Agenda - Pre-Conference Workshop | NORM & Natural Radiation Management Global Conference

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Refresher Course on NORM Management

(Advanced) Practical NORM Management for RSO

08:00 - 09:15

Module 1: NORM 101

Where does NORM show up? How is it regulated?
How big of a deal is it really - is it hot or not?
Ask the questions you are afraid to ask in front of your teams at work. We will take the mystery out in this session.

Kurt Rhea - President & CEO, Radiation Pros
Philip Egidi - Environmental Scientist, Environment Protection Agency (retired)
Mel Hebert - Founder, A-Bear Consult, Conference Chairman
Dr. Sheldon Landsberger - Professor in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering, University of Texas
Rick Jacobi - Owner and Principal Consultant, Jacobi Consulting

09:15 - 10:40

Module 2: What’s Your Vertical?

Cutting Edge in Uranium Mining (Traditional and ISR) - Learn and share the latest mining challenges and advances where radioactivity and waste streams are concerned.
NORM Challenges in Water Treatment - Where do we see NORM in water treatment processes? How much of a challenge is it for water treatment plants, whether in drinking water or industrial applications.
The Highs and Lows of NORM/TENORM in Oil & Gas - Where do we find high levels of NORM in oil and gas in upstream, midstream, and downstream environments? What are the safety and regulatory issues?
Rare Earth Primer - Come learn the basics about rare earth minerals. What does the global market look like and which rare earths are used in various applications? And are there unique waste streams or radioactive constituents to be concerned with?

Kurt Rhea - President & CEO, Radiation Pros
Rick Jacobi - Owner and Principal Consultant, Jacobi Consulting
Dr. Sheldon Landsberger - Professor in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering, University of Texas
Mel Hebert - Founder, A-Bear Consult, Conference Chairman
Philip Egidi - Environmental Scientist, Environment Protection Agency (retired)

10:40 - 11:10

Morning Coffee Break

11:10 - 12:30

Module 3: Characterization, Assessment, and Safety

Radiochem Analytical Methodologies and Expectations - What is unique about radiochemistry and analytical methods? Are preservatives needed when sampling? What should you expect for turnaround times? Are there differences between labs and methodologies?
Effective Sampling & Analysis Plans - Come learn about the essentials in a great sampling and analysis plan. What’s important and how do you achieve your objectives in its design and implementation?
The Best in Survey Equipment & Techniques - This segment will introduce you to different types of survey instruments and their uses and give you some key principles in effective survey techniques. If you want to know if you are using the right instrument in the right way, this session is for you.
Health Physics Implications - Are workers safe? What’s the potential impact of NORM to the human body? We will remove some of the mystery surrounding radiation and help you understand how radiological impact is assessed.

Kurt Rhea - President & CEO, Radiation Pros
Rick Jacobi - Owner and Principal Consultant, Jacobi Consulting
Philip Egidi - Environmental Scientist, Environment Protection Agency (retired)
Dr. Sheldon Landsberger - Professor in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering, University of Texas
Mel Hebert - Founder, A-Bear Consult, Conference Chairman

12:30 - 12:35

Lunch

12:35 - 14:05

Module 4: Waste Management

Complexities of Packaging & Transportation - Compliant packaging and transport can be a challenge. We will demystify some of the regulations and help you better understand when it’s important to get expert help.
Challenges and Successes in Mixed Waste Treatment - What are the complexities of dealing with hazardous wastes that are mixed with radioactive waste. Are there multiple treatment and disposal options? Can radioactivity be treated and it will simply go away?
Disposal Options & Opportunities - Finding the best disposal option for your NORM-impacted waste can be a challenge. What can a waste broker do for you and how can you find both value and compliance? This session will help you understand how to manage and dispose of special waste streams.

Dr. Sheldon Landsberger - Professor in the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering, University of Texas
Mel Hebert - Founder, A-Bear Consult, Conference Chairman
Kurt Rhea - President & CEO, Radiation Pros
Philip Egidi - Environmental Scientist, Environment Protection Agency (retired)
Rick Jacobi - Owner and Principal Consultant, Jacobi Consulting

08:00 - 09:20

Module 1: Licensed Activities and Methods

Routine Maintenance/Decontamination
Separation/Processing
Treatment/Storage for Others

Geri Blanchard - President/CRSO, The NORM LADY

09:20 - 10:40

Module 2: License Applications

Radiation Protection Plans (WPP and WMP) and Amendments
Who Makes the Best RSO?
Temporary Job Site vs. Fixed Facility

Geri Blanchard - President/CRSO, The NORM LADY

10:40 - 11:10

Morning Coffee Break

11:10 - 12:30

Module 3: Data Analysis and Interpretation

Surveys and Waste Analysis
Air Monitoring Records
Dosimetry Records

Geri Blanchard - President/CRSO, The NORM LADY

12:30 - 12:35

Lunch

12:35 - 13:55

Module 4: Waste Management

Waste Profiling
RCRA E&P Exemptions
Facility Selection

Geri Blanchard - President/CRSO, The NORM LADY

13:55 - 15:15

Module 5: Transportation

Class 7 Overview
Low Level Radioactive Waste Compacts
State-Specifics

Geri Blanchard - President/CRSO, The NORM LADY

15:15 - 16:35

Module 6: Compliance

Inspections
Violations
Corrective Actions

Geri Blanchard - President/CRSO, The NORM LADY

16:35 - 16:40

Networking Drinks

Pre-Conference WorkshopTuesday, 21 October 2025

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