⚠️NRC Approves Alternate Waste Disposal Method for ProTechnics
ProTechnics, A Division of Core Laboratories LP; Alternate Disposal Method for Well Logging Sand-Outs or Well Logging Returns Containing Residual Amounts of NRC-Licensed Materials; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) and accompanying environmental assessment (EA) for an alternate waste disposal method request from ProTechnics, a division of Core Laboratories LP (ProTechnics), for the disposal of well logging sand-outs or well logging returns containing residual amounts of NRC-licensed materials into Class I disposal wells in North Slope, Alaska. Based on the analysis in the EA, the NRC staff has concluded that there would be no significant impacts to the environment from ProTechnics' proposed exemption request and therefore, a FONSI is appropriate.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The document discusses the approval of an alternate waste disposal method for ProTechnics, which affects compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses dealing with NRC-licensed materials. It outlines potential business impacts related to operational efficiencies in waste disposal for oil and gas companies, thus encouraging compliance with environmental regulations.