SD 1027, Change Notice 2, Guidance on Using Release Fraction and Modern Dosimetric Information Consistently With DOE-STD-1027-92, Hazard Categorization and Accident Analysis Techniques for Compliance with DOE Order 5480.23, Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports, Change 1
This guidance provides a consistent approach and facilitates the use of updated dosimetry and release fractions in establishing the hazard category for a nuclear facility, as required in 10 C.F.R. 830, Subpart B, Nuclear Safety Management, Safety Basis Requirements, Section 202 (b)(3). Supersedes SD 1027, Change Notice 1, Guidance on Using Release Fraction and Modern Dosimetric Information Consistently With DOE-STD-1027-92, Hazard Categorization and Accident Analysis Techniques for Compliance with DOE Order 5480.23, Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports, Change Notice No. 1, dated 5-13-14.
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Section 1
Change Summary
Directive Identification Changes Date Version
SD 1027, GUIDANCE ON
USING RELEASE
FRACTION AND
MODERN DOSIMETRIC
INFORMATION
CONSISTENTLY WITH
DOE STD 1027-92,
HAZARD
CATEGORIZATION AND
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS
TECHNIQUES FOR
COMPLIANCEWITH DOE
ORDER 5480.23,
NUCLEAR SAFETY
ANALYSIS REPORTS,
CHANGE NOTICE NO. 1
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HAZARD CATEGORIZATION AND ACCIDENT ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR
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AT1-3 Section 2.2: Final
Hazard
Categorization
Clarifying language added to
Section 2.2.
This supplemental directive,
approved in 2011, was written
to be consistent with STD-1027-
1992, which is based on the
ICRP 26 system, while
permitting the use of dose
coefficients from the ICRP 60
system. In 2018 DOE updated
the hazard categorization
standard based on dose
coefficients from the ICRP 60
system.
DOE-STD-1027-2018 and this
supplemental directive provide
a consistent framework but
made different choices in
developing the HC2 threshold
tables. The ICRP recognizes that
different chemical compounds
of a radionuclide behave
differently in the body,
specifically in how inhaled
radionuclides move from the
lungs to the blood. DOE-STD-
1027-1992 and 1027-2018
always choose the most
conservative lung absorption
class in developing their tables
while this supplemental
directive uses the ICRP
“Recommended default
absorption type for particulates
when no specific information is
available” where a
recommendation exists and
otherwise uses the most
conservative option. This results
in differences between the
tables in STD-1027-2018 and
this supplemental directive.
There is value in both
approaches and by presenting
tables based on the ICRP’s
recommended default values
the NNSA provides
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supplementary information that
can be used to avoid excessive
conservatism where
appropriate.
If the final hazard categorization
analysis shows that the release
fractions assumed in Table 1 of
Attachment 2 or Attachment 6
are not conservative, then the
Table 1 threshold values should
be adjusted following the
approach included in Section
2.2.1 below. In particular, the
lung absorption classes must be
reviewed to assure the proper
class has been selected given
the form of the material and the
postulated accident scenarios
when inhalation of material is a
concern.
NOTE: Any adjustments to the
release fraction should be
technically defensible and
appropriately conservative and
documented and cannot be
accounted for in any other
parameter in determining the
adjusted threshold quantity.
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Section 2
3 2 CANCELLATION. None. When
implemented for a nuclear
facility, the methodology
provided
in Attachments 1 and 2 of this
guidance should be used as a
consistent approach to use
modern
dosimetry and release fractions
when performing hazard
categorization consistent with the
following sections from DOE-STD–
1027–92, Hazard Categorization
and Accident Analysis
Techniques for compliance with
DOE Order 5480.23, Nuclear
Safety Analysis Reports, Change
Notice No. 1, September 1997
(DOE STD 1027-92):
• Section 2.1, Preliminary
Assessment of Facility
Hazard
• Section 3.1.1, Initial
Radiological Hazards
Screening
• Section 3.1.2, Final Hazard
Categorization
• Attachment 1, Table A.1,
Thresholds for
Radionuclides
CANCELLATION. NA-1 SD G
1027, dated 11-28-11. When
implemented for a nuclear
facility, the methodology
provided in Attachments 1 and 2
of this guidance should be used
as a consistent approach to use
modern dosimetry and release
fractions when performing
hazard categorization consistent
with the following sections from
DOE-STD–1027–92, Hazard
Categorization and Accident
Analysis Techniques for
compliance with DOE Order
5480.23, Nuclear Safety Analysis
Reports, Change Notice No. 1,
September 1997 (DOE STD 1027-
92):
• Section 3.1.2, Final
Hazard Categorization
• Attachment 1, Table A.1,
Thresholds for
Radionuclides
Most Header Attachment 1: Hazard
Categorization Methodology
Attachment 1: Hazard
Categorization Guidance
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7 1 Section 2.1, Preliminary
Assessment of Facility Hazard
Section 3.1.1, Initial Radiological
Hazards Screening
Section 3.1.2, Final Hazard
Categorization
Attachment 1, Table A.1,
Thresholds for Radionuclides
• Section 3.1.2, Final Hazard
Categorization
• Attachment 1, Table A.1,
Thresholds for
Radionuclides
8 2.1 pgh1 Initial radiological hazards
screening enables facility
managers to determine quickly
the likely facility categorization.
This process is to provide an initial
screening of the potential
radiological hazards represented
by a facility. It should be used for
preliminary assessment of facility
hazards in “plans and schedules”
for proposed upgrades to
Documented Safety Analyses
when a Hazards Analysis has not
been performed. Per DOE STD
1027-92, all nuclear facilities (i.e.,
radiological, Hazard Category 1, 2
and 3) must be screened to
ensure they are properly
categorized.
Initial radiological hazards
screening enables facility
managers to determine quickly
the likely facility categorization.
This process is to provide an
initial screening of the potential
radiological hazards represented
by a facility. It should be used for
preliminary assessment of
facility hazards in “plans and
schedules” for new nuclear
facilities when a Hazards
Analysis has not been
performed, or for proposed
upgrades to existing nuclear
facilities. Per DOE STD 1027-92,
all nuclear facilities (i.e.,
radiological, Hazard Category 1,
2 and 3) must be screened to
ensure they are properly
categorized.
8 2.1 last pgh Note: Some of the thresholds
recalculated and tabulated in this
guidance are lower than those
that were in the tables included in
DOE STD 1027-92. A lower
threshold leads to a more
conservative categorization.
Attachment 2, Table 2 of this
guidance identifies the more
conservative isotope thresholds in
yellow. For isotopes where the
thresholds in this guidance are
more conservative than those in
Initial facility hazard
categorization is per DOE-STD-
1027-92.
Section 3
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DOE STD 1027-92, the thresholds
from this guidance should be used
to ensure a conservative initial
categorization. Other isotopes
should use the more conservative
values from DOE STD 1027-92.
9 Sec 2.2 Re-write of section:
Once a Hazards Analysis (or safety
analysis for less-than Hazard
Category 3 nuclear facilities) has
been performed, consistency with
DOE STD 1027-92 requires the
hazard categorization to be
finalized for facilities initially
categorized as Hazard Category 1,
2, or 3. A final categorization for
facilities that are initially
categorized as less-than Hazard
Category 3 should also be
performed in situations where
mechanisms exist that could
result in a greater radiological
release than assumed when
creating the tabulated thresholds.
The final categorization is based
on an “unmitigated release” of
available hazardous material. For
the purposes of hazard
categorization, “unmitigated” is
meant to consider material
quantity, form, location,
dispersibility and interaction with
available energy sources, but not
to consider safety features (e.g.,
ventilation system, fire
suppression, etc.) which will
prevent or mitigate a release. For
less-than Hazard Category 3
nuclear facilities (i.e. radiological
facilities) the safety analysis need
not comply with Subpart B of 10
C.F.R. 830, but should be of
Once a Hazards Analysis (or
other analysis for less-than
Hazard Category 3 nuclear
facilities) has been
performed, consistency with
DOE STD 1027-92 requires
the hazard categorization to
be finalized for facilities
initially categorized as
Hazard Category 1, 2, or 3.
A final categorization for
facilities that are initially
categorized as less-than
Hazard Category 3 should
also be performed for
situations where
mechanisms exist that could
result in a greater
radiological release than
assumed when creating the
tabulated thresholds.
For the purposes of final hazard
categorization, “unmitigated” is
meant to consider material
quantity, form, location,
dispersibility and interaction
with available energy sources,
but not to consider safety
features (e.g., ventilation
system, fire suppression, etc.)
which will prevent or mitigate a
release. For less-than Hazard
Category 3 nuclear facilities (i.e.,
radiological facilities) the
analysis supporting final hazard
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sufficient rigor to provide
confidence that the applicable
thresholds in Table 1 of
Attachment 2 are conservative.
The Hazards Analysis (or other
existing safety analyses) provides
an understanding of the material
which can physically be released
from the facility. This inventory
should be compared against the
thresholds identified in Table 1 of
Attachment 2. The release
fractions used in generating the
thresholds for Category 2 and 3
are provided in the table. These
are intended to be generally
conservative for a broad range of
possible situations. Therefore, the
inventory values of Table 1 may
be used directly for determination
as to whether a facility should be
categorized as Hazard Category 2
or 3.
However, for final categorization,
if the credible release fractions or
limiting exposure pathways can
be shown to be significantly
different than these values based
on physical and chemical form
and available dispersive energy
sources, the thresholds should be
adjusted if non-conservative (and
may be adjusted if conservative)
following the approach included
in Section 2.2.1 below.
The hazard or safety analysis
should demonstrate that the
assumptions made in developing
the threshold values or reducing
the material at risk apply in the
facility being analyzed. A bases
section has been provided as
Section 4
categorization need not comply
with Subpart B of 10 C.F.R. 830,
but should be of sufficient rigor
and documented to provide
confidence that the final hazard
categorization determination is
conservative.
For determining the HC-3
Threshold Quantity (TQ), the
methodology is that used by
Reference ‘p’ of this SD G. That
methodology considers multiple
exposure pathways, of which the
inhalation and vegetable
ingestion pathways use the
release fraction variable, while
the ground water ingestion and
direct exposure pathways do
not. The assumed release
fractions are documented in
Exhibit A-1 of Reference ‘p’ and
are provided in Attachment 6 of
this SD G for ease of reference.
The limiting pathway for a
specific radionuclide is then
chosen as the pathway with the
smallest TQ. If it is determined in
the final hazard categorization
analysis that the associated
release fractions for a specific
radionuclide are not bounded by
the assumed release fractions,
then the facility should re-
calculate the TQs for the
different exposure pathways and
verify the limiting pathway and
associated TQ, as further
described in Section 2.2.1 below.
For determining the HC-2 TQ,
the methodology is per
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Attachment 4 of this guidance as
a reference for understanding the
assumptions that were used in
the derivation of the threshold
quantities provided in Table 1 of
Attachment 2.
If the facility has a final
categorization of less than Hazard
Category 3, it is a radiological
facility.
Regardless of the thresholds in
Table 1 of Attachment 2, facilities
that would be categorized as
Hazard Category 2 based on the
consideration of criticality are
required by consistency with DOE
STD 1027-92 to have a final
categorization of Hazard Category
2.
Attachment 1 in DOE-STD-1027-
92 CN1 and the assumed release
fractions are documented on
Pages A-8 and A-9. If it is
determined in the final hazard
categorization analysis that the
associated release fraction is not
bounded by the assumed release
fraction, then the facility should
re-calculate the threshold by
dividing the listed TQ by the
ratio of the maximum potential
release fraction to the assumed
release fractions, as further
discussed in Section 2.2.1 below.
If the final hazard categorization
analysis shows that the release
fractions assumed in Table 1 of
Attachment 2 or Attachment 6
are not conservative, then the
Table 1 threshold values should
be adjusted following the
approach included in Section
2.2.1 below.
NOTE: Any adjustments to the
release fraction should be
technically defensible and
appropriately conservative and
documented and cannot be
accounted for in any other
parameter in determining the
adjusted threshold quantity.
The Hazards Analysis (or
other existing safety
analyses) provides an
understanding of the
material which can
physically be released from
the facility. This inventory
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should be compared against
the thresholds identified in
Table 1 of Attachment 2.
The release fractions used in
generating the thresholds
for Category 2 and 3 are
provided in the table. These
are intended to be generally
conservative for a broad
range of possible situations.
Therefore, the inventory
values of Table 1 may be
used directly for
determination as to
whether a facility should be
categorized as Hazard
Category 2 or 3.
Section 5
The hazard or safety analysis
should demonstrate that the
assumptions made in
developing the adjusted
threshold values or reducing
the material at risk apply in
the facility being analyzed.
A bases section has been
provided as Attachment 4 of
this guidance as a reference
for understanding the
assumptions that were used
in the derivation of the
threshold quantities
provided in Table 1 of
Attachment 2.
Regardless of the thresholds in
Table 1 of Attachment 2,
facilities that would be
categorized as Hazard Category
2 based on the consideration of
criticality are required by
consistency with DOE STD 1027-
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92 to have a final categorization
of Hazard Category 2.
9 Last pgh For compliance with this
guidance, the threshold values for
Hazard Category 2 or 3 in Table 1
should be adjusted if non-
conservative (and may be
adjusted if conservative). This
applies to final categorization of
facilities initially classified as
Hazard Category 3 or radiological,
if the applicable ARFxRF product
for the scenario being evaluated
is significantly different than the
values provided in Table 1. This
process may result in an increase
or decrease of a facility hazard
category.
For compliance with this
guidance, the threshold values
for Hazard Category 2 or 3 in
Table 1 should be adjusted if
non-conservative (and may be
adjusted if conservative). This
applies to final categorization of
facilities initially classified as
Hazard Category 3 (HC-3) or less
than HC-3 (i.e. radiological), if
the applicable ARFxRF product
for the scenario being evaluated
is significantly different than the
values provided in Table 1. This
process may result in an increase
or decrease of a facility hazard
category.
10 Pgh 2 These thresholds should be
adjusted when the exposure
scenario would be significantly
different and less conservative
from that assumed in the
development of the thresholds;
adjustment should account for
release pathways as well.
These thresholds should be
adjusted when the exposure
scenario would be significantly
different and less conservative
from that assumed in the
development of the thresholds;
adjustment should account for
all release pathways as well.
10 Last pgh In that case, when the conditions
being evaluated are significantly
different than the assumptions
used to develop the thresholds in
Table 1, the only potential
adjustment of the threshold is to
recalculate it using the
methodology described in
Attachment 4 of this guidance,
adjusted to account for the
difference in pathway or other
relevant differences.
In that case, when the conditions
being evaluated are significantly
different than the assumptions
used to develop the thresholds
in Table 1, the only potential
adjustment of the threshold is to
recalculate it using the
methodology described in
Attachment 4 of this guidance,
adjusted to account for the
difference in exposure pathways
or other relevant differences.
11 Pgh 1 These factors and a new
breathing rate consistent with the
new ICRP references of 3.3 x 10-4
These factors and a new
breathing rate consistent with
the new ICRP references of
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m3/s have been used in the
determination of revised
threshold quantities for both
Hazard Category 2 and Hazard
Category 3 facilities.
3.3333 x 10-4 m3/s have been
used in the determination of
revised threshold quantities for
both Hazard Category 2 and
Hazard Category 3 facilities.
Section 6
11 Last pgh Added this sentence:
NOTE: When implementing
this SD G, for radionuclides
not listed in Table 1 of
Attachment 2, the threshold
values should be calculated
in accordance with
Attachment 4 of this SD G.
