HPHYS 425: Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Framework

This course is intended to teach students the formation of the nuclear and regulatory environment in the United States and the role of Independent Domestic and International Consensus Standards. Course Outcomes: 1. Describe the federal regulatory agencies and their role(s) (SLO 1, 2, 3) 2. Summarize regulatory development and the Federal Register (SLO 1, 2, 3) 3. Evaluate the differences between Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy regulations (SLO 1, 2, 3) 4. Discuss the role of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and National Academy of Sciences (SLO 1,2, 3) 5. Compare the Federal Guidance Reports, International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU), Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) (SLO 1, 2, 3) 6. Discuss regulations for the environment (SLO 1, 2, 3) 7. Appraise the licensing of Nuclear Power Plants and other Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing (SLO 1, 2, 3) 8. Discuss role of Nuclear Regulatory Commission and agreement states (SLO 1, 2, 3) 9. Explain additional rules governing radiation waste (SLO 1, 2, 3)