Re: LLRW disposal in Australia?

[mwilliam@mailbox.uq.oz.au (Michael Williamson)]

>Dear Australian Radsafers,
>
>Could any of you give me some information as to how one might dispose of LLRW
>in Western or South Australia?  The waste would be microcurie quantities of
>Co-60.  I am particularly interested in what government agency sanctions
>disposal and if one must/should use a broker to handle the waste.  Can RAM
>used in WA be sent to Queensland for disposal, if a site does not exist in WA?
>Any information you can throw my way is appreciated.
>
>Jeff Pettigrew


Jeff (and rest of list): I'll send a detailed response tomorrow if no-one
else makes a posting on this.  I've got 2 lectures to give today as well as
a meeting!



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