18 AAC 85.170. External limits in uncontrolled areas

(a) Except as authorized by the department according to paragraph (b) of this section, no registrant shall possess, use or transfer sources of ionizing radiation in such a manner as to create, in any uncontrolled area from such sources in his possession, ionizing radiation levels which

(1) if an individual were continuously present in the area, could result in his receiving a dose in excess of two millirems in any one hour; or

(2) if an individual were continuously present in the area, could result in his receiving a dose in excess of 100 millirems in any seven consecutive days; or

(3) cause or are likely to cause any individual to receive a dose to the whole body in any period of one calendar year in excess of 0.5 rem.

(b) Any person may apply to the department for proposed limits of ionizing radiation in uncontrolled areas in excess of those specified in paragraph (a) of this section resulting from the applicant's possession or use of sources of ionizing radiation. Such applications should include information on anticipated average ionizing radiation levels and anticipated occupancy times for each uncontrolled area involved. The department may approve the proposed limits if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that the proposed limits are not likely to cause any individual to receive a dose in excess of 0.5 rem to the whole body in any period of one calendar year.

History: Eff. 9/16/71, Register 39

Authority: AS 46.03.250

AS 46.03.260

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