6 CCR 1007-1
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division RADIATION CONTROL - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELINE SERVICE OPERATIONS AND SUBSURFACE TRACER STUDIES; TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL; LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR URANIUM AND THORIUM PROCESSING; LICENSES AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS; RESERVED 6 CCR 1007-1 Parts 16-20 [Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] _________________________________________________________________________ PART 16: RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELINE SERVICE OPERATIONS AND SUBSURFACE TRACER STUDIES RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELINE SERVICE OPERATIONS AND SUBSURFACE TRACER STUDIES
16.1 Purpose and Scope.
16.1.1 Authority.
16.1.2 Basis and Purpose.
16.1.3 Scope.
16.1.4 Applicability.
16.1.5 Published Material Incorporated by Reference.
16.2 Definitions.
“Irretrievable well-logging source” means any sealed source containing licensed material that is pulled off or not connected to the wireline that suspends the source in the well and for which all reasonable effort at recovery has been expended.
“Logging assistant” means any individual who, under the personal supervision of a logging supervisor, handles sealed sources or tracers that are not in logging tools or shipping containers or who performs surveys required by 16.22.
“Logging supervisor” means the individual who uses sources of radiation or provides personal supervision of the utilization of sources of radiation at the well site. “Logging tool” means a device used subsurface to perform well-logging. “Mineral logging” means any logging performed for the purpose of mineral exploration other than oil or gas.
“Personal supervision” means guidance and instruction by the supervisor who is physically present at the jobsite and watching the performance of the operation in such proximity that contact can be maintained and immediate assistance given as required. “Radioactive marker” means radioactive material placed subsurface or on a structure intended for subsurface use for the purpose of depth determination or direction orientation. “Safety review” means a periodic review provided by the licensee for its employees on radiation safety aspects of well-logging, with opportunities for employees to ask safety questions. The review shall include, as appropriate, the results of internal inspections, new procedures or equipment, and accidents or errors that have been observed. “Source holder” means a housing or assembly into which a radioactive source is placed for the purpose of facilitating the handling and use of the source in well-logging operations. “Subsurface tracer study” means the release of a substance tagged with radioactive material for the purpose of tracing the movement or position of the tagged substance in the well-bore or adjacent formation.
“Temporary jobsite” means a location where radioactive materials are present for the purpose of performing wireline service operations or subsurface tracer studies. “Tritium neutron generator target source” means a tritium source used within a neutron generator tube to produce neutrons for use in well-logging applications. “Uranium sinker bar” means a weight containing depleted uranium used to pull a logging tool down toward the bottom of a well.
Code of Colorado Regulations 2 “Well-bore” means a drilled hole in which wireline service operations and subsurface tracer studies are performed.
PROHIBITION
16.4 Prohibition.
16.4.1 In the event a sealed source is lodged downhole, a reasonable effort at recovery will be made; and 16.4.2 In the event a decision is made to abandon the sealed source downhole, the requirements of
EQUIPMENT CONTROL
16.5 Limits on Levels of Radiation.
16.6 Storage Precautions.
16.6.1 Each source of radiation, except an accelerator, shall be provided with a storage or transport container. The container shall be provided with a lock, or tamper seal for calibration sources, to prevent unauthorized removal of, or exposure to, the source of radiation.
16.6.2 Sources of radiation shall be stored in a manner which will minimize danger from explosion or fire.
16.7 Transport Precautions.
16.8 Radiation Survey Instruments.
16.8.1 The licensee or registrant shall keep a calibrated and operable radiation survey instrument capable of detecting beta and gamma radiation at each field station and temporary jobsite to make the radiation surveys required by this part and by Part 4 of these regulations. To satisfy this requirement, the radiation survey instrument must be capable of measuring 0.001 mSv (0.1 mrem) per hour through at least 0.5 mSv (50 mrem) per hour. Code of Colorado Regulations 3
16.8.2 Each radiation survey instrument shall be calibrated:
16.8.3 Calibration records shall be maintained for a period of 2 years for inspection by the Department.
16.9 Leak Testing of Sealed Sources.
16.9.1 Requirements.
16.9.2 Method of Testing.
16.9.3 Interval of Testing.
16.9.4 Leaking or Contaminated Sources.
16.9.5 Exemptions.
16.10 Quarterly Inventory.
16.10.1 Each licensee or registrant shall conduct a quarterly physical inventory to account for all sources of radiation.
16.10.2 Records of inventories shall be maintained for 2 years from the date of the inventory for inspection by the Department and shall include the quantities and kinds of sources of radiation, the location where sources of radiation are assigned, the date of the inventory, and the name of the individual conducting the inventory.
16.11 Utilization Records.
16.11.1 Each licensee or registrant shall maintain current records, which shall be kept available for inspection by the Department for 2 years from the date of the recorded event.
16.11.2 The records shall show the following information for each source of radiation:
Code of Colorado Regulations 5 16.11.3 In the case of tracer materials and radioactive markers, the utilization record shall indicate the radionuclide and activity used in a particular well.
16.12 Design, Performance, and Certification Criteria for Sealed Sources Used in Downhole Operations.
16.12.1 Each sealed source, except energy compensation sources (ECS) and those containing radioactive material in gaseous form, used in downhole operations and manufactured after December 30, 1986, shall be certified by the manufacturer, or other testing organization acceptable to the Department, to meet the following minimum criteria:
16.12.2 For sealed sources, except those containing radioactive material in gaseous form, acquired after December 30, 1986, in the absence of a certificate from a transferor certifying that an individual sealed source meets the requirements of 16.12.1, the sealed source shall not be put into use until such determinations and testing have been performed.
16.12.3 Each sealed source, except energy compensation sources (ECS) and those containing radioactive material in gaseous form, used in downhole operations after December 30, 1986, shall be certified by the manufacturer, or other testing organization acceptable to the Department, as meeting the sealed source performance requirements for oil well-logging:
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16.12.4 Certification documents shall be maintained for inspection by the Department for a period of 2 years after source disposal. If the source is abandoned downhole, the certification documents shall be maintained until the Department authorizes disposition.
16.12.5 Use of an energy compensation source (ECS) is subject to this part, except that if the ECS is contained within a logging tool, or other tool components, and contains quantities of licensed material not exceeding 3.7 MBq (100 microcurie), the ECS is only subject to the requirements:
16.12.6 Use of a tritium neutron generation target source is subject to this part, except the requirements:
16.13 Labeling.
16.13.1 Each source, source holder, or logging tool containing radioactive material shall bear a durable, legible, and clearly visible marking or label, which has, as a minimum, the standard radiation caution symbol, without the conventional color requirement, and the following wording: DANGER* – RADIOACTIVE *or “CAUTION”
16.13.2 Each transport container shall have permanently attached to it a durable, legible, and clearly visible label which has, as a minimum, the standard radiation caution symbol and the following wording:
16.13.3 The licensee may use a uranium sinker bar in well logging applications only if it is legibly impressed with the following wording:
16.14 Inspection and Maintenance.
16.14.1 Each licensee or registrant shall conduct, at intervals not to exceed 6 months, a program of inspection and maintenance of source holders, logging tools, source handling tools, storage containers, transport containers, and injection tools to assure proper labeling and physical condition.
16.14.2 If any inspection conducted pursuant to 16.14.1 reveals damage to labeling or components critical to radiation safety, the device shall be removed from service until repairs have been made.
16.14.3 If a sealed source is stuck in the source holder, the licensee shall not perform any operation, such as drilling, cutting, or chiseling, on the source holder unless the licensee is specifically approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an Agreement State, or a Licensing State to perform this operation.
16.14.4 The repair, opening, or modification of any sealed source shall be performed only by persons specifically authorized to do so by the Department, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an Agreement State, or a Licensing State.
16.14.5 Records of inspection and maintenance shall be maintained for a period of 2 years for inspection by the Department.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL SAFETY
16.15 Training Requirements.
16.15.1 No licensee or registrant shall permit any individual to act as a logging supervisor as defined in this part until such individual has:
16.15.2 No licensee or registrant shall permit any individual to assist in the handling of sources of radiation until such individual has:
Code of Colorado Regulations 8 16.15.3 The licensee shall provide safety reviews for logging supervisors and logging assistants at least once during each calendar year.
16.15.4 The licensee or registrant shall maintain employee training records for inspection by the Department for 2 years following termination of the individual's employment.
16.16 Operating and Emergency Procedures.
16.16.1 Handling and use of sources of radiation to be employed so that no individual is likely to be exposed to radiation doses in excess of the standards established in Part 4 of these regulations;
16.16.2 Methods and occasions for conducting radiation surveys;
16.16.3 Methods and occasions for locking and securing sources of radiation;
16.16.4 Personnel monitoring and the use of personnel monitoring equipment;
16.16.5 Transportation to temporary jobsites and field stations, including the packaging and placing of sources of radiation in vehicles, placarding of vehicles, and securing sources of radiation during transportation;
16.16.6 Minimizing exposure of individuals in the event of an accident;
16.16.7 Procedure for notifying proper personnel in the event of an accident;
16.16.8 Maintenance of records;
16.16.9 Use, inspection and maintenance of source holders, logging tools, source handling tools, storage containers, transport containers, and injection tools;
16.16.10 Procedure to be followed in the event a sealed source is lodged downhole;
16.16.11 Procedures to be used for picking up, receiving, and opening packages containing radioactive material;
16.16.12 For the use of tracers, decontamination of the environment, equipment, and personnel;
16.16.13 Maintenance of records generated by logging personnel at temporary jobsites;
16.16.14 Notifying proper persons in the event of an accident; and
16.16.15 Actions to be taken if a sealed source is ruptured, including actions to prevent the spread of contamination and minimize inhalation and ingestion of radioactive material and actions to obtain suitable radiation survey instruments as required by 16.8.
16.17 Personnel Monitoring.
16.17.1 No licensee or registrant shall permit any individual to act as a logging supervisor or to assist in the handling of sources of radiation unless each such individual wears, at all times during the handling of such sources, a personnel dosimeter that is processed and evaluated by an accredited National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) processor. Code of Colorado Regulations 9
16.17.2 Personnel monitoring records shall be maintained for inspection until the Department authorizes disposition.
PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES IN LOGGING AND SUBSURFACE TRACER OPERATIONS
16.18 Security.
16.19 Handling Tools.
16.20 Subsurface Tracer Studies.
16.20.1 Protective gloves and other appropriate protective clothing and equipment shall be used by all personnel handling radioactive tracer material. Precautions shall be taken to avoid ingestion or inhalation of radioactive material.
16.20.2 No licensee shall cause the injection of radioactive material into potable aquifers without prior written authorization from the Department and any other appropriate State agency.
16.21 Particle Accelerators.
RADIATION SURVEYS AND RECORDS
16.22 Radiation Surveys.
16.22.1 Radiation surveys or calculations shall be made and recorded for each area where radioactive materials are stored.
16.22.2 Radiation surveys or calculations shall be made and recorded for the radiation levels in occupied positions and on the exterior of each vehicle used to transport radioactive material. Such surveys and calculations shall include each source of radiation or combination of sources to be transported in the vehicle.
16.22.3 If the sealed source assembly is removed from the logging tool before departing the jobsite, the logging tool detector shall be energized, or a survey meter used, to assure that the logging tool is free of contamination.
Code of Colorado Regulations 10 16.22.4 Radiation surveys shall be made and recorded at the jobsite or wellhead for each tracer operation, except those using hydrogen-3, carbon-14, and sulfur-35. These surveys shall include measurements of radiation levels before and after the operation.
16.22.5 Records required pursuant to 16.22.1 through 16.22.4 shall include the dates, the identification of individual(s) making the survey, the identification of survey instrument(s) used, and an exact description of the location of the survey. Records of these surveys shall be maintained for inspection by the Department for 2 years after completion of the survey.
16.23 Documents and Records Required at Field Stations.
16.23.1 Appropriate license, certificate of registration, or equivalent document(s);
16.23.2 Operating and emergency procedures;
16.23.3 Applicable regulations;
16.23.4 Records of the latest survey instrument calibrations pursuant to 16.8;
16.23.5 Records of the latest leak test results pursuant to 16.9;
16.23.6 Records of quarterly inventories required pursuant to 16.10;
16.23.7 Utilization records required pursuant to 16.11;
16.23.8 Records of inspection and maintenance required pursuant to 16.14;
16.23.9 Survey records required pursuant to 16.22; and
16.23.10 Training records required pursuant to 16.15.
16.24 Documents and Records Required at Temporary Jobsites.
16.24.1 Operating and emergency procedures;
16.24.2 Survey records required pursuant to 16.22 for the period of operation at the site;
16.24.3 Evidence of current calibration for the radiation survey instruments in use at the site;
16.24.4 When operating in the State under reciprocity, a copy of the appropriate license, certificate of registration, or equivalent document(s); and
16.24.5 Shipping papers for the transportation of radioactive material.
NOTIFICATION
16.25 Notification of Incidents, Abandonment, and Lost Sources.
Code of Colorado Regulations 11 16.25.1 Notification of incidents and sources lost in other than downhole logging operations shall be made in accordance with appropriate provisions of 4.52 of these regulations.
16.25.2 Whenever a sealed source or device containing radioactive material is lodged downhole, the licensee shall:
16.25.3 When it becomes apparent that efforts to recover the radioactive source will not be successful, the licensee shall:
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16.25.4 Whenever a sealed source containing radioactive material is abandoned downhole, the licensee shall provide a means to prevent inadvertent intrusion on the source, unless the source is not accessible to any subsequent drilling operations, and shall provide a permanent plaque 1 for posting the well or well-bore. This plaque shall:
1 An example of a suggested plaque is shown in Appendix 16B.
16.25.5 The licensee shall immediately notify the Department by telephone and subsequently by confirming letter if the licensee knows or has reason to believe that radioactive material has been lost in or to an underground potable aquifer. Such notice shall designate the well location and shall describe the magnitude and extent of loss of radioactive material, assess the consequences of such loss, and explain efforts planned or being taken to mitigate these consequences. Code of Colorado Regulations 13 PART 16, APPENDIX 16A:
SUBJECTS TO BE INCLUDED IN TRAINING COURSES FOR LOGGING SUPERVISORS 16A.1 Fundamentals of Radiation Safety 16A.1.1 Characteristics of radiation 16A.1.2 Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity 16A.1.3 Significance of radiation dose
EXAMPLE OF PLAQUE FOR IDENTIFYING WELLS CONTAINING SEALED SOURCES CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL ABANDONED DOWNHOLE The size of the plaque should be convenient for use on active or inactive wells, for example, a 7-inch square. Letter size of the word “CAUTION” should be approximately twice the letter size of the rest of the information, for example, 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch letter size, respectively. PART 17: TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL GENERAL PROVISIONS
17.1 Purpose and Scope.
17.1.1 Authority.
17.1.2 Basis and Purpose.
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17.1.3 Scope.
17.1.4 Applicability.
17.1.5 Published Material Incorporated by Reference.
17.2 Definitions.
Code of Colorado Regulations 16 17.2.1 Definitions of general applicability to these regulations are in Part 1, Section 1.2.2.
17.2.2 Terms used in Part 17 have the definitions set forth as follows.
“Closed transport vehicle” means a transport vehicle equipped with a securely attached exterior enclosure that during normal transportation restricts the access of unauthorized persons to the cargo space containing the radioactive material. The enclosure may be either temporary or permanent but shall limit access from top, sides, and ends. In the case of packaged materials, it may be of the “see-through” type.
“Consignment” means each shipment of a package or groups of packages or load of radioactive material offered by a shipper for transport.
“Containment system” means the assembly of components of the packaging intended to retain the radioactive material during transport.
“Conveyance” means:
"Criticality Safety Index (CSI)" means the dimensionless number (rounded up to the next tenth) assigned to and placed on the label of a fissile material package, to designate the degree of control of accumulation of packages containing fissile material during transportation. Determination of the criticality safety index is described in 10 CFR 71.22, 71.23, and 71.59. "Deuterium" means, for the purposes of Part 17, deuterium and any deuterium compound, including heavy water, in which the ratio of deuterium atoms to hydrogen atoms exceeds 1:5000. “Exclusive use” means the sole use by a single consignor of a conveyance for which all initial, intermediate, and final loading and unloading are carried out in accordance with the direction of the consignor or consignee. The consignor and the carrier must ensure that any loading or unloading is performed by personnel having radiological training and resources appropriate for safe handling of the consignment. The consignor must issue specific instructions, in writing, for maintenance of exclusive use shipment controls, and include them with the shipping paper information provided to the carrier by the consignor.
“Fissile material package” means a fissile material packaging together with its fissile material contents.
Code of Colorado Regulations 17 “Graphite” means, for the purposes of Part 17, graphite with a boron equivalent content less than 5 parts per million and density greater than 1.5 grams per cubic centimeter. “Low specific activity material” (LSA material) means radioactive material with limited specific activity which is nonfissile or except under Part 17 and which satisfies the descriptions and limits set forth below. Shielding materials surrounding the LSA material may not be considered in determining the estimated average specific activity of the package contents. LSA material must be in one of three groups:
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“Low toxicity alpha emitters” means natural uranium, depleted uranium, natural thorium; uranium- 235, uranium-238, thorium-232, thorium-228 or thorium-230 when contained in ores or physical or chemical concentrates or tailings; or alpha emitters with a half-life of less than 10 days. “Nuclear waste” means, for the purposes of Part 17, a quantity of source, byproduct or special nuclear material required to be in NRC-approved specification packaging while transported to, through or across a state boundary to a disposal site, or to a collection point for transport to a disposal site.
“Packaging” means the assembly of components necessary to ensure compliance with the packaging requirements of 10 CFR 71. It may consist of one or more receptacles, absorbent materials, spacing structures, thermal insulation, radiation shielding, and devices for cooling or absorbing mechanical shocks. The vehicle, tie-down system, and auxiliary equipment may be designated as part of the packaging.
"Quality assurance", for the purposes of Part 17, comprises all those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a system or component will perform satisfactorily in service.
“Quality control” , for the purposes of Part 17, comprises those quality assurance actions that relate to control of the physical characteristics and quality of the material or component to predetermined requirements.
“Regulations of the DOT” means the regulations in 49 CFR Parts 100-189 and Parts 390-397 (October 1, 2006).
“Regulations of the NRC” means the regulations in 10 CFR 71 (January 1, 2007) for purposes of Part 17.
“Surface contaminated object” (SCO) means a solid object that is not itself classed as radioactive material, but which has radioactive material distributed on any of its surfaces. The SCO must be in one of two groups with surface activity not exceeding the following limits:
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“Transport index” (TI) means the dimensionless number, rounded up the next tenth, placed on the label of a package to designate the degree of control to be exercised by the carrier during transportation. The transport index is the number determined by multiplying the maximum radiation level in millisievert (mSv) per hour at 1 meter (3.3 feet) from the external surface of the package by 100 (equivalent to the maximum radiation level in millirem per hour at 1 meter). “Type A package” means a Type A packaging that, together with its radioactive contents limited to A1 or A2 as appropriate, meets the requirements of 49 CFR 173.410 and 173.412 and is designed to retain the integrity of containment and shielding required by Part 17 under normal conditions of transport as demonstrated by the tests set forth in 49 CFR 173.465 or 173.466, as appropriate.
“Type A packaging” means a packaging designed for a Type A package. “Type AF package” , “Type BF package” , “Type B(U)F package” , and “Type B(M)F package” each means a fissile material packaging together with its fissile material contents. “Type A quantity” means a quantity of radioactive material, the aggregate radioactivity of which does not exceed A1 for special form radioactive material or A2 for normal form radioactive material, where A1 and A2 are given in Appendix 17A or may be determined by procedures described in Appendix 17A.
“Type B package” means a Type B packaging together with its radioactive contents.2 Code of Colorado Regulations 20 2 A Type B package design is designated as B(U) or B(M). On approval, a Type B package design is designated by NRC as B(U) unless the package has a maximum normal operating pressure of more than 700kPa (100 lb/in2) gauge or a pressure relief device that would allow the release of radioactive material to the environment under the tests specified in 10 CFR 71.73 (hypothetical accident conditions), in which case it will receive a designation B(M). B(U) refers to the need for unilateral approval of international shipments; B(M) refers to the need for multilateral approval of international shipments. No distinction is made in how packages with these designations may be used in domestic transportation. To determine their distinction for international transportation, refer to 49 CFR Part 173. A Type B package approved prior to September 6, 1983 was designated only as Type B; limitations on its use are specified in 17.8.
“Type B packaging” means a packaging designed to retain the integrity of containment and shielding when subjected to the normal conditions of transport and hypothetical accident test conditions set forth 10 CFR Part 71.
“Type B quantity” means a quantity of radioactive material greater than a Type A quantity. LICENSE-RELATED REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
17.3 Requirement for License.
17.4 Exemptions.
17.4.1 Common and contract carriers, freight forwarders, and warehouse workers which are subject to the requirements of the DOT in 49 CFR 170 through 189, or the U.S. Postal Service in the Postal Service Manual (Domestic Mail Manual), are exempt from the requirements of Part 17 to the extent that they transport or store radioactive material in the regular course of their carriage for others or storage incident thereto. Common and contract carriers who are not subject to the requirements of the DOT or U.S. Postal Service are subject to 17.3 and other applicable requirements of these regulations.
17.4.2 Any licensee is exempt from the requirements of Part 17 with respect to shipment or carriage of the following low-level materials:
17.4.3 Fissile materials meeting the requirements of one of the paragraphs (a) through (f) in 10 CFR
17.5 Transportation of Licensed Material.
17.5.1 Each licensee who transports licensed material outside the site of usage, as specified in the Department license, or where transport is on public highways, or who delivers licensed material to a carrier for transport, shall:
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17.5.2 If, for any reason, the regulations of the DOT are not applicable to a shipment of licensed material, the licensee shall conform to the standards and requirements of 49 CFR Parts 170 through 189 appropriate to the mode of transport to the same extent as if the shipment was subject to these regulations.
