Publications, Technical Documents, and Guidance
Cleanup
EPA has developed both guidance and technical documents for use in setting cleanup levels for radioactively contaminated sites.
On this page:
- General Information
- Technical Support Document
- Guidance
- Use and Selection of Models
- Treatment Evaluation and Treatability Studies
Most publications are available online and/or may be ordered in hard copy.
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General Information
Common Radionuclides
Commonly Found at Contaminated Sites
Fact sheets about radionuclides that are most frequently encountered at designated Superfund sites.
Technical Support Document
Technical
Support Document for the Development of Radionuclide Cleanup
Levels for Soil [EPA 402-R-96-011A]
Describes parts of the technical analysis being undertaken in support of standards that ensure certain sites are cleaned up to a level that is protective of human health and the environment before they are released for public use.
Guidance
Soil Screening Guidance for Radionuclides
This guidance presents a framework for developing soil screening levels (SSLs) for radionuclides, focusing primarily on a simple methodology for developing site-specific screening levels, but also including generic soil screening levels and detailed models for more complete site conditions.
Directives 9200.4-18 and 9200.4-23 (PDF) (22pp, 82Kb) August 22, 1997
These directives establish cleanup levels for CERCLA sites with radioactive contamination.
Remediation
Goals for Radioactively Contaminated CERCLA Sites Using the Benchmark Cleanup Dose Cleanup Criteria in 10CFR Part 40, Appendix A I Criterion 6(6)(PDF) (9pp, 982Kb [about pdf format])
[OSWER Directive 9200.4-35P, NTIS Order Number PB2001-963301] April 11, 2000
This memo addresses the use of soil and structure cleanup criteria in 10 CFR (40) Appendix A, I Criterion 6(6)when setting cleanup goals at CERCLA sites with radioactive contamination.
Use
of Uranium Drinking Water Standards Under 40 CFR 141 and 192 as as Remediation Goals for Ground Water at CERCLA Sites (PDF) (11ppm 420Kb [about pdf format]) [ OSWER Directive 9283.1-14, NTIS Order Number PB2001-963302] November 6, 2001.
This memorandum addresses the use of uranium standards in 40 CFR Part 141 (MCLs) and 40 CFR Part 192 (UMTRCA) when setting remediation goals for ground waters that are current or potential sources of drinking water at CERCLA sites.
Directive 9200.4-25 (PDF) (7p, 282Kb [about pdf format]) February 22, 1998
This directive presents circumstances under which the soil cleanup criteria in 40 CFR Part 192 should be considered an ARAR in developing a response action under CERCLA.
Environmental Characteristics of EPA, NRC, and DOE Sites
Contaminated with Radioactive Substances (PDF) (91p, 6Mb) [EPA 402-R-93-011] March, 1993
This report describes the range of site characteristics at sites contaminated with radioactive materials.
Companion Fact Sheet: Environmental Characteristics of EPA, NRC, and DOE Sites Contaminated with Radioactive Substances (PDF) (7pp, 304Kb) [EPA 540-F-94-023] January, 1996
This fact sheet describes the range of characteristics at sites contaminated with radioactive materials
Use and Selection of Models
Documenting
Ground Water Modeling at Sites Contaminated with Radioactive Substances (PDF) (168pp, 1.5Mb) [EPA/540-R-96-003] January, 1996
This report describes a recommended method of documenting ground-water modeling
results for hazardous waste remediation sites.
Companion Fact Sheet: Documenting Ground-Water Modeling at Sites Contaminated with Radioactive Substances (PDF) (8pp, 792Kb) [EPA 540-F-96-002] January, 1996
This fact sheet describes the recommended method of documenting ground-water modeling results for hazardous
waste remediation sites
Computer Models Used to Support Cleanup Decision-Making at Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Sites [EPA 402-R-92-005] March 1993
This report includes an introduction, description of a survey and model classification
scheme, survey results, conclusions, and references.
Companion Fact Sheet: Computer
Models Used to Support Cleanup Decision Making at Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Sites (PDF) (4pp, 271 kBytes) [EPA 540-F-94-022] January, 1996
This fact sheet includes an introduction, description of a survey and model classification scheme, survey results, conclusions, and references.
Environmental Pathway Models - Ground Water Modeling [EPA/402-R-93-009] March, 1993
This report identifies the role of, and need for, modeling in support of remedial decision making at site contaminated with radioactive materials.
Companion Fact Sheet: Environmental Pathway Models - Ground-Water Modeling in Support of Remedial Decision Making at Sites Contaminated with Radioactive Material (PDF) (6pp, 528 Kb) [EPA 540-F-94-024] January, 1996
This fact sheet identifies the role of, and need for, modeling in support of
remedial decision making at sites contaminated with radioactive materials.
