50th Annual Meeting Sessions
10-14 July 2005, Spokane, WA
The 50th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society was held 10-14 July 2005 in Spokane, Washington.
Below is the schedule of talks. Click on a title to see the full abstract or presentation, if available.
Monday
| Plenary Session 1: TBD (PL1)
(Room: Bay 1/2/3 - Time: 8:30 am-Noon)
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| 8:30 | - | PL1.1: | Monday Plenary 1 - K. Weaver (INEEL) Presented by Kevan Weaver | |
| 10:00 | - | PL1.2: | Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation: The Relationship between Damage Induction and Biological Benefit Contradicts Validity of the LNT-Hypothesis - L. Feinendegen, Morgan Lecture (Brookhaven National Laboratory) Presented by Ludwig Feinendegen | |
| 11:00 | - | PL1.3: | Monday Plenary 3 - B. Boecker, Landauer Lecture (LRRI) Presented by Bruce Boecker | |
| Poster Session (P)
(Room: Exhibit Hall - Time: 1:30-3:00 pm)
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| Decommissioning | ||||
| P.1 - | Radionuclide Biological Remediation Resource Guide - L.W. Jensen1; V.M. Ibeanusi2; and D.A. Grab3 (1US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5; 2Spelman College; 3University of California, Berkeley) | |||
| P.2 - | A GPS-Based System for Radium Contamination Gamma Scanning - R. Meyer; C. Little; M. Shields; S. Green; J. Johnson; and M. Vidyasagar (MFG Inc.)
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| Emergency Planning/Response | ||||
| P.3 - | An American Health Physicist in Iraq - B.L. Baumann (Fluor Federal Services) | |||
| P.4 - | Ontario Nuclear Emergency Field Sampling Exercise - A.G. Scott (Ontario Ministry of Labour) | |||
| P.5 - | US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response - K.M. Brock and A.C. McMurtray (US Nuclear Regulatory Commission) | |||
| P.6 - | Implications of Coming Changes in the RASCAL Atmospheric Dispersion Algorithms - J.V. Ramsdell, Jr1; G.F. Athey2; and S.A. McGuire3 (1Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; 2Athey Consulting; 3US Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
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| Environmental | ||||
| P.7 - | Radiological Studies in the Hot Spring Region of Mahallat, Central Iran - M. Beitollahi1; M. Ghiassi-Nejad2; A. Esmaeli3; and R. Dunker1 (1Idaho State University - Dept. of Physics/Health Physics Program; 2Department of Biophysics, Tarbiat Modaress University, Tehran, Iran; 3EMC Laboratory, Electrical Engineering Department, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China) | |||
| P.8 - | Human Health Impact Evaluation Methods for a Multiple Source Analysis using the Multimedia Pollutant Assessment System (MEPAS) - D.L. Strenge and M.A. Pelton (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) | |||
| P.9 - | Tritium Concentrations in Vegetation as a Function of Distance from a Low-Level Radioactive Waste Site at Los Alamos National Laboratory - P.R. Fresquez; L.M. Vasquez-Tator; and E.A. Lopez (Los Alamos National Laboratory) | |||
| P.10 - | Environmental Monitoring of External Radiation Levels at Brookhaven National Laboratory - S. Sengupta1; G.R. Holeman2; B. Hooda1; R.N. Recieniello1; and H.F. Kahnhauser1 (1Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York; 2Holeman Consultants, Inc., Flemington, New Jersey) | |||
| P.11 - | Inhalation Exposure from Tritium for Intrusion Scenarios at Low Level Waste Disposal Sites - P.D. Rittmann (Fluor Government Group, Inc.) | |||
| P.12 - | Enhanced Capabilities of RESRAD-BIOTA: A Computer Program Providing a Graded Approach for Assessing Radiological Impact to Nonhuman Biota - S.L. Domotor1; K.A. Higley2; C. Yu3; D. LePoire3; T. Klett3; and S. Kamboj3 (1US Department of Energy; 2Oregon State University; 3Argonne National Laboratory) | |||
| P.13 - | Adaptation of the Features, Events, and Processes (FEP) Methodology to Environmental Restoration - G.V. Last and B.A. Napier (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington) | |||
| P.14 - | Characterization of Surface Soils at a Former Uranium Mill - J.A. Johnson; H.R. Meyer; M. Vidyasagar; and C.A. Little (MFG, Inc.)
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| External Dosimetry | ||||
| P.15 - | Quality Assurance and Quality Control Studies on TLD Based Dosimetry Services by the University Radiation Safety Committee of King Abdulaziz University - W.H. Abulfaraj; S.I. Bhuiyan; T.M. Ahmed; and E. Elmohr (King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, KSA) | |||
| P.16 - | A System Utilizing Monte Carlo Calculation Method for Precise Assessment of Dose Distribution in Human Body in Radiation Accidents - F. Takahashi; A. Endo; and Y. Yamaguchi [The Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI)] | |||
| P.17 - | Measurements of Field Size and Angular Dependence of Absorbed Dose Rate in Beta Particle Reference Radiation Fields with TLDs and Radiochromic Film - C.G. Soares1; F. Ingellis2; R. Ward2; and V. Pagonis2 (1National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD; 2McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland) | |||
| P.18 - | An Affordable Optically Stimulated Luminescent Dosimeter Reader - W.G. West; K.J. Kearfott; and A.F. Kalchik (The University of Michigan, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences) | |||
| P.19 - | Temporal Sensitivity Changes and Signal Fading of LiF: Tl, Mg Under Controlled Environmental Conditions - M.L. Rodrigues; S.-H. Hsu; K.J. Kearfott; J.E. Schlicht; M.T. Sami; and T.A. Lebeis (University of Michigan) | |||
| P.20 - | The Effect of the Time-Temperature Heating Profile Design on the Precision and Accuracy of Thermoluminescent (TL) Glow Curve Peak Areas for LiF: Mg, Ti - M.L. Rodrigues; K.J. Kearfott; S.-H. Hsu; J.E. Schlicht; L.W. Parker; and L.R. Baumgarten (University of Michigan) | |||
| P.21 - | Experimental Verification of a Method for Obtaining Temporal Dose Information from Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLDs) Using a Simple Collimator with a Mechanical Rotating Mechanism - R.B. Gunnett; K.J. Kearfott; and J.E. Schlicht (University of Michigan Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences Department) | |||
| P.22 - | Los Alamos National Laboratory Neutron Reference Field Characterization Studies - M.S. Gadd; T.D. McLean; D.T. Seagraves; R.H. Olsher; and M.W. Mallett (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
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| Instrumentation | ||||
| P.23 - | A New Laboratory Course in Applied Radiological Measurements - K.J. Kearfott; J.A. Harvey; S.C. Dewey; M.L. Rodrigues; R.B. Gunnett; and A.L. Lehnert (University of Michigan) | |||
| P.24 - | Improving the Numerical Stability of an In-Situ Gamma Ray Spectroscopy Method using Multiple Measurements for the Determination of Activity Concentration as a Function of Depth - S.C. Dewey and K.J. Kearfott (University of Michigan) | |||
| P.25 - | Developing a New Default Characterization Method for In Situ Gamma-Ray Spectrometry - L. Tkavadze; R. Dunker; R.R. Brey; and T.F. Gesell (Idaho State University - Dept. of Physics/Health Physics Program) | |||
| P.26 - | Evaluation of Health Physics Instruments Model 2080 Pulse Neutron Survey Meter, Model 6030 Ion Chamber, and Model 1030 Pulse Survey Meter in a Linear Accelerator Produced Neutron Field - E. Anderson1; K. Claver1; B. Schrader2; and R.R. Brey1 (1Idaho State University - Dept. of Physics/Health Physics Program; 2Idaho National Laboratory) | |||
| P.27 - | Are There Large Variations in Low-Energy Response Between Your Bicron Micro-Rem Survey Meters? - M.K. Murphy; G.L. Carter; A.A. Kriss; P.J. Smith; and R.K. Berg (Battelle-PNNL) | |||
| P.28 - | Practical Software for Automatic Uncertainty Propagation - K.D. McCroan1 and C.V. Gogolak2 (1EPA National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory; 2DHS Environmental Measurements Laboratory)
