Declaration of Policy

It is the policy of the territory of Guam in furtherance of its responsibility to protect the public health and safety: (a) To institute and maintain a regulatory program for sources of radiation so as to provide for: (1) compatibility with standards and regulatory programs of the Federal government; (2) an effective system of regulation within the Territory; or (3) a system consonant insofar as possible with those of other states; and (b) To institute a program to permit development and utilization of sources of ionizing radiation for peaceful purposes consistent with the health and safety of the public. SOURCE: GC § 9610.