Radiation Control-Training Assistance and Advisory Counseling (77.001)
Program
77.001 Radiation Control-Training Assistance and Advisory Counseling
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF STATE AND TRIBAL PROGRAMS, NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Authorization
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 274, Public Law 86-373, 73 Stat. 688, 42 U.S.C. 2021.
Program Number
77.001
Last Known Status
Deleted 05/03/2004 (Funding expired effective FY03)
Objectives
To assist States in achieving, maintaining, and improving their capabilities to conduct radiation control programs. This will assure that State programs established through agreements with NRC for transfer of certain NRC regulatory authority over atomic energy materials to the States will continue to be adequate to protect health and safety and be compatible with NRC's regulatory program.
Types of Assistance
Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Training is made available to personnel of State and local governments in order to improve the radiological health training of staff members responsible for carrying out radiation control programs. State personnel may attend at State tuition and travel expense; at State travel expense only, on a space available basis; or after meeting Commission criteria for limited NRC funding. Courses are provided in health physics and radiation protection, safety aspects of using radioactive materials, regulatory practices and procedures, and compliance inspection.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State and local government agencies which are or will be responsible for administering radiation control programs under an agreement with NRC for assumption by the State of regulatory authority initially exercised by the NRC.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Personnel nominated by State and local government agencies for specific training courses must have academic training or experience in one of the physical or life sciences equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Verbal or written request.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2001, NRC paid tuition costs for 64 State personnel to attend, on a space-available basis, a total of 20 courses necessary to state radiation control programs. In fiscal year 2001, NRC paid tuition for 55 people to attend 18 courses. NRC estimates that a minimum of 21 courses will be offered in fiscal year 2002, but cannot predict the amount of space that will be available in each course.
Financial Information
Account Identification
31-0200-0-1-276.
Obligations
(Tuition only) FY 02 $120,000; FY 03 est $128,000; and FY 04 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Brenda Usilton, Office of State and Tribal Programs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555. Telephone: (301) 415-2348.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
