Radiation protection of workers and the public by state and local radiation control programs

with other state and local radiation subject matter expertise.  The NOFO will support the development of guidance, recommendations, suggested state regulations and exchange of information in an effort to increase the existing tools, knowledge, and capabilities for radiological health staff throughout the country.  Because many State radiation control programs have very limited resources to tackle the public health issues that impact their communities, it is anticipated this funding will leverage and help increase their collective capabilities to assure radiation protection of the public and workers.  Funding this project will result in an overall reduction of risk, illness, and death associated with unnecessary exposure to radiation.