The occupational radiation protection program is governed by the Rule, specified as 10 CFR 835. The requirements given in 10 CFR 835 are matters of law, punishable by civil and criminal penalties. Elements include assessing external and internal doses, workplace monitoring, radiological equipment, and radiation dose reporting. Doses are required to be ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) and must not exceed the limits given in 10 CFR 835.
POLICY AND RULEMAKING
- 10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation Protection
- Technical Position Papers
- 2009-02, Use of Social Security Number in Dose Reports
- 2009-11, Use of Newer Dose Terms in the Occurrence Reporting and Processing System
- 2010-01, Alternative Means of Measuring Alpha Emitters in Uranium Contamination
- 2010-02, Appropriate Accountable, Sealed Radioactive Source Values for Strontium-90
- 2011-01, Use of Personal Nuclear Accident Dosimeters
- 2011-02, Internal Audits
- 2012-03, Values for Alpha-Emitting Radionuclides not Listed in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 835, Appendix D
RADIATION SAFETY TRAINING
One of the most important functions of Radiation Protection is training radiation workers, who must perform their work safely. A series of Handbooks has been prepared for general radiation workers and radiation workers in specific work environments. Also available are radiation safety training course examinations.
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
These Technical Standards provide recommendations for meeting the requirements found in 10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation Protection.
- DOE-STD-1098-2017, Radiological Control
- DOE-STD-1121-2008, Internal Dosimetry
- DOE-STD-1128-2013, Good Practices for Occupational Radiological Protection in Plutonium Facilities
- DOE-HDBK-1129-2015, Tritium Handling and Safe Storage (Maintained by the Office of Environmental Management)
- DOE-STD-1136-2017, Good Practices for Occupational Radiological Protection in Uranium Facilities
FEDERAL REGISTER - 10 CFR PART 835, OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM
| FEDERAL REGISTER # | DATE | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|
| 58 FR 65458 | 14 Dec 1993 | Final Rule. |
| 60 FR 28599 | 10 Jun 1995 | Notice of Availability. |
| 61 FR 4209 | 05 Feb 1996 | Notice of Ruling 1995–1. |
| 61 FR 67600 | 23 Dec 1996 |
Notice of proposed rulemaking and public hearings. |
| 62 FR 19940 | 24 Apr 1997 | Notice of availability of draft guidelines; request for comments. |
| 63 FR 28495 | 26 May 1998 | Proposed rule; Notice of Paperwork Reduction Act Submission and comment request. |
| 63 FR 59662 | 04 Nov 1998 | Final Rule. |
| 63 FR 72129 | 31 Dec 1998 | Final rule; correction. |
| 69 FR 46524 | 03 Aug 2004 | Notice of Comment Request. |
| 71 FR 45996 | 10 Aug 2006 |
Proposed rule and opportunity for public comment. |
| 72 FR 31904 | 08 Jun 2007 | Final Rule. |
| 74 FR 18116 | 21 Apr 2009 |
Final rule; correcting amendments. |
| 75 FR 20489 | 13 Apr 2011 | Final rule. |
| 76 FR 4258 | 25 Jan 2011 |
Proposed rule and opportunity for public comment. |
| 76 FR 20489 | 13 Apr 2011 | Final Rule. |
| 76 FR 38550 | 01 July 2011 |
Notification of updated Technical Standard. |
| 81 FR 81701 | 18 Nov 2016 | Notice of proposed rulemaking. |
| 81 FR Part 223 | 18 Nov 2016 |
Notice; extension of comment period. |
| 82 FR 37512 | 11 Aug 2017 | Final Rule. |