An innovative approach to integrate the activities of a decommissioning and deactivation program (D&D) with a soil-groundwater clean up program has had significant positive results saving both money and time at the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site. The accomplishments that have been achieved by the combining the two programs have been remarkable including significant cost savings, economies of scale for sampling and document generation, and alignment of common objectives. Because of the coordination of both activities area-wide “end states” can be formulated and be consistent with the customers’ cleanup goals and federal regulations. This coordinates and aligns both the environmental clean up and D&D objectives because each must be addressed simultaneously and comprehensively. In this respect, resources from both organizations can be pooled to take advantage of the strengths of each. The new approach allows more efficient use of lean financial resources and optimizes workforce activities to attain the common objectives while being more cost effective, more protective of the environment, and optimizing the use existing resources.
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The 11th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management
September 2–6, 2007
Bruges, Belgium
Conference Sponsors:
- Nuclear Division and Environmental Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-4339-0
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Innovative Integration of Decommissioning and Deactivation Program With Soil-Groundwater Clean Up Program Has Positive Results on Budget and Schedule: A Case Study Available to Purchase
Bruce G. Schappell,
Bruce G. Schappell
Bechtel Savannah River Company, Aiken, SC
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Gregory G. Rucker
Gregory G. Rucker
Washington Savannah River Company, Aiken, SC
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Bruce G. Schappell
Bechtel Savannah River Company, Aiken, SC
Gregory G. Rucker
Washington Savannah River Company, Aiken, SC
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ICEM2007-7199, pp. 707-712; 6 pages
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May 29, 2009
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Schappell, BG, & Rucker, GG. "Innovative Integration of Decommissioning and Deactivation Program With Soil-Groundwater Clean Up Program Has Positive Results on Budget and Schedule: A Case Study." Proceedings of the The 11th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management. 11th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management, Parts A and B. Bruges, Belgium. September 2–6, 2007. pp. 707-712. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEM2007-7199
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