ML20137T189
| ML20137T189 | |
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| Issue date: | 11/18/1985 |
| From: | Costanzi F NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REGULATORY RESEARCH (RES) |
| To: | Knapp M NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| References | |
| CON-FIN-D-1003 NUDOCS 8512060406 | |
| Download: ML20137T189 (32) | |
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,a NOV 181985 MEMORANDUM FOR:
Malcolm R. Knapp, Chief Geotechnical Branch Division of Waste Management, NMSS FROM:
Frank A. Costanzi, Chief Waste Management Branch Division of Radiation Programs and Earth Sciences, RES
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REVIEW 0F WORK PLAN FOR FIN D1003 We have reviewed the statement of work (50W) for this project and have the following general coments:
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Subtasks 1.1and1.2appeartobeargpetitionofearlierreseapch projects by the University of Arizona and Ertec Western, Inc.
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similar compendium of exploration methods is contained in an LLNL report on work performed for the D0E.
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The contractor should be required to use subcontractors or consultants on an as-needed basis to provide expertise that they do not have in house.
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NOV 18 1985 Additional comments are contained in the attached mark-up of the S0W.
If you have any questions on our comments, please contact E. G. Zurflueh at extension 74343.
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References:
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NUREG/CR-3143, vol. 1-4, Indirect Rock Mass Investigations for Optimizing Borehole Drilling Programs, the University of Arizona, October 1983.
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N'JREG/CR-3143, vol.1,2, Information Needs for Characterization of High-Level Waste Repository Sites in Six Geologic Media, Ertec Western, Inc.,
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UCRL-15141, Nuclear Waste Repository in Bedded Salt:
Review of Geotechnical Measurement Techniques, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 1980.
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DATE: August 14, 1985 PP5X5 NO: 3112 PRIORITY:
1 0FFICE: NMSS PROJECT TITLE: Technical Assistance in Geophysical Methods for Site Characterization FIN NO: TBD TYPE OF_ CONTRACT: RFP CONTRACTOR:
ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
PROJECT OFFICER:
A. K. Ibrahim FY BUDGET ($K):
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March 31, 1983 SCOPE OF WORK:
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USER NEED:
As stated in 10CFR60, the geologic setting for a HLW repository should exhibit an appropriate combination of conditions to provide reasonable assurance of isolation of the waste. For example, one of the conditions that may affect isolation is structural deformation (e.g., folding and faulting). Geophysical survey methods are used in characterizing such structural deformation in the near and far field of a high level nuclear waste repository.
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1.0 BACKGROUND
i As stated in 10CFR60, a geologic setting should exhibit an appropriate combination of conditions to provide reasonable assurance tht the isolation of the waste will be met.
For example, one of these conditions which may affect isolation is structural defomation such as folding, faulting, and igneous activity.
r Geophysical survey techniques are tools used in characterizing such structural deformation in the near and far field of a hgh level nuclear waste repository.
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i y Geophysical s rvey may be perfomEdlat the uFacIn, in boreholes, and underground in a test facility or in the reposuory du ng construction and operation regional scale, geophysical survey techniques are capable of7 ;On a sma i tf-fe h structures such as faults, monoclin Jatirlines_and synclines.
. ism t scale geophysical surveys can exte nowledge of the fracture and physical characteristics of the rock outward from a borehole or drift (such as an underground testing facility) a few inches to many tens of feet depending on the physical properties of the rock.
In the near field, geophysical surveying methods are capable of defining fracture sets and faults, and variations in rock properties such as density and electrical conductivity, that may impact on determination of fracture flow and constructability.
Fractures and faults that connect the repository with aquifers, if encountered during construction, could be the means of flooding the repository.
Over the long term, they can be paths for rapid transport of released nuclides.
Geophysical surveying techniques are the only investigative methods that can characterize large volumes of rock quickly a inexpensively. M 4echni; = ore tWnij n--t'pth: :the tht n :huaeterite-iarge-volumes-of-rock 1o4ckly 5-d 3-- ;;; M y.
Such techniques include seismic reflection and refraction, gravity, magnetics, magnetotellurics, resistivity and special applications such as geotomography. It is imperative that the NRC staff be infomed of the latest I
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50W/85/08/14/KD 2.0 WORK REQUIRED:
4/ Meg The pertoming organization shall conduct a survey o currently available geophysical surveying methods and data analysis tec ques applicable to site screening and site characterization investigations rface, borehole and underground) in the geologic media under considerat n by DOE.
j The performing organization shall provide technical assistance in the review and assessment of the geophysical program of investigation and interpretation conducted by DOE during the site screening of a proposed high level waste (HLW) repository and of plans for the use of geophysical techniques during site characterization.
