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Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-160 - Procedures for picking up, receiving, and opening packages

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(1) Each licensee who expects to receive a
				package containing quantities of radioactive material in excess of the Type
				A1 or A2 quantities specified in
				WAC 246-231-200 shall make arrangements to receive:
(a) The package when it is offered for
				delivery by the carrier; or
(b)
				Immediate notification from the carrier of the arrival of the package at the
				carrier's terminal.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-170 - Waste disposal, general requirement

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(1) No licensee shall dispose of any
				radioactive material except:
(a) By transfer
				to an authorized recipient as provided in WAC
				246-232-080, or chapter 246-249
				WAC; or
(b) As authorized pursuant
				to WAC 246-221-070,
				246-221-180,
				246-221-190,
				246-221-200,
				246-221-210, or
				246-221-220.
(c) By decay in storage as authorized in a
				specific license.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-180 - Method of obtaining approval of proposed disposal procedures

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Any person may apply to the department for approval of
				  proposed procedures to dispose of radioactive material in a manner not
				  otherwise authorized in this chapter. Each application shall contain a
				  description of the radioactive material, including the quantities and kinds of
				  radioactive material and levels of radioactivity involved, the physical and
				  chemical properties that have an impact on risk evaluation, and the proposed
				  manner and conditions of disposal. The application, where appropriate, shall
				  also include an analysis and evaluation of pertinent information as to the
				  nature of the environment, including topographical, geological, meteorological,
				  and hydrological characteristics; usage of ground and surface waters in the
				  general area; the nature and location of other potentially affected facilities;
				  analyses and procedures to ensure that doses are maintained ALARA within the
				  dose limits of this chapter; and procedures to be observed to minimize the risk
				  of unexpected or hazardous exposures.
The department will not approve any application for a license
				  to receive radioactive material from other persons for disposal on land not
				  owned by a state or the federal government.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050. 94-01-073, § 246-221-180,
					 filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-221-180, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.080. 87-01-031 (Order 2450), §
					 402-24-135, filed 12/11/86; Order 1095, § 402-24-135, filed
					 2/6/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-190 - Disposal by release into sanitary sewerage systems

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(1) No licensee shall discharge radioactive
				material into a sanitary sewerage system unless:
(a) It is readily soluble or it is biological
				material which is readily dispersible in water;
(b) The quantity of any radioactive material
				released in any one month, if diluted by the average monthly quantity of water
				released by the licensee, will not result in an average concentration exceeding
				the limits specified in WAC 246-221-290, Table III; and
(c) The sum of the fractions for each
				radionuclide, if more than one radionuclide is released, will not exceed unity;
				where the fraction for each radionuclide is determined by dividing the actual
				monthly average concentration of each radionuclide released by the licensee
				into the sewer by the concentration of that radionuclide listed in Table III of
				WAC 246-221-290; and
(d) The total
				quantity of licensed and other radioactive material that the licensee releases
				into the sanitary sewerage system in a year does not exceed 185 GBq five Ci) of
				hydrogen-3, 37 GBq one Ci) of carbon-14, and 37 GBq one Ci) of all other
				radioactive materials combined.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-200 - Disposal by burial in soil

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No licensee shall dispose of radioactive material by burial
				  in soil except as specifically approved by the department pursuant to WAC
				  246-221-180.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050 and
					 70.98.080. 91-15-112 (Order 184),
					 § 246-221-200, filed 7/24/91, effective 8/24/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-221-200, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050. 81-01-011 (Order 1570), §
					 402-24-150, filed 12/8/80; Order 1095, § 402-24-150, filed 2/6/76; Order
					 1, § 402-24-150, filed 1/8/69; Rules (part), filed
					 10/26/66.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-210 - Disposal by incineration

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No licensee shall incinerate radioactive material for the
				  purpose of disposal or preparation for disposal except as specifically approved
				  by the department pursuant to WAC
				  246-221-070 and
				  246-221-180.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050 and
					 70.98.080. 91-15-112 (Order 184),
					 § 246-221-210, filed 7/24/91, effective 8/24/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-221-210, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; Order 1095, §
					 402-24-160, filed 2/6/76; Order 1, § 402-24-160, filed 1/8/69; Rules
					 (part), filed 10/26/66.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-220 - Disposal of specific wastes

