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LLNL-AM-428479 Table C-1. Waste Absorption and Neutralization Procedures* Continued Waste Category Procedure to Absorb and/or Neutralize" Other . Contain the spill by surrounding it or by diking the perimeterwith scoops of loose oxidizer absorbent material compatible with the substance spilled. Begin at the side(s)where waste release flows toward drains or other conduits to the environment. • Next, cover the spill with loose, compatible absorbent material,working from the perimeter inward toward the center. Use sufficient quantities to completely cover the liquid. Carefully stir the absorbent-covered spill with a shovel. • Very small spills may be contained and absorbed solely with an absorbent sock. • Use a shovel to scoop up the loose absorbent. A chemically resistant broom and dustpan may be used to sweep up absorbent residue. • Use a wetted absorbent pad to clean surface. • Manage all absorbent material as hazardous waste. Water . If it is safe to do so, place absorbent around storm drain or sewer openings. reactives . Call LLNL Fire Department at extension 911,or use the call sign"MIKE"if using a handheld radio. Mixed waste . Follow the Waste Absorption and Neutralization Procedures for the hazardous waste constituent in the mixed waste. Radioactive • Contain the spill by surrounding it with absorbent socks or by diking the perimeter waste with scoops of loose absorbent material compatiblewith the substances pilled. Begin at the side(s)where release flows toward drains or other conduits to the environment. • Next, coverthe spill with loose, compatible absorbent material,working from the perimeter inward toward the center. Use sufficient quantities to completely cover the liquid. Carefully stir the absorbent-covered spill with a shovel. • Very small spills may be contained and absorbed solely with an absorbent sock. • Use a shovel to scoop up the loose absorbent. A broom and dustpan may be used to sweep up absorbent residue. • Use a wetted absorbent pad to clean surface. • Manage all absorbent material as radioactive waste. These wastes are not necessarily present at each WAA. Refer to Appendix D for the Site-specific Plan to determine the wastes present. ** Contact the WAA Coordinator and the ES&H Team Environmental Analyst or EDO prior to cleanup of the released waste. S300 WAA Contingency Plan C4 September 2018