< Back Employee Spotlight: Michael Kershman Oct 2, 2023 Come meet one of our team members! Michael Kershman is WMG's new Software Technical Manager, joining us in August 2023. Michael is a Navy veteran with over 25 years of experience as a Health Physicist, including 12 years of radioactive and mixed waste shipping experience. As Software Technical Manager, some of Michael's duties and responsibilities include: Testing, maintenance, and implementation of software. Providing technical direction for development, design and systems integration. Collaboration with the programming team to incorporate user feedback into WMG software programs, ensuring high-quality user experiences. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his son, sharing common activities such as scuba diving, bike riding, and skeet shooting. In Michael's own words: "Variety is the key to life". "The work itself is interesting, helping to develop industry leading software that strives to make it easier for the client to do their job is exciting. But more than that, working with a group of people that values each other’s contributions and cares enough to hear everyone’s voice on issues makes it more like a family project than a job." – Michael Kershman, on working at WMG. Previous Next

< Back WMG Welcomes New Employees Sep 26, 2025 We're excited to announce the newest members of the WMG Family! Please join us in wishing them a warm welcome to the team! We're thrilled to announce our newest addition to the WMG Family! Joining us are: Jason Tuite - Business Operations and Software Analyst Christos Markakis - Software Developer Jason will strengthen our business operations by optimizing workflows and supporting our software analysis efforts, ensuring that our tools continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Christos will enhance our development team by bringing innovative coding solutions and technical expertise that will help advance our software capabilities. We’re confident that their contributions will drive our success and help us achieve new heights. Welcome to the team! Previous Next

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.

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

Discover WMG's Special Packaging page, where we showcase innovative solutions for safely transporting radioactive waste. Explore how our expertise and rigorous training ensure compliance with regulations and minimize risks. Trust WMG for specialized packaging options tailored to your unique needs, backed by decades of industry-leading experience and commitment to excellence. Packaging and Liners WMG is your go-to source for Specialty Packaging and Liners in the nuclear power sector. As Nuclear Power Facilities undergo continuous upgrades, the demand for Specialty Packages is inevitable. WMG excels as a turnkey provider, offering design, fabrication, and regulatory compliance services for components like reactor heads and heat exchangers. Our expertise extends to metal liners tailored for commonly used casks, ranging from 8-120s to 14-215s. With two standard designs and a focus on steel open-top liners, WMG ensures reliable solutions for secure transportation and storage. Choose WMG for streamlined, efficient solutions to meet the unique challenges of nuclear power facilities. Specialty Packaging Nuclear Power Facilities are continuously maintaining and upgrading their overall material conditions. These activities invariably result in the need to package for shipment or store large, non-standard sized power plant components. Read More Standard and Custom Liner Services WMG specializes in the production of various metal liners designed to interface with commonly used casks in the industry, ranging from 8-120s to 14-215s. Our primary focus is on steel open-top liners with wide mouth openings. We offer two standard designs: liners with a ¼" thick body that can be lifted from the lid or lifted from the body (with or without a secondary lid). Read More FLTRSTOR™ The FLTRSTOR™ system revolutionizes the process of loading, storing, and shipping filters that significantly enhance efficiency compared to the traditional method of simply dropping filters into a container. Read More Dewatering Liners Our Dewatering liners incorporate a range of key improvements, inspired by valuable feedback from operators, 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. Read More

