Radiological Protection of the Environment Survey

This survey aims to collect information on how the Radiological Protection of the Environment (RPE) recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) are applied, interpreted, and perceived in different national, operational, and scientific contexts. The results will help identify current practices, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening RPE. Detailed background information, practical guidance, and data protection provisions are provided on the survey webpage.

If you have any questions or wish to receive a summary of the results, please contact the NEA Radiological Protection and Human Aspects of Nuclear Safety Division RP-HANS@oecd-nea.org.

By completing this survey, you consent to participate voluntarily under the conditions described in the Background Information document.

The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Warning: We encourage respondents to use PDF version to gather their responses beforehand to safeguard against potential data loss due to unexpected interruption. Additionally, it is possible to make modifications after submitting the survey by using the same computer and browser.

Part I: Background Information

This information will help to interpret the survey results. Please note that no personal data will be published, and all responses will be treated confidentially.

1.Contact information(Required.)

Name

Organisation

Country

Email address

2.Are you responding to this survey mainly on behalf of your organisation or in an individual capacity (based on your own expertise)?(Required.)

On behalf of my organisation/institution.

In an individual capacity (personal expertise).

Both/mixed perspective.

Prefer not to answer.

3.Which of the following best describes your organisation's main type or field of work?(Required.)

Other (please specify)

4.What is your own professional background or primary area of expertise? (Please select all that apply.)(Required.)

Radiological protection (human-focused).

Radiological protection (non-human biota).

Environmental impact assessment.

Policy development or regulation.

Research and modelling.

Monitoring or data collection.

Communication or stakeholder engagement.

I do not know / prefer not to answer.

Other (please specify)

5.How familiar are you personally with the RPE recommendations in ICRP 103 and RPE-specific ICRP publications such as 108, 124, and 148?(Required.)

Very familiar – I use or refer to them regularly.

Somewhat familiar – I am aware of their content.

Limited familiarity – I know of them but have not used them directly.

Not familiar.

I do not know / prefer not to answer.

6.Are you currently involved in activities related to RPE (e.g., assessment, research, regulation, or policy development)?(Required.)

Yes

I do not know / prefer not to answer.

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