CAM Question

[Dave Biela <BielaD@wvnsco.com>]

This question deals with a DOE requirement in 10CFR835, but I would like responses from NRC regulated individuals also.

10CFR835.403(b)
Real-time air monitoring shall be performed as necessary to detect and provide warning of airborne radioactivity concentrations that warrant immediate action to terminate inhalation of airborne radioactive material.

How do you apply this?  Do you have a CAM for all mask entries?  If not, when do you decide that you need to have it?  If you use a CAM in all mask areas, what type do you use and how do you keep them clean enough to re-use?

We are getting into some highly contaminated areas, alpha and beta and we are trying to determine how to apply this.  We sample during ALL mask entries, but this calls for MONITORING.

Send information directly to me at:

BielaD@wvnsco.com
716-942-4423

Thanks
Dave Biela
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
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