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Topic Term: Radionuclides


Technical Guidance

A Decision Framework for Applying Monitored Natural Attenuation Processes to Metals and Radionuclides in Groundwater

Provides a decision framework incorporating key aspects of EPA’s three-volume technical background series on MNA for metals and rads in groundwater, guidance on approaches and key issues associated with evaluating attenuation-based remedies, and a process to incorporate enhanced attenuation.

Technical Guidance

Decontamination and Decommissioning of Radiologically Contaminated Facilities

Compiles knowledge and experience acquired in recent years from facilities that have completed a D&D process, providing guidance on D&D to regulators, the public, project managers, cleanup contractors, and technology providers.

Technical Guidance

Real-Time Measurement of Radionuclides in Soil: Technology and Case Studies

Provides overview of the benefits of a streamlined data collection approach that has proven effective at radionuclide contaminated sites.

Case Studies

Determining Cleanup Goals at Radioactively Contaminated Sites: Case Studies

Summaries of the various regulatory standards and requirements that dictate cleanup at radioactively contaminated sites, discussion of processes used to develop cleanup levels, and case studies from 12 selected sites to demonstrate variations in the decision-making framework and basis.

Summary Report

Radiation Reference Guide: Relevant Organizations and Regulatory Terms

Resource of organizations, activities, and technical terminology related to radioactive contamination.

Technical Guidance

Regulatory Guidance for Permeable Reactive Barriers Designed to Remediate Inorganic and Radionuclide Contamination

Provides regulatory guidelines for the installation of permeable reactive walls for the remediation of inorganics and radionuclides.