No. 29107: R313-36. Special Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations

DAR File No.: 29107
Filed: 10/05/2006, 10:59
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 19-3-104 authorizes the Utah Radiation Control Board to make rules necessary for controlling exposure to sources of radiation that constitute a significant health hazard; to meet the requirements of federal law relating to radiation control to ensure the radiation control program under this part is qualified to maintain primacy from the federal government; and as necessary regarding the possession, use, transfer, or delivery of sources and byproduct material and the disposal of byproduct material to establish requirements for a) the licensing, operation, decontamination, and decommissioning, including financial assurances, and b) the reclamation of sites, structures, and equipment used in conjunction with the activities described above. Section 19-3-108 allows the Executive Secretary, as authorized by the Board, to issue licenses, review and approve plans, enforce rules, impound radioactive material and authorize employees or representatives of the department to enter at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice in and upon public or private property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions and records concerning radiation sources.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No rulemaking actions were done since the last five-year review. No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule prescribes the requirements for the issuance of licenses and establishes radiation safety requirements for persons utilizing sources of radiation for industrial radiography. Individuals working with radioactive sources to perform industrial radiography typically receive higher exposures that other professions using radioactive material due to the strength of the sources and the close proximity of the sources to the radiographers. This rule is needed to provide for the safe use of these radioactive sources to prevent unnecessary exposures to the workers, public, and the environment. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Radiation Control
168 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3085

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Philip Griffin at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4261, by FAX at 801-533-4097, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Dane Finerfrock, Director