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| Internal Dosimetry and Bioassay | ||||
| P.29 - | In Vitro Dissolution Rates of Radionuclides in Aerosol Particles from the Florida Phosphate Industry - K.P. Kim1; W.E. Bolch1; C.Y. Wu1; and B.K. Birky2 (1University of Florida; 2Florida Institute of Phosphate Research) | |||
| P.30 - | Statistical Analysis of Dose Assignments Resulting from Plutonium Bioassays for the Mayak Cohort - M.P. Krahenbuhl1; J.D. Bess1; J.L. Wilde1; V.V. Vostrotin2; K.G. Suslova2; and V.F. Khokhryakov2 (1University of Utah; 2Southern Urals Biophysics Institute) | |||
| P.31 - | Investigation of Indirect Radiation Effects in the Model Archaeon Halobacterium sp. NRC-1 - P.C. Retka1; J.R. Smith2; and L.C. DeVeaux3 (1Idaho State University - Dept. of Physics/Health Physics Program; 2University of Maryland - Dept. of Biotechnology, Center of Marine Biotechnology; 3Idaho State University - Dept. of Biology/Idaho Accelerator Center) | |||
| P.32 - | Investigating Radiation Bystander Effects in the Single-Celled Organism S. pombe - N. Chelidze; L.C. DeVeaux; and D.P. Wells (Idaho State University)
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| Medical Health Physics | ||||
| P.33 - | Streamlining Nuclear Medicine Department Contamination Response - G.M. Sturchio and T.B. Valley (Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota)
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| Operational Health Physics | ||||
| P.34 - | Introduction of an Electronic Van Module for Use in MCNP - R.J. McConn Jr; E.R. Siciliano; and J.E. Schweppe (Pacific Northwest National Lab) | |||
| P.35 - | Computer Codes for Exact Decision Levels and Errors of the First Kind When the Blank Count Time Is an Integer in [1, 20] Times Greater than the Sample Count Time - W.E. Potter (Consultant) | |||
| P.36 - | Rapid Method of Gross Alpha/Beta Analysis Using Liquid Scintillation Counter for Radiological Screening and Contamination Control Survey - Y.D. Pan and R.M. Davis (Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.) | |||
| P.37 - | A Radiation Safety Computer System - C.B. Smith and R.H. Johnson (Radiation Safety Academy) | |||
| P.38 - | Neutron Measurements for Thermoluminescence Dosimeter and Electronic Personal Dosimeter Algorithms at Primary Shield Penetration of Unit 1 Pressure Water Reactor at South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company - R.A. Aguilera; W.T. Bullard; L.M. Earls; J.A. Myers; L. Stoicescu; and G.E. Williams (South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company) | |||
| P.39 - | Integrated Radiological Laboratory Inspection Process - C.W. Smock; T.W. LaVake; and J.T. Kwiatkowski (Johnson & Johnson) | |||
| P.40 - | Computerized System for Control and Management of Radioactive Materials: Web Based Applications in Radiation Safety - L. Zhang; D. Bandyopadhyay; and S. Hoory (Mount Sinai Medical Center, One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029) | |||
| P.41 - | How One Chapter Offers a Successful Health Physics Review Course* - P.S. Stansbury and D.J. Strom (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) | |||
| P.42 - | A 10-Year Prospectus of Radiation Safety Program Operations at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas - S. Revell; A. Tull; J.C. White; and J.A. Lopez (UTSWMC)
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| Radon | ||||
| P.43 - | Possible Underlying Physics behind Pain Relief Received in Radon Health Spas - G.I. Lykken1; B. Momcilovic2; and T.W. Ward3 (1Department of Physics, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota; 2Institute of Medical Research & Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia; 3Techsource Inc., Germantown, Maryland) | |||
| P.44 - | Laboratory Scale Investigation of Some Factors Affecting Radon-222 Air Concentrations - A.M. Mamoon (Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority) | |||
| P.45 - | Environmental Factors Influencing Temporal Indoor Radon Concentration - M.S. Jawad; D.K. Worthy; L.R. Baumgarten; J.A. Moore; and K.J. Kearfott (University of Michigan) | |||
| P.46 - | A Simple Radon Chamber for Educational Usage - J.A. Moore; A.L. Lehnert; S.-H. Hsu; and K.J. Kearfott (University of Michigan)
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| Regulatory/Legal Issues | ||||
| P.47 - | The Regulatory Control System of Sealed Sources in Taiwan - H.-L. Yin; J.-Y. Huang; and J. Lee (Atomic Energy Council, Taiwan) | |||
| P.48 - | New Radiation Warning Sign - C.J. MacKenzie (International Atomic Energy Agency)
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| Miscellaneous | ||||
| P.49 - | Cincinnati Radiation Society: "Atoms For Peace" to "Homeland Security." Fostering Knowledge of Radiation in Cincinnati Since 1952 - H. Spitz (University of Cincinnati) | |||
| P.50 - | Radiation Measurement Standards Needs - A.J. Berejka1; K.L. Swinth2; C.V. Gogolak3; K.G.W. Inn4; and R.C. Yoder5 (1Ionicorp; 2Swinth Associates; 3Environmental Measurements Laboratory; 4National Institute of Standards and Technology; 5Landauer, Inc.)
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| Internal Dosimetry, Bioassay, Biokinetics, and Risk (MPM-A)
(Room: Bay 1 - Time: 3:00-5:00 pm - Chairs: Patricia Lee and Pam Tranbarger)
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| 3:00 PM | - | MPM-A.1: | A Skeletal Reference Dosimetry Model for the Adult Female - K.N. Kielar; D.J. Hasenauer; A.A. Shah; and W.E. Bolch (University of Florida) Presented by Kayla Kielar | |
| 3:15 PM | - | MPM-A.2: | Monte Carlo Simulations of Photon Emissions from the Lungs of NORMAN Voxel Phantom Help to Certify Calibration Phantom Lungs - R.J. Traub; J.C. McDonald; and T.P. Lynch (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington) Presented by Rick Traub | |
| 3:30 PM | - | MPM-A.3: | Technical Justification for Using the Presence of Cs-137 Identified in Whole Body Counts as a Flag for Undertaking In Vitro Analysis of Sr-90/Y-90 at the INL - S. McCord1; B. Anderson2; P. Ruhter2; and R.R. Brey1 (1Idaho State University - Dept. of Physics/Health Physics Program; 2Idaho National Laboratory) Presented by Stacey McCord | |
| 3:45 PM | - | MPM-A.4: | Review of Two Recent Transuranic Intake Events at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory* - D.A. McLaughlin (Operational Safety Services Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory,* Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831) Presented by David McLaughlin | |
| 4:00 PM | - | MPM-A.5: | Uptake and Retention of Tritiated Pump Oil in Rats Following Intratracheal Instillation - S.M. Carlisle and P.A. Burchart (AECL, Chalk River, Ontario, Canada) Presented by Sara Carlisle | |
| 4:15 PM | - | MPM-A.6: | Radium-226 and the Thyroid Gland: Maybe We Know Less than We Thought - S.L. Simon1; S.A. Ibrahim2; L. VanMiddlesworth3; R.E. Filipy4; and A. Bouville1 (1National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health; 2Colorado State University; 3University of Tennessee School of Medicine; 4US Transuranium and Uranium Registries, Washington State University) Presented by Steven Simon | |
| 4:30 PM | - | MPM-A.7: | Predicting Human Cancer Risk for Internally Deposited Ra-226* - O.G. Raabe (University of California, Davis) Presented by Otto Raabe | |
| 4:45 PM | - | MPM-A.8: | Carcinogenic Risks Associated with Ingesting Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in Drinking Water, including the Contribution to Overall Risk from Radon-222 - D.A. Falta; T.A. DeVol; and R.A. Fjeld (Clemson University) Presented by Deborah Falta | |
| Consequence Management of RDD Incidents (MPM-B)
(Room: Bay 2 - Time: 3:00-5:00 pm - Chairs: Stephen Domotor and Brooke Buddemeier)
