Minnesota Administrative Rules

4731.7050 LABELS, SECURITY, AND TRANSPORTATION PRECAUTIONS.

Subpart 1.

Labeling.

A.

A licensee may not use a source, source holder, or logging tool that contains licensed material unless the smallest component that is transported as a separate piece of equipment with the licensed material inside bears a durable, legible, and clearly visible marking or label. The marking or label must contain:

(1)

the radiation symbol, except the color requirement under part 4731.2300 need not be met; and

(2)

the words "DANGER (or CAUTION), RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL."

B.

A licensee may not use a container to store licensed material unless the container has securely attached to it a durable, legible, and clearly visible label. The label must contain:

(1)

the radiation symbol specified under part 4731.2300; and

(2)

the words "CAUTION (or DANGER), RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL. NOTIFY CIVIL AUTHORITIES (or name of company)."

C.

A licensee may not transport licensed material unless the material is packaged, labeled, marked, and accompanied with appropriate shipping papers according to parts 4731.0400 to 4731.0455.

Subp. 2.

Storage and transportation.

A.

A licensee must store each source containing licensed material in a storage container or transportation package that is locked and physically secured to prevent tampering or removal of licensed material from storage by unauthorized personnel.

B.

A licensee must store licensed material in a manner that minimizes danger from explosion or fire.

C.

A licensee must lock and physically secure the transport package containing licensed material in the transporting vehicle to prevent:

(1)

accidental loss;

(2)

tampering; or

(3)

unauthorized removal of the licensed material from the vehicle.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.1202; 144.1203

History:

29 SR 755; 32 SR 831

Published Electronically:

March 12, 2009