Society News Archive

3 June 2012
New NCRP Report No. 169, Design of Effective Radiological Effluent Monitoring and Environmental Surveillance Programs

The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) has announced the release of its latest report. NCRP Report No. 169, Design of Effective Radiological Effluent Monitoring and Environmental Surveillance Programs, is intended to support effective design and operation of radiological effluent monitoring and environmental surveillance programs. The report describes the current state-of-the-art with summaries and citations to guidance documents as well as publications with technical and methodological developments. This information can be applied by facility or activity managers, members of the public, and regulators to evaluate existing programs and to suggest improvements.

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