Question 58: Before implementing all of the provisions of
the revised Part 20, would a licensee be in violation of 10
CFR 20.1008 (a) if the licensee voluntarily adopted the
provisions of 10 CFR 20.1208 for protection of the
embryo / fetus?
Answer: No, licensees can voluntarily provide protection
for the embryo / fetus in accordance with the provisions of
10 CFR 20.1208 before implementing all of the provisions of
revised Part 20. However, licensees would have to be clear
that they are not "adopting Part 20" because that would
require it to be adopted in full. (References: 10 CFR
20.1008 (a), 10 CFR 20.1208)