ML20114B728

Rev 3 to Procedure RWS-0307, Radwaste Segregation

ML20114B728
Person / Time
Site:	River Bend
Issue date:	05/14/1987
From:	GULF STATES UTILITIES CO.
To:
Shared Package
ML20114B582	List: ML20114B609 ML20114B724 ML20114B728 ML20114B731 ML20114B741
References
FOIA-91-440 RWS-0307, RWS-307, NUDOCS 9208310144
Download: ML20114B728 (7)

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1 8.0 l PROCEDURE / INSTRUCTIONS / REQUIRE.9ENTS 3 l 1

l l 8.1 Inplant Gross Segregation 3 l l 8.2 DAWSF Segregation a 8.3 l

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1.1 This procedure establishes recommended methods for the l segregation and sorting of radioactive waste, non-radioactive l waste, hazardous waste and mixed waste.

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2.0 REFERENCES

i 2.1 RWS-0203, Personnel Qualifications for the Radwaste Section l

2.2 RWS-0304, Radioactive Wa.te Handling and Control l 2.3 RWS-0209, Conduct of Radwaste Vendor Services l

2.4 RWS-0310, Operation of the Nuclear Packaging Mode) WC-18000 Waste i Compactor

! 2.5 RSP-0200, Radiation Work Permits I

J 2.6 RSP-0213, Control and Handling of Radioactive Material l 2.7 RPP-0006, Radiological Surveys l

l 2.8 IE Information Notice No. 87-03, Segregation of Hazardous and

} Low-Level Radioactive Wastes 2.9 ADM-0038, Radioactive Waste Management Program '

! 2.10 ADM-0043, Radwaste Management Plan l

2.11 RBNP-020, Statement / Directive No. 9.

3.0 DEFINITIONS

{ 3.1 Hazardous Waste - As pertaining to River Bend Station and

originating from the Radiologically Controlled Area-, Hazardous

Wastes are defined as oils, synthetic lubricants, paints, sealers, strippers, cleaners, deconagents, lead or leaded j compounds.

, 3.2 Mixed Waste - Waste containing both ' radioactive'and hazardous

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4.0 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT j NOTE All or some of the following may be needed te perform this 4

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4.1 Absorbant Material /Dessicant 4.2 Yellow drums i

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{ 4.7 Radiation detection equipment having sensitivities compatable I with the release limits established in Reference 2.6. <

4 Hazardous Waste Labels for identification of Hazardous Materials.

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5.1 Do not inadvertently release radioactive material. .

] 5.2 Containers for trash, contaminated clothing, et~.. should be

! labeled to indicate their contents.

$ 5.3 Wet Radwaste materials are to be dried or pcckaged with 4

i sufficient absorbant to absorb twice the volume oJ liquid in the material prior to permanent disposition, i

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i When in an RCA, wet material should not be placed in a-

{ contaminated waste container unluss it has been sealed in i seperate plastic bags to prevent water absorption by dry

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, 5.e Follow the access requirements of the appropriate RWP when-l ;erforming work in a Radiologically Contro led Area (RCA) to

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{ 6.1 All Radwas c segregat;.a should be done by personnel

knowledgeabic in radwaste volume reduction. ~ Training j requirements are stated in Reference 2.9, 2.10 and-2.11.

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, o.0 F ROCE!' t.E INFT'40CT!CNS. REQUIRD!ENTS 5.1 :2nt Gross Segregation 1 All personnel entering the RCA and generating waste shall be responsible for segregating trash ard placing in the appropriately color coded receptacle in secordance with I.eference 2.6. Training requirements are stated in References 2.9, 2.10 and 2.11.

8.1.2 The Radwaste Supervisor or designee should perform spot-checks throughout the RCA during peak periods.

Discrepancies should be documented in the Radvaste Volume Reduction Discrepancy Log. Contact responsible individuals for resolution.

8.1.3 Bags of trash should be inspected and initially segregated prior to removing them from the control point at a work area as follows:

1. Vet vaste should be segregated and throughly dried in the wet waste drying area. When completely dried, the waste shall be handled as DAV.

2. Inspect the bag (s) before_ taping shut for hara.f3us waste, non compactable objects and reusable items.

(i.e. oils, paint, lead, tools, respirators, PC's, etc.)

a. If hazardous wastes, are found notify the Radwaste Specialist. I

b. Place non compactable objects in designated

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c. If reusable item are found notify the Radwaste Specialist.

3. Transport radioactive material thru the RCA in accordance with Reference 2.6.

6.1.4 Fadwaste collected in red bags and yellow bags reading $2 e

r should be transferred to the segregation trailer for processing.

5.1.5 Radwaste collected in yellow bags reading >2 mr/hr but

$10 mr/hr should be pre screed to remove dose contributing material.

8.1.6 Radwaste collected in yellow bags reading >10 mr/hr should be transferred'to.the compaction area for packaging in accordance with Reference 2.4.

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l$ S.2 & ;r n 2tien Facility i 1 21 The Segregation Facility is capable of separating clean l 1

waste from radioactive waste generated within the ,

l Radiologically Controlled Area. Vaste are presorted to  !

remove non-shredables, wet and hazt.rdous wastes prior to processing. Several sensitive radioactivity detection i

processes are utilized to prevent the release of i contaminated materials. In addition the clean waste is l shredded and packag:d for disposal. The facility may

also be used to screen wastes originating from outside the RCA utilizing the bag monitor.

l 1 8.2.2 The facility may be operated by a vendor under an l i approved contract in accordance with Reference 2.3. -

l S.2.3 Strong tight containers will be staged for vastes entering and leaving the Segregation Facility. Clean wastes leaving the facility will be taken to normal refuse disposal.

8.3 Non-Cppactable Trash i

8.3.1 Non-compactable trash shall be surveyed for loose surface l and fixed contamination.

8.3.2 If loose surface and fixed contamination are within the

release limits of Reference 2.6 the material shall be tagged for release as cican.

l 8.3.3 If loose surf ace and/or fixed contamination is above the release limits of Reference 2.6 the material shall be decontaminated by wiping, grit blasting, abrasive gr ding, or other acceptaM e methods, if practical, tay.ged and released as clean.

8.3.4 If unable to decontaminate or if decontamination is_

impractical, the material should be packaged with absorbent material, surveyed and stored in the DAWSF for shipment as radwaste.

S . J. "'ra.taminated Oily Vaste S.a.1 Contaminated rags, paper, etc. that are saturated with oil will-be placed in the oily trash staging area for special processing to remove as reuch oil as possible.

8.4.2 Contaminated wastes from this process shall then be packaged in sufficient oil absorbent to eliminate twice the volume of oil in the waste.

S.4.3 Packages should then be surveyed and stored in the DAWSF for shipment as Radwaste to an approved burial site.

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Free standing oil shall be processed using the latest most efficient technology and shipped to an approved burial site.

6.5 ;a:ardous Vastes 8.5.1 Hazardous Wastes, as defined in Section 3.0, originating from within the RCA will be separated from other waste types and analyzed for radioactivity content.

B.5.2 If approved for release from the RCA by the Radiation Protection department the material will be fowarded to the Hazardous Vaste yard for disposal by Environmental Services.

B.5.3 Hazardous wastes found to be contaminated will be fowarded to the Radwaste Department for identification and separation as mixed waste.

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