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| 3:30 PM | - | MPM-B.1: | Early-Phase Emergency-Worker-Protection Stay Time Tables for Responders with a Variety of Health Physics Information and Personal Protective Equipment - P.D. Bailey1; C. Yu2; S. Kamboj2; and J.-J. Cheng2 (1US Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Measurements Laboratory; 2Argonne National Laboratory) Presented by Paul Bailey | |
| 3:00 PM | - | MPM-B.2: | Operational Guidelines and Their Application within a Framework for Consequence Management of a Radiological Dispersal Device Incident - W.C. Conklin1; S.L. Domotor2; and A. Wallo2 (1US Department of Homeland Security; 2US Department of Energy) Presented by Stephen Domotor | |
| 3:45 PM | - | MPM-B.3: | Modeling of RDD Scenarios and Derivation of Operational Guidelines for RDD Consequence Management - C. Yu1; J. Cheng1; S. Kamboj1; A. Miron1; D. LePoire1; B. Biwer1; C.R. Yuen1; T. Klett1; S.Y. Chen1; S. Domotor2; and A. Wallo III2 (1Argonne National Laboratory; 2Department of Energy) Presented by Charley Yu | |
| 4:15 PM | - | MPM-B.4: | Homeland Security What Steps Are Being Taken by States to Prepare for a Radiological Terrorist Incident? - D. McBaugh (Washington State Dept. of Health and CRCPD) Presented by Debra McBaugh | |
| 4:30 PM | - | MPM-B.5: | Operational Guidelines for Food Products Potentially Contaminated from a Radiological Dispersal Device Incident - M.A. Noska1; W.C. Cunningham2; C. Yu3; J.-J. Cheng4; S. Kamboj3; S. Domotor4; and A. Wallo III4 (1Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health; 2Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition; 3US Department of Energy; 4Argonne National Laboratory) Presented by Michael Noska | |
| 4:45 PM | - | MPM-B.6: | RDD Emergency Response Decision Support - T.P. Taylor; B.A. Simpson; and D.E. Dale (Los Alamos National Laboratory) Presented by Tammy Taylor | |
| External Dosimetry I (MPM-C)
(Room: Bay 3 - Time: 3:00-5:00 pm - Chairs: Chris Martel and Tracy Ikenberry)
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| 3:00 PM | - | MPM-C.1: | DOE Mayak Worker Study Occupational Dose Characteristics - I. Teplyakov1; M.V. Gorelov1; E.K. Vasilenko1; O. Alexandrova2; J.J. Fix3; and R.I. Scherpelz3 (1Mayak Production Association; 2University of Ekaterinberg; 3Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Jack Fix | |
| 3:15 PM | - | MPM-C.2: | Calculation of Organ Doses from External Radiation for Mayak Worker Dose Reconstruction - R.I. Scherpelz1; D.O. Choe2; M. Smetanin3; R.J. Traub1; K.F. Eckerman4; and E. Vasilenko3 (1Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; 2University of Utah; 3Mayak Production Association; 4Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Presented by Robert Scherpelz | |
| 3:30 PM | - | MPM-C.3: | The Response of Personnel Dosimeters Worn by Workers at Mayak Production Association Facilities - M. Smetanin1; V. Knyasev1; R.I. Scherpelz2; E. Vasilenko1; J.J. Fix2; and M. Gorelov1 (1Mayak Production Association; 2Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Robert Scherpelz | |
| 3:45 PM | - | MPM-C.4: | A Method for Comparing and Combining Distance Dependent Calculated and Measured Values of the DS02 Dosimetry System for Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors - H.M. Cullings1; D.L. Preston2; M. Hoshi3; and S. Fujita1 (1Radiation Effects Research Foundation; 2Hirosoft International Corp.; 3Hiroshima University) Presented by Harry Cullings | |
| 4:00 PM | - | MPM-C.5: | Recent Results of Passive Dosimetry Measurements on the International Space Station - E. Semones1; M. Weyland2; T. Shelfer1; A. Johnson1; and E. Zapp1 (1Lockheed Martin; 2NASA) Presented by Edward Semones | |
| 4:15 PM | - | MPM-C.6: | Assessment of Hand Exposures from Nuclear Pharmacy Operations Using Multi-Element OSL Dosimeter Gloves - D.J. Krueger1; J.L. Coffey2; W. Regits2; C.T. Walters2; and J. Gray3 (1PETNET Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2Cardinal Health, Inc.; 3Landauer, Inc.) Presented by David Krueger | |
| 4:30 PM | - | MPM-C.7: | Assessing and Evaluating the Self-Indicating Instant Radiation Alert Dosimeter (SIRAD) - A.K. Bak; H.M. Stewart; and K.A. Higley (Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics, Oregon State University) Presented by Kathryn Higley | |
| 4:45 PM | - | MPM-C.8: | Results of Recent Phantom Backscatter Studies - S.O. Schwahn (US Department of Energy) Presented by Scott Schwahn | |
| Instrumentation (MPM-D)
(Room: Bay 4 - Time: 3:00-5:00 pm - Chairs: Mark Hoover and Matt McFee)
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| 3:00 PM | - | MPM-D.1: | Derivation of Beta/Alpha Ratios for Predicting Radon/Thoron Progeny Interference with Radiation Monitors - L.A. Rathbun (Fluor Hanford, Inc.) Presented by Lyle Rathbun | |
| 3:15 PM | - | MPM-D.2: | Experimental Investigation of the Use of Solid State Detectors in Radiation Portal Monitors - R.M. Garcia1; F. Stong2; and R. Graff2 (1Tetra Tech EC, Inc.; 2SCM Consultants, Inc.) Presented by Richard Garcia | |
| 3:30 PM | - | MPM-D.3: | Investigation of the Response Characteristics of a Portable Portal Monitor - M. Balzer; R.R. Brey; A. Hunt; and T.F. Gesell (Idaho State University - Dept. of Physics/Health Physics Program) Presented by Mark Balzer | |
| 3:45 PM | - | MPM-D.4: | High Speed LASER Spectroscopy to Study Radiolytic Byproducts Soon After Generation - R. Ngazimbi1; B. Mincher2; R. Rodriguez3; B.J. Phillips3; R.V. Fox2; and R.R. Brey1 (1Idaho State University - Dept. of Physics/Health Physics Program; 2Idaho National Laboratory; 3Idaho State University - Dept. of Chemistry) Presented by Royal Ngazimbi | |
| 4:00 PM | - | MPM-D.5: | Phenomenon Involving the Change in Neutron Survey Meter Efficiency Versus Accumulated Dose - R.K. Piper1; M.K. Murphy1; and A.K. Thompson2 (1Battelle-PNNL; 2NIST) Presented by Mark Murphy | |
| 4:15 PM | - | MPM-D.6: | Airborne 210Pb Particle Size Measurements During and After the WTC Collapse - N.H Harley1; P. Chittaporn1; A. Kong2; and I.M. Fisenne2 (1New York University School of Medicine; 2USDHS, Environmental Measurements Laboratory) Presented by Naomi Harley | |
| 4:30 PM | - | MPM-D.8: | A Senior Design Project to Combine Computer Aided Design (CAD) and the MCNP code* - M. Furler; J. Leone; S. May; P. Caracappa; and X.G. Xu (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institut) Presented by Mark Furler | |
| Science Teacher Workshop (MPM-E)
(Room: Conference Theater - Time: 3:00-5:00 pm)
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| 3-5 PM | - | MPM-E.: | How to Hold a Science Teachers Workshop - STC HPS (South Texas Chapter) Presented by STC HPS | |
Tuesday
| AAHP Session: BEIR VII and Radiation Risk (TAM-A)
(Room: Bay 1 - Time: 8:30 am-Noon - Chairs: Thomas Buhl and Evan Douple)
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| 8:30 AM | Welcome - Thomas Buhl | |||
| 8:45 AM | - | TAM-A.1: | Contributions to Radiation Risk Assessment by the Committee on Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR VII) - E.B. Douple and R. Jostes (The National Academies) Presented by Evan Douple | |
| 10:00 AM | - | TAM-A.2: | Biology and Genetics in the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR VII) Report - J.E. Cleaver (University of California, San Francisco) Presented by James Cleaver | |
| 11:00 AM | - | TAM-A.3: | The Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR VII) Report's Models for Estimating Cancer Risks - E.S. Gilbert, Morgan Lecture (National Cancer Institute) Presented by Ethel Gilbert | |
| Accelerator Section Session (TAM-B)
(Room: Bay 2 - Time: 8:15-11:45 am - Chairs: Sayed Rokni and Lorraine Day)
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| 8:15 AM | - | TAM-B.1: | Accelerator Shielding Design: From Protons to Electrons, from America to Europe and Back - A. Fasso, Morgan Lecture (Stanford Linear Accelerator Center) Presented by Alberto Fasso | |
