I am answering on behalf of Braidwood and Dresden. The best reference I can recommend is the NRC's evaluation criteria described in NUREG-1757, Vol.2, Rev. 1 Section 5.2 Unrestricted Release Using Site-Specific Information (Decommissioning Groups 4-5). You can do the entire history lesson of the regulations and different paths that have been attempted but this seems to be the most relevant. Another good read is REVIEW, APPROVAL, AND DOCUMENTATION FO LOW-ACTIVITY WASTE DISPOSALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 10 CFR 20.2002 AND 10 CFR 40.13(a) available from NRC as ML092460058.
No permits currently. Dresden has requested a 10CFR20.2002 alternate disposal permit for contaminated soils. The approach I took with the request was a DCGL for each of the nuclides referenced in the ODCM guidance to apply a sum-of-fractions rule. That way I could take care of the current inventory of low level contaminated soils but also allow room for expansion as new projects come up that displace low new soils. You have to make the request through your NRC Region but they will engage other branches in their decision making process. It takes quite a long time and perceived public opinion is the overwhelming obstacle. I still don't know if Dresden will be successful. Hope this helps and good luck! Jeffrey J. Cady, MS, CHP, RRPT Radiation Protection Manager Exelon Generation - Braidwood Generating Station 35100 South Route 53 Braceville, IL 60407-9619 Office: 815-417-2700│Cell: 208-360-9480 │Pager: 815-767-6133 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Beckham, Bob Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 9:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Powernet: Onsite Disposal Options for Very Low Level Waste Duke Energy would appreciate any information the industry can provide on the following questions: 1. Does your plant have onsite disposal experience pursuant to 10CFR20.302 (current regulation 10 CFR20.2002)? 2. If yes, what type of waste stream is included in your onsite disposal (e.g., sewage sludge, contaminated soil, wastewater treatment sludge)? 3. How do you obtain approval for onsite disposal application? Thru NRC, State? both? 4. Do you still apply onsite disposal practices at your plant? 5. Any local media concerns regarding onsite disposal practices? 6. At present, how do you dispose of large volumes with low level activity waste (i.e., sewage sludge, contaminated soil)? Thanks in advance for your response. Changfuh D. Lan, CHP 704-382-5691 (W) 704-620-0950 (C) [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> This Email message and any attachment may contain information that is proprietary, legally privileged, confidential and/or subject to copyright belonging to Exelon Corporation or its affiliates ("Exelon"). This Email is intended solely for the use of the person(s) to which it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this Email to the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this Email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and permanently delete this Email and any copies. Exelon policies expressly prohibit employees from making defamatory or offensive statements and infringing any copyright or any other legal right by Email communication. Exelon will not accept any liability in respect of such communications. -EXCIP