12 Table 1 S-35 1.22E+02 2.85E-03 2.21E+01 5.18E-04
12 Table 1 Ti-44 4.97E+02 6.91E-01 3.93E+02 5.46E-01
12 Table 1 Kr-85 2.27E+07 5.80E+04 3.33E+04
8.49E+01
1.06E+07 2.70E+04 1.46E+05
3.71E+02
12 Table 1 Nb-94 4.62E+02 2.43E+03 2.49E+02 1.33E+03
12 Table 1 Mo-99 4.25E+03 8.84E-03 3.76E+03 7.84E-03
13 Table 1 Sn-126 2.43E+07 1.35E+04 1.02E+07 5.89E+03
13 Table 1 Sb-126 6.77E+02 8.1-E-03 2.64E+02 3.15E-03
13 Table 1 Xe-133 1.73E+06 9.23E+00 6.12E+03
3.26E-02
1.95E+06 1.04E+01 2.67E+04
1.43E-01
13 Table 1 Hg-203 1.79E+03 1.30E-01 5.06E+02 3.67E-02
14 Table 1 Bi-207 2.58E+04 3.90E+02 7.21E+00 3.06E+04 4.71E+02 1.04E+01
14 Table 1 Ac-227 2.09E-01 2.88E-03 1.78E-01 2.45E-03
14 Table 1 U-232 3.4E+00 1.46E-01 3.21E+00 1.49E-01
14 Table 1 end Added:
* Yellow filled boxes are updated
value per the enclosed errata
sheet
16 Table 2 S-35 2.9E-03 5.2E-04
16 Table 2 Ti-44 5.0E+02 6.9E-01 3.9E+02 5.5E-01
16 Table 2 Kr-85 5.8E+04 8.5E+01 2.7E+04 3.7E+02
16 Table 2 Nb-94 2.4E+03 1.3E+03
16 Table 2 Mo-99 8.8E-03 7.8E-03
17 Table 2 Sn-126 2.3E+07 1.4E+04 1.0E+07 5.9E+03
17 Table 2 Sb-126 8.1E-03 3.2E-03
17 Table 2 Xe-133 9.2E+00 3.3E-02 1.0E+01 1.4E-01
17 Table 2 Hg-203 1.3E-01 3.7E-02
18 Table 2 Bi-207 2.6E+04 7.2E+00 3.1E+04 1.0E+01
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18 Table 2 Ac-227 2.9E-03 2.5E-03
18 Table 2 end Added footnote :
** Value changed as a result of
SD G Update 2013 per enclosed
errata sheet
19 Att 3 pgh 1 The methodology in Attachments
1 and 2 of this guidance
implements an approach to
consistently update the
dosimetric values and release
fractions used for categorizing
nuclear facilities described in
Sections 2.1, 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 of
DOE STD 1027-92.
The methodology in
Attachments 1 and 2 of this
guidance implements an
approach to consistently update
the dosimetric values and
release fractions used for
categorizing nuclear facilities
described in Section 3.1.2 of DOE
STD 1027-92.
23 Add sec b b. Radionuclide Reference
Data:
For purposes of this SD G 1027
Update, a change in the use of
reference data for radionuclide
information was updated.
Because the International
Commission on Radiological
Protection (ICRP) publication 68
references ICRP-38 for
radionuclide information, that
same publication for
radionuclide reference data will
be used in this update. Further,
it was also decided that should
data be unavailable in ICRP-38,
then the succession for
reference data would then be
ICRP-107.
The Cloud Shine Dose
Coefficients (CSDE) are obtained
from Table III.1 ‘Dose
coefficients for Air Submersion’
of Federal Guidance Report NO.
12 (FGR-12) dated September
1993 except as updated in ICRP-
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72 Table A.4 ‘Effective dose rates
for exposure of adults to inert
gases’.
The Committed Effective Dose
Equivalent (CEDE) values are
obtained from ICRP-72 Table A.2
‘Inhalation does coefficients’ and
Table A.3 ‘Inhalation dose
coefficients for soluble or
reactive gases and vapors’ as
appropriate.
Section 7
24 Pgh 2 It can be reasonably concluded
from this CTA position that a
breathing rate of 3.3 × 10-4 m3/s
is an appropriate value to use in
conjunction with dose conversion
factors pertaining to both the
worker (ICRP 68) and the public
(ICRP 72). Accordingly, the revised
Hazard Category 3 and 2
thresholds use dose coefficients
from ICRP 68 and ICRP 72
respectively, in conjunction with a
consistent breathing rate value of
3.3 × 10-4 m3/s.
It can be reasonably
concluded from this CTA
position that a breathing
rate of 3.3333 × 10-4
m3/s is an appropriate
value to use in
conjunction with dose
conversion factors
pertaining to both the
worker (ICRP 68) and the
public (ICRP 72).
Accordingly, the revised
Hazard Category 3 and 2
thresholds use dose
coefficients from ICRP 68
and ICRP 72 respectively,
in conjunction with a
consistent breathing rate
value of 3.3333 × 10-
4m3/s.
24/25 Sec c Section c is changed to d.
Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92
specifies a Hazard Category 2
threshold for tritium of 30 grams.
Per discussions with Tritium Focus
Group Members and other
personnel involved with the
development of the Standard, it
appears this value was chosen
Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92
specifies a Hazard Category 2
threshold for tritium of 30
grams. Per discussions with
Tritium Focus Group Members
and other personnel involved
with the development of the
Standard, it appears this value
was chosen based on consensus,
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based on consensus, taking into
account operational
considerations at the time. A
revised threshold value was
calculated to be 62.4 grams, and
assumed the following:
The inhalation dose coefficient
selected from Table A.3 of ICRP
72 is for tritiated water for an
adult (1.8E-11 Sv/Bq). Per
discussions with the Chairman for
the ICRP Task Group on Dose
Calculations (at the time of
publication of ICRP 72), this dose
coefficient does not take into
account skin absorption.
Therefore, consistent with DOE-
HDBK- 1129-2008, Tritium
Handling and Safe Storage, a
multiplication factor of 1.5 was
used in the threshold calculation
to address skin absorption. This
factor can be applied to either the
dose coefficient or the respiration
rate – the resulting numerical
value is the same.
The airborne release fraction was
conservatively chosen to be 0.5,
which is consistent with the value
specified in Appendix A (Modeling
the Airborne Release and
Inhalation of Radionuclides) of
the EPA Technical Background
Document used for the
determination of Hazard Category
3 threshold values.
A footnote (*) to Table A.1 of DOE
STD 1027-92 stated that the DOE
Tritium Focus Group provided a
recommendation to increase the
Hazard Category 3 threshold
value from 0.1 grams to 1.6
taking into account operational
considerations at the time. A
revised threshold value was
calculated to be 62.4 grams, and
assumed the following:
• The inhalation dose
coefficient selected from
Table A.3 of ICRP 72 is for
tritiated water for an adult
(1.8E-11 Sv/Bq). Per
discussions with the
Chairman for the ICRP Task
Group on Dose Calculations
(at the time of publication of
ICRP 72), this dose
coefficient does not take into
account skin absorption.
Therefore, consistent with
DOE-HDBK-1129-2008,
Tritium Handling and Safe
Storage, a multiplication
factor of 1.5 was used in the
threshold calculation to
address skin absorption. This
factor can be applied to
either the dose coefficient or
the respiration rate – the
resulting numerical value is
the same.
Section 8
• The airborne release fraction
was conservatively chosen to
be 0.5, which is consistent
with the value specified in
Appendix A (Modeling the
Airborne Release and
Inhalation of Radionuclides)
of the EPA Technical
Background Document used
for the determination of
Hazard Category 3 threshold
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grams. Given that the original
Hazard Category 2 value was
determined by consensus, and in
light the Tritium Focus Group’s
past involvement with the
Standard, NNSA requested that
that they evaluate the revised
Hazard Category 2 threshold
value, and provide a
recommendation to NNSA on an
appropriate value to use.
On August 25, 2010, Bill Weaver
responded to NNSA on behalf of
the Tritium Focus Group as
follows:
The position of the TFG [Tritium
Focus Group] is to retain the
existing DOE STD 1027 thresholds
for tritium Category 2 and 3
nuclear facilities as is. The next
meeting of the TFG is tentatively
scheduled for the spring at SRS
[Savannah River Site] and signed
correspondence by all
participants of that meeting can
be obtained at that time, if
desired.
Accordingly, the radionuclide
threshold values for tritium in
Table 1 of this guidance default to
the values in DOE STD 1027-92
(30 grams for Hazard Category 2,
and 1.6 grams for Hazard
Category 3).
values.
A footnote (*) to Table A.1 of
DOE STD 1027-92 stated that the
DOE Tritium Focus Group
provided a recommendation to
increase the Hazard Category 3
threshold value from 0.1 grams
to 1.6 grams. Given that the
original Hazard Category 2 value
was determined by consensus,
and in light the Tritium Focus
Group’s past involvement with
the Standard, NNSA requested
that that they evaluate the
revised Hazard Category 2
threshold value, and provide a
recommendation to NNSA on an
appropriate value to use.
On August 25, 2010, Bill Weaver
responded to NNSA on behalf of
the Tritium Focus Group as
follows:
The position of the TFG
[Tritium Focus Group] is to
retain the existing DOE STD
1027 thresholds for tritium
Category 2 and 3 nuclear
facilities as is. The next
meeting of the TFG is
tentatively scheduled for the
spring at SRS [Savannah River
Site] and signed
correspondence by all
participants of that meeting
can be obtained at that time,
if desired.
Accordingly, the radionuclide
threshold values for tritium in
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Table 1 of this guidance default
to the values in DOE STD 1027-
92 (30 grams for Hazard
Category 2, and 1.6 grams for
Hazard Category 3).
UPDATE: On June 19, 2013, Bill
Weaver communicated via email
(B. Weaver to I. Trujillo) that the
TFG has met since the
publication of the SD G 1027. At
that meeting, it was voted on
that the TFG continues to
endorse the Threshold
Quantities as is currently while
working on new values for
recommendation for the
upcoming TFG meeting in the
Spring of 2014.
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Clarification When No
Reference or DCF Data is
Available for Calculation
Per DOE-STD-1027-92
Attachment 1, Table A-1 sub-
note 1, provides the following
TQ’s:
• Any other beta-gamma
emitter – 4.3E+05 Ci
• Mixed fission products –
1.0E+03 Ci
• Any other alpha emitter –
5.5E+01 Ci
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Original sec b is now sec c
Original sec c is now sec d
b. Radionuclide Reference
Data:
For purposes of this SD G 1027
Update, a change in the use of
reference data for radionuclide
information was updated.
Because the International
Commission on Radiological
Section 9
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Protection (ICRP) publication 72
references ICRP-38 for
radionuclide information, that
same publication for
radionuclide reference data will
be used in this update. Further,
it was also decided that should
data be unavailable in ICRP-38,
then the succession for
reference data would then be
ICRP-107.
27 Sec b What is now section c, changed
the following sentence:
See Section b. in the Hazard
Category 2 discussion above.
See Section c. in the Hazard
Category 2 discussion above.
28 New sec d Add this last paragraph:
UPDATE: On June 19, 2013, Bill
Weaver communicated via email
(B. Weaver to I. Trujillo) that the
TFG has met since the publication
of the SD G 1027. At that
meeting, it was voted on that the
TFG continues to endorse the
Threshold Quantities as is
currently while working on new
values for recommendation for
the upcoming TFG meeting in the
Spring of 2014.
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e. Reference Data for Energy
Level (E1) Direct Exposure
Point Source
The EPA Technical Background
Document (reference p.), which
provides the methodology as
used by DOE-STD-1027 and this
SD G 1027, provides an
equation (Equation 6, p 4-13 of
reference p) for calculating the
release value for direct
exposure point source. A
variable in that equation is
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known as E1, which is described
as “the sum of the products of
the gamma ray energies and
the gamma ray fractions
(MeV)”. To account for the
various gamma ray energies
and fractions when using this
equation, the energy level for a
given radionuclide was derived
by taking the sum of the
products of the gamma ray
energies and the gamma ray
fractions. For the initial SD G,
this approach was used to
derive the E1 value in the hand
calculations. For this SD G
Update, it was decided to use
ICRP Publication 38 (ICRP-38) as
the reference data for
radionuclides. A benefit of
using the ICRP-38 Publication is
that it provides the E1 values
for the radionuclides as listed.
For note, ICRP-38 provides
those values as both ‘LISTED’
and ‘OMITTED’. The omitted
values are defined as those
energies and fractions that
contribute less than 0.100% of
the energy level. For purposes
of this SD G Update, the value
used for E1 obtained from ICRP-
38 considered both the listed
and omitted by summing the
two as provided.
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f. Direct Exposure Cloud
Submersion
The EPA Technical Background
Document (reference p.), which
provides the methodology as
used by DOE-STD-1027 and this
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SD G 1027, provides an equation
(Equation 10, p 4-17 of reference
p) for calculating the release
value for direct exposure cloud
submersion. Argon, Krypton,
and Xenon are the only noble
gases whose release values are
calculated based on total
submersion in a cloud as
discussed in reference p. A
different equation for calculating
direct exposure is provided for
these noble gases because
submersion in a cloud results in
an integrated dose from all
directions at varying distances
from the body. The equation for
this calculation considers the
Derived Airborne Concentation
(DAC) value for these isotopes.
The DAC value is derived by
considering the effective dose
rates as published in ANNEXE D
of ICRP-68. Assumptions
considered in deriving the DAC
value are 1 DAC = 0.05 Sieverts
over a 2000 hour work year.
Section 10
28/29 New 1st pgh
section
Add new language to existing
language:
For this SD-G-1027 rev.1 update,
a Quality Assurance (QA) plan for
Re-calculating Errata Thresholds
was developed and approved.
The following QA Process,
according to the approved plan,
was followed in performing the
re-calculations.
1. All thresholds will be re-
calculated as hand
calculations, either by
calculator or by use of an
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Excel spreadsheet (as an
extension of a hand
calculation).
2. If an Excel spreadsheet is
used:
a. The calculations will be
conducted on DOE
computers using the Excel
software installed by the DOE
CIO.
b. Formulas for the Excel
spreadsheet will be
confirmed by calculator using
existing threshold values.
c. Software versions used will
be documented. Hardware
systems and versions used
will be documented.
d. A master controlled copy of
spreadsheet calculations will
be maintained by NA-SH-80.
3. Each revised threshold will
be calculated independently
by NNSA personnel with
safety basis experience and
qualified as either Senior
Technical Safety Manager or
Nuclear Safety Specialist.
The individuals conducting
the calculations will resolve
any discrepancies between
their calculations.
4. The revised threshold values
will be distributed for peer
review, at a minimum that
will include review by
qualified Senior Technical
Safety Managers and/or
Nuclear Safety Specialists in
(1) NA-SH, (2) NA-00.
5. Upon resolving any
discrepancies identified in
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the peer review, a draft
revised NA-1 SD G 1027 will
be distributed for
review/comment to each
NNSA Site Office, NA-00, NA-
10, NA-SH. A copy of the
draft revised NA-1 SD G 1027
will be provided to the
DFNSB staff.
HC-2 and HC-3 TQ values were
calculated independently by
ORNL staff. NA-SH-60 NSS
qualified and experienced staff
performed independent
calculations of HC-3 TQ values.
