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    Advisory Committees

    Radiation Protection Advisory Committee

    Find information related to meetings, bylaws, membership, and more for the Radiation Protection Advisory Committee

    View the Bylaws

    The Radiation Protection Act (1984-147) authorizes the Radiation Protection Advisory Committee (RPAC). It must assist DEP in drafting rules and regulations. It must also advise DEP on parts of the regulations or programs.

    Members appointed by the Secretary of DEP make up the committee.

    Members represent groups in:

    • Health physics
    • Medical physics
    • The public

    They are from environmental, science, engineering, and business sectors. One committee member is the Executive Director of the Citizens Advisory Council to DEP. The council represents the public. 

     

    2026 Meetings

    The Radiation Protection Advisory Committee will meet in the:

    Rachel Carson State Office Building
    400 Market Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17101

    February 4, 2026 – Hybrid meeting