NDAWG - National Dose Assessment Working Group

WHAT'S NEW

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Published report on short-term releases to the atmosphere NDAWG/2/2011

Published Guidance Note 4: Guidance on considering uncertainty and variability in radiological assessments

Published Guidance Note 5: Estimation and use of results on exposure to Direct Radiation

Published Guidance Note 6: Guidance on short term release assessments

Published 2011 Reference Database Report

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There are no NDAWG guidance notes out for consultation at this time.

The aim of NDAWG

The aim of NDAWG is to bring together people and organisations with responsibility for, and/or an interest in, the assessment of radiation doses to the public from the operation of the nuclear industry and from minor users of radioactivity. The main focus of the work of NDAWG will be past, present and future authorised discharges and direct radiation; initially the Group's scope will not include accidents or solid waste disposal.

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference for NDAWG are given below. These were reviewed and revised at the 18th NDAWG meeting (November 2010).

1. To facilitate the exchange of data and views between all parties on assessment methodologies and to promote the use of best practice and consistent methodologies through dissemination of NDAWG guidance.

2. To advance the understanding between groups who are likely to have differing objectives and views on dose assessment methods.

3. To meet on a regular basis (every 9 months) to discuss matters of mutual concern, and developments arising out of research, case histories (eg, recent consultations) or changes in government policy.

4. To initiate debate beyond the group on key issues, as necessary (for example via the Society for Radiological Protection).

5. To keep abreast of national and international developments and research on dose assessment methodologies, and to provide feedback to the appropriate UK authorities for input into international bodies.

6. To facilitate the development of coherent transparent methods for the assessment of radiation dose to the public from all pathways. This includes consideration of the use of dose and risk coefficients in dose assessments but not their derivation, although NDAWG will keep informed of developments in this area