| 9:00 AM | - | TAM-B.2: | Updating the Department of Energy Accelerator Safety Order and Guide - D.R. Nelson1 and D.C. Parzyck2 (1USDOE, Office of Science; 2USDOE, Fermilab Site Office) Presented by DeVaughn Nelson | |
| 9:15 AM | - | TAM-B.3: | Comparison of Shielding Design and Operational Radiation Safety Issues for Synchrotron Radiation Facilities - J.C. Liu1; S.H. Rokni1; Y. Asano2; W.R. Casey3; R.J. Donahue4; and P.K. Job5 (1Stanford Linear Accelerator Center; 2Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Japan; 3Brookhaven National Laboratory; 4Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; 5Argonne National Laboratory) Presented by Sayed H. Rokni | |
| 9:30 AM | - | TAM-B.4: | Shielding Cask for a 252Cf Ion Source - S.I. Baker; E.F. Moore; R.C. Pardo; and G. Savard (Argonne National Laboratory) Presented by Sam Baker | |
| 9:45 AM | - | TAM-B.5: | Numi Work-Cell Shielding Design - K.V. Vaziri (Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory) Presented by Kamran Vaziri | |
| 10:00 AM | - | TAM-B.6: | High Energy Neutron Spectral Unfolding Using Activation Foils - L.S. Walker1; R.H. Olsher1; J. Oostens2; and M. James1 (1Los Alamos National Laboratory; 2Campbellsville University, Kentucky) Presented by L. Scott Walker | |
| 10:45 AM | - | TAM-B.7: | Angular Distribution of X-Ray Differential Flux, Ambient and Effective Dose Intensity from 1 to 20 Mev Electron Accelerators - M.S. Singh and K.L. Shingleton (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) Presented by Mike Singh | |
| 11:00 AM | - | TAM-B.8: | A Safety Analysis of a Reconfigurable Linac Target - P.F. Caracappa and R.C. Block (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) Presented by Peter Caracappa | |
| 11:15 AM | - | TAM-B.9: | Cabinet-Safe Challenges for Portable Accelerator Operation - J.K. Billa; D.P. Wells; and J.F. Harmon (Idaho State University) Presented by Jermiah Billa | |
| 11:30 AM | - | TAM-B.10: | Radiation Dosimeter System for a 20 MeV Pulsed Linear Accelerator Beam at High Dose Rates for Radiobiological Applications - M.A. Mestari; J. Case; T. Webb; L.C. DeVeaux; and D.P. Wells (Idaho State University) Presented by Mohammed Mestari | |
| Government Section Session (TAM-C)
(Room: Bay 3 - Time: 8:15-11:45 am - Chairs: John Leonowich and Tom Bell)
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| 8:15 AM | - | TAM-C.1: | The Birth and Control of X-Ray Products - S.L.B. Kent1 and M.A. Odlaug2 (1Food and Drug Administration; 2Washington Department of Health, Office of Radiation Protection) Presented by Suzie Kent | |
| 8:45 AM | - | TAM-C.2: | Genesis of Radiation Control Legislation for Electronic Products - F.J. Bradley (Health Physics Consultant, New York, NY 10028) Presented by Frank Bradley | |
| 9:15 AM | - | TAM-C.3: | FDA's Pioneering Role in Laser Safety Regulations - S.L.B. Kent and J.E. Dennis (Food and Drug Administration) Presented by Suzie Kent | |
| 10:15 AM | - | TAM-C.4: | Z136.1 Laser Standard Update - J.A. Leonowich (Pacific NW National Laboratory) Presented by John Leonowich | |
| 10:45 AM | - | TAM-C.5: | The History of State and Federal Nonionizing Radiation Control Programs - S.L.B. Kent1 and P. O'Kelley2 (1Food and Drug Adminstration; 2South Carolina Bureau of Radiological Health Dept. of Health & Env. Control) Presented by Suzie Kent | |
| 11:15 AM | - | TAM-C.6: | Update on Radio Frequency Radiation; Standards and Homeland Security - J.A. Leonowich (Pacific NW National Laboratory) Presented by John Leonowich | |
| NESHAPS Special Session (TAM-D1)
(Room: Bay 4 - Time: 8:15-10:00 am - Chairs: Matthew Barnett and Theresa Aldridge)
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| 8:15 AM | - | TAM-D1.1: | CAP88-PC Version 3 Update - B. Shroff1; R. Wood2; and D. Williams2 (1US Environmental Protection Agency, HQ; 2Trinity Engineering Associates) Presented by Behram Shroff | |
| 8:30 AM | - | TAM-D1.2: | LANL's Approach to Meeting Rad-NESHAP External Audit Requirements - D.P. Fuehne1 and E.J. Hamilton2 (1Los Alamos National Laboratory, Meteorology & Air Quality Group; 2Hamilton Quality Consulting, Los Alamos, New Mexico) Presented by David Fuehne | |
| 8:45 AM | - | TAM-D1.3: | Co-Locating Air Sampling Probes and Flow Sensors - J. Glissmeyer (Battelle Northwest) Presented by John Glissmeyer | |
| 9:00 AM | - | TAM-D1.4: | ANSI 1999 Compliance Testing at ORNL - L.L. Smith1 and J.L. Alvarez2 (1Rad NESHAP Program Manager, ORNL; 2Contractor, Auxier & Associates, Inc., PhD, CHP) Presented by Linda Smith | |
| 9:15 AM | - | TAM-D1.5: | Computational Modeling of a Stack Sampling Location for Radioactive Air Emissions - J.M. Barnett; M.Y. Ballinger; K.P. Recknagle; and S.T. Yokuda (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Matthew Barnett | |
| 9:30 AM | - | TAM-D1.6: | Determination of Background Radioactivity at the WIPP and Comparison with Operational Data - H.C. Chiou and C.C. Jierree (Washington TRU Solutions L.L.C.) Presented by Hung-Cheng Chiou, PhD | |
| 9:45 AM | - | TAM-D1.7: | Comparison of Measured and Modeled Radionuclide Air Concentrations in the Environment Following Emissions from the Hanford Site - K. Rhoads1; B.G. Fritz1; L.H. Staven1; L.P. Diediker2; and D.L. Dyekman3 (1Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; 2Duratek Federal Services Hanford; 3Fluor Hanford, Inc.) Presented by Kathy Rhoads | |
| Environmental (TAM-D2)
(Room: Bay 4 - Time: 10:30 am-Noon - Chairs: Theresa Aldridge and Matthew Barnett)
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| 10:30 AM | - | TAM-D2.1: | How to Chew Gum (Using the ISO Guide to Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement) - C.V. Gogolak1 and K.D. McCroan2 (1DHS Environmental Measurements Laboratory; 2EPA National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory) Presented by Carl Gogolak | |
| 10:45 AM | - | TAM-D2.2: | Collective Dose to Minority and Low-Income Populations from Radionuclide Air Emissions at the Hanford Site - E.J. Antonio and K. Rhoads (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Ernest Antonio | |
| 11:00 AM | - | TAM-D2.4: | Land Area Surveys Using High Resolution Scintillator (NaI) Detector Arrays - C. Stephan1; J. Gonsky1; E. Eloskof1; M. Wendling2; C. Domingo3; and T. Macchiarella3 (1Tetra Tech FW, Inc.; 2Eberline Service; 3Base Realignment and Closure, Program Management Office, West) Presented by Clifford Stephan | |
| 11:15 AM | - | TAM-D2.5: | Characterizing Uranium in Environmental Media Using a Combination of Radiochemistry and Metals Analysis (ICP/MS) Methods - H.T. Downey (MACTEC) Presented by Heath Downey | |
| 11:30 AM | - | TAM-D2.6: | An Overview of a Public Hearing Process Conducted in New Mexico Regarding the Fate of a Former Landfill at Sandia National Laboratories - M.L. Miller1; R.E. Fate1; J.L. Peace1; M.D. Nagy2; and T.L. Goering3 (1Sandia National Laboratories; 2Shaw Environmental, Inc.; 3GRAM, Inc.) Presented by Mark Miller | |
| Laboratory Accreditation (TAM-E)
(Room: Conference Theater - Time: 8:30-11:30 am - Chairs: Sam Keith and Chaun Fu Wu)
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| 8:30 AM | - | TAM-E.1: | The HPS Laboratory Accreditation Program - L.S. Keith1 and C.-F. Wu2 (1CDC; 2DOE) Presented by Sam Keith and Chuan-Fu Wu | |
| 8:45 AM | - | TAM-E.2: | The HPS Laboratory Accreditation Program - F.M. Cummings (Idaho National Laboratory) Presented by Frederick Cummings | |
| 9:00 AM | - | TAM-E.3: | Evolution of the HPS Laboratory Accreditation Program - K.L. Swinth (Consultant) Presented by Kenenth Swinth | |
| 9:30 AM | - | TAM-E.4: | Technical Aspects of the NIST Proficiency Tests during the Accreditation Process - R.M. Minniti (NIST) Presented by Ronaldo Minniti | |
| 10:15 AM | - | TAM-E.5: | HPS Accreditation from the Instrument Calibration Laboratory's Prospective - T.S. Slowey (K&S Associates) Presented by Thomas Slowey | |
| 10:30 AM | - | TAM-E.6: | Technical Aspects of the NIST Proficiency Tests for Source Manufacturer Accreditation - J.C. Cessna (NIST) Presented by Jeffrey Cessna | |
