Re:DOE Sites Reporting a less than number

[Rodney Bauman <rodney_bauman@wssrap-host.wssrap.com>]

Other than for environmental monitoring programs, reporting of "less than"
values is probably industry standard for radiological surveys.  I've worked
sites that document less than some pre-determined Decision Level (DL) and I have
worked sites that document less than the applicable guideline (or limit).  As
long as the DL is less than the applicable guideline, both are appropriate.

What is the technical basis for the finding?  I'd like to know.

Rodney Bauman, CHP, RRPT
Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project
rodney_bauman@wssrap-host.wssrap.com


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Subject:    DOE Sites Reporting a less than number 
Author: <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
Date:       08/28/2000 9:42 AM

We recently got hit during a DOE audit for reporting a "less than" number on a
survey form.  For example we have a smear-able release limit of 200 dpm/100cm-sq
beta, if we see nothing, we use less than.  How do you do it at other sites? 
Have you run into the same audit comments?  Any regulatory paragraph  references
would be appreciated.


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