Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee (FPTRPC)

Three Year Business Plan 2004 - 2007
Approved On: OCTOBER 28, 2004

"To advance the development and harmonization of practices and standards for radiation protection within Federal, Provincial and Territorial jurisdictions, and to communicate these to the people of Canada"

Table of Contents

• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Background
• Terms Of Reference
• Reporting and Accountability
• Environmental Scan
• Business Overview
• Three Year Business Activities
• Recent Accomplishments
• Appendix I- FPTRPC Membership
  • Provincial and Territorial Members
  • Federal Members
  • Observers
• Appendix II - Sub-Committees And Working Groups

Executive Summary

This Business Plan presents an overview of the work of Canada's Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee (FPTRPC), focusing in particular on those activities to be undertaken during the three fiscal years commencing April 1, 2004. The work of the FPTRPC is assisted through several Sub-committees and Working Groups, supported by the efforts and resources brought to the table by the FPTRPC membership representatives and by other organizations (governmental and non-governmental). In recognizing that in some jurisdictions the resources for radiation protection within government are limited or non-existent, the FPTRPC strives to support radiation protection activities within these jurisdictions.

The purpose of the Plan is to document and communicate the key business activities of the FPTRPC, resulting primarily from deliberations at its annual meetings held in October each year. Using a "rolling 3-year" approach, the Plan is updated annually. It reports progress achieved in the previous year and documents the agreed actions to be carried out over the next three years. It captures the short term and intermediate term business activities of the FPTRPC. This information is to be shared with a wide range of stakeholders, including key regulatory agencies across the various jurisdictions and for others with responsibilities in the field of radiation protection.

The role of the FPTRPC is to serve as the primary governmental forum to develop, promote, coordinate and harmonize the standards and practices for radiation protection within federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions within Canada, while recognizing the distinct responsibilities that each jurisdiction has in this field. The aim is directed towards benefiting organizations, whether in the public or private sector, and individuals, as workers, patients or as members of the public, who are affected by the actions of the regulatory, advisory and service agencies within their jurisdiction. Key strategies include the development of national standards, guidelines, codes of practice and model regulations.

The FPTRPC is also active in the promotion of, support for, involvement in and review of research initiatives of relevance to its mandate. It plays a coordinating role in the organizing and hosting of technical forums and workshops for the purpose of consulting with knowledgeable experts and for seeking input and feedback from stakeholders on major radiation protection initiatives and proposals affecting Canadians. It develops information resources and position statements; and liaises with national and international radiation protection organizations.

Introduction

This document (the Plan) presents the second three-year business plan developed by the FPTRPC. It covers the period commencing April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2007 . The content is based on deliberations up to and including those at the Committee's annual meetings held in Ottawa each year during the month of October. The Committee will use this Plan to report on progress in its business initiatives during the past year and to record its directions for the coming three years. A summary of recent accomplishments is also included in this plan.

The Plan represents the principal business document of the FPTRPC. Other detailed transaction records, comprising Committee meeting minutes as well as reports and notes prepared by Sub-committees and Working Groups, are available as separate documents. The Plan outlines the major goals and objectives of the FPTRPC and describes the reporting and accountability relationships. It provides information for use by other Federal Provincial Territorial Committees and Councils, and by professional organizations concerned with the broader areas of environmental, occupational and public health and safety in Canada .

A brief history of the FPTRPC is provided in the Background section, summarizing its formation, business to date, as well the activities of its predecessor organization (the Federal Provincial Sub-committee on Radiation Surveillance). To orient readers, the Terms of Reference of the FPTRPC are given as part of the Background. The Plan includes a brief Environmental Scan, reflecting current domestic and international circumstances within which the FPTRPC conducts its business. A summary of the principal business initiatives is given. Detailed work activities of the Committee, its Sub-committees and Working Groups, are provided together with a list of the work priorities. Other business items referred to include such matters as international liaison and Canadian representation on international bodies. Appendices are provided which detail the composition of and representation on the FPTRPC and its Sub-committees and Working Groups.

Background

The FPTRPC was created in 1993, as a result of the termination of its predecessor - the Federal Provincial Sub-committee on Radiation Surveillance (FPSRS). The FPSRS was a Sub-committee of the Federal Provincial Committee on Environmental and Occupational Health, which in turn reported to the Council of Deputy Ministers of Health. The FPSRS operated for a period of some ten years, until a restructuring took place in the early 1990s by the federal government to reduce the number of Committees, Sub-committees and Working Groups.

