216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-11.5

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-20-11.5 - Equipment

11.5.1Labels, Security, and Transportation Precautions

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for labels, security, and transportation precautions are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 39.31.

11.5.2Radiation Survey Instruments

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for radiation survey instruments are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 39.33.

11.5.3Leak Testing of Sealed Sources

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for leak testing of sealed sources are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 39.35.

11.5.4Physical Inventory

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for physical inventory are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 39.37.

11.5.5Utilization Records

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for utilization records are defined by

10 C.F.R. § 39.39.

11.5.6Design and Performance Criteria for Sealed Sources Used in Downhole Operations

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for design and performance criteria for sealed sources used in downhole operations are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 39.41.

11.5.7Inspection, Maintenance, and Opening of a Source or Source Holder

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for inspection, maintenance, and opening of a source or source holder are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 39.43.

11.5.8 Subsurface Tracer Studies

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for subsurface tracer studies are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 39.45.

11.5.9Radioactive Markers

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for radioactive markers are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 39.47.

11.5.10Uranium Sinker Bars

For the purpose of this Part, requirements for uranium sinker bars are defined by 10 C.F.R. § 39.49.

11.5.11Use of a Sealed Source in a Well Without Surface Casing

A licensee may use a sealed source in a well without a surface casing for protecting fresh water aquifers only if the licensee follows a procedure for reducing the probability of the source becoming lodged in the well. The procedure shall be approved by the Agency.

11.5.12Energy Compensation Source

A. A licensee may use an energy compensation source (ECS) which is contained within a logging tool, or other tool components, only if the ECS contains quantities of licensed material not exceeding three and seven tenths (3.7) MBq (one hundred (100) microcuries).

1. For well logging applications with a surface casing for protecting fresh water aquifers, use of the ECS is only subject to the requirements of §§11.5.3, 11.5.4 and 11.5.5 of this Part.

2. For well logging applications without a surface casing for protecting fresh water aquifers, use of the ECS is only subject to the requirements of §§11.5.1, 11.5.3, 11.5.4, 11.5.5, 11.5.11 and 11.7.4 of this Part.

11.5.13Tritium Neutron Generator Target Source

A. Use of a tritium neutron generator target source, containing quantities not exceeding one thousand one hundred ten (1,110) MBq (thirty (30) curies) and in a well with a surface casing to protect fresh water aquifers, is subject to the requirements of this Part except §§11.5.1, 11.5.6, and 11.7.4 of this Part.

B. Use of a tritium neutron generator target source, containing quantities exceeding one thousand one hundred ten (1,110) MBq (thirty (30) curies) or in a well without a surface casing to protect fresh water aquifers, is subject to the requirements of this Part except §11.5.6 of this Part.

11.5.14Handling Tools

The licensee shall provide and require the use of tools that will assure remote handling of sealed sources other than low-activity calibration sources.

11.5.15Particle Accelerators

No licensee or registrant shall permit above-ground testing of particle accelerators, designed for use in well-logging, which results in the production of radiation, except in areas or facilities controlled or shielded so that the requirements of §§1.7.1 and 1.8.1 of this Subchapter, as applicable, are met.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-11.5

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