Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: d72c5a84-b363-4a7d-9df3-5570a5eceb2c
Document Type: srp
Title: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052350108.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 11
Section ID: 11.4
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cient wastes for a shipment offsite. Insofar as the continuous operation of the solid waste system is contingent upon storage space being available for the interim period between waste pack- aging and shipment offsite, consideration should be given to providing ample 'For the purpose of this position paper, free liquid is defined as liquid which is still visible after solidification or dewatering is complete, or is drainable from the low point of a punctured container. 11.4-7 Rev. 2 - July 1981 storage capacity to accommodate wastes during periods when shipments offsite are not possible, e.g., during 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 due to 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 B, below, provide adequate and acceptable design solutions for the concerns outlined above. 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. B. BRANCH TECHNICAL POSITION I. PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS 1. Dry Wastes a. 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 dusts generated during the compaction process. b. Activated charcoal, HEPA filters, and other dry wastes which do not normally require solidification processing should be treated as radioactively contaminated solids and packaged for disposal in accordance with applicable Federal regulations. 2. Wet Wastes a. Liquid wet wastes such as evaporator and reverse osmosis concentrates should be rendered immobile by combining with a suit- able