T5 Radiation Protection

The field of radiation protection has made significant advances in the last few decades, and these advances have various regulatory implications for potential occupational and public exposures. This session will address topics related to radiation protection research projects; the effects of the International Commission on Radiation Protection Publication 103 on 10 CFR Part 20; and current initiatives relating to cesium-137 chloride sources. This session will also include a presentation on the Nuclear Energy Agency’s viewpoint on emerging issues in radiation protection and the radiation protection program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

SESSION CHAIR(S):

Stephanie Bush-Goddard, Branch Chief, Division of Systems Analysis, NRC/RES

SPEAKERS/PANELISTS:

• Introductory Remarks

  Stephanie Bush-Goddard Branch Chief Division of Systems Analysis NRC/RES

• Radiation Protection Research at NRC

  Stephanie Bush-Goddard Branch Chief Division of Systems Analysis NRC/RES

• Options to Revise Radiation Protection Regulations, Continuing Considerations

  Donald Cool Senior AdvisorRadiation Safety and International Liaison Division of Intergovernmental Liaison and Rulemaking NRC/FSME

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Radiation Protection Program – A 2011 Update

  Michael Boyd, Senior Health Physicist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Overview of the NRC’s Initiatives on the Use and Protection of Cesium-137 Chloride Sources

  John Jankovich Team LeaderLicensing and Inspection Support Directorate Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements NRC/FSME

• Emerging Issues in Radiological Protection: A Nuclear Energy Agency Viewpoint

  Ted Lazo Deputy HeadRadiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management DivisionNuclear Energy Agency

SESSION COORDINATOR(S):

Vered Anzenberg, NRC/RES, tel: (301) 251-7546, e-mail: Vered.Anzenberg@nrc.gov