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Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

Health Physics Questions and Answers - Question 103

Question 103: 10 CFR 20.1302 (b) (2) (ii) refers to "the dose from external sources."

(a) What are "external sources"?

(b) Are both (1) shine from the facility or from stored contaminated materials and sources, as well as (2) cloud shine from effluents to be included?

Answer:

(a) "External sources" are radiation sources outside the body.

(b) Yes.

(Reference: 10 CFR 20.1302).

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