Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Program
What's New

• A draft Revision of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been released for review and comment. The draft document can be found on the Acceptance Criteria page.
• All waste received for acceptance at the Solid Waste Operations Complex (SWOC) facilities will be disposal ready; meeting all applicable Federal and State land disposal restrictions (LDR) requirements, radiological stabilization requirements (GTC1 wastes and mobile radionuclides), 90 percent full requirements, and meeting the 50 per square inch (psi) compaction criteria for the disposal trenches.
• It is expected that all low level waste/mixed low level waste (LLW/MLLW) with a disposition path will have received treatment if required and shipped for final disposition.

• Updates have been made to the Waste Storage and Disposal Rates page.

• The Standardized Waste Profile Sheet and its instructions have been revised.  These files can be downloaded from the Tools page.
  • The revision were to the NTS requirements and editorial in nature.

• Update sections 2.12.1 and 3.4.2 to indicate reissue.

• The MS Excel^TM Container Data Sheet (CDS) Revision 3.2.0, MS Word^TM CDS Template, and the CDS help file of instructions have been updated. These files can be downloaded from the Tools page.

• Release of Final Revision 14 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria
  • The Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been revised to incorporate changes resulting from comments received.
• Updates have been made to the Waste Storage and Disposal Rates page.
• Waste specification Records (WSRds) 240 and 250 have been cancelled. The WSRds can be downloaded from the Tools page.
• The addition of a letter informing generators that all non conforming waste will be returned at the generator’s expense.

May 2007 – Draft Revision 14 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria.

• A draft Revision of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been released for review and comment. The draft document can be found on the Acceptance Criteria page
• Wood pallet requirements for wood pallets going into CWC. The requirements document can be found on the Tools page

November 2006 - Reissue of Revision 13 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria.

• Updated appendices to indicate reissue.

October 2006 – Revision 13 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria.

• Release of Final Revision 13 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria.
  • The Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been revised to incorporate changes resulting from comments received.
• Updates have been made to the Points of Contact and Waste Storage and Disposal Rates pages.
• Various Waste Specification Records (WSRd) have been revised to reflect acceptance criteria changes. The WSRd can be downloaded from the Tools page.
• The addition of letter to generators instructing how verification nonconformance issues will be conducted to the Waste Receipt Quality Assurance Program page.

March 2006 - Draft Revision 13 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria.

• A draft Revision of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been released for review and comment. The draft document can be found on the Acceptance Criteria page.

January 2006

• The Waste Specification Records (WSRd) has been updated. The Waste Specification Records (WSRd) file can be downloaded from the Tools page.

October 2005

• Updates have been made to the Points of Contact and Waste Storage and Disposal Rates pages.
• Waste Profile Sheet and Instructions have been revised. Waste Profile Sheet and the instructions file can be downloaded from the Tools page.
• The Container Data Sheet help file has been updated. Container Data Sheets and the help file can be downloaded from the Tools page.

• August 2005 – Revision 12 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria.
  
  
  • Release of Final Revision 12 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria
    • The Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been revised to incorporate changes resulting from the implementation the Master Documented Safety Analysis and public comment.
  • Release of revised WSRd 525
    • WSRd 525 was revised to reflect acceptance of the listed or characteristic organic codes on CWC Part A permit application for which the LDR treatment standard has been met.
  • The addition P, U, and some F codes for acceptance to the Low-Level Burial Grounds.
    • The addition of the codes was in response to the approval of the delisting modification for the ETF which treats the leachate from the Mixed Waste Trench Liner.
  • Release of revised Certificate of Conformance forms for CHPRC and Non CHPRC generators.
    • Under the revised forms minimum steel drum mass is no longer required, generators are still responsible for vent information.

May 2005

• A draft Revision 12 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been released for review and comment. The draft document can be found on the Acceptance Criteria page.

November 2004

• Release of Final Revision 11 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria
  • The Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been revised to incorporate changes resulting from the implementation of the Record of Decision for the Hanford Solid Waste Environmental Impact Statement.
• Release of revised WSRds 930 and 931
  • 930-05 and 931-04 were revised to reflect the approved RCRA part A Hanford Facility Dangerous Waste Permit Application to allow LDR compliant F006, F007 and F009 to be stored at the Central Waste Complex.

