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APPENDIX E<br />

5.2.4.3 Radioactive Waste<br />

If test results indicate the IDW is a radioactive waste, disposal may occur at either of two facilities:<br />

Envirocare of Utah or US Ecology near Richland, Washington, depending on the concentration of the<br />

radionuclides. Approval for export is required from the Rocky Mountain Compact, and approval for<br />

import is required from the Northwest Compact if the radioactive material is a source, special nuclear, or<br />

byproduct material. If the US Ecology facility is used, a Site Use Permit must be obtained from the<br />

Department of Ecology, State of Washington. For either disposal site, specific authorization and<br />

application to the site operator is required to verify that transfer of the waste material meets the specific<br />

terms of the license of the receiving facility. Prior to shipment of the waste, Kirtland AFB will have a<br />

copy of the license of the receiving facility. Manifesting of the waste will conform to the requirements of<br />

10 CFR.<br />

5.2.4.4 Radioactive Mixed Waste<br />

Disposal of radioactive-mixed waste should be conducted in concurrence with the Kirtland AFB<br />

Radioactive Waste Disposal Plan (USAF, 1996). If the waste is a radioactive mixed waste, disposal may<br />

occur at Envirocare of Utah, depending on the concentration of contaminants, permitting status, and<br />

licensing status of Envirocare for the wastes.<br />

Prior to disposal of the waste, it must be demonstrated that the waste meets RCRA LDRs. Envirocare<br />

has limited treatment capability and may be able to treat the waste in addition to providing disposal<br />

services. Approval for export is required from the Rocky Mountain Compact, and approval for import is<br />

required from the Northwest Compact if the radioactive material is a source, special nuclear, or<br />

byproduct material. Specific authorization from and application to the site operator is required to verify<br />

that transfer of the waste material meets the specific terms of the license of the receiving facility.<br />

Prior to shipment of the waste, Kirtland AFB will have a copy of the license of the receiving facility.<br />

Manifesting of the waste will conform to the requirements of 10 CFR 20 in addition to those for<br />

hazardous waste (i.e., two manifests, each referencing the additional hazard of the other). Kirtland AFB<br />

will review and sign documentation, and receive a copy. Prior to shipment, a brief review will be<br />

conducted by the Kirtland AFB Chief Regulatory Specialist to determine disposal facility compliance<br />

with the Offsite Rule.<br />

5.3 Well Development, Purge, and Decontamination Water<br />

Well development, purge, and decontamination water which may be contaminated or characteristically<br />

hazardous (e.g., corrosive) will be collected at the site and stored in containers as described in projectspecific<br />

addenda until test results are received. Water will be discharged to the Kirtland AFB wastewater<br />

treatment system, allowed to evaporate, or disposed of offsite, depending upon the contaminants of<br />

concern, their relative concentrations, and seasonal considerations.<br />

5.3.1 Containerization<br />

The well development, purge, and decontamination water will be containerized within drums or bulk<br />

containers specified by the Kirtland AFB Chief Regulatory Specialist. Upon classification of material, a<br />

proper shipping name will be determined. In the event the chosen packaging is not the specification<br />

packaging for the material, over-packing will be necessary. Each container will be properly marked and<br />

labeled as required by EPA and DOT, and as identified in project-specific addenda.<br />

Kirtland AFB<br />

IDW Management Plan E-39 April 2004

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