ANSI N13.11 Implementation Schedule

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

As a follow-up to my posting regarding the insinuation that the Draft 
revised ANSI N13.11 Standard will preclude the use of film dosimetry, 
I have confirmed the following with Mr. Steve Sims, N13.11 
Chairperson:

(1) The Standard does not preclude any type of dosimeter from being 
used for dose of record. Any dosimeter tested should be tested in 
those categories that are most appropriate for the radiation 
environment to be monitored.

(2) The standard addresses proficiency testing alone. It is not a 
Type Testing Standard. Therefore, TLD, film, electronic dosimetry are 
all covered based on proficiency testing requirements.

(3) The Standard addresses new proposed NIST Beam Codes. How and 
which Beam Codes will be provided for in the proficiency testing is 
to be determined by both NVLAP and DOELAP, with input from the NRC 
and DOE.

(4) The working committee has submitted the Draft Standard to the N13 
Committee. Steve expects that any comments and questions will be 
provided to him during the April/May 2000 time period. The working 
committee responses would be expected to be returned to the N13 
Committee around August 2000.

(5) Once the N13 Committee accepts the Draft Standard, it will be 
submitted to NRC and DOE for their comments. If they accept, the 
proposed Standard will be submitted for public comment in the Federal 
Register, approximately January 2001. 

(6) The earliest implementation date is most likely January 2002.

In conclusion, if you are currently using a film dosimeter for 
personnel monitoring, and you have no desire to change your 
monitoring methodolgy, there is no move to take this option away from 
you. If anyone approaches you and tells you that film will no longer 
be allowed, I suggest that you contact Mr. Paul Martin, NVLAP Program 
Manager, (301) 975-3679, prmartin@nist.gov or contact Mr. Steve Sims 
(423) 574-6692, N13.11 Chairperson, simscs@ornl.gov.





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