Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: dde3601f-5c9c-402e-b23c-8b7adb773461
Document Type: srp
Title: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS1
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070611.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 11
Section ID: 11.4
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nd facilities: 1. All solidified radwaste should be located in restricted areas where effective material control and accountability can be maintained. While structures are not required to meet seismic criteria, protection should be afforded to insure the radioactive material is contained safely by use of good engineering judgment, such as the use of curbs and drains to contain spills of dewatered resins or sludges. 2. If liquids exist which are corrosive, proven provisions should be made to protect the container (i.e., special liners or coatings) and/or neutralize the excess liquids. If deemed appropriate and necessary, highly non-corrosive materials (e.g., stainless steel) should be used. Potential corrosion between the solid waste forms and the container should also be considered. In the case of dewatered resins, highly corrosive acids and bases can be generated which will significantly reduce the longevity of the container. The Process Control Program (PCP) should implement steps to assure the above does not occur; provisions on container material selection and precoating should be made to insure that container breach does not occur during temporary storage periods. 3. Provision should be made for additional reprocessing or repackaging due to container failure and/or, as required for final transportation and disposal as per DOT and licensed disposal facility criteria. Contamination isolation and decontamination capabilities should be developed. When significant handling and personnel exposure can be anticipated, ALARA methodology should be incorporated as per Regulatory Guides 8.8 and 8.10. 4. Procedures should be developed and implemented for early detection, prevention and mitigation of accidents (e.g., fires). Storage areas and facility designs should incorporate good engineering features and capabilities for contingencies so as to handle accidents and provide safeguard systems such as fire detectors and suppression systems, (e.g., smoke detector and