The members of the FPSRS had recognized that the meetings were very beneficial for the coordination and development of radiation protection programs across Canada and for addressing issues of national importance. International incidents such as the Chernobyl nuclear accident and domestic issues, such as the concern for radon gas in homes and other buildings, hi-lighted the importance of coordinating the limited resources nationally to address these matters. Therefore a proposal was made by the membership to reform the FPSRS as an independent Committee (FPTRPC) which would have its reporting relationship through the member jurisdiction departments that were to be represented on the new Committee. Formal support for the Committee was requested of and received from each of the jurisdictions of the former FPSPS. The Territories were also invited to participate, even though they had no identified radiation protections departments. The costs for holding an annual meeting would be shared amongst the members. The FPTRPC held its first formal meeting in October 1993.

Since that time, the FPTRPC has held regular annual meetings, has developed its Terms of Reference (see next page) and established a number of Sub-committees and Working Groups to address the detailed technical aspects of the Committee's work. A list of the major achievements to date is provided in this Plan. The FPTRPC continues to liaise with the Federal-Provincial Committee on Environmental and Occupational Health, concerning matters of mutual interest (e.g. drinking water quality guidelines). Expansion of the FPTRPC is a key initiative to achieving effective representation of appropriate federal government agencies. In 1999 the Department of National Defence formally joined the FPTRPC to become the third federal organization, along with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Health Canada . Communication with other domestic organizations and with international bodies is actively being pursued. In particular the Canadian radiation protection community has been informed of its work through articles published in the bulletins of the Canadian Radiation Protection Association and the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists.

Terms of Reference

Mission

To advance the development and harmonization of practices and standards for radiation protection within Federal, Provincial and Territorial jurisdictions.

Mandate

An intergovernmental Committee established to support Federal, Provincial and Territorial radiation protection agencies in their respective mandates by:

1. providing a national focus for government radiation protection agencies;
   
   
2. promoting the harmonization of radiation health and safety programs;
   
   
3. identifying emerging issues in radiation protection and recommending actions to the appropriate jurisdictions;
   
   
4. developing and harmonizing radiation protection standards, guidelines and input for legislation;
   
   
5. providing a forum for representatives of the provinces and territories, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Department of National Defence, Health Canada and other federal departments/agencies;
   
   
6. considering requests from other governmental committees and agencies concerned with health, safety and environmental issues and liasing regularly with such committees and agencies.

To fulfill its mandate, the Committee may establish subcommittees and working groups.

Membership

The Committee shall consist of one delegate from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, one delegate from the Department of National Defence, one delegate from Health Canada and one delegate from each Province or Territory, with the exception that Ontario may have two delegates, representing the Ministries of Labour and Health & Long-Term Care. The delegates should be those individuals directly responsible for radiation protection within their respective jurisdictions. The Chair may also invite observers and resource personnel to attend meetings as necessary.

Sponsors

The Committee operates under the auspices of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Health Canada and the Provinces and Territories. In this partnership, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Health Canada fund travel expenses, while the Provinces and Territories assume responsibility for accommodation and meals.

Reporting

Delegates are responsible for reporting on the transactions of the Committee to their respective jurisdictions.

Meeting Frequency

There will be at least one annual face-to-face meeting, normally held in Ottawa . The meeting will include at least one session chaired by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, one by Health Canada and a session for the Provincial/Territorial delegates.

Role of Delegates

All delegates should come prepared to represent their respective governments and constituents, and be responsible for keeping their governments informed of decisions made. Delegates must also be prepared to contribute time, effort and resources to any subcommittees, working groups or review groups that the Committee may establish.

Quorum

A minimum of seven (7) delegates shall constitute a quorum.

Voting

Decisions, for which a vote is required, shall be determined by a simple majority of delegates present, with each Federal, Provincial and Territorial agency accorded one (1) vote.

Chair

Three co-chairs shall be appointed for each session. The host federal agencies will each appoint one (1) co-chair, and the Provincial/Territorial elected chair will be the other. The Provincial/Territorial chair will be elected by simple majority vote. Appointments will be for a two (2) year term and may be renewed. The co-chairs will be responsible for producing the agenda at least two weeks prior to each meeting. Official documents of the Committee will be signed by the co-chairs.