In doing this work, the performing organization must document, in topical or letter reports to the NRC, its findings concerning the various geophysical surveying methods and data analysis techniques identified as potentially useful in characterizing the site. The reports shall int:lude assessments of the strengths and. weaknesses of'the methods and techniques discussed and the limits of the corresponding data and interpretations, and recomend applications of e&ch method or technique in site screening or site characterization.
For each site screening and site characterization document containing a description of a geophysical program completed or pronosed by DOE, and furnished by the NRC Project Officer the perfoming organization shall provide the NRC a report detailing % ) !: n ::eeits review ofJhe complegnjss and adequacy of the geophysical
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The purpose of this work is to help assure the NRC staff that adequate infomation is available to assess the geophysical investigation programs conducted by DOE and DOE contractors in site screening and site characterization.
Specific products include'1) topical or letter reports discussing specific geophysical methods, 2) technical document reviews and 3) letter reports on attendance at workshops and technical meetings and conferences. These products will be used to help develop Site Characterization Plan (SCP) reviews, Site Issue Analyses and appendices to the NRC Site Characterization Analyses (SCA), and guidance to DOE.
2.1 Task 1:
The performing organization shall conduct a survey of currently available geophysical surveying methods and data analysis techniques.
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Subtask 1.1 The perfoming o.ganization shall identify proven geophysical surveying methods and data analysis techniques applicable to the site 2
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Subtask 1.2 The performing organization will identify the strengths and weaknesses of each method, the limits and uncertainties of corresponding data and interpretations, particularly as they pertain to each medium and site.
Subtask 1.3 The performing organization will identify and discuss reasonable modifications to the methods and techniques identified in Subtask 1.1 that would render that met. hod or technique more useful in site characterization.
An example might be the modification of the acoustic emission technique by establishing a three dimensional geophone array so that the exact location of fractures causing micro-seismic events could be computed.
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. Subtask 1.4-The performing organization shall analyze the cost benefit of
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compared to a seismic refraction survey to evaluate the limits of a geologic unit.
5 Work in each subtask is to connence only at the' direction of the Contracting Officer. Work completed under this tack will be reported to the Proiect Officer according on the reporting requirements specified in this S0W.
2.2 Task 2:
j The performing organization shall provide technical assistance in the review and assessment of geophysical programs, and surveys and interpretations performed by DOE contractors in support of site screening and site characterization investigations. The review will assess the appropriateness j
of the data acquisition and data reduction techniques employed by DOE contractors-and the adequacy of their interpretation of the data.
Specific elements of this task are:
Subtask 2.1 The performing organization shall review DOE and DOE contractor publications r.oncerning geophysical investigations and, interpretations.
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S0W/85/08/14/KD Subtask 2.3 The performing organization shall review geophysical data and i
prepare alternative interpretations, as needed. Types of data would include seismic (reflection, refraction), gravity, magnetic, magnetotelluric and resistivity.
Borehole geophysical techniques are included.
Of particular importance under this task is the review of the geophysical portions of site characterization documents.
The NRC Project Officer will supply the performing organization will all documents to be reviewed.
Work on this task is to cemence only at the direction of th
- Sntractina Officer. Werk completed under this task will be reported to the Project Officer according to the reporting requirements specified in this S0W.
2.3 Task 3:
The perfonning organization shall provide direct technical assistance in the fonn of attendance and participation as needed at conferences, the writing of technical positions and such other documents as needed, meetings and site visits and ancillary preparatory and follow-up meetings and consultations.
These conferences, meetings and site visits will relate directly to tasks 1 and 2.
Work on this task is to comence only at the direction of the Contracting Officer. Work completed under this task will be reported to the Project Officer according to the reporting requirements specified in this S0W.
2.4 Estimated Requirements Task 1 Task one consists of the identification and assessment of industry standard and state-of-the-art geophysical survey r!.thods and techniques and their applicability to the geologic screening and t laracterization of sites in media proposed by the DOE.
It is estimated that this support will require one half' man year in FY86 and one half man year in FY87.
