Radioactive Waste Disposal

Page 1 of 9 STATEMENT OF WORK RADIOACTIVE SOURCE WASTE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FOR THE USDA NATIONAL CENTER FOR COOL AND COLD WATER AQUACULTURE The USDA located at 11861 Leetown Road Kearneysville, WV 25430 is where hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are identified and kept at an accumulation point. This is a one-time pickup of a Cesium-137 Radioactive Source about the size of a quarter. The contractor is responsible for removal of a Cesium-137 (0.1193 uCi, dated 5/1/1984) waste, transportation, and proper disposal in accordance with all Federal and State laws and regulations to include: 1. Properly packaging, labeling, and transportation from accumulation site to ultimate disposal. 2. Ensuring waste goes to a properly permitted site with completion and submission of all necessary Federal and State reporting requirements and documentation. 3. Completion of all required documentation, reporting requirements, and manifests for radioactive waste disposal with copies provided to the specific USDA Location Technical Point of Contact (LTPOC) identified as: - USDA, National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture, Attn: Dennis Bennett 2217 Wiltshire Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430 Contractor is responsible for the radioactive waste from the accumulation point until its ultimate disposal to include proper handling, transportation, packaging, labeling, and paperwork required. Violations and penalties are the responsibility of the contractor due to any federal and state laws being violated by the contractor. Attachments: 1. Scope of Work- Radioactive Waste Disposal SOW 2026 The Scope of Work is as follows: 1.0 Scope of Work 1.1 Objective: The scope of work will provide the USDA- National Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture (NCCCWA) with radioactive waste disposal services. Services include pick- up, transportation, labeling, fate determination, documentation, and audit trails until ultimate treatment or disposal of radioactive waste. 2.0 Requirements 2.1 General Requirements. -- 1 of 9 -- Page 2 of 9 2.1.1 The Contractor, as an independent contractor and not an agent of the Government, shall supply the necessary personnel, material and all other items necessary for or incident to performance. 2.1.2 All work performed by the contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those promulgated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, and applicable Department of Transportation regulations. 2.1.3 The USDA NCCCWA aƯirm that the radioactive property placed for disposal under this contract will be accompanied by documentation and markings to properly identify the waste if available. 2.2 Specific requirements 2.2.1 The contractor will provide all services necessary for final treatment/disposal of the radioactive waste listed in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws, and regulations, and the terms and conditions of this contract. These services shall include all necessary personnel, labor, transportation, packaging, equipment and the compilation and submission of all required documents. 2.2.2 Mandatory recycling. USDA- NCCCWA has implemented an aƯirmative program to promote cost-eƯective waste reduction and recycling of materials generated in its operations and facilities. Recycling and reuse of materials is preferable to incineration and/or land filling. Thus, the contractor will maintain an approved list of recycling vendors, haulers, and landfills in their vicinity that are authorized by the EPA or state. Recyclable Materials May Include But Not Limited To: 1. Spent solvents 2. Metals 3. Antifreeze 4. Batteries 5. Paints 6. Used oil or used oil contaminated with gasoline, water, dirt, etc. 2.2.3 Department Of Transportation Requirements. The contractor will comply with and ensure that all applicable subcontractors comply with all requirements of United States Department of Transportation Page 3 of 8 (DoT) regulations, 49CFR Parts 100-199, regarding waste transportation under this contract. Complete compliance with these regulations shall include, but not be limited to, ensuring that emergency response -- 2 of 9 -- Page 3 of 9 information is carried on transport vehicles and maintained at facilities where hazardous materials are received, stored, or handled during transportation. Shipping papers will contain an emergency response telephone number supplied by the disposal contractor which is monitored 24 hours a day in order to provide immediate, detailed emergency information to personnel reacting to emergencies. Technical names will be included in the descriptions of materials reflected on shipping papers by "not otherwise specified" (n.o.s.) descriptions. Definitions of the terms used in this clause are those used in 49 CFR 100-199. Contractors must ensure that oƯ-site shipments of hazardous waste are labeled, marked, and placarded according to the U.S. DOT requirements. Contractor remains responsible for proper management of waste even after it leaves USDA NCCCWA property. This includes responsibility for any spill while in transit - see below section 2.2.5. 2.2.4 Transportation Matrix. 2.2.4.1 The contractor shall provide to the USDA NCCCWA designated LTPOC each transporter that may be used to transport the radioactive waste property under this contract. Each transporter must be properly licensed, trained, permitted, conform to the requirements of this contract and be in good standing with the regulatory community. The contractor agrees that no transporters other than those listed will be used without obtaining prior written approval from USDA. 2.2.4.2 For each transporter, the Contractor shall provide all applicable federal/state ID numbers and hauling permit numbers where appropriate. The applicable state hauling permit numbers must be provided for the state(s) where the pick-up sit…