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(1) Any licensee may dispose of the following
				licensed material without regard to its radioactivity:
(a) 1.85 KBq (0.05 microcurie or less of
				hydrogen-3 or carbon-14, per gram of medium, used for liquid scintillation
				counting; and
(b) 1.85 KBq (0.05
				microcurie or less of hydrogen-3 or carbon-14, per gram of animal tissue
				averaged over the weight of the entire animal.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-235 - Reports of transactions involving nationally tracked sources

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Each licensee who manufactures, transfers, receives,
				  disassembles, or disposes of a nationally tracked source shall complete and
				  submit a National Source Tracking Transaction Report as specified in
				  subsections (1) through (5) of this section for each type of
				  transaction.
(1) Each licensee who
				manufactures a nationally tracked source shall complete and submit a National
				Source Tracking Transaction Report. The report must include the following
				information:
(a) The name, address, and
				license number of the reporting licensee;
(b) The name of the individual preparing the
				report;
(c) The manufacturer,
				model, and serial number of the source;
(d) The radioactive material in the
				source;
(e) The initial source
				strength in becquerels (curies) at the time of manufacture; and
(f) The manufacture date of the
				source.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-236 - Nationally tracked source thresholds

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The Terabecquerel (TBq) values are the regulatory standard.
				  The curie (Ci) values specified are obtained by converting from the TBq value.
				  The curie values are provided for practical usefulness only and are rounded
				  after conversion.
Radioactive Material
Category 1
(TBq)
Category 1
(Ci)
Category 2
(TBq)
Category 2
(Ci)
Actinium-227
20
540
0.2
5.4
Americium-241
60
1,600
0.6
16
Americium-241/Be
60
1,600
0.6
16
Californium-252
20
540
0.2
5.4
Cobalt-60
30
810
0.3
8.1
Cesium-137
100
2,700
1
27
Curium-244
50
1,400
0.5
14
Gadolinium-153
1,000
27,000
10
270
Iridium-192
80
2,200
0.8
22
Plutonium-238
60
1,600
0.6
16
Plutonium-239/Be
60
1,600
0.6
16
Polonium-210
60
1,600
0.6
16
Promethium-147
40,000
1,100,000
400
11,000
Radium-226
40
1,100
0.4
11
Selenium-75
200
5,400
2
54
Strontium-90
1,000
27,000
10
270
Thorium-228
20
540
0.2
5.4
Thorium-229
20
540
0.2
5.4
Thulium-170
20,000
540,000
200
5,400
Ytterbium-169
300
8,100
3
81
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050 and
					 70.98.080. 09-06-003, §
					 246-221-236, filed 2/18/09, effective
					 3/21/09.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-240 - Reports of stolen, lost or missing radiation sources

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(1) Each licensee and registrant shall report
				by telephone (206-682-5327) and confirm promptly by letter, facsimile, or email
				to the State Department of Health, Office of Radiation Protection, P.O. Box
				47827, Olympia, Washington 98504-7827.
(a)
				Immediately after its occurrence becomes known to the licensee, stolen, lost,
				or missing radioactive material in an aggregate quantity equal to or greater
				than 1,000 times the quantity specified in WAC 246-221-300, Appendix B;
				or
(b) Within 30 days after its
				occurrence becomes known to the licensee, lost, stolen, or missing radioactive
				material in an aggregate quantity greater than 10 times the quantity specified
				in WAC 246-221-300, Appendix B that is still missing or any item not exempted
				in chapter 246-232 WAC; or
(c)
				Immediately after its occurrence becomes known to the registrant, a stolen,
				lost, or missing radiation machine.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-250 - Notification of incidents

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(1)
Immediate notification.
Notwithstanding other requirements for
				notification, each licensee and registrant shall immediately (as soon as
				possible but no later than four hours after discovery of an incident) notify
				the State Department of Health, Office of Radiation Protection, P.O. Box 47827,
				Olympia, Washington 98504-7827, by telephone (206-682-5327) and confirming
				letter, facsimile, or email with a follow-up written report within 30 days of
				any incident involving any radiation source which may have caused or threatens
				to cause:
(a) An individual to receive:
(i) A total effective dose equivalent of 0.25
				Sv (25 rem) or more;
(ii) A lens
				dose equivalent of 0.75 Sv (75 rem) or more; or
(iii) A shallow dose equivalent to the skin
				or extremities or a total organ dose equivalent of 2.5 Sv (250 rem) or
				more;
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-260 - Reports of overexposures and excessive levels and concentrations

