Announcement and Invitation
Printer-friendly Announcement/Invitation  [4/18/06]
 38^th Annual National Conference on Radiation Control
 

Hotel Reservation:

April 3, 2006

Preregister for Conference via fax or mail: 

April 21, 2006

Cancellation of Conference Registration and/or Guests at Social Events:

April 21, 2006

Preregister for Conference online:

April 28, 2006

PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL AGENDA:

Opening Session of 38th Annual National Conference on Radiation Control
(1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Welcome

Bruce Matkovich (MI)
VIPs (MI)

CRCPD Highlights

Debra McBaugh, CRCPD Chairperson

Crossroads in Radiation Control --Case Studies [Title changed & abstract added 4/17/06]

Dade W. Moeller, M.S., Ph.D. (Dade Moeller and Associates) [Presenter changed 4/17/06]

John C. Villforth Lecturer Series
Beyond Cooperation and Collaboration – Are We Ready to Cohabitate? [Abstract added 2/15/06]

NRC Paper

Commissioner Gregory B. Jaczko (NRC) [Presenter added 3/16/06]

The Office of Infrastructure Protection:  Embracing Change, Executing the Mission [Title modified 4/7/06]

Craig Conklin (DHS) [Presenter added 3/16/06]

EPA Paper

Elizabeth Cotsworth (EPA)

Public Health and Medical X-Ray Exposure – The Challenge of Addressing Today’s Use Problems [Title added 4/7/06]

Lillian Gill (FDA/CDRH) [Presenter changed 3/10/06]

Gerald S. Parker Award

Presented by Debra McBaugh, CRCPD Chairperson

Chairperson's Reception

Monday, May 8, 2006  

Healing Arts Session   
(8:00 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.)

James W. Miller Award

A Summary of BEIR VII   [Title modified 3/10/06]

The Medical Implications of the BEIR VII Report
[Abstract added 3/16/06]

Michigan’s Standard of Care Patient Exposure Values [Abstract added 3/1/06]

CT Dose Results from the ACR CT Accreditation Program [Abstract added 2/15/06]

Preliminary Results of 2005-06 NEXT CT Survey [Title modified; abstract added 3/24/06]

Exhibit/Poster Visitation

Patient Dose Management in Interventional Fluoroscopy [Title changed, abstract added 4/7/06]

An Analysis of Variables Influencing the Number of Radiation Overexposure Events in Texas from 1970 to 2000 [Abstract added 3/16/06]

Implications of the Energy Policy Act for Medical

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s Radiation Response Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina [Title modified, abstract added 3/24/06]

Radiation Therapy Physics [Abstract added 2/15/06]

Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT):  A New Paradigm for Conformal RT [Abstract added 2/15/06]

Significant Medical Events at the St.Joseph Regional Medical Center Involving Brachytherapy Treatments with a Wang Front-Loading Vaginal Applicator [Abstract added 2/15/06]

Exhibit/Poster Visitation

Revised Abnormal Occurrence Criteria with Focus on the Changes to the Medical Criteria
[Abstract added 2/15/06]

Linear Accelerator Software Error [Abstract added 3/24/06]

Source Collection and Threat Reduction Program (SCATRP) [Added 3/16/06]

Special Interest Meetings

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  

Tuesday, May 9, 2006      

Response to Radiological Events Session
(8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) 

France’s Efforts to Establish a Uniform Communication Policy on Nuclear Events and Radiation Protection Related Events as Part of the International Nuclear Event Scale
[Abstract added 2/15/06]

Implementing a Tactical State Radiological Response Team and a Standardized Statewide Training Program for Responders [Abstract added 2/15/06]

Progress on EPA’s Radiation Monitoring System – RadNet  [Abstract added 2/15/06]

EPA Homeland Security Radiological Laboratory Capability/Capacity [Abstract added 2/15/06]

Update on EPA’s Advances in Emergency Response Preparedness [Abstract added 2/15/06]

Exhibit/Poster Visitation

Update on HS-5 Task Force Activities [Title modified 4/12/06]

Challenges/Barriers to Radiological Emergency Preparedness [Title modified, abstract added 3/10/06]

Introduction to the Domestic Nuclear Detention Office and Current Status [Title changed 3/17/06]

Charles Cox (DHS/DNDO) [Presenter changed 3/16/06]

Complexities and Challenges of Analyses of Bioassay Samples from the Public during a Radiological Incident

Tuesday, May 9, 2006  

Control and Security Session  
(1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Outstanding Achievement Awards

Organization of Agreement States - Partners in Radiation Protection [Title modified & abstract added 4/7/06]

ICRP’s 2006 Recommendations on Radiological Protection  [Presentation & abstract added 3/24/06]

Donald A. Cool, Ph.D.
Mary E. Clark, Ph.D.
(ICRP Committee 4)

An Update of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission National Source Tracking and Other NRC Initiatives on Control of Sources

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Activities to Enhance Radiation Source Protection and Control [Added 3/16/06; abstract added 3/17/06]

A Report to CRCPD:  Working on the Energy Policy Task Force October 2005 through March 2006 [Presentation added 3/24/06]

An Update of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Implementation of the IAEA Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources [Title revised & abstract added 3/1/06]

International Regime for the Radiation Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources:  Status and Future Development [Title added 4/12/06]

CRCPD Members’ Experiences with IAEA Missions [Title modified 4/12/06]

Debbie Gilley (FL) [Added 2/27/06]
Pearce O’Kelley (SC) [Added 2/27/06]
Edgar Bailey (CA) [Added 2/27/06]

Wednesday, May 10, 2006  

Special Interest Meetings

Radon Mitigation of CRCPD Office Building "Putting Your Money Where Your Radon Is"
[Abstract added 2/15/06]

Low-Level Waste Storage Guidance Update
[Abstract added 2/15/06]

Exhibit/Poster Visitation

Residual Management from Removal of Radionuclides in Drinking Water – A New Jersey and Federal Perspective [Title modified 4/17/06, abstracts added]

Patricia Gardner (NJ) [Presenter changed 3/31/06; abstract added 4/17/06]
Gary Comfort (NRC) [Abstract added 4/17/06]
Andrea Matzke (EPA) [Added 3/16/06]

Proposed Amendments to 40 CFR Part 197, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Standards for Yucca Mountain
[Abstract added 2/15/06]

Bonnie Gitlin [Presenter added 4/12/06]

An Ongoing Study of the Effect of Radon Active Soil Depressurization on Moisture Reduction in Residences

Implementation of ISCORS Guidance Document: New Jersey’s Experiences [Title changed 3/24/06; abstract added 4/17/06]

Perturbations/Closing Session
(1:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.)

Meritorious Service Awards

Working Group Updates

Various Working Group Representatives

Investigations in Response to “Reportable Events”  [Added 3/3/06]

Building on Success:  The Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse (HDER) Program [Title modified 4/12/06; abstract added 4/18/06]

Gammator Recoveries Presentation [Added 2/27/06]

Andrew Tompkins (LANL) [Added 2/27/06]

The Global Nuclear Energy Partnership:  A Strategy to Increase Energy Security, Foster Human Development, Reduce Nuclear Proliferation, and Improve the Global Environment [Added 2/27/06]

Paul Genoa (NEI) [Added 2/27/06]

Status of Agreement State Adoption of 10 CFR 31.5, the NRC Regulations for Registration of Certain Generally Licensed Devices [Added 2/27/06]

Sean Chapel (Chapel Consulting) [Added 2/27/06]
 

Working With a Hand-Held Dental X-Ray Unit: Equipment Evaluation Is Just the Beginning, or “It Just Goes to Show You, It’s Always Something” [Title modified, abstract and presenter added 3/24/06]

Business Meeting II

The dates and times reserved for Special Interest Meetings are Monday, May 8, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30  p.m. and Wednesday, May 10, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  To schedule a Special Interest Meeting prior to the conference or on-site, contact Sue Smith (see information below).  Special Interest Meetings will be announced during the General Session and posted on the CRCPD message boards, and flyers will be placed outside the General Session meeting room.                    

Friday, May 5, 2006

Model Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) for Medical Modalities.  Presented by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) (8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) [Agenda updated 3/31/06]

Sunday, May 7, 2006

[Attendees may attend the session(s) of choice.  No special sign-up required for these sessions.  Sessions are limited to 100 individuals each.]