GENERAL LICENSES
17.6 General Licenses for Carriers.
17.6.1 A general license is hereby issued to any common or contract carrier not exempt under 17.4 to receive, possess, transport, and store radioactive material in the regular course of their carriage for others or storage incident thereto, provided the transportation and storage is in accordance with the applicable requirements, appropriate to the mode of transport, of the DOT insofar as such requirements relate to the loading and storage of packages, placarding of the transporting vehicle, and incident reporting. 3 3 Notification of an incident shall be filed with, or made to, the Department as prescribed in 49 CFR, regardless of and in addition to the notification made to the DOT or other agencies.
Code of Colorado Regulations 22 17.6.2 A general license is hereby issued to any private carrier to transport radioactive material, provided the transportation is in accordance with the applicable requirements, appropriate to the mode of transport, of the DOT insofar as such requirements relate to the loading and storage of packages, placarding of the transporting vehicle, and incident reporting. 3 17.6.3 Persons who transport radioactive material pursuant to the general licenses in 17.6.1 and 17.6.2 are exempt from the requirements of Parts 4 and 10 of these regulations to the extent that they transport radioactive material.
17.7 General License: NRC-Approved Packages.
17.7.1 A general license is hereby issued to any licensee of the Department to transport, or to deliver to a carrier for transport, licensed material in a package for which a license, certificate of compliance, or other approval has been issued by the NRC.
17.7.2 This general license applies only to a licensee who:
17.7.3 The general license in 17.7.1 applies only when the package approval authorizes use of the package under this general license.
17.7.4 For a Type B or fissile material package, the design of which was approved by NRC before April 1, 1996, the general license in 17.7.1 is subject to additional restrictions of 10 CFR 71.19.
17.8 General Licenses: Use of Foreign-Approved and Other Approved Packages
17.8.1 A general license is issued to any licensee of the Department to transport, or to deliver to a carrier for transport, licensed material in a package the design of which has been approved in a foreign national competent authority certificate and revalidated by the DOT as meeting the applicable requirements of 49 CFR 171.12. This general license applies only to:
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17.8.2 A general license is issued to any licensee of the Department to transport, or to deliver to a carrier for transport, licensed material in a specification container for fissile material or for a Type B quantity of radioactive material as specified in 49 CFR Parts 173 and 178. This general license, which expires October 1, 2008:
17.9 General Licenses: Fissile Material Transport
17.9.1 A general license is hereby issued to any licensee to transport fissile material, or to deliver fissile material to a carrier for transport, if the licensee meets the requirements of 10 CFR 71.22 and the material is shipped in accordance with 10 CFR 71.22 and each applicable requirement of Part 17.
17.9.2 A general license is hereby issued to any licensee to transport fissile material in the form of plutonium-beryllium (Pu-Be) special form sealed sources, or to deliver fissile material in the form of plutonium-beryllium (Pu-Be) special form sealed sources to a carrier for transport, if the licensee meets the requirements of 10 CFR 71.23 and the material is shipped in accordance with 10 CFR 71.23 and each applicable requirement of Part 17. QUALITY ASSURANCE
17.10 Quality Assurance Requirements.
17.10.1 Quality assurance requirements apply to design, purchase, fabrication, handling, shipping, storing, cleaning, assembly, inspection, testing, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of components of packaging that are important to safety.
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17.10.2 Each licensee, certificate holder, and applicant for a COC shall:
17.10.3 Before the use of any package for the shipment of licensed material subject Part 17, each licensee shall obtain NRC approval of its quality assurance program.
17.10.4 A program for transport container inspection and maintenance limited to radiographic exposure devices, source changers, or packages transporting these devices and meeting the requirements of 10 CFR 34.31(b), or equivalent Agreement State requirements, is deemed to satisfy the requirements of 17.7 and 17.10.2.
17.10.5 The licensee, certificate holder, and applicant for a COC shall be responsible for the establishment and execution of the quality assurance program.
17.10.6 The quality assurance functions are:
17.10.7 The persons and organizations performing quality assurance functions must have sufficient authority and organizational freedom to:
17.11 Advance Notification of Transport of Nuclear Waste.
Code of Colorado Regulations 25 17.11.1 Prior to the transport of any nuclear waste outside of the confines of the licensee's facility or other place of use or storage, or prior to the delivery of any nuclear waste to a carrier for transport, each licensee shall provide advance notification of such transport to the governor, or governor's designee 6 , of each state through which the waste will be transported. 6 A list of the mailing addresses of the governors and governors' designees is available upon request from the Director, Office of State Programs, NRC, Washington, DC 20555. The list will be published annually in the Federal Register on or about June 30 to reflect any changes in information.
17.11.2 Advance notification is required only when:
17.11.3 Each advance notification required by 17.11.1 shall contain the following information:
17.11.4 The notification required by 17.11.1 shall be made in writing to the office of each appropriate governor, or governor's designee, and to the Department. A notification delivered by mail must be postmarked at least 7 days before the beginning of the 7-day period during which departure of the shipment is estimated to occur. A notification delivered by messenger must reach the office of the governor, or governor's designee, at least 4 days before the beginning of the 7-day period during which departure of the shipment is estimated to occur. A copy of the notification shall be retained by the licensee for 3 years.
17.11.5 The licensee shall notify each appropriate governor, or governor's designee, and the Department of any changes to schedule information provided pursuant to 17.11.1. Such notification shall be by telephone to a responsible individual in the office of the governor, or governor's designee, of Code of Colorado Regulations 26 the appropriate state or states. The licensee shall maintain for 3 years a record of the name of the individual contacted.
17.11.6 Each licensee who cancels a nuclear waste shipment, for which advance notification has been sent, shall send a cancellation notice to the governor, or governor's designee, of each appropriate state and to the Department. A copy of the notice shall be retained by the licensee for 3 years.
17.12 Air Transport of Plutonium.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general licenses and notwithstanding any exemptions stated directly in this part or included indirectly by citation of the regulations of the DOT, as may be applicable, the licensee shall assure that plutonium in any form is not transported by air, or delivered to a carrier for air transport, unless:
17.12.1 The plutonium is contained in a medical device designed for individual human application; or 17.12.2 The plutonium is contained in a material in which the specific activity is less than or equal to the activity concentration values for plutonium specified in Appendix 17A, Table 17A-1, and in which the radioactivity is essentially uniformly distributed; or 17.12.3 The plutonium is shipped in a single package containing no more than an A2 quantity of plutonium in any isotope or form and is shipped in accordance with 17.5; or 17.12.4 The plutonium is shipped in a package specifically authorized (in the certificate of compliance issued by the NRC for that package) for the shipment of plutonium by air and the licensee requires, through special arrangement with the carrier, compliance with 49 CFR 175.704, the regulations of the DOT applicable to the air transport of plutonium. OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 17.13 Fissile Material: Assumptions as to Unknown Properties of Fissile Material. When the isotopic abundance, mass, concentration, degree of irradiation, degree of moderation, or other pertinent property of fissile material in any package is not known, the licensee shall package the fissile material as if the unknown properties had credible values that would cause the maximum neutron multiplication.
17.14 Preliminary Determinations.
Prior to the first use of any packaging for the shipment of radioactive material:
17.14.1 The licensee shall ascertain that there are no defects which could significantly reduce the effectiveness of the packaging;
17.14.2 Where the maximum normal operating pressure will exceed 35 kilopascal (5 pounds per square inch) gauge, the licensee shall test the containment systems at an internal pressure at least 50 percent higher than the maximum normal operating pressure to verify the capability of that system to maintain its structural integrity at that pressure;
17.14.3 The licensee shall determine that the packaging has been fabricated in accordance with the design approved by the NRC; and 17.14.4 The licensee shall conspicuously and durably mark the packaging with its model number, serial number, gross weight, and a package identification number as assigned by the NRC. Code of Colorado Regulations 27
17.15 Routine Determinations.
Prior to each shipment of licensed material, the licensee shall determine that:
17.15.1 The package is proper for the contents to be shipped;
17.15.2 The package is in unimpaired physical condition except for superficial defects such as marks or dents;
17.15.3 Each closure device of the packaging, including any required gasket, is properly installed and secured and free of defects;
17.15.4 Any system for containing liquid is adequately sealed and has adequate space or other specified provision for expansion of the liquid;
17.15.5 Any pressure relief device is operable and set in accordance with written procedures;
17.15.6 The package has been loaded and closed in accordance with written procedures;
17.15.7 Any structural part of the package which could be used to lift or tie down the package during transport is rendered inoperable for the purpose unless it satisfies design requirements specified in 10 CFR 71.45;
17.15.8 The level of non-fixed (removable) radioactive contamination on the external surfaces of each package offered for shipment is as low as reasonably achievable and within the limits specified in 49 CFR 173.443.
17.15.9 External radiation levels around the package and around the vehicle, if applicable, shall not exceed:
17.15.10 For a package transported in exclusive use by rail, highway or water, radiation levels external to the package may exceed the limits specified in 17.15.9 but shall not exceed any of the following: Code of Colorado Regulations 28
17.15.11 A package must be prepared for transport so that in still air at 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) and in the shade, no accessible surface of a package would have a temperature exceeding 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in a nonexclusive use shipment or 82 degrees Celsius (185 degrees Fahrenheit) in an exclusive use shipment. Accessible package surface temperatures shall not exceed these limits at any time during transportation.
17.15.12 A package may not incorporate a feature intended to allow continuous venting during transport.
17.15.13 Before delivery of a package to a carrier for transport, the licensee shall ensure that any special instructions needed to safely open the package have been sent to the consignee, or otherwise made available to the consignee, for the consignee's use in accordance with 4.32.5.2. REPORTS AND RECORDS
17.16 Reports.
The licensee shall report to the Department within 30 days:
17.16.1 Any instance in which there is significant reduction in the effectiveness of any packaging during use; and Code of Colorado Regulations 29 17.16.2 Details of any defects with safety significance in the packaging after first use, with the means employed to repair the defects and prevent their recurrence; and 17.16.3 Instances in which the conditions of approval in the certificate of compliance were not observed in making a shipment.
17.17 Shipment Records.
Each licensee shall maintain, for a period of 3 years after shipment, a record of each shipment of licensed material not exempt under 17.4 showing, where applicable:
17.17.1 Identification of the packaging by model number and serial number;
17.17.2 Verification that the packaging, as shipped, had no significant defect;
17.17.3 Volume and identification of coolant;
17.17.4 Type and quantity of licensed material in each package, and the total quantity of each shipment;
17.17.5 Date of the shipment;
17.17.6 Name and address of the transferee;
17.17.7 Address to which the shipment was made; and
17.17.8 Results of the determinations required by 17.15 and by the conditions of the package approval. Appendix 17A - Determination of A and A 1 2 17A1 Values of A and A for individual radionuclides, which are the bases for many activity limits 1 2 elsewhere in these regulations are given in Table 17A1. The curie (Ci) values specified are obtained by converting from the Terabecquerel (TBq) figure. The Terabecquerel values are the regulatory standard. The curie values are for information only and are not intended to be the regulatory standard. The curie values are expressed to three significant figures to assure that the difference in the TBq and Ci quantities is one tenth of one percent or less. Where values of A or A are unlimited, it is for radiation control purposes only. For nuclear criticality safety, some materials are subject to controls placed on fissile material. 17A2 For individual radionuclides whose identities are known, but which are: 17A2.1 Not listed in Table 17A1:
17A2.2 Not listed in Table 17A2:
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17A4 For mixtures of radionuclides whose identities and respective activities are known, the following conditions apply:
where f(i) is the fraction of activity of nuclide i in the mixture and A (i) is the appropriate A value for nuclide i.
17A4.4 Alternatively, the A value for mixtures of normal form material may be determined as follows:
Code of Colorado Regulations 31 where f(i) is the fraction of activity of nuclide I in the mixture and A (i) is the appropriate A value for nuclide I.
17A5 When the identity of each radionuclide is known, but the individual activities of some of the radionuclides are not known, the radionuclides may be grouped and the lowest A or A value, 1 2 as appropriate, for the radionuclides in each group may be used in applying the formulas in 17A4. Groups may be based on the total alpha activity and the total beta/gamma activity when these are known, using the lowest A or A values for the alpha emitters and beta/gamma emitters. 1 2 TABLE 17A1: A AND A VALUES FOR RADIONUCLIDES – Part 1 of 4 1 2 Symbol of Element and A 1 (TBq) A 1 (Ci)b A 2 (Tab) A 2 (Ci)b Specific Specific radionuclide atomic activity activity number . . . . . . (TBq/g) (Ci/g)
Ac-225 (a) Actinium (89) 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 6.0X10 -3 1.6X10 -1 2.1X10 3 5.8X10 4 Ac-227 (a) . 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 9.0X10 -5 2.4X10 -3 2.7 7.2X10 1 Ac-228 . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 8.4X10 4 2.2X10 6 Ag-105 Silver (47) 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.0X10 4 Ag-108m (a) . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 9.7X10 -1 2.6X10 1 Ag-110m (a) . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 1.8X10 2 4.7X10 3 Ag-111 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 5.8X10 3 1.6X10 5 Al-26 Aluminum 1.0X10 -1 2.7 1.0X10 -1 2.7 7.0X10 -4 1.9X10 -2 (13)
Am-241 Americium 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 1.3X10 -1 3.4 (95)
Am-242m (a) . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 3.6X10 -1 1.0X10 1 Code of Colorado Regulations 32 Am-243 (a) . 5.0 2 -3 -2 -3 -1 1.4X10 1.0X10 2.7X10 7.4X10 2.0X10 Ar-37 Argon (18) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.7X10 3 9.9X10 4 Ar-39 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 1.3 3.4X10 1 Ar-41 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 1.5X10 6 4.2X10 7 As-72 Arsenic (33) 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 6.2X10 4 1.7X10 6 As-73 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 8.2X10 2 2.2X10 4 As-74 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 3.7X10 3 9.9X10 4 As-76 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 5.8X10 4 1.6X10 6 As-77 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 3.9X10 4 1.0X10 6 At-211 (a) Astatine (85) 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 7.6X10 4 2.1X10 6 Au-193 Gold (79) 7.0 1.9X10 2 2.0 5.4X10 1 3.4X10 4 9.2X10 5 Au-194 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.5X10 4 4.1X10 5 Au-195 . 1 2 6.0 2 2 3 1.0X10 2.7X10 1.6X10 1.4X10 3.7X10 Au-198 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 9.0X10 3 2.4X10 5 Au-199 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 7.7X10 3 2.1X10 5 Ba-131 (a) Barium (56) 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 3.1X10 3 8.4X10 4 Ba-133 . 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0 8.1X10 1 9.4 2.6X10 2 Ba-133m . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.2X10 4 6.1X10 5 Ba-140 (a) . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 2.7X10 3 7.3X10 4 Be-7 Beryllium (4) 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 1.3X10 4 3.5X10 5 Be-10 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 8.3X10 -4 2.2X10 -2 Bi-205 Bismuth (83) 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 1.5X10 3 4.2X10 4 Bi-206 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.8X10 3 1.0X10 5 Bi-207 . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 1.9 5.2X10 1 Bi-210 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 4.6X10 3 1.2X10 5 Bi-210m (a) . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 2.1X10 -5 5.7X10 -4 Bi-212 (a) . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 5.4X10 5 1.5X10 7 Bk-247 Berkelium 8.0 2.2X10 2 8.0X10 -4 2.2X10 -2 3.8X10 -2 1.0 (97)
Bk-249 (a) . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.0X10 -1 8.1 6.1X10 1 1.6X10 3 Br-76 Bromine (35) 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 9.4X10 4 2.5X10 6 Br-77 . 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0 8.1X10 1 2.6X10 4 7.1X10 5 Br-82 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 4 1.1X10 6 C-11 Carbon (6) 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.1X10 7 8.4X10 8 C-14 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.0 8.1X10 1 1.6X10 -1 4.5 Ca-41 Calcium (20) Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 3.1X10 -3 8.5X10 -2 Ca-45 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.6X10 2 1.8X10 4 Ca-47 (a) . 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 2.3X10 4 6.1X10 5 Cd-109 Cadmium (48) 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 2.0 5.4X10 1 9.6X10 1 2.6X10 3 Cd-113m . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 8.3 2.2X10 2 Cd-115 (a) . 3.0 8.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 1.9X10 4 5.1X10 5 Cd-115m . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 9.4X10 2 2.5X10 4 Ce-139 Cerium (58) 7.0 1.9X10 2 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.5X10 2 6.8X10 3 Ce-141 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.8X10 4 Ce-143 . 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.5X10 4 6.6X10 5 Code of Colorado Regulations 33 Ce-144 (a) . -1 5.4 -1 5.4 2 3 2.0X10 2.0X10 1.2X10 3.2X10 Cf-248 Californium 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 6.0X10 -3 1.6X10 -1 5.8X10 1 1.6X10 3 (98)
Cf-249 . 3.0 8.1X10 1 8.0X10 -4 2.2X10 -2 1.5X10 -1 4.1 Cf-250 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 2.0X10 -3 5.4X10 -2 4.0 1.1X10 2 Cf-251 . 7.0 1.9X10 2 7.0X10 -4 1.9X10 -2 5.9X10 -2 1.6 Cf-252 (h) . 5.0X10 -2 1.4 3.0X10 -3 8.1X10 -2 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 Cf-253 (a) . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 -2 1.1 1.1X10 3 2.9X10 4 Cf-254 . 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 3.1X10 2 8.5X10 3 Cl-36 Chlorine (17) 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.2X10 -3 3.3X10 -2 Cl-38 . 2.0X10 -1 5.4 2.0X10 -1 5.4 4.9X10 6 1.3X10 8 Cm-240 Curium (96) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 7.5X10 2 2.0X10 4 Cm-241 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.1X10 2 1.7X10 4 Cm-242 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.0X10 -2 2.7X10 -1 1.2X10 2 3.3X10 3 Cm-243 . 9.0 2.4X10 2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 1.9X10 -3 5.2X10 1 Cm-244 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 2.0X10 -3 5.4X10 -2 3.0 8.1X10 1 Cm-245 . 9.0 2.4X10 2 9.0X10 -4 2.4X10 -2 6.4X10 -3 1.7X10 -1 Cm-246 . 9.0 2.4X10 2 9.0X10 -4 2.4X10 -2 1.1X10 -2 3.1X10 -1 Cm-247 (a) . 3.0 8.1X10 1 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 3.4X10 -6 9.3X10 -5 Cm-248 . 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 3.0X10 -4 8.1X10 -3 1.6X10 -4 4.2X10 -3 Co-55 Cobalt (27) 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 1.1X10 5 3.1X10 6 Co-56 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 1.1X10 3 3.0X10 4 Co-57 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 3.1X10 2 8.4X10 3 Co-58 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.2X10 3 3.2X10 4 Co-58m . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.2X10 5 5.9X10 6 Co-60 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.2X10 1 1.1X10 3 Cr-51 Chromium 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 3.4X10 3 9.2X10 4 (24)
Cs-129 Cesium (55) 4.0 1.1X10 2 4.0 1.1X10 2 2.8X10 4 7.6X10 5 Cs-131 . 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 3.8X10 3 1.0X10 5 Cs-132 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 5.7X10 3 1.5X10 5 Cs-134 . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 4.8X10 1 1.3X10 3 Cs-134m . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.0X10 5 8.0X10 6 Cs-135 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.0 2.7X10 1 4.3X10 -5 1.2X10 -3 Cs-136 . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 2.7X10 3 7.3X10 4 Cs-137 (a) . 2.0 5.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.2 8.7X10 1 Cu-64 Copper (29) 6.0 1.6X10 2 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.4X10 5 3.9X10 6 Cu-67 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 2.8X10 4 7.6X10 5 Dy-159 Dysprosium 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 2.1X10 2 5.7X10 3 (66)
