2006 CRCPD Awards

Presented at the 38^th National Conference

on Radiation Control

The 2006 awards:

Gerald S. Parker Award Award of Merit

 was awarded to

 Paul J. Merges, Ph.D.

Paul J. Merges, Ph.D., is recognized for his professional career and outstanding leadership in radiation protection, having served CRCPD and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation [DEC] with distinction.

Dr. Merges made significant contributions to CRCPD through participation and leadership on various CRCPD working groups, service on the Board of Directors from 2000-2003, and as Chairman in 2001-2002.  Dr. Merges was a member of CRCPD’s E-5 Radioactive Waste Management Committee and co-authored the report entitled Environmental Monitoring Report for Commercial Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Sites [1960's through early 1990's], that was completed under his chairmanship.

For 20 years, Dr. Merges was a CRCPD Director Member from the New York State DEC, where he supervised the development of their programs and regulations for discharge and disposal of radioactive materials, transportation of low-level radioactive waste, and cleanup of radioactively contaminated sites.  He was also a member of the EPA Science Advisory Board and the EPA Radiation Advisory Committee.  He co-authored NCRP Report #146 entitled Approaches to Risk Management in Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites.

Because of his exceptional professional service to CRCPD, the individual States, and the nation as a whole, Dr. Paul Merges is awarded CRCPD’s most prestigious honor, the Gerald S. Parker Award of Merit.

James W. Miller Award

was awarded to

Cheryl Rogers

Cheryl K. Rogers has made a significant contribution to public health as supervisor of radioactive material regulatory programs in the States of Nebraska and Wisconsin, and contributor to multiple CRCPD working groups and national radiation protection initiatives.  In 2001, Ms. Rogers left Nebraska to join the Wisconsin radiation control program as supervisor of the newly authorized radioactive materials program.  In just a few years, she developed a radioactive materials licensing and inspection program that allowed Wisconsin to become the 33rd Agreement State in August 2003.  In 2005, the Wisconsin materials program was evaluated for the first time under NRC’s IMPEP process and received the highest rating possible in all evaluated areas.  This is a testimony to Ms. Rogers initial efforts and her continuing quality stewardship of the program.

Ms. Rogers has also contributed her time and talents to numerous CRCPD committees and task forces, including the E-34 Committee on Unwanted Radioactive Materials and multiple SSRCR standing committees.  Recently, she was selected as a member of the scientific committee revising NCRP 93.

Cheryl Rogers’ dedication, professionalism and work ethic are exemplary, and her contributions to the Conference and the States of Nebraska and Wisconsin in the area of radioactive material regulation are to be praised; therefore, she is recognized as this year’s recipient of the James W. Miller Award.

Board of Directors Award

For Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Radiation Protection

was awarded to:

Adela Salame-Alfie
Frieda Fisher-Tyler
Patricia Gardner
Kathleen Kaufman
Kathleen McAllister
Aubrey Godwin
Marinea Mehrhoff
Cynthia Costello
Debra McBaugh
Karen Beckley
Victor Anderson
Don Dale
Robert Greger
Margaret Henderson
Robert Gallaghar
Kevin Sampson
Tom Pentcost
 

The HS-5 Task Force for the Handbook for Responding to a Radiological Dispersal Device [RDD] or an Improvised Nuclear Device [IND] is presented the Board of Directors Outstanding Achievement award for its work in developing guidance for responding to a RDD or IND. The handbook and pocket guide are for use by first responders in the event of a terrorist attack using a RDD or IND. The information in the handbook and pocket guide will provide first responders with the necessary information to ensure that responders and victims are protected from unnecessary radiation exposure, both internal and external, while allowing for lifesaving and other necessary emergency response activities to occur.

HS-5 is highly commended for collaborating with and providing training and information to first responders.