Task 2 Task two consists of the technical review of appropriate sections of the site characterization documents such as the SCR. This task also requires a technical review of the results of those geophysical surveys perfonne(for site screening (seismic, sravity, magnetic, me etotelluric and@ eat flo9)3 when such data are available.
It is estimated t this support will requir three quarters man year in FY86, one half man ar in FY87 and FY88.
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It is estimated that this support will require one (quarter' mln year in FYS6,(one ' quarter manlyear in FY87, and'olie half many year 757Y88.
Task Assignment Ceilings:
A target cost ceiling (level of effort) will be placed in each task assignment for performance of work under the contract. Such a target ceiling may be increased by the Project Officer (P0) at his/her discretion from time to time by notice to the perfoming organization in writing. The performing organization shall promptly r.otify the P0 in writing whenever he believes that the then pertinent ceiling for any task assignment is insufficient. When and if the amount (s) paid and payable to the perfoming organization shall equal the then pertinent ceiling, the performing organization shall not be expected to perfom further unless the PO increases such a ceiling in amount sufficient to cover additional work thereunder. The NRC shall not be obligated to pay the perfoming organization an amount in excess of.such a ceiling. If and to the extent that such a. ceiling has been increased, any cost incurred by the perfonning organization in performance in excess of the ceiling prior to its increase shall be allowable to the same extent as if such costs has been incurred after such increase in the ceiling.
3.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
3.1 Scheduled dates indicate the latest acceptable date. However, these reports and dates are subject to change in accordance with changes in 00E schedules.
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Monthly letter Status Reports: These reports shall be due by the 15th of each month.
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Reports of Meetings and Field Trips: Due 10 days after completion of meeting or field trip.
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Letter Reports / Topical Reports:
Due at the conclusion of each subtask assignment.
3.2 Monthly Letter Status Report:
Each month, the performing organization shall submit a letter report which sumarizes by task:
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The work perfomed during the previous month and findings ir@ tant to the NRC program.
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the schedule has slipped or if the budget will be exceeded, this shall be stated and the reasons explained);
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Costs and uncosted obligations, listed separately (a) during the previous month, (b) cumulative to date (fiscal year and total),
and (c) projection by month for the current fiscal year. The fi,rst monthly report shall provide the initial projections, and subsequent i
reports shall either indicate revised projections or indicate "no l
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Monthly reports shall include a listing of subcontractor reports received that month and abstracts for and/or papers prepared by project personnel.
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3.4 1.etter Reports / Topical Reports The performing organization shall prepare draft and final letter or topical reports at the conclusion of each task or subtask assignment.
Reports should include an Executive Summary that sumarizes Absteresults in the context of their impact on licensing and licensirg needs and recommendations with regard to the project objectives as defined in the Statement of Work. Changes of reporting schedules shall be made by the NRC Project Officer and perfoming organization jointly.
Draft and final reports shall be prepared in accordance with NRC manual chapter j
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l 50W/85/08/14/KD draft shall meet the format requirements of the formal report, shall have been edited and reviewed by the performing organization and, with the possible exception of few minor editing corrections, shall be ready to be published as a formal report if NRC has no coments.
The performing organization shall submit ten (10) copies of draf t reports to the NRC Project Manager in accordance with the completion schedule. Within the 15 working days following submission of the draft report, the NRC Project Officer will comment in writing on these reports. The performing organization shall respond to these comments in writing within 15 days following receipt of NRC comments.
Comments shall be mutually resolved by the NRC Project Manager and the performing organization. The final report shall be submitted within 20 working days after receipt of NRC comments and shall address a resolution of all NRC review comments.
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S0W/85/08/14/x0 3.5 Reporting Requirements The fo! lowing summarizes the required report distribution under this contract:
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1 4.0 Meetings and Travel:
The performing organization shall attend planning or review meetings generally of one day or two days at NRC in Silver Spring, Maryland, as specified by the Project officer.
The performing organization rball attend field trips, technical meetings or site visits as specified by the Project Officer.
All domestic travel shall be approved in advance by the NRC Project Officer.
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50W/85/08/14/KD A copy of all written and oral presentations given at professional meetings and technical papers submitted for publication in technical journals which ars associated with this project shall be transmitted to the NRC technical Project Officer for review and approval in advance of the presentation or publication unless the paper or data is based on formal final reports already approved by NRC.
