South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-63 - Radioactive Materials (Title A) › Part X - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIM STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE › Section 61-63.X.RHA 10.6 - Specific Technical Information

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The specific technical information shall include the following
				  information needed for demonstration that the performance objectives and the
				  applicable technical requirements of this part will be met:
10.6.1 A description of the characteristics of the
				selected site in relation to the construction of a waste storage facility. The
				description shall include technical bases and supporting calculations to justify the
				selection of property boundary and to determine that the operation of the facility
				will have a minimum impact of the surrounding areas and estimates of radiation doses
				which could occur at the property boundary in the event of accident
				conditions.
10.6.2 A description of the
				design features of the storage facility in relation to containing and maintaining
				the waste; measures to control access and security; applicability of the wastes
				containers for storage and disposal; waste container repackaging capability;
				occupational exposures; and storage site monitoring.
10.6.3 A description of the principal design
				criteria and their relationship to the performance objectives.
10.6.4 A description of the design basis natural
				events or phenomena and their relationship to the principal design
				criteria.
10.6.5 A description of codes
				and standards which the applicant has applied to the design and which will apply to
				construction of the storage facility.
10.6.6 A description of the building construction
				which shall include the pad, roof, weather protection, insulation and humidity
				control.
10.6.7 A description of the
				operation of the storage facility which shall include as a minimum the methods of
				waste storage; program and procedures for waste container segregation; consideration
				of the effect of radiation field from neighboring packages to container degradation;
				hazards posed to container integrity; design features of the ventilation systems,
				fire protection and suppression systems; accessibility for routine and periodic
				inspection and physical inventory; emergency equipment access; the ability to
				monitor and detect container failure; collection system capability in case of
				leakage from damaged containers; and program and equipment including remote handling
				equipment for handling, repairing or repackaging leaking or damaged containers. The
				description shall also include a description of the methods to be employed in the
				handling and storage of wastes containing non radiological substances that might
				affect meeting the performance objectives of this part.
10.6.8 A description of the decontamination and
				decommissioning (D & D) plan of the storage facility.
10.6.9 A description of the kind, amount,
				classification and specification of the radioactive waste proposed to be received,
				possessed, and stored at the storage facility. The waste classification and
				packaging must meet the requirements set forth in Part III of these
				regulations.
10.6.10 A description of
				the quality control program for the determination of storage site characteristics
				and for quality control during the design, construction, operation, and D & D of
				the storage facility and the receipt, handling, and storage of waste. Audits and
				managerial controls must be included.
10.6.11 A description of the radiation safety
				program for control and monitoring of radioactive effluents to ensure compliance
				with the performance objective in 10.14 and occupational radiation exposure to
				ensure compliance with the requirements of Part III of these regulations and to
				control contamination of personnel, vehicles, equipment, and the storage facility. A
				description of the projected exposure rates, needs and types of shielding, and
				changes in personnel monitoring which will be required as a result of waste storage.
				Both routine operations and accidents shall be addressed. The program description
				must include procedures, instrumentation, facilities, and equipment.
10.6.12 A description of an emergency plan for
				handling unplanned events must be available to institute protective actions.
10.6.12.1 The plan must incorporate waste
				management provisions that are sufficient to comply with the requirements of this
				regulation.
10.6.12.2 The plan must
				describe arrangements agreed to by local police department, fire department,
				hospitals, contractors and State and local emergency response teams to coordinate
				emergency services.
10.6.12.3 The plan
				must include a list of all emergency equipment at the facility. The list must be up
				to date and include the location and physical description of each item on the
				list.