10 CFR 32.59 - Same: Leak testing of each source. | Title 10 - Energy | Code of Federal Regulations

§ 32.59

Same: Leak testing of each source.

Each person licensed under § 32.57 shall perform a dry wipe test upon each source containing more than 3.7 kilobecquerels (0.1 microcurie) of americium-241 or radium-226 before transferring the source to a general licensee under § 31.8 of this chapter. This test shall be performed by wiping the entire radioactive surface of the source with a filter paper with the application of moderate finger pressure. The radioactivity on the paper shall be measured by using radiation detection instrumentation capable of detecting 0.185 kilobecquerel (0.005 microcurie) of americium-241 or radium-226. If this test discloses more than 0.185 kilobecquerel (0.005 microcurie) of radioactive material, the source shall be deemed to be leaking or losing americium-241 or radium-226 and shall not be transferred to a general licensee under § 31.8 of this chapter or equivalent regulations of an Agreement State.

[72 FR 55929, Oct. 1, 2007]

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2013-03-19; vol. 78 # 53 - Tuesday, March 19, 2013

78 FR 16922 - Physical Protection of Byproduct Material

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-05895
RIN	3150-AI12
	NRC-2008-0120
	NRC-2010-0194

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Final rule.

Effective Date: This final rule is effective on May 20, 2013. Compliance Date: Compliance with this final rule is required on March 19, 2014.

10 CFR Parts 20, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 51, 71, and 73

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to establish security requirements for the use and transport of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. The NRC considers these quantities to be risk significant and, therefore, to warrant additional protection. Category 1 and category 2 thresholds are based on the quantities established by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in its Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources, which the NRC endorses. The objective of this final rule is to provide reasonable assurance of preventing the theft or diversion of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. The regulations also include security requirements for the transportation of irradiated reactor fuel that weighs 100 grams or less in net weight of irradiated fuel. The final rule affects any licensee that possesses an aggregated category 1 or category 2 quantity of radioactive material, any licensee that transports these materials using ground transportation, and any licensee that transports small quantities of irradiated reactor fuel. The rule also considers a petition for rulemaking (PRM-71-13) submitted by the State of Washington that requested that the NRC adopt the use of global positioning satellite tracking as a national requirement for vehicles transporting highly radioactive mobile or portable radioactive devices.

2012-07-25; vol. 77 # 143 - Wednesday, July 25, 2012

77 FR 43666 - Requirements for Distribution of Byproduct Material

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2012-17711
RIN	3150-AH91
	NRC-2008-0338

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Final rule.

Effective Date: This final rule is effective on October 23, 2012.

10 CFR Parts 30, 31, 32, 40, and 70

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is amending its regulations to make requirements for distributors of byproduct material clearer, less prescriptive, and more risk-informed and up to date. The Commission is also redefining categories of devices to be used under exemptions, adding explicit provisions regarding the sealed source and device registration process, and adding flexibility to the licensing of users of sealed sources and devices. This action is primarily intended to make licensing processes more efficient and effective. These changes will affect manufacturers and distributors of sources and devices containing byproduct material and future users of some products currently used under a general or specific license.

2012-07-06; vol. 77 # 130 - Friday, July 6, 2012

77 FR 39899 - Technical Corrections

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Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2012-16176
RIN	3150-AJ16
	NRC-2012-0092

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Final rule.

This rule is effective August 6, 2012.

10 CFR Chapter I

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is amending its regulations to make technical corrections, including updating the street address for its Region I office, correcting authority citations and typographical and spelling errors, and making other edits and conforming changes. This document is necessary to inform the public of these non-substantive changes to the NRC's regulations.

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United States Code

U.S.C. : Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

§ 2014 - Definitions

§ 2021 - Cooperation with States

§ 2021b - Definitions

§ 2111 - Domestic distribution

§ 2232 - License applications

§ 2233 - Terms of licenses

USC : Title 44 - PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS

§ 3504 note - Authority and functions of Director

Title 10 published on 2012-01-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 10 CFR 32 after this date.

