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Question 432: Questions 376 and 389 in section 10 CFR
20.2001 concern the use of the "decay in storage" option
of 10 CFR 20.2001 (a) (2) at nuclear power plants and at
materials facilities. However, it is not clear whether or
not these questions and answers also apply to non-power
reactor facilities. How can this option be used at
non-power reactor facilities?
Answer: As indicated in the statement of considerations
for revised Part 20 (56 FR 23380, third column, and 23381,
first column), and in the answers to questions 376 and to
389, technically, the "decay in storage" option has always
been available to all licensees as an allowed waste
disposal option. However, this option does not allow
material to be released to an unrestricted area unless it
meets the requirements of one of the other allowed forms of
waste disposal in 10 CFR Part 20, or the requirements of
§35.92, "Decay in Storage," of 10 CFR Part 35 (for medical
licensees, only), or the specific license conditions given
in any NRC or Agreement State license. (Reference: 10 CFR
20.2001).