April 29, 2013 

David M. Howe, M.A., Program Director 

Radiation Protection Services 

Oregon Public Health Division 

800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 640 

Portland, Oregon 97232-2162 

Dear Mr. Howe: 

We have reviewed the final revision to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 333, 

Division 116, received by our office on January 31, 2013. These regulations were reviewed by 

comparison to the equivalent Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules in 10 CFR Parts 32 

and 35 and the requirements of the two amendments identified in the enclosed State Regulation 

Status (SRS) Data Sheet. We discussed our review of the regulations with Todd Carpenter on 

April 26, 2013.

As a result of our review, we have six comments that have been identified in the enclosure. 

Please note that we have limited our review to regulations required for compatibility and/or 

health and safety. We have determined that if these regulations are revised, incorporating our 

comments and without other significant change, they would meet the compatibility and health 

and safety categories established in the Office of Federal and State Materials and 

Environmental Management Programs (FSME) Procedure SA-200, “Compatibility Categories 

and Health and Safety Identification for NRC Regulations and Other Program Elements.” 

We request that when you revise your regulations to address our comments, a copy of the “as 

published” regulations be provided to us for review. As requested in FSME Procedure SA-201, 

“Review of State Regulatory Requirements,” please highlight the location of any changes made 

by Oregon, in response to our comments, and provide a copy to Division of Materials Safety and 

State Agreements, FSME. 

The SRS Data Sheet summarizes our knowledge of the status of other Oregon regulations, as 

indicated. Please let us know if you note any inaccuracies, or have any comments on the 

information contained in the SRS Data Sheet. This letter, including the SRS Data Sheet, is 

posted on the FSME website: http://nrc-stp.ornl.gov/rulemaking.html.
D. Howe -2- 

If you have any questions regarding the comments, the compatibility and health and safety 

categories, or any of the NRC regulations used in the review, please contact Kathleen 

Schneider, State Regulation Review Coordinator, at (301) 415-2320 

(kathleen.schneider@nrc.gov) or Stephen Poy at (301) 415-7135 (stephen.poy@nrc.gov). 

Sincerely, 

/RA Kathleen Schneider for/ 

Pamela J. Henderson, Deputy Director 

Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements 

Office of Federal and State Materials 

 and Environmental Management Programs 

Enclosures: 

1. Compatibility Comments 

2. Oregon SRS Data Sheet
D. Howe -2- 

If you have any questions regarding the comments, the compatibility and health and safety 

categories, or any of the NRC regulations used in the review, please contact Kathleen 

Schneider, State Regulation Review Coordinator, at (301) 415-2320 

(kathleen.schneider@nrc.gov) or Stephen Poy at (301) 415-7135 (stephen.poy@nrc.gov). 

Sincerely, 

/RA Kathleen Schneider for/ 

Pamela J. Henderson, Deputy Director 

Division of Materials Safety and State Agreements 

Office of Federal and State Materials 

 and Environmental Management Programs 

Enclosures: 

1. Compatibility Comments 

2. Oregon SRS Data Sheet

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ML13093A005 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY Package ML13093A004
 COMPATIBILITY COMMENTS ON OREGON FINAL REGULATIONS 

STATE SECTION NRC SECTION RATS ID CATEGORY SUBJECT and COMMENTS 

1 333-116-

0660 

35.190 2007-1 B Training for uptake, dilution, and 

excretion studies 

In OAR 333-116(2), Oregon needs to 

insert the phrase “and radiation 

safety” after the phrase “basic 

radionuclide handling techniques” and 

before the word “applicable.” 

Oregon needs to make the above 

changes in order to meet the 

Compatibility Category B designation 

assigned to 10 CFR 35.190. 

2 333-116-

0680 

35.390 2009-1 B Training for use of unsealed 

byproduct material for which a 

written directive is required 

Oregon needs to make the following 

changes: 

In OAR 333-116-0680(2), Oregon 

needs to insert “including a minimum 

of 200 hours of classroom and 

laboratory training,” after “...700 

hours of training and experience...” 

Oregon needs to delete OAR 333-

116-0680(2)(b)(F) which is more 

restrictive. 

In OAR 333-116-0680(2)(c), Oregon 

needs to substitute the phrase “in 

sections (1) and (2)(b)(G) or (2) of this 

rule” for the phrase “in sections (1) 

and (2) and (2)(b)(G) of this rule.” 

