International Conference on the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in Industry

19 Oct 2020, 12:00 → 30 Oct 2020, 17:00 Europe/Vienna

IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference will be held virtually.

The objective of the conference is to foster the sharing of experiences in the management of NORM waste and residues in industrial operations with the aim of contributing to the harmonization of approaches and the adoption of good practices that are both cost effective and safe, and take into consideration the protection of the public and workers.

The conference will explore the good practices that have been put in place worldwide and bring together different players to identify current issues and expected future challenges and possible strategies for dealing with them.

Although the conference will focus on industrial operations, it will consider the latest technological developments and research work, considering regulatory requirements and safety aspects.

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Environet Network Web Page

ORPNET Network Web Page

Overview of Conference.pdf

Monday, 19 October

14:00 → 15:10 Opening of the Conference

15:15 → 17:00 Panel - NORM Under the Perspective of Different Stakeholders

Tuesday, 20 October

12:00 → 13:30 Workshop "Perspective from the Oil and Gas Industry"

This workshop will congregate those interested in issues and management solution in the O&G Industry

14:00 → 17:00 Session I - NORM National Policies and Strategies

Wednesday, 21 October

12:00 → 13:30 Workshop "Uranium and other Metal Resources in Mining and Milling Wastes"

14:00 → 17:00 Session II - NORM Inventories

Thursday, 22 October

12:00 → 13:30 Workshop " Phosphates for sustainable development: Fertilizers and phosphogypsum in the circular economy"

This workshop will discuss current challenges associated with the management of residues from the fertilizer industry and solutions that are being made available, ongoing research and economical analysis in the context of the circular economy"

14:00 → 17:00 Session III - Experiences Related to Decommissioning of Facilities and Remediation of Contaminated Sites

NFDSR

Friday, 23 October

12:00 → 13:30 Workshop "Sampling and Radiological Characterization of NORM Residues and Wastes"

These workshop will discuss the main challenges in sampling and radiological analysis of NORM, new developments and innovations leading to the creation of a Task Group of the Environet NORM Project.

14:00 → 17:00 Session IV - Characterization in Industrial Facilities and in the Environment

NCIFE

14:00 → 17:00 Session IV - Characterization in Industrial Facilities and in the Environment: Parallel Session IVb

NCIFE

Tuesday, 27 October

12:00 → 13:30 Workshop "Groundwater 360"

This workshop will address the issue of GW used for human consumption and that presents elevated levels of natural radionuclides activity concentration. The workshop will discuss the need for a holistic approach that consider hydrogeochemical characterization, risk analysis, technology selection/implementation and waste management.

14:00 → 17:00 Session V - Transportation of NORM Material and Transboundary Issues

Wednesday, 28 October

12:00 → 13:30 Workshop "Communicating the Radiological Risks of NORM"

14:00 → 17:00 Session VI - Solutions for Residue and Waste Management

Thursday, 29 October

12:00 → 13:30 Workshop 'Exhibitors'

This workshop gives opportunity to exhibitors that have registered to NORM2020 to showcase their products and services in a virtual exhibition

14:00 → 17:00 Special Session on Emerging Issues

This session will address emerging challenges, new developments and solutions related to the management of NORM

Friday, 30 October

14:00 → 17:00 Wrap-Up of the Conference and Closing Session