DOE 2000. - Waste Isolation Pilot Plant - U.S. Department of Energy

WIPP RH PSAR
DOE/WIPP-03-3174
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
WASTE CHARACTERIZATION PROGRAM. The processes of transuranic waste analysis to support
the Part B of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act permit application, other permits,
transportation requirements, and other program requirements. These analyses include
documentation of waste generation processes, visual examination of waste components,
radiography analysis, and waste assay for radionuclide content. Waste matrix and headspace gas
chemical analyses are also part of the characterization program.
WASTE FORM. A term used to emphasize the physical and chemical properties of the waste.
WASTE MATRIX. The material that surrounds and contains the hazardous constituents and to some
extent protects them from being released into the surrounding rock and groundwater. Only
material within the canister (or drum or box) that contains the waste is considered part of the
waste matrix.
WASTE STORAGE/DISPOSAL. For the purposes of this Safety Analysis Report, with regard to
transuranic waste: the term "storage" refers to the temporary storage of that waste above ground;
and, the term "disposal" refers to that waste which has been emplaced in the underground
horizon.
WORKING AGREEMENT. Appendix B of the Agreement of Consultation and Cooperation, which sets
forth the working details of that Agreement.
WORST CASE. A conservative (high) estimate of the consequences of the most severe accident
identified.
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