Secretariate

Secretariat services will be provided to the Committee by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and by Health Canada as required. All records and other documents pertaining to the official proceedings shall be distributed to the delegates by the secretariat. Draft minutes of meetings shall be distributed to all delegates within six (6) weeks after any meeting.

Reporting and Accountability

The work of the FPTRPC covers a broad range of radiation protection matters, concerned with environmental, occupational and public health and safety issues, emergency preparedness etc.

Members of the FPTRPC represent their respective jurisdictions at the meetings and are responsible for reporting to their agency on the business transactions that result. In addition it is expected that members will seek input from and provide information to other agencies within their jurisdiction on the business of the FPTRPC. Each Member is accountable to their agency for bringing forward to their jurisdiction matters of concern that fall within the scope and mandate of the FPTRPC.

Draft minutes of meetings (normally held in October each year) are prepared and distributed to members within six weeks of the completion of the meetings. Members are obligated to report back in a timely manner to their respective agencies on the business conducted and the decisions reached. Members will undertake tasks additional to those carried out during the meetings, through participating on Sub-committee and Working Groups, in order to support the overall work of the FPTRPC. This entails a commitment of time and resources to help complete the appointed tasks.

The FPTRPC strives to ensure effective communication with other national and international organizations through direct information exchanges and through participation by representatives from FPTRPC member agencies on Committees and Working Groups. In certain cases these interactions are required as result of obligations under international agreements.

Of particular interest to the FPTRPC are the following organizations:

Environmental Scan

Radiation protection in Canada is challenged by the complexity of the multiple jurisdictions responsible for different aspects of the radiation protection agenda. The demands of international trade and cooperation can further constrain sovereign activities. Many types of radiation technologies are imported for use in Canada. These may not automatically conform to accepted Canadian standards. Canada is officially bi-lingual, which places requirements on importers of goods to ensure that documentation, operating instructions, health and safety information as well as labels and warning signs are available in both French and English. As a member state of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Canada has obligations concerning international safeguard requirements for controlling access to nuclear materials, along with its domestic requirements for the control of substances associated with the nuclear fuel cycle. Concerns continue regarding the specter of terrorism involving nuclear weapons, the use of "dirty bombs" to disperse radioactivity, or attacks on major nuclear facilities (e.g. reactors).

Responsibility for workplace health and safety is under the jurisdiction of the provinces and territories, typically through their Worker Compensation Boards or Departments of Health or Labour. The exception is where this is explicitly a federal domain, such as in federal departments, agencies and corporations, the armed forces, national research organizations and those industries involved in inter-provincial land transportation, air and maritime services and telecommunications. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is the federal agency responsible for the control of nuclear substances and facilities, as well as the resulting radiation exposure, except within the Canadian armed forces. Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) however are not regulated by the CNSC except when these materials are being transported or imported/exported. NORM remains the responsibility of the provinces and territories, except where this is explicitly in a federal setting. Radiation emitting devices, other than those using nuclear substances, are subject to federal requirements at the point of sale or importation regarding standards for design, construction and functioning. Otherwise, for installation and use the jurisdiction is again provincial or territorial, except for those devices installed and used in federal facilities or in federally regulated industries. The Canada Labour Code prevails in federal jurisdictions, and for radiation protection the standards developed by Health Canada, as specified in its series of radiation protection safety codes, are applicable.

At the provincial and territorial levels, radiation protection is administered either through designated radiation protection programs or as part of the broader duties of occupational health and safety officers from the Workers Compensation Board or similar organization. For the provinces, radiation protection programs are based in various ministries or agencies . Some of the programs have regulatory authorities, while for others their functions are restricted to advisory and service roles and supporting the regulatory programs of other environmental, occupational and public health bodies. A full listing of the member organizations and their representatives on the FPTRPC is given in Appendix 1. One key area of responsibility for the provinces and territories is the delivery of healthcare, which is a major user of medical x-ray equipment. Protection of patients is a trade off in the optimization of exposure to achieve an acceptable level of diagnostic information. The introduction of computerized imaging modalities is leading to larger doses to the population. The advent of digital imaging requires renewed attention on the means for controlling exposures. Protection of healthcare workers is important as this group accounts for the largest number of occupationally exposed persons, at around 70% of all persons currently monitored routinely for occupational radiation exposure in Canada.

