| The Nuclear Regulatory Commission
is requesting public comment on proposed changes to criteria used by the NRC
and Agreement States to recognize certifications conferred by professional specialty
boards on applicants for various medical radiation safety positions.
In a proposed rule to be published shortly in the Federal Register, the
NRC lists several proposed changes to 10 CFR Part 35, “Medical Use of
Byproduct Material,” based upon recommendations by the NRC’s Advisory
Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI). The proposed rule should
make the process of recognizing boards by the NRC or Agreement States more
efficient. (Thirty-three states have reached agreements with the NRC to regulate
the medical and industrial uses of byproduct material.)
These proposed changes to the certification criteria, developed by the NRC
and Agreement States in close consultation with the ACMUI, would continue
to ensure the safe use of radioactive material by medical licensees while
removing prescriptive requirements for recognition of board certifications.
The proposed rule would provide the boards more latitude in making the determination
that an individual is fully trained and capable of performing duties related
to radiation safety. The revised requirements would include a degree from
an accredited college or university, professional experience, passing an examination
conducted by the specialty board, and specialized training. The specific degree
level and amount of training and experience required would vary depending
on the position.
A public comment period will remain open for 75 days following publication
of the proposed rule in the Federal Register. Comments may be submitted by
post to Secretary, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff; by fax to (301) 415-1101; or by
electronic mail to SECY@nrc.gov. Comments
may also be submitted online via the NRC’s rulemaking web site at http://ruleforum.llnl.gov.
All comments should include “RIN 3150-AH19" in the subject line.
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