PDC 802: Overview and Current Trends of Naturally Occurring Radiation

Kansas City Convention Center 

CM Credit Hours: 7 

This PDC will cover the definitions of NORM (naturally occurring radioactive material) and TENORM (technologically enhanced NORM) focusing on the evolution of current guidelines and science. A revised and expanded definition of TENORM is presented. Participants will gain knowledge of the legal framework for controlling radioactivity based on EPA Laws and Regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) and the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) noting the limitations that the AEA only addresses the nuclear fuel cycle. Additional topics will include current publications, guidelines, and policies recommended by ICRP and NCRP over the recent past that have added NORM/TENORM to the scope of radiation protection, including some existing situations (e.g., mining) where radiation protection will be melded with industrial hygiene. Coverage will include the aspects of State oversight with the major responsibility to protect public health through various radiation (TENORM) initiatives and regulations, including handling and waste disposal.



*Registration includes boxed luncheon. **Power strips will not be provided at each attendee's seat; however, laptop charging stations will be provided in each course room.

• Introduction to Radiation, NORM & TENORM
• Radiation Biology
• Historical Aspects
• Current Regulation and Guideline Landscape
• Emerging Issues and Future Direction
• Worker Protection: Regulations and Exposure Monitoring
• Environmental and Waste Management
• Special Topics - Instrumentation
• Case Study and Discussion 

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Develop fluency in the foundational aspects of NORM & TENORM.
• Describe the health effects of radiation exposure.
• Discuss the evolution of radiation protection.
• Apply relevant radiation protection standards and guidelines.
• Establish best practices for protecting workers.
• Implement appropriate environmental and waste management procedures. 

Attendees should have basic industrial hygiene knowledge.  

Participants will develop knowledge of basic radiation principles, regulations/standards, worker and public safety and health, measurement techniques, waste management as well as industries most likely impacted.  

Participants will develop knowledge of basic radiation principles, regulations/standards, worker and public safety and health, measurement techniques, waste management as well as industries most likely impacted.  

Introductory

Laptop or Tablet/iPad

Corporation/Company

All Industries

Mining

Oil & Gas

Radiation (Ionizing and Nonionizing)

Risk Assessment and Management

Standards, Regulations and Legal Issues

Group activities

Hands-on demonstrations and practicum