Risk-based classification of radioactive and hazardous chemical wastes : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.

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Corporate Author National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bethesda, Maryland : National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurements, ©2002.
SeriesNCRP report ; no. 139.
Subjects
Radioactive waste disposal > Risk assessment.
Hazardous wastes > Risk assessment.
Hazardous wastes > Classification.
Hazardous wastes.
Radioactive wastes.
Risk assessment.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781601192318
1601192312
9781429498937
1429498935
9780929600727
092960072X
Physical Description1 online resource (xv, 433 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • 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

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