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President Announces Two NRC Commissioner Nominees sticky icon

On October 9, 2009, President Obama announced his intent to nominate George Apostolakis, PhD and William Magwood, IV for the two open Commissioner positions in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). If both are confirmed by the Senate, this would mark the first occasion the Commission has been whole (all five seats filled) in over three years.[ACR]

NRC COMPLETES NEW JERSEY AGREEMENT TO REGULATE CERTAIN RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has completed an agreement with New Jersey, under which the state will assume NRC’s regulatory authority over certain radioactive materials. New Jersey becomes the 37th NRC Agreement State, effective Sept. 30.

2009 Annual Meeting -- UPDATED

When:

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!


Welcome from Louisiana

Where:

The meeting will be held at the Hilton Capitol Center

OAS Online Meeting Registration Instructions

The online meeting registration is now available for use. Please register for the meeting as early as possible. This will help with the planning and scheduling of the meeting and night out. Click on either the "Meeting Registration From" or "Vendor Registration Form" links. "Read More" for more details.

Enterprise offers special rates to OAS Annual Meeting attendees.

Planning on staying over after the meeting or coming early to see the sites of Louisiana? Need a car for that trip to Bourbon Street in New Orleans?

Enterprise has a deal for you. They are offering special discounted rates for attendees to the Annual OAS Meeting.

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

Virginia and NRC sign agreement

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

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.

NRC Considering Request By Virginia to Become an “Agreement State”

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering a request from Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine to assume part of the NRC’s regulatory authority over certain nuclear materials in the commonwealth. If the request is accepted, Virginia will become the 36th state to sign such an agreement with the NRC.