- Improve regulation of radioactive material;
- create a unified culture that values its members’ participation and opinions; and
- ensure that the OAS stands strong in representing its members who regulate the majority of radioactive material facilities within the United States.
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2009 Annual Meeting -- UPDATED
September 21st through 24th
Baton Rouge, LA
Hosted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Radiological Services Division
We look forward to seeing you in Baton Rouge!
The meeting will be held at the Hilton Capitol Center
NRC CONSIDERING REQUEST BY NEW JERSEY TO BECOME AN “AGREEMENT STATE”
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering a request from New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine to assume part of the NRC’s regulatory authority over certain nuclear materials in the state. If the request is accepted, New Jersey will become the 37th state to sign such an agreement with the NRC.
NRC COMPLETES VIRGINIA AGREEMENT TO REGULATE CERTAIN RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
Mike Welling (front left) from the Virginia Dept. of Health delivered to NRC's Charles Miller (back left center)and staff an agreement that was signed by NRC Chairman Dale Klein and Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine to assume NRC's regulatory authority over certain nuclear materials in the state. Virginia is the 36th state to sign such an agreement
About OAS
The OAS is a nonprofit, voluntary, scientific and professional society incorporated in the District of Columbia. The membership of OAS consists of state radiation control directors and staff from the 35 Agreement States who are responsible for implementation of their respective Agreement State programs. The purpose of the OAS is to provide a mechanism for these Agreement States to work with each other and with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on regulatory issues associated with their respective agreements.
National Radiation Policy Letter
On January 30, 2009, the National Radiation Policy letter was sent to the Committees having oversight of issues relating to radiation and the agencies that currently have radiation regulations.
