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< Back 2012 Software Innovation – Cloud Platform RADMAN™ is uploaded into the cloud, further increasing the modularity and storage capabilities of WMG’s flagship program.

< Back WMG - Culture At WMG, we believe in cultivating a workplace environment that feels like family. As a steadily growing family-owned business, we take immense pride in nurturing a culture where the collective experience and knowledge of our team stand as our most valuable asset. We recognize that our team members are not just employees, but integral members of our extended family, each bringing unique perspectives and skills to the table. Previous Next

Explore WMG's Shipping Support services for practical solutions to radioactive waste management workforce challenges. With options for on-site or off-site support, we help fill gaps in a utility's radwaste workforce. Trust our broad-spectrum experience to efficiently manage your most challenging radioactive waste issues. Choose WMG for reliable and expert shipping support to ensure project success. Shipping Support Services On-Site and Off-Site Staff Augmentation As utility personnel age, there is a decline in the availability of qualified professionals to handle and transport radioactive waste. WMG recognizes this challenge and offers the Shipping Command Center, ProShipper™, and Subject Matter Expert (SME) services as a practical solution to bridge the gaps in a utility's radwaste workforce. To cater to operational needs, customers have the flexibility to choose between on-site or off-site support. Drawing on WMG's extensive experience in this domain, these services act as a reliable and efficient resource for clients, enabling them to effectively tackle their most intricate radioactive waste challenges. With our expertise, we ensure the successful completion of your projects. 3 Levels of Service 1 Subject Matter Expert (SME) WMG will provide Waste Stream Analyses for up to 3 waste streams and 5 independent shipment reviews per plant. Read More 2 ProShipper™ WMG provides expert on-site shipping professionals to address situations where off-site subject matter expertise may be insufficient. Read More 3 Shipping Command Center An all-encompassing service that consolidates over 40 years of experience, expertise, and capabilities into one comprehensive solution. Read More Level 1 Subject Matter Expert (SME) WMG offers an annual independent review in compliance with 10 CFR Part 61 for up to three (3) distinct waste streams. Additionally, we provide up to five (5) independent reviews for Waste/Material Shipment Documentation Packages. This service is particularly beneficial for new shippers requiring a second evaluation of their shipping documentation, as well as experienced shippers who may be overwhelmed or short-staffed. Additionally, WMG offers up to ten (10) 8-120 gamma source strength calculations to further support our clients' needs. Level 2 ProShipper™ WMG provides on-site shipping personnel for situations where the off-site SME service option may not be the most suitable choice. Our ProShippers™ are expert radwaste shippers with extensive training and more than 10 years of experience in the field. They are certified users of RADMAN™ software and work directly on-site, collaborating closely with the Radwaste and Rad Protection Teams. Furthermore, each ProShipper™ is backed by round-the-clock support from WMG's Corporate Team of Radwaste professionals. Level 3 Shipping Command Center An all-encompassing service that consolidates over 40 years of experience, expertise, and capabilities into one comprehensive solution. This service aims to enhance waste management operations on site while minimizing the risks associated with waste characterization, classification, and transportation to disposal facilities, waste processors, and independent labs. Whether you require radwaste staff augmentation, peer review, operational support for high-volume or critical shipments, or primary shipper functions, our Shipping Command Center is here to alleviate your workload. By leveraging our services, you can enhance your overall radwaste capability and mitigate the risk of shipment violations at your site. Communication Constant contact with plant Waste Manager to plan and coordinate shipments. TeamWork Work with plant technicians to order liners, boxes and packages Schedule Order and schedule casks with Plant Administration and/or Waste Manager Documentation Preparation and review of shipping papers, written descriptions for marking and labeling, collection of photographic evidence of consignment, etc. The Shipping Command Center is staffed full time by our core group of shipping specialists who have at least 10 years of shipping experience, but who average over 25 years of on-site shipping experience at various facilities in the United States. The SCC is supported by WMG’s Engineering and Software groups, so that it can manage everything from the most basic shipment to the most complicated characterization.

< Back 2016 Software Innovation – FME Guardian™ WMG introduces FME Guardian™, a web-enabled application that monitors foreign material exclusion to bolster site FME Programs.

WMG, Inc. Training Courses Receive Preapproved CECs Looking For Continuing Education Approved Activities? The American Academy of Health Physics (AAHP) - American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) has awarded preapproval Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for WMG's new radioactive shipping courses. These are approved for the next 4 years (2024 – 2027). The AAHP-ABHP renewed the preapproved CECs for our “Use of WMG RADMAN™ Program Course (RC-102)” for the years of 2023 – 2026. So, if you are either an ABHP Certified Health Physicist or a NRRPT Certified Radiation Protection Technologist please visit www.aahp-abhp.org for more information or lookup these courses for your recertification maintenance recordkeeping. Previous Next

