(Amendment)
DAR File No.: 38147
Filed: 11/15/2013 02:17:52 PMRULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
This rule specifies the regulatory requirements for radiation sources used in well logging operations.
Summary of the rule or change:
The proposed changes to Section R313-38-3 would: 1) update the incorporation of the outdated 2008 version of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations Part 39, with the current 2013 version of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations Part 39 and 2) R313-38-3(5)(f) references Sec. 20. 205. This reference is no longer valid and with this proposed rule change will be updated to Sec. 20. 2106.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Section 19-3-104
- 10 CFR Part 39
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
There is no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget. The proposed changes do not add or remove significant requirements that affect the radiation control program or the Utah Radiation Control Board.
local governments:
There is no anticipated cost or savings for local government agencies. The proposed changes do not add or remove significant requirements that affect local government agencies. There are no local government agencies licensed to perform well logging services.
small businesses:
Small businesses and persons other than businesses may hold a radioactive material license, but there is no anticipated cost or savings for small businesses and persons other than businesses because proposed changes do not add or remove significant requirements.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
Persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities may hold a radioactive material license, but there is no anticipated cost or savings for persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities because proposed changes do not add or remove significant requirements.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
There are no changes in compliance costs for persons affected by Section R313-38-3. The proposed changes do not add or remove significant requirements that affected persons.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
Businesses with a radioactive material license will not see a fiscal impact due to the proposed changes to Section R313-38-3. The proposed changes do not add or remove significant requirements that affect businesses.
Amanda Smith, Executive Director
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 84116-3085Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Spencer Wickham at the above address, by phone at 801-536-0082, by FAX at 801-533-4097, or by Internet E-mail at swickham@utah.gov
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
12/31/2013
This rule may become effective on:
01/21/2014
Authorized by:
Rusty Lundberg, Director
RULE TEXT
R313. Environmental Quality, Radiation Control.
R313-38. Licenses and Radiation Safety Requirements for Well Logging.
R313-38-3. Clarifications or Exceptions.
For purposes of Rule R313-38, 10 CFR 39 (20[
08]13), is incorporated by reference with the following clarifications or exceptions:(1) The exclusion of the following 10 CFR sections: 39.1, 39.5, 39.8, 39.11, 39.101, and 39.103;
(2) The exclusion of the following 10 CFR references within 10 CFR 39: Sec. 40.32, and Sec. 70.33;
(3) The exclusion of "licensed material" in 10 CFR 39.2 definitions;
(4) The substitution of the following wording:
(a) License for reference to NRC license;
(b) Utah Radiation Control Rules for the references to:
(i) The Commission's regulations;
(ii) The NRC regulations;
(iii) NRC regulations; and
(iv) Pertinent Federal regulations;
(c) Director for reference to Commission, except as stated in Subsection R313-38-3(4)(d);
(d) Representatives of the Director for the references to the Commission in:
(i) 10 CFR 39.33(d);
(ii) 10 CFR 39.35(a);
(iii) 10 CFR 39.37;
(iv) 10 CFR 39.39(b); and
(v) 10 CFR 39.67(f);
(e) Director or the Director for references to:
(i) NRC in:
(A) 10 CFR 39.63(l);
(B) 10 CFR 39.77(c)(1)(i) and (ii); and
(C) 10 CFR 39.77(d)(9); and
(ii) Appropriate NRC Regional Office in:
(A) 10 CFR 39.77(a);
(B) 10 CFR 39.77(c)(1); and
(C) 10 CFR 39.77(d);
(f) Director, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an Agreement State for the references to:
(i) Commission or an Agreement State in:
(A) 10 CFR 39.35(b); and
(B) 10 CFR 39.43(d) and (e); and
(ii) Commission pursuant to Sec. 39.13(c) or by an Agreement State in:
(A) 10 CFR 39.43(c); and
(B) 10 CFR 39.51;
(g) In 10 CFR 39.35(d)(1), persons specifically licensed by the Director, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or an Agreement State for the reference to an NRC or Agreement State licensee that is authorized; and
(h) In 10 CFR 39.35(d)(2), reports of test results for leaking or contaminated sealed sources shall be made pursuant to Section R313-15-1208, for the reference to the following statement:
(i) The licensee shall submit a report to the appropriate NRC Regional Office listed in appendix D of part 20 of this chapter, within 5 days of receiving the test results. The report must describe the equipment involved in the leak, the test results, any contamination which resulted from the leaking source, and the corrective actions taken up to the time the report is made; and
(i) In 10 CFR 39.75(e), a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an Agreement State for the reference to the Agreement State;
(5) The substitution of the following Title R313 references for specific 10 CFR references:
(a) Section R313-12-3 for the reference to Sec. 20.1003 of this chapter;
(b) Section R313-12-54 for the reference to 10 CFR 39.17;
(c) Subsection R313-12-55(1) for the reference to 10 CFR 39.91;
(d) Rule R313-15 for references to:
(i) Part 20; and
(ii) Part 20 of this chapter;
(e) Subsection R313-15-901(1) for the reference to Sec. 20.1901(a);
(f) Section R313-15-906 for the reference to Sec. 20.2[
05]106 of this chapter;(g) Sections R313-15-1201 through R313-15-1203 for the references to:
(i) Secs. 20.2201-20.2202; and
(ii) Sec. 20.2203;
(h) Rule R313-18 for the reference to part 19;
(i) Section R313-19-30 for the reference to Sec. 150.20 of this chapter;
(j) Section R313-19-50 for the references to:
(i) Sec. 30.50; and
(ii) Part 21 of this chapter;
(k) Section R313-19-71 for the reference to Sec. 30.71;
(l) Section R313-19-100 for the references to:
(i) 10 CFR Part 71; and
(ii) Sec. 71.5 of this chapter; and
(m) Section R313-22-33 for the reference to 10 CFR 30.33;
KEY: radioactive materials , well logging, surveys, subsurface tracer studies
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [
December 10, 2008]2014Notice of Continuation: October 7, 2013
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-3-104; 19-3-108
Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 1/21/2014
- Publication Date:
- 12/01/2013
- Filed Date:
- 11/15/2013
- Agencies:
- Environmental Quality,Radiation Control
- Rulemaking Authority:
Section 19-3-104
10 CFR Part 39
- Authorized By:
- Rusty Lundberg, Director
- DAR File No.:
- 38147
- Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
- R313-38-3. Clarifications or Exceptions.