WM'00 Proceedings

Tuesday   02/29/2000
9:30:00 AM       SESSION   21       Exhibit Hall A,B,C
Poster: LLW / ILW / MW
Cochairs:
Lloyd McClure, COGEMA Engineering Corporation
Lance J. Mezga, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
1    Commodity Procurement and Forecasting Synchronization
A. Church, C. Bena, Rocky Mountain Remediation Services, L.L.C.; L. Gorman, Reezun, Inc. (USA)
2    10CFR150.10 General Exemption and Envirocare Operations
L. W. Johns, Envirocare of Utah, Inc. (USA)
3    Risk Based Storage of PCBs
R.L. Nitschke, W.J. Becker, Bechtel-BWXT Idaho, LLC/INEEL (USA)
4    Comparison of CAP88PC Ver 2.0 Default Parameters to Site Specific Inputs
M. A. Lehto, J. C. Courtney, N. Charter, T. Egan, ANL (USA)
5    The Use of Electronic Data Transfer to Manifest Waste
A. Erichsen, Envirocare of Utah, Inc. (USA)
6    Innovative Super Compaction System
K. Blinn, Siemens AG; H. Sander, Preuben Elektra (GERMANY)
7    Reprocessing of Low Salinity Liquid Radioactive Waste in Mobile Plant "ECO-3" at Russian State Center for Atomic Shipbuilding in Severodvinsk
I.A. Sobolev, D.V. Adamovich, V.I. Demkin, S.A. Dmitriev, V.I. Panteleev, Y.T. Slastennikov, E.M. Timofeev, M.I. Ojovan; SIA "Radon"; V.G. Petrushenko, V.R. Korb, GMP "Zvezdochka" (RUSSIA)
9    Reutilization and Conditioning of Spent Sealed Sources From Nuclear Gauges
L.C.A. Reis, CDTN; P. F. L. H. Filho, CNEN (BRAZIL)
11    Comparison of Waste Matrix Attenuation Corrections Using Gamma-Ray Transmission Measurements vs a Mathematical Modeling Approach
K. Gruetzmacher, LANL; S. Myers, Thermo Retec Inc. (USA)
12    Multi-Method Characterization of Low-Level Radioactive Waste at Two Sandia National Laboratories Environmental Restoration Sites
C. E. Johnson, Jr., P. W. Dotson, B. Galloway, SNL (USA)
13    On-Line Process Monitoring in a Liquid Waste Treatment Facility Using Ion Chromatography
E.M. Hodge, LANL (USA)
14    Retention, Release, and Measurement of Volatile Radionuclides in the Morsleben Repository Plant (ERAM)
D. Ehrlich, V. Kunze, Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz; T.M. Ibach, TÜV Süddeutschland Bau und Betrieb (GERMANY)
15    Processing of Graphite With Carbon-14 Retention
I.A. Sobolev, M.I. Ojovan, O.K. Karlina, V.L. Klimov, G.Y. Pavlova, SIA "Radon" (RUSSIA)
16    Development of an Pulp Process Treating Contaminated HEPA Filters (Part I)
J.S. Hu, R.L. Demmer, M.D. Argyle, Bechtel-B&W Idaho, Inc. / INEEL (USA)
17    Development of an a-Emitting Wastes Immobilization Technique Using Uranium Chromite Matrices with Added Basalt-like Materials
A. A. Minaev, D. G. Kuznetsov, S. M. Baranov, A. K. Pikaev, E. I. Saunin, Institute of Physical Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciences (RUSSIA)
18    Properties of Stone Casting as a Material of Facilities and Items in Radioactive Waste Management
A. K. Pikaev, T. K. Yurik, A. A. Minaev, Institute of Physical Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciences (RUSSIA)
19    Treatment and Disposal of Legacy Waste at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
D. J. Millard, AWE plc. (UK)
20    Treatment and Storage of Waste from the Decommissioning of the Windscale Pile Reactor
D. H. Norton, BNFL; W. Botzem, Nukem Nuklear; A. Dale, Rolls Royce Nuclear Engineering Services Ltd. (UK)
21    Italian Radwastes Management: The Optimization of a Chemical Process for the U+TH By-Product Treatment and Disposal
G. Alonzo, M. Casarci, G. Rolandi, D.M. Traverso, G. Trezza, E.N.E.A. C.R. Casaccia (ITALY)
23    Plasma Heat: World Wide Developments Using a Demonstrated, Unique Heat Source for Waste Treatment & Industrial Applications
S. L. Camacho, C. Z. Nunn, Plasma Technology Company; G. A. Benda, U.S. Energy Corp (USA)
25    THE DETOXSM Demonstration Project - A Revised Approach to Demonstration & Deployment
T.W. Rogers, S.D. Goldblatt, Delphi Research, Inc. (USA)
26    Installation for Treatment of Liquid LLW Resulted from Decontamination of Industrial Facilities in Chernobyl Regions
A. Grebenkov, A. Verzhynskaja, V. Troubnikov, A. Dashouk, Institute of Power Engineering Problems; A. Tishounets, Ministry of Emergencies; G. Yakimchenko, POLESJE State Specialized Enterprise (BELARUS)
28    Mercury Removal at Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory’s New Waste Calciner Facility
S. C. Ashworth, Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (USA)
29    Bore-Hole Disposal of Sealed Radiation Sources: Safety Analysis
A. Gouskov, M. Ojovan, L. Prozorov, A. Arustamov, P. Poluektov, B. Serebriakov, SIA "Radon" (RUSSIA)
30    The History and Deployment of WaterWorks Crystals Technology to Achieve Life-Cycle Cost Reductions
S. Altmayer, WaterWorks America, Inc. (USA)
31    LILW Bituminization Programme at SIA "Radon": Waste Form Performance