The NA-SH-80 staff re-calculated
values as documented in the
errata sheet are consistent with
ORNL values. Overall, all values
re-calculated by NA-SH-80 staff
are consistent with ORNL
independent calculations.
QA Process for SD-G-1027
revision 0:
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SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE
NNSA SD 1027
Approved: 11-28-11
Admin. Change 1: 05-13-14
Admin. Change 2: 05-10-21
Re-Certification Due: 05-10-29
GUIDANCE ON USING RELEASE FRACTION
AND MODERN DOSIMETRIC INFORMATION
CONSISTENTLY WITH DOE STD 1027-92,
HAZARD CATEGORIZATION AND ACCIDENT
ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH DOE ORDER 5480.23, NUCLEAR SAFETY
ANALYSIS REPORTS, CHANGE NOTICE NO. 1
NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, AND HEALTH
CONTROLLED DOCUMENT
AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:
OFFICE OF PRIMARY INTEREST (OPI):
Office of Environment, Safety, and Health
http://nnsa.energy.gov
printed copies are uncontrolled
http://nnsa.energy.gov/
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision: Issue Date: Revision Notes:
0 11-28-
2011
Initial Issuance
1 xx-xx-
2013
NOTE: a red-line track changes version of this SD G Update is
maintained and available by NA-SH-80.
NOTE: the SD G 1027 rev. 1 was developed by NA-SH-80 with
support from NA-00, NA-SH-60, and ORNL staff.
a. Incorporate as appropriate resolution of CDNS Comments to
Revision 0 throughout document.
Section 11
b. Incorporate DNFSB Staff Comments by
- Deletion of 2 bullets/text in Attachment 1 Section 1
- Clarification of text in Attachment 1 Section 2.2
- Clarification of text in Attachment 1 Section 2.2.1 regarding
the use of release fractions
c. Incorporate as appropriate resolution to four comments on Rev. 0
by Sandia Field Office
-Comment 1 and 2: Add text to Attachment 1 Section 2.2
- Comment 3 and 4: no changes
d. Add paragraph ‘b’ in Attachment 4 section Hazard Category 2
titled ‘Radionuclide Reference Data’.
e. Add paragraph ‘b’ in Attachment 4 section Hazard Category 3
titled ‘Radionuclide Reference Data’.
f. Clairified within the text of Attachment 4 the correct value used
for BR = 3.3333 x 10^-04 m^3/s.
g. Add an update in the last paragraph at the end of Attachment 4
section Hazard Category 2 on current status of Tritium Focus
Group and the work to update new TQ values for Tritium
h. Add an update in the last paragraph at the end of Attachment 4
section Hazard Category 3 bullet ‘e’ on current status of Tritium
Focus Group and the work to update new TQ values for Tritium
i. Added paragraphs ‘e’ and ‘f’ to Attachment 4 section Hazard
Category 3 regarding Direct Exposure technical information.
j. Updated Attachment 2, Table 1 and Table 2 revised threshold
values for isotopes S-35, Ti-44, Kr-85, Nb-94, Mo-99, Sn-126,
Sb-126, Xe-133, Hg-203, Bi-207, Ac-227, and U-232 (only
Table 1); in accordance with Attachment 5 NA-SD-G-1027-rev.1
errata sheet. Plus added footnotes to each table as appropriate.
k. Add Attachment 5 NA-1 SD-G-1027 rev.1 ERRATA SHEET.
l. Provided update to the QA process within Attachment 4 last
section for performing the re-calculations as part of the effort to
resolve the errata.
m. Add Attachment 6: EPA Tech STD Exhibit A-1 Release
ii
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Fractions
n. Added clarifying text to Attachment 2 for radionuclides not listed
in Table 1 of Attachment 2.
o. Added section e to attachment 4 HC-2 Section
p. Deleted NOTE in section 2.1 of Attachment 1
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Foreword
This supplemental guidance was inspired by a desire within NNSA to update the
radionuclide threshold values tabulated in DOE STD 1027-92 CN1. NNSA
personnel recalculated the thresholds using modern dosimetric parameters and a
consistent, worker-based breathing rate that are employed in contemporary DOE
occupational and public protection analyses, and that are used in DOE accident
analysis (e.g., DOE STD 1189). NNSA constrained the update approach by
retaining the analytical methodology set forth in the DOE Standard to remain
consistent with the methodology employed in the existing standard.
On October 13, 2011, the DOE General Counsel released an interpretation
entitled: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
INTERPRETATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF DOE
TECHNICAL STANDARD 1027-92, HAZARD CATEGORIZATION AND
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH DOE
ORDER 5480.23, NUCLEAR SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORTS, UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF 10 C.F.R. § 830.202(b)(3). The subject of the interpretation
was the use of release fractions during final categorization of facilities (initially
categorized as Hazard Category 3) to reduce the category to a lower level. The
interpretation stated in part: “Although the Standard does not explicitly authorize
adjustment of the H.C. 3 thresholds using alternate release fractions, neither does
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it explicitly prohibit doing so. The Acting General Counsel concludes that the
failure to fully specify the method for finalizing H.C. 3 facilities was a non-
preclusive omission.”
Upon careful review of the General Counsel’s interpretation, NNSA in full
coordination with the DOE Office of Health, Safety and Security, has concluded
that the use of updated dosimetric information during final categorization of
nuclear facilities is consistent with application of the standard as required by 10
C.F.R. 830. NNSA is promulgating this guidance to assist implementation of the
interpretation for release fractions and to guide threshold adjustments based on
modern dosimetry during final categorization.
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GUIDANCE ON USING RELEASE FRACTION AND MODERN DOSIMETRIC
INFORMATION CONSISTENTLY WITH DOE STD 1027-92, HAZARD
CATEGORIZATION AND ACCIDENT ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH DOE ORDER 5480.23, NUCLEAR SAFETY ANALYSIS
REPORTS, CHANGE NOTICE NO. 1
1. PURPOSE. This guidance provides a consistent approach and facilitates the use of
updated dosimetry and release fractions in establishing the hazard category for a nuclear
facility, as required in 10 C.F.R. 830, Subpart B, Nuclear Safety Management, Safety
Basis Requirements, Section 202 (b)(3).
2. CANCELLATION. NA-1 SD G 1027, dated 11-28-11. When implemented for a nuclear
facility, the methodology provided in Attachments 1 and 2 of this guidance should be
used as a consistent approach to use modern dosimetry and release fractions when
performing hazard categorization consistent with the following sections from DOE-STD–
1027–92, Hazard Categorization and Accident Analysis Techniques for compliance with
DOE Order 5480.23, Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports, Change Notice No. 1, September
1997 (DOE STD 1027-92): Section 3.1.2, Final Hazard Categorization Attachment 1,
Table A.1, Thresholds for Radionuclides
NOTE – When using this guidance, some additional supporting text in DOE STD 1027-
92 that refers to these sections is also affected, as discussed in Attachment 3. All other
provisions of DOE STD 1027-92 affecting hazard categorization are retained in
unmodified form in their entirety as applicable to the hazard categorization of nuclear
facilities.
3. APPLICABILITY/SCOPE.
a. NNSA Personnel and facilities. Except for the exclusion in paragraph 3d, this
guidance should be applied to all NNSA personnel and to all NNSA nuclear
facilities as defined in 10 C.F.R. 830 that will be operating after January 1, 2016.
b. Contractors. Contractors may use this guidance if authorized by the responsible
safety basis approval authority.
c. Exclusions. This guidance does not apply to: Activities regulated through a
license by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or a state under an
agreement with NRC, including activities certified by NRC under section 1701 of
the Atomic Energy Act.
d. Equivalency. In accordance with the responsibilities and authorities assigned by
Executive Order 12344, codified at 50 USC sections 2406 and 2511 and to ensure
consistency through the joint Navy/DOE Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, the
Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors (Director) will implement and oversee
requirements and practices pertaining to this Directive for activities under the
Director's cognizance, as deemed appropriate.
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4. IMPLEMENTATION. Implementation of this guidance should be in accordance with
guidance and/or direction from responsible Secretarial Officers for those facilities within
their cognizance.
5. REFERENCES.
a. 10 C.F.R. 830, Subpart B, Nuclear Safety Management, Safety Basis
Requirements.
b. DOE STD 1027-92, Hazard Categorization and Accident Analysis Techniques for
Compliance with DOE Order 5480.23, Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports, Change
Notice 1, September 1997.
c. LA-12846-MS, Specific Activities and DOE-STD-1027-92 Hazard Category 2
Thresholds, LANL Fact Sheet, November 1994.
d. LA-12981-MS, Table of DOE-STD-1027-92 Hazard Category 3 Threshold
Quantities for the ICRP-30 List of 757 Radionuclides, LANL Fact Sheet, August
1995.
e. International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Publication 30, Part
1, Limits for Intakes of Radionuclides by Workers, 1979
f. ICRP Publication 30, Part 2, Limits for Intakes of Radionuclides by Workers,
1980
g. ICRP Publication 30, Part 3, Limits for Intakes of Radionuclides by Workers,
1981
h. ICRP Publication 30, Part 4, Limits for Intakes of Radionuclides by Workers: an
Addendum, 1988
i. ICRP Publication 68, Dose Coefficients for Intakes of Radionuclides by Workers,
1994.
j. ICRP Publication 72, Age-dependent Doses to Members of the Public from Intake
of Radionuclides: Part 5 Compilation of Ingestion and Inhalation Dose
Coefficients, 1996.
k. DOE/EH-0070, External Dose-Rate Conversion Factors for Calculation of Dose
to the Public, 1988
l. DOE/EH-0071, Internal Dose Conversion Factors for Calculation of Dose to the
Public, 1988
m. Federal Guidance Report No. 12, External Exposure to Radionuclides in Air,
Water, and Soil, 1993
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n. DOE HDBK 1129-2008, Tritium Handling and Safe Storage, December 2008
o. DOE STD 5506-2007, Preparation o_fSafety Basis Documents for Transuranic
(TRU) Waste Facilities, April 2007
p. Technical Background Document to Support Final Rulemaking Pursuant to
Section 102 o_fthe Comprehensive Environmental ReJponse, Compensation, and
Liability Act: Radionuclides, a Report to the Emergency Response Division,
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, February 1989 (Repo1t prepared by ICF Incorporated and C-E
Environmental, EPA Contract 68-03-3452)
q. Memorandum from W. Ostendorff, Central Technical Authority, to D. Winchell,
Los Alamos Site Office Revitalization Manager, Clar(flcation of Dose
Calculation Parameters in DOE-STD-5506-2007, October 22, 2007
r. DOE STD 3009-94, Preparation Guide for US. Department of Energy
Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Documented Sqfety Analyses
s. Depaitment of Energy Office of General Counsel Interpretation Regarding the
Application of DOE Technical Standard 1027-92, Hazard Categorization and
Accident Analysis Techniques for Compliance with DOE Order 5480.23, Nuclear
Safety Analysis Repo1ts, Under the Provisions of 10 C.F.R. § 830.202(b)(3),
October 13, 2011
6. CONTACT. Questions concerning this guidance should be addressed to the Office of the
Chief of Defense Nuclear Safety, at 202-586-3885.
BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR:
Administrative Change Approved : 05-10-2021
Attachments
1. Hazard Categorization Guidance
2. Hazard Categorization Threshold Tables for Dosimetric Update
3. Additional Affected Language in DOE STD 1027-92
4. Technical Basis for Revised Radionuclide Threshold Values
5. ERRATA Sheet
Section 14
6. EPA Tech STD Exhibit A-1 Release Fractions
Tables
1. Revised Thresholds for Radionuclides
2. Comparative Table of HC-2 and HC-3 values (Original and Revised)
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AT1-1
ATTACHMENT 1: HAZARD CATEGORIZATION GUIDANCE
1. Hazard Categorization.
The guidance in this Attachment and Attachment 2 provides a consistent approach to implement
the following sections from DOE STD 1027-92 using modern dosimetry and alternate release
fractions in categorizing nuclear facilities:
• (Deletion of two bullets per 5/30/12 Board comments)Section 3.1.2, Final Hazard
Categorization
• Attachment 1, Table A.1, Thresholds for Radionuclides
The principal areas affected by this guidance are:
• Use of modern dosimetry to adjust the hazard category thresholds for use in final
hazard categorization. To facilitate and standardize this use, this guidance
provides re-calculated Hazard Category Thresholds (Table 1 in Attachment 2) that
were calculated using updated dose conversion information for breathing rates
and dose coefficients (Attachment 2, Table 2 provides a comparison of the revised
threshold values to those in Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92; a detailed
description of the technical basis for the revised radionuclide thresholds is
provided in Attachment 4);
• For final hazard categorization, this guidance explains how to adjust the Hazard
Category 3 radionuclide thresholds in addition to Hazard Category 2 radionuclide
thresholds. Primary exposure mechanisms are provided to enable adjustments
that are consistent with the assumptions on which the thresholds were derived;
and,
• For completeness, this guidance resolves references to affected sections of
supporting discussion associated with the methodology in Sections 2.1, 3.1.1 and
3.1.2 of DOE STD 1027-92. Details of those modifications are provided in
Attachment 3.
NOTE: Topics not treated in this document that are relevant to hazard categorization, such as
nuclear criticality, segmentation, the treatment of sealed sources and Department of
Transportation approved shipping containers, the summation of radionuclide threshold ratios,
and part time inventory, should be addressed in accordance with DOE STD 1027-92 and
previous guidance disseminated by the Office of Health, Safety and Security. For example,
facilities with the potential for nuclear criticality events will continue to be categorized as Hazard
Category 2. Similarly, the acceptable methodologies set forth in 10 C.F.R. 830 for preparing a
DSA, including DOE STD 3009-94, Preparation Guide for U.S. Department of Energy
Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Documented Safety Analyses, as well as DOE STD 1189-2008,
Integration of Safety into the Design Process, are to be used as appropriate in conjunction with
the hazard categorization provisions of this guidance.
Attachment 1
AT1-2
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2.1. Initial Radiological Hazards Screening/Categorization
Initial radiological hazards screening enables facility managers to determine quickly the likely
facility categorization. This process is to provide an initial screening of the potential radiological
hazards represented by a facility. It should be used for preliminary assessment of facility hazards
in “plans and schedules” for new nuclear facilities when a Hazards Analysis has not been
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performed, or for proposed upgrades to existing nuclear facilities. Per DOE STD 1027-92, all
nuclear facilities (i.e., radiological, Hazard Category 1, 2 and 3) must be screened to ensure they
are properly categorized.
Facilities initially categorized as Hazard Category 3 are facilities with quantities of hazardous
radioactive materials that meet or exceed the Hazard Category 3 thresholds provided in
Attachment 1, Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92 using the summation of ratios approach
described in the Standard (see note below).
Facilities initially categorized as Hazard Category 2 are facilities with quantities of hazardous
radioactive materials that meet or exceed the Hazard Category 2 thresholds provided in
Attachment 1, Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92 using the summation of ratios approach
described in the Standard (see note below), or that have a potential for criticality (see discussion
in DOE STD 1027-92).
Facilities initially categorized as Hazard Category 1 are Category A reactors and facilities
designated by PSO.
Initial facility hazard categorization is per DOE-STD-1027-92.
2.2. Final Hazard Categorization
Once a Hazards Analysis (or other analysis for less-than Hazard Category 3 nuclear facilities)
has been performed, consistency with DOE STD 1027-92 requires the hazard categorization to
be finalized for facilities initially categorized as Hazard Category 1, 2, or 3. A final
categorization for facilities that are initially categorized as less-than Hazard Category 3 should
also be performed for situations where mechanisms exist that could result in a greater
radiological release than assumed when creating the tabulated thresholds.
