Federal Register #2026-10706

NIST Request for Comment on Radiation Monitoring and Invitation to AI Consortium Collaboration

This opportunity centers on NIST's request for public comment regarding its information collection process for personal radiation monitoring and ongoing collaborative AI research: - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Commerce - Products/Services Requested: - Personal Radiation Monitoring Services - Form NIST366A (part number: NIST366A), used to collect information for monitoring individuals exposed to ionizing radiation - Estimated annual quantity: 600 forms - Participation in NIST Artificial Intelligence Consortium - Collaborative research activities to advance AI measurement science under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; the notice is focused on information collection and research collaboration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal regulations for radiation exposure monitoring (10 CFR 20.1502 and 10 CFR 20.2106) - Invitation for organizations to collaborate on AI standards and metrics development - No procurement of products or services; this is a request for comment and research participation - Place of Performance: - NIST campus, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD - Period of Performance: - Radiation monitoring form collection is ongoing with an estimated annual burden - AI Consortium research is ongoing with biannual review periods for new applicants

Description

The Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is requesting public comments on the proposed collection of information related to Form NIST-366A, which is used for requesting personal radiation monitoring services. This form collects routine information from individuals who work with or around ionizing radiation on the NIST campus to comply with federal regulations for radiation exposure monitoring and recordkeeping. The information collection aims to ensure proper monitoring, record maintenance, and reporting to individuals and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Comments on this information collection must be received by July 28, 2026.

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