Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: dcb2f212-a3db-4f18-9046-f78bb3a0107c
Document Type: srp
Title: and 11.3, addressing compliance with offsite dose requirements, effluent
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0707/ML070710397.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 11
Section ID: 11.2
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purpose of this guidance. In considering expanded storage capacity, licensees should consider the design and construction of additional volume reduction facilities (e.g., trash compactors, shredders, incinerators, etc.), as necessary, and then process wastes that may have been stored during their construction. Regional State low-level waste compacts and unaffiliated States may establish new or additional low-level waste disposal sites in the future under 10 CFR Part 61 or equivalent State regulations. III. GENERALLY APPLICABLE GUIDANCE 1. The quantity of radioactive material allowed and the shielding configurations will be dictated by the dose rate criteria for both the site boundary and unrestricted areas or site. The 40 CFR Part 190 limits will restrict the annual dose from direct radiation and effluent releases from all sources of uranium fuel cycle, and 10 CFR 20.1302 limits the exposure rates in unrestricted areas. Offsite doses from onsite storage must be sufficiently low to account for other uranium fuel cycle sources (e.g., an additional dose of less than or equal to 0.01 mSv (1 mrem) per year is not likely to cause the 40 CFR Part 190 limits, as implemented under 10 CFR 20.1301(e) to be exceeded. Onsite dose limits associated with temporary storage will be controlled per 10 CFR Part 20, including the ALARA principle of 10 CFR 20.1101. 2. Compatibility of the container materials with the waste forms and with environmental conditions external to the containers is necessary to prevent significant container corrosion. Container selection should be based on data that demonstrate minimal corrosion from the anticipated internal and external environment for a period well in excess of the planned storage duration. Container integrity after the period of storage should be sufficient to allow handling during transportation and disposal without container breach. Gas generation from organic materials in waste containers can also lead to container breach and potentially