Re: "Container" definition

["x" <netngatr@magnolia.net>]

We had to define a "container" several years ago, after regulator
comments about the topic.

We were able to successfully define a container as a box, bag, or other
'receptacle' that was sealed and not attended by an HP (or other worker
knowledgeable of the hazard).  If the 'receptacle' is sealed and
unattended, it then becomes a 'container' and must be labelled.

What this does for us is to allow open 'receptacles' inside
Contamination Areas for collection of trash and pc's and workers to
bring their pre-surveyed, low hazard, low potential material to the HP
for detailed survey and labelling (attended IAW 10CFR20.1905.c)  .

There are obviously many more controls and requirements than this short
explanation, but this is essentially the practice.

Richard Sumrall
HP Instructor
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station
rsumral@entergy.com

Not reviewed, endorsed, or approved by my employer, etc.

-----Original Message-----
From: dpharrison@aep.com <dpharrison@aep.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
Date: Monday, March 20, 2000 10:09 AM
Subject: "Container" definition


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>Although 10 CFR 20 doesn't define it, what is your defintion of a
container?  <snip>


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