N. C. Regulations for Protection Against Radiation

15A NCAC 11 .1321          RADIATION SURVEYS

(a)  The licensee shall make and record radiation surveys and calculations for each area where radioactive materials are stored.

(b)  The licensee shall make and record radiation surveys and calculations for the radiation levels in occupied positions and on the exterior of each vehicle used to transport radioactive material.  Such surveys and calculations shall include each source of radiation or combination of sources to be transported in the vehicle.

(c)  After removal of the sealed source from the logging tool and before departing the jobsite, the licensee shall use the logging tool detector or a survey meter to assure that the logging tool is free of contamination.

(d)  The licensee shall make and record radiation surveys at the jobsite or well‑head for each tracer operation, except those using hydrogen‑3, carbon‑14, and sulfur‑35.  These surveys shall include measurements of radiation levels before and after the operation.

(e)  Records required pursuant to Paragraphs (a) through (d) of this Rule shall include the dates, the identification of individual(s) making the survey, the identification of survey instrument(s) used, and an exact description of the location of the survey.  The licensee shall maintain records of these surveys for inspection by the agency for two years after completion of the survey.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 104E‑7; 104E‑12(a)(1);

Eff. June 1, 1989.

NC Radiation Protection, 1645 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC  27699-1645  919-571-4141  Fax  919-571-4148