Dy-165 . 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.0X10 5 8.2X10 6 Dy-166 (a) . 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 8.6X10 3 2.3X10 5 Er-169 Erbium (68) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.0 2.7X10 1 3.1X10 3 8.3X10 4 Er-171 . 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 9.0X10 4 2.4X10 6 Eu-147 Europium (63) 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 1.4X10 3 3.7X10 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 34 TABLE 17A1: A AND A VALUES FOR RADIONUCLIDES – Part 2 of 4 1 2 Symbol.of. Element.and. A 1 .(Tab) A 1 (Ci)b A 2 A 2 (Ci)b Specific. Specific. radionuclide atomic.number .(TBq) activity activity . . . . . . (TBq/g) (Ci/g)
Eu-150. . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 6.1X10 4 1.6X10 6 (long.lived)
Eu-152 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.5 1.8X10 2 Eu-152m . 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 8.2X10 4 2.2X10 6 Eu-154 . 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 9.8 2.6X10 2 Eu-155 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 3.0 8.1X10 1 1.8X10 1 4.9X10 2 Eu-156 . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 2.0X10 3 5.5X10 4 F-18 Fluorine.(9) 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.5X10 6 9.5X10 7 Fe-52.(a) Iron.(26) 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 2.7X10 5 7.3X10 6 Fe-55 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 8.8X10 1 2.4X10 3 Fe-59 . 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 1.8X10 3 5.0X10 4 Fe-60.(a) . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 -1 5.4 7.4X10 -4 2.0X10 -2 Ga-67 Gallium.(31) 7.0 1.9X10 2 3.0 8.1X10 1 2.2X10 4 6.0X10 5 Ga-68 . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 1.5X10 6 4.1X10 7 Ga-72 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 1.1X10 5 3.1X10 6 Gd-146.(a) Gadolinium.(64) 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 6.9X10 2 1.9X10 4 Gd-148 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 2.0X10 -3 5.4X10 -2 1.2 3.2X10 1 Gd-153 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 9.0 2.4X10 2 1.3X10 2 3.5X10 3 Gd-159 . 3.0 8.1X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.9X10 4 1.1X10 6 Ge-68.(a) Germanium.(32) 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 2.6X10 2 7.1X10 3 Ge-71 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 5.8X10 3 1.6X10 5 Ge-77 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 1.3X10 5 3.6X10 6 Hf-172.(a) Hafnium.(72) 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 4.1X10 1 1.1X10 3 Hf-175 . 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.9X10 2 1.1X10 4 Hf-181 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 6.3X10 2 1.7X10 4 Hf-182 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 8.1X10 -6 2.2X10 -4 Hg-194.(a) Mercury.(80) 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.3X10 -1 3.5 Hg-195m.(a) . 3.0 8.1X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 1.5X10 4 4.0X10 5 Hg-197 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 9.2X10 3 2.5X10 5 Hg-197m . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 2.5X10 4 6.7X10 5 Hg-203 . 5.0 2 1.0 1 2 4 1.4X10 2.7X10 5.1X10 1.4X10 Ho-166 Holmium.(67) 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 2.6X10 4 7.0X10 5 Ho-166m . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 6.6X10 -2 1.8 I-123 Iodine.(53) 6.0 1.6X10 2 3.0 8.1X10 1 7.1X10 4 1.9X10 6 I-124 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 9.3X10 3 2.5X10 5 I-125 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 3.0 8.1X10 1 6.4X10 2 1.7X10 4 I-126 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 2.9X10 3 8.0X10 4 I-129 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 6.5X10 -6 1.8X10 -4 Code of Colorado Regulations 35 I-131 . 3.0 1 -1 1 3 5 8.1X10 7.0X10 1.9X10 4.6X10 1.2X10 I-132 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 3.8X10 5 1.0X10 7 I-133 . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 4.2X10 4 1.1X10 6 I-134 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 9.9X10 5 2.7X10 7 I-135.(a) . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.3X10 5 3.5X10 6 In-111 Indium.(49) 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0 8.1X10 1 1.5X10 4 4.2X10 5 In-113m . 4.0 1.1X10 2 2.0 5.4X10 1 6.2X10 5 1.7X10 7 In-114m.(a) . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 8.6X10 2 2.3X10 4 In-115m . 7.0 1.9X10 2 1.0 2.7X10 1 2.2X10 5 6.1X10 6 Ir-189.(a) Iridium.(77) 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.9X10 3 5.2X10 4 Ir-190 . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 2.3X10 3 6.2X10 4 Ir-192.(c) . 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.4X10 2 9.2X10 3 Ir-194 . -1 8.1 -1 8.1 4 5 3.0X10 3.0X10 3.1X10 8.4X10 K-40 Potassium.(19) 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 2.4X10 -7 6.4X10 -6 K-42 . 2.0X10 -1 5.4 2.0X10 -1 5.4 2.2X10 5 6.0X10 6 K-43 . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.2X10 5 3.3X10 6 Kr-81 Krypton.(36) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 7.8X10 -4 2.1X10 -2 Kr-85 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.5X10 1 3.9X10 2 Kr-85m . 8.0 2.2X10 2 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0X10 5 8.2X10 6 Kr-87 . 2.0X10 -1 5.4 2.0X10 -1 5.4 1.0X10 6 2.8X10 7 La-137 Lanthanum.(57) 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 6.0 1.6X10 2 1.6X10 -3 4.4X10 -2 La-140 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 2.1X10 4 5.6X10 5 Lu-172 Lutetium.(71) 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 4.2X10 3 1.1X10 5 Lu-173 . 8.0 2.2X10 2 8.0 2.2X10 2 5.6X10 1 1.5X10 3 Lu-174 . 9.0 2.4X10 2 9.0 2.4X10 2 2.3X10 1 6.2X10 2 Lu-174m . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 2.0X10 2 5.3X10 3 Lu-177 . 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 4.1X10 3 1.1X10 5 Mg-28.(a) Magnesium.(12) 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 2.0X10 5 5.4X10 6 Mn-52 Manganese.(25) 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 1.6X10 4 4.4X10 5 Mn-53 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 6.8X10 -5 1.8X10 -3 Mn-54 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 2.9X10 2 7.7X10 3 Mn-56 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 8.0X10 5 2.2X10 7 Mo-93 Molybdenum.(42 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 4.1X10 -2 1.1 )
Mo-99.(a).(i) . 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.8X10 4 4.8X10 5 N-13 Nitrogen.(7) 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 5.4X10 7 1.5X10 9 Na-22 Sodium.(11) 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 2.3X10 2 6.3X10 3 Na-24 . 2.0X10 -1 5.4 2.0X10 -1 5.4 3.2X10 5 8.7X10 6 Nb-93m Niobium.(41) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 8.8 2.4X10 2 Nb-94 . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 6.9X10 -3 1.9X10 -1 Nb-95 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.5X10 3 3.9X10 4 Nb-97 . 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 9.9X10 5 2.7X10 7 Nd-147 Neodymium.(60) 6.0 1.6X10 2 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.0X10 3 8.1X10 4 Nd-149 . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 4.5X10 5 1.2X10 7 Ni-59 Nickel.(28) Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 3.0X10 -3 8.0X10 -2 Code of Colorado Regulations 36 Ni-63 . 1 3 1 2 2.1 1 4.0X10 1.1X10 3.0X10 8.1X10 5.7X10 Ni-65 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 7.1X10 5 1.9X10 7 Np-235 Neptunium.(93) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 5.2X10 1 1.4X10 3 Np-236. . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 2.0 5.4X10 1 4.7X10 -4 1.3X10 -2 (short-lived)
Np-236. . 9.0X10 0 2.4X10 2 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 4.7X10 -4 1.3X10 -2 (long-lived)
Np-237 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 2.0X10 -3 5.4X10 -2 2.6X10 -5 7.1X10 -4 Np-239 . 7.0 1.9X10 2 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 8.6X10 3 2.3X10 5 Os-185 Osmium.(76) 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 2.8X10 2 7.5X10 3 Os-191 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 2.0 5.4X10 1 1.6X10 3 4.4X10 4 Os-191m . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 4.6X10 4 1.3X10 6 Os-193 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.0X10 4 5.3X10 5 Os-194.(a) . -1 8.1 -1 8.1 1 2 3.0X10 3.0X10 1.1X10 3.1X10 TABLE 17A1: A AND A VALUES FOR RADIONUCLIDES – Part 3 of 4 1 2 Symbol.of Element.and. A 1 . A 1 (Ci)b A 2 . (Tab) A 2 (Ci)b Specific. Specific. .radionuclide atomic.number (TBq) activity activity . . . . . . (TBq/g) (Ci/g)
P-32 Phosphorus . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 1.1X10 4 2.9X10 5 (15)
P-33 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.0 2.7X10 1 5.8X10 3 1.6X10 5 Pa-230 . (a) Protactinium . 2.0 5.4X10 1 7.0X10 -2 1.9 1.2X10 3 3.3X10 4 (91)
Pa-231 . 4.0 1.1X10 2 4.0X10 -4 1.1X10 -2 1.7X10 -3 4.7X10 -2 Pa-233 . 5.0 1.4X10 2 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.7X10 2 2.1X10 4 Pb-201 Lead . (82) 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.2X10 4 1.7X10 6 Pb-202 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 1.2X10 -4 3.4X10 -3 Pb-203 . 4.0 1.1X10 2 3.0 8.1X10 1 1.1X10 4 3.0X10 5 Pb-205 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 4.5X10 -6 1.2X10 -4 Pb-210 . (a) . 1.0 2.7X10 1 5.0X10 -2 1.4 2.8 7.6X10 1 Pb-212 . (a) . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 2.0X10 -1 5.4 5.1X10 4 1.4X10 6 Pd-103 . (a) Palladium . (46) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.8X10 3 7.5X10 4 Pd-107 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 1.9X10 -5 5.1X10 -4 Pd-109 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 7.9X10 4 2.1X10 6 Pm-143 Promethium . 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0 8.1X10 1 1.3X10 2 3.4X10 3 (61)
Pm-144 . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 9.2X10 1 2.5X10 3 Pm-145 . 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 5.2 1.4X10 2 Pm-147 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0 5.4X10 1 3.4X10 1 9.3X10 2 Pm-148m . . 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 7.9X10 2 2.1X10 4 (a)
Pm-149 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.5X10 4 4.0X10 5 Pm-151 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.7X10 4 7.3X10 5 Po-210 Polonium . (84) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 1.7X10 2 4.5X10 3 Pr-142 Praseodymium . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.3X10 4 1.2X10 6 (59)
Pr-143 . 3.0 8.1X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.5X10 3 6.7X10 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 37 Pt-188 . (a) Platinum . (78) 1.0 1 -1 1 3 4 2.7X10 8.0X10 2.2X10 2.5X10 6.8X10 Pt-191 . 4.0 1.1X10 2 3.0 8.1X10 1 8.7X10 3 2.4X10 5 Pt-193 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.4 3.7X10 1 Pt-193m . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.8X10 3 1.6X10 5 Pt-195m . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 6.2X10 3 1.7X10 5 Pt-197 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.2X10 4 8.7X10 5 Pt-197m . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.7X10 5 1.0X10 7 Pu-236 Plutonium . (94) 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 3.0X10 -3 8.1X10 -2 2.0X10 1 5.3X10 2 Pu-237 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 4.5X10 2 1.2X10 4 Pu-238 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 6.3X10 -1 1.7X10 1 Pu-239 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 2.3X10 -3 6.2X10 -2 Pu-240 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 8.4X10 -3 2.3X10 -1 Pu-241 . (a) . 1 3 -2 1.6 3.8 2 4.0X10 1.1X10 6.0X10 1.0X10 Pu-242 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 1.5X10 -4 3.9X10 -3 Pu-244 . (a) . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 6.7X10 -7 1.8X10 -5 Ra-223 . (a) Radium . (88) 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 7.0X10 -3 1.9X10 -1 1.9X10 3 5.1X10 4 Ra-224 . (a) . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 5.9X10 3 1.6X10 5 Ra-225 . (a) . 2.0X10 -1 5.4 4.0X10 -3 1.1X10 -1 1.5X10 3 3.9X10 4 Ra-226 . (a) . 2.0X10 -1 5.4 3.0X10 -3 8.1X10 -2 3.7X10 -2 1.0 Ra-228 . (a) . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 Rb-81 Rubidium . (37) 2.0 5.4X10 1 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 3.1X10 5 8.4X10 6 Rb-83 . (a) . 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 6.8X10 2 1.8X10 4 Rb-84 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.8X10 3 4.7X10 4 Rb-86 . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 3.0X10 3 8.1X10 4 Rb-87 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 3.2X10 -9 8.6X10 -8 Rb(nat) . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 6.7X10 6 1.8X10 8 Re-184 Rhenium . (75) 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.9X10 2 1.9X10 4 Re-184m . 3.0 8.1X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.6X10 2 4.3X10 3 Re-186 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 6.9X10 3 1.9X10 5 Re-187 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 1.4X10 -9 3.8X10 -8 Re-188 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 3.6X10 4 9.8X10 5 Re-189 . (a) . 3.0 8.1X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.5X10 4 6.8X10 5 Re(nat) . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 0.0 2.4X10 -8 Rh-99 Rhodium . (45) 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 3.0X10 3 8.2X10 4 Rh-101 . 4.0 1.1X10 2 3.0 8.1X10 1 4.1X10 1 1.1X10 3 Rh-102 . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 4.5X10 1 1.2X10 3 Rh-102m . 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.3X10 2 6.2X10 3 Rh-103m . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.2X10 6 3.3X10 7 Rh-105 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 3.1X10 4 8.4X10 5 Rn-222 . (a) Radon . (86) 3.0X10 -1 8.1 4.0X10 -3 1.1X10 -1 5.7X10 3 1.5X10 5 Ru-97 Ruthenium . 5.0 1.4X10 2 5.0 1.4X10 2 1.7X10 4 4.6X10 5 (44)
Ru-103 . (a) . 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 1.2X10 3 3.2X10 4 Ru-105 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.5X10 5 6.7X10 6 Ru-106 . (a) . 2.0X10 -1 5.4 2.0X10 -1 5.4 1.2X10 2 3.3X10 3 Code of Colorado Regulations 38 S-35 Sulphur . (16) 1 3 3.0 1 3 4 4.0X10 1.1X10 8.1X10 1.6X10 4.3X10 Sb-122 Antimony . (51) 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 1.5X10 4 4.0X10 5 Sb-124 . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 6.5X10 2 1.7X10 4 Sb-125 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 3.9X10 1 1.0X10 3 Sb-126 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 3.1X10 3 8.4X10 4 Sc-44 Scandium . (21) 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 6.7X10 5 1.8X10 7 Sc-46 . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 1.3X10 3 3.4X10 4 Sc-47 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 3.1X10 4 8.3X10 5 Sc-48 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 5.5X10 4 1.5X10 6 Se-75 Selenium . (34) 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0 8.1X10 1 5.4X10 2 1.5X10 4 Se-79 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.6X10 -3 7.0X10 -2 Si-31 Silicon . (14) 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.4X10 6 3.9X10 7 Si-32 . 1 3 -1 1 3.9 2 4.0X10 1.1X10 5.0X10 1.4X10 1.1X10 Sm-145 Samarium . (62) 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 9.8X10 1 2.6X10 3 Sm-147 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 8.5X10 -1 2.3X10 -8 Sm-151 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 9.7X10 -1 2.6X10 1 Sm-153 . 9.0 2.4X10 2 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.6X10 4 4.4X10 5 Sn-113 . (a) Tin . (50) 4.0 1.1X10 2 2.0 5.4X10 1 3.7X10 2 1.0X10 4 Sn-117m . 7.0 1.9X10 2 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 3.0X10 3 8.2X10 4 Sn-119m . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 1.4X10 2 3.7X10 3 Sn-121m . (a) . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 Sn-123 . 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 3.0X10 2 8.2X10 3 Sn-125 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 3 1.1X10 5 Sn-126 . (a) . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 1.0X10 -3 2.8X10 -2 Sr-82 . (a) Strontium . (38) 2.0X10 -1 5.4 2.0X10 -1 5.4 2.3X10 3 6.2X10 4 Sr-85 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 8.8X10 2 2.4X10 4 Sr-85m . 5.0 1.4X10 2 5.0 1.4X10 2 1.2X10 6 3.3X10 7 Sr-87m . 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0 8.1X10 1 4.8X10 5 1.3X10 7 TABLE 17A1: A AND A VALUES FOR RADIONUCLIDES – Part 4 of 4 1 2 Symbol.of. Element.and. A 1 A 1 (Ci)b A 2 .(Tab) A 2 (Ci)b Specific. Specific. radionuclide atomic.number .(TBq) activity activity . . . . . . (TBq/g) (Ci/g)
Sr-89 . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.9X10 4 Sr-90 . (a) . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 5.1 1.4X10 2 Sr-91 . (a) . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 1.3X10 5 3.6X10 6 Sr-92 . (a) . 1.0 2.7X10 1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 4.7X10 5 1.3X10 7 T(H-3) Tritium . (1) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.6X10 2 9.7X10 3 Ta-178 . Tantalum . (73) 1.0 2.7X10 1 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 4.2X10 6 1.1X10 8 (long Ta-179 . 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 4.1X10 1 1.1X10 3 Ta-182 . 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 2.3X10 2 6.2X10 3 Tb-157 Terbium . (65) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 5.6X10 -1 1.5X10 1 Tb-158 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 5.6X10 -1 1.5X10 1 Tb-160 . 1.0 2.7X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 4.2X10 2 1.1X10 4 Code of Colorado Regulations 39 Tc-95m . (a) Technetium . 2.0 1 2.0 1 2 4 5.4X10 5.4X10 8.3X10 2.2X10 (43)
Tc-96 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 1.2X10 4 3.2X10 5 Tc-96m . (a) . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 1.4X10 6 3.8X10 7 Tc-97 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 5.2X10 -5 1.4X10 -3 Tc-97m . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.0 2.7X10 1 5.6X10 2 1.5X10 4 Tc-98 . 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 3.2X10 -5 8.7X10 -4 Tc-99 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 6.3X10 -4 1.7X10 -2 Tc-99m . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 4.0 1.1X10 2 1.9X10 5 5.3X10 6 Te-121 Tellurium . (52) 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.4X10 3 6.4X10 4 Te-121m . 5.0 1.4X10 2 3.0 8.1X10 1 2.6X10 2 7.0X10 3 Te-123m . 8.0 2.2X10 2 1.0 2.7X10 1 3.3X10 2 8.9X10 3 Te-125m . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 6.7X10 2 1.8X10 4 Te-127 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 9.8X10 4 2.6X10 6 Te-127m . . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 3.5X10 2 9.4X10 3 (a)
Te-129 . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 7.7X10 5 2.1X10 7 Te-129m . . 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.0X10 4 (a)
Te-131m . . 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 3.0X10 4 8.0X10 5 (a)
Te-132 . (a) . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 3.1X10 4 3.0X10 5 Th-227 Thorium . (90) 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 5.0X10 -3 1.4X10 -1 1.1X10 3 3.1X10 4 Th-228 . (a) . 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 3.0X10 1 8.2X10 2 Th-229 . 5.0 1.4X10 2 5.0X10 -4 1.4X10 -2 7.9X10 -3 2.1X10 -1 Th-230 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 7.6X10 -4 2.1X10 -2 Th-231 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 2.0X10 4 5.3X10 5 Th-232 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 4.0X10 -9 1.1X10 -7 Th-234 . (a) . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 8.6X10 2 2.3X10 4 Th(nat) . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 8.1X10 -9 2.2X10 -7 Ti-44 . (a) Titanium . (22) 5.0X10 -1 1.4X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 6.4 1.7X10 2 Tl-200 Thallium . (81) 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 2.2X10 4 6.0X10 5 Tl-201 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 4.0 1.1X10 2 7.9X10 3 2.1X10 5 Tl-202 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0X10 3 5.3X10 4 Tl-204 . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 1.7X10 1 4.6X10 2 Tm-167 Thulium . (69) 7.0 1.9X10 2 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 3.1X10 3 8.5X10 4 Tm-170 . 3.0 8.1X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.2X10 2 6.0X10 3 Tm-171 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 U-230 . (fast Uranium . (92) 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 1.0X10 -1 2.7 1.0X10 3 2.7X10 4 . lung .
absorption) .
(a)(d)
U-230 . . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 -3 1.1X10 -1 1.0X10 3 2.7X10 4 (medium .
lung .
absorption) .
(a)(e)
U-230 . . 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 3.0X10 -3 8.1X10 -2 1.0X10 3 2.7X10 4 (slow . lung .
absorption) .
Code of Colorado Regulations 40 (a)(f)
absorption) .
(d)
U-232 . . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 7.0X10 -3 1.9X10 -1 8.3X10 -1 2.2X10 1 (medium .
lung .
absorption) .
(e)
U-232 . . 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 1.0X10 -3 2.7X10 -2 8.3X10 -1 2.2X10 1 (slow . lung .
absorption) .
(f)
U-233 . (fast . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 9.0X10 -2 2.4 3.6X10 -4 9.7X10 -3 . lung .
absorption) .
(d)
U-233 . . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 3.6X10 -4 9.7X10 -3 (medium .
lung .
absorption) .
(e)
U-233 . . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 6.0X10 -3 1.6X10 -1 3.6X10 -4 9.7X10 -3 (slow . lung .
absorption) .
(f)
U-234 . (fast . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 9.0X10 -2 2.4 2.3X10 -4 6.2X10 -3 . lung .
absorption) .
(d)
U-234 . . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 2.3X10 -4 6.2X10 -3 (medium .
lung .
absorption) .
(e)
U-234 . . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 6.0X10 -3 1.6X10 -1 2.3X10 -4 6.2X10 -3 (slow . lung .
absorption) .
(f)
U-235 . (all . . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 8.0X10 -8 2.2X10 -6 lung .
absorption .
types) .
(a),(d),(e),(f)
U-236 . (fast . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 2.4X10 -6 6.5X10 -5 . lung .
absorption) .
(d)
U-236 . . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 2.0X10 -2 5.4X10 -1 2.4X10 -6 6.5X10 -5 (medium .
lung .
absorption) .
(e)
U-236 . . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 6.0X10 -3 1.6X10 -1 2.4X10 -6 6.5X10 -5 (slow . lung .
absorption) .
(f)
U-238 . (all . . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 1.2X10 -8 3.4X10 -7 lung .
absorption .
Code of Colorado Regulations 41 types) .
