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< Back NUREG BR-0204, Revision 3 Update Oct 5, 2020 WMG Update Notification and Timeline of the NUREG BR-0204, Revision 3 Implementation On June 30, 2020, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published NUREG/BR-0204 Revision 3 titled Instructions for Completing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Uniform Low-Level Radioactive Waste Manifest . On July 2 they made notice of this publication in the Federal Register , stating that, “Revision 3 and its forms became effective on July 2, 2020. Use of the NUREG/BR0204, Revision 2 forms should be discontinued on or before September 30, 2020.” This release caught many stakeholders by surprise, some of whom had been commenting and working with the NRC on the development of the revision. Of particular concern was the relatively short 3-month suggested implementation period. Multiple utilities requested the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) to ask the NRC to delay the implementation of Rev 3 of the 540/541 forms beyond the 9/30 date. On September 14, 2020, the NRC held a Webinar titled Implementation Status of NUREG/BR-0204, Revision 3, and Associated NRC Forms . Based on discussions and input from stakeholders, the NRC agreed to publish a notice in the Federal Register soon after evaluating an extension to the implementation date. Stakeholders and the NEI suggested a date of 3/31/2021. For the near future, the NRC has indicated that they would be willing to “exercise enforcement discretion” so that no one would be cited for using Revision 2 beyond the 9/30 date. The preface of NUREG/BR-0204 Revision 3 states that the changes from Revision 2 include: Updated instructions to reflect changes to the Uniform Manifest Forms. Updated references to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to reflect the current DOT regulations. Additional discussion on the reporting of inventories based on lower limit of detection values, the potential use of indirect methods to determine these inventories, and the use of indirect methods in waste classification calculations. Clarification of the intent of the certification statement on Form 540. Overall improvements to the clarity of the document. As with many things nuclear power related, “the devil is in the details”. Changes to the forms include page size, layout, the title of numerous columns, and minor formatting changes. The methods for annotating that a nuclides inventory is based on a lower limit of detection (LLD) value has changed, including the addition of a # symbol to indicate if that value was determined by “the use of indirect methods”. The revised certification statement will now consist of a statement based on the DOT’s certification statement required by 49 CFR 172.204 and statements based on the NRC’s certification statement required in 10 CFR 20, Appendix G, Section II. On September 30th, the last day of the original “grace period”, NRC published an update in the Federal Register stating, “Use of NUREG/ BR–0204, Revision 3 has been delayed. Until further notice, licensees should continue to use NUREG/BR–0204, Revision 2 and the versions of NRC Forms 540, 541 and 542 that were renewed in January 2020, or equivalent, as defined in NRC’s regulations.” WMG is working on inclusion of compliant NRC 540/540A and 541/541A forms in the RADMAN™ suite. We will likely be “holding” that software release, Version 9.5, pending further guidance from the NRC about an updated implementation date. Until then, we are working on a revision to the RADMAN™ software (version 9.4.2), targeted for release by the end of October, that will have the updated 2020 Emergency Response Guides in addition to the January 2020 Uniform Waste Manifest. Previous Next

