Question 80: The revised Part 20 (ยง20.1003) provides
definitions of "member of the public," "public dose," and
"occupational dose." These definitions are not consistent
with the definition of "member (s) of the public" defined
(for nuclear power plants) in Generic Letter 89-01,
Supplement 1 (NUREGs 1301 and 1302).
Consider that typically, one would expect any individual
entering the "restricted area" would be considered to be
occupationally exposed and not classified as a "member of
the public." All individuals, including utility employees,
their contractors, and delivery people outside the
"restricted area," in the "controlled area," would be
considered as "members of the public." The only exception
is where a utility employee or its contractor doing work in
a portion of the "controlled area" where public access has
been restricted due to radiological exposure
considerations. This concept is consistent with the
revised rule.
Will the definitions of "member (s) of the public" in
Generic Letter 89-01, Supplement 1 (NUREGs 1301 and 1302)
be changed to be consistent with the definition of "member
of the public" in the revised Part 20?
Answer: Yes. The NUREGs themselves will not be changed;
however, in a forthcoming Generic Letter on model Technical
Specifications that incorporate provisions of revised Part
20, the definition of "member (s) of the public" will be
changed to be consistent with revised Part 20. See
Question 26 and answer in the fourth set of questions and
answers for clarification of the definition of
"occupational dose." (References: 10 CFR 20.1003,
NUREG-1301, NUREG-1302).