| 10:45 AM | - | TAM-E.7: | Value of HPS Accreditation to Providers and Users of NIST-Traceable Radioactivity Sources - D.M. Montgomery (Analytics, Inc) Presented by Daniel Montgomery | |
| 11:00 AM | - | TAM-E.8: | The Value of NACLA Recognition to HPS and Other Accrediting Bodies - J.O. O'Neil [National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA)] Presented by Joseph O'Neil, Executive Administrator | |
| AAHP Session: BEIR VII and Radiation Risk (TPM-A)
(Room: Bay 1 - Time: 2:30-5:00 pm - Chairs: Tom Buhl and Evan Douple)
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| 2:30 PM | - | TPM-A.1: | Estimating Risks of Environmental Radionuclides Using GENII Version 2 - B.A. Napier (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Bruce Napier | |
| 3:00 PM | - | TPM-A.2: | Health Effects of Alpha Emitters (Mechanistic Basis) - A.L. Brooks (Washington State University Tri-Cities) Presented by Antone Brooks | |
| 4:00 PM | - | TPM-A.3: | BEIR VII Impact on EPA Risk Estimates and Radiation Protection Standards and Guidelines - J.S. Puskin (US Environmental Protection Agency) Presented by Jerome Puskin | |
| 4:30 PM | - | TPM-A.4: | Radiation, Risk, and RECA Equitable Compensation for Uranium Mining and Milling Workers, NTS Downwinders, and On-Site Test Participants - T. Buhl (Los Alamos National Laboratory) Presented by Tom Buhl | |
| Emergency Planning/Response (TPM-B)
(Room: Bay 2 - Time: 2:30-5:30 pm - Chairs: Kathryn Brock and Michael Noska)
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| 2:30 PM | - | TPM-B.1: | The State of Florida's Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Program - J.J. Lanza and H.W. Keaton (Florida Department of Health) Presented by John Lanza | |
| 2:45 PM | - | TPM-B.2: | Canadian Preparedness for Radiological Emergencies - T. Segura1; E.J. Thorleifson2; D. Mullins1; L. Prud'homme-Lalonde1; S. Lachapelle1; S. Qutob2; S. Miller2; D. Morrison3; D. Boreham4; and D. Wilkinson1 (1Defence R&D Canada - Ottawa; 2Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau; 3Atomic Energy of Canada Limited; 4McMaster Institute of Applied Radiation Sciences) Presented by Diana Wilkinson | |
| 3:00 PM | - | TPM-B.3: | Emergency Preparedness in the News - K.M. Brock and A.C. McMurtray (US Nuclear Regulatory Commission) Presented by Kathryn Brock | |
| 3:15 PM | - | TPM-B.4: | Effective Cooperation with Emergency Response Organizations: Lessons from Fourteen Years at an Industrial Broad-Scope Licensee - R.W. Edwards (The Boeing Company) Presented by Richard Edwards | |
| 3:30 PM | - | TPM-B.5: | Radiation Awareness Training for University First Responder Personnel - P.F. Caracappa (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) Presented by Peter Caracappa | |
| 4:15 PM | - | TPM-B.6: | Emergency Radiological Response for Hospitals in Light of the Realities of Multiple Casualty Events - J.C. Keklak; L.J. Martino; and A.R. Patel (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital) Presented by John Keklak | |
| 4:30 PM | - | TPM-B.7: | Communication of Source Appropriate Hazard and Hazard Mitigation Information to Emergency Responders - H. Wallace (Boeing) Presented by Howard Wallace | |
| 4:45 PM | - | TPM-B.8: | Using Existing Field Radiological Instrumentation to Influence Emergency Response Decisions - D.J. Van Cleef1 and D.M. Beals2 (1ORTEC/Advanced Measurement Technology, Inc.; 2Savannah River National Lab) Presented by Doug Van Cleef | |
| 5:00 PM | - | TPM-B.9: | Follow-Up and Medical Treatment of Radiation Accident Victims of the 1997 Lilo Accident: Implications for Radiation Accident Medical Management - H.D. Dorr1; T.M. Fliedner2; and V. Meineke3 (1Institute of Radiobiology, German Armed Forces, Munich, Germany; 2Radiation Medicine Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ulm, Germany; 3Director, Institute of Radiobiology German Armed Forces, Munich, Germany) Presented by Victor Meineke | |
| 5:15 PM | - | TPM-B.10: | Criticality Accidents from the Victims' Perspectives - D.M. Minnema1 and V.L. Putman2 (1National Nuclear Security Administration, US DOE; 2Idaho National Laboratory) Presented by Douglas Minnema | |
| Dose Reconstruction Special Session (TPM-C)
(Room: Bay 3 - Time: 2:15-5:30 pm - Chairs: Judson Kenoyer and Edward Maher)
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| 2:15 PM | - | TPM-C.1: | Update on Subtitle B of the Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) - D.W. Moeller1; R.E. Toohey2; M.P. Moeller1; and D.A. Dooley3 (1Dade Moeller & Associates; 2Oak Ridge Associated Universities; 3MJW Corporation) Presented by Dade Moeller | |
| 2:30 PM | - | TPM-C.2: | Responsibilities and Activities of the US Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health - P.L. Ziemer (Purdue University) Presented by Paul Ziemer | |
| 2:45 PM | - | TPM-C.3: | Development of DOE and AWE Site Profiles to Support Dose Reconstruction* - J.L. Kenoyer1 and E.D. Scalsky2 (1Dade Moeller & Associates, Richland, WA 99354; 2Advanced Technology Laboratory, Germantown, MD, 20010) Presented by Judson Kenoyer | |
| 3:00 PM | - | TPM-C.4: | ORAU Team Worker Outreach Program for NIOSH - W.E. Murray (Oak Ridge Associated Universities) Presented by William Murray | |
| 3:15 PM | - | TPM-C.5: | ORAU Team Worker Outreach Program's Use of TopHat to Address Worker and Stakeholder Concerns - M. Fish and W. Murray (Oak Ridge Associated Universities) Presented by Melissa Fish | |
| 3:30 PM | - | TPM-C.6: | Coworker Dosimetry Distributions Used in Dose Reconstructions for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) - D.W. Hearnsberger1; E.M. Brackett2; S.E. Merwin1; D.L. Cragle3; and J.L. Kenoyer1 (1Dade Moeller and Associates; 2MJW Corporation; 3Oak Ridge Associated Universities) Presented by David Hearnsberger | |
| 3:45 PM | - | TPM-C.7: | Estimation of Organ Doses from Diagnostic X-Rays for Dose Reconstruction* - G.R. Davidson1; R.L. Kathren2; V.E. Shockley3; and E.M. Thomas4 (1GRD Analytics, Inc., Glenview, Illinois; 2Washington State University, Richland, Washington; 3Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc., Richland, Washington; 4Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Cincinnati, Ohio) Presented by Gerald Davidson | |
| 4:30 PM | - | TPM-C.8: | Evaluating Uncertainty in Dose and Dose-Rate Effectiveness Factors for Low-LET Radiation for Use in Risk Estimation - J.R. Trabalka; A.I. Apostoaei; F.O. Hoffman; D.C. Kocher; and B.A. Thomas (SENES Oak Ridge, Inc.) Presented by John R. Trabalka | |
| 4:45 PM | - | TPM-C.9: | Methodology for Estimating Electron Doses to Skin of Atomic Veterans rrom Dermal Contamination - A.I. Apostoaei and D.C. Kocher (SENES Oak Ridge, Inc.) Presented by Iulian Apostoaei | |
| 5:00 PM | - | TPM-C.10: | Development of Improved Methods of Dose Reconstruction for Atomic Veterans - D.C. Kocher; A.I. Apostoaei; and J.R. Trabalka (SENES Oak Ridge, Inc.) Presented by David Kocher | |
| 5:15 PM | - | TPM-C.11: | Target Organ Selection Issues for Dose Reconstruction Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act - B.A. Ulsh; R.W. Henshaw; T.D. Taulbee; and D.E. Allen (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Presented by Brant Ulsh | |
| Medical Health Physics (TPM-D)
(Room: Bay 4 - Time: 2:15-4:45 pm - Chairs: Gary Sayed and Mike Stabin)
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| 2:30 PM | - | TPM-D.2: | Metastatic Liver Carcinoma Therapy with SIR-Spheres: Radiation Safety Considerations for Patients and Personnel - J. Strzelczyk1 and T.K. Johnson2 (1University of Colorado at Denver, Radiology; 2University of Colorado, Cancer Center) Presented by Jodi Strzelczyk | |
| 2:45 PM | - | TPM-D.3: | Radiation Dose to the Skin from Common Nuclear Medicine Radionuclides - G.M. Sturchio (Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota) Presented by Glenn Sturchio | |