Discover WMG's expertise in nuclear and radiological engineering, offering specialized services for the commercial nuclear industry. From dose assessments to segmentation and decommissioning planning, trust WMG for comprehensive solutions tailored to optimize waste management processes. With a commitment to cost-effective and efficient solutions, WMG serves as a reliable partner for navigating complex nuclear and radiological challenges. Waste Management Consulting WMG, a leader in nuclear and radiological engineering, offers a range of specialized services to address the diverse needs of the commercial nuclear industry. In addition to performing the functions listed below, we also offer advice and peer-review in a best-practices capacity. Our services and review capabilities include: DOSE ASSESSMENTS - Our Radiological Engineering expertise encompasses comprehensive assessments, including Off-Site Dose, Internal Dose, Site Boundary Dose, System/Equipment Shielding, Emergency Planning, and Dose-to-Public evaluations. SEGMENTATION PLANNING - WMG are the go-to experts for Segmentation Planning, collaborating with clients to optimize the planning process for component management and packaging. DECOMMISSIONING PLANNING - In the realm of Decommissioning Planning, WMG provides best practices guidance for waste management, ensuring that clients maximize opportunities prior to decommissioning and effectively classify, characterize, and package waste for optimized disposal. With a commitment to cost-effective and efficient solutions, WMG stands as a reliable partner for complex nuclear and radiological challenges. Radiological Engineering When it comes to radiological engineering, WMG stands at the forefront, harnessing the expertise of renowned professionals in the commercial nuclear field. We offer comprehensive solutions for all your radiological engineering needs, including off-site dose assessments, internal dose assessments, site boundary dose assessments, system/equipment shielding analyses, emergency planning - dose-to-public evaluations, and liquid release impacts. Segmentation Planning At WMG, our commitment to excellence extends to Segmentation Planning. We conduct activation analyses on major plant components, working closely with our clients to optimize the segmentation planning process. Regardless of the chosen disposition approach, we strive to develop the most cost-effective means to segment components into manageable pieces, aligning them with your intended packaging and shipment/disposal path. Decommissioning Planning Facing the complex challenge of decommissioning? WMG is your trusted partner for expert waste management planning advice. We guide you to leverage opportunities before entering the decommissioning phase, collecting critical information to ensure efficient waste classification, characterization, and packaging for disposal. Let us help you navigate the path to a successful decommissioning process. Dry Cask Storage Management WMG has spent over 30 years providing industry leading: Project Management Oversight Project Estimating Project Resource identification & coordination

Discover WMG's expertise in accurate radioactive waste characterization and classification, crucial for successful waste management projects. Learn about our systematic approach to determining waste weight, volume, and activity, ensuring compliance with NRC and DOT regulations. Trust WMG for industry-leading services in characterizing routine waste streams and handling any radioactive material with precision and reliability. Characterization Services WMG leverages the expertise of renowned professionals in the commercial nuclear industry to comprehensively address a wide range of your radiological engineering needs. Our services encompass Characterization and Classification, Shielding Analysis, Material Management Consulting, Fuel Pool Campaigns, and Decommissioning, enabling us to support your radioactive materials and waste management needs effectively. Characterization and Classification Radioactive material and waste management requires planned and systematic actions to provide confidence in correct and accurate results that employ best practices and are compliant with regulations. Correct characterization, waste classification, and transportation classification are fundamental in a successful material or waste management project. We pride ourselves on being the industry leader in providing those defensible characterization and classification results. Read More Characterization… It influences all other decisions downstream including packaging, storage, transportation, processing and disposal. Decommissioning Services Over the past four decades, we have provided support for the vast majority of D&D projects in various sectors including private, institutional, and government. We have also extended our expertise to international D&D projects and to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Read More Shielding Analyses Our experience with all US nuclear power plants and other US and international clients, allow WMG to provide proven and pragmatic best practices for our projects including Point-Kernel photon shielding programs to the most complex Monte Carlo Neutron-Particle Transport (MCNP) codes. More importantly, we have the experience to know which shielding analysis tool is appropriate for any shielding analysis. Read More Prior planning provides a solid foundation for success, enabling you to navigate challenges with confidence and achieve your goals with greater efficiency. Waste Management Consulting WMG applies over 200 years of collective staff nuclear industry experience in its approach to solving the unique waste management challenges that invariably present themselves. Read More

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Videos WMG - Who are We With 45 years of experience, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our service, from engineering solutions to software development and customer support. WMG has completed over 2,000 projects related to the management of radioactive materials within the commercial nuclear industry, with services performed at every U.S. operating nuclear power station. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and client satisfaction, we are the industry experts when it comes to waste characterization. View Video WMG - Customer Focused Experience the essence of customer-centricity with WMG. Discover how our expert teams collaborate seamlessly to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring unparalleled satisfaction every step of the way. View Video 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. View Video 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. View Video WMG - Dewatering Liners At WMG, we continuously strive for excellence in engineering design and fabrication. Our newly upgraded dewatering liner incorporates a range of key improvements, inspired by valuable feedback from operations, as well as insights from leading filter suppliers and liner fabricators. With these enhancements, we are proud to offer a solution that significantly reduces failure rates, improves quality, and delivers substantial savings in time, dose, and money. View Video

