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Technical Publications (By subject, then chronological order, most recent first)

Administrative

Rationale for a Single Radiation Control Agency, March 2001, CRCPD Publication 01-3 ($10.00). This document, developed by the G-44 Task Force on Radiation Priorities, reviews the benefits of having all radiation protection activities within one agency, and problems that may occur in states that have radiation protection activities divided among different agencies.

Criteria for an Adequate Radiation Control Program, April 1999, CRCPD Publication 99-2 ($15.00). This Combined Criteria document updates and incorporates the previously published criteria documents that follow under this administrative section.
Interim Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Radon), a report of Task Force E-16, September 1990, CRCPD Publication 90-8 ($5.00)
Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance), a report of Task Force E-10, May 1986, CRCPD Publication 86-4 ($15.00)
Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Nonionizing), a report of Task Force H-2, April 1985, CRCPD Publication 85-2 ($5.00).
Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Radioactive Materials), a report of Task Force E-3 (formerly 2B), November 1982, CRCPD Publication 82-2 ($5.00)
Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (X-Ray), a report of Task Force 2A, April 1981, DHHS Publication (FDA) 81-8160 ($5.00).

Bonding and Surety

Guidance on Bonding and Surety Requirements, developed by the Committee on Bonding and Surety (E-14), July 1990, CRCPD Publication 90-2 ($25.00).
Task Force Report on Bonding and Perpetual Care of Licensed Nuclear Activities, April 1976, CRCPD Publication ($10.00).

Environment

Dealing with Stray Radioactive Material, CRCPD publication 98-4, June 1998, a video providing guidance to operators of municipal waste or scrap recycling facilities on the detection of radioactivity in shipments of waste and scrap. It also provides information to those who assess and dispose of discovered radioactive material. May be purchased from CopyMaster Video, Inc., Villa Park, IL (Phone 630/279-1276). Quantity discounts are available.
Detection and Prevention of Radioactive Contamination in Solid Waste Facilities, developed by the Committee on Resource Recovery and Radioactivity (E-23), March 1998, CRCPD Publication 98-3 ($10.00).
Environmental Monitoring Report for Commercial Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Sites (1960's through early 1990's), report prepared by the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management, November 1996, DOE/LLW-241, available at no charge through the National Low-Level Waste Management Program, Idaho National Engineering Lab, PO Box 1625, Mail Stop 2420, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-2420, telephone 208/526-0234.
Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance), a report of Task Force E-10, May 1986, CRCPD Publication 86-4 ($15.00).
Natural Radioactivity Contamination Problems Report No. 2, a report of the Committee, August 1981, Amendment Memorandum February 1983 ($25.00) [NORM Report 2].
Report on Guidance on Offsite Emergency Radiation Measurement Systems, prepared by the Committee on Emergency Response Planning, May, 1981, FEMA-REP-2.

LLRW (Low-Level Radioactive Waste)

