Epidemiologic Studies

Records Relating to Cesium at the K-25 Plant

White Oak Creek Embayment [WOCE] Time-Critical Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [CERCLA] Removal Action Emergency Contingency Plan, June 19, 1991

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K-1210, Environmental Restoration Program Document Management Center

Originating Office: White Oak Creek Embayment Project, Energy Systems Environmental Restoration Program

Finding Aids: Document center databases

Disposition AuthorityUnscheduled

Series Description: This 1992 report outlines the objectives and activities of the WOCE Project. It supplies background information, a site characterization summary, the monitoring approach which was used, and a time-line of project activities. The bulk of the report comprises a contingency plan to be set in motion in case of an emergency to prevent endangering human health or the environment. This section describes lines of authority; emergency situation recognition; evacuation procedures; medical concerns; plans for fire, spills, and flooding; and reporting procedures. Cesium, a major contaminant in the sediment of White Oak Creek, is discussed frequently throughout the report. Measurements are given in picocuries per gram (pCi/g).

Data Elements: 3, 89, 103, 118, 124