Updates to New Jersey's Radiation Safety Rules
Official: Radiation Protection Programs, N.J.A.C. 7:28-3, -14, -15, and -16
Reading: This document is a notice of rule proposal for radiation protection programs under N.J.A.C. 7:28, which addresses radiological safety and licensing, not climate, clean energy, or environmental protection in the policy sense covered by this classification system.
The state is asking for public input on these changes until July 18, 2025.
In clear language
New Jersey is updating its radiation protection rules to strengthen how the state handles radioactive materials and protects public health. These updates affect how radiation is monitored, reported, and managed across various industries and facilities. The state is asking for public input on these changes until July 18, 2025.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Healthcare facilities and hospitals that use radioactive materials for medical imaging and treatment
- Industrial facilities and laboratories that work with radioactive substances
- Nuclear facilities and power plants operating in New Jersey
- Environmental and public health agencies responsible for monitoring radiation safety
- New Jersey residents living near facilities that use or store radioactive materials
What can you do?
- Review the proposal at https://dep.nj.gov/rules/notice-of-rule-proposals/20250519a/ and submit written comments before July 18, 2025
- Attend the public hearing (date and location listed on the notice page) to ask questions or voice concerns
- Contact your local environmental health office if you have questions about radiation safety in your area
Timeline
- Comment period closes: 2025-07-18
- Public hearing scheduled (see notice page)
- 2025-05-19 - Rule proposal published
- 2025-07-18 - Comment period closes
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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