U . (nat) . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 2.6X10 -8 7.1X10 -7 U . . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited See . See . (enriched . Table . A- Table . A- to . 20% . or 4 4 . less) . (g)
U . (dep) . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited See . (See . Table . A- Table . A- 4 3)
V-48 Vanadium . (23) 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 6.3X10 3 1.7X10 5 V-49 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.0X10 2 8.1X10 3 W-178 . (a) Tungsten . (74) 9.0 2.4X10 2 5.0 1.4X10 2 1.3X10 3 3.4X10 4 W-181 . 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 2.2X10 2 6.0X10 3 W-185 . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 3.5X10 2 9.4X10 3 W-187 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 2.6X10 4 7.0X10 5 W-188 . (a) . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.7X10 2 1.0X10 4 Xe-122 . (a) Xenon . (54) 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.8X10 4 1.3X10 6 Xe-123 . 2.0 5.4X10 1 7.0X10 -1 1.9X10 1 4.4X10 5 1.2X10 7 Xe-127 . 4.0 1.1X10 2 2.0 5.4X10 1 1.0X10 3 2.8X10 4 Xe-131m . 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 4.0X10 1 1.1X10 3 3.1X10 3 8.4X10 4 Xe-133 . 2.0X10 1 5.4X10 2 1.0X10 1 2.7X10 2 6.9X10 3 1.9X10 5 Xe-135 . 3.0 8.1X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 9.5X10 4 2.6X10 6 Y-87 . (a) Yttrium . (39) 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.0 2.7X10 1 1.7X10 4 4.5X10 5 Y-88 . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 5.2X10 2 1.4X10 4 Y-90 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 2.0X10 4 5.4X10 5 Y-91 . 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 9.1X10 2 2.5X10 4 Y-91m . 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 1.5X10 6 4.2X10 7 Y-92 . 2.0X10 -1 5.4 2.0X10 -1 5.4 3.6X10 5 9.6X10 6 Y-93 . 3.0X10 -1 8.1 3.0X10 -1 8.1 1.2X10 5 3.3X10 6 Yb-169 Ytterbium . (70) 4.0 1.1X10 2 1.0 2.7X10 1 8.9X10 2 2.4X10 4 Yb-175 . 3.0X10 1 8.1X10 2 9.0X10 -1 2.4X10 1 6.6X10 3 1.8X10 5 Zn-65 Zinc . (30) 2.0 5.4X10 1 2.0 5.4X10 1 3.0X10 2 8.2X10 3 Zn-69 . 3.0 8.1X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.8X10 6 4.9X10 7 Zn-69m . (a) . 3.0 8.1X10 1 6.0X10 -1 1.6X10 1 1.2X10 5 3.3X10 6 Zr-88 Zirconium . (40) 3.0 8.1X10 1 3.0 8.1X10 1 6.6X10 2 1.8X10 4 Zr-93 . Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 9.3X10 -5 2.5X10 -3 Zr-95 . (a) . 2.0 5.4X10 1 8.0X10 -1 2.2X10 1 7.9X10 2 2.1X10 4 Zr-97 . (a) . 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 4.0X10 -1 1.1X10 1 7.1X10 4 1.9X10 6 Notes:
a A1 and/or A2 values include contributions from daughter nuclides with half-lives less than 10 days. b Parent nuclides and their progeny included in secular equilibrium are listed in the following: Sr-90 Y-90 Zr-93 Nb-93m Zr-97 Nb-97 Ru-106 Rh-106 Code of Colorado Regulations 42 Cs-137 Ba-137m Ce-134 La-134 Ce-144 Pr-144 Ba-140 La-140 Bi-212 Tl-208 0.36 , Po-212 0.64 Pb-210 Bi-210, Po-210 Pb-212 Bi-212, Tl-208 0.36 , Po-212 0.64 Rn-220 Po-216 Rn-222 Po-218, Pb-214, Bi-214, Po-214 Ra-223 Rn-219, Po-215, Pb-211, Bi-211, Tl-207 Ra-224 Rn-220, Po-216, Pb-212, Bi-212, Tl-208 0.36 , Po-212 0.64 Ra-226 Rn-222, Po-218, Pb-214, Bi-214, Po-214, Pb-210, Bi-210, Po-210 Ra-228 Ac-228 Th-226 Ra-222, Rn-218, Po-214 Th-228 Ra-224, Rn-220, Po-216, Pb212, Bi-212, Tl208 0.36 , Po-212 0.64 Th-229 Ra-225, Ac-225, Fr-221, At-217, Bi-213, Po-213, Pb-209 Th-nat Ra-228, Ac-228, Th-228, Ra-224, Rn-220, Po-216, Pb-212, Bi-212, Tl-208 0.36 , Po-12 0.64 Th-234 Pa-234m U-230 Th-226, Ra-222, Rn-218, Po-214 U-232 Th-228, Ra-224, Rn-220, Po-216, Pb-212, Bi-212, Tl-208 0.36 , Po-212 0.64 U-235 Th-231 U-238 Th-234, Pa-234m U-nat Th-234, Pa-234m, U-234, Th-230, Ra-226, Rn-222, Po-218, Pb-214, Bi-214, Po-214, U-240 Np-240m Np-237 Pa-233 Am-242m Am-242 Am-243 Np-239 c The quantity may be determined from a measurement of the rate of decay or a measurement of the radiation level at a prescribed distance from the source.
d These values apply only to compounds of uranium that take the chemical form of UF6, UO2F2 and UO2(NO3)2 in both normal and accident conditions of transport.
e These values apply only to compounds of uranium that take the chemical form of UO3, UF4, UCl4, and hexavalent compounds in both normal and accident conditions of transport.
f These values apply to all compounds of uranium other than those specified in d and e, above. g These values apply to unirradiated uranium only.
h These values apply to domestic transport only. For international transport, use the values in the table below. TABLE 17A1 (SUPPLEMENT): A 1 AND A 2 VALUES FOR RADIONUCLIDES FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS Symbol of Element and A 1 (TBq) A 1 (Ci) A 2 (TBq) A 2 (Ci) Specific Specific radionuclide atomic activity activity number (TBq/g ) (Ci/g)
Mo-99 c Molybdenum 1.0 2.7x10 1 6.0x10 -1 1.6x10 1 1.8x10 4 4.8x10 5 (42)
Code of Colorado Regulations 43 TABLE 17A2: EXEMPT MATERIAL ACTIVITY CONCENTRATIONS AND EXEMPT CONSIGNMENT ACTIVITY LIMITS FOR RADIONUCLIDES Part 1 of 4 Symbol of Element Activity Activity Activity limit Activity limit radionuclide and atomic concentration concentration for exempt for exempt number for exempt for exempt consignment consignment material (Bq/g) material (Ci/g) (Bq) (Ci)
Ac-227 (a) . 1.0 x 10 -1 2.7 x 10 -12 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Ac-228 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ag-105 Silver (47) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ag-108m (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ag-110m (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ag-111 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Al-26 Aluminum 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (13)
Am-241 Americium 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 (95)
Am-242m (a) . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Am-243 (a) . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Ar-37 Argon (18) 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Ar-39 . 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Ar-41 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 9 2.7 x 10 -2 As-72 Arsenic (33) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 As-73 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 As-74 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 As-76 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 As-77 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 At-211 (a) Astatine 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (85)
Au-193 Gold (79) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Au-194 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Au-195 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Au-198 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Au-199 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ba-131 (a) Barium (56) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ba-133 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ba-133m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ba-140 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Be-7 Beryllium 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (4)
Be-10 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Bi-205 Bismuth 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (83)
Bi-206 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Bi-207 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Bi-210 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Bi-210m (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Bi-212 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Bk-247 Berkelium 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Code of Colorado Regulations 44 (97)
Bk-249 5 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Br-76 Bromine 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (35)
Br-77 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Br-82 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 C-11 Carbon (6) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 C-14 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Ca-41 Calcium 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (20)
Ca-45 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Ca-47 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Cd-109 Cadmium 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (48)
Cd-113m . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Cd-115 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Cd-115m . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ce-139 Cerium (58) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ce-141 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Ce-143 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ce-144 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Cf-248 Californium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 (98)
Cf-249 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Cf-250 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Cf-251 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Cf-252 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Cf-253 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Cf-254 . 1.0 -11 3 -8
Cl-36 Chlorine 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (17)
Cl-38 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Cm-240 Curium (96) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Cm-241 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Cm-242 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Cm-243 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Cm-244 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Cm-245 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Cm-246 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Cm-247 (a) . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Cm-248 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Co-55 Cobalt (27) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Co-56 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Co-57 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Co-58 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Co-58m . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Co-60 . 1 -10 5 -6
Cr-51 Chromium 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (24)
Cs-129 Cesium (55) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Cs-131 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Code of Colorado Regulations 45 Cs-132 . 1 -10 5 -6
Cs-134 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Cs-134m . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Cs-135 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Cs-136 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Cs-137 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Cu-64 Copper (29) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Cu-67 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Dy-159 Dysprosium 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (66)
Dy-165 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Dy-166 (a) . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Er-169 Erbium (68) 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Er-171 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 TABLE 17A2: EXEMPT MATERIAL ACTIVITY CONCENTRATIONS AND EXEMPT CONSIGNMENT ACTIVITY LIMITS FOR RADIONUCLIDES Part 2 of 4 Symbol of Element Activity Activity Activity limit Activity limit radionuclide and atomic concentration concentration for exempt for exempt number for exempt for exempt consignment consignment material (Bq/g) material (Ci/g) (Bq) (Ci)
Eu-147 Europium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (63)
Eu-148 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Eu-149 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Eu-150 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (short-lived)
Eu-150 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (long-lived)
Eu-152 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Eu-152 m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Eu-154 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Eu-155 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Eu-156 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 F-18 Fluorine (9) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Fe-52 (a) Iron (26) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Fe-55 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Fe-59 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Fe-60 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Ga-67 Gallium (31) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ga-68 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Ga-72 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Gd-146 (a) Gadolinium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (64)
Gd-148 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Gd-153 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Gd-159 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ge-68 (a) Germanium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (32)
Ge-71 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Ge-77 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Code of Colorado Regulations 46 Hf-172 (a) Hafnium (72) 1 -10 6 -5
Hf-175 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Hf-181 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Hf-182 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Hg-194 (a) Mercury (80) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Hg-195m (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Hg-197 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Hg-197m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Hg-203 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Ho-166 Holmium 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (67)
Ho-166m . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 I-123 Iodine (53) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 I-124 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 I-125 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 I-126 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 I-129 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 I-131 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 I-132 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 I-133 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 I-134 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 I-135 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 In-111 Indium (49) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 In-113m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 In-114m (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 In-115m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ir-189 (a) Iridium (77) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Ir-190 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ir-192 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Ir-194 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 K-40 Potassium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (19)
K-42 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 K-43 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Kr-81 Krypton (36) 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Kr-85 . 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Kr-85m . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 10 2.7 x 10 -1 Kr-87 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 9 2.7 x 10 -2 La-137 Lanthanum 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (57)
La-140 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Lu-172 Lutetium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (71)
Lu-173 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Lu-174 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Lu-174m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Lu-177 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Mg-28 (a) Magnesium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (12)
Mn-52 Manganese 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (25)
Code of Colorado Regulations 47 Mn-53 . 4 -7 9 -2
Mn-54 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Mn-56 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Mo-93 Molybdenum 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 (42)
Mo-99 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 N-13 Nitrogen (7) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 9 2.7 x 10 -2 Na-22 Sodium (11) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Na-24 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Nb-93m Niobium (41) 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Nb-94 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Nb-95 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Nb-97 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Nd-147 Neodymium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (60)
Nd-149 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ni-59 Nickel (28) 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Ni-63 . 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Ni-65 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Np-235 Neptunium 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (93)
Np-236 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (short-lived)
Np-236 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (long-lived)
Np-237 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Np-239 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Os-185 Osmium (76) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Os-191 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Os-191m . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Os-193 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 TABLE 17A2: EXEMPT MATERIAL ACTIVITY CONCENTRATIONS AND EXEMPT CONSIGNMENT ACTIVITY LIMITS FOR RADIONUCLIDES Part 3 of 4 Symbol of Element and Activity Activity Activity limit Activity limit radionuclide atomic concentration concentration for exempt for exempt number for exempt for exempt consignment consignment material material (Ci/g) (Bq) (Ci)
Os-194 (a) Osmium (76) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 P-32 Phosphorus 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (15)
P-33 . 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Pa-230(a) Protactinium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (91)
Pa-231 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Pa-233 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Pb-201 Lead (82) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pb-202 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pb-203 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pb-205 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Pb-210 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Code of Colorado Regulations 48 Pb-212 (a) . 1 -10 5 -6
Pd-103 (a) Palladium (46) 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Pd-107 . 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Pd-109 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pm-143 Promethium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (61)
Pm-144 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pm-145 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Pm-147 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Pm-148m (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pm-149 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pm-151 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Po-210 Polonium (84) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Pr-142 Praseodymium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (59)
Pr-143 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pt-188 (a) Platinum (78) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pt-191 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pt-193 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Pt-193m . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Pt-195m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pt-197 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pt-197m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Pu-236 Plutonium (94) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Pu-237 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Pu-238 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Pu-239 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Pu-240 . 1.0 -11 3 -8
2.7 x 10 1.0 x 10 2.7 x 10
Rb (natural) . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Re-184 Rhenium (75) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Re-184m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Re-186 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Re-187 . 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 1.0 x 10 9 2.7 x 10 -2 Re-188 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Re-189 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Re (natural) . 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 1.0 x 10 9 2.7 x 10 -2 Code of Colorado Regulations 49 Rh-99 Rhodium (45) 1 -10 6 -5
Rh-101 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Rh-102 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Rh-102m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Rh-103m . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Rh-105 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Rn-222 (a) Radon (86) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Ru-97 Ruthenium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (44)
Ru-103 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ru-105 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Ru-106 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 S-35 Sulphur (16) 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Sb-122 Antimony (51) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Sb-124 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sb-125 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sb-126 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Sc-44 Scandium (21) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Sc-46 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sc-47 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sc-48 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Se-75 Selenium (34) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Se-79 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Si-31 Silicon (14) 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Si-32 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sm-145 Samarium (62) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Sm-147 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Sm-151 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Sm-153 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sn-113 (a) Tin (50) 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Sn-117m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sn-119m . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Sn-121m (a) . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Sn-123 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sn-125 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Sn-126 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Sr-82 (a) Strontium (38) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Sr-85 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sr-85m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Code of Colorado Regulations 50 TABLE 17A2: EXEMPT MATERIAL ACTIVITY CONCENTRATIONS AND EXEMPT CONSIGNMENT ACTIVITY LIMITS FOR RADIONUCLIDES Part 4 of 4 Symbol of Element Activity Activity Activity limit Activity limit radionuclide and concentration concentration for exempt for exempt atomic for exempt for exempt consignment consignment number material (Bq/g) material (Ci/g) (Bq) (Ci)
Sr-87m Strontium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (38)
Sr-89 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Sr-90 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Sr-91 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Sr-92 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 T(H-3) Tritium (1) 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 1.0 x 10 9 2.7 x 10 -2 Ta-178 (long- Tantalum 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 lived) (73)
Ta-179 . 3 -8 7 -4
Ta-182 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Tb-157 Terbium 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (65)
Tb-158 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Tb-160 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Tc-95m (a) Technetium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (43)
Tc-96 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Tc-96m (a) . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Tc-97 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 Tc-97m . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Tc-98 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Tc-99 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Tc-99m . 2 -9 7 -4
Te-121 Tellurium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (52)
Te-121m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Te-123m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Te-125m . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Te-127 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Te-127m (a) . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Te-129 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Te-129m (a) . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Te-131m (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Te-132 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Th-227 Thorium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 (90)
Th-228 (a) . 1.0 -11 4 -7
Th-229 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Th-230 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Th-231 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Th-232 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Th-234 (a) . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Th (natural) . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 Ti-44 (a) Titanium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (22)
Code of Colorado Regulations 51 Tl-200 Thallium 1 -10 6 -5
Tl-201 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Tl-202 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Tl-204 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Tm-167 Thulium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (69)
Tm-170 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Tm-171 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 8 2.7 x 10 -3 U-230 (fast Uranium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 lung (92)
absorption)
(a),(d)
U-230 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (medium lung absorption)
(a),(e)
U-230 (slow . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 lung absorption)
(a),(f)
U-232 (fast Uranium 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 lung (92)
absorption)
(d)
U-232 . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 (medium lung absorption)
(e)
U-232 (slow . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 lung absorption) (f)
U-233 (fast . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 lung absorption)
(d)
U-233 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 (medium lung absorption)
(e)
U-233 (slow . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 lung absorption) (f)
U-234 (fast . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 lung absorption)
(d)
U-234 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 (medium lung absorption)
(e)
U-234 (slow . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 lung absorption) (f)
U-235 (all . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 lung absorption types)
(a),(d),(e),(f)
U-236 (fast . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 lung Code of Colorado Regulations 52 absorption)
(d)
U-236 Uranium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 (medium lung (92)
absorption)
(e)
U-236 (slow . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 lung absorption) (f)
U-238 (all . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 lung absorption types)
(d),(e),(f)
U (natural) . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 U (enriched . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 to 20% or less) (g)
U (depleted) . 1.0 2.7 x 10 -11 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 V-48 Vanadium 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 (23)
V-49 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 W-178 (a) Tungsten 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (74)
W-181 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 W-185 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 W-187 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 W-188 (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Xe-122 (a) Xenon (54) 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 9 2.7 x 10 -2 Xe-123 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 9 2.7 x 10 -2 Xe-127 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Xe-131m . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Xe-133 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 Xe-135 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 10 2.7 x 10 -1 Y-87 (a) Yttrium (39) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Y-88 . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Y-90 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Y-91 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Y-91m . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Y-92 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Y-93 . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Yb-169 Ytterbium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 (79)
Yb-175 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Zn-65 Zinc (30) 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Zn-69 . 1.0 x 10 4 2.7 x 10 -7 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Zn-69m (a) . 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Zr-88 Zirconium 1.0 x 10 2 2.7 x 10 -9 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 (40)
Zr-93 . 1.0 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 1.0 x 10 7 2.7 x 10 -4 Zr-95 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 6 2.7 x 10 -5 Zr-97 (a) . 1.0 x 10 1 2.7 x 10 -10 1.0 x 10 5 2.7 x 10 -6 Code of Colorado Regulations 53 TABLE 17A3: GENERAL VALUES FOR A 1 AND A 2 Contents A 1 A 1 (Ci) A 2 A 2 (Ci) Activity Activity Activity Activity
Only beta or 1 x 10 -1 2.7 x 10 0 2 x 10 -2 5.4 x 10 -1 1 x 10 1 2.7 x10 -10 1 x 10 4 2.7 x10 -7 gamma emitting radionuclides are known to be present Only alpha 2 x 10 -1 5.4 x 10 0 9 x 10 -5 2.4 x 10 -3 1 x 10 -1 2.7 x10 -12 1 x 10 3 2.7 x10 -8 emitting radionuclides are known to be present No relevant 1 x 10 -3 2.7 x 10 -2 9 x 10 -5 2.4 x 10 -3 1 x 10 -1 2.7 x 10 -12 1 x 10 3 2.7 x 10 -8 data are available TABLE 17A4: ACTIVITY-MASS RELATIONSHIPS FOR URANIUM Uranium Enrichment (i) weight % U-235 present Specific Activity Specific Activity . TBq/g Ci/g
I The figures for uranium include representative values for the activity of the uranium-235 that is concentrated during the enrichment process.
PART 18: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR URANIUM AND THORIUM PROCESSING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR URANIUM AND THORIUM PROCESSING
18.1 Purpose and Scope.
18.1.1 The regulations in this part establish criteria, terms and conditions upon which the Department issues licenses to receive title to, receive, possess, use, transfer, or deliver source and byproduct materials, to operate uranium and thorium processing facilities and for the disposition of the resulting byproduct material. The requirements of this part are in addition to, and not in substitution for, other applicable requirements of these regulations. Code of Colorado Regulations 54 18.1.2 This part establishes performance objectives and procedural requirements applicable to any uranium or thorium material processing operation, to waste systems for byproduct material as in definition (2) of 1.2.2, and to related activities concerning uranium-bearing and thorium-bearing materials. It establishes specific technical and financial requirements for sitting, construction, operation, and decontamination, reclamation and ultimate stabilization, as well as requirements for license transfer and termination, long-term site monitoring and surveillance, and ownership and ultimate custody of source material milling facilities and byproduct material impoundments.
18.1.3 The requirements of this part apply to byproduct material that is located at a site where milling operations are no longer active, if such site is not covered by the remedial action program of Title I of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRCA) OF 1978 (92 STAT. 3021; 42 U.S.C. 7901). The regulations in this part do not establish procedures and criteria for the issuance of licenses for materials covered under Title I of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 (92 Stat. 3021) unless that program fails to accomplish remedial action. Disposal at a uranium or thorium processing site of radioactive material which is not type 2 byproduct material must not inhibit reclamation of the tailings impoundment or the ability of the U.S. Government to take title to the impoundment as long-term custodian.
18.1.4 Nothing in this Part shall apply to the following naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) or technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM):
18.1.5 The regulation of uranium in situ leach mining (in situ recovery), as defined in Section 34-32-103, CRS., involves the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety or their successor. The requirements of that agency may, due to the use of terms-of-art and other technical words, phrases and definitions, be interpreted inconsistently or be held in conflict with the Department’s requirements. The Department will coordinate with that agency to the maximum extent practicable to resolve any such conflicts or inconsistencies. An applicant or licensee that identifies such inconsistency or conflict shall provide that information to both agencies for resolution.
18.1.6 License amendments for the receipt of classified material at a facility are subject to sections 18.3 and 18.4 except when the material is from an approved source and such amendment would not result in a change in ownership, design, or operation of the facility. License amendments not subject to 18.3 and 18.4 of this part are subject to 18.5 of this section.
18.2 As used in this regulation:
Code of Colorado Regulations 55 "Active maintenance" means any significant activity needed during the period of long term care including ongoing activities such as the pumping and treatment of water from a site or one-time measures such as replacement of a disposal site's cover. Active maintenance does not include custodial activities such as repair of fencing, repair or replacement of monitoring equipment, revegetation, minor additions to soil cover, minor repair of disposal site cover, and general disposal site upkeep such as mowing grass. "Aquifer" means a geologic formation, group of formations, or part of a formation capable of yielding a significant amount of ground water to wells or springs. Any saturated zone created by uranium or thorium operations would not be considered an aquifer unless the zone is or potentially is:
"As expeditiously as practicable considering technological feasibility", for the purposes of Criterion 6A, means as quickly as possible considering: the physical characteristics of the tailings and the site; the limits of available technology; the need for consistency with mandatory requirements of other regulatory programs; and factors beyond the control of the licensee. The phrase permits consideration of the cost of compliance only to the extent specifically provided for by use of the term available technology. "Available radon barrier technology" means technologies and methods for emplacing a final radon barrier on uranium mill tailings piles or impoundments. This term shall not be construed to include extraordinary measures or techniques that would impose costs that are grossly excessive as measured by practice within the industry (or one that is reasonably analogous), (such as, by way of illustration only, unreasonable overtime, staffing, or transportation requirements, etc., considering normal practice in the industry; laser fusion of soils, etc.), provided there is reasonable progress toward emplacement of the final radon barrier. To determine grossly excessive costs, the relevant baseline against which cost shall be compared is the cost estimate for tailings impoundment closure contained in the licensee's approved reclamation plan, but costs beyond these estimates shall not automatically be considered grossly excessive.