 

Board of Directors Award

For Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Radiation Protection

was awarded to:

Stephen Woods
Aubrey Godwin
Michael Sinclair
Lou Brandon
 

The Committee on Emergency Response Planning [E-6] is commended for its work in the past two years.  Under the leadership of its Chairperson, Patrick Mulligan, New Jersey, E-6 has significantly increased its interaction with and positive effect upon national radiological energy response planning.  CRCPD gained additional national recognition for its technical expertise and practical knowledge in this critical field.  The work with the Department of Energy resulted in improved health and safety and operations manuals for use during crisis and consequence management.  E-6’s participation with the Federal Radiological Preparedness Coordinating Committee brought state issues before federal agencies charged with assisting state radiological responses.  E-6 also continued work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help define its role in radiological response including redefining the functions of the Advisory Team for Environment, Food, and Health.  E-6’s contributions to national radiological emergency response clearly enhanced the national stature of the CRCPD in this vital area.

Board of Directors Award

For Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Radiation Protection

 was awarded to:
Patrick Mulligan

Patrick Mulligan distinguished himself for the past two years as Chairperson of the Committee on Emergency Response Planning [E-6] of the Conference of Radiation Control Programs Directors [CRCPD]. Under his leadership, the E-6 Committee significantly increased its interaction with and positive effect upon national radiological emergency response planning. Through his perseverance, CRCPD gained additional national recognition for its technical expertise and practical knowledge in this critical field. His work with the Department of Energy resulted in improved health and safety and operations manuals for use during crisis and consequence management. His participation with the Federal Radiological Preparedness Coordinating Committee brought state issues before federal agencies charged with assisting state radiological responses. He continued to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help define its role in radiological response including redefining the functions of the Advisory Team for Environment, Food, and Health. Patrick’s personal contributions to national radiological emergency response as well as his dedicated leadership of the E-6 Committee clearly enhanced the national stature of the CRCPD in this vital area.



 

Board of Directors Award

For Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Radiation Protection

was awarded to:

Cindy Becker
Susan Miller
Dennis Angelo
 

The G-55 Training Committee is recognized for its outstanding work in the development of a white paper and drafts of a master plan on model training programs for State radiation control programs.

Training of State radiation program staff is an issue that concerns all State programs. The development of a model program for training State radiation control personnel is critical to assure that radiation control staff are uniformly trained and knowledgeable in health physics and inspection procedures for both machine-produced radiation and radioactive materials.



 

Board of Directors Award

For Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Radiation Protection

was awarded to:

Catherine Fontaine
John Lamb
Latischa Hanson
Roger Thuma
Manuel Karos
William Murray
David Silney
 

The Suggested State Regulations Working Group on Suggested State Regulation Part AA - Registration and Radiation Safety Requirements for Lasers - is presented the Board of Directors Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Radiation Protection.  SR-AA is recognized for its significant contribution in improving national laser safety through its comprehensive review of the national laser safety standards and federal regulations, and updating previous versions of SR-AA to delete obsolete references, incorporate current references, and restructure the Part for consistency with other Parts of the SSRs.

The SR-AA Working Group served the members of CRCPD with excellence throughout its dedicated and innovative revising of Part AA, and is most deserving of this special recognition for professionalism during completion of its charges.

Board of Directors Award

for Meritorious Service  in the Field of Radiation Protection

was awarded to

Adrian Howe
Mike Pyles
N. Michael Gilley
Robert Stilwell
William Bell
James McNees
Kimberly Steves
 

The CRCPD E-25 Committee on Radon is presented the Board of Directors Meritorious Service Award for its outstanding efforts in providing the States an excellent technical and programmatic agenda for the National Radon Meeting; providing review of the Radon Mini-grant Program, which has provided States with radon initiatives that otherwise would not have been accomplished; providing input to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] regarding publications and public awareness activities; and providing liaison for CRCPD with the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists. The efforts of E-25 have resulted in improved technical and programmatic capacity within the States and improved information to the general public, the radon industry, and the EPA. E-25’s efforts have also made signification contributions to the initiation of a revitalization of the significance of radon as a public health threat.
 

The 38^th National Conference on Radiation Control was May 7-10, 2006, in Detroit, Michigan.