Remediation strategy and process for areas affected by past activities or events / International Atomic Energy Agency.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Atomic Energy Agency, author.

Series:

IAEA Safety Standards Series

IAEA Safety Standards Series ; v.GSG-15

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Remedies (Law).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (178 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Austria : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2022]

Summary:

This book, produced by the International Atomic Energy Agency, provides guidance on planning and implementing remediation strategies for areas affected by past nuclear activities or events. It is part of the IAEA Safety Standards Series and is jointly sponsored by several international organizations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization and the United Nations Development Programme. The guide focuses on meeting requirements established for radiation protection and safety, offering a comprehensive framework for protecting people and the environment from radiation risks. It emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the application of consistent safety standards across nations. The book is intended for professionals involved in nuclear safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

1. INTRODUCTION

Background

Objective

Scope

Structure

2. National Framework for Remediation

National policy for remediation

National strategy for remediation

Legal and regulatory framework for remediation

Site or area specific remediation strategy and planning

Governmental and regulatory oversight of remediation

Funding and financing of remediation

Involvement of interested parties

3. APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION PROTECTION

Graded approach

Reference levels

Justification of remediation

Relevant criteria for the justification of remediation

Relevant factors in the justification of remediation

Optimization of protection and safety in remediation

Relevant criteria for the optimization of protection and safety

4. OVERVIEW OF THE REMEDIATION PROCESS

5. Preliminary Evaluation

6. Detailed Evaluation

Establishment of reference levels

Safety assessment and environmental impact assessment

7. Planning of remediation

Identification of remedial options

Evaluation and selection of remedial options

Site or area specific remediation plan

Emergency preparedness

8. Implementation and verification monitoring

Radiation protection during remediation

Occupational exposure

Public exposure

Monitoring and ongoing surveys during remediation

Emergency response

Access controls to the site or area

Considering the need for further remediation

Release of remediated areas from regulatory control

Unrestricted use

Restricted use

Restricted access

Final remediation report

Record keeping and information

9. MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL MATERIALS GENERATED DURING REMEDIATION

Classification of residual materials, including radioactive waste

Management options for residual materials, including radioactive waste.

Clearance of residual materials

Recycling, reuse or landfill disposal of residual materials in the affected area

Predisposal management

Disposal

10. POST‑REMEDIATION MANAGEMENT

Removal of restrictions

Records

Communication with and involvement of interested parties

Monitoring and surveillance programme

Appendix I ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC EXPOSURE FOR REMEDIATION PURPOSES

Appendix II SELF‑HELP PROTECTIVE ACTIONS

REFERENCES

Annex I EXAMPLE OF A TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR A SITE OR AREA SPECIFIC REMEDIATION PLAN

Annex II EXAMPLES OF OPTIMIZATION OF PROTECTION AND SAFETY IN REMEDIATION AFTER THE CHERNOBYL AND FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ACCIDENTS

Annex III CASE STUDY FOR A POST‑ACCIDENT SITUATION: REMEDIATION OF AREAS AFFECTED BY THE CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT

Annex IV CASE STUDY FOR A FORMER WEAPONS TESTING SITE: THE MARALINGA REMEDIATION

Annex V CASE STUDY FOR REMEDIATION OF A NORM SITE: THE TAPARURA PROJECT AT SFAX, TUNISIA

Annex VI CASE STUDY FOR POST‑ACCIDENT REMEDIATION OF AREAS AFFECTED BY THE FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI ACCIDENT

Annex VIIBIBLIOGRAPHY

CONTRIBUTORS TO DRAFTING AND REVIEW.

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Other Format:

Print version: IAEA Remediation Strategy and Process for Areas Affected by Past Activities or Events

ISBN:

9789201366214

OCLC:

1378937994