Radiological Health Advisory Board Meeting November 9, 2011

Call to order – Maureen Dempsey, M.D., Chief Deputy for Public Health Call to order – Maureen Dempsey, M.D., Chief Deputy for Public Health Welcome and introduction – Dr. Dempsey Welcome and introduction – Dr. Dempsey Roll Call Roll Call Approval of agenda Approval of agenda Approval of May 25, 2011 meeting minutes Approval of May 25, 2011 meeting minutes Meeting Items

Rulemaking Activities 12VAC5-481 (Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: 12VAC5-481 (Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations: Currently 12VAC5-481 is being revised to include the 2009 update of CRCPDs SSR. Currently 12VAC5-481 is being revised to include the 2009 update of CRCPDs SSR. Currently under OAG review. Currently under OAG review. There will be a 60 day public comment period once published on the Town Hall website. There will be a 60 day public comment period once published on the Town Hall website.

Rulemaking Activities 12VAC5-490 (Radioactive Materials Fee Schedule): 12VAC5-490 (Radioactive Materials Fee Schedule): The fees in 22 categories are being lowered. The fees in 22 categories are being lowered. The amendment was approved by the Commissioner on April 12 th and is currently under Governor review. The amendment was approved by the Commissioner on April 12 th and is currently under Governor review.

Mineral Earthquake Dominion declared an ALERT. Dominion declared an ALERT. A member of DRH went to North Anna Power Station to retrieve samples to be analyzed. A member of DRH went to North Anna Power Station to retrieve samples to be analyzed. These samples included a 10 minute air sample, a water sample from the discharge canal, two environmental badges, and activation of the low volume continuous air monitor at North Anna. These samples included a 10 minute air sample, a water sample from the discharge canal, two environmental badges, and activation of the low volume continuous air monitor at North Anna.

Mineral Earthquake A determination for VDH to continue monitoring for the remainder of the week was made. A determination for VDH to continue monitoring for the remainder of the week was made. At the end of the week it was decided to continue monitoring for a second week due to Hurricane Irene. At the end of the week it was decided to continue monitoring for a second week due to Hurricane Irene. The scope of the monitoring was expanded to encompass Surry Nuclear Power Station. The scope of the monitoring was expanded to encompass Surry Nuclear Power Station.

Mineral Earthquake It was decided to terminate the exercise of environmental monitoring at Surry on September 2 nd. It was decided to terminate the exercise of environmental monitoring at Surry on September 2 nd. Monitoring at North Anna was terminated on September 15 th. Monitoring at North Anna was terminated on September 15 th. Results are posted on the Environmental webpage. Results are posted on the Environmental webpage.

Uranium In early December the National Academy of Science (NAS) will release their study on uranium mining/milling in Virginia. In early December the National Academy of Science (NAS) will release their study on uranium mining/milling in Virginia. Also Chmura Economic & Analytics Study will release their socioeconomic study for review by the Uranium Subcommittee. Also Chmura Economic & Analytics Study will release their socioeconomic study for review by the Uranium Subcommittee. On December 12 th the Uranium Subcommittee will be meeting. On December 12 th the Uranium Subcommittee will be meeting.

Program Activities X-Ray X-Ray Radioactive Materials Radioactive Materials Environmental monitoring Environmental monitoring Emergency Preparedness/Response Emergency Preparedness/Response

X-ray Program Recently hired a wage employee. Recently hired a wage employee. MQSA contract was completed with FDA. MQSA contract was completed with FDA. Purchased a new UNFORS survey meter. Purchased a new UNFORS survey meter.

Radioactive Materials Program Responded to two incidents since last meeting. Responded to two incidents since last meeting. Fixed Gauge: Fixed Gauge: - Fixed gauge found at Cycle Systems scrap yard in Lynchburg; - Determined that the gauge came from Dan River, Inc.; - Dan River, Inc. declared bankruptcy in 2008; and - RMP has possession of gauge for proper disposal.

Radioactive Materials Program Portable Gauge: Portable Gauge: - A portable gauge being transported in the bed of a pick-up was damaged on I-64 in Goochland; - Gauge was run over by other vehicles; - Licensees RSO responded, performed surveys and packaged the pieces for transport; and - RMP staff investigated at licensees office. Recruiting for two wage employees: Recruiting for two wage employees: One Licenser/Inspector and one Admin Asst. One Licenser/Inspector and one Admin Asst.

Environmental Monitoring Program Completed 2 nd and 3 rd quarter sampling and analysis, results are posted on webpage. Completed 2 nd and 3 rd quarter sampling and analysis, results are posted on webpage. Hired program Director (Marvin Rideout). Hired program Director (Marvin Rideout). Hired two new wage employees and filled existing wage position. Hired two new wage employees and filled existing wage position. Increasing frequency from quarterly to weekly for air and water. Increasing frequency from quarterly to weekly for air and water.

Emergency Preparedness DRH staff participated in the annual evaluated exercise, July 19 th at Surry Nuclear Power Station. DRH staff participated in the annual evaluated exercise, July 19 th at Surry Nuclear Power Station. One deficiency item was identified for DRH, which was corrected on August 18th. One deficiency item was identified for DRH, which was corrected on August 18th. Reviewing state plan and DRH procedures for updates. Reviewing state plan and DRH procedures for updates. Providing training when requested. Providing training when requested. Participated in the VDEM conference. Participated in the VDEM conference.

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Agenda (cont) Proposed Bylaws – Dr. Dempsey Proposed Bylaws – Dr. Dempsey Old Business Old Business Opportunity for public comments (5 minutes each) Opportunity for public comments (5 minutes each) New business New business Next meeting Next meeting Adjournment Adjournment