< Back RADMAN™ Suite 9.6.1 Release Sep 23, 2022 The newest release of RADMAN™ Suite is now available. WMG, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of RADMAN™ Suite 9.6.1. This release corrects a conservative classification error when concentration averaging filters (WMG RCA 22-006). Additional changes include a fix to the Layout Manager UI and removal of the solidification option when characterizing Direct Sample package No previous RADMAN™ versions are required prior to installing the software included with this release. Correct Error with Concentration Averaging Filters In some circumstances, RADMAN would incorrectly disqualify a combined filter package from concentration averaging to a lower NRC waste class based on the 2015 BTP criteria. Remove Solidification Option when Characterizing Direct Sample Packages The ability to input a solidification volume fraction and sample density when characterizing Direct Sample packages has been removed. This feature was not broadly used and did not work as intended. Fix Minor Errors in the Layout Manager UI The Layout Manager UI feature would, in some circumstances, display incorrect columns and cause crashes when used on the Package Listing screen. Previous Next

Advanced use of WMG Programs and Regulatory Interfaces Course Length: 5 Days Course Code: WMG-RC-1000 Prerequisites: • In-depth knowledge of the NRC and DOT framework. • Successful completion of WMG’s RC-102, and RC-150 courses (or equivalent). Satisfies: 49CFR172 Subpart H, Function-specific 172.704(a)(2) & NRC IE 79-19 Audience Profile: Professionals involved in radioactive shipping (e.g., Shippers, Managers, Supervisors, etc.) that are looking to understand the advanced concepts involved in using RADMAN™ to manage, characterize, classify, and ship radioactive materials. < Back Course Description: The WMG RC-1000 course is the most advanced course available to help students understand the use of RADMAN™ and the software’s interface with the regulatory environment. Students receive a comprehensive understanding of the software’s purpose, basis, structure, and operations as they pertain to the relevant regulations and guidelines. This course requires an in-depth knowledge of the NRC and DOT regulatory framework before enrollment. Emphasis is placed on verifying computer code input and output, and the ability to independently verify selected key regulatory classification determinations with hand calculations of RADMAN™ outputs. The course is presented with a series of topical classroom style discussions that follow along with a training manual that features hands-on functional exercises with varying degrees of difficulty. Passing the course requires the successful completion of a written examination and comes with a certificate. The recommended class size is ten students with two dedicated instructors. Skills Gained: • Identify and perform key calculations • In-depth understanding of the RADMAN™ regulatory interface • In-depth understanding of waste stream sampling for 10 CFR Part 61 compliance • In-depth analysis of package characterization techniques • In-depth analysis of the RADMAN™ shipment methodology • Verify data accuracy • Apply knowledge in practical scenarios

< Back RADMAN™ StORM Shipment Review Dec 2, 2021 Send and receive requests to perform shipment documentation reviews from other Fleet Plants A recent addition to RADMAN™ allows for sites to submit shipment review requests to other sites/shippers. This feature will grant the recipient of a request for a review temporary access to shipment documentation and file attachments. The review recipient will be able to approve the shipment or return with comments. During the review process the recipient can upload additional file attachments, which can be included with the shipment documentation package. Submitting a Review Request To submit a shipment review request, open the Staged Shipment Listing, select the shipment to review, and click on the Request Review command. RADMAN™ will display a popup window, asking for the site and user at the site to submit the review request to. Select the site and user, and optionally, you can enter additional email addresses to submit a notification (i.e., alternate recipient email addresses, or manager/supervisor email addresses). Click OK when complete. You will be prompted to confirm submission of the shipment review request, and that the recipient will be granted access to shipment related information. Click “OK” to submit the review request. Reviewing a Shipment When a shipment review request is submitted, all recipients will receive an email with a summary of the shipment to review. To view the list of shipments to be reviewed, click on the StORM tab, then in the “Dashboards” section, click on “Shipment Reviews”. The review listing includes a “Review Status” column, that describes the status of all incoming shipment reviews. The first step of the review process is to send an acknowledgement that the review request has been received by selecting the shipment record and then click “Send Acknowledgment” in the Commands Menu, this will send an email notification to the requesting site that the review request has been received. The reviewer will see “Request Sent” initially, and once a report (manifest, BOL, etc.) is viewed, the status will change to the “Request Viewed” status. Request Sent – A shipment review request has been sent and has not been acknowledged by the recipient. Request Viewed – The reviewer has viewed one or more reports associated with the shipment. When the reviewer selects “Return with Comment” or “Approve” in the Commands Menu, the shipment will be removed from the list. The sender will see the updated status in the “Review Status” column in the staged shipment listing. Returned With Comment – The reviewer has comments that need to be resolved before the shipment can be approved. Shipment Approved – The reviewer has completed their review and has approved the shipment. Reviewers will be granted access to all shipment related reports, including Manifests, Bill of Lading, NRC/DOT, DOT Package, etc. When any associated report is viewed, the Review Status will automatically be changed to Request Viewed. Reviewers will also be granted access to view/update and add attachments to the shipment by clicking on the Attachments command. Attachments associated with the Shipment, Packages in the shipment, Containers and referenced Samples will be displayed in an Attachments popup window. Additional attachments can be added via the Attach New File link. This is useful for attaching signed checklist forms, memos, or any other document. Returning with Comments If there are problems or concerns with the shipment, characterization or attached documentation, the reviewer can add a comment, which will be visible in the requestors Staged Shipment Listing. Click on the Return with Comment command and enter notes/comments/feedback, then click “OK”. Once the reviewer feedback has been submitted, the reviewer will no longer be able to access the shipment and will be removed from their StORM Review listing. The requestors Staged Shipment Listing will show a date/time stamp noting that the shipment was Returned with comment. At this point, the requestor can address the comments/feedback and go through the Request Review process again. Approving A Shipment When satisfied with the accuracy and completeness of the shipment and associated documentation, the reviewer can select “Approve” and click on “OK”. The reviewer can, optionally, provide comments or feedback to associate with the review. Review Status Updates The requestor can monitor the status of the Review Request in the Staged Shipment listing. The Review Status field will be updated with the latest date/time and status update. Hovering over the text of the Review Status will display a tooltip with associated history of the review process. Previous Next

