NRRPT Radioactive Waste Management & Disposal

Question 1

Under 10 CFR Part 61, low-level radioactive waste (LLW) is divided into how many disposal classes?

Accepted Answer

Three classes: A, B, and C

Answer

Two classes: A and B

Answer

Four classes: A, B, C, and D

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Five classes based on activity concentration

Question 2

Which federal law established the framework requiring states to develop compacts for low-level radioactive waste disposal?

Accepted Answer

Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1985

Answer

Atomic Energy Act of 1954

Answer

Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982

Answer

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Question 3

What is the definition of 'mixed waste' in radioactive waste management?

Accepted Answer

Waste that is both radioactive and hazardous under RCRA

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Waste containing both alpha and beta emitters

Answer

Waste containing transuranic and low-level components

Answer

Waste from multiple nuclear facilities combined

Question 4

Which facility is specifically designed for the disposal of transuranic (TRU) waste from US defense activities?

Accepted Answer

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)

Answer

Yucca Mountain Repository

Answer

Barnwell Low-Level Waste Site

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Nevada National Security Site

Question 5

What activity concentration defines transuranic (TRU) waste in the US?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 100 nCi/g of TRU radionuclides

Answer

Greater than 1 nCi/g of TRU radionuclides

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Greater than 10 nCi/g of TRU radionuclides

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Greater than 1,000 nCi/g of TRU radionuclides

Question 6

Under 10 CFR Part 61, which LLW class has the most stringent disposal requirements and longest required isolation period?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

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Class B

Answer

All classes have identical requirements

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of waste characterization in radioactive waste management?

Accepted Answer

To identify radionuclides and quantities to ensure proper classification and disposal

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To determine the monetary value of the waste

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To calculate the number of workers needed for handling

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To establish the color-coding system for waste containers