Environmental Quality, Radiation Control

Rule R313-35

Requirements for X-Ray Equipment Used for Non-Medical Applications

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35906
Filed: 03/02/2012 03:58:49 PM

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 exposure 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 was not a controversial rule, as no comments were received during and since the last five-year review. The Division of Radiation Control Director recommends continuation of this rule.

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 establishes the radiation safety requirements for persons who use electronic sources of radiation for industrial radiography, analytical uses or other non-medical purposes. 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 cwjones@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Rusty Lundberg, Director

Effective:

03/02/2012