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Welcome!

Welcome to the East Tennessee Chapter of the Health Physics Society (ETCHPS) Home Page.

The ETCHPS is a scientific and professional organization whose members specialize in occupational, environmental, and medical radiation safety. Our membership includes professionals involved in commercial, industrial, university, medical, and governmental radiation safety activities throughout eastern Tennessee. We are a regional affiliate of the Health Physics Society .

Chapter News:
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Congratulations! The Following East Tennessee HP Professionals have passed a portion of the ABHP Certification Exam:
Passing Part II

Tonya A. Bernhardt (ORISE)
Scott A Byers (Energx)
Ronald K. Rice (Nuclear Fuel Services) - ETCHPS Member
Stephen L. Sugarman (REAC/TS)
Michael S. Whittenbarger (ORNL)


Passing Part I

Norman W. Miller (State of Tennessee) - ETCHPS Member


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Steps are underway to presesnt both an ABHP Certification Exam and NRRPT Exam preparation class. If you are either interested in attending such a class or serving as an instructor please contact John Aperans at "japerans@secradcon.com" or 865-574-8861 (w) or 865-771-7553 (c)

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The ETCHPS is forming a subcommittee to work with the National HPS to establish a memorial scholarship in remembrance of Dr. Jim Turner. Jeff Chapman will be heading this effort. Contact Jeff at (865) 220-6351 if you are interested in serving on this committee.

Next Chapter Meeting:

June 16, 2009
Boeing Michigan Aeronautical Research Center (BOMARC) Pu/Am Revediation Project
Location: Gondolier Restaurant
Oak Ridge, TN
Time: 5:30 PM (Social)
6:00 - 7:30 PM (Presentation)

Member Comments Needed!

Proposal to Amend Tennessee State Code Concerning Radiological Waste

See Senate Bill 2733

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Toxco letter to Senator McNally.

Harvey Farr email to ETCHPS.

UK (HPA) VLLW Study.

Control and Release of NORM.

Tennessee BSFR vs. non-BSFR.

Got Science?

The ETCHPS is a proud sponser of the Tennessee Science Bowl


This page was last updated on December 31, 2008 by the ETCHPS Webmaster .