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(1) In addition to any notification required
				by WAC 246-221-250, each licensee or registrant shall submit a written report
				to the department within 30 days after learning of any of the following
				occurrences:
(a) Incidents for which
				notification is required by WAC 246-221-250; or
(b) Doses in excess of any of the following:
(i) The occupational dose limits for adults
				in WAC 246-221-010; or
(ii) The
				occupational dose limits for a minor in WAC 246-221-050; or
(iii) The limits for an embryo/fetus of a
				declared pregnant woman in WAC 246-221-055; or
(iv) The limits for an individual member of
				the public in WAC 246-221-060; or
(v) Any applicable limit in the license;
				or
(vi) The ALARA constraints for
				air emissions established under WAC 246-221-005; or
(c) Levels of radiation or concentrations of
				radioactive material in:
(i) A restricted area
				in excess of applicable limits in the license; or
(ii) An unrestricted area in excess of 10
				times the applicable limit set forth in this chapter or in the license or
				registration, whether or not involving exposure of any individual in excess of
				the limits in WAC 246-221-060; or
(d) For source materials milling licensees
				and nuclear power plants subject to the provisions of United States
				Environmental Protection Agency's generally applicable environmental radiation
				standards in   40 C.F.R. 190, levels of radiation or releases of radioactive
				material in excess of those standards, or of license conditions related to
				those standards.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-265 - Special reports to the department-Planned special exposures and leaking sources

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(1) The licensee
				or registrant shall submit a written report to the department within 30 days
				following any planned special exposure conducted in accordance with WAC
				246-221-030. The written report shall:
(a)
				Inform the department that a planned special exposure was conducted;
(b) Indicate the date the planned special
				exposure occurred; and
(c) Provide
				the information required by WAC 246-221-030.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-270 - Vacating premises and release of equipment

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(1)
				Each specific licensee shall notify the department in writing of intent to
				vacate, at least 30 days before vacating or relinquishing possession or control
				of premises which may have been contaminated with radioactive material as a
				result of licensed activities.
(2)
				Each licensee shall permanently decontaminate the premise, before vacating any
				premise or transferring the premise, in accordance with the standards specified
				in chapter 246-246 WAC. A survey by the licensee shall be made after the
				decontamination and the department and the landlord or subsequent tenant or
				transferee shall be provided with a copy of the survey no later than the date
				of vacating or relinquishing possession or control of the premise.
(3) No machinery, instruments, laboratory
				equipment or any other property used in contact with, or close proximity to
				radioactive material at a licensed premise shall be assigned, sold, leased, or
				transferred to an unlicensed person unless the property has been decontaminated
				and meets the standards specified in WAC 246-232-140. A survey shall be made
				after the decontamination and the department and subsequent owner or transferee
				shall be provided with a copy of the survey report.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050. 00-07-085, § 246-221-270,
					 filed 3/15/00, effective 4/15/00; 94-01-073, § 246-221-270, filed 12/9/93,
					 effective 1/9/94. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-221-270, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; Order 1095, §
					 402-24-210, filed 2/6/76; Order 1, § 402-24-210, filed 1/8/69; Rules
					 (part), filed 10/26/66.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-275 - Notification of changes in a facility

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Each licensee or registrant shall notify the department of
				  changes in any room or area in a facility where a source of radiation is used.
				  Changes of interest to the department include, but are not limited to, new or
				  replacement equipment containing or emitting radiation, increased occupancy,
				  repair or replacement of existing shielding, new shielding, alteration of the
				  ventilation system, and changes in procedures done in the room or
				  area.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050. 94-01-073, § 246-221-275,
					 filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-221 - Radiation protection standards › Section 246-221-280 - Notifications and reports to individuals

