Exemptions from Requirements of this Chapter

PURPOSE: This rule lists exemptions from the requirements of this chapter. It avoids unnecessary regulation and duplication of regulatory authority. (1) The following materials, machines and conditions are exempt from the requirements of this chapter: (A) Timepieces, instruments, novelties or devices containing self-luminous elements themselves. These timepieces, instruments, novelties or devices shall not be exempt if they are stored, used or handled in a quantity or fashion that an individual might receive a radiation dose exceeding the limits established in 19 CSR 20-10.040; (B) Electrical equipment that produces radiation incidental to its operation for other purposes, providing the dose rate to the whole body at the point of nearest approach to this equipment when any external shielding is removed does not exceed 0.5 rem per year. The production testing or factory servicing of this equipment shall not be exempt; (C) Radiation machines which cannot be used in a manner as to produce radiation (for example, X-ray machines or electrical equipment in storage or transport); (D) Radioactive material being transported across a state in conformance with regulations of any federal agency having jurisdiction over safety in interstate transport; (E) The use of radioactive sources licensed by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission to installations in Missouri; and (F) Other sources of radiation that the department finds should be exempted as approved by the Committee on Radiation Control. AUTHORITY: section 192.420, RSMo 1986.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 5090.020. Original rule filed Nov. 9, 1964, effective Dec. 9, 1964. *Original authority: 192.420, RSMo 1963.