South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-63 - Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Part III - STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION
Section 61-63.III.RHA 3.46 - Reports of Exposures, Radiation Levels, and Concentrations of Radioactive Material Exceeding the Limits

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-63.III.RHA 3.46

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

3.46.1 Reportable events. In addition to the notification required by RHA 3.45, each licensee shall submit a written report within 30 days after learning of any of the following occurrences:

3.46.1.1 Any incident for which notification is required by RHA 3.45; or

3.46.1.2 Doses in excess of any of the following:
3.46.1.2.1 The occupational dose limits for adults in RHA 3.5; or

3.46.1.2.2 The occupational dose limits for a minor in RHA 3.11; or

3.46.1.2.3 The limits for an embryo/fetus of a declared pregnant woman in RHA 3.12; or

3.46.1.2.4 The limits for an individual member of the public in RHA 3.13; or

3.46.1.2.5 Any applicable limit in the license; or

3.46.1.2.6 The ALARA constraints for air emissions established under RHA 3.4.4; or

3.46.1.3 Levels of radiation or concentrations of radioactive material in--
3.46.1.3.1 A restricted area in excess of any applicable limit in the license; or

3.46.1.3.2 An unrestricted area in excess of 10 times any applicable limit set forth in this part or in the license (whether or not involving exposure of any individual in excess of the limits in RHA 3.13);

3.46.2 Contents of reports. Each report required by paragraph 3.46.1 of this section must describe the extent of exposure of individuals to radiation and radioactive material, including, as appropriate:

3.46.2.1 Estimates of each individual's dose; and

3.46.2.2 The levels of radiation and concentrations of radioactive material involved; and

3.46.2.3 The cause of the elevated exposures, dose rates, or concentrations; and

3.46.2.4 Corrective steps taken or planned to ensure against a recurrence, including the schedule for achieving conformance with applicable limits, ALARA constraints, generally applicable environmental standards, and associated license conditions.

3.46.3 Each report filed pursuant to paragraph RHA 3.46.1 of this section must include for each occupationally overexposed [FN5] individual: the name, Social Security account number, and date of birth. The report must be prepared so that this information is stated in a separate and detachable part of the report.

3.46.4 All licensees, who make reports under paragraph 3.46.1 of this section shall submit the report in writing to the S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control, Bureau of Radiological Health, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC.

[FN5] With respect to the limit for the embryo-fetus (RHA 3.12), the identifiers should be those of the declared pregnant woman.

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