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(1) Requirements for notification and reports
				to individuals of exposure to radiation or radioactive material are specified
				in WAC 246-222-040.
(2) When a licensee or registrant is required
				pursuant to WAC
				246-221-260 to report to the
				department any exposure of an identified occupationally exposed individual, or
				an identified member of the public, or dosimetry device assigned to any
				individual to radiation from any source, the licensee or registrant shall also
				notify the individual. Such notice shall be transmitted at a time not later
				than the transmittal to the department, and shall comply with the provisions of
				WAC 246-222-040(1).
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050. 99-05-012, § 246-221-280,
					 filed 2/5/99, effective 3/8/99. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and
					 70.98.080. 91-15-112 (Order 184),
					 § 246-221-280, filed 7/24/91, effective 8/24/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-221-280, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.080. 87-01-031 (Order 2450), §
					 402-24-215, filed 12/11/86; Order 1095, § 402-24-215, filed
					 2/6/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-222 - Radiation protection - Worker rights › Section 246-222-001 - Purpose and scope

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This chapter establishes requirements for notices,
				  instructions and reports by licensees or registrants to individuals engaged in
				  work under a license or registration and options available to such individuals
				  in connection with department inspections of licensees or registrants to
				  ascertain compliance with the provisions of the act and regulations, orders and
				  licenses issued thereunder regarding radiological working conditions. The
				  regulations in this chapter apply to all persons who receive, possess, use, own
				  or transfer a source of radiation licensed by or registered with the department
				  pursuant to the regulations in chapters246-224, 246-232, and 246-235 WAC. The
				  definitions contained in WAC
				  246-220-010 also apply to this
				  chapter.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050 and
					 70.98.080. 91-15-112 (Order 184),
					 § 246-222-001, filed 7/24/91, effective 8/24/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-222-001, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.080. 87-01-031 (Order 2450), §
					 402-48-010, filed 12/11/86. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050. 81-01-011 (Order 1570), §
					 402-48-010, filed 12/8/80; Order 1084, § 402-48-010, filed
					 1/14/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-222 - Radiation protection - Worker rights › Section 246-222-020 - Posting of notices to workers

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(1) Each licensee or registrant shall post
				current copies of the following documents:
(a) The regulations in this chapter and in
				chapter 246-221 WAC;
(b) The
				license, conditions or documents incorporated into the license by reference and
				amendments thereto;
(c) The
				operating procedures applicable to work under the license or
				registration;
(d) Any notice of
				noncompliance involving radiological working conditions, proposed imposition of
				civil penalty, order issued pursuant to chapter 246-220 WAC, or any response
				from the licensee or registrant.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-222 - Radiation protection - Worker rights › Section 246-222-030 - Instructions to workers

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(1)
				All individuals likely to receive in a year an occupational dose in excess of 1
				mSv (100 mrem):
(a) Shall be kept informed of
				the storage, transfer, or use of sources of radiation in the licensee's or
				registrant's facility;
(b) Shall be
				instructed in the health protection considerations for the individual and
				potential offspring associated with exposure to radiation or radioactive
				material, in precautions or procedures to minimize exposure, and in the
				purposes and functions of protective devices employed;
(c) Shall be instructed in, and instructed to
				observe, to the extent within the worker's control, the applicable provisions
				of these regulations, department form RHF-3 "Notice to employees," and license
				conditions for the protection of personnel from exposure to radiation or
				radioactive material;
(d) Shall be
				instructed that any worker or representative of workers who believes that a
				violation of the regulations, license conditions, or unnecessary exposure to
				radiation exists or occurred, may request an inspection by the department by
				oral or written notification. The notification shall set forth specific grounds
				for the complaint. Any such notification to the department is
				confidential;
(e) Shall be
				instructed of their right to notify the department if the individual suspects
				improper actions by a licensee/registrant, or conditions which may lead to a
				violation of these regulations, the license/registration, or unnecessary
				exposure to radiation or radioactive materials;
(f) Shall be instructed that employment
				discrimination by a licensee/registrant against an employee because of actions
				described in this chapter is prohibited;
(g) Shall be instructed as to their
				responsibility to report promptly to the licensee or registrant any condition
				which may constitute, lead to, or cause a violation of the act, these
				regulations, and licenses or unnecessary exposure to radiation or radioactive
				material;
(h) Shall be instructed
				in the appropriate response to warnings made in the event of any unusual
				occurrence or malfunction that may involve exposure to radiation or radioactive
				material; and
(i) Shall be advised
				as to the radiation exposure reports which workers shall be furnished pursuant
				to WAC 246-222-040.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-222 - Radiation protection - Worker rights › Section 246-222-040 - Notifications and reports to individuals