| 3:00 PM | - | TPM-D.4: | Nurse Magnetic Field Exposure During Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Procedures - G.M. Sturchio; B.H. Bushman; and K.J. Roebuck (Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota) Presented by Brian Bushman | |
| 3:45 PM | - | TPM-D.5: | Doses Received by Pediatric Patients from Interventional Fluoroscopy Procedures - I. Thierry-Chef1; S.L. Simon1; and D.L. Miller2 (1National Cancer Institute - Radiation Epidemiology Branch; 2National Naval Medical Center - Department of Radiology) Presented by Isabelle Thierry-Chef | |
| 4:00 PM | - | TPM-D.6: | Skeletal Reference Models for Pediatric Patients - D. Hasenauer; C. Watchman; A. Shah; and W. Bolch (University of Florida) Presented by Deanna Hasenauer | |
| 4:15 PM | - | TPM-D.7: | A Case Study on NCRP 147 Implementation - V. Manickam; T.F. Gesell; and R.R. Brey (Idaho State University - Dept. of Physics/Health Physics Program) Presented by Vivek Manickam | |
| 4:30 PM | - | TPM-D.8: | A Practical Way to Assess the Effectiveness of the Existing Vault Shielding for IMRT - J.B. Wojcicka1; J.A. Gresick-Schugsta2; and J.R. Nace2 (1York Cancer Center, WellSpan Health; 2York Hospital, WellSpan Health) Presented by Joel Nace | |
| Laboratory Accreditation (TPM-E)
(Room: Conference Theater - Time: 2:30-5:00 pm - Chairs: Sam Keith and Chaun Fu Wu)
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| 2:30 PM | - | TPM-E.1: | DOELAP Experiences in Accreditation - S.O. Schwahn (US Department of Energy) Presented by Scott Schwahn | |
| 2:45 PM | - | TPM-E.2: | National Laboratory Accreditation Program- NIST - B. Belzer (NIST/NVLAP) Presented by Barbara Belzer | |
| 3:00 PM | - | TPM-E.3: | Accreditation for Homeland Security - G.G. Gillerman [National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)] Presented by G.G. Gillerman | |
| 4:00 PM | - | TPM-E.4: | The Impact of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Radiation Detection Instrumentation - M.C. Cox (DHS consultant) Presented by Morgan Cox | |
| 4:15 PM | - | TPM-E.5: | Can the Health Physics Society Accredit Radiation Detection Instruments for DHS? - F.M. Cummings1 and C.F. Wu2 (1Idaho National Laboratory; 2US Department of Energy) Presented by Frederick Cummings | |
Wednesday
| Plenary Session 2: HPS History (PL2)
(Room: Bay 1/2/3 - Time: 8:30-10:00 am)
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| 8:30 AM | - | PL2.1: | The Unmaking of the Nuclear Arms Race - R. Rhodes (Invited Speaker) Presented by Richard Rhodes | |
| History Session (WAM-A)
(Room: Bay 1 - Time: 10:30 am-Noon - Chairs: Ronald L. Kathren and James D. Jamison)
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| 10:30 AM | - | WAM-A.1: | Preserving Our Atomic Past: The Cold War as History - V. Scott (Atomic Testing Museum) Presented by Vanya Scott | |
| 11:00 AM | - | WAM-A.2: | Highlights of the First Fifty Years of the Health Physics Society - A.J. Boerner (Oak Ridge Associated Universities) Presented by Alex J. Boerner | |
| 11:30 AM | - | WAM-A.3: | Herbert M. Parker, a Health Physics Legend - W.J. Bair (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by William J. Bair | |
| ANSI (WAM-D)
(Room: Bay 4 - Time: 10:30 am-Noon)
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| NIOSH/HERB Special Session Occupational Radioepidemiology Part I (WAM-E)
(Room: Conference Theater - Time: 11:00 am-Noon - Chairs: David Nestle and Jeri Anderson)
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| 11:00 AM | - | WAM-E.1: | An Overview of the NIOSH Health-Related Energy Research Branch Occupational Radioepidemiology Program - S.H. Ahrenholz (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Presented by Steven Ahrenholz | |
| 11:30 AM | - | WAM-E.2: | Radiation Exposure Assessment for Epidemiologic Studies - R.D. Daniels (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Presented by Robert Daniels | |
| Homeland Security (WPM-A)
(Room: Bay 1 - Time: 2:30-5:30 pm - Chairs: David Dooley and James Griffin)
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| 2:30 PM | - | WPM-A.1: | Radiological Theft and Diversion Incidents: Analysis of World-Wide Events Occurring in Calendar Year 2003 - R. Sullivan; F. Monette; R. Johnson; R. Lindley; J. Adduci; and D. LePoire (Argonne National Laboratory) Presented by Fred Monette | |
| 2:45 PM | - | WPM-A.2: | Dose-Rate Dependence of High-Dose Health Effects in Humans from Photon Radiation with Application to Radiological Terrorism - D.J. Strom (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Daniel J. Strom | |
| 3:00 PM | - | WPM-A.3: | Population Monitoring Activities Associated with the National Response Plan - R.C. Whitcomb, Jr. and C.W. Miller (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Presented by Robert Whitcomb | |
| 3:15 PM | - | WPM-A.4: | Strengthening National Regulatory Infrastructures for the Security of Radioactive Sources: The US Department of Energy International Radiological Threat Reduction Program Regulatory Infrastructure Support Project - F. Morris1; R. Rawl2; and B. Dodd3 (1Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; 2Oak Ridge National Laboratory; 3Consultant) Presented by Fred Morris | |
| 3:30 PM | - | WPM-A.5: | Calculated Response Functions for a Fiber Optic Neutron Spectrometer - R.J. McConn Jr; M. Bliss; R.I. Scherpelz; D.V. Jordan; and D.S. Barnett (Pacific Northwest National Lab) Presented by Ronald McConn | |
| 3:45 PM | - | WPM-A.6: | RISK-RDD, a Radiological Incident Risk Management Tool - B.M. Biwer; D.J. LePoire; M.A. Lazaro; T. Allison; S. Kamboj; and S.Y. Chen (Argonne National Laboratory) Presented by Bruce Biwer | |
| 4:30 PM | - | WPM-A.7: | Internal Dosimetry Protocols Following a RDD/WMD Terrorist Event - D.A. Dooley; R.E. Goans; E.M. Brackett; J.P. Griffin; G.J. Vargo; and L.G. Henry (MJW Corporation) Presented by David Dooley | |
| 4:45 PM | - | WPM-A.8: | Radiation Portal Monitor Calibration and Startup - J.R. Hoyt; D.B. Shipler; K.R. Ames; R.B. Sitsler; R.A. Jones; E.J. Antonio; and B.C. Gibson (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Joel Hoyt | |
| 5:00 PM | - | WPM-A.9: | A New Portable Whole Body Counter for Use Following an RDD or IND Event - G.H. Kramer and B.M. Hauck (Human Monitoring Laboratory, Health Canada) Presented by Gary Kramer | |
| 5:15 PM | - | WPM-A.10: | Computed Tomography (CT) for Detecting and Imaging Fissionable Material - S. Naeem1; D.P. Wells1; T. White2; and T. Roney2 (1Idaho State University; 2Idaho National Laboratory) Presented by Syed Naeem | |
| External Dosimetry II (WPM-B)
(Room: Bay 2 - Time: 2:30-5:15 pm - Chairs: Greg Komp and Ed Tupin)
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| 2:30 PM | - | WPM-B.1: | An Integrated Photon, Neutron and Beta Calibration Phantom and Storage System for Thermoluminescent Detectors (TLDs) - K.J. Kearfott1; L.W. Parker1; and D.A. Cusumano2 (1University of Michigan; 2Advance Group, LLC) Presented by Kim Kearfott | |
| 2:45 PM | - | WPM-B.2: | Quality Issues in Outsourcing Dosimetry - N. Stanford (Stanford Dosimetry, LLC) Presented by Neill Stanford | |
| 3:00 PM | - | WPM-B.3: | Adding Radionuclides to the Varskin 3 Library Correctly - J.S. Durham (Colorado State University) Presented by Jim Durham | |
| 3:15 PM | - | WPM-B.4: | A GEM-Based TEPC for Neutron Protection Dosimetry - C.K. Wang and M. Seidaliev (Georgia Institute of Technology) Presented by Chris Wang | |
| 4:00 PM | - | WPM-B.5: | Correcting Neutron Dosimetry Records for Epidemiology. Part I: Determining a Bias Factor - R.I. Scherpelz; J.J. Fix; D.J. Strom; and R.J. Traub (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Robert Scherpelz | |
| 4:15 PM | - | WPM-B.6: | Correcting Neutron Dosimetry Records for Epidemiology. Part II: Dose Imputation and Uncertainty - D.J. Strom; R.I. Scherpelz; J.J. Fix; and R.J. Traub (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Daniel J. Strom | |
