Licenses for Radiography and Radiation Safety Requirements for Radiographic Operations

Resumo

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations governing industrial radiography. The proposed rule would include additional safety requirements to enhance the level of protection of radiographers and the public and would clarify the regulations so that licensees may have a better understanding of what is expected in radiographic operations. The proposed rule includes a number of updated radiography regulations that have been adopted by the Agreement States. The major changes in the proposed rule include requirements for: (1) Two qualified individuals to be present whenever radiography occurs at a temporary jobsite, (2) mandatory certification of radiographers, (3) permanent radiographic installations, and (4) a radiation safety officer. The format of the radiography regulations would be revised to place requirements into descriptive categories.