I.A. Sobolev, A.S. Barinov, M.I Ojovan, A.S. Volkov, N.V. Ojovan, I.V. Startceva, Z.I. Golubeva, SIA "Radon" (RUSSIA)
32    Treatability Study of Absorbent Polymer Waste Form for Mixed Waste Treatment
S. D. Herrmann, M. A. Lehto, N. A. Stewart, A. D. Croft, P. W. Kern, ANL (USA)
33    EnvirobondTM / EnvirobricTM Chemical Stabilization Process Treatment of Silo 3 Uranium-Thorium Calcined Waste at the DOE Fernald
J. Barthel, S. Garner, A. Sogue, R. Jensen, Rocky Mountain Remediation Services; K. Wintz, Fluor Daniel Fernald; J. Lorence, USDOE (USA)
34    The NOCHAR Petrobond® Absorbent Polymer Tritiated Oil Solidification Demonstration at Mound
T. Ake, W.G. Brunkow, The Chamberlain Group, Ltd.; D. Campbell, Nochar® Corporation; D. Krause, BWXT Services, Inc.; C. Pietsch, The Chamberlain Group (USA)
35    The INEEL's Contribution to the DOE Complex in Meeting FFC ACT Milestones
D. N. Rasch, USDOE; M. Davis Bechtel-BWXT Idaho, LLC (USA)
36    Regulations on Management and Safe Disposal of Radioactive Waste in Jordan
A. Ma'ly, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (JORDAN)
37    Implementation of the Oak Ridge Broad Spectrum Contracts for Treatment of Mixed Low-Level Wastes
C.H. Estes, Bechtel Jacobs Company; B. Westich, USDOE (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
8:30:00 AM       SESSION   22       Turquoise Rm.
Waste Acceptance Criteria
Cochairs:
Vik Mani, CH2M Hill
J.M. Potier, ANDRA
1    The Evolution in the LL and IL Radioactive Waste Management in France and its Impact in the ANDRA's Acceptance Criteria at the Centre de l'Aube Disposal Facility
C. Bouchet, G. Cedon, B. Felix, G. Langlois, ANDRA (FRANCE)
2    Criticality Safety Limits and Regulation of SNM in LLW- A Case Study of the Envirocare Order
T. Harris, USNRC (USA)
3    A Generic Concept for an Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste Repository in Great Britain
B. Breen, B. McKirdy, A. McCall, UK Nirex Ltd. (UK)
4    Determination of Probabilistic Source Terms For Waste Disposal Facilties
D. Gründler; Institute for Safety Technology (ISTec); J. Thiel, Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) (GERMANY)
5    The State and Safety Assessment of the Low Level Waste Repositories at the Territory of Belarus
N.M. Shiryaeva, V.V. Skurat, N.K. Myshkina, A.A. Gvozdev, S.E. Starobinets, M.L. Zhemzhurov, Institute of Radioecological Problems of NASB (BELARUS)
6    Impact of the Criteria of Candidate Repositories and of Environmental Regulations on the Treatment and Disposal Choices of INTEC Mixed Wastes
J. Banaee, Bechtel-B&W Idaho, Inc. (USA)
7    Dukovany Radioactive Waste Repository
J. Horyna, State Office for Nuclear Safety (CZECH REPUBLIC)
8    Nuclear Waste Production and Management in France: A Stringent Regulatory Framework Contributing to Producer's Efficiency -- How it Applies for a Producer
P. Ledermann, D. Greneche, J. G. Devezeaux, COGEMA (FRANCE)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
8:30:00 AM       SESSION   23       Coconino Rm.
Yucca Mountain Potential Candidate HLW Repository in the Beginning of the New Millennium
Cochairs:
Stephan Brocoum, USDOE Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office
April Gil, USDOE -- Yucca Mountian
1    U.S. Department of Energy Views on Proposed Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations for a Potential Yucca Mountain Repository
A. Gil, USDOE; R. Gamble, Booz-Allen & Hamilton Inc.; R. Bradbury, Stone & Webster Engineers and Constructors, Inc. (USA)
2    Development of a Risk-Informed and Performance-Based Review Plan for a Potential Repository at Yucca Mountain
C.H. Lui, USNRC; P.C. Mackin, B.A. Russell, Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses; K.I. McConnell, USNRC (USA)
3    Resolving Issues in Isothermal Hydrology at Yucca Mountain, Nevada - A Regulatory Perspective
N. Coleman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; J. Winterle, R. Fedors, A. Armstrong, D. Farrell, D. Hughson, Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (USA)
4    Some Comments on NRC's Proposed Rule for Yucca Mountain
M. Jensen, Swedish Radiation Protection Institute (SWEDEN)
5    Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada
R. L. Clark, USEPA (USA)
6    Recent Litigation in Federal Courts Related to Department of Energy's Failure to Accept Spent Nuclear Fuel
M. A. Bauser, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (USA)
7    EDA II Design for the Engineered Barrier Sysem for the Potential Yucca Mountain Repository: The Impact on Coupled Processes and Repository Performance
B. W. Leslie, D. W. Esh, W. L. Dam, USNRC; D. Pickett, M. Hill, Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
8:30:00 AM       SESSION   24       Copper Rm.
