Explosives testing debris deemed non-hazardous, paving way for safer waste disposal.
Debris from explosives testing with low levels of explosives can be safely handled as non-hazardous waste if collected and packaged correctly. If contaminated with radioactive materials, it can be disposed of as radioactive waste. The program aims to establish guidelines for handling debris from a new firing facility to ensure safe disposal as non-reactive radioactive or mixed waste. Key goals include determining safe levels of explosives in waste, confirming acceptability of radioactive-contaminated debris as non-reactive waste, and outlining disposal protocols for different scenarios.