Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
Subpart 1.
Applicability.
A. This chapter
consists of rules for the regulation of radiation from radioactive materials,
including source and special nuclear material not sufficient to form a critical
mass and other nonpower plant radiation hazards. Except as otherwise
specifically provided, this chapter applies to all persons who own, receive,
possess, use, transfer, acquire, or dispose of any radioactive
material.
B. Nothing in this
chapter applies to a person to the extent that the person is subject to rules
of the NRC or to sources in the possession of federal agencies.
C. Nothing in this chapter relieves a
licensee from complying with applicable Food and Drug Administration
requirements or any other federal and state requirements governing radioactive
drugs or devices or any other toxic or hazardous properties of materials that
may be disposed of under this chapter.
Subp. 2.
Exemptions or
variances.
The commissioner may, according to parts 4717.7000 to
4717.7050, grant an exemption or variance from the requirements of this
chapter, if it is determined to be authorized by law, would not endanger life
or property, and is otherwise in the public interest.
Subp. 3.
Responsibilities.
A. Responsibilities of licensees include
compliance with applicable parts of this chapter that are consistent with each
licensee's area of use.
B. It is
the responsibility of each applicant or licensee to notify the commissioner of
any change in information related to the regulated activity that has an impact
on public health and safety according to this subpart. Notification must be
provided to the commissioner within two working days of identifying the
information. This item does not apply to information that a person is otherwise
required to provide to the commissioner by other reporting requirements of this
chapter.
C. Information provided to
the commissioner by an applicant for a license must be complete and accurate in
all material submitted.
Subp.
4.
Submissions.
Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, all
communications and reports under this chapter must be addressed to or delivered
in person to: Radioactive Materials Unit, Minnesota Department of Health, 625
Robert Street N, P.O. Box 64975, St. Paul, MN 55164-0975.
Subp. 5.
Telephone
notifications.
Telephone notifications required by this chapter must be made
to the Radioactive Materials Unit at 651-201-4400. If an immediate or 24-hour
notification is required after business hours or if no one can be reached at
the contact telephone number, notify the Minnesota duty officer at 651-649-5451
or 1-800-422-0798.
Statutory Authority: MS s
144.1202;
144.1203
