Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 36318a40-8941-4ccf-8898-197c33065a4b
Document Type: srp
Title: OPERATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1007/ML100740544.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 12
Section ID: 12.5
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rdance with 10 CFR 20.1101(b) and the definition of ALARA in 10 CFR 20.1003 and RGs 8.8 and 8.10. The duties of the plant [radiation protection manager] include [list duties]. The radiation protection organizations, qualifications, personnel training, program objectives, and implementation methods are in accordance with the guidelines in RGs 1.8, 8.2, 8.8, 8.10, and 8.13 and with 10 CFR 19.12 and NUREG-0731 and therefore are acceptable. 12.5-18 Revision 4 - May 2010 The radiation protection features at [plant name] include a [radiochemistry laboratory, personnel decontamination and emergency treatment areas, an access control point, counting room, calibration room, respirator testing facility, office, laundry, and other relevant features]. These facilities are sufficient to maintain occupational radiation exposures ALARA and are consistent with the guidelines in 10 CFR 50.34(f)(2)(xxvii) and Section III.D.3.3 of NUREG-0737, which provides additional detail and clarification of requirements, and with the provisions of RG 8.8. Equipment to be used for radiation protection purposes includes portable radiation survey instruments, personnel monitoring equipment, fixed and portable area and airborne radioactivity monitors, laboratory equipment, air samplers, respiratory protective equipment, and protective clothing. The number and types of equipment to be used are adequate, meet the criteria of Revision 3 of RG 1.97, and provide reasonable assurance that the applicant will be able to maintain occupational exposures ALARA. All permanent and temporary plant personnel will be assigned [beta-gamma thermoluminescent dosimeter badges or film badges to be worn in restricted areas at all times.] A processor accredited under NVLAP will process these badges as appropriate. All personnel assigned [dosimeter or film badges] also must wear [direct or indirect] reading dosimeters when entering radiologically controlled areas. The readings from these dosimeters will be used to keep a