Agreement State Communications for 2008

Active Agreement State & NRC Radioactive Materials Licenses by NRC Region & by State (10/29/08)

H-308: The September 8-12, 2008 class for Chattanooga, TN is cancelled. It is rescheduled for October 20-24, 2008.

Anyone interested in attending this course should send their training application to Brenda Usilton via fax (301) 415-3502 or by email at Brenda.Usilton@nrc.gov.

Root Cause Workshop (G-205): additional courses have been added:
- August 4-8, 2008 in King of Prussia, PA
- September 8-12, 2008 in Atlanta, GA
- September 8-12, 2008 in Arlington, TX

Anyone interested in attending any of these courses should send their training application to Brenda Usilton via fax (301) 415-3502 or by email at Brenda.Usilton@nrc.gov.

Another Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine course (H-304) is scheduled for August 11-15, 2008 in Houston, TX.
Another Brachytherapy & Gamma Knife course (H-313) will be held September 15-19, 2008 in Houston, TX
Anyone interested in attending either one of these new courses should send their training application to Brenda Usilton at Brenda.Usilton@nrc.gov.

Another Introductory Health Physics Course (H-117) is scheduled for September 8-12, 2008 in Topeka, KS. Anyone registered for the first H-117 in Bethesda, MD should re-register for the September course so that we know you will be able to attend on those particular dates.
Brenda Usilton, brenda.usilton@nrc.gov, PH 301-415-2348, FX 301-415-3502

Note: The URL for State Regulations, Legislation and Reviews has changed--so change your bookmark.

NRC has issued Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2008-07, "Dose Limit For Patient Release Under 10 CFR 35.75."

On March 31, 2008, Pennsylvania became the 35th Agreement State.

Basic Health Physics Technology Course(H-122): has been scheduled for August 4-15, 2008 in Oak Ridge, TN. If you're interested in attending this course please submit your training application to Brenda Usilton via e-mail at BGU@nrc.gov or fax to (301) 415-3502.

Introductory to Health Physics Course(H-117): July 7-11, 2008, is already filled with 24 NRC people. Another class, hosted by Kansas, will be scheduled in the near future. NRC will give all 24 slots for that course to the States. If you have sent in a registration for this course I will keep them on file, but once I announce the new dates for this course you will need to have your staff submit new applications indicating they can attend those dates that are scheduled. The same rule will apply to new applications received. I will need a resubmittal once I announce the course dates.
Brenda Usilton, Training Coordinator

Transportation of Radioactive Materials course (H-308): has been scheduled for September 8-12, 2008 in Chattanooga, TN. If interested send your training application to Brenda Usilton by e-mail to BGU@nrc.gov or fax it to (301) 415-3502. If you have questions call Brenda at 301-415-2348.

NRC has issued Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2008-02, "Actions to Increase the Security of High Activity Radioactive Sources."

Gas and Oil Well Logging course (H-314) changed to November 3-7, 2008. All applications that have been submitted to date will be automatically changed to the new date. If you have submitted an application and now know you will not be able to attend due to the date change please let Brenda Usilton know either by e-mail at BGU@nrc.gov or call her on 301-415-2348.

NRC has issued Information Notice 2007-38, "Ensuring Complete andAccurate Information in the Documentation of Training and Experience forIndividuals Seeking Approval as Medical Authorized Users."

NRC has issued Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2007-28, "Security Requirements for Portable Gauges."