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Radiation Protection for New Reactors
- Radiation Protection and the NRC (NUREG/BR-0322)
- Radiation Protection
- Radiation Monitoring at Nuclear Power Plants
- Fact Sheet on Biological Effects of Radiation
- Information for Radiation Workers
- Health Physics Positions Based on 10 CFR Part 20
- Frequently Asked Questions About Health Physics Based on 10 CFR Part 20
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is dedicated to protecting the public and occupational workers from radiation hazards in the various medical, academic, scientific, and industrial uses of radioactive materials. Toward that end, in addition to Radiation Monitoring at Operating Nuclear Power Plants, the NRC performs thorough technical reviews of radiation protection programs for all new reactor license applications. Areas reviewed by the NRC's Health Physics staff include occupational radiation protection, radioactive waste management, and public radiation safety. In addition, during construction of new reactor facilities, the NRC will inspect radiation protection equipment and design features to ensure that the facilities meet the agency's established safety requirements. For additional detail, see the following related pages: