GB14500-2002
Regulations for radioactive waste management
放射性废物管理规定
GB 14500-2002 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Regulations for radioactive waste management. It appears in the Construction compliance cluster with a environmental protection focus and has an implementation date of Apr 1, 2003.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the management of radioactive waste generated from all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear technology applications, and the exploitation of uranium and thorium associated minerals. It covers the generation, collection, pretreatment, treatment, conditioning, transport, storage, disposal, and discharge of waste. Management of radioactive waste from other practices may also refer to this standard.
Technical requirements
The standard establishes mandatory principles and objectives for radioactive waste management, emphasizing sustainable development, waste minimization, and the "three simultaneities" principle for waste management facilities. It mandates protecting human health and the environment without imposing undue burdens on future generations. It requires waste to be classified according to GB 9133 and specifies characterization methods to ensure safe management and compliance with acceptance criteria. The standard outlines requirements for waste pretreatment, treatment (gaseous, liquid, solid), and conditioning, including minimizing waste volume and selecting appropriate treatment technologies. For storage, transport, and disposal, it sets strict safety requirements. Transport must comply with GB 11806, and disposal systems must utilize multiple barriers to achieve long-term isolation. Specific isolation periods are mandated, such as no less than 300 years for low and intermediate-level waste.
Testing methods
The standard requires comprehensive characterization of waste properties using direct or indirect methods to ensure compliance with acceptance criteria. It mandates safety analysis and environmental impact assessments for waste management facilities. Continuous monitoring and supervision of facilities are required, including tracking effluent releases, environmental monitoring (surface water, groundwater, air, soil), and final status surveys for decommissioning.
FAQs
What facilities are regulated under GB 14500-2002?
GB 14500-2002 regulates the management of radioactive waste from nuclear fuel cycle facilities, nuclear technology applications, and the exploitation of uranium and thorium associated minerals.
Is GB 14500-2002 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical content within GB 14500-2002 is mandatory for the applicable facilities and activities.
What are the key principles of radioactive waste management in this standard?
The standard emphasizes waste minimization, sustainable development, systematic management across all stages, and the "three simultaneities" principle (designing, constructing, and operating waste management facilities simultaneously with the main project).
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Management
- CCS
- F75
- ICS
- 27.120.99
- Competent department
- Ministry of Ecology and Environment
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Ecology and Environment
Relationships
Replaces:GB 14500-1993