Panel Session: Global Perspective
Cochairs:
Mark Matthews, USDOE - Carlsbad Area Office
John Mathieson, UK Nirex Ltd.
A panel session of high level officials from nuclear waste management organizations in several different nations will take place. The officials will discuss concerns and opportunities regarding waste management issues; and they will engage in an interactive dialog on roadblocks and solutions. Panel members include Yves Le Bars, Chairman of the Board of ANDRA of France; Juergen Lempert, President of DBE of Germany; Peter Nygards, President of SKB of Sweden; Ines Triay, Manager of DOE/CAO; and Mary Kruger, Director of Federal Regulations of EPA/ORIA.
1    Panel Session: Global Perspective Writeup
M. Matthews, USDOE (USDOE)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
8:30:00 AM       SESSION   25       Greenlee Rm.
Waste Minimization Activities
Cochairs:
Lance J. Mezga, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Hironobu Okamoto, JNC
1    Sustainable Production in the Mining Industry: By-Product Recovery
J.B. Berry, J. J. Ferrada, L. R. Dole, J. W. Van Dyke, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (USA)
2    Assessment of Cost Savings of DOE's Return-on-Investment Program
K. L. Yuracko, B. Tonn, M. Morris, ORNL (USA)
3    Decontamination-Melting of Uranium - Contaminated Metal
J. Lorenzen, M. Lindberg, Studsvik Rad Waste (SWEDEN)
4    Reuse of Cargo Containers for Low Level Waste Shipments to NTS
A. Church, Rocky Mountain Remediation Services, L.L.C.; M. Anderson, SUMMIT Technical Resources, Inc. (USA)
6    Radioactive Laundry Waste Treatment System Without Secondary Waste Generation
J.-K. Park, S.-M. Park, J.-B. Kim, M.-C. Lee, M.-J. Song, Nuclear Environment Technology Institute (KOREA)
7    Pilot Scale Test of the Sonatol Dry Cleaning Process
A. E. Desrosiers, Bartlett Services, Inc.; R. Kaiser, Entropic Systems, Inc. (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
8:30:00 AM       SESSION   26       Maricopa Rm.
TRU WM Disposal Initiatives at DOE Sites -- The Road to WIPP is Open
Cochairs:
Stan Kosiewicz, LANL
Tom Clements, INEEL
1    The National Transuranic Waste Program: Providing Solutions for the Management of all Transuranic Waste
R.A. Stroud, USDOE; M.S. Kearney, R.F. Weston, Inc. (USA)
2    WIPP: EPA's TRU Waste Generator Site Approval Process
J. R. Oliver, S. D. Monroe, USEPA (USA)
3    A Little Here, A Little There, A Fairly Big Problem Everywhere: Small-Quantity-Site Transuranic Waste Disposition Alternatives
D. Luke, INEEL; L. Fritz, USDOE; D. Parker, J. Moss, INEEL; B. Daugherty, Savannah River Site; K. Hladek, Waste Management Federal Services Hanford, T. Monk, INEEL; S. Kosiewicz, LANL (USA)
4    Components and Processes that Enabled Los Alamos National Laboratory to Ship Transuranic Waste to WIPP or What it Took to Smooth the Final Speed Bumps on the Road to WIPP
D. R. Yeamans, S. Kosiewicz, P. S. Z. Rogers, S. G. Wander, LANL (USA)
5    On the Road to WIPP: Idaho National Engineering and Enviromental Laboratory Experiences
T. L. Clements, Jr., Bechtel-B&W Idaho/ INEEL (USA)
6    TRU Confessions -- Real Life Experiences in Shipping Transuranic Waste to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant from the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site
L.A. Lewis, E.L. D'Amico, G. A. O'Leary, Rocky Mountain Remediation Services (USA)
7    The Advantage of Fixed Facilities in the Characterization of TRU Waste
M.S. French, USDOE; P.J. Macbeth, Dames & Moore, Inc. (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
8:30:00 AM       SESSION   27       Crystal Rm.
Progress at Waste Stabilization & Disposal at Hanford: The View From the Top
Cochairs:
Richard T. French, ORP - USDOE
Lloyd L. Piper, USDOe
1    The Office of River Protection -- Managing and Disposing of Hanford Site's High-Level Waste
R. T. French, D. D. Wodrich, USDOE (USA)
2    Hanford Site River Protection Project High-Level Waste Safe Storage
J. J. Kinzer, USDOE; M. P. Delozier, J. G. Kristofzski, CH2M Hill (USA)
3    Retrieving and Disposing Hanford's High-Level Waste
E.J. Cruz, P.E. LaMont, W. J. Taylor, D. D. Wodrich, USDOE (USA)
4    River Protection Project -- Waste Treatment Plant: Concept and Approach
M. Lawrence, BNFL, Inc. (USA)
5    Application of Science and Technology at Hanford
W. F. Bonner, R. A. Brouns, R. K. Quinn, PNNL (USA)
6    Environmental Restoration Progress in Hanford's 100, 200, and 300 Areas
M. C. Hughes, Bechtel Hanford, Inc. (USA)
7    Fluor Hanford Project-Focused Progress at Hanford
R. Hanson, E. Kriskovich, Fluor Hanford (USA)
8    Transition of Facilities at Hanford to a Stable, Low Cost State
P. M. Knollmeyer, J. E. Mecca, USDOE; R. Martinez, Project Enhancement Corporation (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
8:30:00 AM       SESSION   28       Gila Rm.