6.0 Microfiche
Microfiche is required of all reports to be published as NUREG or NUREG/CR documents. The specifications for the microfiche are listed in attachment (4) and distribution is as follows:
Document Management Branch Division of Technical Infomation and Document Control, 1 master Document Control Center Division of Waste Management
' Office of Nuclear Materials Safety and Safeguards 7.0 Quality Assurance Procedures:
i For all draft and final technical reports delivered under this contract, the perfoming organization shall assure that an independent review and verification of a numerical computations and mathematical equations and derivations are perfomed I
by qualified personnel other than the original author (s) of the reports.
If the perfoming organization proposes to verify / check less than 100 percent of all computations and mathematical equations and derivations in the report (s) (such as might be the case when there is a large number of routine, repetitive calculations), the performing organization must first obtain written approval fom the NRC Project Manager. Computer-generated calculations will not require l
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to indicate that~the review and verification has been accomplished prior to their submission to the NRC.
(This may be accomptished by use of cover letter accompanying the report if perferable.)
8.0 NRC Furnished Material:
'At the initiation of the contract the NRC will provide the perfoming organization with a copy of the procedural and technical portions of 10 CFR Part 60, the NRC 9
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9.0 Period of Performance:
Performance on this contract will comence on
, 1986 and shall continue until September 30, 1988. Extension of the contract for another year can be made at the direction of the contracting officer.
10.0 Technical Direction:
The NRC Project Officer for this work will be:
Dr. A.K. Ibrahim Geotechnical Branch Division of Waste Management Mail Stop 623-55 Washington, DC 20555 Telephone No. (301) 427-4211 Dr. Ibrahim is designated as the NRC Project Officer for the purpose of assuring that the services required under this 50W are delivered as stated herein. All technical instructions to the Contractor shall be issued through the NRC/PM. As used here, technical instructions are instructions to the Contractor which provide details or suggest ifnes of inquiry for completion of the work set forth in this 50W. Technical instructions shall not constitute new assignment of work or changes of such a nature as to justify and adjustment in costs or period of performance.
Disposal of Property:
Upon completion of the project, a reconciled recort will be developed jointly by the perfoming organization and NRC to record available equipment and/or material purchased with MRC-funds. This report should be developed as soon as possible after the project is completed, or a termination decision has been made, but not later than sixty (60) days after the work termination date. The report should be submitted to the Property and Supply Branch, NRC.
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_2-Additional comments are contained in the attached mark-up of the S0W.
If you have any questions on our comments, please contact E. G. Zurflueh at extension 74343.
Frank A. Costanzi, Chief Waste Management Branch Division of Radiation Programs and Earth Sciences, RES
Enclosure:
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References:
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NUREG/CR-3143, vol. 1-4, Indirect Rock Mass Investigations for Optimizing Borehole Drilling Programs, the University of Arizona, October 1983.
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NUREG/CR-3143, vol.1,2, Information Needs for Characterization of High-Level Waste Repository Sites in Six Geologic Media, Ertec Western, Inc.,
May 1985.
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UCRL-15141, Nuclear Waste Repository in Bedded Salt: Review of Geotechnical Measurement Techniques, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 1980.
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Malcolm R. Knapp, Chief Geotechnical Branch Division of Waste Management, NMSS FROM:
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REVIEW 0F WORK PLAN FOR FIN D1003 We have reviewed the statement of work (S0W) for this project and have the following general comments:
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The contractor should be required to use subcontractors or consultants on an as-needed basis to provide expertise that they do not have in house.
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FP5AT NO: 3112 PRIORITY:
1 0FFICE: NHSS PROJECT TITLE: Technical Assistance in Geophysical Methods for Site Characterization FIN NO: TBD TYPE OF CONTRACT: RFP CONTRACTOR:
ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
PROJECT OFFICER:
A. K. Ibrahim FY BUDGET ($K):
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As stated in 10CFR60, the geologic setting for a HLW repository should exhibit an appropriate combination of conditions to provide reasonable assurance of isolation of the waste. For example, one of the conditions that may affect isolation is structural deformation (e.g., folding and faulting). Geophysical survey methods are used in characterizing such structural deformation in the 7s near and far field of a high level nuclear waste repository.
