Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 377c2606-4b7c-4c7f-997d-37aed1680452
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Performance, Testing, and Procedural Specifications for Thermoluminescence Dosimetry: Environmental Applications + HISTORY - HISTORY 10/2018 – DG-4019 , Proposed Revision 2 11/2014 – Periodic Review of Revision 1 – Revise (Rev. 2)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1808/ML18087A169.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.13
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y consider and use the information in the secondary reference, if appropriately justified, consistent with current regulatory practice, and consistent with applicable NRC requirements. DG-4019, Page 9 C. STAFF REGULATORY GUIDANCE This section describes an approach that is acceptable for performing surveys and evaluations of public dose in the unrestricted area and the controlled area of a licensed facility from direct radiation using environmental dosimetry. The guidance included in ANSI/HPS N13.37-2014 is endorsed without exception for meeting the purpose of this guide, as stated in the introduction. DG-4019, Page 10 D. IMPLEMENTATION The purpose of this section is to provide information on how applicants and licensees1 subject to 10 CFR Part 20 may use this guide and information regarding the NRC’s plans for using this regulatory guide. Use by Applicants and Licensees Applicants and licensees may voluntarily2 use the guidance in this document to demonstrate compliance with the underlying NRC regulations. Methods or solutions that differ from those described or referenced in this regulatory guide may be deemed acceptable if they provide sufficient basis and information for the NRC staff to verify that the proposed alternative demonstrates compliance with the appropriate NRC regulations. Licensees may use the information in this regulatory guide for actions which do not require NRC review and approval such as changes to a facility design under 10 CFR 50.59, “Changes, Tests, and Experiments.” Licensees may use the information in this regulatory guide or applicable parts to resolve regulatory or inspection issues. Use by NRC Staff The NRC staff does not intend or approve any imposition of the guidance in this regulatory guide. The NRC staff does not expect any existing licensee to use or commit to using the guidance in this regulatory guide, unless the licensee makes a change to its licensing basis. The NRC staff does not expect or plan to request licensees to