Radiological Environmental Operating Report

The Radiological Environmental Operating Report (aka Annual as AREOR) is a report created from the Radiological and Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) to the NRC submitted annually per 10 CFR 50 Appendix I Section IV and 10 CFR 72.44(d)(3). It consists of annual radiological data and samples of surrounding areas.

• NRC website for JAF AREOR letter list: https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/ops-experience/tritium/plant-specific-reports/fitz.html

Requirements

The Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report shall include the results of analyses of all radiological environmental samples and of all environmental radiation measurements taken during the period at the locations specified in the table and figures in the ODCM, as well as summarized and tabulated results of these analyses and measurements in the format of the table in the Radiological Assessment Branch Technical Position, Revision 1, November 1979. In the event that some individual results are not available for inclusion with the report, the report shall be submitted noting and explaining the reasons for the missing results. The missing data shall be submitted in a supplementary report as soon as possible.

App I IV.B

2. Provide data on measurable levels of radiation and radioactive materials in the environment to evaluate the relationship between quantities of radioactive material released in effluents and resultant radiation doses to individuals from principal pathways of exposure; and

3. Identify changes in the use of unrestricted areas (e.g., for agricultural purposes) to permit modifications in monitoring programs for evaluating doses to individuals from principal pathways of exposure.

C. If the data developed in the surveillance and monitoring program described in paragraph B of Section III or from other monitoring programs show that the relationship between the quantities of radioactive material released in liquid and gaseous effluents and the dose to individuals in unrestricted areas is significantly different from that assumed in the calculations used to determine design objectives pursuant to Sections II and III, the Commission may modify the quantities in the technical specifications defining the limiting conditions in a license to operate a light-water-cooled nuclear power reactor or a license whose holder has submitted a certification of permanent cessation of operations under § 50.82(a)(1).

72.44(d)(3) - Note: 72.44 is only applicable (see 72.13) to ISFSI specific licenses.

(3) An annual report be submitted to the Commission in accordance with Sec. 72.4, specifying the quantity of each of the principal radionuclides released to the environment in liquid and in gaseous effluents during the previous 12 months of operation and such other information as may be required by the Commission to estimate maximum potential radiation dose commitment to the public resulting from effluent releases. On the basis of this report and any additional information that the Commission may obtain from the licensee or others, the Commission may from time to time require the licensee to take such action as the Commission deems appropriate. The report must be submitted within 60 days after the end of the 12-month monitoring period.

letter list

• For topic AREOR (useful for looking for any site's submission): Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report

See RETS

Parallel to REMP is RETS. The Radioactive Effluent Release Report. Also done annually but RETS counts the amount of radioactive material (by water or air) leaving the site as monitored at the boundary. REMP performs environmental samples in the surrounding area.

See also

• Radiological and Environmental Monitoring Program

Included CFR:

• 10 CFR 72.44(d)(3) - CFR progenitor
• 10 CFR 50 Appendix I Section IV