Decommission
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-007456
1. The process of removing a nuclear facility from service. This involves reducing residual radioactivity to a level that permits the release of the property for limited or unrestricted use.
2. The process of removing a nuclear facility from service by reducing residual radioactivity in buildings or at the site to a level that permits the release of the property for unrestricted use or maintenance under protection for reasons of public health and safety.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-007456 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Air |
| References | Radiation Protection Radiation Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Decommission",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. The process of removing a nuclear facility from service. This involves reducing residual radioactivity to a level that permits the release of the property for limited or unrestricted use.\n\n2. The process of removing a nuclear facility from service by reducing residual radioactivity in buildings or at the site to a level that permits the release of the property for unrestricted use or maintenance under protection for reasons of public health and safety.",
"subject": "Air",
"references": [
"Radiation Protection Radiation Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/decommission/"
}
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