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Hazardous Materials: Withdrawal of Radiation Protection Program Requirement

Direct final rule.

RSPA is removing Radiation Protection Program regulations and related modal provisions that require the development and maintenance of a written radiation protection program for persons who offer, accept for transportation, or transport radioactive materials. This action is necessary to address difficulties and complexities concerning implementation of and compliance with the requirements for a radiation protection program, as evidenced by comments received from the radioactive material transportation industry and other interested parties.

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