February 19, 2004

• Release of final Revision 10 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria
• Release of new version of CDS and instructions
• Release of Waste Profile Sheet (Rev 1) and instructions
• LDR certification may be submitted on a Waste Stream Basis (Waste Profile) or on each Waste Container

October 9, 2003

• Release of final Revision 9 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria and Minor Web Site Updates
• Rates changed for Waste Storage and Disposal Rates
• Updates have been made to the Points of Contact
• Sorbents, Stabilizers, Void Fillers list have been temporarily discontinued
• New Waste Profile Sheet and Instructions
  
  

July 7, 2003

• Release of final Revision 8 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria and Minor Web Site Updates
• Added Draft DOE Waste Profile Sheet Instructions
• Added Draft DOE Waste Profile Sheet
  
  

February 25, 2003

• Added the Draft Revision 8 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria
• Rates changed for Waste Storage and Disposal Rates
• Removed FY2002 WRM Numbers
• Added information to Sorbents, Stabilizers, Void Fillers
  
  

November 4, 2002 - FY2003 Storage/disposal rates and minor web site changes.

• The new FY2003 waste storage and disposal rates have been added and can be found on the rates page.
• A technical clarification has been added to the Acceptance Criteria page. This clarification relates to the acceptable size of containers for verification at the Hanford Site.
• The Container Data Sheet help file has been updated. Container Data Sheets and the help file can be downloaded from the Tools page.
  
  

October 1, 2002 - The Hanford Low-Level Burial Grounds Part A RCRA permit has been revised to allow disposal of WSC2 caustic waste in the LLBG mixed waste trenches. As a result, WSRds 930-04 and 931-03 have been replaced with 930-05 and 931-04, which allow disposal of WSC2 caustic waste.

September 10, 2002 - A general exception to the Acceptance Criteria page was added to allow for disposal of WSC2 caustic waste in the Mixed Waste Trench.

August 28, 2002 - A clarification was added to the Approved High Integrity Containers page to indicate that use of HDPE HIC containers for disposal requires a stream specific fire protection review:  

August 7, 2002 - New Web Site Design and Minor Content Updates New or significantly revised content includes the following:  

• A technical clarification has been added to the Acceptance Criteria page. This clarification relates to the acceptable weight of waste containers for verification at the Hanford Site.
• The Waste Specification Records and the WRSd Assignment matrix have been revised. The revised WSRds are 220-01, 230-01, 625-03, 626-03 and 627-04
• Several new products have been added to the Approved Sorbents, Stabilizers and Void Fillers page.
• New versions of the Waste Profile Sheet and Container Data Sheet are available on the Tools page. The Profile Sheet provides correct references to the new Revision 7 acceptance criteria. The Excel version of the Container Data Sheet corrects a minor error in the ISB disposal limits for isotopes Sb-125 and Te-125m. The Word version of the Container Data Sheet has not changed. Generator should begin using these new forms immediately.
• The SWITS data entry instructions for Hanford Site users have been updated to the latest version, available on the Tools page.
• Updates have been made to the Points of Contact and Waste Storage and Disposal Rates pages.

April 16, 2002 - Release of final Revision 7 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria and Minor Web Site Updates. 

Revision 7 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria was approved on April 8, 2002. Generators must comply with Revision 7 effective July 9, 2002.  Revision 7, a description of the major changes from Revision 6 to Revision 7, and information on the implementation period can be found on the Acceptance Criteria page.

A number of minor changes and updates have been made to the web site, including the following:

• Three Waste Specification Records (WSRds) have been revised (120-04, 409-02 and 931-03), along with some changes to the WSRd assignment matrix to address disposal of lead used for shielding.  The revised WSRds can be viewed from the Tools page.
• A correction was made to the Waste Profile Sheet form, which can be downloaded from the Tools page.
• The procedure for Hanford Site users to enter shipment data directly into the SWITS database has been updated and can be viewed from the Tools page.
• The Fiscal Year 2003 WRM numbers for off-site generators are available on the Rates page.
• Minor updates were made to the Point of Contact list, Acceptance Process , and Disposal information pages.