Estimation of Infiltration
Rate in the Vadose Zone:
Volume
I:Compilation
of Simple Mathematical Models (PDF) (86pp) [EPA/600-R-97-128A] February, 1998
This volume provides and extensive compilation
and categorization of infiltration estimation
methods.
Volume
II: Application of Selected Mathematical Models
(PDF) (86pp) [EPA/600-R-97-128B] February, 1998
This volume selects six methods that are useful under various conceptualizations. It includes electronic versions of the methods for actual application.
Three Multimedia Models Used at Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Sites (PDF) (91pp, 6.3Mb) [EPA/540-R-96-004] 01/96
This document provides an approach for evaluating and critically reviewing
multimedia models.
Treatment Evaluation and Treatability Studies
Understanding Variation in Partition Coefficient, Kd,
Values (Volume I, II, III) [
EPA 402-R-99-004A, B, and C] August, 1999, March 2004
This
three-volume report describes
the conceptualization, measurement,
and use of the partition (or
distribution) coefficient, Kd,
parameter. It also describes
the geochemical aqueous solution
and sorbent properties that are
most important in controlling
adsorption/retardation behavior
of selected contaminants.
A Technical Guide to Ground Water Model Selection at Sites Contaminated with Radioactive Substances (PDF) (146pp, 1.5Mb) [EPA 402-R-94-012] June, 1994
This report describes methods for
selecting ground-water flow
and contaminant transport models.
Companion
Fact Sheet: A Technical Guide to Ground-Water Model Selection at Sites Contaminated with Radioactive Substances (PDF) (4pp, 528Kb) [EPA 540-F-94-025] January, 1996
Describes methods for selecting ground-water flow and contaminant transport
models
Resource
Guide to Electrokinetics Laboratory and Field Processes
Applicable to Radioactive and Hazardous Mixed Wastes
in Soil and Groundwater from 1992 to 1997 (PDF) (83pp,
1.2Mb) [EPA/402-R-97-006] July, 1997.
Compiles a list of all electrokinetic
processes used on a patented,
bench, pilot, field or conceptual scale from the period
1992 to 1997. It is intended for use by scientists responsible
for identifying and selecting a remediation tool
for use at sites containing radioactive materials.
Technology
Screening Guide for Radioactively Contaminated Sites
(PDF) (203pp, 526.9Kb [about pdf format]) [EPA/402-R-96-017] November, 1996
This document is designed to help identify and screen
technologies for treating radioactively contaminated
sites.
Technology
Reference Guide for Radiologically Contaminated Surfaces (PDF) (150pp,
1.55Mb) [EPA 402-R-06-003] March, 2006
This is a compendium of mature technologies for decontaminating radiologically
contaminated surfaces, including buildings and equipment.
Field Demonstration
of Permeable Reactive Barriers to Remove Dissolved
Uranium from Groundwater, Fry Canyon, Utah (PDF) (98pp,
3.8Mb) [EPA 402-C-00-001] September, 1997 -September, 1998, Interim
Report)
Describes the Fry Canyon Permeable Reactive Barrier Demonstration Project
To
obtain this document on CD: Contact: Ed
Feltcorn
Phone:
202.343.9422
FAX: 202.343.2306
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Radiation and Indoor Air
Radiation Protection Division
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (MC 6608J)
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Mixed-Waste
Profile
and Management Options for EPA Laboratory Generated
Mixed Waste (PDF) (120pp, 953Kb) [EPA/402-R-96-015] August, 1996
This report identifies and examines the mixed waste
management options and technologies
applicable to EPA laboratories. The results from a
3-year survey of EPA laboratory produced mixed and
low-level
wastes as relevant information from the technical literature,
are presented in this report as well.
Stabilization/Solidification
Processes for Mixed Waste (PDF) (91pp, 971Kb) [EPA/402-R-96-014] 06/96
This report contains information and data for four
Stabilization/Solidification processes:
Grout/Portland Cement Stabilization, Sulfur Polymer
Encapsulation, Polymer
Encapsulation, and Phoenix Ash Technology.
Incineration
of Low-Level Radioactive and Mixed Wastes: Waste
Handling and Operational Issues (PDF) (148pp) [EPA 402-R-93-012] April, 1993
This document focuses on the technical and operational
issues associated with incineration.
Radiation and Mixed Waste Incineration:Vol.
1 Technology (PDF) (86pp) [EPA 520/1-91-010-1]
Vol.
2 Risk of Radiation Exposure (PDF) (86pp) [EPA 520/1-91-010-2]
May, 1991
Assessment
of Technologies for the Remediation of Radioactively
Contaminated Superfund Sites (PDF) (116pp) [EPA/540/2-90/001] January, 1990
This report is a screening evaluation of information
needs for the development of generic treatability studies
for the remediation of Superfund Radiation sites on
the National Priorities List.