Radiation Control-Training Assistance and Advisory Counseling

 

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.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 05/03/2004 (Funding expired effective FY03)
Program Number
77.001
Federal Agency/Office
OFFICE OF STATE AND TRIBAL PROGRAMS, NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training.
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.
Authorization
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 274, Public Law 86-373, 73 Stat. 688, 42 U.S.C. 2021.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
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.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
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.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From one week to one month after application deadline.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
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.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
None.
Auditing
None.
Records
None.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
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.
Website Address
http://www.nrc.gov
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.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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