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< Back Characterization Services Brochure WMG: Defining Excellence in Radioactive Waste Management through Precision Characterization and Classification. Download Previous Next

< Back Employee Spotlight: Matthew Harper May 31, 2024 As one of our highly skilled Nuclear Engineers, Matthew Harper plays a crucial role in our organization, contributing his expertise and passion to ensure the success of our projects. Matthew Harper has been with WMG for almost 11 months, with his one-year anniversary in July! As a nuclear engineer at WMG, his responsibilities include: Supporting customers with the characterization and classification of low-level radioactive waste/materials Applying knowledge of NRC and DOT rules and regulations to ensure compliance Creating models in software programs like MegaShield™ and Monte Carlo Neutron-Particle Transport codes (MCNP®) to evaluate complex shielding and dose rate scenarios In his free time, Matthew enjoys golfing, walking his cat through forest trails, and taking the train into New York City to catch up with friends for the weekend. His favorite project so far has been working on the EnergySolutions Canada Walker Operations Facility, where he used MCNP to assist in evaluating fence-line dose rates. His favorite vacation destination so far is New Orleans, Louisiana, for its great food, rich culture, and Bourbon Street. Matthew's favorite genre of music is Alternative/Indie Rock, and he enjoys bands like Vundabar, flyingfish, and Hockey Dad. If he could be any animal for 24 hours, he would choose to be a peregrine falcon because they’re the fastest animals alive, capable of reaching up to 200 mph when diving. "I like how every project and assignment presents an opportunity for me to deepen my understanding of the radwaste industry and become more familiar with the nuances that come with it." -Matthew Harper, on working at WMG. Previous Next

< 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

< 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

< Back 2003 Transfer of Leadership Kevin Tuite takes over as President and CEO.

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IMDG Code Amendment 41-22 Corrections The International Maritime Organization (IMO) published an Errata and Corrigenda to the 2022 edition of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (Amendment 41-22). The International Maritime Organization (IMO) published an Errata and Corrigenda to the 2022 edition of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (Amendment 41-22). Users of the IMDG Code for international water transport of dangerous goods (hazardous materials) are asked to note the amendments and corrections contained in this Errata and Corrigenda effective December 2023. Many of the corrections are minor and miscellaneous in nature to correct grammatical errors. For more information and details, please download the IMDG Code Errata and Corrigenda on the IMO website: www.imo.org/en/publications/Pages/English.aspx “These articles are presented for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed represent the professional opinion of WMG, Inc. and its employees and have not been evaluated or approved by regulators. Readers are responsible for performing an independent evaluation and interpretation of any rules or regulations discussed herein.” Previous Next

< Back Employee Spotlight: John Grinley Mar 28, 2021 Come meet one of our team members! WMG is thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in Lakewood Ranch, Florida! Our new building is located just off University Parkway in downtown Lakewood Ranch, minutes away from sandy beaches and some of the nicest golf courses on the East coast. This beautiful new location will improve the lives of our employees, as well as providing us with a new base of operations in the Southeast. While our Peekskill location will remain our home office, this new location allows us room to continue to grow, while continuing to recruit the best and brightest individuals in the industry. Although this past year brought along many challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to become capable remote workers, making the WMG family more connected than ever. The lessons learned during the pandemic regarding teamwork, cooperation, and communication will allow our team to continue to work seamlessly with our clients and each other, regardless of geographical location. We look forward to our valued business partners paying our sunny new office a visit! Previous Next

Discover WMG, a trusted partner in the radioactive waste management industry. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to service, innovation, value, and integrity, we strive to earn and maintain the trust of our clients. As a family-owned small business, our experienced professionals are dedicated to your success. Trust WMG for unparalleled expertise and unwavering support in navigating the evolving challenges of our industry. TRUST Trust is fragile. It is difficult to earn and easy to lose. As our industry has evolved, companies have come and gone, yet WMG continues to thrive, in large part because of the trust our clients have in our capabilities. Our success is entirely dependent upon your success. Recent years have put increased pressure on our industry, and we are all asked to do more with less in the name of survival. Experienced professionals are retiring from the industry and in many cases, this process knowledge and expertise isn’t being replaced. As a proud, independent, family-owned small-business, specializing in software, engineering, characterization and management of radioactive material, our employees have always been our greatest asset. Our employees are recognized experts in the industry and highly respected by clients, competitors, regulators and industry groups for their capabilities and experience. Even with all of the new challenges we face, our mission of providing excellence in radioactive waste management through service, innovation, value and integrity remains unchanged, and more important than ever. Allow us the opportunity to earn your trust and we will show you what it means to have a partner in the industry that is just as committed to your success as you are. Sincerely, Kevin Tuite President and CEO

< Back 2003 Awarded Patents WMG receives patents for its innovative intact reactor pressure vessel packaging, which was used at several decommissioning sites, including San Onofre.

< Back WMG Welcomes New Employees May 21, 2024 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: Chandler Davis - Pro-Shipper™ Hetzel Bencomo - Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper Chandler Davis will enhance our logistics and shipping operations with his extensive knowledge and skills. Additionally, as we continue to grow and attract talent, Hetzel Bencomo will assist our administration team in keeping things running smoothly! We're confident that their contributions will drive our success and help us achieve new heights. Welcome to the team! Previous Next