Business Overview

The work of the FPTRPC can be conveniently categorized under the following twelve headings:

• Diagnostic Radiology - medical x-ray practices, reference doses, new technology (digital), mammography & other standards, radiological exposure trends
• Dose Limits and Worker Issues - harmonization of limits (workers; general public; pregnant worker); worker suspension, return to work, injury claims and compensation
• Dosimetry Services and Dose Records - approval of commercial services, wearing of dosimeters, changes to doses records, accessing the National Dose Registry
• FPTRPC Administration - membership/representation, terms of reference, work plans, meetings, minutes & reports, sub-committees and working groups, communication/liaison
• Standards and Guidelines - International standards (ICRP, IAEA, ICNIRP, WHO), national guidelines (e.g. drinking water, radon in homes), other agencies (DND, HRDC)
• Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials - jurisdiction, national NORM guidelines, identification, regulatory controls, waste management, worker protection, transportation,
• Non-ionizing Radiation - sunlamps and sun awareness, lasers, microwave and RF devices, cell phones and towers, radio transmitters, VDTs, 60Hz- ELF, ultrasound items
• Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy - quality assurance, patient doses, accident reporting
• Nuclear Emergency Preparedness - preparedness/response planning, intervention levels and protective action guidelines, support services (environmental, laboratory & human testing)
• Radiation Emitting Devices - legislation, Safety Codes, development/updating process
• Radiation Safety and Control Issues - legislation, licensing, inspections, evaluations
• Resources in Canada - government programs/ staffing, private services, advisory bodies, instrumentation & equipment, calibration/testing laboratories, research/education programs

These categories provide a broad description of the range of issues that the FPTRPC deals with in the course of its business deliberations. Specific items under consideration are given in the following Business Activities listing, with their assignment to a sub-committee or working group.

Business Activities

Recent Accomplishments

A number of major accomplishments have been achieved by the FPTRPC, notably the preparation of major information documents and supporting the development of documents by other organizations. The following list of items is provided to hi-light the major areas of work completed during the past six years and those items that are in progress:

FPTRPC ITEMS

1. Report - Technical Quality Assurance Standards for Dosimetry Services in Canada (AECB Regulatory Standard S-106) 1998
   
   
2. Report - Health Effects and Exposure Guidelines Related to Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) 50/60 Hz Electric and Magnetic Fields : An Overview 1998
   
   
3. Report - Solar and Artificial Ultraviolet Radiation: Health Effects and Protective Measures (Position Statement and Overview) 1999.
   
   
4. Report - Canadian Guidelines for the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) 2000.
   
   
5. Annual Summary Reports - Meetings of the Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee for the Canadian Radiation Protection Association and Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists; 2000 - 2003
   
   
6. Guidelines for Tanning Salon Owners, Operators and Users (2001); Prepared by Health Canada in collaboration with the FPTRPC
   
   
7. Workshop - Harmonization of the Dose Limits for Pregnant Workers: October 21^st, 2002 in Ottawa and hosted by Dept. of National Defense
   
   

Supported Items

1. Canadian Guidelines for the Restriction of Radioactively Contaminated Food and Water Following a Nuclear Emergency (Health Canada) 2001
   
   
2. Canadian Mammography Quality Guidelines (Health Canada) 2002
   
   
3. Guidelines for Interventions in Nuclear Emergencies (Health Canada) - November 2003
   
   
4. Making Changes to Dose-related Information Filed with the National Dose Registry (C-260) ; Keeping Radiation Exposures and Doses "As Low AS Reasonably Achievable - ALARA" (G - 129). (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission)- In progress
   
   
5. Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality - Radiological Characteristics; 2004 draft update completed and submitted to FPT Drinking Water Committee
   
   

Appendix I

Provincial and Territorial Members

Prince Edward Island     

Joe Bradley
Manager, Environmental Health
Dept. of Health and Social Services
16 Garfield Street P.O. Box 2000
Charlottetown , P.E.I. C1A 2N8
Tel: (902) 368-4792
Fax: (902) 368-6468
Email: joebradley@ihis.org

Newfoundland and Labrador     

Al Samms
Department of Government Services
Confederation Bldg
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NL A1B 4J6
Tel: (709) 729-0218
Fax: (709) 729-3445
Email: asamms@gov.nl.ca

New Brunswick     

Mark C. Allen
Project Manager
Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
Health and Wellness
P.O. Box 5100
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5G8
Tel: (506) 453-2323
Fax: (506) 453-8702
Email: mark.allen@gnb.ca

