DHS 157.29(5)(c)(c) Containers attended by an individual who takes the precautions necessary to prevent the exposure of individuals in excess of the limits established by this subchapter. DHS 157.29(5)(d)(d) Containers in transport and packaged and labeled under the regulations of the U.S. department of transportation. DHS 157.29 NoteNote: Labeling of packages containing radioactive materials is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation if the amount and type of radioactive materials exceeds the limits for an excepted quantity or article as defined and limited by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations 49 CFR 173.403 (m) and (w) and 173.421 to 173.424. DHS 157.29(5)(e)(e) Containers that are accessible only to individuals authorized to handle or use them, or to work in the vicinity of the containers, if the contents are identified to these individuals by a readily available written record. The record shall be retained as long as the containers are in use for the purpose indicated on the record. DHS 157.29 NoteNote: Examples of the type of containers in par. (e) are containers in locations such as water-filled canals or storage vaults.
DHS 157.29(5)(f)(f) Installed manufacturing or process equipment, such as piping and tanks. DHS 157.29(6)(a)(a) A licensee or registrant who expects to receive a package containing quantities of radioactive material in excess of a type A quantity shall make arrangements to receive the package under either of the following conditions: DHS 157.29(6)(a)2.2. Upon notification of the arrival of the package at the carrier’s terminal and possession of the package is taken expeditiously. DHS 157.29(6)(b)1.1. Monitor the external surfaces of a labeled package for radioactive contamination unless the package contains only radioactive material in the form of gas or in special form as defined in subch. I. DHS 157.29(6)(b)2.2. Monitor the external surfaces of a labeled package for radiation levels unless the package contains quantities of radioactive material that are less than or equal to the type A quantity. DHS 157.29(6)(b)3.3. Monitor all packages known to contain radioactive material for radioactive contamination and radiation levels if there is evidence of degradation of package integrity, such as packages that are crushed, wet or damaged. DHS 157.29(6)(d)(d) A licensee or registrant shall perform the monitoring required by par. (b) as soon as practicable after receipt of the package, but not later than 3 hours after the package is received at the licensee’s or registrant’s facility if it is received during the licensee’s or registrant’s normal working hours or if there is evidence of degradation of package integrity, such as a package that is crushed, wet or damaged. If a package is received after working hours and has no evidence of degradation of package integrity, the package shall be monitored no later than 3 hours from the beginning of the next working day. DHS 157.29(6)(e)(e) A licensee or registrant shall immediately notify the final delivery carrier and, by telephone and either telegram or facsimile, the department under either of the following conditions: DHS 157.29 NoteNote: The Department may be reached during normal business hours of 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, except state holidays, at 608-267-4797. The facsimile transmission number is 608-267-3695.
DHS 157.29(6)(f)1.1. Establish, maintain and retain written procedures for safely opening packages in which radioactive material is received. DHS 157.29(6)(f)2.2. Ensure that the procedures are followed and that due consideration is given to special instructions for the type of package being opened. DHS 157.29(6)(g)(g) A licensee or registrant transferring special form sources in vehicles owned or operated by the licensee or registrant to and from a work site is exempt from the contamination monitoring requirements of par. (b), but is not exempt from the monitoring requirement in par. (b) for measuring radiation levels that ensures that the source is still properly lodged in its shield. DHS 157.29 HistoryHistory: CR 01-108: cr. Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02; CR 06-021: am. (6) (e) 2. Register October 2006 No. 610, eff. 11-1-06; CR 09-062: am. (6) (e) 1. Register April 2010 No. 652, eff. 5-1-10; correction in (2) (e), (5) (a), (b) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register January 2018 No. 745. DHS 157.30(1)(a)(a) A licensee or registrant disposing of licensed or registered material may use any of the following methods: