Appendix A: DOELAP Oversight Board Charter

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Appendix A

DOELAP OVERSIGHT BOARD

CHARTER

PURPOSE

The DOE Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) Oversight Board is established to advise the

DOELAP Administrator with respect to technical dosimetry issues, review of recommendations by the

DOELAP Performance Evaluation Program Administrator (PEPA) with respect to accreditation of DOE

site personnel dosimetry or radiobioassay programs, review of the Performance Testing Laboratory (PTL)

and review of DOELAP technical standards and site assessment criteria. The primary purpose of the

Board is support to the DOELAP Administrator to maintain long term continuity of DOE site dosimetry or

radiobioassay programs. Another purpose is to ensure technical quality and consistency of DOELAP

technical standards and site assessments.

ORGANIZATION

Membership on the Board shall be appointed by the DOELAP Administrator. Candidates are selected from

nominations by the respective DOE field organizations. The Oversight Board typically consists of five

members who each serve a five year term. Members of the Oversight Board shall select one member to

serve, for a three year period, as chairman. Reappointment of members to subsequent terms may occur.

Members of the committee shall have expert knowledge of personnel dosimetry or radiobioassay practices

and regulatory requirements.

MEETINGS

The Board for the Personnel Dosimetry DOELAP normally meets twice a year to review laboratory

accreditation documentation. The Board for the Radiobioassay DOELAP normally meets once per year.

The voting criteria and quorum for the DOELAP Oversight Board functions shall be by simple majority of

at least three voting members.

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