Development and Demonstration of Innovative D&D Technologies
Cochairs:
Myron Kaczmarsky, Stone & Webster Engineers and Constructors, Inc.
Steven Bossart, USDOE
2    Demonstrating the Advantages of Super Absorbent Polymers for Stabilization of Tritium Contaminated Aqueous Decontamination Solutions at the Mound D&D Large Scale Demonstration and Deployment
R. Blauvelt, WPI; D. Krause, B&W Services Inc.; W. Lupichek, SAIC; J. Fontaine, B&W of Ohio; H. Shoemaker, USDOE; S. Altmayer, Waterworks of America (USA)
3    Los Alamos Large Scale Demonstration and Deployment Project - FY99 Demonstration Results and Status
J. McFee, IT Corporation; E. Stallings, J. Loughead, LANL; S. Brown, IT Corporation (USA)
4    Technology Deployments Benefit Canyon Disposition Initiative
J. R. Duda, USDOE; K. J. Koegler, Bechtel Hanford, Inc. (USA)
5    Soft-sided Containers Improve D&D Efficiency
T. N. Thiel, Bechtel BWXT Idaho, Inc. (USA)
6    Successful Deployment of the Scarab III Remotely Operated Vehicle for Collection of Sludge Sample from Underground Radioactive Waste Storage Tank
A. Brill, Geo/Enviromental Associates, Inc.; D. Falter, W. Glover, M. Kelly, The Providence Group, Inc. (USA)
7    Cost Comparison of Competing D&D Technologies
S. J. Bossart, USDOE; R.W. Walker, RIO Technical Services (USA)
8    D&D Technology Cost Benefit Analysis
J.L. Tripp, A. M. Smith, Bechtel-B&W Idaho, Inc. / INEEL (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
8:30:00 AM       SESSION   29       Mohave Rm.
What is Going on in the USDOE Environmental and Cleanup Program - Part II
Cochairs:
John Schlatter, Bechtel Jacobs Company, LLC
John Lehr, USDOE
1    The New Office of Environmental Management's Site Closure Program
J. J. Fiore, M. E. Jones, USDOE (USA)
2    Oak Ridge Environmental M&I Contract: Reducing Costs, Accelerating Cleanup, and Moving the Work to Subcontractors
J. Nemec, Bechtel Jacobs Company LLC (USA)
3    Initial Results of EMSP Funded Research to Develop Innovative Techniques for Waste Disposal and Land Remediation at DOE Sites
W. J. Mings, USDOE (USA)
4    Clean-up Progress at the SNL/NM Classified Waste Landfill
P. J. Slavin, GRAM, Inc.; B. Galloway, SNL (USA)
5    Introduction and Implementation of Restoration Technologies at DOE Sites - The Global Environmental Technology Enterprise (GETE) Model
V. Failmezger, Global Environment & Technology Foundation; D. Maloney, Kaiser-Hill Company; R. Stiger, University of Idaho (USA)
6    Cleanup of the Columbia River Corridor: Accelerating Visible Progress Along the Hanford Reach
R. Gerton, USDOE; R. F. Potter, Bechtel Hanford, Inc. (USA)
7    The Department of Energy's Monitored Natural Attenuation Initiative
S. Golian, J. Erdman, G. Dawson, Project Performance Corp.; P. V. Brady, D. Rice, USDOE; P. Black, Neptune and Co., Inc. (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
8:30:00 AM       SESSION   30       Graham Rm.
Experimental and Numerical Methods for Predicting Radionuclide Migration
Cochairs:
Randy Bassett, University of Arizona
n/a
1    Experimental Tests on the Migration of Long-Life Radionuclides in Tectonically Disturbed Hard Rock Mass
T. A. Gupalo, S. L. Speshilov, VNIPIpromtechnologii; K. G. Kudinov, V.S. Moskalishin, MCC (RUSSIA)
2    Colloid-facilitated Migration of Radionuclides in Porous Rock: Nonequilibrium Sorption Effects
S.H. Li, C. P. Jen, National Tsing-Hua University (CHINA)
3    Prediction of Metal Sorption in Soils
H.R. Westrich, H.L. Anderson, S.E. Arthur, P.V. Brady, R.T. Cygan, J. J. Liang, P. C. Zhang, SNL; N. Yee, University of Notre Dame (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:00:00 PM       SESSION   31       Exhibit Hall A,B,C
Poster: ER/TRU
Cochairs:
James Navratil, Bechtel-B&W Idaho
Brent Daugherty, British Nuclear Fuel Ltd.
Ben Rogers, Lockwood Greene Technologies
1    Application of In-line Monitoring to Waste Minimisation During Soil Remediation
T.J. Miller, AWE, plc (ENGLAND)
2    Alpha Measurements and Autoramp
V. Negro, C. G. Sanderson, N. Chiu, USDOE (USA)
3    Development of Soil Activity Correlations and Surrogate Values for Performing In Situ Soil Measurements
A. M. Al-Daouk, H. R. Moore, USDOE; S. M. Lonchar, WVNS (USA)
4    Interpolyelectrolyte Complexes for Contaminated Soil Immobilization and Remediation
S. V. Mikheikin, E. A. Laguzin, P. G. Ogulnik, L. V. Pronina, A. Yu. Smirnov, V. P. Simonov, A. Alexeev, A.A. Bochvar Institute of Inorganic Materials; A. B. Zezin, T. N. Bolysheva, G. P. Glazunov, A. D. Fless, Moscow State University (RUSSIA)
6    Waste Database in Contaminated Territories after the Chernobyl Accident
E. Sobotovich, N. Golovko, V. Skvortsov, SCCER; G. Ansipov, G. Astashko, M E; S. Panchenko, IBRAE; H. Biesold, GRS; C. Brun-Yaba, G. Deville-Cavelin, IPSN; S. Kumshaev, AC"Quality; V. Zhylinski, V. Antropov, SE"Komplex (UKRAINE/BELARUS/RUSSIA/GERMANY/FRANCE)
7    Plasma Wasteless Processing of Silicon Tetrafluoride
A. V. Ivanov, V. M. Abashkin, V. A. Seredenko, Russian Research Institute of Chemical Technology (RUSSIA)
9    Pathways Toward a Cleaner Tomorrow
C. Smythe, J. Orban, J. Grimm, E. Beaulieu, USDOE; E. Zannes, University of New Mexico; C. Callan, National Enviromental Technology Network (USA)
10    Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Environmental Restoration Activities: Native Revegetation at Hanford Nuclear Site
M. Sobotta, K. Baptiste, Nez Perce Tribe; R. O. Cruz, International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management (USA)
11    Viscous Liquid Barrier Demonstration at the Brookhaven National Laboratory LINAC Isotope Producer
J.H. Heiser, BNL; M. North-Abbot, MSE Technologies Applications, Inc.; T. Sullivan, H. Ludewig, BNL; K. Manchester, M. Zaluski, MSE Technologies Applications, Inc.; J. Brower, BNL (USA)
12    Use of Perfluorocarbon Tracer (PFT) Technology for Subsurface Barrier Integrity Verification at the Waldo Test Site
T. Sullivan, J. Heiser, G. Senum, L. Millian, BNL (USA)
13    Interagency DNAPL Consortium Project
S. Antonoli, MSE (USA)
14    New Developments in Stabilization of Heavy Metals in Mixed Waste Using Inorganic Sulfides
G. A. Benda, US Energy Corp.; C. A. Williams, E&C Williams Corp. (USA)
17    Complex Process for Sampling of Defense Production Wastes
A. Hopkins, D. Bogen, R. Leugemors, Fluor Hanford; S. E. Clarke, USDOE; M. Miller, Environmental Quality Management; S. Adams, IT Group; C. Negin, Project Enhancement (USA)
18    Incorporation of an "Unreviewed Safety Question" and Other Nuclear Regulatory Requirements into a Cercla Characterization Process
A. Hopkins, L.J. Olguin, D.M. Bogen, K. Hampton, Fluor Hanford; S. E. Clarke, USDOE; S. Adams, IT Group; C. Negin, Performance Enhancement Company (USA)
19    Characterization of Tank 241-Z-361
A.M. Hopkins, L.J. Olguin, D. M. Bogen, Fluor Hanford, Inc. ; S. E. Clarke, USDOE; S.C. Adams, IT Group (USA)
20    In-Situ Radiation Detection Demonstration
S. W. Duce, IT Corporation; A. H. Mohagheighi, R. R. Reese, D. R. Miller, SNL; M. L. Miller, Roy F. Weston, Inc. (USA)
21    Hanford's Groundwater/Vadose Zone Integration Project "Protecting the Columbia River"
R. A. Holten, USDOE, Richland Operations; M. J. Graham, Bechtel Hanford, Inc.; T. L. Stewart, PNNL (USA)
23    Integrated Control of Biological Vectors Associated with Transporting Radioactive Contamination
A. R. Johnson, Waste Management Technical Services; G. D. Perkins, Fluor Hanford; P. J. Krupin, USDOE (USA)
24    Remote-Handled Waste Facility at the West Valley Demonstration Project
D. K. Ploetz, WVNS; B.C. Bower, H.R. Moore, OH/WVDP (USA)
25    Waste Removal From the West Valley Demonstration Project High-Level Radioactive Waste Storage Tanks
W. F. Hamel, Jr., USDOE; C. L. McMahon, D. C. Meess, WVNS (USA)
26    Capillarity Effects on the Radionuclide Transport
A. E. Osmanlioglu, Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TURKEY)
29    Transparency Demonstration of Underground Radiation and Environmental Monitoring
B. Schoeneman, SNL; D. A. Hofer, WWID (USA)
30    WIPP Transparency Project - Container Tracking and Monitoring Demonstration using the Auhenticated Tracking and Monitoring System (ATMS)
J. L. Schoeneman, H. A. Smartt, SNL; D. Hofer, WID (USA)
31    Ways of Resolving Active Metal Waste Processing Problems
V. G. Pastushkov, V. P. Serebryakov, T. V. Smelova,SSC RF VNIINM (RUSSIA)
32    Safe Bag Change System for Alpha Contaminated HFC Pucks
J. Sims, JS Consultants (UK)