2013-03-19; vol. 78 # 53 - Tuesday, March 19, 2013

78 FR 16922 - Physical Protection of Byproduct Material

GPO FDSys XML | Text

Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2013-05895
RIN	3150-AI12
	NRC-2008-0120
	NRC-2010-0194

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Final rule.

Effective Date: This final rule is effective on May 20, 2013. Compliance Date: Compliance with this final rule is required on March 19, 2014.

10 CFR Parts 20, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 51, 71, and 73

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to establish security requirements for the use and transport of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. The NRC considers these quantities to be risk significant and, therefore, to warrant additional protection. Category 1 and category 2 thresholds are based on the quantities established by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in its Code of Conduct on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources, which the NRC endorses. The objective of this final rule is to provide reasonable assurance of preventing the theft or diversion of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. The regulations also include security requirements for the transportation of irradiated reactor fuel that weighs 100 grams or less in net weight of irradiated fuel. The final rule affects any licensee that possesses an aggregated category 1 or category 2 quantity of radioactive material, any licensee that transports these materials using ground transportation, and any licensee that transports small quantities of irradiated reactor fuel. The rule also considers a petition for rulemaking (PRM-71-13) submitted by the State of Washington that requested that the NRC adopt the use of global positioning satellite tracking as a national requirement for vehicles transporting highly radioactive mobile or portable radioactive devices.

2012-07-25; vol. 77 # 143 - Wednesday, July 25, 2012

77 FR 43544 - Implementation of Requirements for Distribution of Byproduct Material

GPO FDSys XML | Text

Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2012-17710
RIN	3150-AH91
	NRC-2012-0074

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Interim guidance; request for comment.

Submit comments by September 24, 2012. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the NRC is able to assure consideration only for comments received on or before this date.

10 CFR Parts 30, 31, 32, 40, and 70

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is amending its regulations to make requirements for distributors of byproduct material clearer, less prescriptive, and more risk-informed and up to date. The rulemaking also redefines some categories of devices to be used under exemption from licensing requirements, adds explicit provisions regarding the sealed source and device registration process, and adds flexibility to the licensing of users of sealed sources and devices. This action was primarily intended to make licensing processes more efficient and effective. These changes will affect manufacturers and distributors of sources and devices containing byproduct material and future users of some products currently used under a general or specific license. The NRC has prepared interim guidance to address implementation of the final regulations. This document announces the availability of the implementation guidance document for public comment.

77 FR 43666 - Requirements for Distribution of Byproduct Material

GPO FDSys XML | Text

Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2012-17711
RIN	3150-AH91
	NRC-2008-0338

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Final rule.

Effective Date: This final rule is effective on October 23, 2012.

10 CFR Parts 30, 31, 32, 40, and 70

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is amending its regulations to make requirements for distributors of byproduct material clearer, less prescriptive, and more risk-informed and up to date. The Commission is also redefining categories of devices to be used under exemptions, adding explicit provisions regarding the sealed source and device registration process, and adding flexibility to the licensing of users of sealed sources and devices. This action is primarily intended to make licensing processes more efficient and effective. These changes will affect manufacturers and distributors of sources and devices containing byproduct material and future users of some products currently used under a general or specific license.

2012-07-06; vol. 77 # 130 - Friday, July 6, 2012

77 FR 39899 - Technical Corrections

GPO FDSys XML | Text

Additional Documents

type	regulations.gov
FR Doc.	2012-16176
RIN	3150-AJ16
	NRC-2012-0092

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Final rule.

This rule is effective August 6, 2012.

10 CFR Chapter I

Summary

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is amending its regulations to make technical corrections, including updating the street address for its Region I office, correcting authority citations and typographical and spelling errors, and making other edits and conforming changes. This document is necessary to inform the public of these non-substantive changes to the NRC's regulations.

10 CFR 32.59 - Same: Leak testing of each source.

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