10 CFR § 835.208 - Limits for members of the public entering a controlled area.

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title: "10 CFR § 835.208 - Limits for members of the public entering a controlled area."
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section_name: "Limits for members of the public entering a controlled area."
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part_name: "OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION"
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# 835.208 Limits for members of the public entering a controlled area.

The total effective dose limit for members of the public exposed to radiation and/or radioactive material during access to a controlled area is 0.1 rem (0.001 Sv) in a year.

[72 FR 31926, June 8, 2007]