Challenges in the Management of Potentially Contaminated Scrap Metal

Summary: – The major challenge in managing potentially contaminated materials and equipment is earning and maintaining public confidence. – Public confidence relies not only on technical competence but on perception of competence and public interest. – Application of sound scientific methods are essential to establish the basis for confidence, but are insufficient by themselves. – "Professional antagonism" of a truly independent verification program readily builds public confidence in clearance programs; – Record keeping and transparency of operations is essential to maintaining public confidence