Risk-based classification of radioactive and hazardous chemical wastes : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Bethesda, Maryland :
National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurements,
©2002.
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Colección: | NCRP report ;
no. 139. |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover Page
- Preface
- Contents
- Synopsis
- 1. Technical Summary
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Study
- 1.3 Summary of Existing Waste Classification Systems
- 1.3.1 Radioactive Waste Classification in the United States
- 1.3.2 Other Radioactive Waste Classification Systems
- 1.3.3 Classification of Hazardous Chemical Wastes
- 1.3.4 Comparison of Classification Systems for Radioactive and Hazardous Chemical Wastes
- 1.3.5 Mixed Radioactive and Hazardous Chemical Wastes
- 1.4 Approach to Development of a New Waste Classification System
- 1.4.1 Basic Elements of Hazardous Waste Classification System1.4.2 Assumptions in Developing the Waste Classification System
- 1.4.3 Challenges in Developing a Waste Classification System
- 1.5 Development of the Recommended Waste Classification System
- 1.5.1 Risk Index for Waste Classification
- 1.5.2 Generic Exposure Scenarios for Waste Classification
- 1.5.3 Determination of Allowable Risk or Dose
- 1.5.4 Recommended Framework for Risk-Based Waste Classification
- 1.5.5 Calculation of the Risk Index
- 1.6 Implications of the Recommended Waste Classification System1.6.1 Classification of Existing Hazardous Wastes
- 1.6.2 Subclassification of Basic Waste Classes
- 1.6.3 Legal and Regulatory Implications
- 1.7 Further Development of the Recommended Waste Classification System
- 2. Introduction
- 2.1 Foundations and Directions
- 2.1.1 Definition of Waste Classification
- 2.1.2 Purpose of Waste Classification
- 2.1.3 Bases for Waste Classification
- 2.1.4 Shortcomings of Current Waste Classification Systems
- 2.1.5 Focus on Classification of Waste
- 2.1.6 Classification of Waste for Purposes of Disposal2.2 Limits and Relationships
- 2.2.1 Regulatory Implications
- 2.2.2 Risk Management
- 2.2.3 Waste Classification in a Continuum of Waste Compositions
- 2.2.4 Subclassifications of Basic Waste Classes
- 2.2.5 Site-Specific Risk
- 2.2.6 Ecological and Other Potential Impacts
- 2.3 Conceptual Framework of This Report
- 3. Technical Background on Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- 3.1 Assessment of Risk
- 3.1.1 Definition of Risk
- 3.1.2 Types of Responses from Exposure to Hazardous Substances
- 3.1.3 Definition of Risk Assessment3.1.4 Risk Assessment Process
- 3.1.5 Use of Risk Assessment in Risk-Based Waste Classification
- 3.2 Assessment of Responses from Exposure to Hazardous Substances
- 3.2.1 Assessment of Responses from Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
- 3.2.2 Assessment of Responses from Radiation Exposure
- 3.2.3 Comparison of Dose-Response Assessments for Radionuclides and Chemicals
- 3.3 Approaches to Risk Management for Radionuclides and Hazardous Chemicals That Cause Stochastic Effects