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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 82

Question 82: Will workers who enter a restricted area and have been determined to require monitoring under §20.1502(a) require monitoring in the controlled area (outside the restricted area)?

Answer: Yes, if the workers receive "occupational dose(s)" in the controlled area.

(References: 10 CFR 20.1003, 10 CFR 20.1502).

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