What is the name of the program that allows a worker to exceed federal limits once in a lifetime?

• A. Routine Exposure Allowance
• B. Special Exposure Plan
• C. Exceptional Exposure Permit
• D. Planned Special Exposure

Answer: (D)

Planned Special Exposure is the formal mechanism that lets a worker receive radiation exposure beyond the normal federal limits, but only once in a lifetime and only when there is no alternative to complete an essential task. It requires an approved, tightly justified plan with oversight from the Radiation Safety Officer and the regulatory authority, plus rigorous controls, precise dosimetry, medical monitoring, and post-exposure review. The goal is to ensure the exceedance is truly necessary and bounded, with strong safeguards and documentation. The other names don’t reflect the recognized regulatory term for this one-time, approved exception.