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(1) Radiation exposure data for an individual
				and the results of any measurements, analyses, and calculations of radioactive
				material deposited or retained in the body of an individual shall be reported
				to the individual as specified in this section. The information reported shall
				include data and results obtained pursuant to these regulations, orders, and
				license conditions, as shown in records maintained by the licensee or
				registrant pursuant to these regulations. Each notification and report shall:
(a) Be in writing;
(b) Include appropriate identifying data such
				as the name of the licensee or registrant, the name of the individual, and the
				individual's identification number, preferably Social Security
				number;
(c) Include the
				individual's exposure information; and
(d) Contain the following statement:
"This report is furnished to you under the provisions of the
				  Washington state department of health, office of radiation protection, rules
				  for radiation protection. You should preserve this report for further
				  reference."
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-222 - Radiation protection - Worker rights › Section 246-222-050 - Presence of representatives of licensees or registrants and workers during inspection

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(1)
				Each licensee or registrant shall afford to the department at all reasonable
				times opportunity to inspect materials, machines, activities, facilities,
				premises, and records pursuant to these regulations.
(2) During an inspection, department
				inspectors may consult privately with workers as specified in WAC
				246-222-060. The licensee or
				registrant may accompany department inspectors during other phases of an
				inspection.
(3) If, at the time of
				inspection, an individual has been authorized by the workers to represent them
				during department inspections, the licensee or registrant shall notify the
				inspectors of such authorization and shall give the workers' representative an
				opportunity to accompany the inspectors during the inspection of physical
				working conditions.
(4) Each
				workers' representative shall be routinely engaged in work under control of the
				licensee or registrant and shall have received instructions as specified in WAC
				246-222-030.
(5) Different representatives of licensees or
				registrants and workers may accompany the inspectors during different phases of
				an inspection if there is no resulting interference with the conduct of the
				inspection. However, only one workers' representative at a time may accompany
				the inspectors.
(6) With the
				approval of the licensee or registrant and the workers' representative an
				individual who is not routinely engaged in work under control of the licensee
				or registrant, for example, a consultant to the licensee or registrant or to
				the workers' representative, shall be afforded the opportunity to accompany
				department inspectors during the inspection of physical working
				conditions.
(7) Notwithstanding the
				other provisions of this section, department inspectors are authorized to
				refuse to permit accompaniment by any individual who deliberately interferes
				with a fair and orderly inspection. With regard to any area containing
				proprietary information, the workers' representative for that area shall be an
				individual previously authorized by the licensee or registrant to enter that
				area.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050 and
					 70.98.080. 91-15-112 (Order 184),
					 § 246-222-050, filed 7/24/91, effective 8/24/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-222-050, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; Order 1084, §
					 402-48-050, filed 1/14/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-222 - Radiation protection - Worker rights › Section 246-222-060 - Consultation with workers during inspections

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(1) Department inspectors may consult
				privately with workers concerning matters of occupational radiation protection
				and other matters related to applicable provisions of department regulations
				and licenses to the extent the inspectors deem necessary for the conduct of an
				effective and thorough inspection.
(2) During the course of an inspection any
				worker may bring privately to the attention of the inspectors, either orally or
				in writing, any past or present condition which the worker has reason to
				believe may have contributed to or caused any violation of the act, these
				regulations, or license condition, or any unnecessary exposure of an individual
				to radiation from licensed radioactive material or a registered radiation
				machine under the licensee's or registrant's control. Any such notice in
				writing shall comply with the requirements of WAC
				246-222-070(1).
(3) The provisions of subsection (2) of this
				section shall not be interpreted as authorization to disregard instructions
				pursuant to WAC
				246-222-030.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.98.050 and
					 70.98.080. 91-15-112 (Order 184),
					 § 246-222-060, filed 7/24/91, effective 8/24/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-222-060, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; Order 1084, §
					 402-48-060, filed 1/14/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-222 - Radiation protection - Worker rights › Section 246-222-070 - Requests by workers for inspections

