Question 72: Will certain materials licensees (such as
teletherapy and brachytherapy licensees) be required to
conduct environmental monitoring in unrestricted areas to
demonstrate compliance with the new dose limit for
individual members of the public?
Answer: Yes. The licensee must demonstrate compliance
with 10 CFR 20.1301. Licensees must perform radiation
surveys in areas adjacent to locations where radioactive
materials are used or stored. It is unlikely, however,
that a licensee will need to perform effluent or
environmental monitoring if it is only licensed for
teletherapy and/or brachytherapy. (References: 10 CFR
20.1302, Byproduct Material licenses (medical))