PHMSA Quarterly Newsletter Are you getting the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA's) quarterly newsletter? April - June 2025 Introducing New Leadership PHMSA is pleased to welcome Mr. Ben Kochman as Deputy Administrator and current Acting Administrator. Ben joins us from the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), where he served as Director of Pipeline Safety Policy. In this role, he led efforts to advocate for effective federal safety policy on behalf of the interstate natural gas pipeline and storage industry. This appointment marks a return for Mr. Kochman, who held executive level appointed positions within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) previously, including serving as PHMSA’s Director of Governmental, International, and Public Affairs. In that role, he served as the lead executive representing the Agency before Congress, the media, and stakeholder groups. Mr. Kochman also served as a Senior Congressional Affairs Officer on behalf of former Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao, where he acted as a liaison with Congress for a variety of issues, including assisting with outreach for PHMSA. Learn more about Mr. Kochman here . Deputy Administrator Kochman is committed to President Trump’s goal of alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining our safe transportation system. Share your input with us today! Also returning to PHMSA is Keith Coyle, who has been appointed to PHMSA’s leadership team as our new Chief Counsel. Before joining PHMSA, Mr. Coyle was a Shareholder in the Washington, D.C. office of Babst Calland, where he focused on matters involving energy and natural resources, including the regulation of pipelines and transportation of hazardous materials. Previously, Mr. Coyle served as Legislative Counsel for former U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX), who was then the Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and a Subcommittee Chairman on the Ways and Means Committee, and was an Attorney Advisor for PHMSA between 2008–2012. See Mr. Coyle’s full bio, here . New to the team, but no stranger to PHMSA, Emily Wong joins as the Director of Governmental, International, and Public Affairs for PHMSA. Prior to joining PHMSA, Ms. Wong was Director of Federal Relations at the American Petroleum Institute (API), where she advocated on environmental and midstream segment issues, including legislation and regulations impacting pipelines and the transportation of hazardous materials, on behalf of the oil and natural gas industry. Ms. Wong has also served as Director of Legislative Affairs for the American Public Gas Association, as a Senior Advisor at the Department of Transportation and an Attorney Advisor at the Department of Energy during President Trump’s first administration, and as counsel for two committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. See Ms. Wong’s full bio here . Hazardous Materials Registration The 2025–2026 registration year begins officially on July 1st and ends on June 30th of the following year, with early registration opening May 1st. The updated 2025 registration brochure will be available in mid-April. To download or print this brochure, visit our website . The tips below are intended to help you prepare for the upcoming 2025 registration year. To avoid errors and processing delays, please do not submit your registrations for the 2025 registration year prior to May 1st. Any registrations submitted before this date will not be processed. Online registration is the quickest and most effective way to obtain your Hazardous Materials Registration Certificate! To register online, enter through the PHMSA Portal at: https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov . When renewing your registrations, please use your HM Company ID to avoid errors in typing business name and company address. If you don't know your HM Company ID, please contact our registration help desk for assistance by email register@dot.gov or phone. The registration help desk can be reached at the following numbers: (202) 934-1630 for businesses beginning with the letters A–M (202) 934-1631 for businesses beginning with the letters N–Z Registrants should also contact the registration help desk for assistance with any of the following: Confirming the status of registrations submitted by mail or ACH (registrants should allow up to 14 days for processing); Assistance with locating previously-submitted registrations; Assistance with financial payment issues, such as disputes, refunds, or other concerns. Please submit only business contact information. Please note that the contact information you submit during the registration process, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, may be disclosed in response to requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552. For more information, visit: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/registration/registration-overview Note: While PHMSA initiated the rulemaking process to adjust the registration fee structure, following the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, there will be no changes for the 2025–2026 registration year . For additional information and access to the dockets or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov or DOT's Docket Operations Office. The docket number for this rulemaking activity is PHMSA-2022-0033 (HM-208J). So far, PHMSA has published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) , a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) , and held a Public Meeting to solicit public input on possible changes. New Process for PHMSA’s Letters of Interpretation On April 8, 2025, PHMSA announced its updated interpretations process to allow stakeholders to play a role in reviewing and providing feedback on interpretations requests. The updated process not only offers more transparency, but also provides stakeholders with an opportunity to provide feedback on best practices for compliance with safety requirements covering the transportation of hazardous materials and the operation of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems. Through PHMSA’s updated interpretations process, stakeholders can review and comment on interpretations requests prior to issuance of the agency’s final written interpretation. Stakeholders will have up to 30-days following the submission of a request to provide feedback related to compliance with the regulation in question. Prior to the new process, stakeholders were only made aware of new interpretations after their issuance. To submit a request for interpretation or learn more about the new process, visit PHMSA’s interpretations webpage . Stakeholders interested in receiving email notifications when new interpretation requests are added to PHMSA’s website for comment can sign up here. Interested in being the first to know when PHMSA posts notices and rulemakings to the Federal Register? Receive email notifications from the Federal Register whenever PHMSA posts by visiting the Federal Register site and clicking 'Subscribe' at https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration . Opportunity for Collaboration: RD&T Releases RFI on Pressure Relief Devices On March 19, 2025, PHMSA’s Research, Development, & Technology Program (RD&T) published a Request for Information (RFI) titled “Determining the Effectiveness of Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) on Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs).” This RFI aims to gather more information to inform bonfire testing for various PRDs on different COPVs. The knowledge gained will help guide the RD&T program’s future research efforts and support the development of improved safety guidance for COPVs. We invite professionals and experts in the field of COPVs to contribute their expertise by responding to the RFI. Your input is invaluable in advancing safety and innovation in this important area. The RFI can be found in the Federal Register Notice at the link below. We look forward to your responses and collaboration! https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/19/2025-04605/hazardous-materials-request-for-feedback-on-determining-the-effectiveness-of-pressure-relief-devices Update: Expanded HazMat Supplement (EHS) Experimental Commodity Flow Data In April 2024, PHMSA OHMS released its Expanded Hazmat Supplement (EHS) —a groundbreaking dataset designed to enhance understanding and management of hazardous materials transportation. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau, the EHS represents a significant expansion of the 2022 Commodity Flow Survey (CFS). This innovative dataset incorporates supplemental questions and new self-reported data from hazardous materials (hazmat) shippers utilizing DOT-regulated specification packaging. The EHS provides critical insights into key areas, including the types of hazardous materials shipped, packaging specifications, quantities and weights, and the primary modes of transportation. The availability of this data marks a pivotal step forward in advancing public safety, supporting first responders, and enabling data-driven decision-making. By offering a more comprehensive understanding of hazmat flows, the EHS is expected to inform risk assessments, enhance mitigation strategies, and promote research aimed at improving safety outcomes. To further support the effective use of this experimental data product, OHMS is pleased to announce the release of additional resources. These resources include a new User Guidance Document to help users better understand and utilize the data for informed decision making. You can access this new resource online here: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82010 . Additional helpful materials are coming soon: Tutorials : Instructional videos will be made available in the future to assist users in navigating the dataset, understanding its structure, and leveraging its insights. Data Visualizations : OHMS is developing a series of visual tools to highlight key trends and observations derived from the data. These visualizations will be accessible on the PHMSA website to facilitate user engagement and understanding. This initiative underscores OHMS’s commitment to advancing hazardous materials safety through transparency, innovation, and collaboration. Stakeholders are encouraged to monitor the PHMSA website for updates and to explore the EHS dataset as a valuable resource for enhancing safety and decision-making in the hazmat sector. For more information and to access the dataset, please visit the PHMSA website. Together, we can work toward a safer and more informed future. Request for Proposal: Risk Assessment for HAZMAT Packages in an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Environment The RD&T program published a Request for Proposal titled “Risk Assessment for HAZMAT Packages in an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Environment.” The RFP seeks out expertise, capabilities, and experience to evaluate the safety performance of existing dangerous goods packaging requirements in an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) environment. The work will account for operational conditions specific to the carriage of dangerous goods via UAS, the corresponding hazards, the safety performance of existing packaging standards, and will identify appropriate risk mitigation measures. It will also identify potential hazards associated with malfunctions of UAS package containment systems at various cruise altitudes, up to 400 feet above ground level (AGL), which could drop items during transit, inadvertently. More information on how to submit a proposal can be found at the link below or interested parties can search and find the information from the SAM.gov home page, by selecting "Contract Opportunities" and searching by the RFP number 693JK325R0002. Read the RFP, here: https://sam.gov/opp/4461103b19b04e8db1a0422f7e3da8ed/view Check the Box: Hazardous Matt & Friends Poster Series PHMSA's Check the Box campaign steps into a colorful new dimension with the launch of the “Hazardous Matt & Friends” poster series . Featuring the playful character Hazardous Matt and his hazardous material friends, the collection makes hazmat safety accessible, memorable, and even whimsical—without compromising on the seriousness of the message. The posters can be printed and displayed at home, at work, or in school to encourage hazardous materials awareness, with a QR code to direct the public to more helpful resources. PHMSA will be revealing the posters every other week on social media – follow us on X and LinkedIn and share the posters with your network! ERG2024: One Year Anniversary PHMSA is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook ! The ERG provides life-saving information to first responders in the immediate aftermath of a hazmat transportation incident. In the last year, PHMSA distributed over 1.8 million free books to fire fighters, police officers, emergency services, tribal nations, and more. In addition, join the 2.6 million users around the world and download the free ERG mobile app . Download it on the iOS or Google Play stores. The “ How to Use the ERG 2024 ” video from the International Association of Firefighters (IAFC) is now available on YouTube. For more information and ERG resources, go to https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/training/hazmat/erg/emergency-response-guidebook-erg . Have a comment on the ERG? Send it to ERGcomments@dot.gov . PHMSA is already working on updates for the ERG 2028 and welcomes your feedback! PHMSA develops compliance assistance materials that make it easier to understand and comply with the HMR. Electronic versions of these resources are available at: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/training/hazmat/publications . For additional information contact: The Hazardous Materials Info Center 1.800.HMR.4922 or (1.800.467.4922) E-mail: infocntr@dot.gov https://www.phmsa.dot.gov Questions or suggestions for the next newsletter? 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< Back REACh™ Detector System Jul 11, 2021 Successful Completion of the Field Testing The REACh™ Detector System measures gamma dose rates and gamma emitting activity by radionuclide, delivering quick and accurate characterization results. The results of the field testing for our REACh™ Detector System are in, and we could not be more pleased with them. The testing consisted of performing gamma scans for twenty-nine real packages of radioactive waste varying in size from 55-gallon drums to 20-foot intermodal containers. Waste forms included ion exchange resins, routine dry active waste (DAW), contaminated and activated metals, and fly ash. The results of the field testing were in good agreement with those found with a High Purity Germanium Detector and the total gamma emitters found were within 10%. The final characterization results from the REACh™ System including hard to detect isotopes from the RADMAN™ Interface, were over 20% lower than the results provided by the waste generators on the average. The REACh™ Detector has the capability to detect gamma emitters very quickly with a dynamic count time that is completed in a matter of seconds. Dynamic count times for the packages analyzed ranged from 1 to 19 seconds with all but 2 packages analyzed in less than 10 seconds. One of the final tests completed was a “walk-around” scan of an intermodal container with 6 individual readings taken. The walk around scan was completed in roughly 1 minute and the results were within 4% of those obtained using fixed detector locations and count times totaling more than 20 minutes. With the power of REACh™, the need to have subject matter experts on-site for low-level characterization and classification work is reduced, saving the user time, dose, and money and delivering accurate readings within seconds. The innovation of the REACh™ Detector, built on the power & reliability of our RADMAN™ Suite, is the way of the future for how low-level waste will be characterized and classified. The results of the field test exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to providing our valued clients and partners with more updates soon. Previous Next

