Re: Appropriate disposal strategies, Ra, Pu-Be

[Robert Owen <Robert_Owen@health.ohio.gov>]

     DOE will take radiation sources on an emergency basis if public health 
     and safety are being significantly impacted with no other resource 
     available.  They probably would not construe your situation as fitting 
     this mold.  Nonetheless, you may contact their Region I office at 
     (516) 282-7309 or e-mail at stevec@bho.nov.doe.bnl.gov. 
     
     The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors maintains a list 
     of sources available for adoption and those looking for sources in an 
     attempt to mesh the two.  Their contact is Terry Devine, Ph.D. at 
     (502) 227-4543.  E-mail address is chardin007@aol.com.


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Subject: Appropriate disposal strategies, Ra, Pu-Be
Author:  radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu at Internet
Date:    4/25/96 9:09 AM


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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