For the purposes of final hazard categorization, “unmitigated” is meant to consider material
quantity, form, location, dispersibility and interaction with available energy sources, but not to
consider safety features (e.g., ventilation system, fire suppression, etc.) which will prevent or
mitigate a release. For less-than Hazard Category 3 nuclear facilities (i.e., radiological facilities)
the analysis supporting final hazard categorization need not comply with Subpart B of 10 C.F.R.
830, but should be of sufficient rigor and documented to provide confidence that the final hazard
categorization determination is conservative.
For determining the HC-3 Threshold Quantity (TQ), the methodology is that used by Reference
‘p’ of this SD G. That methodology considers multiple exposure pathways, of which the
inhalation and vegetable ingestion pathways use the release fraction variable, while the ground
water ingestion and direct exposure pathways do not. The assumed release fractions are
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AT1-3
documented in Exhibit A-1 of Reference ‘p’ and are provided in Attachment 6 of this SD G for
ease of reference. The limiting pathway for a specific radionuclide is then chosen as the
pathway with the smallest TQ. If it is determined in the final hazard categorization analysis that
the associated release fractions for a specific radionuclide are not bounded by the assumed
release fractions, then the facility should re-calculate the TQs for the different exposure
pathways and verify the limiting pathway and associated TQ, as further described in Section
2.2.1 below.
For determining the HC-2 TQ, the methodology is per Attachment 1 in DOE-STD-1027-92 CN1
and the assumed release fractions are documented on Pages A-8 and A-9. If it is determined in
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the final hazard categorization analysis that the associated release fraction is not bounded by the
assumed release fraction, then the facility should re-calculate the threshold by dividing the listed
TQ by the ratio of the maximum potential release fraction to the assumed release fractions, as
further discussed in Section 2.2.1 below.
This supplemental directive, approved in 2011, was written to be consistent with STD-1027-
1992, which is based on the ICRP 26 system, while permitting the use of dose coefficients from
the ICRP 60 system. In 2018 DOE updated the hazard categorization standard based on dose
coefficients from the ICRP 60 system.
DOE-STD-1027-2018 and this supplemental directive provide a consistent framework but
made different choices in developing the HC2 threshold tables. The ICRP recognizes that
different chemical compounds of a radionuclide behave differently in the body, specifically in
how inhaled radionuclides move from the lungs to the blood. DOE-STD-1027-1992 and 1027-
2018 always choose the most conservative lung absorption class in developing their tables
while this supplemental directive uses the ICRP “Recommended default absorption type for
particulates when no specific information is available” where a recommendation exists and
otherwise uses the most conservative option. This results in differences between the tables in
STD-1027-2018 and this supplemental directive. There is value in both approaches and by
presenting tables based on the ICRP’s recommended default values the NNSA provides
supplementary information that can be used to avoid excessive conservatism where
appropriate.
If the final hazard categorization analysis shows that the release fractions assumed in Table 1 of
Attachment 2 or Attachment 6 are not conservative, then the Table 1 threshold values should be
adjusted following the approach included in Section 2.2.1 below. In particular, the lung
absorption classes must be reviewed to assure the proper class has been selected given the form
of the material and the postulated accident scenarios when inhalation of material is a concern.
NOTE: Any adjustments to the release fraction should be technically defensible and
appropriately conservative and documented and cannot be accounted for in any other
parameter in determining the adjusted threshold quantity.
The Hazards Analysis (or other existing safety analyses) provides an understanding of the
material which can physically be released from the facility. This inventory should be compared
against the thresholds identified in Table 1 of Attachment 2. The release fractions used in
generating the thresholds for Category 2 and 3 are provided in the table. These are intended to
be generally conservative for a broad range of possible situations. Therefore, the inventory
values of Table 1 may be used directly for determination as to whether a facility should be
categorized as Hazard Category 2 or 3.
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The hazard or safety analysis should demonstrate that the assumptions made in developing the
adjusted threshold values or reducing the material at risk apply in the facility being analyzed. A
bases section has been provided as Attachment 4 of this guidance as a reference for
understanding the assumptions that were used in the derivation of the threshold quantities
provided in Table 1 of Attachment 2.
Section 17
Regardless of the thresholds in Table 1 of Attachment 2, facilities that would be categorized as
Hazard Category 2 based on the consideration of criticality are required by consistency with
DOE STD 1027-92 to have a final categorization of Hazard Category 2.
2.2.1. Adjusted Release Fractions (Airborne Release Fractions (ARF) x Respirable
Fractions (RF))
Note - This section does not apply to the H-3 (tritium) and Rn-222 thresholds. The tritium
thresholds were established by recommendation, not based on the analytic methodology
used for other isotopes. Therefore, adjustment of the H-3 thresholds is not permitted.
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Similarly, information was not available to calculate the Rn-222 thresholds, so they were
left unchanged from the values in DOE STD 1027-92 but may be adjusted using a
consistent approach should updated information be available.
For compliance with this guidance, the threshold values for Hazard Category 2 or 3 in Table 1
should be adjusted if non-conservative (and may be adjusted if conservative). This applies to
final categorization of facilities initially classified as Hazard Category 3 (HC-3) or less than HC-
3 (i.e. radiological), if the applicable ARFxRF product for the scenario being evaluated is
significantly different than the values provided in Table 1. This process may result in an
increase or decrease of a facility hazard category.
Adjustments to these values may be needed based on consideration of the physical and chemical
form and available dispersive energy sources. For Hazard Category 2 thresholds, the adjustment
is performed by multiplying the table value by the ratio of the ARFxRF used in the table to a
defensible, adjusted value of ARFxRF.
The thresholds for Hazard Category 3 are in some cases based on inhalation, and in other cases
based on other mechanisms such as ingestion, direct exposure from a point source and
submersion in a radioactive cloud of noble gas. These thresholds should be adjusted when the
exposure scenario would be significantly different and less conservative from that assumed in the
development of the thresholds; adjustment should account for all release pathways as well.
When the limiting pathway is ingestion or inhalation, alternate release fractions for Hazard
Category 3 thresholds should be chosen consistent with the exposure pathway indicated in Table
1, unless it can be shown that a different exposure pathway results in greater exposure to
workers. If both the limiting pathway in Table 1 and the limiting pathway in the scenario being
evaluated involve a release fraction, the adjustment is made by multiplying the table value by the
ratio of the release fraction used in the table to a defensible, adjusted value.
When a limiting pathway is direct exposure from a point source or submersion in a radioactive
cloud of noble gas, there is no associated release fraction, so the approach of adjusting the
threshold by using ratios of release fractions cannot be used. In that case, when the conditions
being evaluated are significantly different than the assumptions used to develop the thresholds in
Table 1, the only potential adjustment of the threshold is to recalculate it using the methodology
described in Attachment 4 of this guidance, adjusted to account for the difference in exposure
pathways or other relevant differences.
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Section 18
ATTACHMENT 2: HAZARD CATEGORIZATION THRESHOLD TABLES FOR
DOSIMETRIC UPDATE
Table 1 of this attachment provides recalculated and revised Hazard Category 2 and Hazard
Category 3 radionuclide threshold quantities using modern dose conversion factors and a modern
breathing rate. In 1996, the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)
adopted new dose factors relative to the public in ICRP Publication 72, Age-dependent Doses to
Members of the Public from Intake of Radionuclides: Part 5 Compilation of Ingestion and
Inhalation Dose Coefficients; these dose factors have been incorporated into the determination of
revised Hazard Category 2 thresholds. Similarly, in 1994, ICRP Publication 68, Dose
Coefficients for Intakes of Radionuclides by Workers, adopted new dose factors for workers;
these dose factors have been incorporated into the determination of revised Hazard Category 3
thresholds. These factors and a new breathing rate consistent with the new ICRP references of
3.3333 x 10-4 m3/s have been used in the determination of revised threshold quantities for both
Hazard Category 2 and Hazard Category 3 facilities. This breathing rate has been adopted for
“light work” as defined in ICRP Publication 68.
Table 2 of this attachment highlights the revised radionuclide threshold quantities in yellow
where they decreased and in green where they increased, relative to the values currently in
DOE STD 1027-92. This should facilitate the comparison of the revised versus original
radionuclide threshold quantity values in determining associated impacts to the sites. Although
errors were identified for some of the original DOE STD 1027-92 values, these errors (and the
corrected values) are not identified in this table.
For isotopes that do not have threshold values supplied in this document, threshold values
may be selected with appropriate justification by applying the methodology used to develop
these tables. For final hazard categorization, a /Q of 1 x 10-4 sec/m3 should be used relative
to Hazard Category 2 evaluations, and a /Q of 7.2 x 10-2 sec/m3 shoould be used relative to
Hazard Category 3 evaluations. The technical basis for the calculations and assumptions
used in developing Table 1 is provided in Attachment 4 to this guidance. This information
may be used by site personnel in support of the calculation of threshold values for
radionuclides that are not listed in Table 1.
Naturally occurring isotopes such as Rn-222 or Ra-226 do not need to be considered as part of
Hazard Categorization unless facility processes actively collect, store or produce them as part of
facility operations. Incidental processing, collection or trapping of naturally occurring isotopes
(such as accumulation of Rn-222 daughter products on filters) is not considered active collection,
storage or production.
Sites are ultimately responsible for assuring the requisite quality assurance of their
calculations, per 10 C.F.R. 830, Subpart A, and associated DOE software quality assurance
requirements.
NOTE: When implementing this SD G, for radionuclides not listed in Table 1 of
Attachment 2, the threshold values should be calculated in accordance with Attachment 4 of
this SD G.
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Table 1 - Revised Thresholds for Radionuclides
HC-2 HC-3
Isotope
Release
Fraction
(ARFxRF)
HC-2 (Ci)
HC-2 (g)
Release
Fraction
(ARFxRF)
Section 19
Limiting*
Pathway
HC-3 (Ci)
HC-3 (g)
H-3 ** 3.0E+05 3.0E+01 ** ** 1.6E+04 1.6E+00
C-14 1.0E-02 4.05E+05 9.07E+04 5.0E-01 i 3.88E+02 8.69E+01
Na-22 5.0E-01 9.99E+03 1.60E+00 1.0E-02 ing 2.48E+02 3.98E-02
P-32 5.0E-01 4.77E+03 1.67E-02 5.0E-01 ing 1.13E+01 3.95E-05
P-33 5.0E-01 1.08E+04 6.91E-02 5.0E-01 ing 8.84E+01 5.64E-04
