Department of Energy

evaluate the adequacy of standards and practices used in the disposal of low-level radioactive waste to identify any necessary corrective actions to address safe disposition of past, present, and future waste. The Implementation Plan describes the actions the Department is taking in response to the Board's recommendation which includes the following: • Complex-Wide assessment of the Department's low-level waste management practices to determine potential worker or public health and safety related concerns. • A regular program for forecasting future disposal needs relative to existing capacity. • Studies and assessments directed at improving low-level waste management practices, including volume reduction, and safety merits/demerits of privatization of disposal operations. • More immediate steps to complete low-level waste performance assessments covering all waste disposed