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Re: Radioactive Source Recovery Program
Radsafers,
There were a couple of questions about my original message concerning
the Radioactive Source Recovery Program (RSRP). RSRP would be limited
to Greater-Than-Class-C material (10CFR 61.55), unless public health &
safety concerns require DOE in cooperation with NRC to accept other
material. The abbreviated version of the Program Plan is now available
at http://www.lanl.gov/NeutronSources/, click on the "Public Comment"
button.
Andrew Tompkins | voice: 505-292-2038
ATL International, Inc. | fax: 505-237-9960
Albuquerque, NM 87111-6300 | e-mail: jatalbq@ix.netcom.com
J. Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>
> DOE will finally be in the business of accepting unwanted neutron
> sources and other sealed sources per their responsibility under the Low
> Level Waste Amendments Act of 1985 (10CFR61.55, GTCC), if favorable
> comments are received in Washington. The Radioactive Source Recovery
> Program (RSRP) is a project I have been working on for some time. So
> far, the DOE is only accepting sealed sources on an emergency basis.
> However, if the RSRP is fully funded in FY-99, those licensees who wish
> to take advantage of the program will have an outlet for their unwanted
> GTCC sealed sources. If you would like to see the program plan it is
> available at:
>
> www.em.doe.gov/pbs/n_60.html Once there you have to click on "Next"
> to see the doc.
>
> More info is available on: www.lanl.gov/NeutronSources/
>
> The important thing is that DOE hear from the anyone interested in
> seeing that these unwanted sources are picked up and removed from
> licensees who no longer need them. Such a program can do nothing but
> reduce the risk to the public and improve the end of life management of
> sealed sources. Comments are needed on this program if it is to be
> funded. Comments should be sent prior to July 18, 1997 and should be
> directed to:
>
> U.S. Department of Energy
> Mr. Gene Schmitt
> PO Box 44818
> Washington, DC 20026-4481
>
> e-mail: FocusOn2006@EM.DOE.GOV
>
> Andrew Tompkins | office: 505-292-2038
> ATL International, Inc. | fax: 505-237-9960
> Albuquerque, NM 87111-6300 16 | e-mail: jatalbq@ix.netcom.com