33    Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (RFETS) Deployment of the Super High Efficiency Neutron Coincidence (SuperHENC) Counter, a Mobile Passive Neutron Counting System for Standard Waste Boxes
D. J. Santi, J. B. Franco, Rocky Mountain Remediation Services, LLC; J. M. Boak, H. Menlove, Los Alamos National Laboratory; C. M. Brown, Kaiser-Hill, L.L.C (USA)
37    Thermal Stress Monitoring in a Radiological Environment LAUR994363
G.M. Montoya, LANL; K.A. Shisler Jr., S.W. Lewis JCNM (USA)
38    Facilitating TRU Waste Transportation Certification Using the e-TRAMPAC Code
M. Devarakonda, E. Yarasheski, IT Corporation; S. Djordjevic, DJINDECO Consulting; P. Gregory, WEC; M. Connolly, Bechtel-B&W Idaho, Inc. / INEEL (USA)
39    Maintenance Integration at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)
S. P. Youngerman, Gene Austin, Westinghouse WID (USA)
40    Expected Dose from CH-TRU Waste During an Accident at WIPP - A Probabilistic Approach
D.F. Rucker, Environmental Evaluation Group (USA)
41    Measurement of Hydrogen Diffusion Rates Through both "Twist and Tape", and Heat Sealed Polyurethane and Polyvinyl Chloride Bags
T. Wickland, Nuclear Filter Technology; D. Dustin, Safe Sites of Colorado (USA)
43    Los Alamos Plutonium Facility Waste Management System
C. A. Smith, K. Smith, A. Montoya, R. Wieneke, D. Wulff, K. Gruetzmacher, LANL (USA)
44    Streamlining the WIPP Waste Characterization Process
M. R. Brown, USDOE; T. E. Bearden, NFT, Inc. (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:30:00 PM       SESSION   32       Gila Rm.
USDOE Waste Disposal Options for LLW / MLLW
Cochairs:
Angie Brill, The Providence Group
Terry L. Sams, Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
2    Envirocare of Utah: What the Future Holds for Waste Disposal
K. Loveland, A. Drom, Envirocare of Utah, Inc. (USA)
3    Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management at the Nevada Test Site -- Year 2000 Current Status
B.D. Becker, Bechtel Nevada; W. A. Clayton, C.P. Gertz, USDOE; B. M. Crowe, LANL (USA)
4    Special Handling Waste at the Environmental Restoration and Disposal Facility
M. Casbon, Bechtel Hanford, Inc. (USA)
5    Disposal of Mixed CERCLA Waste at the Oak Ridge Reservation in an On-Site Disposal Facility
J. Williams, Bechtel Jacobs Company LLC; P. Corpstein, M. Reif, CH2M Hill (USA)
6    Implementing the Corrective Action Management Unit at Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico
D. Moore, S. Schrader, G. King, SNL; J. Cormier, USDOE, Kirtland Area Office (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:30:00 PM       SESSION   33       Maricopa Rm.
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) at the Beginning of the Third Millennium
Cochairs:
Leif Eriksson, GRAM, Inc.
Ines Triay, USDOE
1    WIPP is Open - How We Got There, What We Have Done and Where We are Going
J. L. Epstein, WID (USA)
2    Resolution of Site Characterization Issues at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
L. Chaturvedi, R.H. Neill, New Mexico Environmental Evaluation Group (USA)
3    WIPP's Hazardous Waste Permit - The Next Step
R. F. Kehrman, W. W. Weston, M. E. Whatley, Westinghouse Government Environmental Services Group; H. E. Johnson, USDOE (USA)
4    WIPP's Transition from a Research Facility to an Operating Facility: The Path into the New Millennium
I. Triay, J. Mewhinney, USDOE; R. Nelson, Jacobs Engineering (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:30:00 PM       SESSION   34       Crystal Rm.
Vitrification of Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Cochairs:
Daro Ferrara, Westinghouse Savannah River Co.
Piero Risoluti, ENEA
1    Leach-Resistant Glasses from the Fernald Surrogates with Redox Control for Practical Manufacturing
D. H. Davis and D. M. Bennert, COGEMA Inc./Toledo Engineering Co., Inc.; G. Stegen, COGEMA Engineering Corp.; E. Nicaise, SGN (USA/FRANCE)
2    Application of Spent CRT Glass for Low-Level, Mixed, and Hazardous Wastes Conditioning
F. A. Lifanov, S. V. Stefanovsky, T. N. Lashtchenova, O. A. Knyazev, O. V. Tolstova, S. V. Chizhevskaya, SIA "Radon" (RUSSIA)
3    Non-Combustible Waste Vitrification With Plasma Torch System
J.K. Park, Y. P. Moon, M.C. Lee, M.J. Song, Nuclear Environment Technology Institute, KEPCO (KOREA)
4    Development of a Continuous Induction Melter for Dry Active Waste Treatment
T. Matsuo, T. Kondou, T. Nishi, M. Matsuda, K. Ueda, Hitachi Ltd. (JAPAN)
5    Vitrification of Ash Residue in Containers
I.A. Sobolev, O.K. Karlina, G.A. Varlakova, V.M. Tivansky, M.I. Ojovan, Moscow SIA “Radon”; K.M. Efimov, Institute of Ecological-Technological Problems; V.L. Tarasov, Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation (RUSSIA/USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:30:00 PM       SESSION   35       Graham Rm.
