Chapter 4. Radioactive Materials

DOE-STD-1098-99

Radiological Control

Radioactive Materials

June 2004

CHAPTER 4 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART 1 Radioactive Material Identification, Storage, and Control

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General................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-3

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Radioactive Material Labeling ........................................................................................................................................... 4-3

413

Radioactive Material Packaging ........................................................................................................................................ 4-5

414

Radioactive Material Storage............................................................................................................................................. 4-6

PART 2 Release and Transportation of Radioactive Material

421 Release to Controlled Areas .............................................................................................................................................. 4-7

422 Release to Uncontrolled Areas .......................................................................................................................................... 4-8

423 Transportation of Radioactive Material........................................................................................................................... 4-9

PART 3 Sealed Radioactive Source Controls

431 Sealed Radioactive Source Controls ............................................................................................................................... 4-11

PART 4 Solid Radioactive Waste Management

441 Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-13

442 Waste Minimization .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-13

443 Mixed Waste ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-14

PART 5 Control of Radioactive Liquids and Airborne Radioactivity

451 Minimization and Control of Radioactive Liquid Wastes ........................................................................................... 4-15

452 Control of Radioactive Drains ......................................................................................................................................... 4-15

453 Control of Airborne Radioactivity .................................................................................................................................. 4-15

PART 6 Support Activities

461

Control and Monitoring of Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing................................................................ 4-16

462

Laundry ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4-16

463

Decontamination................................................................................................................................................................ 4-17

464

Vacuum Cleaners and Portable Air-Handling Equipment............................................................................................ 4-17

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