< Back 2026 RADMAN™ User's Group Meeting Registration is Live! Mar 20, 2026 We’re excited to announce the 2026 RADMAN™ Users Group Meeting! Each year, RADMAN™ users from across the nuclear industry come together to exchange real-world experience, operational insight, and regulatory best practices. This year’s meeting will feature: Peer-to-peer collaboration and cross-industry networking Operational updates on RADMAN™, RADMAN™ IMS, and REACh™ CZT Regulatory-aligned practices and implementation lessons learned Post-meeting training sessions focused on practical application and defensible workflows And of course, some great fun family activities! Over the years, attendees have consistently shared that the meeting provides technical depth and cross-industry perspective that can be directly applied to their programs. We look forward to bringing the RADMAN™ community together again this July! To register and for more details, sign into the User's Area at WMG | RADMAN Users Area and navigate to the 2026 RADMAN™ User's Group Meeting page. Previous Next

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Discover the FLTRSTOR™ system, revolutionizing the handling of radioactive filters for enhanced efficiency. With integrated racks and pallets, our system accommodates up to 104 Tri Nuclear type filters, streamlining storage, shipping, and processing. Experience cost savings and increased productivity with this innovative solution, minimizing handling and maximizing container capacity for large-scale filter cleanout campaigns. FLTRSTOR™ The FLTRSTOR™ system revolutionizes the process of loading, storing, and shipping filters, significantly enhancing efficiency compared to the traditional method of simply dropping filters into a container. Comprising four (4) racks with integrated pallets, the FLTRSTOR™ system enables the reliable accommodation of up to 104 Tri Nuclear type filters (e.g., 6" diameter x 30" length) within our 8-120 custom Open-Top Container, which is provided as part of the system. This integrated solution eliminates the need for multiple handling of each filter during storage, dose profiling, container loading/unloading, and processing, while also increasing the quantity of filters that can be shipped simultaneously. By loading 104 filters in each outgoing FLTRSTOR™ container, significant cost savings are achieved by reducing the number of expensive 8-120B cask shipments and minimizing the required number of containers for large filter cleanout campaigns. Key Features One of the key advantages of the FLTRSTOR™ system is its ability to significantly reduce the number of lifting operations required to load filters into the container. This reduction not only minimizes personnel exposure (with one customer reporting a dose savings of over 50% compared to loading individual filters), but it also allows for the optimal positioning of higher dose rate filters at the center of the load, maximizing cask shielding during transport. This positioning is made possible by the traceable individual rack storage cell locations. Rack Handling The FLTRSTOR™ racks can be conveniently staged on the pool floor, occupying a footprint of 24" x 58". Alternatively, they can be hung from a suitable curb hanger with a robust weight capacity of approximately 500 lbs. Once a rack is fully loaded, it is removed and placed inside the provided WMG 8-120 custom open top container. Two (2) racks fit at the bottom of the 120 container, with the remaining two (2) racks stacking on top. Once all the racks are loaded, the container lid is securely re-installed, and the cask is prepared for shipment off-site to its ultimate disposition. Rack Features Stainless steel construction with multiple drain holes to support underwater loading. Height = 30 1/8" Footprint = 24"x54" Tare Weight = 180 lbs. Maximum Gross Weight = 530 lbs.

