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7.0 SUMMARY
The primary goals of the project to provide high quality access beneath waste sites in a cost-effective
manner while minimizing site impact have been met by iterative technology development and testing.
Two major successful tests at the SRS M-Area and at the SNL/KAFB RB-11 sites with extremely
different geologies have demonstrated that this hybrid technology developed and adapted from the
underground utilities industry has many potential applications for environmental work. A major test at
Hanford was not successful and demonstrated that this technology will not be applicable to all
geologies. Conversely, testing at SRS and SNL/KAFB sites has demonstrated that the technology can
be usable and cost effective.
The SNL industry partner, Charles Machine Works, has formally entered the environmental boring
machinery market. Agencies other than DOE are interested in the technology. Private industry has
shown considerable interest in applying the technology. The project has involved some potential user
companies in evaluating the technology and prototype machinery.
FY 95 is the last planned year for this project; however, there are tasks in sampler development that
remain undone. Charles Machine Works will continue to develop the technology to a commercial
product level with private capital.
An important remaining goal is to approach regulatory agencies to explain the developed technology,
address concerns and hopefully get concurrence that the technology is valid. Specification of the new
technology in the near future will require bridging documentation from the intent of current
regulations. Ultimately, changing or adding to the current drilling regulations to recognize and allow
directional boring as an optional technology for environmental site characterization, monitoring, and
remediation will be required.
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Wemple, R. P.; Meyer, R. D.; Staller, G. E. & Layne, R. R. Final report for SNL/NM environmental drilling project, report, November 1, 1994; Albuquerque, New Mexico. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1280825/m1/54/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.