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(1) Any worker or representative of workers
				who believes that a violation of the act, of these regulations, or of license
				conditions exists or has occurred in work under a license or registration with
				regard to radiological working conditions in which the worker is engaged, may
				request an inspection by giving notice of the alleged violation to the
				Washington state department of health, office of radiation protection. Any such
				notice shall be in writing, shall set forth the specific grounds for the
				notice, and shall be signed by the worker or representative of the workers. A
				copy shall be provided to the licensee or registrant by the office of radiation
				protection no later than at the time of inspection except that, upon the
				request of the worker giving such notice, his or her name and the name of
				individuals referred to therein shall not appear in such copy or on any record
				published, released, or made available by the department, except for good cause
				shown.
(2) If, upon receipt of such
				notice, the inspector for the office of radiation protection determines that
				the complaint meets the requirements set forth in subsection (1) of this
				section, and that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the alleged
				violation exists or has occurred, the inspector shall cause an inspection to be
				made as soon as practicable, to determine if such alleged violation exists or
				has occurred. Inspections pursuant to this section need not be limited to
				matters referred to in the complaint.
(3) No licensee or registrant shall discharge
				or in any manner discriminate against any worker because such worker has filed
				any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under
				these regulations or has testified or is about to testify in any such
				proceeding or because of the exercise by such worker on behalf of the worker or
				other workers of any option afforded by this chapter.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050. 94-01-073, § 246-222-070,
					 filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and
					 70.98.080. 91-15-112 (Order 184),
					 § 246-222-070, filed 7/24/91, effective 8/24/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-222-070, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.080. 87-01-031 (Order 2450), §
					 402-48-070, filed 12/11/86; Order 1084, § 402-48-070, filed
					 1/14/76.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-222 - Radiation protection - Worker rights › Section 246-222-080 - Inspections not warranted - Informal review

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(1) If the department of health, office of
				radiation protection determines, with respect to a complaint under WAC
				246-222-070 that an inspection is
				not warranted because there are no reasonable grounds to believe that a
				violation exists or has occurred, the office of radiation protection shall
				notify the complainant in writing of such determination.
(a)If the complaint resulted from activities
				concerning naturally occurring or accelerator produced radioactive materials or
				radiation producing machines: The complainant may obtain review of such
				determination by submitting a written statement of position to the Assistant
				Director, Division of Industrial Safety and Health, P.O. Box 4600, Olympia,
				Washington 98504-4600. Such request for informal review will be processed
				according to the provisions of WAC
				296-900-12015 and the provisions
				of the inter-agency agreement between the department of labor and industries
				and the department of health, office of radiation protection, if any.
(b)If the complaint resulted from activities
				concerning radioactive material: The complainant may obtain review of such
				determination by submitting a written statement of position with the Department
				of Health, Office of Radiation Protection, P.O. Box 47827, Olympia, Washington
				98504-7827 (360-236-3300), who will provide the licensee or registrant with a
				copy of such statement by certified mail, excluding, at the request of the
				complainant, the name of the complainant. The licensee or registrant may submit
				an opposing written statement of position with the department of health, office
				of radiation protection, who will provide the complainant with a copy of such
				statement by certified mail. Upon the request of the complainant, the
				department of health may hold an informal conference in which the complainant
				and the licensee or registrant may orally present their views. An informal
				conference may also be held at the request of the licensee or registrant, but
				disclosure of the identity of the complainant will be made only following
				receipt of written authorization from the complainant. After considering all
				written or oral views presented, the department of health shall affirm, modify,
				or reverse the determination of the office of radiation protection and furnish
				the complainant and the licensee or registrant a written notification of the
				decision and the reason(s) therefore.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0001 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to regulate sources of
				  ionizing radiation as required by RCW    70A.388.040 and 70A.388.050. This chapter
				  provides for the registration of all radiation machine facilities located in
				  Washington state.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and [70.98.]080. 02-14-050, §
					 246-224-0001, filed 6/27/02, effective
					 7/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0010 - Definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms

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The definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms in this section
				  and in WAC
				  246-220-010
				  apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly indicates
				  otherwise.
(1) "Agent" means a person,
				company, or dealer that sells, leases, transfers, lends, disposes of,
				assembles, repairs, replaces, or installs radiation machines or components in
				Washington state.
(2) "Application"
				means, for the purpose of this chapter, the business license application or
				business license renewal application and appropriate addenda used by the BLS of
				the department of revenue.
(3)
				"BLS" means the department of revenue's business licensing service.
(4) "Department" means the department of
				health.
(5) "FDA" means the United
				States Food and Drug Administration.
(6) "Radiation" means, for the purposes of
				this chapter, ionizing radiation, including X-ray, electron beam, and other
				machine produced particulate radiation.
(7) "Radiation machine facility" means each
				separate building, structure, and operation or buildings, structures, and
				operations designated by one physical address that connect through a walkway or
				share a common wall, where there is at least one radiation machine installed,
				manufactured, tested, or used. A vehicle that has one or more radiation
				machines installed, manufactured, tested, or used is considered a radiation
				machine facility.
(8) "Registrant"
				means the owner or controller of the radiation machine who is responsible for
				the safe operation of the radiation machine.
(9) "Storage" means the status of a radiation
				machine that is approved by the department as being unable to produce radiation
				without substantial effort at set-up, reassembly, or reinstallation. A
				radiation machine is considered in storage if a registrant locks out or
				disables the radiation machine.
(10) "X-ray system" means an assemblage of
				components for the controlled production of X-rays. It includes minimally an
				X-ray high-voltage generator, an X-ray control, a tube housing assembly, a
				beam-limiting device, and the necessary supporting structures. Additional
				components which function with the X-ray system are considered integral parts
				of the system.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    19.02.050,
					 43.20B.020,
					 43.70.110,
					 70.98.050, and
					 70.98.080. 08-09-079, §
					 246-224-0010, filed 4/16/08, effective 5/17/08. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and [70.98.]080. 02-14-050, §
					 246-224-0010, filed 6/27/02, effective
					 7/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0020 - Radiation machine facility registration exceptions

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A registrant shall register each radiation machine facility
				  with the department. A registrant shall include each radiation machine they own
				  or control in a radiation machine facility registration except if:
(1) The radiation machine produces incidental
				X-rays with an equivalent dose rate that does not exceed 5 µSv/hr (0.5
				mrem/hr) at 5 cm from any accessible equipment surface averaged over an area of
				10 square centimeters;
(2) The
				radiation machine is in transit;
(3) The radiation machine is held for sale or
				lease by X-ray agents; or
(4) The
				department allows an exemption in accordance with WAC
				246-220-050(1).
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and [70.98.]080. 02-14-050, §
					 246-224-0020, filed 6/27/02, effective
					 7/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0030

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and [70.98.]080. 02-14-050, §
					 246-224-0030, filed 6/27/02, effective
					 7/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0040 - Registering radiation machine facilities

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(1) A registrant shall register each
				radiation machine facility even if these facilities are under one
				administrative control, for example, several satellite clinics operated by one
				health care institution.
(2) Each
				radiation machine facility must have a designated contact person.
(3) If a radiation machine is routinely moved
				between or among separate radiation machine facilities, the registrant shall
				notify BLS prior to moving the radiation machine, or notify the department at
				the time shielding plans are submitted for review.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    19.02.050,
					 43.20B.020,
					 43.70.110,
					 70.98.050, and
					 70.98.080. 08-09-079, §
					 246-224-0040, filed 4/16/08, effective 5/17/08. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and [70.98.]080. 02-14-050, §
					 246-224-0040, filed 6/27/02, effective
					 7/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0050 - Radiation machine facility registration process

