Environmental Quality, Radiation Control

Rule R313-28

Use of X-Rays in the Healing Arts

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35285
Filed: 09/23/2011 08:46:33 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 19-1-106 establishes the Radiation Control Board within the Department of Environmental Quality. In accordance with Section 19-3-104, the Board is authorized to make rules that are necessary for controlling exposures to sources of radiation that constitute a significant health hazard.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

This is not a controversial rule, as no comments have been received since the last five-year review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

It is necessary to continue this rule because it prescribes the requirements for the use of X-rays in the healing arts. The rule establishes X-ray machine parameters for limiting the size of the X-ray beam, controlling radiation exposure, maintaining accuracy and linearity, and defining performance of mammography X-ray systems. No opposing comments have been received.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Craig Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4264, by FAX at 801-533-4097, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Authorized by:

Rusty Lundberg, Director

Effective:

09/23/2011