| 4:30 PM | - | WPM-B.7: | Doses Delivered to Thermoluminescence Detectors (TLDs) Due to Radon Gas - L.W. Parker; J.A. Moore; S.-H. Hsu; A.L. Lehnert; M.L. Rodrigues; and K.J. Kearfott (University of Michigan) Presented by Lindsay W. Parker | |
| 4:45 PM | - | WPM-B.8: | Calibration and Response of Neutron Bubble Dosimeters from Thermal Energies to 60 MeV - T.D. McLean; L.L. Romero; D.T. Seagraves; R.H. Olsher; and R.T. Devine (Los Alamos National Laboratory) Presented by Tom McLean | |
| 5:00 PM | - | WPM-B.9: | The Thermoluminescent Properties of G-200 Feldspar in a Pressed Potassium Bromide (KBr) Matrix - T.A. Lebeis; W.G. West; M.L. Rodrigues; A.F. Kalchik; and K.J. Kearfott (University of Michigan) Presented by Taylor A. Lebeis | |
| Decommissioning (WPM-C)
(Room: Bay 3 - Time: 2:30-5:30 pm - Chairs: Kenneth Krieger and David Ottley)
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| 2:30 PM | - | WPM-C.1: | Radiological Challenges Associated with Decontamination and Demolition of Two Highly Contaminated Outdoor Carbon Steel Ancillary Facilities at Hanford's N-Reactor Complex - G.J. Gibbons (Bechtel Hanford, Inc.) Presented by Greg Gibbons | |
| 2:45 PM | - | WPM-C.2: | Dawn Mining Company Millsite Soil Characterization - M. Vidyasagar; J.A. Johnson; H.R. Meyer; and C.A. Little (MFG, Inc.) Presented by Mahesh Vidyasagar | |
| 3:00 PM | - | WPM-C.3: | Evaluating Atmospheric Release Fractions from Water Jet Waste Retrieval - J.A. Bamberger1; L.L. Penn2; and J.A. Glissmeyer1 (1Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; 2CH2M Hill Hanford Group) Presented by Judith Bamberger | |
| 3:15 PM | - | WPM-C.4: | Effects of Surface Paint Coatings on 232Th Surface Contamination Detection - J.S. Bland; A. Reyes; and J.K. Doan (Chesapeake Nuclear Services, Inc.) Presented by J. Stewart Bland | |
| 3:30 PM | - | WPM-C.5: | Characterization of Surface Contamination in 56 Rooms of a Decommissioned Radiological Laboratory - K.E. Meyer (Canberra Oak Ridge, LLC) Presented by Kevin Meyer | |
| 4:00 PM | - | WPM-C.6: | Locating Radiation Survey Locations with RF and Ultrasound - C.M. Wiblin and B.D. Wiblin (RadSurvey Systems LLC) Presented by Claude Wiblin | |
| 4:15 PM | - | WPM-C.7: | Proposal for Risk Informed Removable Contamination Limits - K.N. Lambert (Drexel University) Presented by Kent Lambert | |
| 4:30 PM | - | WPM-C.8: | Regulatory Harmony and the License Termination Process - H.J. Newman (NEXTEP Environmental, Inc.) Presented by Harry J. Newman | |
| 4:45 PM | - | WPM-C.9: | Multidisciplinary Approach to Achievement of Risk-Based End-States for Facility Decommissioning at the Savannah River Site - P.L. Lee1; G.T. Jannik1; E.P. Shine1; K.L. Dixon1; J.L. Roach, Jr.2; T.O. Oliver2; R.C. Tuckfield1; and V.R. Fricke2 [1Savannah River National Laboratory (Westinghouse Savannah River Company); 2Closure Business Unit (Westinghouse Savannah River Company)] Presented by Patricia Lee | |
| 5:00 PM | - | WPM-C.10: | Modifying the MDA Calculation to Include Anticipated Residual Contamination - A.E. Desrosiers (Bartlett Services, Inc.) Presented by Arthur Desrosiers | |
| 5:15 PM | - | WPM-C.11: | The Impact of False-Negative Assessments in the Accelerated Clean-Up Era: Corporate Profits/Incentive Awards Versus Undefined Health Effects - W.H. Knox (Hi Tech Solutions) Presented by Wayne Knox | |
| Operational Health Physics (WPM-D)
(Room: Bay 4 - Time: 2:30-5:30 pm - Chairs: Dave Medich and Jay Maisler)
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| 2:30 PM | - | WPM-D.1: | The OPEX Program at Bruce Power - L.D. Romanowich (Bruce Power) Presented by Larry Romanowich | |
| 2:45 PM | - | WPM-D.2: | Minimizing Cost and Radwaste with Protective Clothing - J.M. Price (Southern California Edison) Presented by J. Mark Price | |
| 3:00 PM | - | WPM-D.3: | EPRI ALARA Assessments at Nuclear Power Plants: Results Update - S. Bushart1; P. Saunders2; and D. Quinn3 (1Electric Power Research Institute; 2Suncoast Solutions, Inc.; 3DAQ, Inc.) Presented by Dennis Quinn | |
| 3:15 PM | - | WPM-D.4: | Public Doses Resulting from Nuclear Power Plant Emissions - J.T. Harris (Purdue University) Presented by Jason Harris | |
| 3:30 PM | - | WPM-D.5: | Dose Mapping for the Uranium-233 Disposition and Medical Isotope Production Project at Oak Ridge, Tennessee - D.E. Gergely, CHP,CSP1; W.P. Riley, CHP1; and T.R. Butz, PhD2 (1Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.; 2Duratek, Inc.) Presented by Dale Gergely | |
| 4:15 PM | - | WPM-D.6: | Characterization of the Neutron Spectra in Various Oregon State University TRIGA® Reactor Irradiation Facilities - E.D. Ashbaker1; S.R. Reese1; and L.R. Greenwood2 (1Oregon State University; 2Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by Steve Reese | |
| 4:30 PM | - | WPM-D.7: | Experience of Planning and Implementing of a MicroPET Scanning Facility - D.J. Sherman (SUNY Buffalo, Environment Health and Safety) Presented by Donald Sherman | |
| 4:45 PM | - | WPM-D.8: | Brain-Based Learning - New Approaches for Effective Radiation Safety Training - R.H. Johnson (Radiation Safety Academy) Presented by Raymond Johnson | |
| 5:00 PM | - | WPM-D.9: | Radiation Protection in Former Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro and Health Physics Society - M.M. Ninkovic (Institute of Nuclear Sciences - Vinca, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro) Presented by Marko M. Ninkovic | |
| 5:15 PM | - | WPM-D.10: | Well Logging Using Radioactive Sources - D.D. Brown (Halliburton Energy Services) Presented by Dwaine Brown | |
| NIOSH/HERB Special Session Occupational Radioepidemiology Part II (WPM-E)
(Room: Conference Theater - Time: 2:30-4:30 pm - Chairs: David Nestle and Jeri Anderson)
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| 2:30 PM | - | WPM-E.1: | The Importance of Industrial Hygiene Exposure Assessment in Radioepidemiology - D.D. Zaebst (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Presented by Dennis Zaebst | |
| 3:00 PM | - | WPM-E.2: | A Nested Case-Control Study of Leukemia and Ionizing Radiation at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - T.L. Kubale1; R.D. Daniels1; J.H. Yiin1; G.M. Kinnis1; J.R. Couch2; M.K. Schubauer-Berigan1; S.R. Silver1; S.J. Nowlin1; and P. Chen1 (1National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; 2Westat Inc.) Presented by Travis Kubale | |
| 3:30 PM | - | WPM-E.3: | Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma & Hematopoietic Cancer Mortality Among Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Workers - M.K. Schubauer-Berigan1; G.V. Macievic2; D.F. Utterback1; and C.-Y. Tseng1 (1National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations, and Field Studies; 2NIOSH, Office of Compensation Analysis and Support) Presented by Mary Schubauer-Berigan | |
Thursday
| Low Dose Radiation Responses: Impact on Risk (THAM-A)
(Room: Bay 1 - Time: 8:30 am-Noon - Chairs: William Morgan and Antone Brooks)
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| 8:30 AM | - | THAM-A.1: | Low Dose/Low Dose Rate Radiation-Induced Genomic Instability: - W.F. Morgan (University of Maryland, Baltimore) Presented by William F. Morgan | |
| 9:00 AM | - | THAM-A.2: | Molecular Switches and Dose-Response Relationships - A.L. Brooks (Washington State University Tri-Cities) Presented by Antone Brooks | |
| 9:30 AM | - | THAM-A.3: | A Call for Reality in Routine Radiation Protection Practices - V.P. Bond (Washington State University Tri-Cities) Presented by Victor Bond | |
| 10:30 AM | - | THAM-A.4: | Computational Model for Radiation Effects at Low Doses in the Developing Neocortex - W.C. Griffith; N.M. DeFrank; J.M. Gohlke; E.J. Gribble; and E.M. Faustman (Institute for Risk Analysis and Risk Communication) Presented by William Griffith | |
| 11:00 AM | - | THAM-A.5: | Health Effects of Radiation Exposure Due to the Chernobyl Accident: Learning from Experience - E. Buglova, Morgan Lecture (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria) Presented by Elena Buglova | |
