Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Chapter 37 - Physical Protection of Category 1 and Category 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material
Rule 641-37.57 - Reporting of Events

(1) The licensee shall immediately notify the LLEA after determining that an unauthorized entry resulted in an actual or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion of a category 1 or category 2 quantity of radioactive material. As soon as possible after initiating a response, but not at the expense of causing delay or interfering with the LLEA response to the event, the licensee shall notify the agency at (515)281-3478 (normal hours) or (515)323-4360 (after hours and holidays). In no case shall the notification to the agency be later than four hours after the discovery of any attempted or actual theft, sabotage, or diversion.

(2) The licensee shall assess any suspicious activity related to possible theft, sabotage, or diversion of category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material and notify the LLEA as appropriate. As soon as possible but not later than four hours after notifying the LLEA, the licensee shall notify the agency at (515)281-3478 (normal hours) or (515)323-4360 (after hours and holidays).

(3) The initial telephonic notification required by 37.57(1) must be followed within a period of 30 days by a written report submitted to the agency. The report must include sufficient information for agency analysis and evaluation, including identification of any necessary corrective actions to prevent future instances.