February 21, 2002 - Draft Revision 7 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria.

A draft Revision 7 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been released for review and comment.  The draft document can be found on the Acceptance Criteria page.

February 19, 2002 - Revised non-CHPRC waste storage and disposal rates.  

The FY02 storage and disposal rates for non-CHPRC generators have been reduced by 2.77%.  The new rates can be found on the Rates page.

October 4, 2001 - Revised Waste Specification Records, forms and Fiscal Year 2002 storage and disposal rates.

A number of changes have been made to the web site:

• The Waste Specification Records (WSRds) and the WSRd Assignment Matrix have been extensively revised.  The full set of WSRds, the WSRd Assignment Matrix, and other information is now published in a single Adobe PDF document, which greatly improves the readability and usability of this information.  Click on the link to view the new WSRd information.
• The Waste Profile Sheet form has been revised and is available on the Tools page.
• The Container Data Sheet Excel worksheet has been revised slightly.  The previous version 3.0 had some minor errors in determining when Uranium isotopes are reportable radionuclides.  This has been corrected in a new CDS 3.01 available for download from the Tools page.
• The Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) Notification and Certification forms have been revised to clarify notifications for hazardous debris that requires treatment by the alternative treatment standards of 40 CFR 268.45, and are available for download from the Tools page.
• The final Fiscal Year 2002 waste storage and disposal rates are provided on the Rates page.

June 29, 2001 - New Container Data Sheet form.

The Container Data Sheet form has been revised to include new data required under Revision 6 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria.  The MS Excel^TM version of the form performs radiological classifications using the updated data in HNF-EP-0063 Appendices A and B.  It has a number of useful new features, including the ability to import and export radionuclide data with Radcalc for Windows DOT shipping classification software.

April 20, 2001 - Release of Final Revision 6 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria (HNF-EP-0063) and Miscellaneous Web Site Updates.

Revision 6 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria (HNF-EP-0063) has been approved.  For a copy of the new acceptance criteria and information on the implementation schedule, visit the Acceptance Criteria page.  The more significant changes to the acceptance criteria are summarized briefly below.  For a complete description of the revisions, a redline/strikeout version showing changes from Revision 5 to Revision 6 is available on the Acceptance Criteria page. 

• References to the cancelled DOE Order 5280.2A have been deleted; when applicable, equivalent or new requirements from DOE Order 435.1 are cited.
• The prohibition on disposal of NRC Greater Than Class C waste has been removed, as have the special approvals required to store such waste.
• The requirements for disposal of TSCA PCB waste have been updated for consistency with the current TSCA regulations.  Certain types of TSCA PCB waste can now be disposed in the Low-Level Burial Grounds.
• Criteria for disposal of Category 3 waste and for preventing subsidence in the Low-Level Burial Grounds have been clarified.
• New waste numbers F006-F012 allowed at T Plant.
• DE-Ci limits have been raised at T Plant.
• Appendix A tables have been updated with additional radionuclides; specific activity, heat of decay and half-life data have been updated to the most current sources.
• Fissionable material content limits have been updated; includes new methods which allow additional flexibility for acceptance of uranium waste.
• The requirements for transuranic waste have been revised to be consistent with Hanford's transuranic waste certification program. The new requirements are in a rewrite of Appendix G.

Other changes to the web site include the following:

• The Waste Storage and Disposal Rates for non-CHPRC (i.e., non-CHPRC) customers have been reduced slightly.  See the Rates page for the new rates.
• New SWITS data entry instructions for Hanford Site waste generators are available on the Tools page.
• Minor changes were made to the Approved Sorbents page.

