Appropriate disposal strategies, Ra, Pu-Be

["Clark, Jerry H" <clarkjh@maple.lemoyne.edu>]

Colleagues,

I have been tasked with developing a disposal/transfer plan for our
(unused) rad materials, specifically:

	Radium, 5 mg
	Pu-Be (neutron howitzer, NUMEC-B) 2 Ci, 32 gms

Is there any possibility to transfer to an interested licensed party, or
are these materials considered albatrosses?

Disposal, costly I presume, is our second option.  Any suggestions on gov't
agencies who can assist us?  Can anyone suggest a point of contact at the
DOE or Los Alamos?  Are there other disposal strategies to consider?

Your suggestions are most welcome.

I am new to this list; if this thread has gone around before, please
respond personally.   Thanks!

-Jerry
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