No. 38040 (5-year Review): Rule R313-30. Therapeutic Radiation Machines

DAR File No.: 38040
Filed: 10/04/2013 09:01:18 AM

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 19-1-106 created the Radiation Control Board (Board) within the Department of Environmental Quality. Subsection 19-3-104(4) provides that the Board may make rules necessary for controlling exposure to sources of radiation that constitute a significant health hazard.

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

This rule has not been controversial. There have been a few amendments since the date the rule was enacted and since the last five-year review. With respect to the last amendment, no comments were submitted. The Division of Radiation Control Director has recommended to the Board that this rule be continued.

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

The Board has determined that there is a need to write rules to control the use of radiation sources that constitute a significant health hazard. This rule specifies the regulatory requirements for radiation originating from Therapeutic Radiation Machines, such as a linear accelerator. 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 ControlRoom Third Floor
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3085

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Craig Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4264, by FAX at 801-533-4097, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Rusty Lundberg, Director

Effective:

10/04/2013

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