"Certificate of designation" means the approval pursuant to article 20 of title 30, CRS., or section 25-15- 204 (6).
"Closure" means the activities following operations to decontaminate and decommission the buildings and site used to produce byproduct materials and reclaim the tailings and/or waste disposal area. "Closure plan" means the Department approved plan to accomplish closure. "Compliance period" begins when the Department sets secondary ground-water protection standards and ends when the owner or operator's license is terminated and the site is transferred to the State or Federal agency for long-term care.
"Dike" means an embankment or ridge of either natural or man-made materials used to prevent the movement of liquids, sludges, solids, or other materials. "Disposal area" means the area containing byproduct materials to which the requirements of Criterion 6 of Appendix A to this Part 18 apply.
"Disposal site" means all land that is subject to transfer to a government agency after termination of the license.
Code of Colorado Regulations 56 "Existing portion" means that land surface area of an existing surface impoundment on which significant quantities of uranium or thorium byproduct materials had been placed prior to September 30, 1983. "Facility" in this part means the physical location at one site or address and under the same administrative control at which:
"Factors beyond the control of the licensee" means factors proximately causing delay in meeting the schedule in the applicable reclamation plan for the timely emplacement of the final radon barrier notwithstanding the good faith efforts of the licensee to complete the barrier in compliance with paragraph (1) of Criterion 6A. These factors may include, but are not limited to:
"Long term care" means the observation and maintenance of a site following the post closure period and termination of the license.
"Milestone" means an action or event that is required to occur by an enforceable date. "Monitoring" means observing and making measurements to provide data to evaluate the performance and characteristics of a site.
"Operation" means that a uranium or thorium mill tailings pile or impoundment is being used for the continued placement of byproduct material or is in standby status for such placement. A pile or impoundment is in operation from the day that byproduct material is first placed in the pile or impoundment until the day final closure begins.
"Point of compliance" is the site specific location in the uppermost aquifer where the ground-water protection standard must be met.
"Post closure" means the period of time from completion of the site closure plan for decontamination, reclamation, and stabilization of the site and disposal area and prior to the termination of the license. "Reclamation plan", for the purposes of Criterion 6A of Appendix A of this Part 18, means the plan detailing activities to accomplish reclamation of the tailings or waste disposal area in accordance with the technical criteria of Appendix A of this Part. The reclamation plan must include a schedule for reclamation milestones that are key to the completion of the final radon barrier including as appropriate, but not limited to, windblown tailings retrieval and placement on the pile, interim stabilization (including dewatering or the removal of freestanding liquids and recontouring), and final radon barrier construction. (Reclamation of tailings must also be addressed in the closure plan; the detailed reclamation plan may be incorporated into the closure plan.)
"Surface impoundment" means a natural topographic depression, man-made excavation, or diked area, which is designed to hold an accumulation of liquid wastes or wastes containing free liquids, and which is not an injection well.
"Surveillance" means the observation of the site for the purposes of visual detection of the need for maintenance, custodial care, evidence of unauthorized access, and compliance with other license and regulatory requirements.
"Third-party contractor" or "Third-party agreement" means a legal or contractual mechanism whereby an applicant or licensee voluntarily agrees to pay for the services, solely selected and supervised by the Department, of qualified persons not Department staff nor under contract directly to the Department. "Uppermost aquifer" means the geologic formation nearest the natural ground surface that is an aquifer, as well as lower aquifers that are hydraulically interconnected with this aquifer within the facility's property boundary.
18.3 Special Requirements for Issuance of Specific Licenses For Source Material Milling. Code of Colorado Regulations 58 In addition to the requirements set forth in 3.8 and 3.9, a specific license for source material milling will be issued if the applicant submits to the Department a complete and accurate application that clearly demonstrates how objectives and requirements of this Part are met. Failure to clearly so demonstrate shall be grounds for refusing to accept an application. Any person desiring to have a facility or site referred to in this Part shall apply to the Department for approval of such facility or site. The application shall contain such information as the Department requires and shall be accompanied by an application fee determined by the Board pursuant to the provisions of Part 12 of these regulations.
18.3.1 An application for a license or to amend or renew an existing license to receive, possess, and use source material for milling or byproduct material as in definition (2) of 1.2.2 shall include all information required under these regulations and such other information as the Department may deem necessary, and shall address the following:
18.3.2 The applicant shall provide procedures describing the means employed to meet the following requirements during the operational phase of any project.
18.3.3 During any one full year prior to submittal of a new application or amendment expanding the facility the applicant/licensee shall conduct a preoperational monitoring program to provide complete baseline data on a milling site and its environs. Throughout the construction and operating phases of the mill, the applicant/licensee shall conduct an operational monitoring program to measure or evaluate compliance with applicable standards and regulations, to evaluate performance of control systems and procedures, to evaluate environmental impacts of operation, and to detect potential long-term effects.
Code of Colorado Regulations 59 18.3.4 The environmental report required by 3.8.8 shall contain all information deemed necessary by the agency to assist the agency in the evaluation of the short-term and long-range environmental impact of the project and activity so that the agency may weigh environmental, economic, technical, and other benefits against environmental costs, while considering available alternatives. The environmental report shall be submitted with the license application or amendment request, unless an exemption as provided by 3.8.7.1 has been obtained from the Department.
18.3.5 The following types of actions require an applicant's environmental report:
18.3.5.3. the environmental assessment shall contain all information deemed necessary by the department, and shall include, at a minimum:
Code of Colorado Regulations 60
18.3.6 An application for a license to receive, possess and use source material for milling or byproduct material as in definition (2) of 1.2.2 shall contain proposed specifications relating to the milling operations and the disposition of tailings or wastes resulting from such milling activities to achieve the requirements and objectives set forth in the criteria listed in Appendix A to this Part 18. Each application for a new license or for license renewal must clearly demonstrate how the requirements and objectives set forth in Appendix A to this Part 18 have been addressed. Failure to clearly demonstrate how the requirements and objectives in Appendix A to this Part 18 have been addressed shall be grounds for refusing to accept an application.
18.3.7 Nothing in 18.3 shall apply to a contract for the storage, processing, or disposal of less than the sum of one hundred ten tons of classified material per source or to a contract for a bench-scale or a pilot-scale testing project or a contract for less than a de minimis amount of classified material as determined by the department for storage, processing, or disposal.
18.3.8 Upon receipt of an application or notice as provided in this section, the Department shall notify the public and forward a copy of the application or notice to the Governor and the General Assembly, as appropriate.
18.3.9 In addition to the requirements of section 18.3 and 18.4, each new, renewal or amendment application pertaining to the facility's receipt of classified material shall include a written application to the Department and information relevant to the pending application, including: Code of Colorado Regulations 61
18.4 Environmental Impact Analysis
18.4.1 For each license application or application to amend or renew an existing license to receive, possess, or use source material for uranium or thorium milling or byproduct material as in definition (2) of 1.2.2 which will have a significant impact on the environment, the Department shall prepare a written analysis of the impact of the licensed activity on the environment, which shall be available to the public and for review by the NRC at the time of public notice of hearing, which analysis shall include:
18.4.2 In preparing the environmental impact analysis, the Department may use and incorporate by reference the environmental report prepared by the applicant and environmental assessments prepared by Federal, State or local agencies.
18.4.3 The environmental impact analysis, or any part thereof, shall be prepared directly by the Department or the Department shall utilize the third party method set forth in 3.13.
18.5 Notices and Financial Assurance
Code of Colorado Regulations 62 18.5.1 At least ninety days before a facility proposes to receive, store, process, or dispose of classified material in a license application or amendment that is not subject to 18.3 and 18.4, the facility shall notify the Department, and the Department shall notify the public and the board of county commissioners of the county in which the facility is located, of the specific classified material to be received, stored, processed, or disposed of. The notice shall include:
18.5.2 Within thirty days after the department's receipt of notice pursuant to 18.5.1, the Department shall determine whether the notice is complete.
18.5.3 once the department determines that the notice pursuant to 18.5.1 is complete, the Department shall publish the notice on its web site and provide a sixty-day public comment period for the receipt of written comments concerning the notice. a public hearing may be held, at the Department's discretion, at the operator's expense.
18.5.4 within thirty days after the close of the written public comment period held pursuant to 18.5.3, the Department shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the receipt, storage, processing, or disposal as described in the notice based on whether the material proposed for receipt, storage, processing, or disposal complies with the facility's license and:
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18.5.5 Prior to issuance of the license, the applicant shall (1) establish financial assurance arrangements, as provided by 3.9.5, to ensure decontamination and decommissioning of the facility and (2) provide a fund adequate to cover the payment of the cost for long-term care and monitoring as provided by 3.9.5.10. Such fund shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of 3.9.5.10.4. The Department will consider proposals to combine the two types of financial assurance. Financial assurance shall be provided prior to commencement of construction or operation.
18.6 License Hearings
18.6.1 There shall be an opportunity for public hearings to be held in accordance with the procedures in 24-4-104 and 24-4-105, CRS., and 18.6, prior to the granting, denial or renewal of a specific license permitting the receipt, possession or use of source material for milling or byproduct material as in definition (2) of 1.2.2.
18.6.2 Notice of Hearing
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18.6.3 Party Status
18.6.4 Prehearing Conference
18.6.5 Discovery
18.6.6 Conduct of Hearings
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18.6.7 Department Decision
18.7 Operational Requirements.
Each licensee authorized to receive, possess or use source material for milling or byproduct material as in definition (2) of 1.2.2 shall:
18.7.1 Operate in accordance with the requirements of this Part 18, in particular the procedures required by 18.3.2, monitoring required by 18.3.3, and the requirements and objectives of Appendix A to this Part 18.
Code of Colorado Regulations 67 18.7.2 Submit a report to the Department within 60 days after January 1 and July 1 of each year, specifying the quantity of each of the radioactive materials released to unrestricted areas in liquid and in gaseous effluents during the previous six months of operation, and such other information as the Department may require to estimate maximum potential annual radiation doses to the public resulting from effluent releases. If quantities of radioactive materials released during the reporting period are significantly above the licensee's design objectives previously reviewed as part of the licensing action, the report shall cover this specifically. On the basis of such reports and any additional information the Department may obtain from the licensee or others, the Department may from time to time require the licensee to take such action as the Department deems appropriate.
18.7.3 For any licensed site or facility determined by the Department to have caused a release to the groundwater that exceeds the basic standards for groundwater as established by the water quality control commission, until remediation has been completed, the licensee shall provide annual written notice of the status of the release and any remediation activities associated with the release, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the current address for each registered groundwater well within one mile of the release as identified in the corrective action monitoring program, unless the licensee demonstrates that a distance less than one mile is warranted. Documentation of this activity will be retained and made available to the Department upon request.
18.8 Decommissioning Requirements.
18.8.1 In addition to the information required under 3.16, each licensee authorized to receive, possess or use source material for milling or byproduct material as in definition (2) of 1.2.2 shall submit a plan for completion of decommissioning if the procedures necessary to carry out decommissioning:
18.8.2 Procedures with potential health and safety impacts may not be carried out prior to approval of the decommissioning plan.
18.8.3 The proposed decommissioning plan, if required by 18.8.1 or by license condition, must include:
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18.8.4 The proposed decommissioning plan will be approved by the Department if the information therein demonstrates that the decommissioning will be completed as soon as is reasonable and that the health and safety of workers and the public will be adequately protected.
18.8.5 Upon approval of the decommissioning plan by the Department, the licensee shall complete decommissioning in accordance with the approved plan. As a final step in decommissioning, the licensee shall submit the information required in 3.16.4.1.5 and shall certify the disposition of accumulated wastes from decommissioning.
18.8.6 If the information submitted under 3.16.4.1.5 or 18.8 does not adequately demonstrate that the premises are suitable for release for unrestricted use, the Department will inform the licensee of the appropriate further actions required for termination of license. PART 18, APPENDIX A CRITERIA RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF MILLS AND THE DISPOSITION OF THE TAILINGS OR WASTES FROM THESE OPERATIONS Introduction: Every applicant for a license to possess and use radioactive material in conjunction with uranium or thorium milling, or byproduct material at sites formerly associated with such milling, is required by the provisions of 18.3 to include in a license application proposed specifications relating to milling operations and the disposition of tailings or wastes resulting from such milling activities. This appendix establishes technical, ownership, and long-term site surveillance criteria relating to the siting, operation, decontamination, decommissioning, and reclamation of mills and tailings or waste systems and sites at which such mills and systems are located.
As used in this appendix, the term "as low as is reasonably achievable" has the same meaning as in 1.2.2.
In many cases, flexibility is provided in the criteria to allow achieving an optimum tailings disposal program on a site-specific basis. However, in such cases the objectives, technical alternatives and concerns which must be taken into account in developing a tailings program are identified. As provided by the provisions of 18.3, applications for licenses must clearly demonstrate how the criteria have been addressed.
The specifications shall be developed considering the expected full capacity of tailings or waste systems and the lifetime of mill operations. Where later expansions of systems or operations may be likely (for example, where large quantities of ore now marginally uneconomical may be stockpiled), the amenability of the disposal system to accommodate increased capacities without degradation in long-term stability and other performance factors shall be evaluated.
Licensees or applicants may propose to the Department alternatives to meet the specific requirements in this Appendix. The alternative proposals may take into account local or regional conditions, including geology, topography, hydrology, and meteorology. The Department may find that the proposed alternatives meet the Department's requirements if the alternatives will achieve a level of stabilization and containment of the sites concerned and a level of protection for public health, safety, and the environment from radiological and nonradiological hazards associated with the site, which is equivalent to, to the extent practicable, or more stringent than the level which would be achieved by the requirements of this Appendix and the standards promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency in 40 CFR Part 192, Subparts D and E. Proposed alternatives to specific regulations in this Part 18 require notice and opportunity for hearing before the NRC.
Code of Colorado Regulations 69 All site-specific licensing decisions based on the criteria in this Appendix or alternatives proposed by licensees or applicants will take into account the risk to the public health and safety and the environment with due consideration to the economic costs involved and any other factors the Department determines to be appropriate. In implementing this Appendix, the Department will consider "practicable" and "reasonably achievable" as equivalent terms. Decisions involving these terms will take into account the state of technology. and the economics of improvements in relation to benefits to the public health and safety, and other societal and socioeconomic considerations, and in relation to the utilization of atomic energy in the public interest.
Criterion 1.
Criterion 1A. The general goal or broad objective in sitting and design decisions is permanent isolation of tailings and associated contaminants by minimizing disturbance and dispersion by natural forces, and to do so without ongoing maintenance. For practical reasons, specific sitting decisions and design standards must involve finite times (e.g., the longevity design standard in Criterion 6). The following site features which will contribute to such a goal or objective must be considered in selecting among alternative tailings disposal sites or judging the adequacy of existing tailings sites:
(1) Remoteness from populated areas;
(2) Hydrologic and other natural conditions as they contribute to continued immobilization and isolation of contaminants from ground-water sources; and (3) Potential for minimizing erosion, disturbance, and dispersion by natural forces over the long-term. Criterion 1B. The site selection process must be an optimization to the maximum extent reasonably achievable in terms of the features in Criterion 1A.
Criterion 1C. In the selection of disposal sites, primary emphasis must be given to isolation of tailings or wastes, a matter having long-term impacts, as opposed to consideration only of short-term convenience or benefits, such as minimization of transportation or land acquisition costs. While isolation of tailings will be a function of both site and engineering design, overriding consideration must be given to sitting features given the long-term nature of the tailings hazards. Criterion 1D. Tailings should be disposed of in a manner that no active maintenance is required to preserve conditions of the site.
Criterion 2.
To avoid proliferation of small waste disposal sites and thereby reduce perpetual surveillance obligations, byproduct material as in definition (2) of 1.2.2, from in situ extraction operations, such as residues from solution evaporation or contaminated control processes, and wastes from small remote above ground extraction operations shall be disposed of at existing large mill tailings disposal sites; unless considering the nature of the wastes, such as their volume and specific activity and the costs and environmental impacts of transporting the wastes to a large disposal site, such offsite disposal is demonstrated to be impracticable or the advantages of onsite burial clearly outweigh the benefits of reducing the perpetual surveillance obligations.
Criterion 3.
The "prime option" for disposal of tailings is placement below grade, either in mines or specially excavated pits (that is, where the need for any specially constructed retention structure is eliminated). The evaluation of alternative sites and disposal methods performed by mill operators in support of their proposed tailings disposal program (provided in applicants' environmental reports) must reflect serious consideration of this disposal mode. In some instances, below grade disposal may not be the most Code of Colorado Regulations 70 environmentally sound approach, such as might be the case if a ground-water formation is relatively close to the surface or not very well isolated by overlying soils and rock. Also, geologic and topographic conditions might make full below grade burial impracticable: For example, bedrock may be sufficiently near the surface that blasting would be required to excavate a disposal pit at excessive cost, and more suitable alternative sites are not available. Where full below grade burial is not practicable, the size of retention structures, and size and steepness of slopes associated with exposed embankments must be minimized by excavation to the maximum extent reasonably achievable or appropriate given the geologic and hydrologic conditions at a site. In these cases, it must be demonstrated that an above grade disposal program will provide reasonably equivalent isolation of the tailings from natural erosional forces. Criterion 4.
The following site and design criteria must be adhered to whether tailings or wastes are disposed of above or below grade.
Criterion 4A. Upstream rainfall catchment areas must be minimized to decrease erosion potential and the size of the floods, which could erode or wash out sections of the tailings disposal area. Criterion 4B. Topographic features should provide good wind protection. Criterion 4C. Embankment and cover slopes must be relatively flat after final stabilization to minimize erosion potential and to provide conservative factors of safety assuring long-term stability. The broad objective should be to contour final slopes to grades which are as close as possible to those which would be provided if tailings were disposed of below grade: this could, for example, lead to slopes of about 10 horizontal to 1 vertical (10h:1v) or less steep. In general, slopes should not be steeper than about 5h:1v. Where steeper slopes are proposed, reasons why a slope less steep than 5h:1v would be impracticable should be provided and compensating factors and conditions, which make such slopes acceptable, should be identified.
Criterion 4D. A full self-sustaining vegetative cover must be established or rock cover employed to reduce wind and water erosion to negligible levels.
(1) Where a full vegetative cover is not likely to be self-sustaining due to climatic or other conditions, such as in semi-arid and arid regions, rock cover must be employed on slopes of the impoundment system. The Department will consider relaxing this requirement for extremely gentle slopes such as those, which may exist on the top of the pile.
(2) The following factors must be considered in establishing the final rock cover design to avoid displacement of rock particles by human and animal traffic or by natural process, and to preclude undercutting and piping:
(3) Individual rock fragments must be dense, sound, and resistant to abrasion, and must be free from cracks, seams, and other defects that would tend to unduly increase their destruction by water and frost actions. Weak, friable, or laminated aggregate may not be used. Code of Colorado Regulations 71 (4) Rock covering of slopes may be unnecessary where top covers are very thick (on the order of 10m or greater); impoundment slopes are very gentle (on the order of 10h:1v or less); bulk cover materials have inherently favorable erosion resistance characteristics; and, there is negligible drainage catchment area upstream of the pile and good wind protection as described in Criteria 4A and 4B.
(5) Furthermore, all impoundment surfaces must be contoured to avoid areas of concentrated surface runoff or abrupt or sharp changes in slope gradient. In addition to rock cover on slopes, areas toward which surface runoff might be directed must be well protected with substantial rock cover (rip rap). In addition to providing for stability of the impoundment system itself, overall stability, erosion potential, and geomorphology of surrounding terrain must be evaluated to assure that there are not ongoing or potential processes, such as gully erosion, which would lead to impoundment instability.
Criterion 4E. The impoundment may not be located near a capable fault that could cause a maximum credible earthquake larger than that which the impoundment could reasonably be expected to withstand. As used in this criterion, the term "capable fault" has the same meaning as defined in section III(g) of Appendix A of 10 CFR Part 100. The term "maximum credible earthquake" means that earthquake which would cause the maximum vibratory ground motion based upon an evaluation of earthquake potential considering the regional and local geology and seismology and specific characteristics of local subsurface material.
Criterion 4F. The impoundment, where feasible, should be designed to incorporate features, which will promote deposition. For example, design features, which promote deposition of sediment suspended in any runoff, which flows into the impoundment area, might be utilized; the object of such a design feature would be to enhance the thickness of cover over time.
Criterion 5.
Criteria 5A-5D and Criterion 10 incorporate the basic ground-water protection standards imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency in 40 CFR Part 192, Subparts D and E (48 FR 45926; October 7, 1983) which apply during operations and prior to the end of closure. Groundwater monitoring to comply with these standards is required by Criterion 7A.
Criterion 5A.
(1) The primary ground-water protection standard is a design standard for surface impoundments used to manage byproduct material. Unless exempted under paragraph 5A(3) of this criterion, surface impoundments (except for an existing portion) shall have a liner that is designed, constructed, and installed to prevent any migration of wastes out of the impoundment to the adjacent subsurface soil, ground water, or surface water at any time during the active life (including the closure period) of the impoundment. The liner may be constructed of materials that may allow wastes to migrate into the liner (but not into the adjacent subsurface soil, ground water, or surface water) during the active life of the facility, provided that impoundment closure includes removal or decontamination of all waste residues, contaminated containment system components (liners, etc.) contaminated subsoils, and structures and equipment contaminated with waste and leachate. For impoundments that will be closed with the liner material left in place, the liner must be constructed of materials that can prevent wastes from migrating into the liner during the active life of the facility.
