Re: Co-57 flood sources

[BLHamrick <BLHamrick@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-05-08 13:20:15 EDT, mcdermot@REHS.rutgers.edu writes:

<< My question is that if these came 
 into our system as exempt, can we dispose of them as exempt and save 
 substantial disposal costs? >>

Probably yes, but check the material provided with the sources.  Usually the
manufacturer will be required to provide some type of handling, storage, and
disposal instructions.  Frequently, these will include a specific statement
that the source may be disposed without regard to its radioactivity.

Barbara L. Hamrick
BLHamrick@aol.com