Re: Occupational Dose Limits

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

>      The interpretation by ICN Biomedicals based on the NUREG/CR-6204, Q/A 
>      #33, is correct.  Individuals entering a restricted area are subject 
>      to the occupational dose limits, which in the case of minors, would be 
>      10% of the adult occupational dose limits.  The licensee has 
>      discretionary action in determining prospectively if these individuals 
>      require monitoring, however.  

It appears that the Standards for Radiation Protection have become 
synonymous with the US Tax Code, i.e., very difficult to 
interpret, and, make any sense of. Confusing regulations are a 
regulator's "fantasy" where any mis-interpretation leaves the 
licensee or facility open to fines, and, public attention due to 
media coverage. What a way to run an industry that has been around 
for quite some time!

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