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Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS


Sec.


225.1.        Purpose and scope.
225.2.        [Reserved].
225.2a.        Incorporation by reference.
225.3.        [Reserved].
225.3a.        Effect of incorporation of 10 CFR Part 34.
225.4.        [Reserved].
225.4a.        Radiation safety program.
225.5.        [Reserved].
225.5a.        Reciprocity.
225.6.        [Reserved].
225.6a.        Prohibitions.
225.7.        [Reserved].
225.8.        [Reserved].
225.9.        [Reserved].
225.11—225.13.        [Reserved].
225.14.        [Reserved].
225.15—225.18.        [Reserved].
225.21.        [Reserved].
225.22.        [Reserved].
225.23.        [Reserved].
225.31—225.33.        [Reserved].
225.34—225.36.        [Reserved].
225.41—225.43.        [Reserved].
225.44.        [Reserved].
225.51—225.53.        [Reserved].
225.54—225.65.        [Reserved].

§ 225.1. Purpose and scope.

 (a)  This chapter establishes radiation safety requirements for persons utilizing radiation sources for industrial radiography. Licensees and registrants who use radiation sources for industrial radiography shall comply with this chapter. The requirements of this chapter are in addition to and not in substitution for other applicable requirements in this article, in particular, the requirements and provisions of Chapters 215, 217—220, 228 and 230.

 (b)  Persons using only radiation-producing machines for industrial radiographic operations need not comply with §  225.2a (relating to incorporation by reference) unless otherwise specified in Subchapter B (relating to radiation-producing machines).

 (c)  This chapter does not apply to the use of radiation sources for medical diagnosis or therapy.

Source

   The provisions of this §  225.1 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; amended December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; amended September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3823. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (282406).

§ 225.2. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.2 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; amended December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (203957) to (203958).

§ 225.2a. Incorporation by reference.

 (a)  Except as provided in this chapter, the requirements of 10 CFR Part 34 (relating to licenses for industrial radiography and radiation safety requirements for industrial radiographic operations) are incorporated by reference.

 (b)  Notwithstanding the requirements incorporated by reference, 10 CFR 34.5, 34.8, 34.121 and 34.123 are not incorporated by reference.

Source

   The provisions of this §  225.2a adopted September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239.

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  225.1 (relating to purpose and scope).

§ 225.3. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.3 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; reserved December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (4895) to (4896).

§ 225.3a. Effect of incorporation of 10 CFR Part 34.

 To reconcile differences between this chapter and the incorporated sections of 10 CFR Part 34 (relating to licenses for industrial radiography and radiation safety requirements for industrial radiographic operations), the following words and phrases shall be substituted for the language in 10 CFR Part 34 as follows:

   (1)  A reference to ‘‘NRC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’ means Department.

   (2)  A reference to ‘‘NRC or agreement state’’ means Department, NRC or agreement state.

   (3)  The definition of ‘‘sealed source’’ includes NARM.

   (4)  The definition of ‘‘licensed material’’ includes NARM.

   (5)  Notifications, reports and correspondence referenced in the incorporated parts of 10 CFR (relating to energy) shall be directed to the Department.

Source

   The provisions of this §  225.3a adopted September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239; amended October 26, 2018, effective January 24, 2019, 48 Pa.B. 6791. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (304535).

§ 225.4. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.4 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; reserved December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (4896).

§ 225.4a. Radiation safety program.

 (a)  A person who intends to use radiation-producing machines for industrial radiography shall have a program for training personnel, written operating procedures and emergency procedures, individual monitoring reports required under 10 CFR 20.2206(a)(2) (relating to reports of individual monitoring), an internal review system and an organizational structure for radiographic operations which includes specified delegations of authority and responsibility for operation of the program. This program shall be approved by the Department before beginning industrial radiographic operations.

 (b)  The registrant shall notify the Department of intended changes to the registrant’s radiation safety program and obtain Departmental approval.

Source

   The provisions of this §  225.4a adopted September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3823; amended October 26, 2018, effective January 24, 2019, 48 Pa.B. 6791. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (304535).

§ 225.5. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.5 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; reserved December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (4896).

§ 225.5a. Reciprocity.

 Out-of-State users of radiation producing machines shall meet the requirements of §  216.7 (relating to out-of-State radiation-producing machines).

Source

   The provisions of this §  225.5a adopted September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239.

§ 225.6. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.6 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; reserved December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (4896).

§ 225.6a. Prohibitions.

 Use of radiation sources covered under this chapter for diagnosis or therapy on humans or animals is not permitted.

Source

   The provisions of this §  225.6a adopted September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239.

§ 225.7. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.7 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; reserved December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (4896) to (4897).

§ 225.8. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.8 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; reserved December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (4897).

§ 225.9. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.9 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; reserved December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (4897).

§ § 225.11—225.13. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of these §  225.11—225.13 adopted December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (203959) to (203960).

§ 225.14. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.14 adopted December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; amended June 19, 1992, effective June 20, 1992, 22 Pa. B. 3135; amended November 17, 1995, effective November 18, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5085; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (203960) to (203961).

§ § 225.15—225.18. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of these § §  225.15—225.18 adopted December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial text pages (203962) to (203964).

§ 225.21. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.21 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; amended December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; amended November 17, 1995, effective November 18, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5085; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (203964).

§ 225.22. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.22 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; amended December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; amended November 17, 1995, effective November 18, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5085; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (203965).

§ 225.23. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.23 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; amended December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (203965) to (203966).

§ § 225.31—225.33. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of these § §  225.31—225.33 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; amended December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (203966) to (203967).

§ § 225.34—225.36. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of these § §  225.34—225.36 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; reserved December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (4902) to (4904).

§ § 225.41—225.43. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of these § §  225.41—225.43 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; amended December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; amended November 17, 1995, effective November 18, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5085; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (203968) to (203970).

§ 225.44. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  225.44 adopted December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (203970) to (203971).

§ § 225.51—225.53. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of these § §  225.51—225.53 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; amended December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; amended November 17, 1995, effective November 18, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5085; reserved September 14, 2001, effective September 15, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 5239. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (203971) to (203972).

§ § 225.54—225.65. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of these § §  225.54—225.65 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; reserved December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (4908) to (4916).



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