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1.0 BACKGROUND
As stated in 10CFR60, a geologic setting should exhibit an appropriate combination of conditions to provide reasonable assurance tht the isolation of the waste will be met. For example, one of these conditions which may affect isolation is structural defomation such as folding, faulting, and igneous activity.
Geophysical survey techniques are tools used in characterizing such structural defomation in the near and far field of a hgh level nuclear waste repository.
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p_ogor h as luid flow g ugtgh lit bsurfac o t to Ge'o'physica s rvey may be perfomed"at theff0Na"ci, in boreholes, and underground in a test facility or in the repo ry during construction and operation 4
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In the near field, geophysical surveying methods are capable of defining fracture sets and faults, and variations in rock properties such as density and electrical i
conductivity, that may impact on detemination of fracture flow and constructability.
Fractures and faults that connect the repository with aquifers, if encountered during construction, could be the means of flooding the repository.
Over the long tem, they can be paths for rapid transport of released nuclides.
Geophysical surveying techniques are the only, investigative methods that can characterize large volumes of rock quickly an* inexpensively. See 4eumiq= re
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Such techniques include seismic reflection and refraction, gravity, magnetics, magnetotellurics, resistivity and special applications such as geotomography.
It is imperative that the NRC staff be infomed of the latest geophysical survey and interpretive techniques and the ways that standard techniques can be adapted to the s eciaLneeds of high-level waste repository ___. - O%
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The perfonning organization shall conduct a survey o currently available geopnysical surveying methods and data analysis tec ques applicable to site screening and site characterization investigations rface, borehole and underground) in the geologic media under considerat n by DOE.
The performing organization shall provide technical assistance in the review and assessment of the geophysical program of investigation and interpretation conducted by DOE during the site screening of a proposed high level waste (HLW) repository and of plans for the use of geophysical techniques during site characterization.
In doing this work, the performing organization must document, in topical or letter reports to the NRC, its findings concerning the various geophysical surveying methods and data analysis techniques identified as potentially useful in characterizing the site. The reports shall include assessments of the strengths and. weaknesses of~th,e methods and techniques discussed and the limits of the corresponding data and interpretations, and reconenend applkations of each method or technique in site screening or site characterization.
For each site screening and site characterization document containing a description of a geophysical program completed or proposed by DOE, and furnished by the NRC Project Officer the performing organization shall provide the NRC a report detailing %,,f 5:;.._j he compieg n ss and adequacy of the geophysical $rogram its review of
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_:- re A 4 *Esa-A The purpose of this work is to help assure the NRC staff that adequate infomation is available to assess the geophysical investigation programs conducted by DOE and DOE contractors in site screening and site characterization. Specific products include 1) topical or letter reports discussing specific geophysical methods, 2) l technical document reviews and 3) letter reports on attendance at workshops and technical meetings and conferences. These products will be used to help develop Site Characterization Plan (SCP) reviews, Site issue Analyses and appendices to the NRC Site Characterization Analyses (SCA), and guidance to D0E.
I 2.1 Task 1:
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geophysical surveying methods and data analysis techniques.
Specific elements of this task are:
S_uftask1.1 The perfoming organization shall identify proven geophysical surveying methods and data analysis techniques applicable to the site 2
50W/85/08/14/KD 3-t screening and site. characterization programs. The topical report will state which of the methods and techniques identified are state-of-the-art (a method of proven technology but still developmental in fielit application; geotomography is such a method).
Subtask 1.2 The performing crganization will ider.tify the strengths and weaknesses of each method, the limits and uncertainties of corresponding data and interpretations, particularly as they pertain to each medium and site.
I Subtask 1.3 The perfoming organization will identify and discuss reasonable modifications to the methods and techniques identified in Subtask 1.1 that would render that method or technique more useful in site characterization.
An example might be the modification of the acoustic emission technique by establishing a three dimensional geophone array so that the exact location of fractures causing micro-seismic events could be computed.
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compared to a seismic refraction survey to evaluate the limits of a geologic unit.
5 Work in each subtask is to comence only at the' direction of the Contracting Orficer. Work completed under this task will be reported to the Pro.iect Officer according on the reporting requirements specified in this 50W.
2.2 Task 2:
The performing organization shall provide technical assistance in the review and assessment of geophysical programs, and surveys and interpretations perfomed by DOE contractors in support of site screening and site i
i characterization investigations. The review will assess the appropriateness of the data acquisition and data reduction techniques employed by DOE contractors-and the adequacy of their interpretation of the data.
