FDA, Conducts ongoing product radiation control programs. Regulates desgin and manufacture of electronic products, including x-ray equipment. Protects against exposure to faulty manufacturing. Inspects X-ray equipment, Agreement States, Contracts with NRC to enforce radiation protection regulations. Licenses and regulates use of radioisotopes and other radioactive materials. Inspects hospitals and imaging centers for radiation safety. May institute their own radiation safety regulations, OSHA, Monitors places of employment. Regulates occupational exposure to radiation. Regulates employees right to know about workplace hazards. Requires employers to provide written notification and training to employees, NCRP National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Sets radiation protection standards based on ICRP recommendations. Shares information, assists with combining resources, develops radiation concepts, and cooperates with other organizations. Not an enforcement agency, ICRP International Commission on Radiologic Protection, International authority on safe use of ionizing radiation. Makes recommendations for occupational and public dose limits. Not an enforcement agency, NAS/ NRC BEIR National academy of Sciences/ National Research Counsil Committee on the Biologic Effects of Ionizing radiation, Studies biologic effects of ionizing radiation and risk assessment. Studied groups such as early radiation workers, atomic bomb victims, UNSEAR Unites Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, Evaluates exposure from radioactive materials, radiation producing machines, and radiation accidents. Develops risk assessments for radiation-induced cancer and genetic effects through use of epidemiologic data, EPA, Responsible for protecting the health of humans and the safeguarding of the natural environment. Develops and enforces regulations about the control of radiation in the envrionment, NRC Nuclear regulatory commission, Publishes 10 CF 20. Controls possession, use, and production of atomic energy. Enforces radiation protection for nuclear power plants, fuel, waste material, radioactive substances, etc. Licenses users

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