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Regulatory Issues Summaries of Interest to Medical Use Licensees

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2018

RIS-18-03

09/11/2018

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2018-03 National Terrorism Advisory System and Protective Measures for the Physical Protection of Category 1 and Category 2 Quantities of Radioactive Materia

RIS-18-01 (ERRATA)

01/22/2018

Common Violations Cited During First 2 Years of 10 CFR Part 37, "Physical Protection of Category 1 and Category 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material," Implementation and Guidance Documents Available to Support Rule Implementation

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2016

RIS-16-11

11/13/2016

Requests to Dispose of Very Low-Level Radioactive Waste Pursuant to 10 CFR 20.2002

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2015

RIS-15-18 and
enclosure

12/14/2015

Sodium Iodide-131 (I-131) Patient Release Information Collection

RIS-15-08

06/24/2015

Oversight of Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items in the Nuclear Industry

RIS-15-03

02/24/2015

Identifying and Reporting Security Incidents Under 10CFR Part 37

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2014

RIS-14-10

09/18/2014

Requirements for Exempt Distribution Licensee Annual Transfer Reports

RIS-14-08

05/27/2014
Rev 1: 5/5/2016

Regulatory Requirements for Transfer of Control (Change of Ownership) of Specific Materials Licenses

RIS-14-04

05/12/2014

National Source Tracking System Long-Term Storage Indicator

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2013

RIS-13-12

08/23/2013

Notice of Issuance of Enforcement Guidance Memorandum – Interim Guidance for Dispositioning Violations Involving 10 CFR 35.60 and 10 CFR 35.63 for the Calibration of Instrumentation to Measure the Activity of Rubidium-82 and the Determination of Rubidium-82 Patient Dosages

RIS-13-10

07/30/2013

Permanent Implant Brachytherapy Reporting Medical Event Reporting Under 10 CFR Part 35

RIS-13-03

04/24/2013

RIS 2013-03 “Pre-Application Communication and Scheduling for Medical Radioisotope Facilities Intending to Produce Molybdenum-99

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2012

RIS-12-04

03/20/2012

Notice of Revision to the Criteria for Identifying Materials Licensees for Discussion at the Agency Action Review Meeting

RIS-12-01

01/17/2012

Availability of Safety Culture Policy Statement

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2011

RIS-11-06

07/01/2011

Pre-Application Communication and Voluntary Submittal of Schedule For Future Molybdenum-99 Facility Licensing Actions for NRC Review

RIS-11-01

01/25/2011

NRC Policy On Release Of Iodine-131 Therapy Patients Under 10 CFR 35.75 To Locations Other Than Private Residences

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2010

RIS-10-09

09/09/2010

Radiation Safety Officers for Medical-Use Licenses Under 10 CFR Part 35

RIS-10-04

05/25/2010

Monitoring the Status of Regulated Activities during a Pandemic

RIS-10-02

01/21/2010

The Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) Federally Funded Voluntary Security Enhancements for High-Risk Radiological Material

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2009

RIS-09-15

12/03/2009

National Source Tracking System Annual Inventory Reconciliation

RIS-09-09

07/13/2009

Use of Multiple Dosimetry and Compartment Factors in Determining Effective Dose Equivalent From External Radiation Exposures

RIS-09-07

05/07/2009

Status Update For The Implementation Of NRC Regulatory Authority For Certain Naturally Occurring And Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Material

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2008

RIS-08-31

12/01/2008

Licensing Requirements for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

RIS-08-24

10/03/2008

Security Responsibilities of Service Providers and Client Licensees

RIS-08-23

10/03/2008

The Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) Domestic Threat Reduction Program & Federally Funded Voluntary Security Enchancements for High-Risk Radiological Material

RIS-08-17

07/18/2008

Voluntary Security Enchancements for Self-Control Irradiators Containing Cesium Chloride Sources

RIS-08-13

06/16/2008

Status and Plans for Implementation of NRC Regulatory Authority for Certain Naturally Occurring and Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Material

RIS-08-12

05/09/2008

Considerations for Extended Interim Storage of Low-Level Radioactive Waste by Fuel Cycle and Materials Licensees

RIS-08-11

05/12/2008

Precautions to Protect Children Who May Come in Contact With Patients Released After Therapeutic Administration of Iodine-131

RIS-08-09

03/24/2008

Notice of Revision to Criteria for Nominating Materials Licensees for Discussion at the Agency Action Review Meeting

RIS-08-07

03/27/2008

Dose Limit for Patient Release Under 10 CFR 35.75

RIS-08-02

02/01/2008

Actions to Increase the Security of High Activity Radioactive Sources

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2007

RIS-07-27

12/05/2007

Improving Public Understanding of the Risks Associated with Medical Events

RIS-07-23

10/04/2007

Date for Operation of National Source Tracking System

RIS-07-22

10/04/2007

Status Update for Implementation of NRC Regulatory Authority for Certain Naturally-Occurring and Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Material

RIS-07-15

06/05/2007

Unescorted Access to Materials for Non-Manufacturer and Distributor Service Providers

