Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024
Section R313-14-1 - Introduction, Purpose, and Authority(1) The purpose of the radiation control inspection and compliance program is to assure the radiological safety of the public, radiation workers, and the environment by: (a) ensuring compliance with Utah Radiation Control rules or license conditions;(b) obtaining prompt correction of violations;(c) deterring future violations; and(d) encouraging improvement of licensee, permittee, or registrant performance, including the prompt identification, reporting, and correction of potential safety problems.(2) Consistent with the purpose of the radiation control inspection and compliance program, prompt and vigorous enforcement action shall be taken when dealing with licensees, permittees, or registrants who fail to demonstrate adherence to these rules. Enforcement action is dependent on the circumstances of the case and may require that discretion be exercised after consideration of these standards. Sanctions have been designed to ensure that a licensee, permittee, or registrant does not deliberately profit from violations of the Utah Radiation Control rules.(3) The rules set forth herein are adopted pursuant to the provisions of Subsections 19-3- 103.5(1)(d), 19-3-104(4) and 19-3-104(8), 19-3-108, 19-3-109, and 19-3-111.Utah Admin. Code R313-14-1