Discover WMG's expertise in accurate radioactive waste characterization and classification, essential for successful waste management projects. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in non-routine waste characterization for commercial and decommissioning power plants, ensuring defensible results. Trust WMG for precise characterization and classification services, vital for effective project planning and compliant waste transportation and disposal. Characterization and Classification Accurate and systematic actions are crucial in radioactive waste management to ensure correct and reliable results. The initial step for any successful waste management project is proper characterization, NRC classification, and DOT classification. At WMG, we pride ourselves as the industry leader in providing defensible characterization and classification results. Characterization aims to determine waste weight, volume, and activity for each radionuclide present in the radioactive material. NRC and DOT classification is then determined based on extensive rules and laws governing radioactive waste transportation and disposal. Proper characterization and classification results are essential for successful project planning, including shielding and packaging of radioactive material. At WMG, we specialize in non-routine waste characterization generated by commercial and decommissioning power plants for the past 40 years. Our expertise in characterizing routine waste streams also allows us to provide unparalleled services for any radioactive material. Routine Radioactive Material Since the introduction of 10 CFR 61, WMG has been simplifying the characterization and classification process for commercial nuclear utilities' routine plant wastes. We stay actively engaged in the development and enhancement of regulations governing these activities to ensure that utility perspectives are appropriately considered and represented in both NRC and DOT regulatory processes. In addition, we are pleased to provide characterization and classification analysis for routine projects. Perhaps the customer lacks the resources or simply prefers to have the industry-leading experts perform this service. Non-Routine Radioactive Material At WMG, non-routine projects refer to unique scenarios such as large or rare components, unusual waste streams, or legacy waste where the desired data may not have been collected or retained. These projects typically require innovative solutions for characterization, shielding, and packaging. We take great pride in providing services for non-routine projects, as they allow us to exercise our creativity and apply our expertise in radioactive waste management to unique and challenging scenarios. Irradiated Components Our expert analysts are industry leaders in irradiated components and are committed to providing accurate and reliable results. Metals exposed to neutron flux should generally be classified as irradiated components, and assessing the activation concentrations levels necessitates collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical and nuclear engineering. Our team is renowned for their expertise in this field and strives to maintain industry leadership in providing this service. Common examples of irradiated components include BWR Control Rod Blades, Reactor Vessels & Internals, as well as Nuclear Instrumentation from both BWRs and PWRs, such as LPRMs, excore detectors, and Reactor Vessel and Internals.

< Back 1979 WMG Founded Waste Management Group, Inc. was founded by Peter Tuite with two other partners in October of 1979, with the goal of getting into the radioactive waste management and software industry. However, in the first year they lost $100,000, causing the other two partners to pull out. Peter however was undeterred and was able to land a contract with Three Mile island. This put Waste Management Group, Inc. on the map and allowed for future growth. Soon after, the company’s name was shortened to WMG, inc. to avoid confusion with competitors.

Load Securement Blocking and Bracing Course Length: 1 Day Course Code: WMG-RC-200 Prerequisites: Basic Math Skills Satisfies: 49CFR172 Subpart H, Function-specific 172.704(a)(2), 10CFR71.5(a) & NRC IN 87-31 Audience Profile: Radioactive Material Shippers and shipping support: HP, RP Tech, Ops, Handlers initial & recurrent training. < Back Course Description: The WMG RC-200 course is a beginner-level course and good fundamental refresher designed to provide comprehensive training in the principles and practices of load securement, with a specific focus on blocking and bracing techniques. Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safe and effective transportation of cargo by road, rail, or sea. The course covers the fundamentals of load distribution, center of gravity considerations, and the application of various blocking and bracing methods to prevent shifting or damage during transit. Skills Gained: • Identify regulators who control the safe and secure transport of radioactive class 7 materials. • Explain the reasons proper load securement is required. • Identify proper load securement techniques and equipment. • Apply the practices discussed to the North American Cargo Securement Standard. • Demonstrate an understanding of U.S. DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety and Federal Highway Administration Rules and Regulations. • Describe how to safely load and secure specific types of commodities.