The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public input on a draft regulatory guide, DG-1377, concerning the measurement, evaluation, and reporting of radioactive materials in effluents and solid waste. This guide serves as a proposed update to Regulatory Guide 1.21 and provides new guidance on monitoring radioactivity from licensed facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The proposal outlines methods for calibrating radiation monitors, revising reporting requirements for waste shipments, and addressing public dose assessments. Public comments on this draft guide are encouraged and can be submitted through multiple channels until February 19, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants to know what people think about their new ideas on how to check for dangerous stuff in the air, water, and trash from places that use nuclear power, and you can tell them what you think until February 19, 2021.