Remediation Process for Areas Affected by Past Activities and Accidents

Download or read book Remediation Process for Areas Affected by Past Activities and Accidents written by International Atomic Energy Agency and published by IAEA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report sets out guidance on implementing the requirements for the remediation of sites contaminated by radioactive materials by past nuclear activities and accidents. It provides recommendations for protective and remedial actions intended to reduce existing prolonged exposures due to contamination and to avert potential prolonged exposure or the likelihood of such exposure from related contamination. Topics covered include: regulatory infrastructure and responsibilities; the remediation process and initial decision making; planning and operational aspects; and post-remediation management.