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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; RG 8.13 (training on radiation risks to fetuses); RG 8.27 (radiation protection training); RG 8.29 (training on radiation risks); RG 8.34 (monitoring criteria and calculation of occupational doses); RG 8.35 (planned special exposures); RG 8.36 (doses to the embryo/fetus); and NUREG-0737. 12.5-15 Revision 5 – September 2013 10 CFR 20.1501(b) requires that the instruments and equipment used for quantitative radiation measurements be periodically calibrated. The guidance contained in NUREG-1736 and Information Notice 93-30 notes that the licensee must demonstrate that the instrument is calibrated to make measurements; is sufficiently sensitive to meet the applicable regulatory requirements in 10 CFR Part 20; and that the development of the calibration intervals considers factors, including, but not limited to, the stability of the instrument output over time and the environment in which the instrument will be used. The guidance notes that calibration information can be found in the instrument manufacturer's guidance, however, the licensee, not the instrument manufacturer, is responsible for demonstrating that the instrument and calibration methods used are sensitive enough to meet NRC regulatory requirements. Industry standards such as ANSI N42.17A, ANSI N42.17B, ANSI N42.17C, IEEE N42.30, ANSI N323A, ANSI N323B, ANSI N323C, ANSI N323D, IEEE-N42.12, IEEE-N42.14 and IEEE-N42.2 provide information regarding the current industry practices for specifying and calibrating radiation protection instruments and equipment. The acceptability of the radiation protection program will also be based on provisions for indoctrination and personnel training and retraining programs. Guidance appears in RGs 1.8, 8.8, 8.10, 8.15, and 8.27. In addition, 10 CFR 19.12 requires instruction of 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