Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 2f527583-f167-477c-9a93-bc8f7db676b6
Document Type: srp
Title: for the LWMS and GWMS, respectively.
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1307/ML13072A545.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 11
Section ID: 11.3
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amount of radioactive material present will dictate the safeguards and the level of complexity required to assure public health and safety and minimal risk to operating personnel. For longer intended storage periods, a higher degree of controls will be required for radiation protection and accident prevention. The duration of the onsite storage safety hazard is predicated on the type of waste being stored, radionuclide distributions, concentrations and total inventories, physical and chemical stability and potential corrosive interactions with waste containers over the expected duration of storage, and how readily radioactivity might be transported into the environment in the event of spills and leaks. In general, it is preferable to store radioactive material in solid form. Under some circumstances, however, temporary storage in a liquid or wet form may be desirable or required, but the associated storage methods and conditions must be thoroughly understood for implementation purposes. The specific design and operation of any storage facility will be significantly influenced by the various waste forms; consequently, this document addresses wet waste, stabilized wet waste, and dry low-level radioactive waste regulated under 10 CFR Part 61 and equivalent Agreement State regulations. II. GENERAL INFORMATION Before implementing any additional onsite storage capacity, licensees should conduct a comprehensive safety review and environmental assessments to assure adequate public health and safety protections and minimal environmental impact. The acceptance criteria and performance objectives of any proposed storage facility or area will need to meet minimal requirements in design, operations, safety considerations, policy considerations, and compliance with other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations governing any other toxic or hazardous properties of radioactive wastes (such as mixed wastes characterized by the presence of hazardous chemicals and radioactive