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(3) The applicant or licensee will be exempted from the requirements of paragraph 5A(1) of this criterion if the Department finds, based on a demonstration by the applicant or licensee, that alternate design and operating practices, including the closure plan, together with site characteristics will prevent the migration of any hazardous constituents into ground water or surface water at any future time.
In deciding whether to grant an exemption, the Department will consider:
(4) A surface impoundment must be designed, constructed, maintained, and operated to prevent overtopping resulting from normal or abnormal operations, overfilling, wind and wave actions, rainfall, or run-on; from malfunctions of level controllers, alarms, and other equipment; and from human error.
(5) When dikes are used to form the surface impoundment, the dikes must be designed, constructed, and maintained with sufficient structural integrity to prevent massive failure of the dikes. In ensuring structural integrity, it must not be presumed that the liner system will function without leakage during the active life of the impoundment.
Criterion 5B.
(1) Uranium and thorium byproduct material in definition (2) of 1.2.2 shall be managed to conform to the following secondary ground-water protection standard: hazardous constituents entering the ground water from a licensed site must not exceed the specified concentration limits in the uppermost aquifer beyond the point of compliance during the compliance period. Hazardous constituents are those constituents identified by the Department pursuant to paragraph 5B(2) of this criterion. Specified concentration limits are those limits established by the Department as indicated in paragraph 5B(5) of this criterion. The Department will also establish the point of compliance and compliance period on a site-specific basis through license conditions and orders. The objective in selecting the point of compliance is to provide the earliest practicable warning that the impoundment is releasing hazardous constituents to the ground water. The point of compliance must be selected to provide prompt indication of ground-water contamination on the hydraulically downgradient edge of the disposal area. The Department shall identify hazardous Code of Colorado Regulations 73 constituents, establish concentration limits, set the compliance period, and may adjust the point of compliance if needed to accord with developed data and site information as to the flow of ground water or contaminants, when the detection monitoring established under Criterion 7A indicates leakage of hazardous constituents from the disposal area.
(2) A constituent becomes a hazardous constituent subject to paragraph 5B(5) only when the constituent meets all three of the following tests:
(3) Even when constituents meet all three tests in paragraph 5B(2) of this criterion, the Department may exclude a detected constituent from the set of hazardous constituents on a site-specific basis if it finds that the constituent is not capable of posing a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment. In deciding whether to exclude constituents, the Department will consider the following:
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(4) In making any determinations under paragraphs 5B(3) and 5B(6) of this criterion about the use of ground water in the area around the facility, the Department will consider any identification of underground sources of drinking water and exempted aquifers made by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, as in 5 CCR 1002-8, or other agency having jurisdiction.
(5) At the point of compliance, the concentration of a hazardous constituent must not exceed:
(6) Conceptually, background concentrations pose no incremental hazards and the drinking water limits in Criterion 5C state acceptable hazards but these two options may not be practically achievable at a specific site. Alternate concentration limits that present no significant hazard may be proposed by licensees for Department consideration. Licensees must provide the basis for any proposed limits including consideration of practicable corrective actions, that limits are as low as reasonably achievable, and information on the factors the Department must consider. The Department will establish a site specific alternate concentration limit for a hazardous constituent as provided in paragraph 5B(5) of this criterion if it finds that the proposed limit is as low as reasonably achievable after considering practicable corrective actions, and that the constituent will not pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment as long as the alternate concentration limit is not exceeded. In making the present and potential hazard finding, the Department will consider the following factors:
Code of Colorado Regulations 76 Maximum Values for Ground Water Protection Constituent or property Maximum Concentration (Milligrams per liter):
Lindane (1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-cyclohexane, gamma isomer) 0.004 Methoxychlor (1,1,1-Trichloro-2, 2-bis, p-methoxyphenylethane) 0.1 Toxaphene (C 10 H 10 Cl 6 , Technical chlorinated camphene, 0.005 67–69 percent chlorine)
2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) 0.1 2,4,5-TP Silvex (2,4,5-Trichloro-phenoxypropionic acid) 0.01 . Becquerels per liter PicoCuries per liter Combined radium-226 and radium-228 0.185 5 Gross alpha-particle activity (excluding radon and uranium 0.555 15 when producing uranium byproduct material or radon and thorium when producing thorium byproduct material)
Criterion 5D. If the ground water protection standards established under paragraph 5B(1) of this criterion are exceeded at a licensed site, a corrective action program must be put into operation as soon as is practicable, and in no event later than eighteen (18) months after the Department finds that the standards have been exceeded. The licensee shall submit the proposed corrective action program and supporting rationale for Department approval prior to putting the program into operation, unless otherwise directed by the Department. The objective of the program is to return hazardous constituent concentration levels in ground water to the concentration limits set as standards. The licensee's proposed program shall address removing the hazardous constituents that have entered the ground water at the point of compliance or treating then in place. The program shall also address removing or treating in place any hazardous constituents that exceed concentration limits in ground water between the point of compliance and the down gradient facility property boundary. The licensee shall continue corrective action measures to the extent necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with the ground water protection standard. The Department will determine when the licensee may terminate corrective action measures based on data from the ground water monitoring program and other information that provide reasonable assurance that the ground water protection standard will not be exceeded. Criterion 5E. In developing and conducting ground water protection programs, applicants and licensees shall also consider the following:
Code of Colorado Regulations 77 (1) Installation of bottom liners (Where synthetic liners are used, a leakage detection system must be installed immediately below the liner to ensure major failures are detected if they occur. This is in addition to the ground water monitoring program conducted as provided in Criterion 7. Where clay liners are proposed or relatively thin, in situ clay soils are to be relied upon for seepage control, tests must be conducted with representative tailings solutions and clay materials to confirm that no significant deterioration of permeability or stability properties will occur with continuous exposure of clay to tailings solutions. Tests must be run for a sufficient period of time to reveal any effects if they are going to occur (in some cases deterioration has been observed to occur rather rapidly after about nine months of exposure)).
(2) Mill process designs which provide the maximum practicable recycle of solutions and conservation of water to reduce the net'input of liquid to the tailings impoundment.
(3) Dewatering of tailings by process devices and/or in situ drainage systems (At new sites, tailings must be dewatered by a drainage system installed at the bottom of the impoundment to lower the phreatic surface and reduce the driving head of seepage, unless tests show tailings are not amenable to such a system. Where in situ dewatering is to be conducted, the impoundment bottom must be graded to assure that the drains are at a low point. The drains must be protected by suitable filter materials to assure that drains remain free running. The drainage system must also be adequately sized to assure good drainage).
(4) Neutralization to promote immobilization of hazardous constituents. Criterion 5F. Where ground water impacts are occurring at an existing site due to seepage, action must be taken to alleviate conditions that lead to excessive seepage impacts and restore ground water quality. The specific seepage control and ground water protection method, or combination of methods, to be used must be worked out on a site-specific basis. Technical specifications must be prepared to control installation of seepage control systems. A quality assurance, testing, and inspection program, which includes supervision by a qualified engineer or scientist, must be established to assure the specifications are met.
Criterion 5G. In support of a tailings disposal system proposal, the applicant/operator shall supply information concerning the following:
(1) The chemical and radioactive characteristics of the waste solutions.
(2) The characteristics of the underlying soil and geologic formations particularly as they will control transport of contaminants and solutions. This includes detailed information concerning extent, thickness, uniformity, shape, and orientation of underlying strata. Hydraulic gradients and conductivities of the various formations must be determined. This information must be gathered from borings and field survey methods taken within the proposed impoundment area and in surrounding areas where contaminants might migrate to ground water. The information gathered on boreholes must include both geological and geophysical logs in sufficient number and degree of sophistication to allow determining significant discontinuities, fractures, and channeled deposits of high hydraulic conductivity. If field survey methods are used, they should be in addition to and calibrated with borehole logging. Hydrologic parameters such as permeability may not be determined on the basis of laboratory analysis of samples alone; a sufficient amount of field testing (e.g., pump tests) must be conducted to assure actual field properties are adequately understood. Testing must be conducted to allow estimating chemi-sorption attenuation properties of underlying soil and rock.
(3) Location, extent, quality, capacity and current uses of any ground water at and near the site. Criterion 5H. Steps must be taken during stockpiling of ore to minimize penetration of radionuclides into underlying soils; suitable methods include lining and/or compaction of ore storage areas. Code of Colorado Regulations 78 Criterion 6.
(1) In disposing of waste byproduct material, licensees shall place an earthen cover (or approved alternative) over tailings or wastes at the end of milling operations and shall close the waste disposal area in accordance with a design 1 which provides reasonable assurance of control of radiological hazards to (i) be effective for 1,000 years, to the extent reasonably achievable, and, in any case, for at least 200 years, and (ii) limit releases of radon-222 from uranium byproduct materials, and radon-220 from thorium byproduct materials, to the atmosphere so as not to exceed an average 2 release rate of 0.74 Becquerel per square meter per second (Bq/m 2 s), or 20 picocuries per square meter per second (pCi/m 2 s), to the extent practicable throughout the effective design life determined pursuant to (1)(i) of this criterion. In computing required tailings cover thicknesses, moisture in soils in excess of amounts found normally in similar soils in similar circumstances may not be considered. Direct gamma exposure from the tailings or wastes should be reduced to background levels. The effects of any thin synthetic layer may not be taken into account in determining the calculated radon exhalation level. If non-soil materials are proposed as cover materials, it must be demonstrated that these materials will not crack or degrade by differential settlement, weathering, or other mechanism, over long-term intervals. 1 In the case of thorium byproduct materials, the standard applies only to design. Monitoring for radon emissions from thorium byproduct materials after installation of an appropriately designed cover is not required. 2 This average applies to the entire surface of each disposal area over a period of a least one year, but a period short compared to 100 years. Radon will come from both byproduct materials and from covering materials. Radon emissions from covering materials should be estimated as part of developing a closure plan for each site. The standard, however, applies only to the emissions from byproduct materials to the atmosphere.
(2) As soon as reasonably achievable after emplacement of the final cover to limit releases of radon-222 from uranium byproduct material and prior to placement of erosion protection barriers or other features necessary for long-term control of the tailings, the licensee shall verify through appropriate testing and analysis that the design and construction of the final radon barrier is effective in limiting releases of radon-222 to a level not exceeding 0.74 Bq/m 2 s (20 pCi/m 2 s) averaged over the entire pile or impoundment using the procedures described in 40 CFR Part 61, Appendix B, Method 115, or another method of verification approved by the Department as being at least as effective in demonstrating the effectiveness of the final radon barrier.
(3) When phased emplacement of the final radon barrier is included in the applicable reclamation plan, the verification of radon-222 release rates required in paragraph (2) of this Criterion must be conducted for each portion of the pile or impoundment as the final radon barrier for that portion is emplaced.
(4) Within ninety days of the completion of all testing and analysis relevant to the required verification in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this Criterion, the uranium mill licensee shall report to the Department the results detailing the actions taken to verify that levels of release of radon-222 do not exceed
(5) Near surface cover materials, i.e., within the top three meters (10 feet), may not include waste or rock that contains elevated levels of radium; soils used for near surface cover must be essentially the same, as far as radioactivity is concerned, as that of surrounding surface soils. This is to ensure that surface radon exhalation is not significantly above background because of the cover material itself.
Code of Colorado Regulations 79 (6) The design requirements in this Criterion for longevity and control of radon releases apply to any portion of a licensed and/or disposal site unless such portion contains a concentration of radium in land, averaged over areas of 100 square meters, which as a result of byproduct material, does not exceed the background level by more than: (i) 0.18 Becquerels (5 picocuries) per gram of radium-226, or, in the case of thorium byproduct material, radium-228, averaged over the first 15 centimeters (cm) below the surface, and (ii)0.56 Becquerels (15 pCi) of radium-226, or, in the case of thorium byproduct material, radium-228, averaged over 15-cm thick layers more than 15 cm below the surface.
Byproduct material containing concentrations of radionuclides other than radium in soil, and surface activity on remaining structures, must not result in a total effective dose equivalent (TEDE) exceeding the dose from cleanup of radium contaminated soil to the above standard (benchmark dose), and must be at levels which are as low is reasonably achievable. If more than one residual radionuclide is present in the same 100 square-meter area, the sum of the ratios for each radionuclide of concentration present to the concentration limit will not exceed "1" (unity). A calculation of the potential peak annual TEDE within 1000 years to the average member of the critical group that would result from applying the radium standard (not including radon) on the site must be submitted for approval. The use of decommissioning plans with benchmark doses which exceed 1 millisievert per year (100 mrem/year), before application of ALARA, requires the approval of the Department. This requirement for dose criteria does not apply to sites that have decommissioning plans for soil and structures approved before the effective date of this Criterion 6(6).
(7) The licensee shall also address the nonradiological hazards associated with the wastes in planning and implementing closure. The licensee shall ensure that disposal areas are closed in a manner that minimizes the need for further maintenance. To the extent necessary to prevent threats to human health and the environment, the licensee shall control minimize, or eliminate post-closure escape of nonradiological hazardous constituents, leachate, contaminated rainwater, or waste decomposition products to the ground or surface waters or to the atmosphere. Criterion 6A.
(1) For impoundments containing uranium byproduct materials, the final radon barrier must be completed as expeditiously as practicable considering technological feasibility after the pile or impoundment ceases operation in accordance with a written, Department-approved reclamation plan. (The term as expeditiously as practicable considering technological feasibility as specifically defined in 18.2 includes factors beyond the control of the licensee). Deadlines for completion of the final radon barrier and, if applicable, the following interim milestones must be established as a condition of the individual license: windblown tailings retrieval and placement on the pile and interim stabilization including dewatering or the removal of freestanding liquids and recontouring. The placement of erosion protection barriers or other feature necessary for long-term control of the tailings must also be completed in a timely manner in accordance with a written, Department- approved reclamation plan.
(2) The Department may approve a licensee's request to extend the time for performance of milestones related to emplacement of the final radon barrier if, after providing an opportunity for public participation, the Department finds that the licensee has adequately demonstrated in the manner required in paragraph (2) of Criterion 6 that releases of radon-222 do not exceed an average of
Code of Colorado Regulations 80 (3) The Department may authorize by license amendment, upon licensee report, a portion of the impoundment to accept uranium byproduct material or such materials that are similar in physical, chemical, and radiological characteristics to the uranium mill tailings and associated wastes already in the pile or impoundment from other sources, during the closure process. No such authorization will be made if it results in a delay or impediment to emplacement of the final radon barrier over the remainder of the impoundment in a manner that will achieve levels of radon-222 releases not exceeding 0.74 Becquerel/m 2 s (20 pCi/m 2 s) averaged over the entire impoundment. The verification required in paragraph (2) of Criterion 6 may be completed with a portion of the impoundment being used for further disposal if the Department makes a final finding that the impoundment will continue to achieve a level of radon-222 release not exceeding
Criterion 7.
The licensee shall establish a detection monitoring program needed for the Department to set the site- specific ground water protection standards in paragraph 5B(1) of this appendix. For all monitoring under this paragraph, the licensee or applicant will propose for Department approval as license conditions which constituents are to be monitored on a site-specific basis. A detection monitoring program has two purposes. The initial purpose of the program is to detect leakage of hazardous constituents from the disposal area so that the need to set ground water protection standards is monitored. If leakage is detected, the second purpose of the program is to generate data and information needed for the Department to establish the standards under Criterion 5B. The data and information must provide a sufficient basis to identify those hazardous constituents which require concentration limit standards and to enable the Department to set the limits for those constituents and the compliance period. They may also need to provide the basis for adjustments to the point of compliance. The detection monitoring programs must be in place when specified by the Department in orders or license conditions. Once ground water protection standards have been established pursuant to paragraph 5B(1), the licensee shall establish and implement a compliance monitoring program. The purpose of the compliance monitoring program is to determine that the hazardous constituent concentrations in ground water continue to comply with the standards set by the Department. In conjunction with a corrective action program, the licensee shall establish and implement a corrective action monitoring program. The purpose of the corrective action monitoring program is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the corrective actions. Any monitoring program required by this paragraph may be based on existing monitoring programs to the extent the existing programs can meet the stated objective for the program. Criterion 8.
Milling operations must be conducted so that all airborne effluent releases are reduced to levels as low as is reasonably achievable. The primary means of accomplishing this must be by means of emission controls. Institutional controls, such as extending the site boundary and exclusion area, may be employed to ensure that offsite exposure limits are met, but only after all practicable measures have been taken to control emissions at the source. Notwithstanding the existence of individual dose standards, strict control of emissions is necessary to assure that population exposures are reduced to the maximum extent reasonably achievable and to avoid site contamination. The greatest potential sources of offsite radiation exposure (aside from radon exposure) are dusting from dry surfaces of the tailings disposal area not covered by tailings solution and emissions from yellowcake drying and packaging operations. During operations and prior to closure, radiation doses from radon emissions from surface impoundments of uranium or thorium byproduct materials must be kept as low as is reasonably achievable. Code of Colorado Regulations 81 Checks must be made and logged hourly for all parameters (e.g., differential pressures and scrubber water flow rates) that determine the efficiency of yellowcake stack emission control equipment operation. The licensee shall retain each log as a record for three years after the last entry in the log is made. It must be determined whether or not conditions are within a range prescribed to ensure that the equipment is operating consistently near peak efficiency; corrective action must be taken when performance is outside of prescribed ranges. Effluent control devices must be operative at all times during drying and packaging operations and whenever air is exhausting from the yellowcake stack. Drying and packaging operations must terminate when controls are inoperative. When checks indicate the equipment is not operating within the range prescribed for peak efficiency, actions must be taken to restore parameters to the prescribed range. When this cannot be done without shutdown and repairs, drying and packaging operations must cease as soon as practicable. Operations may not be restarted after cessation due to off- normal performance until needed corrective actions have been identified and implemented. All these cessations, corrective actions, and restarts must be reported to the Department as indicated in Criterion 8A, in writing, within ten days of the subsequent restart. To control dusting from tailings, that portion not covered by standing liquids must be wetted or chemically stabilized to prevent or minimize blowing and dusting to the maximum extent reasonably achievable. This requirement may be relaxed if tailings are effectively sheltered from wind, such as may be the case where they are disposed of below grade and the tailings surface is not exposed to wind. Consideration must be given in planning tailings disposal programs to methods which would allow phased covering and reclamation of tailings impoundments because this will help in controlling particulate and radon emissions during operation. To control dusting from diffuse sources, such as tailings and ore pads where automatic controls do not apply, operators shall develop written operating procedures specifying the methods of control which will be utilized.
Milling operations producing or involving uranium and thorium byproduct materials must be conducted in such a manner as to provide reasonable assurance that the annual dose equivalent does not exceed 0.25 millisievert (25 millirem) to the whole body, 0.75 millisievert (75 millirem) to the thyroid, and 0.25 millisievert (25 millirem) to any other organ of any member of the public as a result of exposures to the planned discharge of radioactive material, radon and its progeny excepted, to the general environment. Uranium and thorium byproduct materials must be managed so as to conform to the applicable provisions of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations , Part 440, "Ore Mining and Dressing Point Source Category: Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards, Subpart C, Uranium, Radium, and Vanadium Ores Subcategory" , as codified on January 1, 1983. Criterion 8A. Inspections of tailings or waste retention systems must be conducted daily during operations, or at an alternate frequency approved by the Department for other conditions. Such inspections shall be conducted by, or under the supervision of, a qualified engineer or scientist, and documented. The licensee shall retain the documentation for each inspection as a record for three years after the documentation is made. The Department must be immediately notified of any failure in a tailings or waste retention system that results in a release of tailings or waste into unrestricted areas, or any unusual conditions (conditions not contemplated in the design of the retention system) that if not corrected could indicate the potential or lead to failure of the system and result in a release of tailings or waste into unrestricted areas.
Criterion 9.
Criterion 9A. These criteria relating to ownership of tailings and their disposal sites became effective on November 8, 1981, and apply to all licenses terminated, issued, or renewed after that date. Criterion 9B. Any uranium or thorium milling license or tailings license must contain such terms and conditions as the NRC and Department determine necessary to assure that prior to termination of the license, the licensee will comply with ownership requirements of this criterion for sites used for tailings disposal.
Code of Colorado Regulations 82 Criterion 9C. Title to the byproduct material licensed under this Part 18 and land, including any interests therein (other than land owned by the United States or by the State), which is used for the disposal of any such byproduct material, or is essential to ensure the long-term stability of such disposal site, must be transferred to the United States or the State in which such land is located, at the option of such State. In view of the fact that physical isolation must be the primary means of long-term control, and Government land ownership is a desirable supplementary measure, ownership of certain severable subsurface interests (for example, mineral rights) may be determined to be unnecessary to protect the public health and safety and the environment. In any case, however, the applicant/operator must demonstrate a serious effort to obtain such subsurface rights, and must in the event that certain rights cannot be obtained, provide notification in local public land records of the fact that the land is being used for the disposal of radioactive material and is subject to either a NRC or Department general or specific license prohibiting the disruption and disturbance of the tailings. In some rare cases, such as may occur with deep burial where no ongoing site surveillance will be required, surface land ownership transfer requirements may be waived with the approval of the Department and NRC. For licenses issued before November 8, 1981, the Department and NRC may take into account the status of the ownership of such land, and interests therein, and the ability of a licensee to transfer title and custody thereof to the United States or the State.
Criterion 9D. If the NRC, or the Department if title is held by the State, subsequent to title transfer determines that use of the surface or subsurface estates, or both, of the land transferred to the United States or to a State will not endanger the public health, safety, welfare, or environment, the NRC, or the Department if title is held by the State, may permit the use of the surface or subsurface estates, or both, of such and in a manner consistent with the provisions provided in these criteria. If the NRC, or the Department if title is held by the state, permits such use of such land, it will provide the person who transferred such land with the right of first refusal with respect to such use of such land. Criterion 9E. Material and land transferred to the United States or the State in accordance with this Criterion 9 must be transferred to the United States or the State without cost other than administrative or legal costs incurred in carrying out such transfer.
