Section 22-B6807. ICE DETECTION DEVICES

 

6807.1A general license shall be granted to own, receive, acquire, possess, use, and transfer strontium 90 contained in ice detection devices; Provided that the following requirements are met:

 

(a)Each device shall contain not more than fifty (50) microcuries of strontium 90;

 

(b)Each device shall have been manufactured or imported in accordance with a specific license issued by the NRC; and

 

(c)Each device shall have been manufactured in accordance with the specifications, contained in a specific license or equivalent licensing document issued by the Director or any agreement state to the manufacturer of the device pursuant to licensing requirements equivalent to those in §32.61 of 10 C.F.R. Part 32.

 

6807.2Persons who own, receive, acquire, possess, use, or transfer strontium 90 contained in ice detection devices pursuant to the general license in §6807.1 shall do the following:

 

(a)Upon occurrence of visually observable damage to the device, such as a bend or crack or discoloration from overheating, discontinue use of the device until it has been inspected, tested for leakage, and repaired by a person holding a specific license or equivalent licensing document from the NRC or an agreement state to manufacture or service the devices, or dispose of the device pursuant to the provisions of these regulations; and

 

(b)Ensure that all labels affixed to the device at the time of receipt, and which bear a statement that prohibits removal of the labels are maintained on the device.

 

6807.3The general license provided in this section shall not authorize the manufacture, assembly, disassembly, or repair of strontium 90 in ice detection devices.

 

source

Regulation No. 70-33 (July 10, 1970), 17 DCR 39 (July 27, 1970); 6A DCRR §8-2:1018(h); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 3721 (May 5, 2006).