The Health Physics Society is a scientific and professional organization
whose members specialize in occupational and environmental radiation safety. The
primary purpose of the Society is to support its members in the practice of
their profession.
The CCHPS covers Western Oregon and Western Washington, covering the area between Eugene Oregon to
Seattle Washington. The Members are in radiation protection or related fields, from universities,
hospitals, government, research and business.
This Chapter's primary objectives are:
- Encourage the dissemination of information between individuals
- Improve public understanding of radiation
- Provide open lines of communication between radiation professionals
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News
- Proposed Changes to Radiation Safety Regulations:
The NRC is seeking public comment on potential changes to 10 CFR 20 and 10 CFR 50. Specifically, the NRC is
looking at the effects of implementing the recommendations of ICRP 103 (December 2007).
"The Commission is concerned about the potential impact of effectively lowering the occupational dose limit
to 2 rem [from the current 5 rem] per year," the Commission said in the memorandum. "In developing the technical
basis for rulemaking, the staff should examine how lower dose limits have affected the medical and industrial
sectors in countries that have implemented them."
Members are encouraged to submit any comments or questions by March 31, 2010. Submit your comment online at
www.Regulations.gov
or via email to Reg4rp@nrc.gov.
Related Links
News Release
Federal Registrar Notice
NRC Staff Memorandum
NRC Policy Issue
NRC Website
- Next Chapter Meeting:
The fall CCHPS meeting will be held November 6th, 2009, at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia, WA.
The meeting details have been recently updated and can be found on the Meetings Page
- The Fall 2009 Avalanche is coming soon. Keep an eye on the Newsletter Page for its arrival.
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