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(Updated December 2001) Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education Course Title: MARSSIM Course Description: As more and more attention is being directed toward
the decommissioning of nuclear facilities, the need for a standardized approach for
implementing the necessary radiological surveys has become apparent. A multi-agency
committee representing the NRC, DOE, EPA and DOD has attempted to address this need by
producing a guidance document known as the MARSSIM manual. The recommended protocols are
quite different from what most of us in the "nuclear business" are familiar
with. ORISE is conducting this course to familiarize those who need to know with the
theory and implementation of the MARSSIM This course, which has been expanded to five days for 1999 offerings, emphasizes the decision-making processes involved in the design and implementation of a MARSSIM-based decommissioning survey. Topics include an overview of radiological survey types, the data quality objectives process, selection and application of DCGLs, background reference area selection, survey instrument detection sensitivity, area classification, statistical design of surveys, measurement uncertainty, and performing statistical tests. It is expected that the course instructors will include the following advisors to the MARSSIM committee: Eric Abelquist (CHP) and James Berger (CHP). Who Should Attend: This course is designed for those individuals who will be responsible for designing the decommissioning radiological survey plans, overseeing the implementation of these plans, and evaluating the collected data. It is not aimed at the technicians who will actually be performing the surveys. Cost : A tuition of $1,595 includes the full cost of training and instructional materials.
Course Title: Radiation Detection Instrumentation for MARSSIM Decommissioning Course Dates: To be determined Introduction The design of radiological surveys in support of decommissioning involves more choices regarding instrumentation than is commonly supposed--choices that can have a significant impact on a program budget and timetable. Even when the choice of instrumentation is a forgone conclusion, it is imperative that instruments be used and calibrated properly. Description This three-day course introduces participants to the wide variety of options available for the identification and quantification of contaminants at a site undergoing decommissioning according to the protocols described in MARSSIM. Emphasis is placed on the measurements performed on-site as opposed to the laboratory analysis of samples. Lecture topics include:
Contact: Registrar registrar@orau.gov Web site: http://www.orau.gov/ptp/ptp.htm Rogers & Associates Engineering Course Title: MARSSIM Course Description: Rogers & Associates Engineering (RAE), a Unit of Dames and Moore, offers a comprehensive three to five day training course emphasizing the technical content and application of the MARSSIM guidance. The class includes formal lectures coupled with case studies to provide hands on learning and application of discussed materials. RAE has developed this training course based upon the pilot training delivered to the Federal agency MARSSIM Committee and other selected members from the EPA, DOE, NRC, and DOD. The current RAE course is based on the Final MARSSIM (December 1997) document, NUREG-1575 and EPA 402-R-97-016, is kept up-to-date, reflecting the most recent feedback from students and updates in the guidance and industry and practical application of MARSSIM to facilities. The RAE MARSSIM training course is designed to train personnel to develop decommissioning radiological surveys, implement the surveys, evaluate the collected data and prepare the site release documentation required for approval by the appropriate regulating authority. An advantage of the RAE MARSSIM training course is the ability of RAE to adapt the course to meet specific sponsor needs. As developed and routinely taught, the course is comprehensive and uses case studies that are relevant to a wide range of attendees background and needs. These training sessions are normally on an open registration basis. Sponsors can elect to hold dedicated training, open only to their students. For dedicated training, RAE will tailor the course and case studies to closely address the sponsor’s specific situations or sites. RAE MARSSIM training is presented by qualified instructors, each with many years of practical experience in radiological site assessment, decontamination and decommissioning and MARSSIM application. Particular qualifications of individual instructors include expertise in statistics and statistical analysis, radiological instrumentation, and nuclear quality assurance. Who Should Attend: RAE MARSSIM training is recommended for management, operations, or cleanup and decommissioning contractors at facilities that require cleanup or decommissioning and Federal and State regulators. Recent Course Participants: Recent clients benefiting from RAE MARSSIM training include personnel from U.S. Air Force Radiation Assessment Team, U.S. Air Force Radiation Incident Command, Department of Defense, Army and Navy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and Numerous Contractors and Utilities attending the May 1999 EPRI Workshop Our Next Course: RAE MARSSIM training sessions may be arranged by
contacting the RAE offices in Salt Lake City and asking for the MARSSIM training
coordinator, Ms. Paige Walter. Training sessions are routinely conducted in Salt
Lake City or may be offered at sponsor specific locations. Ms. Paige Walter Paige.Walter@raecorp.com Please visit our web site, for capabilities and background on Rogers & Associates Engineering at http://www.raecorp.com |
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