P-32, acid 1.0E-03 2.38E+06 8.34E+00 5.0E-01 ing 1.13E+01 3.95E-05
P-33, acid 1.0E-03 5.41E+06 3.45E+01 5.0E-01 ing 8.84E+01 5.64E-04
S-35 5.0E-01 1.16E+04 2.70E-01 5.0E-01 ing 2.21E+01* 5.18E-04*
Cl-36 1.0E+00 1.11E+03 3.36E+04 1.0E-02 ing 2.49E+02 7.55E+03
K-40 5.0E-01 7.63E+03 1.10E+09 1.0E-02 ing 1.23E+02 1.77E+07
Ca-45 1.0E-03 3.00E+06 1.68E+02 1.0E-02 ing 9.94E+02 5.57E-02
Ca-47 1.0E-03 3.93E+06 6.42E+00 de 7.37E+02 1.20E-03
Sc-46 1.0E-03 1.14E+06 3.37E+01 de 3.63E+02 1.07E-02
Ti-44 1.0E-03 6.76E+04 3.93E+02* 1.0E-02 i 9.38E+01 5.46E-01*
V-48 1.0E-03 2.86E+06 1.68E+01 de 2.54E+02 1.49E-03
Cr-51 1.0E-03 1.95E+08 2.11E+03 de 2.26E+04 2.44E-01
Mn-52 1.0E-03 4.23E+06 9.41E+00 de 2.23E+02 4.97E-04
Fe-55 1.0E-03 2.13E+07 8.95E+03 1.0E-02 ing 2.41E+03 1.01E+00
Fe-59 1.0E-03 2.09E+06 4.20E+01 1.0E-02 ing 5.61E+02 1.13E-02
Co-60 1.0E-03 7.81E+05 6.90E+02 de 2.90E+02 2.56E-01
Ni-63 1.0E-03 1.69E+07 2.97E+05 1.0E-02 ing 5.24E+03 9.21E+01
Zn-65 1.0E-03 4.81E+06 5.83E+02 1.0E-02 ing 2.01E+02 2.44E-02
Ge-68 1.0E-03 5.79E+05 8.16E+01 1.0E-02 ing 6.24E+02 8.79E-02
Se-75 1.0E-02 7.68E+05 5.28E+01 1.0E-02 ing 3.33E+02 2.29E-02
Kr-85 1.0E+00 1.06E+07* 2.70E+04* 1.0E+00 sub 1.46E+05* 3.71E+02*
Sr-89 1.0E-03 1.33E+06 4.57E+01 1.0E-02 ing 3.48E+02 1.20E-02
Sr-90 1.0E-03 2.25E+05 1.63E+03 1.0E-02 ing 2.59E+01 1.87E-01
Y-91 1.0E-03 9.11E+05 3.71E+01 1.0E-02 ing 3.98E+02 1.62E-02
Zr-93 1.0E-03 8.11E+05 3.16E+08 1.0E-02 i 3.88E+02 1.51E+05
Zr-95 1.0E-03 1.65E+06 7.69E+01 de 9.93E+02 4.62E-02
Nb-94 1.0E-03 7.22E+05 3.79E+06 i 2.49E+02* 1.33E+03*
Mo-99 1.0E-03 8.89E+06 1.85E+01 1.0E-02 ing 3.76E+03* 7.84E-03*
Tc-99 1.0E-03 2.03E+06 1.19E+08 1.0E-02 ing 7.61E+02 4.48E+04
Ru-106 1.0E-02 2.90E+04 8.74E+00 1.0E-02 ing 1.15E+02 3.49E-02
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Isotope
Release
Fraction
(ARFxRF)
HC-2 (Ci)
HC-2 (g)
Release
Fraction
(ARFxRF)
Limiting
Pathway
HC-3 (Ci)
HC-3 (g)
Ag-110m 1.0E-03 1.01E+06 2.13E+02 de 2.63E+02 5.54E-02
Cd-109 1.0E-03 1.00E+06 3.86E+02 1.0E-02 ing 3.96E+02 1.53E-01
Cd-113 1.0E-03 6.76E+04 1.92E+17 1.0E-02 ing 3.09E+01 8.77E+13
In-114m 1.0E-03 8.71E+05 3.76E+01 1.0E-02 ing 2.40E+02 1.04E-02
Sn-113 1.0E-03 3.00E+06 2.99E+02 1.0E-02 ing 1.19E+03 1.19E-01
Sn-123 1.0E-03 1.00E+06 1.22E+02 1.0E-02 ing 4.10E+02 4.98E-02
Sn-126 1.0E-03 2.90E+05 1.02E+07* 1.0E-02 ing 1.67E+02 5.89E+03*
Sb-124 1.0E-03 1.21E+06 6.94E+01 1.0E-02 ing 3.77E+02 2.16E-02
Sb-126 1.0E-03 2.53E+06 3.02E+01 de 2.64E+02* 3.15E-03*
Te-127m 1.0E-02 1.10E+05 1.16E+01 1.0E-02 ing 3.80E+02 4.03E-02
Te-129m 1.0E-02 1.23E+05 4.07E+00 1.0E-02 ing 3.61E+02 1.20E-02
I-125 5.0E-01 3.18E+03 1.81E-01 5.0E-01 ing 1.26E+00 7.17E-05
I-131 5.0E-01 2.18E+03 1.75E-02 5.0E-01 ing 1.93E+00 1.56E-05
Xe-133 1.0E+00 1.95E+06* 1.04E+01* 1.0E+00 sub 2.67E+04* 1.43E-01*
Cs-134 1.0E-02 1.19E+05 9.18E+01 1.0E-02 ing 4.20E+01 3.24E-02
Cs-137 1.0E-02 1.76E+05 2.03E+03 1.0E-02 ing 6.04E+01 6.95E-01
Ba-133 1.0E-03 2.57E+06 1.01E+04 1.0E-02 ing 7.85E+02 3.07E+00
Ba-140 1.0E-03 1.58E+06 2.16E+01 1.0E-02 ing 6.44E+02 8.80E-03
Ce-141 1.0E-03 2.53E+06 8.86E+01 1.0E-02 ing 1.54E+03 5.41E-02
Section 20
Ce-144 1.0E-03 2.25E+05 7.06E+01 1.0E-02 ing 1.58E+02 4.95E-02
Pm-145 1.0E-03 2.25E+06 1.61E+04 1.0E-02 i 3.31E+03 2.37E+01
Pm-147 1.0E-03 1.62E+06 1.75E+03 1.0E-02 i 2.40E+03 2.58E+00
Sm-151 1.0E-03 2.03E+06 7.70E+04 1.0E-02 i 3.04E+03 1.16E+02
Eu-152 1.0E-03 1.92E+05 1.11E+03 1.0E-02 i 2.89E+02 1.66E+00
Eu-154 1.0E-03 1.52E+05 5.64E+02 1.0E-02 i 2.25E+02 8.33E-01
Eu-155 1.0E-03 1.17E+06 2.41E+03 1.0E-02 i 1.73E+03 3.56E+00
Gd-153 1.0E-03 3.84E+06 1.09E+03 1.0E-02 ing 3.06E+03 8.66E-01
Tb-160 1.0E-03 1.13E+06 1.00E+02 1.0E-02 ing 5.76E+02 5.10E-02
Ho-166m 1.0E-03 6.74E+04 3.75E+04 1.0E-02 i 1.02E+02 5.70E+01
Tm-170 1.0E-03 1.16E+06 1.94E+02 1.0E-02 ing 6.63E+02 1.11E-01
Hf-181 1.0E-03 1.60E+06 9.38E+01 1.0E-02 ing 9.28E+02 5.45E-02
Ir-192 1.0E-03 1.21E+06 1.31E+02 de 8.82E+02 9.57E-02
Au-198 1.0E-03 8.83E+06 3.61E+01 de 2.03E+03 8.30E-03
Hg-203 1.0E-02 3.33E+05 2.41E+01 1.0E-02 ing 5.06E+02* 3.67E-02*
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HC-2 HC-3
Isotope
Release
Fraction
(ARFxRF)
HC-2 (Ci)
HC-2 (g)
Release
Fraction
(ARFxRF)
Limiting
Pathway
HC-3 (Ci)
HC-3 (g)
Pb-210 1.0E-03 7.37E+03 9.78E+01 1.0E-02 ing 1.16E+00 1.53E-02
Bi-207 1.0E-03 1.39E+06 3.06E+04* de 4.71E+02* 1.04E+01*
Bi-210 1.0E-03 8.72E+04 7.01E-01 1.0E-02 i 1.34E+02 1.08E-03
Po-210 1.0E-02 2.46E+02 5.47E-02 1.0E-02 ing 3.57E+00 7.94E-04
Rn-222 1.0E+00 1.6E+08 1.1E+03 1.0E+00 i 1.0E+01 6.5E-05
Ra-223 1.0E-03 1.10E+03 2.14E-02 1.0E-03 i 1.63E+01 3.19E-04
Ra-224 1.0E-03 2.70E+03 1.70E-02 1.0E-03 i 3.88E+01 2.44E-04
Ra-225 1.0E-03 1.29E+03 3.30E-02 1.0E-03 i 1.94E+01 4.99E-04
Ac-225 1.0E-03 9.54E+02 1.64E-02 1.0E-03 i 1.43E+01 2.46E-04
Ac-227 1.0E-03 1.47E+01 2.04E-01 1.0E-03 i 1.78E-01* 2.45E-03*
Th-228 1.0E-03 2.03E+02 2.47E-01 1.0E-03 i 2.89E+00 3.52E-03
Th-230 1.0E-03 5.79E+02 2.81E+04 1.0E-03 i 2.82E+00 1.36E+02
Th-232 1.0E-03 3.24E+02 2.96E+09 1.0E-03 i 2.68E+00 2.44E+07
U-232 1.0E-03 1.04E+03 4.71E+01 1.0E-03 i 3.21E+00* 1.49E-01*
U-233 1.0E-03 2.25E+03 2.34E+05 1.0E-03 i 1.29E+01 1.34E+03
U-234 1.0E-03 2.32E+03 3.73E+05 1.0E-03 i 1.32E+01 2.13E+03
U-235 1.0E-03 2.62E+03 1.21E+09 1.0E-03 i 1.46E+01 6.76E+06
U-236 1.0E-03 2.53E+03 3.92E+07 1.0E-03 i 1.43E+01 2.20E+05
U-238 1.0E-03 2.80E+03 8.32E+09 1.0E-03 i 1.54E+01 4.59E+07
Np-237 1.0E-03 3.53E+02 5.00E+05 1.0E-03 i 5.36E+00 7.60E+03
Np-238 1.0E-03 3.72E+06 1.43E+01 de 1.54E+03 5.93E-03
Pu-238 1.0E-03 1.76E+02 1.03E+01 1.0E-03 i 2.62E+00 1.53E-01
Pu-239 1.0E-03 1.62E+02 2.61E+03 1.0E-03 i 2.40E+00 3.86E+01
Pu-240 1.0E-03 1.62E+02 7.14E+02 1.0E-03 i 2.40E+00 1.05E+01
Pu-241 1.0E-03 9.01E+03 8.74E+01 1.0E-03 i 1.32E+02 1.29E+00
Pu-242 1.0E-03 1.69E+02 4.29E+04 1.0E-03 i 2.56E+00 6.49E+02
Am-241 1.0E-03 1.93E+02 5.63E+01 1.0E-03 i 2.89E+00 8.42E-01
Am-242m 1.0E-03 2.19E+02 2.09E+01 1.0E-03 i 3.22E+00 3.07E-01
Am-243 1.0E-03 1.98E+02 9.90E+02 1.0E-03 i 2.89E+00 1.45E+01
Cm-242 1.0E-03 1.56E+03 4.71E-01 1.0E-03 i 2.35E+01 7.08E-03
Cm-245 1.0E-03 1.93E+02 1.12E+03 1.0E-03 i 2.82E+00 1.64E+01
Cf-252 1.0E-03 4.05E+02 7.56E-01 1.0E-03 i 6.26E+00 1.17E-02
* Yellow filled boxes are updated value per the enclosed errata sheet
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* de - direct exposure from a point source
i - inhalation
ing – ingestion
sub – submersion in a radioactive cloud of noble gas
** Consistent with the method used in DOE STD 1027-92, these values were provided by
Section 21
the Tritium Focus Group and are not calculated values using the methodology in this
guidance.
Note: Naturally occurring isotopes such as Rn-222 or Ra-226 do not need to be considered as
part of Hazard Categorization unless facility processes actively collect, store or produce
them as part of facility operations. Incidental processing, collection or trapping of
naturally occurring isotopes (such as accumulation of Rn-222 daughter products on
filters) is not considered active collection, storage or production.
Radionuclide thresholds for U-232, U-236, Pu-240, and Pu-242 are not
included in Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92 (although the Standard
references other documents to determine thresholds for isotopes not included
in Table A.1). The threshold values for these isotopes are included in this
document for completeness.
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Table 2 - Comparative Table of HC-2 and HC-3 values (Original and Revised)
HC-2 HC-3
Isotope
Original DOE
STD 1027-92
Value( g)
Revised*
Value (g)
Original DOE
STD 1027-92
Value (g)
Revised*
Value (g)
H-3 3.0E+01 3.0E+01 1.6E+00 1.6E+00
C-14 3.1E+05 9.1E+04 9.4E+01 8.7E+01
Na-22 1.0E+00 1.6E+00 3.8E-02 4.0E-02
P-32 1.5E-04 1.7E-02 4.2E-05 4.0E-05
P-33 1.9E-01 6.9E-02 6.0E-04 5.6E-04
P-32, acid 7.7E-02 8.3E+00 4.2E-05 4.0E-05
P-33, acid 9.6E+01 3.5E+01 6.0E-04 5.6E-04
S-35 5.8E-01 2.7E-01 1.8E-03 5.2E-04**
Cl-36 4.3E+04 3.4E+04 1.0E+04 7.5E+03
K-40 6.8E+08 1.1E+09 2.4E+07 1.8E+07
Ca-45 2.6E+02 1.7E+02 6.2E-02 5.6E-02
Ca-47 7.8E+00 6.4E+00 1.1E-03 1.2E-03
Sc-46 4.0E+01 3.4E+01 1.1E-02 1.1E-02
Ti-44 1.9E+02 3.9E+02** 3.6E-01 5.5E-01**
V-48 1.8E+01 1.7E+01 3.8E-03 1.5E-03
Cr-51 1.1E+03 2.1E+03 2.4E-01 2.4E-01
Mn-52 8.8E+00 9.4E+00 7.6E-04 5.0E-04
Fe-55 4.6E+03 8.9E+03 2.2E+00 1.0E+00
Fe-59 3.7E+01 4.2E+01 1.2E+02 1.1E-02
Co-60 1.7E+02 6.9E+02 2.5E-01 2.6E-01
Ni-63 8.0E+04 3.0E+05 9.5E+01 9.2E+01
Zn-65 1.9E+02 5.8E+02 2.9E-02 2.4E-02
Ge-68 8.8E+01 8.2E+01 1.5E-01 8.8E-02
Se-75 2.4E+01 5.3E+01 2.2E-02 2.3E-02
Kr-85 7.2E+04 2.7E+04** 5.1E+01 3.7E+02**
Sr-89 2.7E+01 4.6E+01 1.2E-02 1.2E-02
Sr-90 1.6E+02 1.6E+03 1.2E-01 1.9E-01
Y-91 2.7E+01 3.7E+01 1.5E-02 1.6E-02
Zr-93 3.6E+07 3.2E+08 2.5E+04 1.5E+05
Zr-95 6.9E+01 7.7E+01 3.3E-02 4.6E-02
Nb-94 4.6E+05 3.8E+06 1.1E+03 1.3E+03**
Mo-99 1.6E+01 1.9E+01 7.1E-03 7.8E-03**
Tc-99 2.3E+08 1.2E+08 1.0E+05 4.5E+04
Ru-106 1.9E+00 8.7E+00 3.0E-02 3.5E-02
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HC-2 HC-3
Isotope
Original DOE
STD 1027-92
Value( g)
Revised
Value (g)
Original DOE
STD 1027-92
Value (g)
Revised
Value (g)
Ag-110m 1.1E+02 2.1E+02 5.5E-02 5.5E-02
Cd-109 1.1E+02 3.9E+02 7.0E-02 1.5E-01
Cd-113 5.3E+16 1.9E+17 3.2E+13 8.8E+13
In-114m 1.6E+01 3.8E+01 9.5E-03 1.0E-02
Sn-113 3.2E+02 3.0E+02 1.3E-01 1.2E-01
Sn-123 1.2E+02 1.2E+02 3.9E-02 5.0E-02
Sn-126 1.2E+07 1.0E+07** 6.0E+03 5.9E+03**
Sb-124 7.5E+01 6.9E+01 2.1E-02 2.2E-02
Sb-126 3.0E+01 3.0E+01 3.4E-03 3.2E-03**
Te-127m 1.6E+01 1.2E+01 4.2E-02 4.0E-02
Te-129m 4.7E+00 4.1E+00 1.3E-02 1.2E-02
I-125 1.4E-01 1.8E-01 3.2E-05 7.2E-05
I-131 1.4E-02 1.7E-02 7.4E-06 1.6E-05
Xe-133 9.6E+00 1.0E+01** 1.1E-01 1.4E-01**
Cs-134 4.6E+01 9.2E+01 3.3E-02 3.2E-02
Cs-137 1.0E+03 2.0E+03 6.9E-01 7.0E-01
Ba-133 1.6E+04 1.0E+04 4.3E+00 3.1E+00
Ba-140 1.1E+02 2.2E+01 8.2E-03 8.8E-03
Ce-141 1.2E+02 8.9E+01 3.5E-02 5.4E-02
Ce-144 2.6E+01 7.1E+01 3.1E-02 4.9E-02
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Pm-145 7.6E+03 1.6E+04 1.4E+01 2.4E+01
Pm-147 9.0E+02 1.7E+03 9.5E-01 2.6E+00
Sm-151 3.7E+04 7.7E+04 3.8E+01 1.2E+02
Eu-152 7.5E+02 1.1E+03 1.2E+00 1.7E+00
Eu-154 4.2E+02 5.6E+02 7.6E-01 8.3E-01
Eu-155 1.6E+03 2.4E+03 2.0E+00 3.6E+00
Gd-153 3.9E+02 1.1E+03 2.8E-01 8.7E-01
Tb-160 1.1E+02 1.0E+02 5.0E-02 5.1E-02
Ho-166m 2.2E+04 3.8E+04 4.0E+01 5.7E+01
Tm-170 2.1E+02 1.9E+02 8.7E-02 1.1E-01
Hf-181 1.3E+02 9.4E+01 4.5E-02 5.5E-02
Ir-192 1.3E+02 1.3E+02 1.0E-01 9.6E-02
Au-198 3.8E+01 3.6E+01 8.2E-03 8.3E-03
Hg-203 3.1E+01 2.4E+01 2.6E-02 3.7E-02**
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HC-2 HC-3
Isotope
Original DOE
STD 1027-92
Value( g)
Revised
Value (g)
Original DOE
STD 1027-92
Value (g)
Revised
Value (g)
Pb-210 2.9E+01 9.8E+01 4.7E-03 1.5E-02
Bi-207 4.3E+04 3.1E+04** 1.1E+01 1.0E+01**
Bi-210 1.2E+00 7.0E-01 2.6E-03 1.1E-03
Po-210 7.8E-02 5.5E-02 4.2E-04 7.9E-04
Rn-222 1.1E+03 1.1E+03 6.5E-05 6.5E-05
Ra-223 7.4E-02 2.1E-02 1.2E-03 3.2E-04
Ra-224 6.1E-02 1.7E-02 1.2E-03 2.4E-04
Ra-225 9.6E-02 3.3E-02 1.8E-03 5.0E-04
Ac-225 4.9E-02 1.6E-02 5.5E-04 2.5E-04
Ac-227 5.9E-02 2.0E-01 5.8E-04 2.5E-03**
Th-228 1.1E-01 2.5E-01 1.2E-03 3.5E-03
Th-230 4.4E+03 2.8E+04 3.1E+01 1.4E+02
Th-232 1.6E+08 3.0E+09 9.1E+05 2.4E+07
U-232 4.7E+01 1.5E-01
U-233 2.3E+04 2.3E+05 4.4E+02 1.3E+03
U-234 3.5E+04 3.7E+05 6.7E+02 2.1E+03
U-235 1.1E+08 1.2E+09 1.9E+06 6.8E+06
U-236 3.9E+07 2.2E+05
U-238 7.1E+08 8.3E+09 1.3E+07 4.6E+07
Np-237 8.3E+04 5.0E+05 6.0E+02 7.6E+03
Np-238 3.5E+00 1.4E+01 5.0E-03 5.9E-03
Pu-238 3.6E+00 1.0E+01 3.6E-02 1.5E-01
Pu-239 9.0E+02 2.6E+03 8.4E+00 3.9E+01
Pu-240 7.1E+02 1.1E+01
Pu-241 2.8E+01 8.7E+01 3.1E-01 1.3E+00
Pu-242 4.3E+04 6.5E+02
Am-241 1.6E+01 5.6E+01 1.5E-01 8.4E-01
Am-242m 5.8E+00 2.1E+01 5.3E-02 3.1E-01
Am-243 2.8E+02 9.9E+02 2.6E+00 1.4E+01
Cm-242 5.1E-01 4.7E-01 9.7E-03 7.1E-03
Cm-245 3.1E+02 1.1E+03 3.0E+00 1.6E+01
Cf-252 4.1E-01 7.6E-01 5.9E-03 1.2E-02
* Green background values are threshold values that increased when compared to DOE STD
1027
Yellow background values are threshold values that decreased when compared to DOE STD 1027
** Value changed as a result of SD G Update 2013 per enclosed errata sheet
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ATTACHMENT 3: Additional Affected Language in DOE STD 1027-92
The methodology in Attachments 1 and 2 of this guidance implements an approach to
consistently update the dosimetric values and release fractions used for categorizing nuclear
facilities described in Section3.1.2 of DOE STD 1027-92.
