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NRC Draft Policy Statement on Volume Reduction and LLRW Management

NRC Draft Policy Statement on Volume Reduction and LLRW Management. In 1981, NRC published a policy statement regarding reduction of LLRW that addressed: The need for a volume reduction policy; Suggested volume reduction techniques;

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NRC Draft Policy Statement on Volume Reduction and LLRW Management

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  1. NRC Draft Policy Statement on Volume Reduction and LLRW Management In 1981, NRC published a policy statement regarding reduction of LLRW that addressed: • The need for a volume reduction policy; • Suggested volume reduction techniques; • That NRC would take expeditious action on requests for licensing of volume reduction systems; and • The need for waste generators to minimize the quantity of waste produced

  2. Reasons for Revising the NRC Policy Statement The NRC policy statement is being updated to: • Recognize the progress that has been achieved • Volume reduction practices have resulted in a significant reductionin the amount of LLRW produced by the licensees • Acknowledge that other factors may be used by the licensees in determining how to manage their LLRW • Licensees are encouraged to consider operational efficiency, reductions in occupational exposures, security and cost in determining how to best manage LLRW.

  3. Considerations for LLRW Management Strategies • Waste Minimization • Short-term Storage and Decay • Long-term Storage • Use of Alternate Disposal Provision in 10 CFR 20.2002 • Use of Waste Processing Technologies • Use of Licensed Disposal Facilities NRC considers disposal of waste to be the safest and most secure long-term management approach

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