Chapter 7. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - RADIATION CONTROL

This Article has been established to provide the requirements for the physical protection program for any licensee that possesses an aggregated category 1 or category 2 quantity of radioactive material listed in Appendix A to this Article. These requirements provide reasonable as…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1902 Section R9-7-1902 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A.R9-7-1921 through R9-7-1957 of this Article apply to any person who, under the rules in this chapter, possesses or uses at any site, an aggregated category 1 or category 2 quantity of radioactive material. B.R9-7-1971 through R9-7-1981 of this Article applies to any person who,…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1904 Section R9-7-1904 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

The following definitions apply in this Article, unless the context otherwiserequires: "Access control means a system for allowing only approved individuals to have unescorted access to the security zone and for ensuring that all other individuals are subject to escorted access. …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1906 Section R9-7-1906 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Except where otherwise specified or covered under licensing program as provided in this chapter, all communications and reports concerning the rules in this Article may be sent as follows: 1. By mail addressed to: ATTN: Arizona Department of Health Services; Bureau of Radiation C…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1908 Section R9-7-1908 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1909 New Section R9-7-1909 recodified from R12-1-1909at 24 A.A.R. 813, effective March 22, 2018 (Supp. 18-1). Renumbered to R9-7-101.01 by final expedited rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 2681, effective 8/7/2024.

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1910 Section R9-7-1910 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-19100 Section R9-7-19100 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. Each record required by this Article shall be legible throughout the retention period specified by each Department rule. The record may be the original or a reproduced copy or a microform, provided that the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and that th…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-19102 Section R9-7-19102 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Licensees shall maintain the records that are required by the rules in this Article for the period specified by the appropriate rule. If a retention period is not otherwise specified, these records shall be retained until the Department terminates the facility's license. All reco…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-19104 Section R9-7-19104 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. Each licensee shall afford to the Department, at all reasonable times, opportunity to inspect category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material and the premises and facilities wherein the nuclear material is used, produced, or stored. B. Each licensee shall make avai…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-19106 Section R9-7-19106 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. The Department may obtain an injunction or other court order to prevent a violation of the provisions of: 1. A.R.S. § 30-685, as amended; 2. A.A.C. Title 9, Chapter 7; or 3. A rule or order issued by the Department pursuant to Statute or the rules under A.A.C. Title 9, Chapter…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-19108 Section R9-7-19108 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Arizona Revised Statutes § 30-673, as amended, provides for criminal sanctions for willful violation of, attempted violation of, or conspiracy to violate, any rule issued under A.A.C. Title 9, Chapter 7. For purposes of this section, all the rules in this Article are issued under…

A. The Department may, upon application of any interested person or upon its own initiative, grant such exemptions from the requirements of the rules in this Article as it determines are authorized by law and will not endanger life or property or the common defense and security, …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1912 Section R9-7-1912 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1913 Section R9-7-1913 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1914 Section R9-7-1914 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1915 Section R9-7-1915 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1916 Section R9-7-1916 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1917 Section R9-7-1917 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1918 Section R9-7-1918 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1919 Section R9-7-1919 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1920 Section R9-7-1920 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. General: 1. Each licensee that possesses an aggregated quantity of radioactive material at or above the category 2 threshold shall establish, implement, and maintain its access authorization program in accordance with the requirements of this Article. 2. An applicant for a new…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1922 Section R9-7-1922 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. Granting unescorted access authorization: 1. Licensees shall implement the requirements of this Article for granting initial or reinstated unescorted access authorization. 2. Individuals who have been determined to be trustworthy and reliable shall also complete the security t…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1924 Section R9-7-1924 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. Initial investigation: Before allowing an individual unescorted access to category 1 or category 2 quantities of radioactive material or to the devices that contain the material, licensees shall complete a background investigation of the individual seeking unescorted access au…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1926 Section R9-7-1926 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. General performance objective and requirements:1. Except for those individuals listed in R9-7-1929 and those individuals grandfathered under R9-7-1925(B), each licensee subject to the provisions of this Article shall fingerprint each individual who is to be permitted unescorte…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1928 Section R9-7-1928 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. Fingerprinting, and the identification and criminal history records checks required by section 149 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and other elements of the background investigation are not required for the following individuals prior to granting unescorted acces…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1930 Section R9-7-1930 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. Each licensee who obtains background information on an individual under this Article shall establish and maintain a system of files and written procedures for protection of the record and the personal information from unauthorized disclosure. B. The licensee may not disclose t…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1932 Section R9-7-1932 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

A. Each licensee shall be responsible for the continuing effectiveness of the access authorization program. Each licensee shall ensure that access authorization programs are reviewed to confirm compliance with the requirements of this Article and that comprehensive actions are ta…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1934 Section R9-7-1934 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1935 Section R9-7-1935 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1936 Section R9-7-1936 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1937 Section R9-7-1937 reserved when the Chapter was recodified from 12 A.A.C. 1 (Supp. 18-1).