The categorization methodology in the standard is supported by discussions in several other
locations of the Standard. For use with this guidance, the text in those sections should be read
in a way that is consistent with this guidance, as follows:
• In Table 3.1, Nuclear Hazard Categorization Summary, on page 7, and Figure
3.1, Hazard Classification Decision Process (Section 3), page 8, the references to
Table A.1 for Category 2 and 3 are replaced with a reference to Table 1 in
Attachment 2 of this guidance.
• In Figure 3.1, the wording in the top block is replaced with “IDENTIFY
NUCLEAR FACILITIES,” which clarifies the point that all existing nuclear
facilities (including less than Hazard Category 3) should be screened in
accordance with the provisions of this guidance.
• In Section 4.1.2.a, Nuclear Hazard Category 3 Facilities, page 16, the reference
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to Table A.1 in the single paragraph labeled “INTERPRETATION” is replaced
with a reference to Table 1 in Attachment 2 of this guidance.
• In Attachment 1, pages A-4 and A-5, the references to Table A.1 are replaced
with references to Table 1 in Attachment 2 of this guidance.
• In Attachment 1, page A-6, Calculation of Category 2 Radiological Thresholds,
the respiration rate that is cited (3.5 x 10-4 m3/s) is modified to 3.3 x 10-4 m3/s to
be consistent with this guidance.
All other provisions of DOE STD 1027-92 affecting hazard categorization, including those for
nuclear criticality, are unaffected by this guidance in their entirety.
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ATTACHMENT 4: Technical Basis for Revised Radionuclide Threshold Values
This guidance for hazard categorization was developed in order to establish a reproducible table
of Hazard Category 2 and 3 radionuclide threshold values using the qualitative hazard
categorization criteria and analytical methodology defined in DOE STD 1027-92, but with
updated scientific information taken from international radiation protection consensus
documents. During the process of calculating the revised thresholds, errors were identified and
corrected for some of the original DOE STD 1027-92 values.
Change Notice 1 of DOE STD 1027-92 recommended the use of LA-12846-MS and LA-12981-
MS to determine HC2 and HC3 threshold values for isotopes not listed in the Standard, and these
documents were used in the development of this guidance. Due to the use of updated
information, the methodology used in LA-12846-MS and LA-12981-MS should be used in
conjunction with the approach described here for calculating thresholds for isotopes not listed in
Table 1 of Attachment 2, to prevent inconsistency with the threshold values included in Table 1.
Appropriate quality controls should be applied to the analysis as required by Subpart A of 10
C.F.R. 830.
Hazard Category 2:
The methodology used to calculate the revised Hazard Category 2 radionuclide thresholds is
the same as what is presented in Attachment 1 of DOE STD 1027-92. The dose from the
inhalation pathway can be significant; however, cloud shine can also be a major contributor
to dose in some cases. Reference the formula and associated discussion regarding the
calculation of Hazard Category 2 threshold values (see page A-6 of the Standard). For
completeness, DOE retained the cloud shine exposure pathway in the formula. This formula
calculates a maximum plausible radionuclide quantity that, if released without mitigation,
will result in a 1 rem inhalation exposure to an individual at slightly less than a 300 meter
distance. The duration of exposure is the plume passage time.
Reproduction of Original DOE STD 1027 Hazard Category 2 Threshold Values:
In order to gain understanding of the Hazard Category 2 methodology and provide confidence in
the revised threshold values, an attempt was made to reproduce the original values from Table
A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92. The same committed effective dose equivalent (CEDE) and cloud
shine dose equivalent (CSDE) data used in the Standard were used to reproduce Table A.1;
CEDE and CSDE data were taken from DOE/EH-0071, Internal Dose Conversion Factors for
Calculation of Dose to the Public, and DOE/EH-0070, External Dose-Rate Conversion Factors
for Calculation of Dose to the Public, respectively. Use of these two DOE documents in
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reproducing the Table A.1 values is consistent with the process noted in LANL Fact Sheet LA-
12846-MS, Specific Activities and DOE-STD-1027-92 Hazard Category 2 Thresholds; this
LANL Fact Sheet is referenced in a footnote to Table A.1 of the Standard regarding calculation
of thresholds for isotopes not listed in the table.
As specified in the Standard, a respiration rate of 3.5 x 10-4 m3/s and a /Q of 1.0x10-4 sec/m3
were used in calculating the original values in Table A.1. These values were also used in
reproducing the Table A.1 values. Per the Standard, the Hazard Category 2 threshold values
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correspond to a dose of 1 rem at slightly less than 300 meters.
Overall, there was general agreement between the Table A.1 Hazard Category 2 threshold values
and the reproduced values; however, errors were identified for some of the threshold values in
the Standard. Due to lack of information regarding the calculation of the original threshold
values in the Standard, further comparisons in the calculations could not be made.
Revised Hazard Category 2 Radionuclide Threshold Values:
The methodology used to calculate the revised Hazard Category 2 radionuclide thresholds is
presented in Attachment 1 of DOE STD 1027-92. The specific equation used to calculate
threshold quantities is on page A-6 of the Standard.
In the time since DOE STD 1027-92 was originally published in 1992, updated radiological dose
coefficient and breathing rate information has become available compared to what was used in
the development of the Standard’s Hazard Category 2 thresholds. This updated information was
taken from international radiation protection consensus documents, ICRP 72 and ICRP 68, and
used in calculating revised threshold values. Additional details are provided in Sections a.
through c. below.
a. Updated Dose Conversion Coefficients:
DOE STD 1027-92 used CEDE and CSDE data from DOE/EH-0071 (public) and
DOE/EH-0070 (public), respectively; these documents date back to 1988.
In 1996, the ICRP adopted new public dose factors in ICRP Publication 72, Age-dependent
Doses to Members of the Public from Intake of Radionuclides: Part 5 Compilation of
Ingestion and Inhalation Dose Coefficients; these dose coefficients were used in the
determination of revised Hazard Category 2 thresholds. The following assumptions pertain
to the selection of dose coefficients from ICRP 72:
• Consistent with DOE/EH-0071, for members of the public, the ICRP 72 dose
coefficients are based on an activity median aerodynamic diameter (AMAD) of 1
m particle size.
• Per Table 2 (footnotes a and b) of ICRP 72, the default lung absorption type used
(F – fast; M – moderate; S – slow) in selecting an inhalation dose coefficient for
the various radionuclides was as recommended by ICRP 72 for particulate
aerosols when no specific information is available. If no such value was
recommended (F, M, S), then the largest inhalation dose coefficient available in
Table A.2 (Inhalation dose coefficients) for an adult was selected in accordance
with the DOE STD 1027-92 methodology. Specifically, this approach is
consistent with what is presented in LANL Fact Sheet LA-12846-MS (which is
referenced in Table A.1 of the Standard). LA-12846-MS indicates that the DOE
STD 1027-92 used the largest CEDE values of the inhalation class (D –days; W –
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calculating Hazard Category 2 thresholds.
b. Similarly, in 1993, Federal Guidance Report (FGR) No. 12, External Exposure to
Radionuclides in Air, Water, and Soil, was issued. Updated data from FGR 12 pertaining to
the determination of CSDE values were used in the calculation of revised Hazard Category 2
thresholds, Radionuclide Reference Data:
For purposes of this SD G 1027 Update, a change in the use of reference data for
radionuclide information was updated. Because the International Commission on
Radiological Protection (ICRP) publication 68 references ICRP-38 for radionuclide
information, that same publication for radionuclide reference data will be used in this update.
Further, it was also decided that should data be unavailable in ICRP-38, then the succession
for reference data would then be ICRP-107.
The Cloud Shine Dose Coefficients (CSDE) are obtained from Table III.1 ‘Dose coefficients
for Air Submersion’ of Federal Guidance Report NO. 12 (FGR-12) dated September 1993
except as updated in ICRP-72 Table A.4 ‘Effective dose rates for exposure of adults to inert
gases’.
The Committed Effective Dose Equivalent (CEDE) values are obtained from ICRP-72 Table
A.2 ‘Inhalation does coefficients’ and Table A.3 ‘Inhalation dose coefficients for soluble or
reactive gases and vapors’ as appropriate.
c. Updated Breathing Rates:
DOE STD 1027-92 used a breathing rate of 3.5 x 10-4 m3/s in the Hazard Category 2
methodology (see page A-6 of the Standard); a breathing rate of 2.66x10-4 m3/s was used in
the Hazard Category 3 methodology (see Chapter 4 of the EPA Technical Background
Document). In light of new science pertaining to breathing rates since DOE STD 1027-92
was published in 1992, an updated breathing rate of 3.3333 x 10-4 m3/s has been used in the
determination of revised threshold quantities for both Hazard Category 2 and Hazard
Category 3 facilities. This updated value has been adopted for “light work” as defined in
ICRP Publication 68 (1994). Specifically, ICRP 68 has revised the 8-hour day breathing
rates (see Table 1, footnote c.) as follows: light work is defined as: 2.5 hr sitting (inhalation
rate 0.54 m3/hr, breathing frequency 12 min-1) and 5.5 hr light exercise (inhalation rate 1.5
m3/hr, breathing frequency 20 min-1). Based upon this information, the time weighted
breathing rate would be:
Given the magnitude of the weighting factors applied in this formula, this average value is
considered to be conservative in light of the application environment. In addition, use of this
breathing rate in the determination of both Hazard Category 2 and 3 threshold values is also
consistent with a position taken by the NNSA Central Technical Authority (CTA) per an
October 22, 2007 memorandum regarding the clarification of dose calculation parameters in
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DOE-STD-5506-2007, Preparation of Safety Basis Documents for Transuranic (TRU) Waste
Facilities. The relevant portions of this memo are provided below (emphasis added in
italics):
…the Standard specifies the use of 3.3 × 10-4 m3/s as BR [breathing rate] in
conjunction with dose conversion factors (DCFs) from International
Commission on Radiation Protection (ICRP) Publications 72 and 68. The
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DCFs in ICRP 72 and 68 are based on a model described in ICRP 66. ICRP
66 provides a range of BRs depending on the age and sex of the person and
the type of activity being modeled. The BR specified in the Standard has been
called into question because it is not specifically listed in ICRP 66. Since the
DCFs in ICRP 72 and 68 are based on the ICRP 66 model, a conclusion was
drawn that the BR used in dose calculations must be one of the values
explicitly used in ICRP 66.
The BR in the Standard represents a weighted average of two BRs in ICRP 66.
This average BR is widely used. It is defined and used in ICRP 68 [worker
dose coefficients] to represent light work: a combination of 2½ hours of
rest/sitting and 5½ hours of light exercise, as defined in ICRP 66. This BR is
used by DOE in 10 C.F.R. 835, Occupational Radiation Protection, for
establishing derived air concentrations for worker protection and in its
toolbox modeling codes.
…The DCFs documented in ICRP 72 [public dose coefficients] are not
explicitly linked to the BRs identified in ICRP 66. Therefore, using a BR that
is within the range specified in ICRP 66 and in conjunction with the DCFs in
ICRP 72 is acceptable for a member of the public at a similar activity level.
Using this criterion, the BR used in the Standard is within the range of BR
values given in ICRP 66 and is reasonable for calculating dose to the public,
assuming that the activity level being modeled is the same. That is, the BR
specified in DOE-STD-5506 is consistent with that in ICRP 72 for calculating
public doses. If a higher activity is likely for a member of the public based on
the local conditions at the site boundary, it may then be appropriate to use a
higher BR within the range provided in ICRP 66 in the dose calculations.
It can be reasonably concluded from this CTA position that a breathing rate of
3.3333 × 10-4 m3/s is an appropriate value to use in conjunction with dose conversion
factors pertaining to both the worker (ICRP 68) and the public (ICRP 72).
Accordingly, the revised Hazard Category 3 and 2 thresholds use dose coefficients
from ICRP 68 and ICRP 72 respectively, in conjunction with a consistent breathing
rate value of
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d. Determination of Revised Hazard Category 2 Threshold Value for Tritium:
Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92 specifies a Hazard Category 2 threshold for tritium of
30 grams. Per discussions with Tritium Focus Group Members and other personnel involved
with the development of the Standard, it appears this value was chosen based on consensus,
taking into account operational considerations at the time. A revised threshold value was
calculated to be 62.4 grams, and assumed the following:
• The inhalation dose coefficient selected from Table A.3 of ICRP 72 is for tritiated
water for an adult (1.8E-11 Sv/Bq). Per discussions with the Chairman for the ICRP
Task Group on Dose Calculations (at the time of publication of ICRP 72), this dose
coefficient does not take into account skin absorption. Therefore, consistent with
DOE-HDBK-1129-2008, Tritium Handling and Safe Storage, a multiplication factor
of 1.5 was used in the threshold calculation to address skin absorption. This factor
can be applied to either the dose coefficient or the respiration rate – the resulting
numerical value is the same.
• The airborne release fraction was conservatively chosen to be 0.5, which is consistent
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with the value specified in Appendix A (Modeling the Airborne Release and
Inhalation of Radionuclides) of the EPA Technical Background Document used for
the determination of Hazard Category 3 threshold values.
A footnote (*) to Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92 stated that the DOE Tritium Focus Group
provided a recommendation to increase the Hazard Category 3 threshold value from 0.1
grams to 1.6 grams. Given that the original Hazard Category 2 value was determined by
consensus, and in light the Tritium Focus Group’s past involvement with the Standard,
NNSA requested that that they evaluate the revised Hazard Category 2 threshold value, and
provide a recommendation to NNSA on an appropriate value to use.