CRCPD Assistance with Disposition of Unwanted Radioactive Material, Revised April 2002. Anyone interested in obtaining quantities of this trifold for distribution should contact the CRCPD Office of Executive Director.
Dealing with Stray Radioactive Material, June 1998, CRCPD publication 98-4, June 1998, a video providing guidance to operators of municipal waste or scrap recycling facilities on the detection of radioactivity in shipments of waste and scrap. It also provides information to those who assess and dispose of discovered radioactive material. May be purchased from CopyMaster Video, Inc., Villa Park, IL (Phone 630/279-1276). Quantity discounts are available.
Detection and Prevention of Radioactive Contamination in Solid Waste Facilities, developed by the Committee on Resource Recovery and Radioactivity (E-23), March 1998, CRCPD Publication 98-3 ($10.00).
Radiological Safety Inspection of Highway Vehicles Transporting LLRW [Radioactive Materials], a video of the procedure recommended by the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management, February 1994, CRCPD Publication 94-7. May be purchased from CopyMaster Video, Inc., Villa Park, Il (Phone 630/279-1276).
Environmental Monitoring Report for Commercial Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Sites (1960's through early 1990's), report prepared by the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management, November 1996, DOE/LLW-241, available at no charge through the National Low-Level Waste Management Program, Idaho National Engineering Lab, PO Box 1625, Mail Stop 2420, Idaho Falls, ID 83415-2420, telephone 208/526-0234.
Compilation of State-by-State Radioactive Waste Information, CRCPD Surveys of 1982 and 1984 Waste Generation, available as DOE/IDL/12377-T1 from Office of Scientific and Technical Information, telephone 615/576-1301.
The 1983 State-by-State Assessment of Low-Level Radioactive Wastes Shipped to Commercial Disposal Sites, December 1984, DOE/LLW-39T.
Requirements and Criteria for a State Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Site Regulatory Program, a report of CRCPD Committee on Radioactive Waste Management in response to NRC Contract Task No. 3 Report, May 1984.
Institutional Radioactive Wastes with Restrictions for Land Burial and Environmental Methods to Manage Such Waste, November 1982, DOE/LLW-5T
Criteria Needs for Siting, Licensing, Operation, Closure, Stabilization, and Decommissioning of Shallow Land Disposal Sites for Radioactive Waste, November 1982, DOE/LLW-4T.

Mammography

Report of State Mammography Program Activities-1991, a report by the Committee on Mammography (H-11), August 1993, CRCPD Publication 93-5 ($25.00)
Mammography in NEXT, excerpt from CRCPD Publication 90-3, the Proceedings from the Twenty-second National Conference on Radiation Control, ($5.00)
Mammography Screening Guide, prepared by the Medical Practice Task Force, February 1987, CRCPD Publication 87-4 ($5.00).

Measurement and Calibration

Accreditation Criteria for Calibration Laboratories, Third Edition, developed by the Committee on Ionizing Measurements (G-2), July 2003, CRCPD Publication E-03-3. This document is available online at no charge; $15.00 for a computer-generated copy. It replaces the two earlier versions, CRCPD publication numbers 99-4 and 01-2.

Directory of Calibration Services for Ionizing Radiation Survey Instruments, U.S. Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards and CRCPD, January 1988, NBS GCR 88-539.

Ionizing Radiation Measurement Criteria for Regulatory Purposes, December 1985, prepared by the Committee on Radiation Measurements, Second Edition, CRCPD Publication 85-4.

Ionizing Radiation Measurement Criteria for Regulatory Purposes, November 1979, NBS GCR 79-174. ($15.00) [This document was superseded by Ionizing Radiation Measurement Criteria for Regulatory Purposes, December 1985, prepared by the Committee on Radiation Measurements, Second Edition, CRCPD Publication 85-4.]

NEXT (Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends)

NEXT Trifolds (Information excerpted from NEXT publications)

25 Years of NEXT [Updated 2/4/03]

NEXT 1999 Dental X-ray Data [Posted 12/23/03]

NEXT 1998 Pediatric Chest X-ray Data [This trifold is published prior to the publication of the data summary. Posted 12/23/03]

NEXT 1996 Upper G.I. Fluoroscopy Trifold

NEXT 1995 Abdomen and LS Spine X-Ray Trifold

NEXT 1994 P/A Chest X-Ray Trifold

NEXT 1993 Dental X-Ray Trifold

NEXT 1992 Mammography X-Ray Trifold

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Tabulation and Graphical Summary of 1999 Dental Radiography Survey, November 2003, CRCPD publication E-03-6 (Available online at no charge; $15.00 for a computer-generated hard copy). NEXT 1999 Dental X-ray Data Trifold [Posted 12/23/03

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Tabulation and Graphical Summary of 1996 Fluoroscopy Survey, October 2002, CRCPD publication E-02-4 (Available online at no charge; $15.00 for a computer-generated hard copy). NEXT 1996 Upper G.I. Fluoroscopy Trifold

