Item C-17: Interim Acceptance Criteria for Solidification Agents for Radioactive Solid Wastes

DESCRIPTION

There are no current criteria for acceptability of solidification agents. This NUREG-0471[1]task involves the development of criteria for acceptability of radwaste solidification agents to properly implement a process control program for the packaging of diverse plant wastes for shallow land burial.

CONCLUSION

10 CFR Part 61 was published in the Federal Register on December 27, 1982 (47 FR 57446) and includes

Section 61.56 which addresses waste characteristics.[2]A BTP on waste form has been developed under TMI Action Plan Item IV.C.1. Thus, this item has been RESOLVED.

[1] NUREG-0471, "Generic Task Problem Descriptions (Categories B, C, and D)," U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, June 1978.

[2] Memorandum for T. Speis from J. Funches, "Prioritization of Generic IssuesEnvironmental and Licensing Improvements," February 24, 1983. [8303090540]