The present report was conceived as a technical document in an effort to achieve international consensus on release criteria for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities. It provides an overview of all the factors to be considered in the development, planning and implementation of a monitoring programme to assure regulatory compliance with criteria for unrestricted release of materials, buildings and sites from decommissioning.

This report provides guidance on the proper planning and management for the decommissioning of research reactors and other small nuclear facilities. The information contained in the report can, to a large extent, also be applied to the decommissioning of large facilities.

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