Registration of Sources of Ionizing Radiation

PURPOSE: This rule states the conditions under which sources of ionizing radiation must be registered with the department. (1) The owner, user or operator of every existing not exempted source shall register the source of radiation with the department within ninety (90) days (March 9, 1965) after the effective date of this rule (December 9, 1964) and once every two (2) years after that as long as s/he continues to possess the source. Any newly acquired source shall be registered with the Department of Health within thirty (30) days after receipt. The registration shall be submitted on a form available from the department and shall describe each source, its location and use and the waste disposal practices, if any. The registration also shall give the name and address of the user(s) and the name and address of the qualified expert. (2) The user shall notify the department in writing within thirty (30) days of any change with respect to his/her radiation sources which may substantially increase or decrease the potential for personnel exposure. (3) All nonexempt radiation sources brought into Missouri for temporary use must be registered at least four (4) days before entry. The registration shall indicate the type and amount of the source, the scope of the use, duration of use and the exact locations of the use or storage. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Department of Health if the use is an unexpected occurrence of major consequence demanding immediate use and of which it would not have been possible to have knowledge four (4) days in advance. (4) An installation registration may be issued, on application, for research institutions, teaching institutions and certain manufacturing establishments whose radiation conditions are undergoing constant change. These institutions and manufacturing establishments must maintain an active and effective radiation committee to review and approve all uses of radiation sources. A qualified expert must be retained to make hazard evaluations of all uses of all radiation sources and must be given authority to enforce recommended procedures. (5) Registration shall not imply the department’s approval of the conditions described in the registration. AUTHORITY: section 192.420, RSMo 1986.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 5090.030. Original rule filed Nov. 9, 1964, effective Dec. 9, 1964. *Original authority: 192.420, RSMo 1963.