Facility/Building Number

Radiochemical Development Facility / Building 3019

Category

2

Description of Building Operations

 Storage and handling of radioactive materials (U-233).

 Storage and handling of UF6 traps  Non-destructive inspection/examination of U-233 storage containers including imaging the contents of the containers, engraving unique identifying numbers on containers, passive and active neutron assaying and gamma spectrometry of containers.  Fabrication of small test targets, monitoring and collection of internally generated wastes and repackaging of internally generated wastes.

Summary of Major Hazards

Radioactive materials (including fissionable material) and radioactive waste.

Summary of Controls

Safety class structures, systems and components  Cell 1 confinement and structure,  Cell 2 confinement and structure,  Cell 3 confinement and structure,  Tube vault structure,  3020 Stack.  Vacuum lift system HEPA filters  Type B packages

Safety-significant structures, systems and components  Penthouse confinement and structure,  Sprinklers from risers 1, 2, and 4 for hallways and laboratories,  HEPA filters in COG and LOG ventilation systems,  Inspection chamber, shielded transfer carrier and Lexan box.

Administrative Control Programs  Radiation Protection Program  Emergency Management Program  Fire Protection Program  Quality Assurance Program  Configuration Management Program  Maintenance Program  Nuclear Criticality Safety Program  Materials Tracking Program  Procedures