ML22126A125
| ML22126A125 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 01/31/2010 |
| From: | Camper L NRC/NMSS/DDUWP/LLWPB |
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| heath | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML22124A176 | List: |
| References | |
| NRC-2009-0520 | |
| Download: ML22126A125 (8) | |
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NRC Welcome and Overview Public Meeting on Blending of Low-Level Radioactive Waste Larry Camper, Director Division of Waste Management and Environmental Protection January 2010
Welcome
- NRC hosting 4 public meetings on blending
- First three meetings held with WCS, ES, and Studsvik
- Purpose
- To gather information on key issues
- Scope
- Issues of blending to be address in Commission paper
- Collaborative discussion
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Background===
- Limited disposal options since closure of Barnwell
- Scale of proposed blending has expanded
- Definition of blending
Current NRC Position on Blending
- Recent NRC staff letters
- Blending -- not in NRC regulations
- NRC guidance - both discourages and acknowledges as appropriate at times
- Waste classification related to disposal
Chairmans Direction Issues related to intentional changes in waste classification Protection of public and environment Technical considerations (concentration averaging and physical mixing)
Practical considerations in operating a waste treatment facility, disposal facility, or other facilities Recommendations for revisions to existing guidance, or oversight related to blending of LLW
Stakeholder Views December Public Meetings Pro Blending facilitates disposal in absence of class B/C disposal option Blending is a risk-informed approach Blending is not dilution Blending doesnt significantly affect volumes Blending is OK per NRC guidance and regulations Cons Blending is contrary to basic WM principle to reduce waste volume Blending jeopardizes viability of new WCS facility by eliminating B/C waste (and revenue) stream Large-scale blending is contrary to longstanding NRC waste disposal guidance and practice Blending is equivalent to disposing of B/C waste in Class A facility
Agenda
- Regulatory infrastructure
- Safety, security, and environmental protection
- Practical considerations
- Regulatory considerations
- Policy considerations
Path forward
- Status quo
- Guidance
- Policy Statement
- Rulemaking
- No decision at this time