The OAS is a progressive professional society whose members and activities constitute an invaluable resource to the regulation of radioactive materials and radiation safety across the nation. Together through committed, collaborative partnerships with state and federal agencies and other professional organizations, we will:

  • 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.


2010 Meeting Hotel Update sticky icon

The Portland Doubletree has provided an online reservation page specifically for the 2010 Annual OAS Meeting. Using this page will ensure your room nights are credited to OAS. The cut off date for receiving the meeting rate of $120/night for a standard room ($130 for a premium room) is August 1, 2010. Click on the "Hotel, Airport, Ground Transportation" link under "Meeting Information" on the left side of this page for links to the hotel, room reservations and other useful information about Portland.

About OAS sticky icon

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 37 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.

NRC Announces Three New Commissioners Confirmed

The NRC announced that on Friday, March 19, 2010, the United States Senate confirmed the appointment of three individuals to serve as members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

NRC Launches National Source Tracking System Blog

NRC has launched a National Source Tracking System Blog! This Blog will be a way for the NRC to communicate upcoming events and important information regarding the NSTS with their user community. In the coming months, they will be providing information on topics such as:

* Annual Inventory Reconciliation
* Certificate Renewals
* Tips on NSTS Usage