Risk Assessment Projects of the Center for Risk Excellence
Cochairs:
Alvin Young, USDOE
Donald Wood, GaeaTech Services
1    Tackling the Risk Issues in the DOE Complex
A. L. Young, USDOE (USA)
2    A Triage Approach to Prioritizing Environmental Management Technology Review
J.L. Regens, K. R. Obenshain, L. T. Palfrey, P. D. Willis, Tulane University Medical Center; P.L. Wilkey, R.E. Zimmerman, ANL; M.C. Dionisio, USDOE; J.T. Gunter, Tulane University Medical Center (USA)
3    Risk as a Metric in the Nuclear Materials Integration Project
L. Borghi, SAIC; P. Siebach, R. Price, G. Roberson, USDOE (USA)
4    Integrating Risks at Contaminated Sites
M. MacDonell, L. Habegger, L. Nieves, Z. Schreiber, ANL; C. Travis, Project Performance Corporation (USA)
5    The Risk Assessment of Chemical Mixtures: A Conceptual Approach
Z. Schreiber, M. MacDonell, ANL (USA)
6    Managing Corporate Risk in the Face of Radiation Exposure Lawsuits
N. R. Brendel, J. P. Englert, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP (USA)
7    Programmatic Risk Assessment at Rocky Flats: A Tool for Technology Deployment Decisions
M. D. Maloney, Kaiser-Hill Company (USA)
8    Estimation of Risk Reduction Resulting from Waste Management Operations
S. Eide, J. Murphy, T. Wierman, Bechtel-B&W Idaho, Inc. / INEEL (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:30:00 PM       SESSION   36       Turquoise Rm.
Status of Decommissioning Activities at Non-Power Nuclear Facilities
Cochairs:
A.E. Sheil, British Nuclear Fuels Plc
Robert Wills, Consumers Energy - Big Rock Point Restoration Projects
1    Management of Decommissioning Programme at SCK*CEN
L. Noynaert, R. Cornelissen, M. Klein, A. Rahier, R. Van Bael, SCK-CEN (BELGIUM)
2    A Risk Reduction Exercise at BNFL Sellafield
P.J. Manson, British Nuclear Fuels plc. (ENGLAND)
3    Remote Dismantling Methodology for the Decommissioning of Windscale Pile 1
A. E. Sheil, E. Sharpe, British Nuclear Fuels plc (UK)
4    Decommissioning of Four German Fuel Cycle Facilities
H. Rupar, R. Baumann, P. Faber, M. Ruhbaum, H. Schmitt, Siemens AG, Power Generation Group, KWU (GERMANY)
5    Status of the AVR Decommissioning Project With Special Regard to the Inspection of the Core Cavity for Residual Fuel
E. Wahlen, J. Wahl, P. Pohl, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Versuchsreaktor AVR GmbH (GERMANY)
6    Marcoule UP1 Reprocessing Plant: First Steps Towards Decommissioning
H. Masson, J. C. Batailles-Lannes, J. P. Mistral, COGEMA; B. Vignau, J. Misraki, P. Geider, CODEM (FRANCE)
7    Decommissioning the Winfrith Technology Centre - Environmental Restoration With a Purpose
M. S. Barents, UKAEA (UK)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:30:00 PM       SESSION   37       Copper Rm.
Global Perspectives (I)
Cochairs:
Tommy Hedman, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co.
Mark Matthews, USDOE - Carlsbad Area Office
2    Aspects of Storage and Disposal of Radwaste in Ukraine
Z. M. Alekseeva, L. S. Bogdan, A. Y. Komskaya, A. A. Pavlenko, Y. S. Polkovnichenko, T. M. Vasilenko, Ministry for Environmental Protection of Radiation and Nuclear Safety (UKRAINE)
3    Status of the UK Programme for Deep Disposal of Radioactive Waste following the House of Lords Review
J. Mathieson, UK Nirex Ltd. (UK)
4    Nuclear Fuel Strategy in the Republic of Bulgaria
G. Guentchev, National Electricity Company; K. Ivanova, A. Bakalova, Committee on the Use of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes (BULGARIA)
5    Spanish Fifth Radioactive Waste General Plan
A. Abreu, J. M. Espejo, V. Gonzalez, C. Lazaro, ENRESA (SPAIN)
6    Overview of Management of Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Wastes in Cuba
J.C. Benitez, M. Salgado, L. Jova, Center for Radiation Protection and Hygiene (CUBA)
7    National Waste Management Infrastructure for the Safe Management of Waste in Ghana
E. T. Glover, J. J. Fletcher, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GHANA)
10    Compliance in Selected Ecosystems
M.l. Jensen, Swedish Radiation Protection Institute (SWEDEN)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:30:00 PM       SESSION   38       Greenlee Rm.
