RSA 125-F:5 · Powers; Duties

125-F:5 Powers; Duties. – For the protection of occupational and public health and safety, the department shall:

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I.

Develop systems for evaluation and control of hazards associated with the use of sources of radiation.

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II.

Develop systems described in paragraph I, with due regard for compatibility with federal programs for regulation of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials.

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III.

Develop systems described in paragraph I, with due regard for consistency with federal programs for regulation of radiation equipment.

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IV.

Adopt under RSA 541-A, after public hearing, rules relative to registration of sources of radiation, as necessary to prohibit and prevent unnecessary radiation.

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V.

Adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, which provide for licensing or registration relative to control of sources of radiation, including, but not limited to, low-level radioactive waste, with due regard to compatibility with the regulatory programs of the federal government and such other rules as are necessary for the administration of this chapter.

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VI.

Issue such orders or modifications as necessary in connection with licensing and registration of sources of radiation under RSA 125-F:7.

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VII.

Advise, consult, and cooperate with other agencies of the state, the federal government, other states, interstate agencies, political subdivisions, and with groups concerned with control of sources of radiation.

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VIII.

Accept and administer loans, grants or other funds or gifts, conditional or otherwise, from the federal government and other sources, public or private.

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IX.

Encourage, participate in, or conduct studies, investigations, training, research, and demonstrations relative to the control of sources of radiation.

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X.

Collect and disseminate information relative to control of sources of radiation including maintenance of:

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(a)

A file of all license applications, issuances, denials, amendments, transfers, renewals, modifications, suspensions, and revocations;

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(b)

A file of registrants possessing sources of radiation requiring registration under the provisions of the chapter, and any administrative or judicial action pertaining thereto; and

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(c)

A file of all rules relative to regulation of sources of radiation, pending or adopted, and proceedings thereon. Source. 1986, 169:1. 1995, 310:175, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.

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