Oregon needs to make the above 

changes in order to meet the 

Compatibility Category B designation 

assigned to 10 CFR 35.390. 
STATE SECTION NRC SECTION RATS ID CATEGORY SUBJECT and COMMENTS 

3 333-116-

0683 

35.392 2009-1 B Training for the oral 

administration of sodium iodide I131 requiring a written directive in 

quantities less than or equal to 

1.22 gigabecquerels (33 millicuries) 

Oregon needs to make the following 

changes: 

Oregon needs to remove the symbols 

() in the reference to OAR 333-116-

0680(2)(b)()(G)(i) in OAR 333-116-

0683(3)(b). 

In OAR 333-116-0683(3)(c), 

Oregon needs to include a reference 

to OAR 333-116-0683 after the 

phrase “The written attestation must 

be signed by a preceptor authorized 

user who meets the requirements 

in...” 

In OAR 333-116-0683(3)(c), Oregon 

needs to include a reference to “OAR 

333-116-0680(2)(b)(G)(i) and” after 

the phrase “must also have 

experience in administering dosages 

as specified in...” 

Oregon needs to make the above 

changes in order to meet the 

Compatibility Category B designation 

assigned to 10 CFR 35.392. 

4 333-116-

0687 

35.394 2009-1 B Training for the oral 

administration of sodium iodide I131 requiring a written directive in 

quantities greater than 1.22 

gigabecquerels (33 millicuries) 

Oregon needs to make the following 

changes: 

In OAR 333-116-0687(3)(b), Oregon 

needs to change the reference in 

“...administering dosages as specified 
STATE SECTION NRC SECTION RATS ID CATEGORY SUBJECT and COMMENTS 

in OAR 333-116-0680” to “OAR 333-

116-0680(2)(b)(G)(ii).” 

In OAR 333-116-0687(3)(c), Oregon 

needs to replace the reference to 

OAR 333-116-0680(2)(a) with OAR 

333-116-0680(2). 

In OAR 333-116-0687(3)(c), Oregon 

needs to replace the reference to 

OAR 333-116-0680(2)(a)(B)(vii)(II) 

with OAR 333-116-0680(2)(b)(G)(ii). 

Oregon needs to make the above 

changes in order to meet the 

Compatibility Category B designation 

assigned to 10 CFR 35.394. 

5 333-116-

0690 

35.490 2009-1 B Training for use of manual 

brachytherapy sources. 

Oregon needs to make the following 

changes: 

In OAR 333-116-0690(2)(c), Oregon 

needs to replace the reference to 

OAR 333-116-0690(2)(a)(B) with 

OAR 333-116-0690(2)(b). 

In OAR 333-116-0690(2)(d), Oregon 

needs to insert “(2)(a),” before 

“(2)(b)”. 

Oregon needs to make the above 

changes in order to meet the 

Compatibility Category B designation 

assigned to 10 CFR 35.490. 

6 333-116-

0690 

35.491 2009-1 B Training for ophthalmic use of 

strontium-90. 

Oregon needs to substitute the 

phrase “in subsection (2)(a)” with the 

phrase “in paragraph (2)” in OAR 333-

116-0700(2)(b)(E). 
STATE SECTION NRC SECTION RATS ID CATEGORY SUBJECT and COMMENTS 

Oregon needs to make the above 

change in order to meet the 

Compatibility Category B designation 

assigned to 10 CFR 35.491. 
STATE REGULATION STATUS

State: Oregon 

 Tracking Ticket Number: 13-4 

[2 amendment(s) reviewed is identified by a * Date: April 29, 2013 at the beginning of the equivalent NRC requirement.] 

RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

1991-1 Safety Requirements for Radiographic Equipment 

Part 34 55 FR 843 (Superceded by 1997-5) 

01/10/1994 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

Oregon has adopted Final Regulations equivalent to RATS ID: 1997-5. 

1991-2 ASNT Certification of Radiographers 

Part 34 56 FR 11504 (Superceded by 1997-5) 

none Not Required Not Required Oregon has adopted Final 

Regulations equivalent to RATS ID: 1997-5. 

