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Radiation Protection<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

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O<\/span>ur mission is protecting the public and radiation workers from unnecessary exposure to radiation. The Element is nationally recognized and is staffed with experts in health physics, engineering, emergency response planning, radiation physics and other diverse backgrounds. We continuously seek ways to improve our programs, procedures and technology for the benefit of New Jersey citizens.<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1699902551279{border-radius: 2px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Radioactive Materials” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/dep\/rpp\/rms\/rmsagree-1.htm” bgimg=”614″]Radioactive Materials are used for a number of industrial and medical applications. Find out how to apply for a radioactive materials license and access important information pertaining to regulations, information notices, forms, fees, and guidance documents.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Radon” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/radon\/” bgimg=”1016″]Radon is a radioactive gas and can be found in high concentrations in some homes. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Find out how to test for radon and fix the problem in your home or how to become a certified radon tester or mitigator.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”X-Ray Machines” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/rpp\/xrm\/index.htm” bgimg=”615″]X-ray producing machines play an important role in the medical diagnosis and have applications in industry. To protect patients and workers, all x-ray equipment must be registered and have a radiation safety survey performed by a qualified and certified individual. Find out how x-ray machines are registered and inspected for safety.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Technologist Certification” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/rpp\/tec\/index.htm” bgimg=”620″]Any person performing x-ray, therapy or nuclear medicine procedures must be licensed. Find out how these individuals are credentialed and the process to obtain a license in the state.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Nuclear Power” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/bne\/” bgimg=”616″]Nuclear power has had a long successful history in New Jersey. Find out how the public is protected through monitoring the environmental and safety inspections. Learn how the DEP remains prepared to respond to any emergency that might occur at a nuclear facility in the state.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Non-Ionizing Radiation” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/nrs\/” bgimg=”1027″]The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/reas\/” bgimg=”766″]Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Emergency Preparedness” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/radiation-emergencies\/about\/” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”628″]The Radiation Protection Element prepares for and responds to emergencies involving nuclear power plants, radioactive materials, and potential acts of radiological terrorism such as radiological dispersal devices (RDDs or \u201cdirty bombs\u201d). Learn how to stay ready for radiological emergencies.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”2″ css=”.vc_custom_1699906794221{padding-top: 6px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”4″ css=”.vc_custom_1699906609911{margin-top: 3px !important;margin-bottom: 1px !important;padding-top: 3px !important;padding-bottom: 1px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-regular fa-comment” title=”Commission on Radiation Protection (CORP)” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/corp\/”]The Commission is charged with the authority to formulate, adopt, promulgate, amend and repeal codes, rules and regulations as may be necessary to prohibit and prevent unnecessary radiation. The Commission holds public meetings monthly, ten times per year, from September through June.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-solid fa-chalkboard-user” title=”Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board)” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/board\/”]The Board consists of 15 members and is responsible to advise CORP on issues involving radiologic technology and to establish the standards for educational requirements to become radilogic technologists.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-solid fa-clipboard-list” title=”New Jersey Radiological Emergency Response Plan (NJRERP)” buttontitle=”Learn More” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/njrerp_pub_notice.pdf” targetlink=”true”]The NJRERP was created by the Radiation Accident Response Act and annual public hearings are held annually in July to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the plan.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-solid fa-newspaper” title=”Monthly Reports” buttontitle=”View Reports” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/monthly\/”]Interested in what is going on in the Radiation Protection Element, check out our monthly reports.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-solid fa-gavel” title=”Radiation Regulations” buttontitle=”View Regulations” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/rpe_regs\/”]Please note that the web page copy of N.J.A.C. 7:28 is provided as a public service and is not an official copy.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][info-box-shortcode icon=”fa fa-solid fa-users” buttontitle=”Contact Us” buttonlink=”https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/rpp\/contact\/”]<\/p>\n

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