1. (a) If the licensee detects evidence that a sealed source has ruptured or radioactive materials have caused contamination, the licensee shall initiate immediately the emergency procedures required by Section 30348.2.
2. (b) If contamination results from the use of radioactive material in well logging, the licensee shall decontaminate all work areas, equipment, and unrestricted areas.
3. (c) During efforts to recover a sealed source lodged in a well, the licensee shall continuously monitor, with an appropriate radiation detection instrument or a logging tool with a radiation detector, the circulating fluids from the well, if any, to check for contamination resulting from damage to the sealed source.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 114975, 115000 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 114965, 114970, 115060, 115230, 115235, 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-4-91; operative 12-4-91 (Register 92, No. 5).

2. Repealer and new Note filed 12-15-2025; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 51).