La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XII-271

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XII-271 - Radioactive Materials

A. Radioactive materials include, but are not limited to:

1. granulated activated carbon (GAC) used for radon removal;

2. radium adsorptive filter media;

3. ion-exchange regeneration waste from radium removal;

4. manganese greensand backwash solids from manganese removal systems,

5. precipitative softening sludges; and

6. reverse osmosis concentrates where radiological constituents are present.

B. The buildup of radioactive decay products of radon shall be considered and adequate shielding, ventilation, and other safeguards shall be provided for operators and visitors.

C. These materials may require disposal as radioactive waste in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations. Necessary approval shall be obtained from the LDEQ prior to disposal of all radioactive wastes if required.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XII-271

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, LR 44344 (2/1/2018), effective 8/1/2018.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4.A.(8), 40:4.13.D.(1)(2) and 40:5.A.(2)(3)(5)(6)(7)(17).