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The NRC is shutdown due to the lapse in appropriations. Exempted activities to maintain critical health and safety activities and progress on critical activities, including activities outlined in Executive Order 14300, as described in the OMB Approved NRC Lapse Plan will continue.

Health Physics Questions and Answers - Question 6

Question 6: What if an NRC licensee hires a DOE employee who earlier in the year received an internal exposure of less than 5 rems annual effective dose equivalent, but greater than 5 rems committed effective dose equivalent?

Answer: Previous occupational exposures, even those received at an unlicensed DOE facility, count against the limit. The worker could not be allowed further radiation exposure for the year (except a planned special exposure). Note: There are also licensed DOE facilities.

(References: 10 CFR 20.1201, 10 CFR 20.2104)

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