Subpart 1.
License issued.
A general license is issued to own, receive, acquire,
possess, use, and transfer strontium-90 contained in ice detection devices,
provided that:
A. each device contains
not more than 50 microcuries (1.85 MBq) of strontium-90; and
B. each device has been manufactured or
initially transferred according to a license issued under part 4731.3380 or
according to a specific license issued to the manufacturer by the commissioner,
the NRC, or an agreement state that authorizes manufacture of the ice detection
devices for distribution to persons generally licensed by the commissioner, the
NRC, or an agreement state.
Subp.
2.
Requirements.
Persons who own, receive, acquire, possess, use, or transfer
strontium-90 contained in ice detection devices under the general license
issued under subpart 1:
A. must, upon
occurrence of visually observable damage to the device, such as a bend, crack,
or discoloration from overheating:
(1)
discontinue use of the device until it has been inspected, tested for leakage,
and repaired by a person holding a specific license issued under parts
4731.3000 to 4731.3175 or 4731.3300 to 4731.3400 or by the NRC or an agreement
state to manufacture or service the device; or
(2) dispose of the device according to part
4731.2400;
B. must
ensure that all labels affixed to the device at the time of receipt, and which
bear a statement that prohibits removal of the labels, are maintained thereon;
and
C. are exempt from parts
4731.1000 to 4731.2950 and Code of Federal Regulations, title 10, part 21,
except that the persons must comply with parts 4731.2400, 4731.2600, and
4731.2610.
Subp. 3.
Limitation.
The general license issued under subpart 1 does not authorize
the manufacture, assembly, disassembly, repair, or import of strontium-90 in
ice detection devices.
