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What's New?
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Links/Events
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking participants for an September 29-30 meeting in Rockville, MD on issues associated
with the use of radioactive cesium-137 chloride sources. Persons interested in participating must contact the NRC by September 1st.
See the NRC press release for more information. (111 KB, PDF) (8/22/08)
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Regulations
A new Chapter 64E-3, FAC (PDF), effective March 4, 2008, has been posted has been posted on the
Radiologic Technology Forms & Documents page. Changes have been made to
sections 64E-3.002, .004, .006, .007, .008, & .009, FAC which modify requirements for: definitions; application forms;
examination; reporting of graduation, criminal history and professional discipline; endorsement; bone densitometry, and; continuing education courses and providers. The
Chapter also contains a new regulation, 64E-3.0033, FAC, establishing minimum training requirements for nuclear medicine technologists who wish to perform limited
PET-CT. However, all NMTs are still prohibited from performing full diagnostic CT by s. 468.302(3)(g), Florida Statutes.
(3/3/08)
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A new Chapter 64E-5, FAC, Revision 8, effective February 28, 2008, has been posted on the Chapter
64E-5 page. Revision 8 includes fee increases for pre- and post-mining, additional requirements for industrial radiography licensees, national source tracking of
certain isotopes above certain quantities (effective 1/31/09) and other changes. For a summary of all of the changes and a copy of the replacement pages, see
Information Notice 2008-2 (420 KB, PDF). (2/28/08)
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Statutes
Ionizing Radiation Machines (X-ray)
Radioactive Material
Information Notice 2008-3,
"Voluntary Security Enhancements for Self-Contained Irradiators Containing Cesium Chloride Sources" (634KB, PDF) has been posted on the Radioactive Materials
Forms & Documents page. This notice describes a
new voluntary federal pilot program which seeks to
provide enhanced physical security for these sources. (8/22/08)
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Information Notice 2008-2,
"Revision 8 Changes to Chapter 64E-5, FAC" (PDF) has been posted on the Radioactive Materials
Forms & Documents page. This notice provides filing instructions and a summary of the changes
included in Revision 8, including fee increases for pre- and post-mining, additional requirements for industrial radiography licensees, national source tracking of
certain isotopes above certain quantities (effective 1/31/09) and other changes Information Notice 2008-2 is also provided in a separate file (420 KB, PDF)
bundled together with the actual Revision 8 replacement pages. (2/28/08)
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Information Notice 2008-1,
"Nuclear Medicine Procedure Verification" (PDF) has been posted on the Radioactive Materials
Forms & Documents page. This notice encourages licensees to provide documentation to patients who
receive nuclear medicine diagnostic studies or therapeutic treatment. This documentation should reduce the chance of unecessary delays and searches
if the patient's residual radiation activates an alarm at a security checkpoint. (2/15/08)
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A revised Regulatory Guide 1.2, Revision 2,
"Use of Sealed Sources in Fixed Gauge Devices" (PDF, 1474 KB) has been posted on the Radioactive Materials
Forms & Documents page. (2/15/08)
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Regulatory Guide 1.1, Revision 5,
"Use of Sealed Sources in Portable Gauge Devices" (PDF, 1870 KB) has been posted on the Radioactive Materials
Forms & Documents page. This revision has several updated model procedures, exhibits, appendices
and checklists that licensees may adopt for their radiation safety program and license application. (8/20/07)
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Information Notice 2007-6,
"Radioactive Material License Categories and Fee Revisions" (PDF) has been posted on the Radioactive Materials
Forms & Documents page. This notice provides a summary of the radioactive materials category
changes and new fees. (8/16/07)
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Information Notice 2007-4,
"Florida Radioactive Materials License Renewal (including Attestation & Instructions)" (PDF) has been posted on the Radioactive Materials
Forms & Documents page. This notice describes changes which make it easier to renew a license
by attestation. (8/16/07)
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Radiologic Technology
A new List of Radiologic Technology
Educational Programs (DOC) has been posted
on the Radiologic Technology Forms & Documents page. The number of accredited programs in Florida
continues to expand to fill the demand for new technologists. (4/11/08)
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A new Chapter 64E-3, FAC (PDF), effective March 4, 2008, has been posted has been posted on the
Radiologic Technology Forms & Documents page. Changes have been made to
sections 64E-3.002, .004, .006, .007, .008, & .009, FAC which modify requirements for: definitions; application forms;
examination; reporting of graduation, criminal history and professional discipline; endorsement; bone densitometry, and; continuing education courses and providers. The
Chapter also contains a new regulation, 64E-3.0033, FAC, establishing minimum training requirements for nuclear medicine technologists who wish to perform limited
PET-CT. However, all NMTs are still prohibited from performing full diagnostic CT by s. 468.302(3)(g), Florida Statutes.
(3/3/08)
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Environmental Radiation
| The Potassium Iodide (KI) Fact Sheet (PDF) has been posted on the Environmental Radiation home page. This fact sheet provides answers to the following questions: 1) What is potassium iodide?; 2) What are the benefits/limitations of taking KI during a radiological emergency?; 3) What is Florida?s KI policy?; 4) When should KI be taken?; 5) Can I have KI on hand for my personal use?; 6) Is KI safe for everyone?; 7) Is there an alternative to taking KI pills?, and; 8) Where can I get more information? (01/01/06) |
Nonionizing Radiation Machines (Lasers)
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