1991-3 Standards for Protection Against Radiation 

Part 20 56 FR 23360; 56 FR 61352; 57 FR 38588; 57 FR 57877; 58 FR 67657; 59 FR 41641; 60 FR 20183 

01/01/1994 Final No Comments 

11/13/1997 

1991-4 Notification of Incidents 

Parts 20, 30, 31, 34, 39, 40, 70 56 FR 64980 

10/15/1994 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/03 ML030240463 

1992-1 Quality Management Program and 

Misadministrations Part 35 56 FR 34104 (Superceded by 2002-2)

01/27/1995 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

Oregon has adopted Final Regulations equivalent to RATS ID: 2002-2. 

1992-2 Eliminating the Recordkeeping Requirements 

for Departures from Manufacturer's Instructions Parts 30, 35 57 FR 45566 

none Not Required Not Required These regulation changes are not 

required to be adopted for purposes of Compatibility. 
RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

1993-1 Decommissioning Recordkeeping and License 

Termination: Documentation Additions [Restricted areas and spill sites] Parts 30, 40 58 FR 39628 

10/25/1996 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

1993-2 Licensing and Radiation Safety Requirements for 

Irradiators Part 36 58 FR 7715 

07/01/1996 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

1993-3 Definition of Land Disposal and Waste Site QA 

Program Part 61 58 FR 33886 

07/22/1996 Final 

ML100600750 

No Comments 04/15/2010 ML100850065 

1994-1 Self-Guarantee as an Additional Financial 

Mechanism Parts 30, 40, 70 58 FR 68726; 59 FR 1618 

none Not Required Not Required These regulation changes are not 

required to be adopted for purposes of Compatibility. 

1994-2 Uranium Mill Tailings Regulations: Conforming 

NRC Requirements to EPA Standards Part 40 59 FR 28220 

07/01/1997 Not Applicable Not Applicable 

Oregon does not have authority to regulate this material under its Agreement. 

1994-3 Timeliness in Decommissioning Material Facilities 

Parts 30, 40, 70 59 FR 36026 

08/15/1997 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

1995-1 Preparation, Transfer for Commercial Distribution, 

and Use of Byproduct Material for Medical Use Parts 30, 32, 35 59 FR 61767; 59 FR 65243; 60 FR 322 

01/01/1998 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 
RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

1995-2 Frequency of Medical Examinations for Use of 

Respiratory Protection Equipment Part 20 60 FR 7900 

03/13/1998 Not Applicable1 Not Applicable Oregon does not have any 

licensees subject to these regulations. (See SECY-95-112) 

1995-3 Low-Level Waste Shipment Manifest Information 

and Reporting Parts 20, 61 60 FR 15649; 60 FR 25983 

03/01/1998 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

1995-4 Performance Requirements for Radiography 

Equipment Part 34 60 FR 28323 (Superceded by 1997-5) 

06/30/1998 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

Oregon has adopted Final Regulations equivalent to RATS ID: 1997-5. 

1995-5 Radiation Protection Requirements: Amended 

Definitions and Criteria Parts 19, 20 60 FR 36038 

08/14/1998 Final 

ML071870477 

No Comments 09/04/2007 ML072470108 

1995-6 Clarification of Decommissioning Funding 

Requirements Parts 30, 40, 70 60 FR 38235 

11/24/1998 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 

1995-7 Medical Administration of Radiation and Radioactive 

Materials Parts 20, 35 60 FR 48623 (Superceded by 2002-2 and 2005-2) 

10/20/1998 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 

Oregon has adopted Final Regulations equivalent to RATS IDs: 2002-2 and 2005-2. 

1996-1 Compatibility with the International Atomic Energy 

Agency Part 71 

04/01/1999 Final 

ML071870477 

No Comments 09/04/2007 ML072470108 

Oregon has not yet adopted Final Regulations equivalent to RATS ID: 2004-1. 
RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

60 FR 50248; 61 FR 28724 (Superceded by 2004-1) 

1996-2 One Time Extension of Certain Byproduct, Source 

and Special Nuclear Materials Licenses Parts 30, 40, 70 61 FR 1109 

02/15/1999 Not Required Not Required These regulation changes are not 

required to be adopted for purposes of Compatibility. 