< Back WMG - Products WMG offers a range of products designed to provide superior engineered value to our clients, all while saving them time, dose, and money. From our dewatering liners to our REACh™ detector and custom software solutions, our premium products and services have served to help our clients overcome even their most challenging radioactive material and waste solutions for over 4 decades. Previous Next

< Back WMG Welcomes Four New Sites Into the RADMAN™ Family Jun 16, 2021 We’re excited to announce that four new commercial sites are using our world-class software! Recently, 4 new sites have joined the WMG family and adopted the industry standard RADMAN™ Suite: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, NEWGreen Legacy Services, Columbia Generating Station, and Comanche Peak. We’re thrilled to announce these partnerships and look forward to assisting these new clients wherever possible with the top-tier customer support & service that WMG is known for. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. CNL is helping to restore and protect the environment, advancing clean energy technology, and pioneering medical breakthroughs to continue improving the health of people around the world.As part of a major technology and work process modernization effort, CNL evaluated numerous vendors and software packages, ultimately selecting RADMAN™ for their rad material management software. CNL also worked closely with WMG to define and develope a custom software application that integrates with RADMAN™ to create a comprehensive sample management and analysis suite. Comanche Peak WMG is pleased to welcome Comanche Peak, a two-unit nuclear power plant southwest of Dallas, Texas as one of our newest RADMAN™ subscribers! Comanche Peak recognized WMG’s high level of customer support, our continuous improvements to RADMAN™, and the integration of end-user feedback from the past 25 years to provide more value than lower cost alternatives they had previously used. Columbia Generating Station Columbia Generating Station is the only operating commercial nuclear power plant in the country that ships waste to US Ecology. After several years of using a competing software product, Columbia Generating Station opted to return to RADMAN™ for its simplicity, accuracy and best in class support. We’re excited to have them return and look forward to helping them meet their radwaste software needs. NewGreen Legacy Services WMG, Inc. is pleased to announce an agreement to provide the RAMSHP™ & StORM™ software subscription to NEWGreen Legacy Services, Inc. RAMSHP™ is used to manifest and document radioactive materials shipments between licensees. RAMSHP™ will characterize, ship, and track radioactive material shipments in accordance with NRC and DOT regulations as well as IAEA, ICAO and IATA rules and regulations. StORM™ is a companion program to RAMSHP™ and is used to characterize, inventory, and track vendor equipment received on-site in support of outage activities. It will maintain the inventory received and enables the user to quickly re-characterize the equipment and manifest it for return once the outage is over. Previous Next

< Back 1985 -1991 Development of RAMSHP™ & FLTRAK™ WMG creates FILTRAK™ and RAMSHP™ in response to the emerging trends in the filter characterization sector. These programs are seamlessly integrated and currently form integral components of the RADMAN™ Suite.

< Back Important Update Mar 31, 2023 Regarding the NRC's Uniform Low-Level Waste Manifest... Many have noticed that the current US NRC Uniform Low-Level Waste Manifest (UWM) included several new additions when Revision 3 was issued in June of 2021. One of these new additions was the inclusion of an OMB number and expiration date. The current UWM had an expiration date of 1/31/2023, which led many sites to question whether it is acceptable to continue using an expired manifest. As a result of a WMG discussion with the NRC on February 13th 2023, to address the expiration date of the UWM, the NRC has updated their website to include guidance that "use of the NRC UWM forms with the 1/31/2023 expiration date and the form date of 06-2021 is acceptable in the interim". Further, the NRC informed WMG that the expected OMB approval of the UWM will not result in any material changes to the manifest with the exception of a change of the expiration date and/or form date. The NRC has said that going forward, the NRC form library will be updated every 30 days, with a new expiration date until OMB approval has been issued. In the interim, it is not necessary to revise your waste manifests, nor is it necessary to remediate the waste manifest by striking the expiration date. The updated clarification is in bold text at the top of the NRC Low-Level Waste Disposal page, which can be found here: Uniform Waste Manifest | NRC.gov Previous Next