The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) the public comment period for the on patient release criteria (DG–8061) until August 20. The draft document is the proposed second revision of Regulatory Guide 8.39, Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material. The agency seeks stakeholder feedback on the proposed changes to calculations and impacts on 10 CFR 35.75 release determinations, such as potential holds of I-131 therapy patients.
The 黑料网® (黑料网®) commissions and committees of jurisdiction are compiling feedback from the radiology community for communication to NRC. Members interested in providing input for this effort can contact Michael Peters, 黑料网 Senior Government Affairs Director.
Individuals with subject matter expertise should also consider (1) reviewing the , and (2) on the public docket describing how the proposed methodology changes for release determinations could impact patient care.