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Chapter 1. Organization of USACE Radiation Protection Program.
Purpose
Applicability
Policy
Management Commitment,Involvement, and Leadership
Scope
Overview of this Manual

Chapter 2. Personnel Responsibilities and Qualifications.

Chapter 3. Introduction to Radiation.
Atomic Structure
Radioactive Decay
Activity
Decay Law
Types of Ionizing
Radiation
Interaction of Radiation With Matter
Human Health Effects
Determinants of Dose
Background Radiation
Radiation Quantities
Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
Ways to Minimize Exposure
Standing Operating Procedures
Monitoring and Surveying Equipment

Chapter 4.  Licensing.
Overview of Regulatory Agencies
Types of NRC Radioactive Material Licenses
‘Storage Only’ Licensing
Radiation Generating Devices
Reciprocity Requirements
Army Radiation Authorization
Army Radiation Permits and Other Service Installation Permits
Applying for an NRC License
Applying for an ARA
Amendment Requests
Renewing Licenses or ARAs
Transfer of Radioactive Materials
Terminating a Radioactive Material License or ARAs
Information Flow through Applicable USACE Channels

Chapter 5.  Dose Limits and ALARA.
Occupational Dose Limit Structure
USACE Dose Limits
NRC and Agreement State Dose Limits
OSHA Dose Limits
Monitoring requirements
Doses to the Public

Chapter 6.  Working with Radiation.
Caution Signs and Labels
Airborne Radioactivity
Rooms/Areas in Which Radioactive Material is No Longer Used or Stored
Receiving Radioactive Material
Radioactive Material and Radiation Generating Device Inventory
Storing Radioactive Material
Contamination Control
Wipe Tests
Leak Testing
Exposure Rate Surveys
Accident/Incident Response
Accident/Incident Reporting
Audits and Reviews

Chapter 7. Personnel Monitoring.
External Monitoring
Internal Monitoring
Advanced Monitoring
Exposure Reporting

Chapter 8. Transportation of Radioactive Material.
Purpose
Applicability
Regulations
Procedures
Packaging
Marking
Labeling
Placarding
Manifesting
Hazardous Waste Manifesting
Emergency Response Information
Hazmat Employee Training
Exceptions

Chapter 9. Waste Management.
Regulation of Radioactive Wastes
Low Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW)
Elements of a Waste Management Program
Material Tracking
Waste Minimization
Waste Recycling
Waste Storage
Waste Disposal
Radionuclide Concentrations

Chapter 10. Laser Safety.
Classifications of Lasers
Safety features and Labeling Requirements
Laser Protection Program
OSHA Standards
USACE Standards
Protective Eyewear

Chapter 11. Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave Safety.
DA Limits
USACE Limits
OSHA Regulations
General Guidance
Warning Signs
RF Safety Training

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