| RSO Section (THAM-B)
(Room: Bay 2 - Time: 8:30-11:30 am - Chairs: Bob Gallaghar and Glenn Sturchio)
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| 8:30 AM | - | THAM-B.1: | So You Are RSO! - C.J. Paperiello (United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission) Presented by Carl Paperiello | |
| 9:00 AM | - | THAM-B.2: | Radiation Measurements and Standards Needs for Radiation Protection - R.C. Yoder (Landauer Inc.) Presented by Craig Yoder | |
| 9:15 AM | - | THAM-B.3: | Radiation & Regulations in 2055 - E.W. Fordham (CRCPD) Presented by Earl Fordham | |
| 9:30 AM | - | THAM-B.4: | Health Physics Education Is Fundamental in the Next 50 Years - D.J. Allard (PA DEP Bureau of Radiation Protection) Presented by David Allard | |
| 10:45 AM | - | THAM-B.6: | Results of 55 Years as a Professional Health Phyicist - R.G. Gallaghar (Applied Health Physics, Inc.) Presented by Robert G. Gallaghar, CHP, CIH, CSP | |
| Regulatory Issues and Waste Management (THAM-C)
(Room: Bay 3 - Time: 8:30-10:30 am - Chair: John Hageman)
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| 8:30 AM | - | THAM-C.1: | Some Absurdities of the 2005 Recommendations of the ICRP: Exclusion Levels - G.H. Kramer (Human Monitoring Laboratory, Health Canada) Presented by Gary Kramer | |
| 8:45 AM | - | THAM-C.2: | Development of Regional and International Solutions for Low Level Radioactive Waste - K.D. Anderson and S. Zoller (Environmental Chemical Corporation) Presented by Keith Anderson | |
| 9:00 AM | - | THAM-C.3: | Analyses of Internal Doses Received by Department of Energy Workers - J.L. Rabovsky1; P.F. Wambach2; and N. Rao3 (1US Department of Energy, Office of Worker Protection Policy and Programs, EH-52; 2US Department of Energy, Office of Occupational Health, EH-53; 3US Department of Energy, Office of Analytical Studies, EH-32) Presented by Joel Rabovsky | |
| 9:15 AM | - | THAM-C.4: | Development of Authorized Limits for the Radiological Release of Portions of the Hanford Reach National Monument - B.A. Napier1 and W.M. Glines2 (1Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; 2Department of Energy - Richland Operations Office) Presented by Bruce Napier | |
| 9:30 AM | - | THAM-C.5: | Soil Sampling to Demonstrate Compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) Authorized Limits for the Radiological Release of Hanford Reach National Monument Lands in Accordance with DOE Order 5400.5 Requirements - B.G. Fritz1; R.L. Dirkes1; and W.M. Glines2 (1Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; 2Department of Energy - Richland Operations Office) Presented by Bradley Fritz | |
| 9:45 AM | - | THAM-C.6: | NORM Contamination: Alpha/Beta but Little Gamma Radiation - K.V. Krieger (Earth Tech Inc.) Presented by Kenneth Krieger | |
| 10:00 AM | - | THAM-C.7: | Evaluation of Hazardous Waste Disposal Criteria for NORM/TENORM Waste - W.E. Kennedy, Jr.1 and P.G. Retallick2 (1Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc.; 2Clean Harbors Environmental Services) Presented by William E. Kennedy, Jr. | |
| 10:15 AM | - | THAM-C.8: | New Radiation Warning Sign - C.J. MacKenzie (International Atomic Energy Agency) Presented by Carolyn Mac Kenzie | |
| Decommissioning Section Session (THAM-D)
(Room: Bay 4 - Time: 8:30 am-Noon - Chairs: Kenneth Krieger and David Ottley)
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| 8:30 AM | - | THAM-D.1: | Approaches to Risk Management in Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites - D.J. Strom1; L.R. Anspaugh2; J. Flynn3; F.O. Hoffman4; D.C. Kocher4; P.A. Locke5; P.J. Merges6; B.A. Napier1; and E.I. White7 (1Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; 2University of Utah; 3Decision Research; 4SENES Oak Ridge, Inc.; 5Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; 6Environment and Radiation Specialists, Inc.; 7National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements) Presented by Daniel J. Strom | |
| 8:45 AM | - | THAM-D.2: | Superfund Program Radiation Lead - S.A. Walker (US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation) Presented by Stuart Walker | |
| 9:00 AM | - | THAM-D.3: | CRCPD position on control of solid materials - D. McBaugh (State of Washington, Dept. of Health) Presented by Debra McBaugh | |
| 9:15 AM | - | THAM-D.4: | State Perspectives on Decommissioning Issues - B.L. Hamrick (California Department of Health Services) Presented by Barbara Hamrick | |
| 9:30 AM | - | THAM-D.5: | Controlling the Release of Potentially Clearable Soils - An Overview of NRC Staff Analysis - J-C. Dehmel; A. Schwartzman; and D. Lewis (US Nuclear Regulatory Commission) Presented by Jean-Claude Dehmel | |
| 9:45 AM | - | THAM-D.6: | EPRI Study on the Disposition of Solid Material: Comparative Review of Three Published Clearance Guides - S.P. Bushart (Electric Power Research Institute) Presented by Sean Bushart | |
| 10:00 AM | - | THAM-D.7: | Radiological Remediation at the Department of Energy's Energy Technology Engineering Center - P.D. Rutherford; M.E. Lee; R.A. Marshall; E.R. McGinnis; B.D. Sujata; and D.M. Trippeda (Rocketdyne Propulsion & Power, The Boeing Company) Presented by Phil Rutherford | |
| 10:45 AM | - | THAM-D.8: | MARSSIM (?) Final Status Survey Approach for Soils at the Rocky Flats Closure Project - E.W. Abelquist (Oak Ridge Associated Universities) Presented by Eric Abelquist | |
| 11:00 AM | - | THAM-D.9: | Successful Acceleration of Decommissioning at the Columbus Closure Project - K.D. Anderson (Environmental Chemical Corporation) Presented by Scott Zoller | |
| 11:15 AM | - | THAM-D.10: | Establishing & Demonstrating Compliance with Derived Concentration Guideline Levels (DCGLs) for Subsurface Soil - J.W. Lively1 and J.S. Kirk2 (1MACTEC, Inc.; 2Nuclear Fuels Services, Inc.) Presented by Jeffrey Lively | |
| 11:30 AM | - | THAM-D.11: | Deriving Site-Specific DCGLs: One Approach to Regulatory Acceptance - H.T. Downey and J.W. Lively (MACTEC) Presented by Heath Downey | |
| 11:45 AM | - | THAM-D.12: | Radiological Monitoring and Control During the Quehanna Decommissioning Project - K.M. Kasper (Scientech, LLC) Presented by Ken Kasper | |
| Special Session of the Homeland Security Committee (THAM-E)
(Room: Conference Theater - Time: 8:30 am-Noon - Chairs: Marcia Hartman and Daniel Blumenthal)
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| 8:30 AM | - | THAM-E.1: | Call to Action-Duties & Responsibilities of HPs - J.G. Barnes (Rocketdyne/Boeing) Presented by James Barnes | |
| 8:45 AM | - | THAM-E.2: | Police Experiences with TOPOFF 2 - M.K. Meehan (Seattle Police Department) Presented by Michael Meehan | |
| 9:15 AM | - | THAM-E.3: | Working with the First Responder, Challenges for the HP - S.C. Moss (US Army) Presented by Craig Moss | |
| 9:30 AM | - | THAM-E.4: | WMD Training Materials for HP and the Responder - B.B. Buddemeier (Department of Homeland Security) Presented by Brooke Buddemeier | |
| 9:45 AM | - | THAM-E.5: | Practical Experiences in Developing Nuclear/Radiological Incident Awareness and Response Training - J.J. Lanza (Florida Department of Health) Presented by John Lanza | |
| 10:30 AM | - | THAM-E.6: | Public Health Response to a Nuclear/Radiological Emergency - J.J. Lanza (Florida Department of Health) Presented by John Lanza | |
| 10:45 AM | - | THAM-E.7: | Spies, Lies, and Nuclear Threats: Radiation Detection at Borders - R.T. Kouzes and J.H. Ely (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Presented by James Ely | |
| 11:00 AM | - | THAM-E.8: | Nuclear and Radiological Threats - R.W. Allen and W.F. Buckley (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) Presented by William Buckley | |
| 11:15 AM | - | THAM-E.9: | National Plans and Activities of the Department of Homeland Security - B.B. Buddemeier (Department of Homeland Security) Presented by Brooke Buddemeier | |