MARSSIM recommended in states' guidance document for decommissioning

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Nuclear Engineering
• Radiation Protection

Background:

• States require guidance for infrequent or localized decommissioning activities, including reactor decommissioning, DOE site cleanup, and uranium mill/radium site remediation.
• Many states handle only occasional small facility cleanups or rare large-scale decommissioning projects.
• Existing resources like MARSSIM training are utilized, but a need for concise, state-specific guidance persists.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide brief, practical guidance for state radiation control programs and licensees involved in decontamination and decommissioning (D&D).
• To address the infrequent nature of D&D activities for many states and offer recommendations for effective project management.
• To supplement existing training resources like MARSSIM (Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual) with state-focused recommendations.

Main Methods:

• Development of a concise guidance document by the CRCPD Committee on Decontamination and Decommissioning (E24).
• Leveraging existing MARSSIM training and recommending its application for D&D activities.
• Compiling best practices and considerations relevant to state-level D&D oversight.

Main Results:

• A brief guidance document has been created to assist states and licensees with D&D activities.
• The document emphasizes the utility and recommendation of MARSSIM training for relevant projects.
• It addresses the specific challenges faced by states with infrequent D&D involvement.

Conclusions:

• The developed guidance document serves as a valuable resource for states and licensees undertaking decontamination and decommissioning.
• MARSSIM training is recommended as a foundational tool for managing D&D projects effectively.
• This initiative supports states in navigating the complexities of D&D, particularly when such activities are infrequent.