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Tabulation and Graphical Summary of 1995 Abdomen and Lumbosacral Spine Survey, September 2000, CRCPD publication 00-2 ($25.00). NEXT 1995 Abdomen and LS Spine X-Ray Trifold

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Summary of 1994 Chest Radiography Survey, July 1998, CRCPD Publication 98-2 ($15.00). NEXT 1994 P/A Chest X-Ray Trifold

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Tabulation and Graphical Summary of 1993 Dental Survey, September 1996, CRCPD Publication 96-3 ($25.00). NEXT 1993 Dental X-Ray Trifold

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Tabulation and Graphical Summary of 1992 Mammography Survey, March 1995, CRCPD Publication 95-2 ($25.00). NEXT 1992 Mammography X-Ray Trifold

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Summary of 1990 Computerized Tomography Survey and 1991 Fluoroscopy Survey, January 1994, CRCPD Publication 94-2 ($25.00).

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Tabulation & Graphical Summary of 1989 Abdomen and Lumbo-Sacral Spine Survey in Private Practice and Chiropractor's Offices, May 1991, CRCPD Publication 91-3 ($15.00).

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Tabulation and Graphical Summary of 1988 Mammography Survey, October 1990, CRCPD Publication 90-7 ($15.00).

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Evaluation of Past Impact, Current Status, and Future Plans, August 1990, CRCPD Publication 90-5 ($20.00).

Mammography in NEXT, excerpt from CRCPD Publication 90-3, the Proceedings from the Twenty-second National Conference on Radiation Control, ($5.00).

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT) Tabulation and Graphical Summary of Surveys 1984 through 1987, August 1989, CRCPD Publication 89-3 ($25.00).

Nonionizing Radiation

Suggested State Regulations for Control of Radiation, Volume I (Ionizing) and Volume II (Nonionizing), (revised/updated on an ongoing basis). For pricing structure refer to listing under SSRCR below.

Fact Sheet: Questions and Answers About EMF, prepared by the Committee on Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E-19), April 1994, CRCPD Publication 94-5.

Fact Sheet: EMF Epidemiology, prepared by the Committee on Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E-19), April 1994, CRCPD Publication 94-4.

Fact Sheet: Biological Research in EMF, prepared by the Committee on Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E-19), April 1994, CRCPD Publication 94-3.

Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Nonionizing), a report of Task Force H-2, April 1985, CRCPD Publication 85-2 ($5.00).

Instrumentation for Nonionizing Radiation Measurement, January 1984, HHS Publication FDA 84-8222 ($15.00).

NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials)

CRCPD Assistance with Disposition of Unwanted Radioactive Material, Revised April 2002. Anyone interested in obtaining quantities of this trifold for distribution should contact the CRCPD Office of Executive Director.

Report of the E-4 Committee on NORM Contamination and Decontamination/Decommissioning, Report 3, April 1994, CRCPD Publication 94-6 ($30.00) [NORM Report 3].

Natural Radioactivity Contamination Problems Report No. 2, a report of the Committee, August 1981, Amendment Memorandum February 1983 ($25.00) [NORM Report 2].

Natural Radioactivity Contamination Problems, a report of the Task Force, February 1978, EPA 520/4-77-015 ($25.00)[Norm Report 1].

Radioactive Materials

CRCPD Assistance with Disposition of Unwanted Radioactive Material, Revised 2002. Anyone interested in obtaining quantities of this trifold for distribution should contact the CRCPD Office of Executive Director.
A Strategy for Uniform Regulation and Control of Naturally Occurring and Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Materials (NARM), a strategy paper, February 27, 1992.

Guidance for State Registration, Licensing and Regulation of Explosive Detection Systems Using Neutron Activation Technology, a report of the Task Force on Explosive Detection Systems (G-30), January 1992, CRCPD Publication 92-2 ($15.00).

Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Radioactive Materials), a report of Task Force E-3 (formerly 2B), November 1982, CRCPD Publication 82-2 ($5.00).

Guides for Naturally Occurring and Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Materials (NARM), June 1981, DHHS Publication (FDA) 81-8025 ($25.00).

Radon

Criteria for Certification of Radon Service Providers, the Accreditation of Radon Chambers and Laboratories, and the Approval of Measurement Devices, by the SR-11 Suggested State Regulations Radon Committee, February 2002, CRCPD Publication E-02-2 ($10.00).

Interim Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Radon), a report of Task Force E-16, September 1990, CRCPD Publication 90-8 ($5.00).

Radiation Control Programs

Rationale for a Single Radiation Control Agency, March 2001, CRCPD Publication 01-3 ($10.00). This document, developed by the G-44 Task Force on Radiation Priorities, reviews the benefits of having all radiation protection activities within one agency, and problems that may occur in states that have radiation protection activities divided among different agencies.

CRCPD Recognition of Licensing States for the Regulation and Control of NARM, by the Committee on Licensing State Designation (G-20), August 1994, CRCPD Publication 94-8 ($25.00).

A Guide to Nongovernment Inspector Programs, a report by the Committee on Qualifications of Non-State X-Ray Inspections (H-10), August 1993, CRCPD Publication 93-6.

Interim Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Radon), a report of Task Force E-16, September 1990, CRCPD Publication 90-8 ($5.00).

Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance), a report of Task Force E-10, May 1986, CRCPD Publication 86-4 ($15.00).

Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Nonionizing), a report of Task Force H-2, April 1985, CRCPD Publication 85-2 ($5.00).

Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Programs (Radioactive Materials), a report of Task Force E-3 (Formerly 2B), November 1982, CRCPD Publication 82-2 ($5.00).

Credentialing Users of Ionizing Radiation in the Healing Arts, a report of Task Force on Credentialing of Radiation Allied Health Operators, May 1982 ($5.00).

Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Program (X-Ray), a report of Task Force 2A, April 1981, DHHS Publication (FDA)81-8160 ($5.00).

Task Force Report on Bonding and Perpetual Care of Licensed Nuclear Activities, April 1976, CRCPD Publication ($5.00).

Risk

Radiological Health Risks from Transportation of Radioactive Materials, November 1998, CRCPD Publication 98-6 ($25.00)

Health Risks of Low-Level Ionizing Radiation, a document endorsed by the CRCPD membership, March 1996, CRCPD Publication 96-2 ($35.00).

SSRCR

Suggested State Regulations for Control of Radiation, Volume I (Ionizing) and Volume II (Nonionizing), a CRCPD Dynamic Document (revised/updated on an ongoing basis). The pricing structure and methods of availability of the Suggested State Regulations are:
Document only (document and amendments published only to that point)
Volume I (Ionizing) $75.
Volume II (Nonionizing) $25.
Volumes I & II $100.
Document and Subscription (document and ongoing revisions for one year)
Volume I (Ionizing) $125.
Volume II (Nonionizing) $ *amendments not anticipated in near future.
Volumes I & II $150.
Subsequent Subscriptions (continuation of subscription to the document for an additional year) Volume I (Ionizing) $ 50.
Volume II (Nonionizing) $ *amendments not anticipated in near future.
Volume I & II $ 50.

Transportation

Directory of State and Federal Agencies Involved with the Transportation of Radioactive Material with Notes on Their Statutory Authority and Regulations as of October 2003, October 2003, CRCPD Publication E-03-5. [Posted 11/11/03]

CRCPD Assistance with Disposition of Unwanted Radioactive Material, Revised April 2002. Anyone interested in obtaining quantities of this trifold for distribution should contact the CRCPD Office of Executive Director.

Radiological Health Risks from Transportation of Radioactive Materials, November 1998, CRCPD Publication 98-6 ($25.00).