1996-3 Termination or Transfer of Licensed Activities: 

Record keeping Requirements Parts 20, 30, 40, 61, 70 61 FR 24669 

06/17/1999 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

1997-1 Resolution of Dual Regulation of Airborne Effluents 

of Radioactive Materials; Clean Air Act Part 20 61 FR 65120 

01/9/2000 Final 

ML071870477 

No Comments 09/04/2007 ML072470108 

1997-2 Recognition of Agreement State Licenses in Areas 

Under Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction Within an Agreement State Part 150 62 FR 1662 

02/27/2000 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

1997-3 Criteria for the Release of Individuals Administered 

Radioactive Material Parts 20, 35 62 FR 4120 

05/29/2000 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

1997-4 Fissile Material Shipments and Exemptions 

Part 71 62 FR 5907 (Superceded by 2004-1) 

02/10/2000 Not Required Not Required These regulation changes are not 

required to be adopted for purposes of Compatibility. (See STP-97-078) 

1997-5 Licenses for Industrial Radiography and Radiation 

Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiography 

06/27/2000 Final 

ML073390164 

No Comments 12/20/2007 
RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

Operations Parts 30, 34, 71, 150 62 FR 28947 

 ML073540058 

1997-6 Radiological Criteria for License Termination 

Parts 20, 30, 40, 70 62 FR 39057 

08/20/2000 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 

1997-7 Exempt Distribution of a Radioactive Drug 

Containing One Micro curie of Carbon-14 Urea Part 30 62 FR 63634 

01/02/2001 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 

1998-1 Deliberate Misconduct by Unlicensed Persons 

Parts 30, 40, 61, 70, 71, 150 63 FR 1890; 63 FR 13773 

02/12/2001 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463

1998-2 Self-Guarantee of Decommissioning Funding by 

Nonprofit and Non-Bond-Issuing Licensees Parts 30, 40, 70 63 FR 29535 

07/01/2001 Not Required Not Required These regulation changes are not 

required to be adopted for purposes of Compatibility. 

1998-3 License Term for Medical Use Licenses 

Part 35 63 FR 31604 (Superceded by 2002-2) 

07/10/2001 Not Required Not Required These regulation changes are not 

required to be adopted for purposes of Compatibility. (See STP-98-074) Oregon has adopted Final Regulations equivalent to RATS ID: 2002-2. 

1998-4 Licenses for Industrial Radiography and Radiation 

Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations Part 34 63 FR 37059 

07/09/2001 Final 

ML023450397 

No Comments 01/23/2003 ML030240463 
RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

1998-5 Minor Corrections, Clarifying Changes, and a Minor 

Policy Change Parts 20, 32, 35, 36, 39 63 FR 39477; 63 FR 45393 

10/26/2001 Final 

ML073390164 

No Comments 12/20/2007 ML073540058 

1998-6 Transfer for Disposal and Manifests: Minor 

Technical Conforming Amendment Part 20 63 FR 50127 

11/20/2001 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 

1999-1 Radiological Criteria for License Termination of 

Uranium Recovery Facilities Part 40 64 FR 17506 

06/11/2002 Not Applicable Not Applicable Oregon does not have authority to 

regulate this material under its Agreement. 

1999-2 Requirements for Those Who Possess Certain 

Industrial Devices Containing Byproduct Material to Provide Requested Information Part 31 64 FR 42269 

10/04/2002 Not Required Not Required These regulation changes are not 

required to be adopted for purposes of Compatibility. 

1999-3 Respiratory Protection and Controls to Restrict 

Internal Exposure Part 20 64 FR 54543; 64 FR 55524 

02/02/2003 Final 

ML102780374 

No Comments 10/20/2010 ML102780421 

2000-1 Energy Compensation Sources for Well Logging 

and Other Regulatory Clarifications Part 39 65 FR 20337 

05/17/2003 Final 

ML071870477 

No Comments 09/04/2007 ML072470108 

2000-2 New Dosimetry Technology 

Parts 34, 36, 39 65 FR 63750 

01/08/2004 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 
RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

