US Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention Awareness Plan

摘要

This document provides a waste minimization plan pursuant to DOE Orders 5400.1, General Environmental Protection Program, 5400.3, Hazardous and Radioactive Mixed Waste Program, and 5820.2A, Radioactive Waste Management. The implementation guidance for Order 5400.1 establishes a general waste reduction program consolidating the above DOE orders and requires DOE's Idaho operation office (DOE-ID) to issue a Waste Minimization Plan for all operating facilities and sites under DOE-ID's purview. These sites include Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL), Component Development and Integration Facility, Grand Junction Project Office, and West Valley Development Project. The overall objective of this Pollution Prevention Program is to implement waste minimization practices to achieve a realistic reduction in the total generation of wastes. This plan for reduction in quantity and toxicity of wastes provides a baseline for the implementation of the DOE-ID Pollution Prevention Program. Waste minimization and Pollution Prevention Awareness Programs are both included. The organization of the program at each level and each level's minimization functions are provided. Functions include planning, training, program implementation, reporting, auditing, waste tracking, and program evaluation. Recommendations for improving the current database and the current waste tracking methodology are discussed. A proposed waste assessment procedure for characterizing wastes and examining the available waste minimization options is presented. INEL uses several methods of technology transfer to facilitate the exchange of possible waste minimization techniques. The basis for a program assessment methodology provides for investigation into the effectiveness of the minimization techniques, budget and management as well as product and service quality.