Re: Disposal of Clean YELLOW materials

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

There should be a site policy to avoid yellow materials outside of the radiologically restricted area (RRA).  For example, use green bags, herculite, etc. outside of the RRA and reserve yellow bags, herculite, etc. for
use in the RRA.

Also, as a volume reduction measure, you should minimize the use of herculite within the RRA.  We're encouraging the use of launderable tarps in place of herculite, wherever feasible.  We also use launderable bags in
place of plastic bags, wherever feasible.

The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.

Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com


Dave Biela wrote:

> There is a nervousness on our site about the disposal of anything yellow (bags, herculite,etc).  These materials may never have been in a radiological area, or if they were, they were completely surveyed and released.
>
> How do other locations, especially DOE sites, deal with this topic?  Do you release items?  If yes, do you do something to it first (shred, mark it etc).
>
> Please reply directly to:
>
> Rich Hazard 716-942-4367
> Hazardr@wv.doe.gov
>
> Thanks
> Dave Biela
>
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