Quality in Radiology:  The Right Exam, for the Right Reason, Done the Right Way. Presented by the American College of Radiology (ACR)

Interpreting Air Plume Maps for Emergency Response. Presented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Pre-registration and on-site registration fees are the same. You are strongly encouraged to pre-register since check-in at the conference is faster and easier for those pre-registered. Online registration is available until April 28, 2006. When sending your registration by fax or by mail, an individual is considered pre-registered when a registration form AND payment or a purchase order are received by April 21, 2006. If your registration material has not been mailed or faxed in time to be received by April 21, 2006, bring it with you and register on-site, or register online until April 28th.

Cancellation Policy: If conference registration cancellation becomes necessary, CRCPD will refund the fee paid less a $25.00 administrative fee if CRCPD receives written notice of cancellation by April 21, 2006. If CRCPD receives notice of cancellation after April 21, 2006, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. CRCPD will be unable to issue guest fee refunds for the Chairperson’s Reception and Night Out after April 21, 2006.  

Entire Conference-Non-Members:

Entire Conference-CRCPD Members:

$175.00 per day

AAPM Training: There is no separate registration fee for this workshop if you are registered for at least one day of the National Conference. To attend only the AAPM training, you need to register for one day of the National Conference.               

Thursday, May 4

Friday, May 5

Saturday, May 6

Sunday, May 7

Monday, May 8

Tuesday, May 9

Wednesday, May 10
 

7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

                 
Rates:  Government (GSA)
$93.00 single/double/quad plus 15% sales tax. These rates are available three days prior to and three days after the National Conference based on availability.    The Federal Lodging Plus Per Diem  rates in effect for this meeting are Lodging: $93 plus tax; Meals and Incidental Expenses $49.

Reservations:

A block of rooms has been reserved in the name of the “CRCPD” at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan. You must call the hotel directly toll free at 800/352-0831 to make a reservation.  You may guarantee your reservation with either a credit card or one night’s deposit.  If you need to cancel your reservation, you must call and cancel by 6:00 p.m. on your arrival date or your deposit will be forfeited/credit card charged.  NOTE:  Guaranteed reservations are held for one night only – not for the entire stay. Cut-off date for making reservations is April 3, 2006.  

Transportation:

The hotel does not offer complimentary transportation to and from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.  The Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center is approximately 30 minutes from the airport.  Taxi service is the most economical mode of ground transportation to/from the airport.  The cost of a cab is approximately $41.00 one-way.  You are strongly encouraged to share cabs.

Parking:

There is no charge for you to attend the social events if you are registered for the entire National Conference.  If you register for one or two days, your registration fee includes attendance to one of the social events.  You will need to select your preference on the “38^th National Conference on Radiation Control” registration form. Your guest is welcome to attend the social events – the guest information section on the registration form needs to be completed and the appropriate guest fee paid.  The following two National Conference social events are scheduled:

Chairperson’s Reception
Sunday, May 7 $35.00 (Guest fee)
The Chairperson’s Reception is a semi-formal event that will be held at Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. [Location changed 3/16/06]

These social events are separate from the Guest Program.

The guest program is managed by the Michigan Radiation Control Programs, including collecting any fees associated with any of the guest program events. The Guest Program Event Sheet is available in several formats:  PDF    RTF   Word. Michigan staff suggest that all guests who are planning on participating in the guest program reserve their spot by contacting Mary Ann Elzerman elzermam@michigan.gov at 517/241-1281.

If someone needs to contact you during the day, advise the hotel operator to direct the call to the CRCPD office in the Ontario Exhibit Hall East. The CRCPD office staff will make every effort to locate you to relay the message. In the event we cannot locate you, we will leave a message on your room voice mail and on the CRCPD Message Boards. You cannot use a house phone to retrieve your messages. The voice mail system can only be accessed from individual sleeping rooms.

Click here for a listing of exhibitors for this year’s conference and links to their websites. We encourage you to visit the exhibitor information on our website and to visit the exhibitors while at the conference. 

11:00 – 5:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

After 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.*

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.*

*Poster Visitation with Authors

Curt Hopkins, 502/227-4543, Ext. 2233
chopkins@crcpd.org

Twila Barnett, 502/227-4543, Ext. 2224
tbarnett@crcpd.org

Sue Smith, 502/227-4543, Ext. 2228
ssmith@crcpd.org

Mary Ann Elzerman, 517/241-1281
elzermam@michigan.gov