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Development of a Certified Low-Level Waste Stream from Analytical Laboratory Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

DE200515011528

Publication Date	2005
Personal Author	Gaylord, R. F.; Drake, J. A.; Gallagher, P. J.
Page Count	14
Abstract	Chemistry and Materials Science Environmental Services (CES) is Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL's) on-site environmental analytical laboratory, analyzing approximately 2500 samples annually generally for waste characterization purposes. Due to the lack of process knowledge for analyzed samples, the waste produced by CES has traditionally been characterized on a worst-case basis as RCRA-hazardous mixed waste. By instituting rigorous up-front waste characterization, including segregation of acutely/extremely hazardous materials, utilizing regulatory exemptions, and developing a novel radiological characterization strategy, CES was able to receive approval for a certified LLW waste stream, adequately characterized for disposal at the Nevada Test Site. In the 10 months of operating history, CES has diverted 33% of its waste (by mass) from mixed to LLW. This will result in significant cost savings and reduction in waste re-handling/personnel exposure.
Keywords	Radioactive waste management Chemistry Hazardous materials Nevada Test site Waste management Segregation Analytical laboratory operations Low-level waste streams Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200521

Development of a Certified Low-Level Waste Stream from Analytical Laboratory Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Development of a Certified Low-Level Waste Stream from Analytical Laboratory Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
DE200515011528

Publication Date	2005
Personal Author	Gaylord, R. F.; Drake, J. A.; Gallagher, P. J.
Page Count	14
Abstract	Chemistry and Materials Science Environmental Services (CES) is Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL's) on-site environmental analytical laboratory, analyzing approximately 2500 samples annually generally for waste characterization purposes. Due to the lack of process knowledge for analyzed samples, the waste produced by CES has traditionally been characterized on a worst-case basis as RCRA-hazardous mixed waste. By instituting rigorous up-front waste characterization, including segregation of acutely/extremely hazardous materials, utilizing regulatory exemptions, and developing a novel radiological characterization strategy, CES was able to receive approval for a certified LLW waste stream, adequately characterized for disposal at the Nevada Test Site. In the 10 months of operating history, CES has diverted 33% of its waste (by mass) from mixed to LLW. This will result in significant cost savings and reduction in waste re-handling/personnel exposure.
Keywords	Radioactive waste management Chemistry Hazardous materials Nevada Test site Waste management Segregation Analytical laboratory operations Low-level waste streams Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200521