Specifk elements of this task are:
Subtask 2.1 The perfoming organization shall review DOE and DOE contractor publications concerning geophysical investigations and interpretations.
Subtask 2.2 The performing organization shall review publications, other than those produced by DOE or DOE contractors, that concern geophysic61 investigations at the site.
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Subtask 2.3 The performing organization shall review geophysical data and prepare alternative interpretations, as needed.
Types of data would include seismic (reflection, refraction), gravity, magnetic, magnetotelluric and resistivity.
Borelole geophysical techniques are included.
Of particular importance under this task is the review of the geophysical portions of site characterintion documents.
The NRC Project Officer will supply the perfoming organization will all documents to be reviewed.
Work on this task is to comence only at the direction of the Contracting Officer. Work completed under this task will be reported to the Project Officer according to the reporting requirements specified in this S0W.
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The performing organization shall provide direct technical assistance in the fom of attendance and participation as needed at conferences, the writing of technical positions and such other documents as needed, meetings and site visits and ancillary preparatory and follow-up meetings and consultations.
These conferences, meetings and site visits will relate directly to tasks 1 and 2.
Work on this task is to comence only at the direction of the Contracting Officer. Work completed under this task will be reported to the Project Officer according to the reporting requirements specified in this 50W.
2.4 Estimated Requirements Task 1 Task one consists of the identification and assessmer.t of industry standard and state-of-the-art geophysical survey methods and techniques and their applicability to the geologic screening and characterization of sites in media proposed by the DOE.
It is estimated that this support will require one half man year in FY86 and one half man year in FY87.
i Task 2 Task two consists of the technical review of appropriate sections of the site characterization documents such as the SCR. This task also requires a technical review of the results of 'J:ne geophysical surveys performe(for site screening (seismic, gravity. O g v ic, me etotelluric and(fie~at flo@)
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It is estimated that this support will require one quarter' man year in FY86,'oie ' quarter man) year in FY87, and'61e half ma'n) year WTY88.
. Task Assignment Ceilings:
A target cost ceiling (level of effort) will be placed in each task assignment for performance of work under the contract. Such a target ceiling may be increased by the Project Officer (PO) at his/her discretion from time to time by notice to the performing organization in writing. The performing organization shall promptly notify the PO in writing whenever he believes that the then pertinent ceiling for any task assignment is insufficient. When and if the amount (s) paid and payable to the performing organization shall equal the then pertinent ceiling, the performing organization shall not be expected to perform further unless the PO increases such a ceiling in amount sufficient to cover additional work thereunder. The NRC shall not be obligated to pay the performing organization an amount in excess of.such a ceiling. If and to the extent that such a. ceiling has been increased, any cost incurred by the performing organization in perfomance in excess of the ceiling prior to its increase shall be allowable to the same extent as if such costs has been incerred after such increase in the ceiling.
3.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
3.1 Scheduled dates indicate the latest acceptable date. However, these reports and dates are subject to change in accordance with changes in 00E schedules.
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Monthly letter Status Reports: These reports shall be due by the 15th of each month.
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Reports of Meetings and Field Trips:
Due 10 days after completion of meeting or field trip.
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Letter Reports / Topical Reports: Due at the conclusion of each subtask assignment.
3.2 Monthly Letter Status Report:
Each month, the performing organization shall submit a letter report which sumarizes by task:
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The work performed during the previous month and fin' dings important to the NRC program.
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Potential or actual contractual problem' areas and their impacts (if the schedule has slipped or if the budget will be exceeded, this shall be stated and the reasons explained);
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The personnel time expenditures during the previous month with the performing organization and subcontractor time expenditure listed separately; and 5.
Costs and uncosted obligations, listed separately (a) during the previous month, (b) cumulative to date (fiscal year and total),
and (c) projection by month for the current fiscal year. The fi,rst monthly report shall provide the initial projections, and subsequent reports shall either indicate revised projections or indicate "no change in the cost and uncosted obligation projection."
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Monthly reports shall include a listing of subcontractor reports received that month and abstracts for and/or papers prepared by project personnel.
The reports shall be due by the 15th of each month.
3.3 Reports of Meetings and Field Trips:
A letter report of meetings and field trips shall be provided by the performing organization to be received by the NRC PO within 10 wogng days of completion of the meeting or field trip. These reports shall servens a record of the trip or *---
meeting and shall, as a minimum, identify the purpose, participants, itinerary, cost break-out, and significant findings.
