N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.4.432

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 20.3.4.432 - PROCEDURES FOR RECEIVING AND OPENING PACKAGES

A. Each licensee who expects to receive a package containing quantities of radioactive material in excess of a type A quantity, as defined in Subsection A of 20.3.3.306 NMAC, incorporating 10 CFR 71.4 and Appendix A of 10 CFR 71, shall make arrangements to receive:

(1) the package when the carrier offers it for delivery; or

(2) the notification of the arrival of the package at the carrier's terminal and to take possession of the package expeditiously.

B. Each licensee shall:

(1) monitor the external surfaces of a labeled (with a radioactive white I, yellow II or yellow III label as specified in DOT regulations 49 CFR 172.403 and 172.436-440) package for radioactive contamination unless the package contains only radioactive material in the form of gas or in special form as defined in 10 CFR 71.4;

(2) monitor the external surfaces of a labeled package for radiation levels unless the package contains quantities of radioactive material that are less than or equal to the type A quantity, as defined in Subsection A of 20.3.3.306 NMAC, incorporating 10 CFR 71.4 and Appendix A to 10 CFR 71; and

(3) monitor all packages known to contain radioactive material for radioactive contamination and radiation levels if there is evidence of degradation of package integrity, such as packages that are crushed, wet or damaged.

C. The licensee shall perform the monitoring required by Subsection B of this section as soon as practicable after receipt of the package, but not later than 3 hours after the package is received at the licensee's facility if it is received during the licensee's normal working hours. If a package is received after working hours, the package shall be monitored no later than three hours from the beginning of the next working day.

D. The licensee shall immediately notify the final delivery carrier and, by telephone and written communication which can include e-mail, telegram, mailgram or facsimile, the department when:

(1) removable radioactive surface contamination exceeds the limits of 20.3.3.306 NMAC, incorporating 10 CFR 71.87(i); or

(2) external radiation levels exceed the limits of 20.3.3.306 NMAC, incorporating 10 CFR 71.47.

E. Each licensee shall:

(1) establish, maintain and retain written procedures for safely opening packages in which radioactive material is received; and

(2) ensure that the procedures are followed and that due consideration is given to special instructions for the type of package being opened.

F. Licensees transferring special form sources in vehicles owned or operated by the licensee to and from a work site are exempt from the contamination monitoring requirements of Subsection B of this section, but are not exempt from the survey requirement in Subsection B of this section for measuring radiation levels that ensures that the source is still properly lodged in its shield.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.4.432

20.3.4.432 NMAC - Rp, 20.3.4.432 NMAC, 4/30/2009