CAN/CSA-N288.4-M90 (R2008)

Scope

1.1 

This Standard sets forth criteria for determining the need for a routine environmental monitoring program.

1.2 

This Standard provides guidelines for establishing an environmental program covering

(a) sampling and analysis protocols;

(b) analytical techniques and sensitivity;

(c) statistical treatment of monitoring results;

(d) quality assurance;

(e) methods for expressing results; and

(f) record keeping.

1.3 

This Standard applies to the environment of a nuclear facility operating mainly under normal conditions. In addition, certain of these requirements may also apply to situations involving abnormal releases.