3.4 Letter Reports / Topical Reports The performing organization shall prep:re draft and final letter or topical reports at the conclusion of each task or subtask assignment. Reports should include an Executive Summary that summarizes Abstfresults in the context of their impact on licensing and licensing needs and recommendations with regard to the project objectives as defined in the Statement of Work. Changes of reporting schedules shall be made by the NRC Project Officer and performing organization jointly.
Draft and final reports shall be prepared in accordance with NRC manual chapter 1102 " Formal Contractor Documents" and the NRC Style Guide and Supplements. The 6
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The perfoming organization shall submit ten (10) copies of draft reports to the NRC Project Manager in accordance with the completion schedule. Within the 15 working days followf ag submission of the draft report, the NRC Project Officer will coment in writing on these reports. The perfoming organization shall respond to these coments in writing within 15 days following receipt of NRC coments.
Coments shall be mutually resolved by the NRC Project Manager and the perfoming organization. The final report shall be submitted within 20 working days after receipt of NRC coments and shall address a resolution of all NRC review coments.
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4 Monthly Letter Distibution Meeting Status Reports:
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1 4.0 Meetings and Travel:
The performing o.'genization shall attend planning or review meetings generally of one day or two days at NRC in Silver Spring, Maryland, as specified by the Project officer.
The performing organization shall attend field trips, technical meetings or site visits as specified by the Project Officer.
All domestic travel shall be approved in advance by the NRC Project Officer.
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associated with this project shall be transmitted to the NRC technical Project Officer for review and approval in advance of the presentation or publication unless the paper or data is based on formal final reports already approved b,v NRC.
6.0 Microfiche
Microfiche is required of all reports to be published as NUREG or NUREG/CR documents. The specifications for the microfiche are listed in attachment (4) and distribution is as follows:
Document Management Branch Division cf Technical Infomation and Document Control, 1 master.
Document Control Center Division of Waste Management
' Office of Nuclear Materials Safety and Safeguards 7.0 Ouality Assurance Procedures:
For all draft and final technical reports delivered under this contract, the I
perfoming organization shall assure that an independent review and verification of a numerical computations and mathematical equations and derivations are perfomed l
by qualified personnel other than the original author (s) of the reports.
If the performing organization proposes to verify / check less than 100 percent of all
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computations and mathematical equations and derivations in the report (s) (such as might be the case when there is a large number of routine, repetitive calculations), the perfoming organization must first obtain wri.tte_n approval fom the NRC Project Manager. Computer-generated calculations will not require verification where the ccmputer program has already been verified.
In addition, for all reports, including those which do not contain numerical the perfoming organizations' analyses, a manKgement review shall be conducted by'All reports shall be annotated project management prior to submission to the NRC.
to indicate th'at the review and verification has been accomplished prior to their submission to the NRC.
(This may be accomplished by use of cover letter accompanying the report if perferable.)
8.0 NRC Furnished Material:
At the initiation of the contract the NRC will provide the perfoming organization with a copy of the procedural and technical portions of 10 CFR Part 60, the NRC 9
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9.0 Period of Performance:
Perfomance on this contract will comence on 1986 and shall :ontinue until September 30, 1988. Extension of the contract for another year can be made at the direction of the contracting officer.
j 10.0 Technical Direction:
The NRC Project Officer for this work will be:
Dr. A.K. Ibrahim Geotechnical Branch Division of Waste Management Mail Stop 623-55 Washington, DC 20555 Telephone No. (301) 427-4211 Dr. Ibrahim is designated as the NRC Project Officer for the purpose of assurino that the services required under this 50W are delivered as stated herein. All technical instructions to the Contractor shall be issued through the NRC/PM. As i
used here, technical instructions are instructions to the Contractor which provide details or suggest lines of inquiry for completion of the work set forth in this 50W. Technical instructions shall not constitute new assignment of work or changes of such a nature as to justify and adjustment in costs or period of perfomance.
Disposal of Property:
Upon completion of the project, a reconciled report will be developed jointly by j
the perfoming organization and NRC to record available equipment and/or material j
purchased with NRC-funds. This report should be developed as soon as possible after the project is completed, or a temination decision has been made, but not later than sixty-(60) days after the work temination date. The report should be i
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