Criterion 9F. The provisions of this part respecting transfer of title and custody to land and tailings and wastes do not apply in the case of lands held in trust by the United States for any Indian tribe or lands owned by such Indian tribe subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States. In the case of such lands which are used for the disposal of uranium or thorium byproduct material, as defined in Part 1, the licensee shall enter into arrangements with the NRC as may be appropriate to assure the long-term surveillance of such lands by the United States. Criterion 10.
Secondary ground-water protection standards required by Criterion 5 of this Appendix are concentration limits for individual hazardous constituents. The following list of constituents identifies the constituents for which standards must be set and complied with if the specific constituent is reasonably expected to be in or derived from the radioactive material and has been detected in ground water. For purposes of this Appendix, the property of gross alpha activity will be treated as if it is a hazardous constituent. Thus, when setting standards under paragraph 5B(5) of Criterion 5, the Department will also set a limit for gross alpha activity. The Department does not consider the following list imposed by 40 CFR Part 192 to be exhaustive and may determine other constituents to be hazardous on a case-by-case basis, independent of those specified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Part 192. PART 18 - CRITERION 10 HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS - Acetonitrile (Ethanenitrile)
- Acetophenone (Ethanone, 1-phenyl)
Code of Colorado Regulations 83 - 3-(alpha-Acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin and salts (Warfarin) - 2-Acetylaminofluorene (Acetamide, N-(9H- fluoren-2-yl)-) - Acetyl chloride (Ethanoyl chloride)
- 1-Acetyl-2-thiourea (Acetamide, N- (aminothioxomethyl)-) - Acrolein (2-Propenal)
- Acrylamide (2-Propenamide)
- Acrylonitrile (2-Propenenitrile)
- Aflatoxins - Aldrin (1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a,8b-hexahydro-endo,exo-1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene) - Allyl alcohol (2-Propen-1-ol)
- Aluminum phosphide - 4-Aminobiphenyl ([1,1-Biphenyl])-4-amine)
- 6-Amino-1,1a,2,8,8a,8b-hexahydro-8-(hydroxymethyl)-8a-methoxy-5-methyl-carbamate azirino(2,3:3,4)pyrrolo(1,2-a]indole-4,7-dione,(ester) (Mitomycin C) (Azirino[2,3:3,4]pyrrolo(1,2- a)indole-4,7-dione,6-amino-8-[((amino-cabonyl)oxy)methyl)-1,1a,2,8,8a,8b-hexahydro-8a methoxy-5-methyl-)
- 5-(Aminomethyl)-3-isoxazolol (3(2H)-Isoxazolone, 5-(aminomethyl)-)4-Aminopyridine (4-Pyridinamine) - Amitrole (1H-1,2,4-Triazol-3-amine)
- Aniline (Benzenamine)
- Antimony and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Aramite (Sulfurous acid,2-chloroethyl-,2-(4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenoxy)-1-methylethyl ester) - Arsenic and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Arsenic acid (Orthoarsenic acid)
- Arsenic pentoxide (Arsenic (V) oxide)
- Arsenic trioxide (Arsenic (III) oxide)
- Auramine (Benzenamine,4,4-carbonimidoylbis (N,N-Dimethyl-,monohydrochloride) - Azaserine (L-Serine, diazoacetate (ester))
- Barium and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Barium cyanide Code of Colorado Regulations 84 - Benz(c)acridine (3.4-Benzacridine)
- Benz(a)anthracene (1,2-Benzanthracene)
- Benzene (Cyclohexatriene)
- Benzenearsonic acid (Arsonic acid, phenyl-)
- Benzene, dichloromethyl-(Benzal chloride)
- Benzenethiol (Thiophenol)
- Benzidine ([1,1-Biphenyl]-4,4 diamine)
- Benzo(b)fluoranthene (2,3-Benzofluoranthene)
- Benzo(j)fluoranthene (7,8-Benzofluoranthene)
- Benzo(a)pyrene (3,4-Benzopyrene)
- p-Benzoquinone (1,4-Cyclohexadienedione)
- Benzotrichloride (Benzene, Trichloromethyl)
- Benzyl chloride (Benzene, (chloromethyl)-)
- Beryllium and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane (Ethane,1,1-(methylenebis(oxy)]bis[2-chloro-]) - Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether (Ethane, 1,1-oxybis (2-chloro-)) - N,N-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-2-naphthylamine (Chlornaphazine) - Bis(2-Chloroisopropyl) ether (Propane, 2,2-oxybis[2-chloro-]) - Bis(chloromethyl) ether (methane,oxybis[chloro-])
- Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester) - Bromoacetone (2-Propanone, 1-bromo-)
- Bromomethane (Methyl bromide)
- 4-Bromophenyl phenyl ether (Benzene, 1-bromo-4-phenoxy-) - Brucine (Strychnidin-10-one, 2,3-dimethoxy-)
- 2-Butanone peroxide (Methyl ethyl ketone,peroxide)
- Butyl benzyl phthalate (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, butylphenylmethyl ester) - 2-sec-Butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol (DNBP) (Phenol,2,4-dinitro-6-(1-methylpropyl)-) - Cadmium and compounds, N.O.S. 3 Code of Colorado Regulations 85 - Calcium chromate (Chromic acid, calcium salt)
- Calcium cyanide - Carbon disulfide (Carbon bisulfide)
- Carbon oxyfluoride (Carbonyl fluoride)
- Chloral (Acetaldehyde, trichloro-)
- Chlorambucil (Butanoic acid, 4-(bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)benzene-) - Chlordane (alpha and gamma isomers)4,7-Methanoindan, 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-octachloro-3,4,7,7a- tetrahydro-) (alpha and gammaisomers)
- Chlorinated benzenes, N.O.S. 3 - Chlorinated ethane, N.O.S. 3 - Chlorinated fluorocarbons, N.O.S. 3 - Chlorinated naphthalene, N.O.S. 3 - Chlorinated phenol, N.O.S. 3 - Chloroacetaldehyde (Acetaldehyde, chloro-)
- Chloroalkyl ethers N.O.S. 3 - p-Chloroaniline (Benzenamine, 4-chloro-)
- Chlorobenzene (Benzene, chloro-)
- Chlorobenzilate (Benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-alpha-(4-chlorophenyl)-alpha-hydroxy-,ethyl ester) - p-Chloro-m-cresol (Phenol, 4-chloro-3-methyl)
- 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane (Oxirane, 2-(chloromethyl)-) - 2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether (Ethene, (2-chloroethoxy)-) - Chloroform (Methane, trichloro-)
- Chloromethane (Methyl chloride)
- Chloromethyl methyl ether (Methane,chloromethoxy-)
- 2-Chloronaphthalene (Naphthalene,betachloro-)
- 2-Chlorophenol (Phenol, o-chloro-)
- 1-(o-Chlorophenyl) thiourea (Thiourea, (2-chlorophenyl)-) - 3-Chloropropionitrile (Propanenitrile, 3-chloro-)
Code of Colorado Regulations 86 - Chromium and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Chrysene (1,2-Benzphenanthrene)
- Citrus red No. 2 (2-Naphthol, 1-((2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)azo)-) - Coal tars - Copper cyanide - Creosote (Creosote, wood)
- Cresols (Cresylic acid) (Phenol, methyl-)
- Crotonaldehyde (2-Butenal)
- Cyanides (soluble salts and complexes),N.O.S. 3 - Cyanogen (Ethanedinitrile)
- Cyanogen bromide (Bromine cyanide)
- Cyanogen chloride (Chlorine cyanide)
- Cycasin (beta-D-Glucopyranoside, (methyl-ONN-azoxy)methyl-) - 2-Cyclohexyl-4,6-dinitrophenol (phenol, 2-cyclohexyl-4,6-dinitro-) - Cyclophosphamide (2H-1,3,2-Oxazaphosphorine (bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)-tetrahydro-,2-oxide) - Daunomycin (5,12-Naphthacenedione, (8S-cis)-8-acetyl-10-((3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy)-alpha-L-lyxo- hexopyranosyl)oxy)7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-1-methoxy-) - DDD (Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane)(Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-) - DDE (Ethylene, 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-) - DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) (Ethane, 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis (p-chlorophenyl)-) - Diallate (S-(2,3-dichloroallyl)diisopropylthiocarbamate) - Dibenz(a,h)acridine(1,2,5,6-Dibenzacridine)
- Dibenz(a,j)acridine(1,2,7,8-Dibenzacridine)
- Dibenz(a,h)anthracene (1,2,5,6-Dibenzanthracene - 7H-Dibenzo(c,g)carbazole (3,4,5,6-Dibenzcarbazole)
- Dibenzo(a,e)pyrene(1,2,4,5-Dibenzpyrene)
- Dibenzo(a,h)pyrene(1,2,5,6-Dibenzpyrene)
- Dibenzo(a,i)pyrene(1,2,7,8-Dibenzpyrene)
Code of Colorado Regulations 87 - 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (Propane, 1,2-dibromo-3-chloro-) - 1,2 Dibromoethane (Ethylene dibromide)
- Dibromomethane (Methylene bromide)
- Di-n-butyl phthalate (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dibutyl ester) - o-Dichlorobenzene (Benzene, 1,2-dichloro-)
- m-Dichlorobenzene (Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-)
- p-Dichlorobenzene (Benzene, 1,4-dichlor-)
- Dichlorobenzene, N.O.S. 3 (Benzene, dichloro-N.O.S. 3 ) - 3,3-Dichlorobenzidine ([1,1, Biphenyl]-4,4-diamine, 3,3-dichloro-) - 1,4-Dichloro-2-butene (2-Butene, 1,4-dichloro-)
- Dichlorodifluoromethane (Methane, dichlorodifluoro-)
- 1,1 Dichloroethane (Ethylidene dichloride)
- 1,2 Dichloroethane (Ethylene dichloride)
- trans-1,2-Dichloroethene (1,2-Dichloroethylene)
- Dichloroethylene, N.O.S. 3 (Ethene, dichloro-N.O.S. 3 - 1,1-Dichloroethylene (Ethene, 1,1-dichloro-)
- Dichloromethane (Methylene chloride)
- 2,4-Dichlorophenol (Phenol, 2,4-dichloro-)
- 2,6-Dichlorophenol (Phenol, 2,6-dichloro-)
- 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), saltsand esters (Acetic acid, 2,4-dichlorophenoxy-, salts and esters)
- Dichlorophenylarsine (Phenyl dichloroarsine)
- Dichloropropane, N.O.S. 3 (Propane, dichloro-N.O.S. 3 - 1,2-Dichloropropane (Propylene dichloride)
- Dichloropropanol, N.O.S. 3 (Propanol, dichloro-N.O.S. 3 ) - Dichloropropene, N.O.S. 3 (Propene, dichloro-N.O.S. 3 - 1,3-Dichloropropene (1-Propene, 1,3-dichloro-)
- Dieldin (1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octa-hydro-endo,exo-1,4:5,8- Dimethanonaphthalene)
Code of Colorado Regulations 88 - 1,2:3,4-Diepoxybutane (2,2,-Bioxirane)
- Diethylarsine (Arsine, diethyl-)
- N,N-Diethylhydrazine (Hydrazine, 1,2-diethyl)
- O,O-Diethyl S-methyl ester of phosphorodithioic acid (Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-diethyl S-methyl ester)
- O,O-Diethylphosphoric acid, O-p-nitrophenyl ester (Phosphoric acid, diethyl p-nitrophenyl ester) - Diethyl phthalate (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diethyl ester) - O,O-Diethyl O-2-pyrazinyl phosphorothioate (Phosphorothioic acid, O,0-diethyl O-pyrazinyl ester) - Diethylstilbesterol (4,4-Stilbenediol,alpha,alpha-diethyl,bis(dihydrogen phosphate, (E)-) - Dihydrosafrole (Benzene, 1,2-methylenedioxy-4-propyl-) - 3,4-Dihydroxy-alpha-(methylamino)methylbenzyl alcohol (1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(1-hydroxy-2 (methylamino)ethyl))
- Dilsopropylfluorophosphate (DFP) (Phosphorofluoridic acid, bis(1-methylethyl) ester) - Dimethoate (Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-dimethyl S-(2-(methylamino)-2-oxoethyl) ester) - 3,3,-Dimethoxybenzidine ((1,1,-Biphenyl)-4,4,-diamine, 3-3,-dimethoxy-) - p-Dimethylaminoazobenzene (Benzenamine, N,N-dimethyl-4-(phenylazo)-) - 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene(1,2-Benzathracene, 7,12-dimethyl-) - 3,3-Dimethylbenzidine (1,1-Biphenyl)-4,4,diamine, 3,3-dimethyl-) - Dimethylcarbamoyl chloride (Carbamoyl chloride, dimethyl) - 1,1 Dimethylhydrazine (Hydrazine, 1,1-dimethyl-)
- 1,2-Dimethylhydrazine (Hydrazine, 1,2-dimethyl-)
- 3,3-Dimethyl-1-(methylthio)-2-butanone, O-[(methylamino) carbonyl] oxime (Thiofanox) - alpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethylamine (Ethanamine, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenyl-) - 2,4-Dimethylphenol (Phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-)
- Dimethyl phthalate (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester) - Dimethyl sulfate (Sulfuric acid, dimethyl ester)
- Dinitrobenzene, N.O.S. 3 (Benzene, dinitro-N.O.S. 3 ) - 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol and salts (Phenol, 2,4-dinitro-6-methyl-, and salts) - 2,4-Dinitrophenol (Phenol, 2,4-dinitro-)
Code of Colorado Regulations 89 - 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (Benzene, 1-methyl-2,4-dinitro-)
- 2,6-Dinitrotoluene (Benzene, 1-methyl 2,6-dinitro-)
- Di-n-octyl phthalate (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dioctyl ester) - 1,4-Dioxane (1,4-Diethylene oxide)
- Diphenylamine (Benzenamine, N-phenyl-)
- 1,2-Diphenylhydrazine (Hydrazine, 1,2-diphenyl-)
- Di-n-propylnitrosamine (N-Nitroso-di-n-propylamine)
- Disulfoton (O,O-diethyl S-(2-(ethylthio)ethyl) phosphorodithioate) - 2,4-Dithiobiuret (Thiomidodicarbonic diamide)
- Endosulfan (5-Norbomene, 2,3-dimethanol,1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-cyclic sulfite) - Endrin and metabolites (1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-endo, endo- 1,4,5,8-dimethanonaphthalene, and metabolites)
- Ethyl carbamate (Urethan) (Carbamic acid, ethyl ester) - Ethyl cyanide (Propanenitrile)
- Ethylenebisdithiocarbamic acid, salts, and esters (1,2-Ethanediyl-biscarbamodithioic acid, salts and esters)
- Ethyleneimine (Aziridine)
- Ethylene oxide (Oxirane)
- Ethylenethiourea (2-Imidazolidinethione)
- Ethyl methacrylate (2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester) - Ethyl methanesulfonate (Methanesulfonic acid, ethyl ester) - Fluoranthene (Benzo[j,k]fluorene)
- Fluorine - 2-Fluoroacetamide (Acetamide, 2-fluoro-)
- Fluoroacetic acid, sodium salt (Acetic acid, fluoro-sodium salt) - Formaldehyde (Methylene oxide)
- Formic acid (Methanoic acid)
- Glycidylaldehyde (1-Propanol-2,3 epoxy)
- Halomethane, N.O.S. 3 Code of Colorado Regulations 90 - Heptachlor (4,7-Methano-1H-indene.1,4,5,6,7,8,8-heptachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-) - Heptachlor epoxide (alpha, beta, and gamma isomers) (4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 1,4,5,6,7,8,8- heptachloro-2,3-epoxy-3a,4,7,7-tetrahydro-,alpha, beta, and gamma isomers) - Hexachlorobenzene (Benzene, hexachloro-)
- Hexachlorobutadiene (1,3-Butadiene, 1,1,2,3,4,4-hexachloro-) - Hexachlorocyclohexane (all isomers) (Lindane and isomers) - Hexachlorocyclopentadiene (1,3-Cyclopentadiene, 1,2,3,4,5,5-hexachloro-) - Hexachloroethane (Ethane, 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexachloro-)
- 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4,5,8-endo,endo-dimethanonaphthalene (Hexachlorohexa-hydro-endo,endo-dimethanonaphthalene)
- Hexachlorophene (2,2,-Methylenebis(3,4,6-trichlorophenol) - Hexachloropropene (1-Propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexachloro-) - Hexaethyl tetraphosphate (Tetraphosphoric acid, hexaethyl ester) - Hydrazine (Diamine)
- Hydrocyanic acid (Hydrogen cyanide)
- Hydrofluoric acid (Hydrogen fluoride)
- Hydrogen sulfide (Sulfur hydride)
- Hydroxydimethylarsine oxide (Cacodylic acid)
- Indeno (1,2,3-cd)pyrene(1,10-(1,2-phenylene)pyrene)
- Iodomethane (Methyl iodide)
- Iron dextran (Ferric dextran)
- Isocyanic acid, methyl ester (Methyl isocyanate)
- Isobutyl alcohol (1-Propanol, 2-methyl-)
- Isosafrole (Benzene, 1,2-methylenedioxy-4-allyl-)
- Kepone (decachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-Methano-2H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalen-2-one) - Lasiocarpine (2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-,7-[(2,3-dihydroxy-2-(1-methoxyethyl)-3-methyl-1-oxobutoxy) methyl]2,3,5,7a-tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolizin-1-yl-ester)
- Lead and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Lead acetate (Acetic acid, lead salt)
Code of Colorado Regulations 91 - Lead phosphate (Phosphoric acid, lead salt)
- Lead subacetate (Lead, bis(acetato-O)tetrahydroxytri-) - Maleic anhydride (2,5-Furandione)
- Maleic hydrazide (1,2-Dihydro-3,6-pyridazinedione)
- Malononitrile (Propanedinitrile)
- Melphalan (Alanine, 3-(p-bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)phenyl-L-)- Mercury fulminate (Fulminic acid, mercury salt)
- Mercury and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Methacrylonitrile (2-Propenenitrile,2-methyl-)
- Methanethiol (Thiomethanol)
- Methapyrilene (Pyridine, 2-[(2-dimethylamino)ethyl)]-2-thenylamino-) - Metholmyl (Acetimidic acid, N-[(methylcarbamoyl)oxy] thio-,methyl ester) - Methoxychlor (Ethane, 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2,-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-) - 2-Methylaziridine (1,2-Propylenimine)
- 3-Methlycholanthrene (Benz[j]aceanthrylene,1,2-dihydro-3-methyl-) - Methyl chlorcarbonate (Carbonochloridicacid, methyl ester) - 4,4-Methylenebis (2-chloroaniline) Benzenamine, 4,4-methylenebis-(2-chloro-) - Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) (2-Butanone)
- Methyl hydrazine (Hydrazine methyl-)
- 2-Methyllactonitrile (Propanenitrile 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-) - Methyl methacrylate (2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester) - Methyl methanesulfonate Methanesulfonicacid, methyl ester) - 2-Methyl-2-(methylthio)propionaldehyde-o-(methylcarbonyl) oxime (Propanal,2-methyl-2(methylthio-0- [(methylamino)carbonyl]oxime)
- N-Methyl-N,-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (Guanidine, N-nitroso-N-methyl-N,-nitro-) - Methyl parathion (0,0-dimethyl 0-(40 nitrophenyl) phosphorothioate) - Methylthiouracil (4-IH-Pyrimidinone, 2,3-dihydro-6-methyl-2-thioxo-) - Molybdenum and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Mustard gas (Sulfide, bis(2-chloroethyl)-)
Code of Colorado Regulations 92 - Naphthalene - 1,4-Naphthoquinone (1,4-Naphthalenedione)
- 1-Naphthylamine (alpha-Naphthylamine)
- 2-Naphthylamine (beta-Naphthylamine)
- 1-Naphthyl-2-thiourea (Thiourea, 1-naphthalenyl-)
- Nickel and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Nickel carbonyl (Nickel tetracarbonyl)
- Nickel cyanide (Nickel (II) cyanide)
- Nicotine and salts (Pyridine, (S)-3-(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)-, and salts) - Nitric oxide (Nitrogen (II) oxide)
- p-Nitroaniline (Benzenamine, 4-nitro-)
- Nitrobenzine (Benzene, nitro-)
- Nitrogen dioxide (Nitrogen (IV) oxide)
- Nitrogen mustard and hydrochloride salt (Ethanamine, 2-chloro-,N-(2-chloroethyl)-N-methyl-, and hydrochloride salt)
- Nitrogen mustard N-Oxide and hydrochloride salt (Ethanamine, 2-chloro,N-(2-chloroethyl)-N-methyl-and hydrochloride salt)
- Nitroglycerine (1,2,3-Propanetriol, trinitrate)
- 4-Nitrophenol (Phenol, 4-nitro)
- 4-Nitroquinoline-1-oxide (Quinoline,4-nitro-1-oxide-) - Nitrosamine, N.O.S. 3 - N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine (1-Butanamine,N-butyl-N-nitroso-) - N-Nitrosodiethanolamine (Ethanol, 2,2-(nitrosoimino)bis-) - N-Nitrosodiethylamine (Ethanamine, N-ethyl-N-nitroso-) - N-Nitrosodimethylamine (Dimethylnitrosamine)
- N-Nitroso-N-ethylurea (Carbamide, N-ethyl-N-nitroso-) - N-Nitrosomethylethylamine (Ethanamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-) - N-Nitroso-N-methylurea (Carbamide, N-methyl-N-nitroso-) - N-Nitroso-N-methylurethane (Carbamic acid, methylnitroso-, ethyl ester) Code of Colorado Regulations 93 - N-Nitrosomethylvinylamine (Ethenamine,N-methyl-N-nitroso-) - N-Nitrosomorpholine (Morpholine,-N-nitroso-)
- N-Nitrosonomicotine (Nornicotine,-N-nitroso-)
- N-Nitrosopiperidine (Pyridine, hexahydro-,N-nitroso-) - Nitrosopyrrolidine (Pyrrole, tetrahydro-N-nitroso-)
- N-Nitrososarcosine (Sarcosine,-N-nitroso-)
- 5-Nitro-o-toluidine (Benzenamine, 2-methyl-5-nitro-)
- Octamethylpyrophosphoramide (Diphosphoramide, octamethyl-) - Osmium tetroxide (Osmium(VIII)oxide)
- 7-Oxabicyclo(2,2,1)heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (Endothal) - Paraldehyde (1,3,5-Trioxane, 2,4,6-trimethyl-)
- Parathion (Phosphorothioic acid O,O-diethylO-(p-nitrophenyl) ester) - Pentachlorobenzene (Benzene, pentachloro-)
- Pentachloroethane (Ethane, pentachloro-)
- Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) (Benzene, Pentachloronitro-) - Pentachlorophenol (Phenol, pentachloro-)
- Phenacetin (Acetamide, N-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-)
- Phenol (Benzene, hydroxy-)
- Phenylenediamine (Benzenediamine)
- Phenylmercury acetate (Mercury acetatophenyl-)
- N-Phenylthiourea (Thiourea, phenyl-)
- Phosgene (Carbonyl chloride)
- Phosphine (Hydrogen phosphide)
- Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-diethyl S-[(ethylthio)methyl]ester (Phorate) - Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl O-(p-[(dimethylamino)sulfonyl)phenyl]ester (Famphur) - Phthalic acid esters, N.O.S. 3 (Benzene, 1,2-dicarboxylic acid, esters, N.O.S. 3 ) - Phthalic anhydride (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid anhydride) - 2-Picoline (Pyridine, 2-methyl-)
Code of Colorado Regulations 94 - Polychlorinated biphenyl, N.O.S. 3 - Potassium cynanide - Potassium silver cyanide (Argentate(1-),dicyano-,potassium) - Pronamide (3,5-Dichloro-N-(1,1-dimethyl-2-propynyl)benzamide) - 1,3 Propane sultone (1,2-Oxathiolane, 2,2-dioxide)
- n-Propylamine (1-Propanamine)
- Propylthiouracil (Undecamethylenediamine,N,N-bis(2-chlorobenzyl-),dihydrochloride) - 2-Propyn-1-ol (Propargyl alcohol)
- Pyridine - Radium-226 and -228 - Reserpine (Yohimban-16-carboxylic acid,11,17-dimethoxy-18-[3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]-, methyl ester)
- Resorcinol (1,3-Benzenediol)
- Saccharin and salts (1,2-Benzoisothiazolin-3-one, 1,1-dioxide, and salts) - Safrele (Benzene, 1,2-methylenedioxy-4-allyl-)
- Selenious acid (Selenium dioxide)
- Selenium and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Selenium sulfide (Sulfur selenide)
- Selenourea (Carbamimidoselenoic acid)
- Silver and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Silver cyanide - Sodium cyanide - Streptozotocin (D-Glucopyranose, 2-deoxy-2-(3-methyl-3-nitrosoureido)-) - Strontium sulfide - Strychnine and salts (Strychnidin-10-one, and salts)
- 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene (Benzene,1,2,4,5-tetrachloro-) - 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) (Dibenzo-p-dioxin, 2,3,7,8-tetrachloro-) - Tetrachloroethane, N.O.S. 3 (Ethane, tetrachloro-N.O.S. 3 Code of Colorado Regulations 95 - 1,1,1,2-Tetrachlorethane (Ethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-) - 1,1,2,2-Tetrachlorethane (Ethane 1,1,2,2-tetrachloro-) - Tetrachlorethane (Ethene, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloro-)
- Tetrachloromethane (Carbon tetrachloride)
- 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol (Phenol 2,3,4,6-tetrachloro-) - Tetraethyldithiopyrophosphate (Dithiopyrophosphoric acid, tetraethyl-ester) - Tetraethyl lead (Plumbane, tetraethyl-)
