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Donald Cool, ICRP Main Commission Member, Committee 4 Chair

In October of 2017, International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Chair Claire Cousins announced ICRP's intention to "Free the Annals," and we began discussions with SAGE Publishing to transition to a free-after-two-years model. As of today, €70,000 is still needed to reach the required €500,000 to complete the goal of freeing the Annals. ICRP is optimistic that this will be possible in the next few months, which would make all issues up to 2017 free around the end of this year. ICRP set out to change how the world accesses Annals of the ICRP and is confident that is exactly what will happen. However, more help is needed, and it can start within the HPS community.

With almost 90% raised, ICRP still needs contributions from individuals and organizations from the radiological protection community. For individuals, above knowing you are supporting an initiaive that will change the radiological protection profession for the better, you can expect recognition on ICRP's website as well as in a future publication for playing a part in this permanent change.

For organizations, you can expect similar recognition; however, you will also receive some visibility at ICRP 2019 in Adelaide, Australia, joining a growing list of global supporters. It is understood that budgets may be set for the year, so if contributing in 2019 is an issue, any funds pledged this year and paid out in 2020 will be recognized immediately. Contributions and pledges for future payments need to be completed ASAP to ensure this transition is available by the end of 2019.

Do not hestiate—get your name or organization recognized as a champion of this initiative. Interested parties can contact ICRP Development and Communications Manager Kelsey Cloutier or visit the Free the Annals portion of ICRP website.