Environmental standards emergency response

DOE-STD-1120 provides guidance for preparing a DSA for decommissioning of nuclear facilities, as well as environmental restoration activities that involve work not done within a permanent structure (DOE-STD-1120-2005). Methodologies provided in this standard are compliant with 10 CFR 830, Subpart B—Safety Basis Requirements. The standard is written to make the maximum utilization of the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.120 or 29 CFR 1926.65— Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Derivation of controls is also necessary for facility decommissioning projects that involve more than "low level residual fixed radioactivity."... 

HAZWOPER Acronym for the OSHA standard entitled Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Codified as 29 CFR 1910.120. Designed to protect the health and safety of individuals treating hazardous wastes, or performing environmental cleanups or emergency response actions. 

CCTV is often provided so that operators in the control room can check vehicle movements and maintenance activities. They can also watch equipment items such as flares to see if any operational problems are developing or to determine if they are violating an environmental standard. The same system can help with fire response—not so much with the initial detection but in providing information that can help with control of the facility and direction of the emergency response team. 

EPA = Environmental Protection Agency FDA = Food and Drug Administration NPDES = National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System OERR = Office of Emergency and Remedial Response OSW = Office of Solid Waste OTS = Office of Toxic Substances OWRS = Office of Water Regulations and Standards... 

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