Surveillance Parameters - std301320000018

DOE-STD-3013-2000

The Site Surveillance Program shall specify:

1) A clearly defined approach (which may include statistical measures, anticipated

failure rates, consideration of risks inherent in the package contents and other

risks, and engineering judgement) by which Package selection, frequency, and

sample size shall be established, and may be adjusted;

2) The initial surveillance frequency (or time between inspections);

3) The initial size and composition of the sample of Packages to be surveyed; and

4) Provisions for evaluation of any observed off-normal behavior or unanticipated

condition.

3. Surveillance prescribed by Surveillance Programs shall include:

1) Initial baseline Package inspections within 30 days of package closure;

2) Periodic surveillance throughout the storage period to gather information on

Package performance and/or the behavior of the container and its contents. The

level of scrutiny over time may be adjusted based on observed Package

behavior.

4. The Site Surveillance Program shall document safety inspection/surveillance methods

and responsibilities.

5. The Site Surveillance Program shall require procedures that:

1) Identify prerequisites for the surveillance, (i.e., those actions that must be taken

or conditions that must be satisfied before an inspection);

2) Identify acceptance criteria and provide specific instructions for action when any

of those criteria are not met; and

3) Establish and maintain a documented safety surveillance schedule.

6.4.2 Surveillance Parameters

The following parameters shall be included in non-destructive package surveys:

1. Indication of internal pressure build-up in the inner container.

2. The weight of each Package in the surveillance sample.

3. Indications of leakage and/or degradation.