Discover the revolutionary REACh™ system for low-level waste characterization and classification. By measuring gamma dose rates and gamma emitting activity, REACh™ provides quick and accurate results. With waste stream specific scaling factors from the RADMAN™ database, even hard-to-detect nuclides are accounted for, ensuring complete characterization and classification in a single step. Trust REACh™ for efficient and precise waste management solutions. Unlock the Potential - Embrace the Future The REACh™ Detector System revolutionizing LLRW Waste Package Characterization - Where Accuracy Meets Efficiency! An Innovative Step The REACh™ System signifies an advancement in the way low-level waste is characterized and classified. By directly measuring gamma dose rates and gamma emitting activity of radionuclides, the REACh™ System can provide rapid and precise characterization results. This is made possible through a fully integrated system involving the REACh™ Detector and the RADMAN™ industry standard radwaste management platform. The detection of hard-to-detect radionuclides (e.g., H-3, C-14, Tc-99, TRUs, etc.) is achieved by utilizing waste stream specific scaling factors from the RADMAN™ database, thus enabling comprehensive characterization and classification in a single straightforward process. The Challenge Overly conservative results can significantly increase the costs associated with packaging, transporting, and disposing of the waste. Current methods for characterizing low-level radioactive waste rely on rough approximations that often lead to overly conservative results. To reduce cost and determine disposition alternatives, more accurate methods are necessary. The current regulatory guidance for characterizing Dry Active Waste (DAW) is hardly representative and the inaccuracies of this method are compounded by the practice of compositing the swipes over time prior to analysis. This leads to an underestimation of short-lived radionuclides, which are typically found in low-level radioactive waste (LLRW). When dose-to-curie conversion techniques are utilized and hard-to-detect radionuclides are estimated using scaling factors relative to Co-60 or Cs-137, underestimating the short-lived gamma emitters results in an overestimation of the hard-to-detect radionuclides, as well as Co-60 and Cs-137, since the majority of the dose rate is attributable to these two radionuclides. Reliable and efficient real-time radionuclide concentration data is crucial during the processing of nuclear waste at commercial power plants. Our Solution The REACh™ Detector system is the solution that has been developed to provide a fast, accurate In-Situ Characterization as compared to what is currently available. This Solution has been designed to save the user time with instantaneous readings, thus minimizing dose with an ALARA conscious solution, and minimizes potential human errors with the integration of both software and hardware.

Training Resources Welcome to the WMG library! Listed below are various resources regarding regulations and best practices issued by the corresponding agencies. These serve as guides to offer knowledge and practical guidance to ensure compliance and excellence in navigating the landscape of regulatory requirements and industry standards.