Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 120.000 - The Control of Radiation
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Section 120.844 - Contingency Plans for Facility Operations

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 120.000 MA Code of Regs 120.844

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) The Operator shall have contingency plans for unplanned occurrences, such as fires, accidents, radiological contaminations or releases of radioactivity into the environment, severe natural events, and any operational repair and waste recovery activities that may adversely affect the health and safety of the facility workers or general public. Any retrieval of waste pursuant to such contingency plans shall conform to the terms approved in the license.

(B) The plans shall identify the necessary minimal training, management, procedures, equipment, communications and notification systems, and human resources needed and required to provide emergency response to unplanned occurrences.

(C) The Operator shall include in the license application:

(1) Signed agreements with necessary emergency units that will respond to the requests from the Operator.

(2) A demonstration of adequate emergency response capability as deemed appropriate by the Department.

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