ASN Guide No. 24

Management of soils contaminated by the activities of a basic nuclear installations in France

This guide is intended for basic nuclear installation (BNI) operators at sites where soil contamination leading to the undertaking of a remediation or soil management procedure has been detected.  The guide outlines the procedure for managing and cleaning contaminated soils, including classification, excavation, and disposal of the soil.  The guide was developed in conjunction with IRSN and ASND to clarify and harmonize the guidance relating to soil remediation in documents issued by several organizations.