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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ping which contain radioactive slurries should have flushing connections. 3. Solidification agents should be stored in low radiation areas, generally less than 2.5 mr/hr, with provisions for sampling. 4. Tanks or equipment which use compressed gases for transport or drying of resins or filter sludges should be vented directly to the plant ventilation exhaust system which includes HEPA filters as a minimum. The vent design should prevent liquids and solids from entering the plant ventilation system. 11. 4-10' Rev. 2 - July 1981 APPENDIX 11.4-A DESIGN GUIDANCE FOR TEMPORARY ONSITE STORAGE OF LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE A. BACKGROUND Restrictions and reduced allocations at commercial burial sites have caused a need to actively consider increased onsite storage capacity in excess of that necessary to allow for decay of short-lived radionuclides and to allow for the possibility of shipping delays due to labor strikes. If such storage capability is planned, the applicant must assure that the design and operation of the proposed facility is adequate to maintain public health and safety, minimize risk to operating personnel, and present a minimal environmental impact. The objective of this appendix is to provide guidance to applicants consider- ing onsite low level radioactive waste storage capabilities for several years, but for a period significantly less than the life of the plant. The duration of the intended storage the type and form of waste, and the magnitude of radlonuclides present will dictate the safeguards and the level of complexity (waste form, container material, building design, surveillance, etc.) required to assure public health and safety, and minimal risk to operating personnel. The magnitude of the onsite storage hazard is predicated on the type of waste being stored, the quantity of radionuclides Present, and how readily they might be transported into the environment. In general, it is preferable to store radioactive material in solid form. Under some