Derek Favret*, U.S. Department of Energy; Edward Regnier, U.S. Department of Energy; Andrew Wallo, U.S. Department of Energy
Abstract: The Department of Energy is drafting a handbook to assist program and field offices in understanding what is necessary and acceptable for implementing the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) provisions of DOE Order 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and Environment. The handbook identifies the goals, requirements and issues that should be addressed in an ALARA process and reviews past case studies from throughout the department to further assist in implementing this process. Utilization of the ALARA process ensures optimization techniques are integrated into the design and analyses of programmatic options to support DOE’s diverse missions and protect the public and the environment.
