Release of Materials - doe-hdbk-1106-97

DOE-HDBK-1106-97

3. Minimize cross-contamination (such as putting a glove on a contaminated hand

until decontamination can be attempted).

Release of Materials

1. Release to Controlled Areas.

Release from potentially contaminated areas to Controlled Areas is covered by

10 CFR 835. Equipment and materials released from a potentially contaminated

area must be surveyed and released under a formal program. If surveys indicate

the presence of removable contamination at levels greater than 10 CFR 835

Appendix D, the materials may be moved to another posted area. Appropriate

controls must be established. Appropriate controls should include:

Surveys of materials before movement.

Containment of materials during transit.

Establishment of approved transit routes.

Survey of transit route after movement (if materials exhibited removable

contamination).

Reference: 10 CFR 835.1101(b)

If surveys indicate presence of fixed contamination only (removable

contamination less than 10 CFR 835 Appendix D values), the items may be

released to the controlled area if:

Routine surveys are performed to ensure contamination remains fixed to

surface.

The item must be clearly labeled or tagged to warn others of the

contamination.

Written procedures must be established to control such items.