RIS-07-14

06/05/2007

Fingerprinting Requirements for Licensees Implementing the Increased Control Order

RIS-07-13

08/31/2007

Verification of the Authenticity of Materials Possession Licenses

RIS-07-10

05/15/2007

Subscriptions to New List Server for Automatic Notifications of Medical-related Generic Communications, Federal Register Notices And Newsletters

RIS-07-05

03/20/2007

Status and Plans for Implementation of NRC Regulatory Authority for Certain Naturally-occurring and Accelerator-produced Radioactive Material

RIS-07-04

03/09/2007

Personally Identifiable Information Submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

RIS-07-03

03/01/2007

Ionizing Radiation Warning Symbol

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2006

RIS-06-27. Sup. 1

06/27/2007

Availability of NRC 313a Series of Forms and Guidance for Their Completion

RIS-06-27

12/13/2006

Availability of NRC 313A Series of Forms and Guidance for their Completion

RIS-06-26

12/07/2006

Training and Experience and Grandfather Provisions for Authorized Medical Physicists under 10 CFE Part 35

RIS-06-25

12/07/2006

Requirements for the Distribution and Possession of Tritium Exit Signs and the Requirements in 10 CFR 31.5 and 32.51a

RIS-06-19

09/14/2006

Availability of Guidance on Radioactive Seed Localization

RIS-06-18

08/31/2006

Requesting Exemption form the Public Dose Limits for Certain Caregivers of Hospital Patients

RIS-06-16

08/15/2006

Transfer of the Management Oversight of Certain NRC Region I Licensees in Mississippi to the NRC Region IV Office

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2005

RIS-05-31

12/22/2005

Control of Security-Related Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information Handled by Individuals, Firms, and Entities Subject to NRC Regulation of the Use of Source, Byproduct, and Special Nuclear Material

RIS-05-24

11/23/2005

Control of Radiation Dose to Visitors of Hospital Patients

RIS-05-23

10/07/2005

Clarification of the Physical Presence Requirement During Gamma Stereotactic Radiosurgery Treatments

RIS-05-21

11/14/2005

Clarification of the Reporting Requirements in 10 CFR 20.2201

RIS-05-18

08/25/2005

Guidance for Establishing and Maintaining a Safety Conscious Work Environment

RIS-05-16

08/10/2005

Issuance of NRC Management Directive 8.17, Licensee Complaints Against NRC Employees

RIS-05-13

07/13/2005

NRC Incident Response and the National Response Plan

RIS-05-12

07/11/2005

Transportation of Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern NRC Threat Advisory and Protective Measures System

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2004

RIS 04-01

02/17/2004

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2004-01: Method for Estimating Effective Dose Equivalent from External Radiation Sources Using Two Dosimeters

RIS-04-11

06/29/2004

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2004-11: Supporting Information Associated with Requests for Withholding Proprietary Information

RIS-04-17

11/23/2004

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2004-17: Revised Decay-in-Storage Provisions for the Storage of Radioactive Waste Containing Byproduct Material

RIS-04-17r1

09/27/2005

Revised Decay-In-Storage Provisions for the Storage of Radioactive Waste Containing Byproduct Material

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2003

RIS 03-17

10/06/2003

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2003-17: Complying with 10 CFR 35.59, "Recentness of Training," for Board-Certified Individuals Whose Training and Experience Were Completed More than 7 Years Ago

RIS 03-15

09/05/2003

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2003-15: Consolidation of the Region I and Region II Materials Program

RIS 03-04

02/13/2003

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2003-04: Use of the Effective Dose Equivalent in Place Of the Deep Dose Equivalent in Dose Assessments

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2002

RIS 02-23

11/27/2002

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2002-23: Availability of Guide For Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine

RIS 02-20

11/07/2002

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2002-20: Clarification of Requirements Under 10 CFR 35.432,"Calibration Measurements of Brachytherapy Sources

RIS 02-19

10/21/2002

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2002-19: New Modalities to be Regulated under 10 CFR 35.1000

RIS 02-10

07/09/2002

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2002-10: Revision of the Skin Dose Limit in 10 CFR Part 20

RIS 02-06

04/16/2002

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2002-06: Evaluating Occupational Dose for Individuals Exposed to NRC-licensed Material and Medical X-rays

RIS 02-02

01/16/2002

NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2002-02: Lessons Learned Related to Recently Submitted Decommissioning Plans and License Termination Plans

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2001

RIS 01-04

01/24/2001

Issuance of Updated Guidance on The Transfer of Ownership or Control of Licensed Activities (NUREG-1556, Volume 15)

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2000

RIS 00-09

06/26/2000

Standard Review Plan for Licensee Requests to Extend the Time Periods Established for Initiation of Decommissioning Activities

RIS 00-10

06/30/2000

Technical Information to Facilitate Public Access to the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)

RIS 00-10er

08/07/2000

ERRATA Technical Information to Facilitate Public Access to the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)

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1999

RIS 99-01

10/04/1999

Revisions to the Generic Communications Program

RIS 99-04

11/23/1999

Sources of Information Previously Published in the AEOD Annual Report

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