Recommendations for Amendments to the NRB-99/2009 and to the OSPORB-99/2010

Purpose: In Russia, the main regulatory documents on radiation safety are being adjusted: Radiation Safety Standards (NRB-99/2009) and Basic Sanitary Rules (OSPORB-99/2010). The purpose of work is to remove correct certain incorrect provisions these documents. Results: disadvantages NRB-99/2009 related values minimum significant activity specific radionuclides were identified justified. OSPORB-99/2010, inadmissibility introducing minimally licensed in closed sources ionizing into was An unacceptably large amount this can lead overexposure personnel public incidents with sources. Conclusions: following recommendations made for adjustment OSPORB-99-2010: – NRB-99/2009, it recommended completely activities, use activities accordance NRB-76/87. all radiation.