Performed radiological and hazardous waste characterization of entire ship with emphasis on isotopic inventory of reactor pressure vessel and internals using ORIGEN ARP 2.0 for activation analysis. Set up on-board health physics lab and prepared all procedures for conduct of operations in compliance with NRC and MARAD regulations.

Performed activation analysis of reactor vessel nuclide inventory, performed radiological characterization and prepared decommissioning/disposal plans for Nuclear Barge Sturgis. Prepared initial decommissioning cost estimate and schedule.

Analyzed (using ORIGEN computer code) nuclide activation levels of reactor pressure vessel and internals to determine waste classification for decommissioning and ultimate disposal planning.

As members of the Non-Advocate Review Board, Mega-Tech personnel provided an independent cost estimate, schedule and risk assessment for decommissioning the NASA/Plumbrook reactor.

An initial deployment of cutting and shearing equipment is planned under AMEC Project 1.3 as a pilot demonstration (9) preceding the actual deployment of the MPF.  This provides an opportunity for Russian shipyard workers to develop first hand experience using these tools in actual D&D situations in the Arctic environment.