Nova Scotia     

Rain Yang
Occupational Hygienist
Occupational Health and Safety Division
Department of Environment and Labour
202 - 10 Webster Street
Kentville, N.S. B4N 1H7
Tel: (902) 679-6326
Fax: (902) 679-5166
Email: yangr@gov.ns.ca

Quebec     

Richard Tremblay
Physicien biomédical
Responsable du contrôle de la qualité du PQDCS
Ministry of Health
1075, Chemin Ste-Foy 12e étage
Québec, Que. G1S 2M1
Tél: (418) 266-6765
Fax: (418) 266-7510
Email: richard.tremblay@msss.gouv.qc.ca

Ontario     

Allison Stuart
Director - Emergency management Unit
Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care
suite 801 - 415 Younge Street
Toronto, Ont. M5B 2E7
Tel: (416) 212-6359
Fax: (416) 212-4466
Email: allison.stuart@moh.gov.on.ca

Ontario     

Gabriel Mansour
Provincial Coordinator
Professional & Specialised Service
Occupational Health and Safety Branch
Ontario Ministry of Labour
655 Bay St. 14th Floor
Toronto, Ont. M7A 1T7
Tel: (416) 326-1404
Fax: (416) 326-7761
Email: gabriel.mansour@mol.gov.on.ca

Ontario     

Ontario Labour Alternate:
Ken Gilmer
Manager, Radiation Protection Service
Occupational Health and Safety Branch
Ontario Ministry of Labour
81A Resources Road
Weston, Ont. M9P 3T1
Tel: (416) 235-5916
Fax: (416) 235-5926
Email: ken.gilmer@mol.gov.on.ca

Manitoba     

Dr. Ingvar Fife
Department of Medical Physics
Cancer Care Manitoba
675 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, Man. R3E 0V9
Tel: (204) 787-2213
Fax: (204) 775-1684
Email: ingvar.fife@cancercare.mb.ca

Saskatchewan     

Wayne Tiefenbach
Radiation Safety Unit
Department of Labour
400 - 1870 Albert Street
Regina, Sask. S4P 4W1
Tel: (306) 787-4538
Fax: (306) 787-2208
Email: wtiefenbach@lab.gov.sk.ca

Alberta     

Gary Hughes
Radiation Health & Safety Specialist
Alberta Human Resources & Employment
10808-99th Avenue, 8th Floor
Edmonton, Alta. T5K 0G5
Tel: (780) 415-0612
Fax: (780) 422-0014
Email: gary.hughes@gov.ab.ca

British Columbia     

Brian Phillips
Radiation Protection Services
B.C. Centre for Disease Control
655 West - 12th Avenue (Main Floor)
Vancouver B.C. V5Z 4R4
Tel: (604) 660-6630
Fax: (604) 660-6628
Email: brian.phillips@bccdc.ca

Yukon     

Coleman Sinclair
Workers' Compensation Health & Safety Board
401 Strickland Street
Whitehorse, Y.T. Y1A 5N8
Tel: (867) 667-5376
Fax: (867) 393-6279
Email: coleman.sinclair@gov.yk.ca

Northwest Territories     

Dale Hills
Industrial Hygienist
WCB Prevention Services
P.O. Box 8888
Yellowknife, N.W.T. X1A 2R3
Tel: (867) 669-4407 or 1-800-661-0792
Fax: (867) 873-0262
Email: daleh@wcb.nt.ca

Nunavut     

Neil Kuisma CRSP
Chief Safety Officer - Prevention Services
WCB of NWT & Nunavut
Iqaluit, NU
Tel: (867) 979-8504 or 1-877-404-4407
Fax: (867) 979-8501
Email: neilk@wcb.nt.ca

Federal Members

Health Canada

Dr. Jack Cornett
Radiation Protection Bureau
Health Canada
775 Brookfield Rd
Postal Locator 6302A
Ottawa, Ont. K1A 1C1
Tel: (613) 954-6647
Fax: (613) 952-9071
Email: jack_cornett@hc-sc.gc.ca

Health Canada

Health Canada Alternate:
Robert P Bradley
Consumer & Clinical Radiation Protection
Bureau 775 Brookfield Road
Postal Locator 6302C
Ottawa, Ont. K1A 1C1
Tel: (613) 954-6701
Fax: (613) 952-7584
Email: robert_p_bradley@hc-sc.gc.ca

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Chris Clement
Director, Radiation Protection Division
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
P.O. Box 1046, 280 Slater St.
Ottawa, Ont. K1P 5S9
Tel: (613) 995-1524
Fax: (613)943-5086
Email: clementc@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

