Code of Colorado Regulations
1000 - Department of Public Health and Environment
1007 - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
6 CCR 1007-1 - RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE PESTICIDE APPLICATORS' ACT
Part 04 - RADIATION CONTROL - STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION
Section 6 CCR 1007-1-4.1 - Purpose and Scope

4.1.1.1 Rules and regulations set forth herein are adopted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 25-1-108, 25-1.5-101(1)(k) and (1)(l), and 25-11-104, CRS.

4.1.2.1 A statement of basis and purpose of these regulations is incorporated as part of these regulations; a copy may be obtained from the Department.

4.1.3.1 This Part 4 establishes standards for protection against ionizing radiation resulting from activities conducted pursuant to licenses or registrations issued by the Department.

4.1.3.2 The requirements of Part 4 are designed to control the receipt, possession, use, transfer, and disposal of sources of radiation by any licensee or registrant so the total dose to an individual, including doses resulting from all sources of radiation other than background radiation, does not exceed the standards for protection against radiation prescribed in Part 4. However, nothing in Part 4 shall be construed as limiting actions that may be necessary to protect health and safety.

4.1.4.1 Except as specifically provided in other parts of these regulations, Part 4 applies to persons licensed or registered by the Department to receive, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of sources of radiation. The limits in Part 4 do not apply to doses due to background radiation, to exposure of patients to radiation for the purpose of medical diagnosis or therapy, to exposure from individuals administered radioactive material and released in accordance with 7.26, or to exposure from voluntary participation in medical research programs.

4.1.5.1 Throughout this Part 4, federal regulations, state regulations, and standards or guidelines of outside organizations have been adopted and incorporated by reference. Unless a prior version of the incorporated material is otherwise specifically indicated, the materials incorporated by reference cited herein include only those versions that were in effect as of the most recent effective date of this Part 4 (December 2023), and not later amendments or editions of the incorporated material.

4.1.5.2 Materials incorporated by reference are available for public inspection, and copies (including certified copies) can be obtained at reasonable cost, during normal business hours from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado 80246. Additionally, https://www.colorado.gov/hm/radregs identifies where the incorporated material is available to the public on the internet at no cost. Due to copyright restrictions, certain materials incorporated in this Part are available for public inspection at the state publications depository and distribution center.

4.1.5.3 Availability from Source Agencies or Organizations.