# Occupational Radiation Protection
> **Nuclear Regulatory Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1998-11-04 · Effective 1998-12-04 · 63 FR 59662
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-27366
- **Category:** nuclear-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 59662
- **CFR reference:** 10 CFR 835
- **Publication date:** 1998-11-04
- **Effective date:** 1998-12-04
- **Energy docket:** Docket No.: EH-RM-96-835
## Abstract

The Department of Energy (DOE) is amending its primary standards for occupational radiation protection. This final rule is the culmination of a systematic analysis to identify the elements of a comprehensive radiation protection program and determine those elements of such a program that should be codified as DOE continues its transition from a system of contractually-based nuclear safety standards to regulatory-based requirements. The final rule codifies requirements previously established in DOE's contractually-based standards, clarifies certain issues identified during implementation of programs to ensure compliance with the original rule, and corrects minor errors.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/11/04/98-27366/occupational-radiation-protection)
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