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Re: Release Limits

 
Wouldn't these qualify as clean under the definition of TRU waste?  If
interested in possible intercomparison on certain biological samples,
please contact me by e-mail rkathren@beta.tricity.WSU.edu or telephone
509-375-5643. 

Ron Kathren


On 
Fri, 8 Dec 1995, Bates Estabrooks -WIPP Site - N.M. wrote:

> Help!
> 
> The WIPP Site, here in NM, is in the process of setting up a small
> radiochemistry lab to count environmental samples for transuranics
> (primarily Pu). While we expect no activity from these samples, we will need
> to do some "spiking" with Pu.  This may result in items "contaminated" with
> some small amounts of Pu; items such as pipette tips, and other solids.
> 
> We have searched the applicable CFRs, DOE Orders, etc. to find free-release
> limits for these items but have come up with nothing.  All we find are
> limits for discharge of liquids to sewers (DOE 5400.5), and
> surface-contamination limits from 10 CFR 835  for items whose surfaces are
> readily frisked.
> 
> Can anybody out there provide us some guidance on this topic.
> 
> Thanks for your help.  Please respond to me at besta@tis.inel.gov 
> 
> 
> 
> Bates Estabrooks
> Rad. Eng.
> 505-234-8470
> 
>