2001-1 Requirements for Certain Generally Licensed 

Industrial Devices Containing Byproduct Material Parts 30, 31, 32 65 FR 79162 

02/16/2004 Final 

ML071870477 

Comments 09/04/2007 ML072470108 

2002-1 Revision of the Skin Dose Limit 

Part 20 67 FR 16298 

04/05/2005 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 

2002-2 Medical Use of Byproduct Material 

Parts 20, 32, 35 67 FR 20249 

10/24/2005 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 

2003-1 Financial Assurance for Materials Licensees 

Parts 30, 40, 70 68 FR 57327 

12/03/2006 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 

2004-1 Compatibility With IAEA Transportation Safety 

Standards and Other Transportation Safety Amendments Part 71 69 FR 3697 

10/01/2007 Final 

ML13042A212 

No Comments 03/12/2013 ML13052A447 

2005-1 Security Requirements for Portable Gauges 

Containing Byproduct Material Part 30 70 FR 2001 

07/11/2008 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 

2005-2 Medical Use of Byproduct Material - Recognition of 

Specialty Boards Part 35 70 FR 16336; 71 FR 1926 

04/29/2008 Final 

ML063110122 

No Comments 12/21/2006 ML070030381 
RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

2005-3 Increased Controls for Risk-Significant Radioactive 

Sources (NRC Order EA-05-090)

70 FR 72128 

12/01/2005 License Condition 

ML052870028 

No Comments 10/18/2005 ML052930002 

2006-1 Minor Amendments 

Parts 20, 30, 32, 35, 40 and 70 71 FR 15005 

03/27/2009 Final 

ML100600750 

No Comments 04/15/2010 ML100850065 

2006-2 National Source Tracking System - Serialization 

Requirements Part 32 with reference to Part 20 Appendix E 71 FR 65685 

02/06/2007 R2 

ML083570002 

No Comments 01/13/2009 ML083570028 

2006-3 National Source Tracking System 

Part 20 71 FR 65685, 72 FR 59162 

01/31/2009 R2 

ML083570002 License Condition ML083660132 

No Comments 01/13/2009 ML083570028 No Comments 01/22/2009 ML090120206 

*2007-1 Medical Use of Byproduct Material - Minor 

Corrections and Clarifications Parts 32 and 35 72 FR 45147, 54207 

10/29/2010 Final

ML13029A506 

Comments 04/29/2013 ML13093A004 

2007-2 Exemptions From Licensing, General Licenses, and 

Distribution of Byproduct Material: Licensing and Reporting Requirements Parts 30, 31, 32, 150 72 FR 58473 

12/17/2010 Final 

ML100600750 

No Comments 04/15/2010 ML100850065 

2007-3 Requirements for Expanded Definition of Byproduct 

Material Parts 20, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 61, 150 

11/30/2010 Final 

ML112920054 

No Comments 12/14/2011 ML113111389 
RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

72 FR 55864 

2007-4 Order Imposing Fingerprinting Requirements and 

Criminal History Records Check Requirements for Unescorted Access to Certain Radioactive Material NRC Order EA-07-305 72 FR 70901 

06/05/2008 License Condition 

ML080790556 

No Comments 03/27/2008 ML080870332 

2008-1 Occupational Dose Records, Labeling Containers, 

and Total Effective Dose Equivalent Parts 19, 20 72 FR 68043 

02/15/2011 Final 

ML112920056 

No Comments 12/14/2011 ML113111389 

*2009-1 Medical Use of Byproduct Material – Authorized 

User Clarification Part 35 74 FR 33901 

09/28/2012 Final 

ML13029A501 

Comments 04/29/2013 ML13093A004 

2011-1 Decommissioning Planning 

Parts 20, 30, 40, 70 76 FR 35512 

12/17/2015 

2011-2 Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Materials 

Licensees Parts 30, 36, 39, 40, 70, and 150 76 FR 56951 

11/14/2014 

2012-1 Change of Compatibility of 10 CFR 31.5 and 31.6 

(See RATS ID: 2001-1 for Rule text) 77 FR 3640 

01/25/2015 

2012-2 Advance Notification to Native American Tribes of 

Transportation of Certain Types of Nuclear Waste Part 71 77 FR 34194 

08/10/2015 
RATS ID NRC Chronology Identification Date Due for 

State Adoption 

Incoming Package 

Outgoing Package 

Notes 

2012-3 Technical Corrections 

Part 30, 34, 40 and 70 77 FR 39899 

08/06/2015 

2012-4 Requirements for Distribution of Byproduct Material 

Parts 30, 31, 32, 40 and 70 77 FR 43666 

10/23/2015 

1 IMPEP Team: verify that Oregon does not have any licensees subject to these regulations during each review. 2 R stands for proposed changes to a final rule.