216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-1.9

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-20-1.9 - Radiological Criteria for License Termination

1.9.1General Provisions and Scope

A. Applicability. The criteria in §§1.9.1 through 1.9.6 of this Part apply to the decommissioning of facilities licensed under Parts 7, 9, 10 and 11 of this Subchapter, as well as other facilities subject to the Agency's jurisdiction.

B. After a site has been decommissioned and the license terminated in accordance with the criteria in §§1.9.1 through 1.9.6 of this Part, the Agency will require additional cleanup only if, based on new information, it determines that the criteria in §§1.9.1 through 1.9.6 of this Part were not met and residual radioactivity remaining at the site could result in significant threat to public health and safety.

C. When calculating TEDE to the average member of the critical group the licensee shall determine the peak annual TEDE dose expected within the first one thousand (1,000) years after decommissioning.

1.9.2Radiological Criteria for Unrestricted Use

For the purpose of this Part, compliance with radiological criteria for unrestricted use is defined by 10 C.F.R. § 20.1402.

1.9.3Criteria for License Termination Under Restricted Conditions

For the purpose of this Part, criteria for license termination under restricted conditions is defined by 10 C.F.R. § 20.1403.

1.9.4Alternate Criteria for License Termination

For the purpose of this Part, alternate criteria for license termination is defined by 10 C.F.R. § 20.1404.

1.9.5Public Notification and Public Participation

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for public notification and public participation are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 20.1405.

1.9.6Minimization of Contamination

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for minimization of contamination are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 20.1406, excluding 10 C.F.R. § 20.1406(b).

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-1.9

Adopted effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 5/25/2022