October 28, 2008, 2:00 PM - 4:15 PM, EDT (18:00-20:15 GMT)

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) sites and some Superfund and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) sites are contaminated with radionuclides. Radioactive contamination is also an issue potentially faced by Homeland Security. Characterization of radionuclides is an expensive and time-consuming process. Using real-time technologies to complete initial screening and characterization of radionuclide contamination results in more timely and cost-effective characterizations. Real-time technologies can also direct excavation resulting in more timely and cost-effective cleanups. The result is earlier protection of human health and the environment.

This training introduces state regulators, environmental consultants, site owners, and community stakeholders to ITRC's Technology Overview document Real-Time Measurement of Radionuclides in Soil: Technology and Case Studies (RAD-4, 2006), created by ITRC's Radionuclides Team. This training provides information on the basics of real-time measurement systems (detector types and platforms, location control and mapping technologies, surface and subsurface applications and limitations), how the technologies and data are used (characterization, remediation and closure, decision support, sources and types of uncertainty), acceptance issues (QA/QC, decision framework, uncertainty), and case studies. The purpose is to provide a solid background understanding of the technology itself and the context within which it is used.

• Carl Spreng, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (carl.spreng@state.co.us)
• Robert Storms, DOE Oversight Division for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (robert.storms@state.tn.us)
• Tom Schneider, Ohio EPA(tom.schneider@epa.state.oh.us)
• Michael Chacón, Pueblo of San Ildefonso's Department Dept of Environmental and Cultural Preservation (mchacon@sanipueblo.org)
• Ann Charles, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Ann.Charles@dep.state.nj.us)

• Mary Yelken, ITRC Training Program Support (myelken@earthlink.net)
• Juliana Cheatham, ITRC Training Program Support (julianacheatham@earthlink.net)

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