On August 25, 2010, Bill Weaver responded to NNSA on behalf of the Tritium Focus Group
as follows:
The position of the TFG [Tritium Focus Group] is to retain the existing DOE STD
1027 thresholds for tritium Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities as is. The next meeting
of the TFG is tentatively scheduled for the spring at SRS [Savannah River Site] and
signed correspondence by all participants of that meeting can be obtained at that time,
if desired.
Accordingly, the radionuclide threshold values for tritium in Table 1 of this guidance default
to the values in DOE STD 1027-92 (30 grams for Hazard Category 2, and 1.6 grams for
Hazard Category 3).
UPDATE: On June 19, 2013, Bill Weaver communicated via email (B. Weaver to I.
Trujillo) that the TFG has met since the publication of the SD G 1027. At that meeting, it
was voted on that the TFG continues to endorse the Threshold Quantities as is currently
while working on new values for recommendation for the upcoming TFG meeting in the
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e. HC-2 Threshold Quantities Clarification When No Reference or DCF Data is Available for
Calculation
Per DOE-STD-1027-92 Attachment 1, Table A-1 sub-note 1, provides the following TQ’s:
• Any other beta-gamma emitter – 4.3E+05 Ci
• Mixed fission products – 1.0E+03 Ci
• Any other alpha emitter – 5.5E+01 Ci
Hazard Category 3:
The methodology used to calculate the revised Hazard Category 3 radionuclide thresholds is
the same as what is presented in Attachment 1 of DOE STD 1027-92. As noted in the
Standard, DOE chose to use an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) model to calculate
these thresholds; and assumes the following: 1) the distance from the point of release to the
point of exposure is 30 meters; 2) the dose-equivalent limit is 10 rem effective whole body
dose; and 3) there is no radioactive decay (for conservatism and simplicity). The duration of
exposure depends on the release pathway per the EPA model. As stated on page A-9 of the
Standard, the model assumes that persons are exposed for one day for inhalation and direct
exposure, but that persons are exposed for longer periods through the ingestion pathway.
The EPA model used in the Standard to determine Hazard Category 3 thresholds is set forth
in the following document:
Technical Background Document to Support Final Rulemaking Pursuant to Section 102
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act:
Radionuclides, a Report to the Emergency Response Division, Office of Emergency and
Remedial Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, February 1989 (Report
prepared by ICF Incorporated and C-E Environmental, EPA Contract 68-03-3452)
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This EPA Technical Document is referenced in LANL Fact Sheet LA-12981-MS, Table of DOE-
STD-1027-92 Hazard Category 3 Threshold Quantities for the ICRP-30 List of 757
Radionuclides; this LANL Fact Sheet is referenced in a footnote to Table A.1 of DOE STD
1027-92 for the threshold values of any isotopes of interest.
Per the EPA Technical Document (see Chapter 4, Methodology for RQ [reportable quantity]
Adjustments), a release value represents the “quantity of radionuclides (in curies) that, if released
under the conditions assumed, could result in a whole-body dose-equivalent of 500 millirem via
each of the exposure pathways.” DOE STD 1027-92 Hazard Category 3 threshold quantities
were calculated from the smallest of the release values for four exposure pathways ultimately
considered by the EPA model: 1) inhalation; 2) ingestion of water; 3) ingestion of food
(vegetable); and 4) direct exposure (direct exposure from a point source, and submersion in a
radioactive cloud of noble gas). This approach is conservative and establishes the limiting
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release pathway. Chapter 4 of the EPA Technical Document describes the methodology used to
calculate release values for each of the four exposure pathways. In order to determine the
Hazard Category 3 threshold value (10 rem dose at 30 meters), the calculated release
values/thresholds were multiplied by a factor of 20. Use of this multiplication factor is described
in LANL Fact Sheet LA-12981-MS for Hazard Category 3 threshold quantities.
Note: Based on the results shown in Appendix E (radionuclide release values) of the EPA
document, along with sampling calculations, the ingestion of ground water pathway was not
identified as having the lowest release value for the isotopes of interest. Therefore, this pathway
was not pursued further in this alternate methodology. If other isotopes are subsequently added
to Table 1, this pathway would need to be evaluated as appropriate.
Reproduction of Original DOE STD 1027 Hazard Category 3 Threshold Values:
As was done for Hazard Category 2 threshold values, an attempt was made to reproduce the
original Hazard Category 3 threshold values from Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92. This was
done in order to gain understanding of the Hazard Category 3 (EPA) methodology and provide
confidence in the revised threshold values. The same source for Annual Limit on Intake (ALI)
data referenced in the EPA methodology, ICRP 30, Limits for Intakes of Radionuclides by
Workers, was used to reproduce Table A.1. The ICRP 30 ALI is the basis for the inhalation and
ingestion models used in the EPA Technical Document, and represents the quantity of
radionuclides that, if taken in by reference man, will give a CEDE dose of 5 rem. Per the EPA
methodology (see Chapter 4), the ALIs from ICRP 30 were divided by 10 to adjust the dose that
they are based on to an effective dose-equivalent of 500 millirem. As noted above, a
multiplication factor of 20 was then used in reproducing the threshold values to arrive at an
effective whole body dose of 10 rem at 30 meters, per the Hazard Category 3 criteria in DOE
STD 1027-92.
As specified in the EPA Technical Document, a breathing rate of 2.3E7 cubic cm/day (or 2.66E-
4 m3/s) and a /Q of 8.33E-13 day/cubic cm were used in calculating the original values in Table
A.1. These values were also used in reproducing the Table A.1 values. Consistent with the EPA
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methodology, when more than one inhalation or ingestion ALI was available for a particular
radionuclide the lowest value was used for the threshold calculations. This approach assures that
the release of the radionuclide in its most hazardous chemical form is taken into account.
Overall, there was general agreement between the Table A.1 Hazard Category 3 threshold values
and the reproduced values; however, errors were identified for some of the threshold values in
the Standard. Due to lack of information regarding the calculation of the original threshold
values in the Standard, further comparisons in the calculations could not be made.
In addition, the EPA Technical Document upon which the Standard’s Hazard Category 3
threshold values are based has error propagation issues that range from 0.5% to 155%. This is
attributable to simplifications used in the mathematical formulas and values of the constants
used. This was not a concern for the EPA in deriving the 40 C.F.R. 302.4 RQs, because they are
determined by rounding the lowest release value down to the nearest decade. However, DOE
used the uncorrected EPA Technical Document release values in constructing the associated
threshold values in the Standard. For example, for 233U, the EPA release value yields a DOE
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STD 1027-92 Hazard Category 3 threshold of 440 grams. The correct threshold should be about
292 grams (a 50% nonconservative error).
Revised Hazard Category 3 Radionuclide Threshold Values:
The methodology used to calculate the revised Hazard Category 3 radionuclide threshold values
is presented in Chapter 4 (Methodology for RQ Adjustments) of the EPA Technical Document.
This is the same methodology used to develop the original DOE STD 1027-92 Hazard Category
3 threshold values.
Since DOE STD 1027-92 was originally published in 1992, updated radiological dose coefficient
and breathing rate information has become available compared to what was used in the
development of the Standard’s Hazard Category 3 thresholds. This updated information was
taken from an international radiation protection consensus document, ICRP 68, and used in
calculating revised threshold values. Additional details are provided in Sections a. through c.
below.
a. Updated Dose Conversion Coefficients:
DOE STD 1027-92 used ALI data from ICRP 30 (workers); the various parts of ICRP 30
were published between 1979 (Part 1) and 1988 (Part 4).
In 1994, the ICRP adopted new worker dose factors in ICRP Publication 68, Dose
Coefficients for Intakes of Radionuclides by Workers; these dose coefficients were used in
the determination of revised Hazard Category 3 thresholds. The following assumptions
pertain to the selection of dose coefficients from ICRP 68:
• According to ICRP 68 (see Secondary Limits, page 17), ALIs (Bq) are defined using
an e(50) dose coefficient value (Sv/Bq):
ALI (Bq) = 0.02 Sv/e(50)
Accordingly, the largest e(50) value was chosen from ICRP 68 for a given radionuclide in order
to produce the lowest ALI of exposure from ingestion and inhalation in the associated EPA
models. This approach conservatively establishes the revised Hazard Category 3 thresholds
consistent with the precepts of DOE STD 1027-92.
Per the above formula, the ALI is based on a committed effective dose of 0.02 Sv
(2 rem). The calculated ALIs therefore need to be multiplied by a factor of 2.5 to be
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consistent with the EPA methodology used to calculate revised ingestion and
inhalation release values. As previously noted, the EPA methodology used ALIs
from
ICRP 30, which were based on a whole body CEDE of 5 rem. Per the EPA
methodology, the ICRP 30 ALIs were divided by 10 to adjust the dose that they are
based on to an effective dose-equivalent of 500 millirem. A multiplication factor of
20 was then used in the revised threshold calculations to arrive at an effective whole
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body dose of 10 rem at 30 meters, per the Hazard Category 3 criteria in DOE STD
1027-92.
• ICRP 30 ALI values used in DOE STD 1027-92 were based on a 1μm particle size.
For the revised threshold calculations, the largest e(50) inhalation dose coefficients
were chosen from ICRP 68, regardless of particle size (ICRP 68 provides inhalation
dose coefficients for both 1 m and 5 m AMAD particle size). This approach
resulted in the lowest ALI and therefore a conservative threshold value.
b. Radionuclide Reference Data:
For purposes of this SD G 1027 Update, a change in the use of reference data for
radionuclide information was updated. Because the International Commission on
Radiological Protection (ICRP) publication 72 references ICRP-38 for radionuclide
information, that same publication for radionuclide reference data will be used in this update.
Further, it was also decided that should data be unavailable in ICRP-38, then the succession
for reference data would then be ICRP-107.
c. Updated Breathing Rates:
See Section c. in the Hazard Category 2 discussion above.
d. Determination of Revised Hazard Category 3 Threshold Value for Tritium:
Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92 specifies a Hazard Category 3 threshold for tritium of
1.6 grams. A revised threshold value was calculated to be 0.87 grams, and assumed the
following:
• The inhalation dose coefficient selected from Annex C of ICRP 68 is for tritiated
water (1.8E-11 Sv/Bq). Per footnote b in Annex C, the dose from activity absorbed
through the skin is not included in this value. Per input from both the Chairman for
the ICRP Task Group on Dose Calculations (at the time of publication of ICRP 68)
along with input from a member of the DOE Tritium Focus Group, and consistent
with DOE-HDBK-1129-2008, a multiplication factor of 1.5 was used in the threshold
calculation to address skin absorption.
• The airborne release fraction was conservatively chosen to be 0.5, which is consistent
with the value specified in Appendix A (Modeling the Airborne Release and
Inhalation of Radionuclides) of the EPA Technical Background Document used in the
determination of Hazard Category 3 threshold values.
A footnote (*) to Table A.1 of DOE STD 1027-92 states that the DOE Tritium Focus Group
provided a recommendation to increase the Hazard Category 3 threshold value from 0.1
grams to 1.6 grams. In light their prior involvement in recommending a Hazard Category 3
threshold of 1.6 grams, NNSA requested that the Tritium Focus Group evaluate the revised
Hazard Category 3 threshold value, and provide a recommendation to NNSA on an
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appropriate value to use.
On August 25, 2010, Bill Weaver, responded to NNSA on behalf of the Tritium Focus Group
as follows:
The position of the TFG [Tritium Focus Group] is to retain the existing DOE STD
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1027 thresholds for tritium Category 2 and 3 nuclear facilities as is. The next meeting
of the TFG is tentatively scheduled for the spring at SRS [Savannah River Site] and
signed correspondence by all participants of that meeting can be obtained at that time,
if desired.
Accordingly, the radionuclide threshold values for tritium in Table 1 of this guidance default
to the values in DOE STD 1027-92 (30 grams for Hazard Category 2, and 1.6 grams for
Hazard Category 3).
UPDATE: On June 19, 2013, Bill Weaver communicated via email (B. Weaver to I.
Trujillo) that the TFG has met since the publication of the SD G 1027. At that meeting, it
was voted on that the TFG continues to endorse the Threshold Quantities as is currently
while working on new values for recommendation for the upcoming TFG meeting in the
Spring of 2014.
e. Reference Data for Energy Level (E1) Direct Exposure Point Source
The EPA Technical Background Document (reference p.), which provides the methodology
as used by DOE-STD-1027 and this SD G 1027, provides an equation (Equation 6, p 4-13 of
reference p) for calculating the release value for direct exposure point source. A variable in
that equation is known as E1, which is described as “the sum of the products of the gamma
ray energies and the gamma ray fractions (MeV)”. To account for the various gamma ray
energies and fractions when using this equation, the energy level for a given radionuclide
was derived by taking the sum of the products of the gamma ray energies and the gamma ray
fractions. For the initial SD G, this approach was used to derive the E1 value in the hand
calculations. For this SD G Update, it was decided to use ICRP Publication 38 (ICRP-38) as
the reference data for radionuclides. A benefit of using the ICRP-38 Publication is that it
provides the E1 values for the radionuclides as listed. For note, ICRP-38 provides those
values as both ‘LISTED’ and ‘OMITTED’. The omitted values are defined as those energies
and fractions that contribute less than 0.100% of the energy level. For purposes of this SD G
Update, the value used for E1 obtained from ICRP-38 considered both the listed and omitted
by summing the two as provided.
f. Direct Exposure Cloud Submersion
The EPA Technical Background Document (reference p.), which provides the methodology
as used by DOE-STD-1027 and this SD G 1027, provides an equation (Equation 10, p 4-17
of reference p) for calculating the release value for direct exposure cloud submersion.
Argon, Krypton, and Xenon are the only noble gases whose release values are calculated
based on total submersion in a cloud as discussed in reference p. A different equation for
calculating direct exposure is provided for these noble gases because submersion in a cloud
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results in an integrated dose from all directions at varying distances from the body. The
equation for this calculation considers the Derived Airborne Concentration (DAC) value for
these isotopes. The DAC value is derived by considering the effective dose rates as
published in ANNEXE D of ICRP-68. Assumptions considered in deriving the DAC value
are 1 DAC = 0.05 Sieverts over a 2000 hour work year.
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Quality Assurance Process for Determination of Revised Radionuclide Threshold Values:
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For this SD-G-1027 rev.1 update, a Quality Assurance (QA) plan for Re-calculating Errata
Thresholds was developed and approved. The following QA Process, according to the approved
plan, was followed in performing the re-calculations.
1. All thresholds will be re-calculated as hand calculations, either by calculator or by use of
an Excel spreadsheet (as an extension of a hand calculation).
2. If an Excel spreadsheet is used:
a. The calculations will be conducted on DOE computers using the Excel software
installed by the DOE CIO.
b. Formulas for the Excel spreadsheet will be confirmed by calculator using existing
threshold values.
c. Software versions used will be documented. Hardware systems and versions used
will be documented.
d. A master controlled copy of spreadsheet calculations will be maintained by NA-
SH-80.
3. Each revised threshold will be calculated independently by NNSA personnel with safety
basis experience and qualified as either Senior Technical Safety Manager or Nuclear
Safety Specialist. The individuals conducting the calculations will resolve any
discrepancies between their calculations.
4. The revised threshold values will be distributed for peer review, at a minimum that will
include review by qualified Senior Technical Safety Managers and/or Nuclear Safety
Specialists in (1) NA-SH, (2) NA-00.
5. Upon resolving any discrepancies identified in the peer review, a draft revised NA-1 SD
G 1027 will be distributed for review/comment to each NNSA Site Office, NA-00, NA-
10, NA-SH. A copy of the draft revised NA-1 SD G 1027 will be provided to the
DFNSB staff.
