Scientist wearing Chemical protection suit check danger chemical, working at dangerous zone

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.

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.

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.

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