ICRP2021+1 | Vancouver, Canada | 6-10 November 2022
Protection of the environment from exposure to ionising radiation: why and how evolution is timely for the ICRP system
J. Garnier-Laplace 1, N.E. Martinez 2, 3, D. Copplestone 4, T. Schneider 5, A. Mayall 6, C-M. Larsson 7
1 OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, Division of radiological protection and Human Aspects of Nuclear Safety, 46 quai Alphonse Le Gallo, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France; 2 Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, 342 Computer Ct, Anderson, SC 29625, USA; 3 Center for Radiation Protection Knowledge, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA; 4 University of Stirling, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland; 5 Nuclear Protection Evaluation Center, 28 rue de la Redoute, F-92260 Fontenay-aux-Roses, France; 6 Environment Agency, Ghyll Mount, Gillan Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9BP, UK; 7 Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, PO Box 655 Miranda NSW 2228, Australia
Citation
Garnier-Laplace, J., Martinez, N.E., Copplestone, D., Schneider, T., Mayall, A., Larsson, C-M., 2023. Protection of the environment from exposure to ionising radiation: why and how evolution is timely for the ICRP system. Ann. ICRP 52(1-2) Annex, 26-32.
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Abstract
Currently, several task groups are addressing complementary aspects in support of improved ICRP’s recommendations and ultimately, a more robust approach to protection of the environment from deleterious effects of exposure to ionising radiation. In this context, ongoing developments are briefly presented, with some examples of new methods that have been conceived and implemented (e.g. statistical extrapolation models to quantify the range of radiosensitivity within a taxonomic class and derive transparently and systematically benchmark values or ranges such as the Derived Consideration Reference levels- DCRLs). This paper also addresses the main goals of the ongoing task groups dealing with various aspects of Environmental Radiological Protection (ERP) and their interactions, and the potential need for reformulation of the goal(s) for ERP. The approaches taken by the task groups and the outcomes of their work are expected to inform an inclusive and holistic justification and optimisation process to be considered in the review of the general recommendations of the ICRP.