Wash. Admin. Code § 246-244-170

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 246-244-170 - Radioactive contamination control
(1) During efforts to recover a sealed source lodged in the well, the licensee shall continuously monitor, with an appropriate radiation detection instrument, the circulating fluids from the well to check for contamination resulting from damage to the sealed source.
(2) If the licensee detects evidence that the sealed source has ruptured or licensed materials have caused contamination, it shall initiate required emergency procedures.
(3) If contamination results from the use of licensed material in well-logging operations, the licensee shall decontaminate all work areas, equipment, and unrestricted areas to levels deemed appropriate by the department.

Wash. Admin. Code § 246-244-170

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-244-170, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.080. 87-01-031 (Order 2450), § 402-38-320, filed 12/11/86.