CNSC Alternate:
Kevin Bundy
Radiation Protection Division
P.O. Box 1046, 280 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ont. K1P 5S9
Tel: (613) 995-1760
Fax: (613) 943-5086
Email: bundyk@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

Department of National Defence

David B. Knight, Acting Head
Office of Regulatory and Legal Affairs
Director General Nuclear Safety (DGNS)
Department of National Defence
Rm 1702 Standard Life Building
280 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0K2
Tel: (613) 995-8253
Fax: (613) 992-5537
Email: knight.db@forces.gc.ca

Department of National Defence

DND Alternate:
Mark Kuisma
QETE 4-6
Quality Engineering Test Establishment
Department of National Defence
101 Colonel By Dr.
Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0K2
Tel: (819) 994-8133
Fax: (819) 997-2523
Email: kuisma.mj@forces.gc.ca

Observers:

Human Resources and
Social Development Canada

Alternate: Evan Vandoros
Technical Services Unit
Place du Portage, Phase II 10th Floor
Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
165 Hotel de Ville Street
Gatineau, Que. K2A 0J2
Tel: (819) 994-0220
Fax: (819) 997-6795
E-mail: evan.vandoros@hrsdc_rhdcc.gc.ca

Transport Canada

Jaques Servant
Chief, A-OHIS
Transport Canada
Place de Ville. 4th Floor
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0N8
Tel: (613) 991-1271
Fax: (613) 954-1602
E-mail : servanj@tc.gc.ca

Appendix II

Sub-Committees/Working Groups/Representatives

Chairpersons and Membership
Note: Chairpersons are identified with (*) after their name; Non-members identified with (@)

1. Business Plan Working Group (BPWG):
   Brian Phillips (*); Jack Cornett; Gary Hughes; Richard Tremblay
   
   
2. Canadian NORM Working Group (CNWG):
   Wayne Tiefenbach (*); Gary Hughes; Anar Baweja (@); Dennis Novitsky (@); Randy Harper (@); Arthur Scott (@); Roger Stacey (@); CAPP representative, (@)
   
   
3. Communications Working Group (CWG):
   Jack Cornett (*), HC; Gabriel Monsour; Richard Tremblay; Patrick Parent, (@)
   
   
4. ELF Working Group (ELFWG):
   Brian Phillips (*); Daniel Goulet (@); Mark Kuisma; James McNamee (@); Randy Ross (@); Art Thansandote (@)
   
   
5. Emergency Planning Working Group:
   Jack Cornett (*); Brian Phillips; Chris Thorp: Chris Larue (@); CNSC members (TBA)
   
   
6. Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality - Radionuclides (GCDWQ-R reps)
   Ken Gilmer; Brian Phillips; Pat Wall ; David Morley (@)
   
   
7. Health Canada Mammography Working Group (HCMWG reps):
   Richard Tremblay (*); Wayne Tiefenbach
   
   
8. Industrial Radiography Regulations Harmonization Working Group (IRRHWG)
   Proposed - Dave Cochrane (@); M.W.O. Gosse (@); Hari Maharaj (@); Shane Mullin (@)
   
   
9. Joint Documents Working Group (JDWG):
   Gary Hughes (*); Bob Bradley; Kevin Bundy; Chris Thorpe; Dale Hills
   
   
10. Medical Utilization Working Group (MXUWG):
    Richard Tremblay (*); Lothar Doehler (@); Christian Lavoie (@); Slavi Vlahovich (@); Chester Neduzak
    
    
11. Provincial Radiation Dosimetry Review Sub-committee (PRDRSC):
    Wayne Tiefenbach (*); Ken Gilmer;Jack Cornett; Chris Thorpl
    
    
12. Radiation Standards Working Group (RSWG):
    Chris Thorpe (*); Bob Bradley; Kevin Bundy; Ken Gilmer; Brian Phillips; Al Samms
    
    
13. Radon Action Level Working Group (RALWG):
    Jack Cornett (*); Bliss Tracy (@); Rachel Lane (@); David Morley (@); Steve Webster (@); Arthur Scott (@); Martin Pierre (@); Jean-Claude Dessaud (@)
    
    
14. Survey Instrument Calibration Working Group (SICWG):
    Gabriel Monsour(*); Michel Periard (@); Lothar Doehler (@); CWO Warren MacDonald (@); Dan Sullivan (@)