Open AccessFacility Effluent Monitoring Plan for the Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) Project
Author(s) -
G.S. Hunacek
Publication year - 2000
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/804496
Subject(s) - effluent , hazardous waste , hanford site , plan (archaeology) , waste management , radioactive waste , environmental science , engineering , archaeology , history
A facility effluent monitoring plan is required by the US. Department of Energy in DOE Order 5400.1 for any operations that involve hazardous materials and radioactive substances that could impact employee or public safety or the environment. This document was prepared using the specific guidelines identified in Westinghouse Hanford Company (WHC)-EP-0438-1, ''A Guide for Preparing Hanford Site Facility Effluent Monitoring Plans'', and assesses effluent monitoring systems and evaluates whether they are adequate to ensure the public health and safety as specified in applicable federal, state, and local requirements. This facility effluent monitoring plan is the third revision to the original annual report. This document is reviewed annually even if there are no operational changes, and it is updated as necessary