Stabilization and Remediation Using ER Technologies
Cochairs:
Jack L. McElroy, Geosafe Corporation
Paul Kalb, Brookhaven National Laboratory
1    Final Results from the In Situ Vitrification Treatment at Maralinga
L. Thompson, P. Ombrellaro, Geosafe Australia Pty. Ltd.; N. Megalos, D. Osborn, AMEC Engineering Pty. Ltd.; D. Timmons, VitChem Corp. (AUSTRALIA/USA)
2    A Non-Traditional In Situ Vitrification Demonstration for Mixed Waste Applications at the Los Alamos National Laboratory
B. Campbell, Geosafe Corporation; G. Huddleston, B. Balhiser, MSE-TA; M. Springer, D. Daymon, LANL (USA)
3    Hanford 300 Area 618-4 Burial Ground Technology Baseline for Treatment and Disposal of Depleted Uranium with RCRA and TSCA Constraints
J. Lerch, CH2M Hill Hanford, Inc.; R. Carlson, J. James, Bechtel Hanford, Inc. (USA)
4    Innovative Vitrification Method Demonstrated for the Treatment of Pyrophoric Uranium Chips and Oil
P. S. Lowery, M. Haass, Geosafe Corporation (USA)
5    Remediation of Soil at Nuclear Sites
C. Boardman, R. Holmes, R. Robbins, BNFL, Inc.; R. Fox, B. Mincher, Bechtel-B&W Idaho, Inc. / INEEL (USA)
6    Soil Washing Treatment Trials at UKAEA
M. Pearl, UKAEA (UK)
7    Technology Deployment at the Savannah River Site: Driving Remediation & Cost Efficiencies in Environmental Restoration
B. Schappell, D. Hoffman, A. Savoy, WSRC (USA)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:30:00 PM       SESSION   39       Coconino Rm.
Priority Issues in Transportation and Packaging of Radioactive Materials
Cochairs:
Tracy Mustin, USDOE
Lynne Wade, USDOE
1    A Comparison of RADTRAN 5 and RISKIND 1.11 Incident-Free Dose Models
R.L. Steinman, K.J. Kearfott, University of Michigan (USA)
2    DOE Transportation Protocols -- A Status Report
C. W. Guidice, J. G. Cruickshank, USDOE; M. Conroy, MACTEC (USA)
3    The Excess Perfection Syndrome II: What Happens with Unnecessary Requirements
R. Fawcett, G. Kramer, Bechtel-BWXT Idaho, Inc. / INEEL (USA)
4    International Transport Safety Research
R. B. Pope, G. J. Dicke, X. Bernard-Bruls, IAEA; L. G. Blalock, USDOE; R. R. Rawl, ORNL (AUSTRIA/USA)
6    Radiation Protection During Handling of the Spent Triga Fuel at the Medical University of Hanover
H. Harke, G. Hampel, Medical University of Hannover; U. Klaus, Noell-KRC Energie - und Umwelttechnik GmbH; G. Löcher, NIS Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH (GERMANY)
7    CASTOR X/32 S - A New Dual-Purpose Cask for the Storage and Transport of Spent Nuclear Fuel
G. Jobson, H. Spilker, D. Methling, GNB (USA/GERMANY)

Tuesday   02/29/2000
1:30:00 PM       SESSION   40       Mohave Rm.
Treatment of Problematic Wastes
Cochairs:
Vince Maio, Bechtel-B&W Idaho, Inc.
Leon C. Borduin, Consultant/LANL
1    A Strategy for Unique and Problematic Mixed Wastes
V. Maio, J. Roach, G. Hulet, J. Townsend, Bechtel BWXT Idaho LLC (USA)
2    Success in Managing Waste with No Identified Path to Disposal at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (Previously Termed Special Case Waste)
C.K. Mullen, M.L. Carboneau, M.R. Leavitt, Bechtel-BWXT Idaho, LLC/INEEL (USA)
3    Separation of Tritium from Wastewater
D.W. Jeppson, COGEMA Engineering Corporation; L.E. Furlong, G. Collins, S.L. Stockinger, Molecular Separations, Inc. (USA)
4    The State of Development of Waste Forms for Mixed Wastes
P. Dejonghe, SCK-CEN (retired); J. R. Wiley, NRC/NAS (BELGIUM/USA)
5    High Vacuum Thermal Process for Destruction of Dioxins in INEEL/WERF Fly Ash
J. W. Adams, P. D. Kalb, BNL; D. B. Malkmus, Sepradyne/Raduce, Inc. (USA)
6    Safe and Complete Dismantling of Nuclear Installations Containing Alkali Metals
A. Rahier, B. Petitfour, J. Seghers, R. Vandervoorde, SCK-CEN (BELGIUM)
7    Combined Technological Approach for Treatment of Liquid Radioactive Waste Containing Organic Substances
D. Yu. Davydov, Institute of Radioecological Problems (IREP); V. E. Vyatkin, NPO Chlopin Radievy Institute; I. G. Toropov, National Academy of Sciences; K. M. Efimov, Institute of Power Engineering Problems; V. M. Efremenkov, Institute of Power Engineering Problems (IPEP) (BELARUS)
8    The Off-site Source Recovery Project at Los Alamos
L. Leonard, J. A. Tompkins, S. Leonard, M. W. Pearson, J. McAlpin, and C. Grigsby, LANL (USA)


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