August 8, 2000 - Draft Revision 6 of Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria; New Disposal Information Page; New LDR Notification/Certification Forms; Miscellaneous Web Site Updates

• Draft Revision 6 of the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria
• New page on Disposal at Hanford: many DOE sites are planning disposal of low-level and mixed waste over the next several years.  This page describes the types of waste that can be disposed at Hanford in light of Federal and State regulations and Hanford permit requirements. 
• New Land Disposal Notification and Certification Forms: The State of Washington recently adopted the Federal LDR regulations effective on July 1, 1999 (includes Phase IV of the LDR regulations).  As an aid to generators shipping waste to Hanford, we have developed new LDR forms that simplify notification and certification under the Phase IV LDR regulations.
• Tools page: forms are now distributed as self-extracting compressed files for faster downloading; new links provided for useful regulatory information on the web.
• Waste Specification Records (WDRds): There are two significant changes to the WSRds.  First, the 401 WSRd has been revised to increase the flash point range up to 93 degrees Celcius to better address fire safety for storage in the Central Waste Complex.  Second, High Mercury Subcategory debris can now be managed under 600 Series WSRds 625-02, 626-02, and 627-03.  Sheets A and C of the WSRd Assignment Matrix have been revised to reflect these changes.
• Sorbents: added a new sorbent to the approved sorbents list.
• Points of Contact: updated the Hanford Points of Contact list.
  
  

February 28, 2000- Updated FY2000 Storage & Disposal Rates; Miscellaneous Web Site Updates

The Fiscal Year 2000 rates for storage and disposal of waste have been updated. We also made several minor changes, including updates to the Points of Contact list, addition of an approved High Integrity Container (HIC) to the HIC list, addition of several sorbents to the Approved Sorbents List, and updating organization names and company logos as a result of Hanford contractor reorganization.

July 6, 1999 - Miscellaneous Web Site Updates

Several new tools have been added to the web site, along with a bunch of minor updates. The following are the major changes with this release:

• We have developed a new spreadsheet, CDS2, that performs all of the Hanford radiological classification calculations. For off-site generators, it can also be used as a Container Data Sheet form. The CDS2 spreadsheet, along with detailed instructions for its use, are available from the Tools page.
• The Waste Profile Sheet form has been revised slightly, as have the Profile Sheet instructions. In addition, a simplified Waste Profile Sheet for one-time shipments, is provided. The revised Waste Profile Sheets and instructions are available from the Tools page.
• A new Underlying Hazardous Constituents (UHC)form is also provided on the Tools page. This form lists all of the UHCs from 40 CFR 268.48 along with the effective Universal Treatment Standard limits in the State of Washington (currently, the lower of the Phase II and Phase IV Universal Treatment Standards are applicable in Washington).
• Minor changes to the Waste Specification Records (WSRds), including revisions to Sheet A and Sheet D of the WSRd Assignment Matrix, and new WSRds 200-06, 820-01, 822-00, 900-03, 902-03, 930-03, and 931-01.
• Updates to the Hanford Point of Contact list.
• Links to the disposal rate information for off-site generators.

May 21, 1999 - Updated Waste Storage & Disposal Rates

October 28, 1998 - Minor Web Site Updates

• Several additional minor changes and corrections were made to the web site. Waste Specification Record (WSRd) numbers 404-02, 627-00 and 647-00 were corrected to 404-01, 627-02 and 647-01. Corrections were made to LDR subcategories for WSRds 810-01 and 812-01. Storage category corrections were made for WSRds 802-02 and 921-02. In addition, Sheet B and Sheet C and of the WSRd Assignment Matrix flow diagram were revised to incorporate the corrected WSRd numbers.

September 30, 1998 - Minor Web Site Updates

Several minor changes and corrections were made to the web site. Waste Specification Records (WSRds) 645-01, 646-01, and 647-00, were updated to allow all subcategories of D009 waste in these WSRds. In addition, Sheet C of the WSRd Assignment Matrix flow diagram for mixed waste liquids and solids WSRds was revised slightly. Product information for Corpex products on the Approved Sorbents List was also updated.

September 23, 1998 - Fiscal Year 1999 Storage/Disposal Rates

The Hanford waste storage and disposal rates have been updated with the FY99 rate information.

September 3, 1998 - Waste Specification Records

The Waste Specification Records (WSRds) have been revised and placed on a new page, which also describes the purpose of WSRds and how to assign a WSRd for a given waste stream. These WSRds replace the existing ones effective October 1, 1998.

July 27, 1998

Revised Polymer Sorbents for Aqueous Liquids, Notes & Limitations statement.

