Surveillance Parameters - std3028

DOE-STD-3028-2000

6.4.2

Surveillance Parameters

Each sampled Package shall be inspected and evaluated versus previous inspections

for:

1. An indication of internal pressure build-up;

2. Transferable contamination on the outer container;

3. Signs of changes in material form within the container (e.g., by radiography, by

weight change of metals); and

4. Signs of leakage and/or degradation of the container.

6.4.3

Evaluation of Surveillance Data

1. Data from a surveillance shall be compared against prior measurements (including

the baseline) to identify changes.

2. An evaluation shall be performed and corrective action taken as appropriate when an

unexpected change in a package is noted. It shall also be documented. This

evaluation shall include, as appropriate, 1) options for opening the Package,

2) consideration for inspecting other similar Packages, based on factors such as

contents, origin, and date of closure, and 3) assessment of potential consequences.

6.5

Documentation

6.5.1

Database

A database shall be maintained as a source of relevant information about stored

materials and packages. For completeness, MC&A documentation should be

coordinated with the database.

6.5.2

Database content elements

1. The database shall include, as a minimum, available information on the following

material characteristics:

a) Chemical and physical forms;

b) Best available isotopic distribution including all actinides, and the date(s) of

analysis;