HC-2 and HC-3 TQ values were calculated independently by ORNL staff. NA-SH-60 NSS
qualified and experienced staff performed independent calculations of HC-3 TQ values. The
NA-SH-80 staff re-calculated values as documented in the errata sheet are consistent with ORNL
values. Overall, all values re-calculated by NA-SH-80 staff are consistent with ORNL
independent calculations.
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QA Process for SD-G-1027 revision 0:
Two technical staff members from the Office of the Chief of Defense Nuclear Safety performed
and independently verified the analysis as described below.
• Calculations were conducted by a highly qualified and experienced individual (Lead
Investigator I (LI)):
o LI performed hand calculations conducted to reproduce a subset of existing 1027
Standard values for Hazard Category 3 and Hazard Category 2 thresholds;
o Checks were conducted of formulae used in the EPA Technical Document and of
spreadsheet values against hand calculations;
o LI then entered in all required ICRP input data and isotopic data and formula
required to re-calculate DOE STD 1027-92 Hazard Category 3 and Hazard
Category 2 values;
▪ Microsoft Excel spreadsheet was developed as an extension of the hand
calculations, using the validated formulas;
▪ Microsoft Excel program was on an NNSA computer with software
controlled by the DOE Common Operating Environment infrastructure1;
o LI conducted error-trapping by comparison to existing Hazard Category 3 and
Hazard Category 2 values in the spreadsheet (ratio tests, etc.);
o LI compared all anomalous (as compared to the existing Hazard Category 3 and
Hazard Category 2 threshold values) against the spreadsheet values and
investigated why deviations exist, resulting in error trapping by the LI in the
formulae used as well as the ICRP input data;
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o Formulae and isotope input data were corrected. Over the course of two months,
all discovered errors were resolved by LI;
• Calculations were independently verified by Independent Investigator (II):
o II performed multiple hand calculations to check spreadsheet calculated values;
o II independently looked up and verified all ICRP 30, 68, and 72 data and other
data inputs in spreadsheet;
1 The use of the Microsoft Excel program was considered to be an extension of hand calculations, with quality
assurance activities focusing on validating the accuracy of the calculations as described in this section, as opposed
to reliance on Microsoft Excel as a safety software program as defined in DOE Order 414.1C. In any event, the
quality assurance process detailed in this section would provide adequate steps of a documented, graded software
quality assurance plan. During the course of developing the guidance, emphasis was properly placed on validating
the calculations for the revised radionuclide threshold values.
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o II performed hand calculations, independently looking up all isotopic data and
relevant ICRP 30, 68, and 72 data and other data;
o II compared hand calculations to existing and revised DOE STD 1027-92 Hazard
Category 2 and Hazard Category 3 threshold values. All anomalous inputs and
outputs were rectified; About 80 errors out of about 11,000 entries were
discovered and corrected (0.73% error rate by LI).
• The resulting threshold tables and supporting guidance was sent out for peer review
throughout the interested NNSA community.
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ATTACHMENT 5: ERRATA SHEET
HC-3 Threshold Quantity (TQ)
ISOTOPE Re-Calculated TQ Original TQ ERRATA COMMENT
GENERAL COMMENT: HC-2 and HC-3 TQ values were
calculated independently by ORNL. NA-SH-60 NSS
qualified and experienced staff performed independent
calculations of HC-3 TQ values. The NA-SH-80 staff re-
calculated values as documented in this errata sheet are
consistent with ORNL values. Overall, all values re-
calculated by NA-SH-80 staff are consistent with ORNL
independent calculations.
GENERAL COMMENT: NNSA chose to use more exact
constants in the mathematical formulas, compared to ORNL
who used rounded constants consistent with EPA Tech Std
(ORNL). This results in slight differences between values.
GENERAL COMMENT: NNSA will update and
reference ICRP-38 data to use in conjunction with ICRP-68
for the SD G update. This results in some updates to NNSA
HC-3 and HC-2 Threshold Quantity calculated values.
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ISOTOPE Re-Calculated TQ Original TQ ERRATA COMMENT
S-35
2.21E+01 Ci
5.18E-04 g
1.22E+02 Ci
2.85E-03 g
The discrepancy is due to the fact that the original SD G did
not consider the ‘organic’ dose coefficients as published in
ICRP-68, which are more conservative. It was discussed
within NA-SH and ORNL personnel and it was decided that
the ‘organic’ dose coefficients shall be considered.
Therefore, the correct coefficient value to use is 7.7E-10
Sv/Bq versus the previously used value of 1.4E-10 Sv/Bq.
By using this coefficient, a release value of 22.1 Ci is
calculated compared to 122 Ci as listed in the original SD
G. The NNSA recalculated values for both Curies and
grams will be updated.
Ti-44
9.38E+01 Ci
5.46E-01 g
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9.38E+01 Ci
6.91E-01 g
The discrepancy is due to the difference in Half Life values
used, which affects the Specific Activity value. The Original
SD G used a Half-Life (yr.) = 59.9 years. Re-calculation uses
ICRP-38 value Half-Life (yr.) = 47.3 years, which had a 26.5%
reduction in HC-3 TQ gram quantity.
Kr-85
1.46E+05 Ci
3.71E+02 g
3.33E+04 Ci
8.49E+01 g
The NOBLE Gas submersion formula considers a DAC
value for each radio-isotope. That DAC value is derived
directly by using the inert gas effective dose rate out of
ICRP-68 ANNEXE D. The DAC value used in the original
NNSA calculation is 1.68E-04 uCi/cm^3 vs 7.37E-04
uCi/cm^3 as used by ORNL and in the NNSA re-
calculation. The DAC value of 1.68E-04 could not be re-
produced, assumed error is data entry or data source. It was
verified that the correct inert gas effective dose rate from
ICRP-68 is used by ORNL and NNSA Re-calculation
efforts. The NNSA re-calculated value is consistent with
the ORNL value. The NNSA recalculated value for both
Curies and grams will be updated.
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Nb-94
2.49E+02 Ci
1.33E+03 g
4.62E+04 Ci
2.43E+03 g
The value of 4.62E+02Ci is for Direct Exposure. It is
verified that in the original SD G calc, the limiting pathway
is INHALATION, with a value of 250Ci. This errata is due
to error in choosing the limiting pathway. The re-calculated
value for INHALATION value for Curies and grams will be
updated.
Mo-99
3.76E+03 Ci
7.84E-03 g
4.25E+03 Ci
8.84E-03 g
The cause for this discrepancy is error with-in the
spreadsheet calculation. A reference to an incorrect
‘column’ of Dilution Factor data within EXCEL was used.
When the correct column of Dilution Factor data is
referenced, results consistent with ORNL are produced.
The NNSA re-calculated value for Curies and grams will be
updated.
Sb-126
2.64E+02 Ci
3.15E-03 g
6.77E+02 Ci
8.10E-03 g
This discrepancy is due to selecting the wrong pathway
value (Typo). It was verified that the limiting pathway is
Direct Exposure in the original spreadsheet, which has a
calculated value of 272Ci versus the 677Ci (ingestion value)
as noted in this errata sheet. That value of 272Ci is
consistent with ORNL value, and with the NNSA re-
calculated value. There are slight differences in the E1
(average photon energy) values, which is due to differences
in reference data (BNL vs ICRP-38). The NNSA
recalculated value for Curies and grams will be updated.
Sn-126
1.67E+02 Ci
5.89E+03 g
1.67E+02 Ci
1.35E+04 g
The discrepancy is due to the difference in Half Life values
used, which affects the Specific Activity value. The Original
SD G used a Half-Life (yr.) = 2.3E+05 years. Re-calculation uses
ICRP-38 value Half-Life (yr.) = 1.0E+05 years, which had a 157
% reduction in HC-3 TQ gram quantity.
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ISOTOPE Re-Calculated TQ Original TQ ERRATA COMMENT
Xe-133
2.67E+04 Ci
1.43E-01 g
6.12E+03 Ci
3.26E-02 g
The NOBLE Gas submersion formula considers a DAC
value for each radio-isotope. That DAC value is derived
directly by using the inert gas effective dose rate out of
ICRP-68 ANNEXE D. The DAC value used in the original
NNSA calculation is 3.1E-05 uCi/cm^3 vs 1.35E-04
uCi/cm^3 as used by ORNL and in the NNSA re-
calculation. The DAC value of 3.1E-05 could not be re-
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produced, assumed error is data entry or data source. It was
verified that the correct inert gas effective dose rate from
ICRP-68 is used by ORNL and NNSA Re-calculation
efforts. The NNSA re-calculated value is consistent with
the ORNL value. The NNSA calculated value for Curies
and grams will be updated.
Hg-203
5.06E+02 Ci
3.67E-02 g
1.79E+03 Ci
1.30E-01 g
The discrepancy is due to the fact that NNSA did not
consider the ‘organic’ dose coefficients as published in
ICRP-68, as ORNL did. It was discussed within NA-SH
and it was decided that the ‘organic’ dose coefficients shall
be considered. Therefore, the correct coefficient value to
use is 1.9E-09 Sv/Bq versus the previously used value of
5.4E-10 Sv/Bq. By using this coefficient, a release value of
506 Ci is calculated compared to 517Ci as calculated by
ORNL. The NNSA recalculated value for Curies and grams
will be updated.
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Bi-207
4.71E+02 Ci
1.04E+01 g
3.90E+02 Ci
7.21E+00 g
For Direct Exposure Point Source, the mathematical
formula considers the average photon (E1) energy for that
particular isotope. The original SD G value used for E1 is
1.86 MeV, which was calculated by a table of data of
gamma ray energy and probability obtained from a
Brookhaven National Lab database. ORNL used a value of
E1 published in ICRP-38 as 1.54 MeV. This is the cause of
discrepancy. NNSA chose to update and use ICRP-38 for
reference data, which has listed E1=1.54216 MeV, which
results in a re-calculated value of 470.7Ci, consistent with
ORNL. The NNSA re-calculated value for Curies and
grams will be updated.
Adding to the gram discrepancy is due to the difference in
Half Life values used, which affects the Specific Activity
value. The Original SD G used a Half-Life (yr.) = 32 years. Re-
calculation uses ICRP-38 value Half-Life (yr.) = 38 years.
Ac-227
1.78E-01 Ci
2.45E-03 g
2.09E-01 Ci
2.88E-03 g
The correct inhalation dose coefficient value to use is 6.3E-
4 Sv/Bq. The original SD G calculation used this
coefficient correctly, which results in a value of 0.1787Ci.
A Typo is the cause for the discrepancy. This will be
corrected. The re-calculated value for Curies and grams
will be used.
U-232
3.21E+00 Ci
1.49E-01 g
3.40E+00 Ci
1.46E-01 g
The original NNSA spreadsheet has a calculated value of
3.21E+00Ci. Typo is the reason for this discrepancy. The
NNSA calculated value will be used, which is consistent
with the ORNL value.
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HC-2 Threshold Quantity
ISOTOPE Re-Calculated TQ Original TQ ERRATA COMMENT
Ti-44
6.76E+04 Ci
3.93E+02 g
6.76E+04 Ci
4.97E+02 g
The Original SD G used a Half-Life (yr.) = 59.9 years.
Re-calculation uses ICRP-38 value Half-Life (yr.) = 47.3 years
This affects the Specific Activity value as used in calculating the
HC-2 Threshold Quantity in grams. Multiplying the TQ(g) value
by S.A. to convert to Curies makes the formula independent of
Half Life resulting in the same Ci value as listed. Therefore,
changes in half-life values only impacts TQ in grams, which had a
26.5% reduction in HC-2 TQ gram quantity.
Kr-85
1.06E+07 Ci
2.70E+04 g
2.27E+07 Ci
5.80E+04 g
Reason for discrepancy is original SD G used effective an
dose rate CSDE = 4.4E-04 (Rem-m3)/(Ci-s) from FGR12
vs. the updated CSDE from ICRP 72 = 9.42E-04 (Rem-
m3)/(Ci-s) Table A.4 .
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Sn-126
2.90E+05 Ci
1.02E+07 g
2.90E+05 Ci
2.34E+07 g
The Original SD G used a Half-Life (yr.) = 23,000 years.
Re-calculation uses ICRP-38 value Half-Life (yr.) = 10,000 years
This affects the Specific Activity value as used in calculating the
HC-2 Threshold Quantity in grams. Multiplying the TQ(g) value
by S.A. to convert to Curies makes the formula independent of
Half Life resulting in the same Ci value as listed. Therefore,
changes in half-life values only impacts TQ in grams.
Xe-133
1.95E+06 Ci
1.04E+01 g
1.73E+06 Ci
9.23E+00 g
Reason for discrepancy is original SD G used an effective
dose rate CSDE = 5.77E-03 (Rem-m3)/(Ci-s) from FGR12
vs. the updated CSDE from ICRP 72 = 5.14E-03 (Rem-
m3)/(Ci-s) Table A.4 .
Bi-207
1.39E+06 Ci
3.06E+04 g
1.39E+06 Ci
2.58E+04 g
The Original SD G used a Half-Life (yr.) = 32 years.
Re-calculation uses ICRP-38 value Half-Life (yr.) = 38 years
This affects the Specific Activity value as used in calculating the
HC-2 Threshold Quantity in grams. Multiplying the TQ(g) value
by S.A. to convert to Curies makes the formula independent of
Half Life resulting in the same Ci value as listed. Therefore,
changes in half-life values only impacts TQ in grams.
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Administrative Change 2
REVISION HISTORY
Foreword
1.PURPOSE
2.CANCELLATION.
3.APPLICABILITY/SCOPE.
4.IMPLEMENTATION.
5.REFERENCES.
6.CONTACT.
ATTACHMENT 1: HAZARD CATEGORIZATION GUIDANCE
1. Hazard Categorization.
2.1. Initial Radiological Hazards Screening/Categorization
2.2. Final Hazard Categorization
2.2.1. Adjusted Release Fractions (Airborne Release Fractions (ARF) x Respirable Fractions (RF))
ATTACHMENT 2: HAZARD CATEGORIZATION THRESHOLD TABLES FOR DOSIMETRIC UPDATE
Table 1 - Revised Thresholds for Radionuclides
Table 2 - Comparative Table of HC-2 and HC-3 values (Original and Revised)
ATTACHMENT 3: Additional Affected Language in DOE STD 1027-92
ATTACHMENT 4: Technical Basis for Revised Radionuclide Threshold Values
Hazard Category 2:
a. Updated Dose Conversion Coefficients:
b. Similarly, in 1993, Federal Guidance Report (FGR) No. 12,
c. Updated Breathing Rates:
d. Determination of Revised Hazard Category 2 Threshold Value for Tritium:
e. HC-2 Threshold Quantities Clarification When No Reference or DCF Data is Available for Calculation
Hazard Category 3:
Reproduction of Original DOE STD 1027 Hazard Category 3 Threshold Values:
Revised Hazard Category 3 Radionuclide Threshold Values:
a. Updated Dose Conversion Coefficients:
b. Radionuclide Reference Data:
c. Updated Breathing Rates:
d. Determination of Revised Hazard Category 3 Threshold Value for Tritium:
e. Reference Data for Energy Level (E1) Direct Exposure Point Source
f. Direct Exposure Cloud Submersion
Quality Assurance Process for Determination of Revised Radionuclide Threshold Values:
QA Process for SD-G-1027 revision 0:
ATTACHMENT 5: ERRATA SHEET
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