June 29, 1998 - Revised Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria

A major revision to the Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria has been released (now HNF-EP-0063, Revision 5). The document has been rewritten in a more concise format. The following are major changes:

• Overall content. The acceptance criteria document is now limited to technical acceptance criteria; most administrative requirements, forms, and general information have been removed. In addition, regulatory guidance and the background information for each requirement in the previous revision of the acceptance criteria (WHC-EP-0063-4) have been removed.
• Organization. Waste acceptance requirements have been reorganized by waste management unit rather than by waste type. This substantially clarifies the acceptance requirements for any given waste stream.
• Distribution and format. The Hanford Site Solid Waste Acceptance Criteria document is now distributed through the Internet. All proposed and final revisions will be placed on this web site. Requests for comments and notification of changes will be made by e-mail. Acceptance criteria are available in two formats: (1) HTML format for convenient online viewing with links to references and related information available on the Internet and (2) Adobe PDF format, which is the convenient method for printing a hard copy.
• Nonradioactive waste. Criteria relating to nonradioactive waste have been removed.
• Physical/chemical characterization of waste. A new set of chemical characterization requirements has been added (Section 2.3) to align with recent changes to our waste analysis plans. Specific requirements for compliance with federal and state land disposal restrictions are provided in Sections 2.3, 3.3.2, and 4.3.2.
• Radiological characterization and classification of waste. The requirements for radiological characterization have been expanded and clarified (Section 2.4). Radioisotope limits and calculation methods are provided in a new Appendix A. The requirement to manage ²³³U and radium as transuranic waste has been eliminated.
• Radiological release. This requirement defines when customers must attempt to obtain radiological release of mixed waste (Section 2.5.2).
• Clarification of waste management unit permit restrictions. Chapters 3 through 7 identify the allowable waste numbers, and whether the unit can accept PCB waste and waste from CERCLA cleanup activities.
• Liquid restrictions. The restrictions on acceptance of liquids at the Low-Level Burial Grounds, including the two lined disposal trenches, have been revised (Sections 3.3.2 and 4.3.1).
• Dose rate limits. Dose rate restrictions for each waste management unit have been modified slightly.
• Packaging. The packaging requirements for each waste management unit have been modified. In most cases, the new packaging requirements are less prescriptive, allowing customers more flexibility to meet storage and disposal requirements. The applicable container size and weight restrictions for each unit also are identified.
• Labeling. Requirements for labeling containers have been simplified.
• T-Plant Complex and Waste Receiving and Processing (WRAP) facility acceptance criteria. Each unit now has its own chapter with detailed acceptance criteria.
• Transuranic waste requirements. The Hanford Site currently is developing its certification program for shipment to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). This revision of the acceptance criteria provides interim requirements specific to transuranic waste. These requirements will be replaced when the WIPP certification program is complete.
• Sorbents, stabilizers, and void fillers. Approved sorbents, stabilizers, and void fillers have been removed from the document and placed on this web site to allow more frequent updating.

June 29, 1998 - Revised waste acceptance process and new forms

The process for obtaining approval for waste streams and waste shipments has changed. The major changes relate to two new forms used to describe waste streams and individual containers.

• Waste Profile Sheet. Waste streams are now described on a standard form, the Waste Profile Sheet, in lieu of Waste Certification Summaries. The Waste Profile Sheet is simpler to complete and provides more specific data needed to manage the waste stream. Electronic Waste Profile Sheet forms are available on this web site. The transition period for converting existing Waste Certification Summaries to Waste Profile Sheets is through the end of 1998. Waste Management Representatives will assist customers by drafting Waste Profile Sheets for existing approved waste streams.
• Container Data Sheet. Data on individual waste containers are now described on a simplified form, the Container Data Sheet, in lieu of the Solid Waste Storage/Disposal Record. The Container Data Sheet eliminates some unnecessary and redundant data. Electronic Container Data Sheet forms are available on this web site. Hanford Site customers who access the Solid Waste Information Tracking System (SWITS) database can input data directly in lieu of completing a Container Data Sheet.

June 29, 1998 - Tools

This web site includes a variety of new tools for customers. Besides electronic forms, the web site includes information on waste storage and disposal rates, lists of Waste Specification Records; approved sorbents, stabilizers, and void fillers; approved high integrity containers; and who to contact for more information. We will update this web site regularly as other tools are developed for our customers.