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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 7

Question 7: Relative to 10 CFR 20.1101, radiationprotection programs, what would a typical radiographylicensee have to do beyond what that licensee is doing now?

Answer: Ensure that the program was documented and reviewthe program's content and implementation periodically (atleast annually). (See Regulatory Guide 10.6 for additionalinformation). If the licensee does not have a radiationprotection program, then such a program must be developed.

(Reference: 10 CFR 20.1101)

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