Re: Dilution the Solution?

[Bud Summers <summers10@llnl.gov>]

Ken:

I remember that they used plowing to dilute slightly contaminated soil at
Rocky Flats in the early "80's". This was in response to a court case in
progress at that time.  You might try to contact people at the State of
Colorado, Radiation Control Division. I am sure there is someone there who
would remember that situation.  Maybe talk to Rob Terry.  There are
probably still people at Rocky Flats who are also familiar with that case.


Best Reqards!

Bud Summers




At 02:31 PM 1/3/01 -0600, you wrote:
>According to all prior regulatory policy guidance, we have never proposed to 
>deep plow contaminated soil to reduce the average contamination levels.  
>However, recently I have heard references to situations where the DOE and
the 
>NRC approved the use of deep plowing as a remedial measure.  If such 
>situations exist, could someone provide the details as to location, 
>contaminant, depth of mixing, etc.?
>
>Ken Baker
>ERGKBAKER@aol.com
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