Dealing with Stray Radioactive Material, June 1998, CRCPD publication 98-4, June 1998, a video providing guidance to operators of municipal waste or scrap recycling facilities on the detection of radioactivity in shipments of waste and scrap. It also provides information to those who assess and dispose of discovered radioactive material. May be purchased from CopyMaster Video, Inc., Villa Park, IL (Phone 630/279-1276). Quantity discounts are available.

Detection and Prevention of Radioactive Contamination in Solid Waste Facilities, developed by the Committee on Resource Recovery and Radioactivity (E-23), March 1998, CRCPD Publication 98-3 (10.00).

First Response to Transportation Accidents Involving Radioactive Materials, a video of guidance of the Committee on Emergency Response Planning, December 1995, CRCPD Publication 95-5. May be purchased from CopyMaster Video, Inc., Villa Park, IL (Phone 630/279-1276).

Radiological Safety Inspection of Highway Vehicles Transporting LLRW [Radioactive Materials], a video of the procedure recommended by the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management, February 1994, CRCPD Publication 94-7. May be purchased from CopyMaster Video, Inc., Villa Park, IL (Phone 630/279-1276).

X-Ray

[Mammography - Refer to listings under Mammography.]
[Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends - Refer to listings under NEXT.]

Patient Exposure and Dose Guide - 2003, developed by the Committee on Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-Ray (H-7), January 2003, CRCPD Publication E-03-2 (Available online at no charge; $15 for a computer generated copy).

Quality Control Recommendations for Diagnostic Radiology, Dental Facilities (Volume 1), developed by the Committee on Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-ray (H-7), July 2001, CRCPD Publication 01-4 ($20.00)

Quality Control Recommendations for Diagnostic Radiology, Podiatric Facilities (Volume 2), developed by the Committee on Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-ray (H-7), July 2001, CRCPD Publication 01-5 ($20.00)

Quality Control Recommendations for Diagnostic Radiology, Radiographic or Fluoroscopic Machines (Volume 3), developed by the Committee on Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-ray (H-7), July 2001, CRCPD Publication 01-6 ($20.00)

A Guide to Nongovernmental Inspector Programs, a report by the Committee on Qualifications of Non-State X-Ray Inspections (H-10), August 1993, CRCPD Publication 93-6 ($10.00).

Average Patient Exposure/Dose Guides-1992, developed by the Committee on Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-Ray (H-7), June 1992, CRCPD Publication 92-4 ($10.00).

Average Patient Exposure Guides, developed by the Committee on Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-Ray (H-7), CRCPD Publication 88-5 ($5.00). [This document has been superseded by CRCPD Publication 92-4, Average Patient Exposure/Dose Guides-1992 ($10.00)]

Suggested X-Ray Survey Procedure Manual, a report of the Committee on Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT)(H-4) and the Task Force on Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-Ray (H-7), September 1986, CRCPD Publication 86-5 ($20.00).

Administrative X-Ray: Results of a Nationwide Survey on Mandated and Screening Radiography, a report of Medical Practice Task Force (H-3), January 1986, CRCPD Publication 86-2 ($5.00).

Credentialing Users of Ionizing Radiation in the Healing Arts, a report of Task Force on Credentialing of Radiation Allied Health Operators, May 1982 ($5.00).

Criteria for Adequate Radiation Control Program (X-Ray) a report of Task Force 2A, April 1981, DHHS Publication (FDA) 81-8160 ($5.00).

Patient Exposure Guides for Diagnostic X-Ray, developed by the Task Force on Quality Assurance in Diagnostic X-Ray, 1980 ($5.00). [This document was superseded by CRCPD Publication 88-5, Average Patient Exposure Guides ($5.00), which was superseded by CRCPD Publication 92-4, Average Patient Exposure/Dose Guides-1992.($10.00)]

Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Radiology: A Guide for State Program Implementation, January 1981, HHS Publication FDA 81-8147.