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  • 2021-03239 — Advisory Committee; Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee; Renewal
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10108
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is renewing the Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee for another two years, with the new charter effective until December 24, 2022. This committee provides advice to the FDA on setting standards for radiation emissions from electronic products. The committee includes 15 voting members, selected for their expertise in science or engineering related to radiation safety. The renewal is in the public interest to ensure the safeguarding of health and safety through proper regulatory standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA is keeping a special team of experts for two more years to help make rules about how much radiation electronic gadgets can safely give off. This is done to make sure people are healthy and safe.

  • 2025-01318 — Meeting of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7140
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a meeting for the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health. This meeting, open to the public, will occur on February 25, 2025, and will discuss important topics like cybersecurity initiatives and updates on worker health petitions. While there won't be a public comment period during the meeting, people can submit written comments in advance. Those interested can also join the meeting via a teleconference, although space is limited to 150 callers.

    Simple Explanation

    The CDC is having a big meeting about keeping workers safe from radiation, and people can listen in by phone, but only a limited number of people can join. They can also send in their thoughts on paper before the meeting, even though they can't speak during it.

  • 2025-01839 — Cimarron Environmental Response Trust; Cimarron Facility; License Amendment Application
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8307
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an amendment to the Cimarron Environmental Response Trust's (CERT) license for handling special nuclear materials. This amendment includes a new decommissioning plan for the Cimarron facility in Oklahoma, addressing the remediation of groundwater contaminated with uranium and permitting the presence of a specific contaminant, Technetium-99. The NRC made this decision after reviewing CERT's application and ensuring compliance with relevant nuclear safety and environmental standards. The amendment became effective on December 22, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has allowed a group to clean up a place in Oklahoma where special materials were used, like uranium, and they will now also deal with a kind of pollution called Technetium-99, making sure everything stays safe.

  • 2025-00310 — Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory Committee; Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2009
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking for nominations to fill positions on the Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee (TEPRSSC). This committee advises on safety standards for electronic product radiation. Nominations are open for 15 voting members, including a Chair, chosen based on expertise in science or engineering relevant to radiation safety. The FDA encourages a diverse range of nominees from different backgrounds and emphasizes inclusion.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA wants to find people to help them make sure electronic products, like X-ray machines, are safe. They're looking for different kinds of people to join their team, and they want to hear from all sorts of folks to keep their team diverse and fair.