Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 00cfac7a-08ef-4b05-af89-7afef7dcc2a1
Document Type: srp
Title: OPERATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1315/ML13155A232.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 12
Section ID: 12.5
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personnel on radiation protection. An annual review of the radiation protection program should include updating procedures, equipment, and facilities where improvements are warranted. Different parts of the radiation protection program can be reviewed each year, on a rotating basis, such that the entire program is reviewed at least once every three years. The program should include regular audits to determine where ORE is occurring and to review methods for reducing these exposures. Using the methods listed in 10 CFR 50.34(f)(2)(xxvii) and additional guidance from RG 1.97, BTP 7-10 and Section III.D.3.3 of NUREG-0737, applicants for construction permits should provide preliminary design information concerning monitoring in-plant radiation dose rates and airborne radioactivity for a broad range of routine and emergency conditions. The monitors should meet the criteria of RG 1.97 and BTP 7-10. Consistent with the requirements listed in 10 CFR 50.34(f)(2)(xxvii) and additional guidance from RG 1.97 and Section III.D.3.3 of NUREG-0737, applicants for OLs and COLs should describe the equipment, training, and procedures to measure accurately the radioiodine concentration and external radiation dose rate levels in areas within the plant where plant personnel may be present during an accident. Using the methods listed in 10 CFR 50.34(f)(2)(viii) and additional guidance from RG 1.97 and Section II.B.3 of NUREG-0737 applicants for OLs and COLs should describe the equipment, training, and procedures to obtain and analyze samples of reactor coolant and containment during an accident without resulting in excessive radiation doses to plant personnel. Utility management structure and technical lessons will be acceptable if they meet the criteria in RG 8.8 and NUREG-0737. 12.5-16 Revision 5 – September 2013 Compliance with 10 CFR Part 20 alone may not provide sufficient protection of workers in situations involving mixed hazards (i.e., toxic gas protection of required plant