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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Radiation Sources Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) met with the Panamanian Regulatory Authority on September 27th, 2022, to follow up on collaborative projects and outcomes of recent activities. The Regulatory Authority thanked the NRC for the uninterrupted support to the Master Program in Radiation Protection at UDELAS. There is a continued interest in integrating the radiation sources registry into the routine regulatory work and capacity building for new collaborators.
On September 15, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Radiation Sources Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) conducted a virtual meeting with the Nuclear & Radiological Regulatory Authority (ARRN) of Paraguayto discuss the status of existing projects and identify new potential activities. The ARRN oversees the use of ionizing radiation in Paraguay. Several topics were discussed including the national sources inventory and capacity building.
On September 13-14, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Radiation Source Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) delivered a virtual training seminar on “Cobalt-60 and Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Teletherapy Units Regulations and Inspections” to seven participants (regulators and licensees) from Zambia. The seminar focused on several aspects of the United States (US) approach to regulating and inspecting teletherapy facilities. Additionally, an overview of performance-based inspections and how inspections are conducted in the US was provided. RSRP instructors also presented a review of...
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Radiation Sources Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) visited the National Commission of Energy (CNE) on September 7, 2022, to provide an overview of the program, discuss the status of ongoing collaborations, and to identify potential new projects. The CNE, through its Nuclear Division, oversees the use of ionizing radiation in the Dominican Republic. Several topics were discussed including an update of the national sources inventory, development of legislation and regulatory framework, public awareness and user outreach activities, and capacity...
The US NRC Radiation Source Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) completed a 2-hour virtual training seminar on “Uranium Production Regulation”, for regulators in Zambia, on August 2, 2022. The seminar provided an overview of risk and the law, the regulations and a summary containing a ten-step guide for developing a Uranium Production Regulatory Program. Seminar attendance included thirty seven participants including regulatory staff from the Radiation Protection Authority (RPA).
RSRP visited the University of Burundi July 25-28, 2022, to conduct a workshop that included the installation of the ARIS 2.5 inventory software and training on its use. The University of Burundi staff performed several exercises that demonstrate the functionality and integrated operation of the ARIS system. Participants are ready to proceed expeditiously with developing a national registry of ionizing radiation sources and generators.
RSRP visited the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) on July 28, 2022, to discuss the status of ongoing collaboration and identify potential new projects. The RURA is in charge of regulating the use of ionizing radiation in the country. Several topics were discussed including a national sources inventory, regulation development and capacity building.
RSRP visited Zambia, May 16-19, 2022, to finalize discussions on establishing a radiation protection post graduate program at the University of Zambia (UNZA), School of Health Sciences, with support from the Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) of Zambia and the US NRC. Participants discussed roles and responsibilities of UNZA, RPA and US NRC, course curricula and materials, selection of domestic and foreign course instructors, process for student selection, and the program’s schedule. Participants signed contractual documents for procurement of laboratory and office equipment, for...
On May 11, 12, 17 and 18, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Radiation Sources Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) delivered a virtual training seminar for Jordan on licensing and inspection of Cyclotron PET practices. The first session (May 11-12) focused on the “Cyclotron PET Licensing Process”, and provided an overview of the production of PET radioactive material and licensing; including PET radiopharmaceutical materials to be considered for the licensing of PET facilities, safety requirements for the design and construction of PET facilities, and the principles of shielding and other...
On May 9, 10 and 11, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Radiation Source Regulatory Partnership (RSRP) delivered a virtual training seminar on “Cobalt-60 and Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Teletherapy Units Regulations and Inspections” for six regulatory staff from Niger. The seminar focused on several aspects of the US approach to regulating and inspecting teletherapy facilities, providing an overview of performance-based inspections and how inspections are conducted in the United States. RSRP instructors also presented a review of checklists and inspections documentation.