Federal Register #NRC-2026-3730

NRC Requests Public Comment on Draft Regulatory Guide for Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public comment on a draft Regulatory Guide (DG-8070), which is proposed Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 8.39, 'Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material.' - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - No products or services are being requested for procurement - Purpose of the notice: - Seeks public input on updated guidance for releasing patients after administration of radioactive material - Guide includes new definitions, dose limits, and methodologies for calculating radiation exposure to caregivers and the public - Reflects advances in medical use of byproduct material - Notable requirements: - Focuses on regulatory guidance, not acquisition of goods or services - No procurement or contracting action is associated with this notice

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-8070, titled "Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material." This guide is proposed Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 8.39 and provides methods acceptable to NRC staff for releasing patients after medical procedures involving unsealed byproduct material or implants containing radioactive material. The guide includes updated methodologies and guidance related to doses to caregivers and public dose calculations. Comments on the draft guide must be submitted by September 10, 2026.

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