- Tetraethylpyrophosphate (Pyrophosphoricacide, tetraethyl ester) - Tetranitromethane (Methane, tetranitro-)
- Thallium and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Thallic oxide (Thallium (III) oxide)
- Thallium (I) acetate (Acetic acid, thallium (I) salt) - Thallium (I) carbonate (Carbonic acid dithallium (I) salt) - Thallium (I) chloride - Thallium (I) nitrate (Nitric acid, thallium (I) salt) - Thallium selenite - Thallium (I) sulfate (Sulfuric acid, thallium (I) salt) - Thioacetamide (Ethanethioamide)
- Thiosemicarbazide (Hydrazinecarbothioamide)
- Thiourea (Carbamide thio-)
- Thiuram (Bis(dimethylthiocarbamoyl) disulfide)
- Thorium and compounds, N.O.S. 3 when producing thorium byproduct material - Toluene (Benzene, methyl-)
- Toluenediamine (Diaminotoluene)
- o-Toluidine hydrochloride (Benzenamine, 2-methyl-,hydrochloride) - Tolylene diisocyanate (Benzene, 1,3-diisocyanatomethyl-) - Toxaphene (Camphene, octachloro-)
- Tribromomethane (Bromoform)
Code of Colorado Regulations 96 - 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene (Benzene, 1,2,4-trichloro-)
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl chloroform)
- 1,1,2-Trichloroethane (Ethane, 1,1,2-trichloro-)
- Trichloroethene (Trichloroethylene)
- Trichloromethanethiol (Methanethiol, trichloro-)
- Trichloromonofluoromethane (Methane, trichlorofluoro-) - 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (Phenol, 2,4,5-trichloro-)
- 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (Phenol, 2,4,6-trichloro-)
- 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) (Acetic acid, 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy-) - 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxypropionic acid (2,4,5-TP) (Silvex) (Propionoic acid, 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)-) - Trichloropropane, N.O.S. 3 (Propane, trichloro-, N.O.S. 3 ) - 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (Propane, 1,2,3-trichloro-)
- O,O,O-Triethyl phosphorothioate (Phosphorothioic acid, O,O,O-triethyl ester) - sym-Trinitrobenzene (Benzene, 1,3,5-trinitro-)
- Tris(1-azridinyl) phosphine sulfide (Phosphine sulfide, tris(1-aziridinyl-) - Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (1-Propanol, 2,3-dibromo-, phosphate) - Trypan blue (2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3,3,-((3,3,-dimethyl (1,1,-biphenyl)-4,4,diyl)bis(azo))bis(5- amino-4-hydroxy-tetrasodium salt)
- Uracil mustard (Uracil-5-[bis(2-chloroethyl]amino)-)
- Uranium and compounds, N.O.S. 3 - Vanadic acid, ammonium salt (ammonium vanadate)
- Vanadium pentoxide (Vanadium (V) oxide)
- Vinyl chloride (Ethene, chloro-)
- Zinc cyanide - Zinc phosphide 3 The abbreviation N.O.S. (not otherwise specified) signifies those members of the general class not specifically listed by name in this list.
PART 19: LICENSES AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS LICENSES AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS Code of Colorado Regulations 97
19.1 Purpose and Scope.
19.1.1 Authority.
19.1.2 Basis and Purpose.
19.1.3 Scope.
19.1.4 Applicability.
19.1.5 Published Material Incorporated by Reference.
19.2 Definitions.
“Pool irradiator” means any irradiator at which the sources are stored or used in a pool of water including panoramic wet-source-storage irradiators and underwater irradiators. “Product conveyor system” means a system for moving the product to be irradiated to, from, and within the area where irradiation takes place.
“Radiation room” means a shielded room in which irradiations take place. Underwater irradiators do not have radiation rooms.
“Seismic area” means any area where the probability of a horizontal acceleration in rock of more than 0.3 times the acceleration of gravity in 250 years is greater than 10 percent, as designated by the U.S. Geological Survey.
“Underwater irradiator” means an irradiator in which the sources always remain shielded under water and humans do not have access to the sealed sources or the space subject to irradiation without entering the pool.
SPECIFIC LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
19.3 Application for a Specific License.
19.3.1 A person shall file an application for a specific license authorizing the use of sealed sources in an irradiator pursuant to 3.8.
19.4 Specific Licenses for Irradiators.
19.4.1 The Department will approve an application for a specific license for the use of licensed material in an irradiator if the applicant meets the requirements contained in this section.
19.4.2 The applicant shall satisfy the general requirements specified in 3.9 of the regulations and the requirements contained in this part.
19.4.3 The applicant must describe the training provided to irradiator operators including:
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19.4.4 The application must include an outline of the written operating and emergency procedures listed in 19.19 that describes the radiation safety aspects of the procedures.
19.4.5 The application must describe the organizational structure for managing the irradiator, specifically the radiation safety responsibilities and authorities of the radiation safety officer and those management personnel who have important radiation safety responsibilities or authorities.
19.4.6 The application must include:
19.4.7 If the applicant intends to perform leak testing of dry-source-storage sealed sources, the applicant shall establish procedures for leak testing and submit a description of these procedures to the Department. The description shall include the:
19.4.8 If licensee personnel are to load or unload sources, the applicant shall describe the qualifications and training of the personnel and the procedures to be used. If the applicant intends to contract for source loading or unloading at its facility, the loading or unloading must be done by an organization specifically authorized by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an Agreement State to load or unload irradiator sources.
19.4.9 The applicant shall describe the inspection and maintenance checks, including the frequency of the checks required by 19.23.
19.5 Start of Construction.
Code of Colorado Regulations 100 19.5.1 The applicant may not begin construction of a new irradiator prior to the submission to the Department of both the application for a license for the irradiator and the fee required by Part 12 of these regulations.
19.6 Applications for Exemptions.
19.6.1 Any application for a license or for amendment of a license authorizing use of a teletherapy-type unit for irradiation of materials or objects may include proposed alternatives for the requirements of this part. The Department will approve the proposed alternatives if the applicant provides adequate rationale for the proposed alternatives and demonstrates that they are likely to provide an adequate level of safety for workers and the public. DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS
19.7 Requirements and Performance Criteria for Sealed Sources.
19.7.1 Have a certificate of registration issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an Agreement State, or shall have been evaluated in accordance with 10 CFR 32.210 or the equivalent state regulation;
19.7.2 Be doubly encapsulated;
19.7.3 Use radioactive material that is as nondispersible as practical and that is as insoluble as practical if the source is used in a wet-source-storage or wet-source-change irradiator;
19.7.4 Be encapsulated in a material resistant to general corrosion and to localized corrosion, such as 316L stainless steel or other material with equivalent resistance if the sources are used in irradiator pools; and 19.7.5 Have been leak tested in prototype testing and found leak-free after each of the tests described in
Code of Colorado Regulations 101 A 2-kilogram steel weight, 2.5 centimeters in diameter, must be dropped from a height of 1 meter onto the test source.
19.8 Access Control.
19.8.1 Each entrance to a radiation room at a panoramic irradiator must have a door or other physical barrier to prevent inadvertent entry of personnel if the sources are not in the shielded position.
19.8.2 In addition, each entrance to a radiation room at a panoramic irradiator must have an independent backup access control to detect personnel entry while the sources are exposed.
19.8.3 A radiation monitor must be provided to detect the presence of high radiation levels in the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator before personnel entry. Code of Colorado Regulations 102
19.8.4 Before the sources move from their shielded position in a panoramic irradiator, the source control must automatically activate conspicuous visible and audible alarms to alert people in the radiation room that the sources will be moved from their shielded position.
19.8.5 Each radiation room at a panoramic irradiator must have a clearly visible and readily accessible control that would allow an individual in the room to make the sources return to their fully shielded position.
19.8.6 Each radiation room of a panoramic irradiator must contain a control that prevents the sources from moving from the shielded position unless the control has been activated and the door or barrier to the radiation room has been closed within a preset time after activation of the control.
19.8.7 Each entrance to the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator and each entrance to the area within the personnel access barrier of an underwater irradiator must be posted as required by 4.28.
19.8.8 If the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator has roof plugs or other movable shielding, it must not be possible to operate the irradiator unless the shielding is in its proper location.
19.8.9 Underwater irradiators must have a personnel access barrier around the pool which must be locked to prevent access when the irradiator is not attended.
19.9 Shielding.
Code of Colorado Regulations 103 19.9.1 The radiation dose rate in areas that are normally occupied during operation of a panoramic irradiator may not exceed 0.02 millisievert (2 millirem) per hour at any location 30 centimeters or more from the wall of the room when the sources are exposed.
19.9.2 The radiation dose at 30 centimeters over the edge of the pool of a pool irradiator may not exceed
19.9.3 The radiation dose rate at 1 meter from the shield of a dry-source-storage panoramic irradiator when the source is shielded may not exceed 0.02 millisievert (2 millirem) per hour and at 5 centimeters from the shield may not exceed 0.2 millisievert (20 millirem) per hour.
19.10 Fire Protection.
19.10.1 The radiation room at a panoramic irradiator must have heat and smoke detectors.
19.10.2 The radiation room at a panoramic irradiator must be equipped with a fire extinguishing system capable of extinguishing a fire without the entry of personnel into the room.
19.11 Radiation Monitors.
19.11.1 Irradiators with automatic product conveyor systems must have a radiation monitor with an audible alarm located to detect loose radioactive sources that are carried toward the product exit.
19.11.2 Underwater irradiators that are not in a shielded radiation room must have a radiation monitor over the pool to detect abnormal radiation levels.
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19.12 Control of Source Movement.
19.12.1 The mechanism that moves the sources of a panoramic irradiator must require a key to actuate.
19.12.2 The console of a panoramic irradiator must have a source position indicator that indicates when the sources are in the fully shielded position, when they are in transit, and when the sources are exposed.
19.12.3 The control console of a panoramic irradiator must have a control that promptly returns the sources to the shielded position.
19.12.4 Each control for a panoramic irradiator must be clearly marked as to its function.
19.13 Irradiator Pools.
19.13.1 Irradiator pools must either:
19.13.2 Irradiator pools must have no outlets more than 0.5 meter below the normal low water level that could allow water to drain out of the pool.
19.13.3 A means must be provided to replenish water losses from the pool.
19.13.4 A visible indicator must be provided in a clearly visible location to indicate if the pool water level is below the normal low water level or above the normal high water level. Code of Colorado Regulations 105 19.13.5 Irradiator pools must be equipped with a purification system designed to be capable of maintaining the water during normal operation at a conductivity of 20 microsiemens per centimeter or less and with a clarity so that the sources can be seen clearly.
19.13.6 A physical barrier, such as a railing or cover, must be used around or over irradiator pools during normal operation to prevent personnel from accidentally falling into the pool.
19.13.7 If long-handled tools or poles are used in irradiator pools, the radiation dose rate on the handling areas of the tools may not exceed 0.02 millisievert (2 millirem) per hour.
19.14 Source Rack Protection.
19.14.1 If the product to be irradiated moves on a product conveyor system, the source rack and the mechanism that moves the rack must be protected by a barrier or guides to prevent products and product carriers from hitting or touching the rack or mechanism.
19.15 Power Failures.
19.15.1 If electrical power at a panoramic irradiator is lost for longer than 10 seconds, the sources must automatically return to the shielded position.
19.15.2 The lock on the door of the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator may not be deactivated by a power failure.
19.15.3 During a power failure, the area of any irradiator where sources are located may be entered only when using an operable and calibrated radiation survey meter.
19.16 Design Requirements.
19.16.1 Irradiators must meet the design requirements of this section.
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19.17 Construction Monitoring and Acceptance Testing.
19.17.1 The requirements of this section must be met for all irradiators subject to this part prior to loading sources.
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19.18 Training.
19.18.1 Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual must be instructed in:
19.18.2 Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual shall pass a written test on the instruction received consisting primarily of questions based on the licensee’s operating and emergency procedures that the individual is responsible for performing and other operations necessary to safely operate the irradiator without supervision.
19.18.3 Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual must have received on-the-job training or simulator training in the use of the irradiator as described in the license application.
19.18.4 The licensee shall conduct safety reviews for irradiator operators at least annually.
19.18.5 The licensee shall evaluate the safety performance of each irradiator operator at least annually to ensure that regulations, license conditions, and operating and emergency procedures are followed and shall:
19.18.6 Individuals who will be permitted unescorted access to the radiation room of the irradiator or the area around the pool of an underwater irradiator, but who have not received the training required for operators and the radiation safety officer, shall be instructed and tested in any precautions they should take to avoid radiation exposure, any procedures or parts of procedures listed in
19.18.7 Individuals who must be prepared to respond to alarms required by 19.8.2, 19.8.9, 19.10.1, 19.11.1, 19.11.2, and 19.22.2 shall be trained and tested on how to respond.
19.19 Operating and Emergency Procedures.
19.19.1 The licensee shall have and follow written operating procedures for:
19.19.2 The licensee shall have and follow emergency or abnormal event procedures, appropriate for the irradiator type, for:
19.19.3 The licensee may revise operating and emergency procedures without Department approval only if all of the following conditions are met:
19.20 Personnel Monitoring.
19.20.1 Irradiator operators shall wear a personnel dosimeter that is processed and evaluated by an accredited National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) processor while operating a panoramic irradiator or while in the area around the pool of an underwater irradiator.
19.20.2 Other individuals who enter the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator shall wear a dosimeter, which may be a pocket dosimeter.
19.21 Radiation Surveys.
19.21.1 A radiation survey of the area outside the shielding of the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator must be conducted with the sources in the exposed position before the facility starts to operate.
19.21.2 If the radiation levels specified in 19.9 are exceeded, the facility must be modified to comply with the requirements in 19.9.
19.21.3 Portable radiation survey meters must be calibrated at least annually to an accuracy of 20 percent for the gamma energy of the sources in use.
19.21.4 Water from the irradiator pool, other potentially contaminated liquids, and sediments from pool vacuuming must be monitored for radioactive contamination before release to unrestricted areas. Radioactive concentrations must not exceed those specified in Part 4, Appendix 4B, Table 4B1, “Annual Limits on Intakes (ALIs) and Derived Air Concentrations (DACs)” , or Table 4B3, “Release to Sewers.”
19.21.5 Before releasing resins for unrestricted use, they must be monitored before release in an area with a background level less than 0.5 microsievert (0.05 millirem) per hour.
19.22 Detection of Leaking Sources.
19.22.1 Each dry-source-storage sealed source must be tested for leakage at intervals not to exceed 6 months using a leak test kit or method approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an Agreement State.
19.22.2 For pool irradiators, sources may not be put into the pool unless the licensee tests the sources for leaks or has a certificate from a transferor that a leak test has been done within the 6 months before the transfer.
19.22.3 If a leaking source is detected, the licensee shall arrange to remove the leaking source from service and have it decontaminated, repaired, or disposed of by a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Agreement State licensee that is authorized to perform these functions.
19.23 Inspection and Maintenance.
19.23.1 The licensee shall perform inspection and maintenance checks that include, as a minimum, each of the following at the frequency specified in the license or license application:
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19.23.2 Malfunctions and defects found during inspection and maintenance checks must be repaired without undue delay.
19.24 Pool Water Purity.
19.24.1 Pool water purification system must be run sufficiently to maintain the conductivity of the pool water below 20 microsiemens per centimeter under normal circumstances.
19.24.2 The licensee shall measure the pool water conductivity frequently enough, but no less than weekly, to assure that the conductivity remains below 20 microsiemens per centimeter. Conductivity instruments must be calibrated at least annually.
19.25 Attendance During Operations.
19.25.1 Both an irradiator operator and at least one individual, who is trained on how to respond and prepared to promptly render or summon assistance if the access control alarm sounds, shall be present onsite:
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19.25.2 At a panoramic irradiator at which static irradiations (no movement of the product) are occurring, an individual who has received the training required in 19.18.7 on how to respond to alarms must be onsite.
19.25.3 At an underwater irradiator, an irradiator operator must be present at the facility whenever the product is moved into or out of the pool.
19.26 Entering and Leaving the Irradiation Room.
19.26.1 Upon first entering the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator after an irradiation, the irradiator operator shall use a survey meter to determine that the source has returned to its fully shielded position.
19.26.2 Before exiting from and locking the door to the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator prior to a planned irradiation, the irradiator operator shall:
19.26.3 During a power failure, the area around the pool of an underwater irradiator may not be entered without using an operable and calibrated radiation survey meter unless the over-the-pool monitor required by 19.11.2 is operating with backup power.
19.27 Irradiation of Explosive or Flammable Materials.
19.27.1 Irradiation of explosive material is prohibited unless the licensee has received prior written authorization from the Department.
19.27.2 Irradiation of more than small quantities of flammable material (flash point below 140°C) is prohibited in panoramic irradiators unless the licensee has received prior written authorization from the Department.
19.28 Records and Retention Periods.
19.28.1 The licensee shall maintain the following records at the irradiator for the periods specified:
19.29 Reports.
19.29.1 In addition to the reporting requirements in other parts of the regulations, the licensee shall report the following events:
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19.29.2 The report must include a telephone report within 24 hours as described in 4.52.2, and a written report within 30 days as described in 4.53.1.2.
PART 20: RESERVED.
_________________________________________________________________________ EDITOR’S NOTES 6 CCR 1007-1 has been divided into smaller sections for ease of use. Versions prior to 4/1/07 and rule history are located in the first section, 6 CCR 1007-1. Prior versions can be accessed from the History link that appears above the text in 6 CCR 1007-1. To view versions effective on or after 4/1/07, Select the desired part of the rule, for example 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 1 or 6 CCR 1007-1 Parts 8 - 10. History [For history of this section, see Editor’s Notes in the first section, 6 CCR 1007-1] Code of Colorado Regulations 118