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(1) A registrant shall register a radiation
				machine facility with the department through submission of a business license
				application and appropriate addendum used by BLS no later than fifteen calendar
				days after initial use unless a shielding plan review is required.
(2) When a radiation machine facility
				requires a shielding plan review, the registrant shall register with BLS and
				submit plans to the department for review prior to construction or installation
				of radiation machines according to WAC
				246-225-030
				General requirements-Plan review.
(3) Registration is valid for one year from
				the department approval date, or any other date as may be determined by
				BLS.
(4) A registrant shall submit
				registration information and applicable fees identified in WAC
				246-254-053
				Radiation machine facility fees to BLS in accordance with BLS
				instructions.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    19.02.050,
					 43.20B.020,
					 43.70.110,
					 70.98.050, and
					 70.98.080. 08-09-079, §
					 246-224-0050, filed 4/16/08, effective 5/17/08. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and [70.98.]080. 02-14-050, §
					 246-224-0050, filed 6/27/02, effective
					 7/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0060 - Applicability

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A registrant shall:
(1) Comply with this chapter and the
				requirements under:
(a) Chapter 246-225
				WAC;
(b) Chapter 246-225A
				WAC;
(c) Chapter 246-226
				WAC;
(d) Chapter 246-227
				WAC;
(e) Chapter 246-228 WAC;
				and
(f) Chapter 246-229
				WAC.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0070 - Reporting changes to a radiation machine facility registration

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A registrant shall submit any change to the registration
				  information to BLS and the department within thirty days.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    19.02.050,
					 43.20B.020,
					 43.70.110,
					 70.98.050, and
					 70.98.080. 08-09-079, §
					 246-224-0070, filed 4/16/08, effective 5/17/08. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and [70.98.]080. 02-14-050, §
					 246-224-0070, filed 6/27/02, effective
					 7/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0080 - Radiation machine facility registration renewal requirements

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(1) A registrant
				shall renew their registration annually by submitting renewal information and
				the applicable fees to BLS.
(2) If
				a registrant does not receive a renewal notice, the registrant shall contact
				BLS.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    19.02.050,
					 43.20B.020,
					 43.70.110,
					 70.98.050, and
					 70.98.080. 08-09-079, §
					 246-224-0080, filed 4/16/08, effective 5/17/08. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and [70.98.]080. 02-14-050, §
					 246-224-0080, filed 6/27/02, effective
					 7/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0090 - Requirements for closing a radiation machine facility or removing a radiation machine from service

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(1) A
				registrant that closes a radiation machine facility or removes a radiation
				machine from service shall notify the department and BLS within thirty
				days.
(2) If a radiation machine is
				disposed of or transferred within Washington state, the registrant shall
				provide the department the following:
(a) The
				name and contact information of the recipient;
(b) The address of the recipient;
				and
(c) The date of the disposal or
				transfer.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0100 - X-ray agent responsibilities

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(1)
				Within fifteen calendar days, any agent who sells, leases, transfers, lends,
				disposes of, assembles, repairs, replaces, or installs radiation machines or
				components in Washington state shall notify the department of the:
(a) Recipient's name and radiation machine
				facility address;
(b) Manufacturer,
				model, and serial number of each radiation machine master control;
				and
(c) Date of transfer of the
				radiation machine.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0110 - Temporary use of an out-of-state radiation machine in Washington state

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(1) A registrant
				shall notify the department at least three business days prior to in-state use
				when bringing a radiation machine into the state for any temporary use. The
				department may waive the time requirement upon a hardship request by the owner.
				Notification to the department includes, at a minimum, the:
(a) Type of radiation machine;
(b) Nature, duration, and scope of use;
				and
(c) Exact location where the
				radiation machine is to be used.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-224 - Radiation protection - Radiation machine assembly and registration › Section 246-224-0120

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050 and [70.98.]080. 02-14-050, §
					 246-224-0120, filed 6/27/02, effective
					 7/28/02.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › RADIATION › Chapter 246-225 - Radiation protection - X rays in the healing arts › Section 246-225-001 - Purpose and scope

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This chapter establishes requirements, for which a registrant
				  is responsible, for use of X-ray equipment by or under the supervision of an
				  individual authorized by and licensed in accordance with state statutes to
				  engage in the healing arts. The provisions of this chapter are in addition to,
				  and not in substitution for, other applicable provisions of these
				  regulations.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-225-001, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					    70.98.050. 81-01-011 (Order 1570), §
					 402-28-010, filed 12/8/80; Order 1084, § 402-28-010, filed 1/14/76; Order
					 1, § 402-28-101 (codified as WAC 402-28-010), filed 1/8/69; Rules (part),
					 filed 10/26/66.