A new approach to a site radiological control manual.

Abstract:

:The Pantex Plant significantly revised its Radiological Control Manual to improve its usability, streamline plant procedures, and clarify conflicting guidance. This article overviews the process used to develop the new Radiological Control Manual.

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Health Phys

journal_title

Health physics

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Farrell LM

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10.1097/00004032-200202001-00007

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2002-02-01 00:00:00

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S23-6

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2 Suppl

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0017-9078

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1538-5159

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82

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