Texas Industrial Radiography Gamma Practice Test

What agency regulates activities and enforces regulations for industrial radiography operations under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Federal Government?

1. US NRC

2. US AEC

3. US OSHA

4. US DOE

The correct answer is: US NRC

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is the agency responsible for regulating activities and enforcing regulations related to the use of radioactive materials in industrial radiography. This includes ensuring that safety standards are met to protect workers, the public, and the environment from the hazards associated with the radiation emitted during radiography operations. The NRC establishes rules and guidelines that operators must follow, conducts inspections, and oversees licensing for entities involved in industrial radiography. Their regulatory authority encompasses a wide range of activities that utilize radioactive sources, ensuring public health and safety. The other agencies listed focus on different aspects of regulation. For example, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), which was dissolved in 1975, handled atomic energy regulation before being succeeded by the NRC. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) focuses primarily on workplace safety, providing regulations that govern worker protections but does not specifically regulate radioactive materials. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) manages the country’s energy policies and the nuclear weapons program, but its role does not specifically involve regulating industrial radiography.