Radioactive Decontamination and Decommissioning Services


Stan A. Huber Consultants, Inc (SAHCI) has specialized in radioactive decontamination projects. 

Some of the primary services services include:

  • Emergency Response
  • Site Characterization - Define Scope of the Problem
  • Develop Decon Plan with Most Applicable and Cost Effective Technologies
  • Obtain Regulatory Agency Approval for Decon Plan
  • Assemble Workforce
  • Conduct Radiation Safety and Site Specific Training
  • Implement Decon Plan
  • Monitor Radiation Safety of Workers Throughout Project
  • Analyze Samples (air, soil, water, surfaces, etc.)
  • Contain and Package Wastes, DOT Labeling and Manifests
  • Arrange Transport to Treatment, Interim Storage/Disposal Facilities
  • Perform Close-out Radiation Survey in Accordanced with MARSSIM and NUREG/CR-5849
  • Coordinate Decontamination Activities with Regulatory Agencies Throughout Project and Submit Close-out Radiation Survey and Test Results

24-Hour Emergency Response Services to Radiation Accidents

Stan A. Huber Consultants, Inc (SAHCI) can respond to radioactive gauge or other radiation incidents around the clock.  This immediate response allows management to handle the incident in a correct manner according to regulatory requirements.

Our site visit objectives are:

  • Secure the radioactive source and keep personnel exposures and the possible spread of contamination to a minimum.
  • Address any personnel exposure concerns and follow-up actions needed.
  • Meet with management and keep them informed of all actions.
  • Perform leak testing of gauges or tests of any areas that could have been contaminated, to determine radiation source integrity, or additional precautions which may be indicated.
  • Discuss procedures that will aid in future operations to avoid recurrence of incidents.

All of our actions and recommendations are detailed in a narrative report to management after the site visit.  Our specific license allows us to retrieve and prepare radioactive sources for return to the manufacturer or for disposal, and to take, possess and analyze samples.


Close-out Radiation Survey Projects

Stan A. Huber Consultants, Inc. (SAHCI) has extensive experience in close-out radiation survey projects.  Termination of radioactive materials licenses, or close-out of existing licensed facilities require that a close-out radiation survey be performed to ascertain that the areas are free of radioactive contamination and can be released for unrestricted use.

SAHCI prepares all documents for regulatory agencies (NRC and/or State Health Departments) requesting license termination or facility close-out, and handles any follow-up meetings or correspondence necessary for licensing termination or relocation actions.


Site Characterization and Risk Analysis

SAHCI  has performed many Site Characterization and Risk Analysis Studies on a variety of contaminated sites.  We prepare a detailed report of the various contaminants, and the risks associated with them.