NRC/Authorized User/Radiation Safety

Listed below is information about the latest policy developments associated with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ASNC works closely with the NRC to develop sound policy governing the medical use of byproduct material and training requirements for Authorized Users.

Important NRC Resources
Directory of Agreement State and Non-Agreement State Directors and State Liaison Officers 
Use this interactive map to locate NRC contact information for your state.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing the Training and Education Requirements for Unsealed Byproduct Material (10 CFR Part 35). In the Policy Issue, released on January 13, 2020, the NRC proposed several options and recommended that the Commissioner’s vote to approve the “National Materials Program-Recognized Specialty Board Credentialing” framework.



ASNC leadership is evaluating this proposal and will keep membership informed of any further actions from the NRC.

Read the NRC Proposal