The RRSC is the administrative body responsible for the safe handling of radioactive materials within the University. The establishment of this committee is required by the NRC. The RRSC meets at least 4 times a year and it's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- reviewing and approving or disapproving applications for the new or continued use of radioactive material within the University
- prescribing special conditions that may be necessary for the safe handling of radioactive material (e.g., additional training, special precautions for use, storage, or disposal of material, etc.)
- reviewing RSO reports regarding various aspects of the radiation safety program
- reviewing applications for new laboratories and other amendments to permits
- taking any necessary action against unsafe procedures which could result in a significant radiation hazard and/or noncompliance with pertinent Federal, State, or University regulations serving as a consultant to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) regarding the use of radioactive material in humans for research