Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 7ac935a8-e03d-4af4-a794-bcb253a00dc3
Document Type: srp
Title: Revision 3 - March 2007
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0707/ML070730202.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 11
Section ID: 11
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o provide greater assurance that these products meet the receiving burial site’s free liquid restrictions at the time of receipt. Following packaging, wastes are normally stored for decay of shorter lived radionuclides and to accumulate sufficient wastes for shipment off site. Insofar as the continuous operation of the SWMS is contingent on the availability of storage space for the interim period between waste packaging and shipment off site, the applicant should give consideration to providing ample storage capacity to accommodate wastes during periods when offsite shipments are not possible (e.g., during inclement weather, natural disasters, or labor strikes). Furthermore, in view of the reduced availability of burial site disposal capacity, it may be desirable to provide additional onsite short-term storage capacity to accommodate surges in solid waste volume resulting from interruption or limitations in offsite disposal services. Upon resumption of the disposal services, the stored wastes could then be shipped in an orderly fashion. The criteria in Section II, below, provide adequate and acceptable design solutions for the concerns outlined above. Appendix 11.4-A to SRP section 11.4 provides further guidance and a list of supporting references. This position paper sets forth minimum branch requirements and is not intended to prohibit the implementation of more rigorous design codes, standards, or quality assurance measures than those indicated herein. BTP 11-3-3 Revision 3 - March 2007 B. BRANCH TECHNICAL POSITION 1. Processing Requirements A. Dry Wastes i. Compaction devices for compressible dry wastes (rags, paper, and clothing) should include a ventilated shroud around the waste container to control the release of airborne radioactivity generated during the compaction process. ii. Activated charcoal, HEPA filters, and other dry wastes that do not normally require stabilization processing should be treated as radioactively contaminated solids and packaged