Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1007-1-20.1 - Purpose and Scope20.1.1 Authority. A. Rules and regulations set forth herein are adopted pursuant to the provisions of sections 25-11-104, CRS. 20.1.2 Basis and Purpose. A. A statement of basis and purpose accompanies this part and changes to this Part. A copy may be obtained from the Department.20.1.3 Scope. A. This Part establishes requirements and provisions for the generation, handling, processing, transfer, receipt, transportation, disposal, possession, distribution, and beneficial use of technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) and for the registration and issuance of licenses authorizing these activities. These requirements and provisions provide for the protection of public health and radiation safety of workers and the general public.B. Requirements and provisions in this Part 20 become enforceable July 14, 2022.C. Nothing in this part relieves any person from complying with other local, state, and federal laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements governing materials that may contain TENORM.20.1.4 Applicability.A. The requirements and provisions of these regulations apply to any person who generates, handles, processes, transfers, receives, transports, disposes of, possesses, distributes, or beneficially uses TENORM unless specifically exempted.B. Source material is not subject to the requirements or provisions of this Part.20.1.5 Published material incorporated by reference.A. Throughout this Part 20, federal regulations, state regulations, and standards or guidelines of outside organizations have been adopted and incorporated by reference. Unless a prior version of the incorporated material is otherwise specifically indicated, the materials incorporated by reference cited herein include only those versions that were in effect as of the most recent effective date of this Part 20 (January 2021), and not later amendments or editions of the incorporated material, with the following exception:1. Only the version of the Department of Natural Resources Oil and GasConservation Commission rules, 2 CCR 404-1, that were adopted as of the effective date of this Part 20 applies to this Part 20; later amendments or versions do not apply. B. Materials incorporated by reference are available for public inspection, and copies (including certified copies) can be obtained at reasonable cost, during normal business hours from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado 80246. Additionally, https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/radregs identifies where the incorporated materials are available to the public on the internet at no cost. Due to copyright restrictions certain materials incorporated in this Part are available for public inspection at the state publications depository and distribution center.C. Availability from Source Agencies or Organizations.1. All federal agency regulations incorporated by reference herein are available at no cost in the online edition of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) hosted by the U.S. Government Printing Office, online at www.govinfo.gov.2. All state regulations incorporated by reference herein are available at no cost in the online edition of the Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) hosted by the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, online at https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/RegisterHome.do.3. Copies of the standards or guidelines of outside organizations are available either at no cost or for purchase from the source organizations listed below.Colorado Register, Vol 37, No. 14. July 25, 2014, effective 8/14/201438 CR 02, January 25, 2015, effective 2/14/201538 CR 05, March 10, 2015, effective 3/30/201538 CR 12, June 25, 2015, effective 7/15/201538 CR 14, July 25, 2015, effective 8/14/201539 CR 02, January 25, 2016, effective 2/14/201639 CR 16, August 25, 2016, effective 9/14/201639 CR 22, November 25, 2016, effective 12/15/201640 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 6/30/201740 CR 20, October 25, 2017, effective 11/14/201742 CR 24, December 25, 2019, effective 1/14/202043 CR 14, July 25, 2020, effective 8/14/202043 CR 18, September 25, 2020, effective 10/15/202044 CR 11, June 10, 2021, effective 7/15/202144 CR 14, July 25, 2021, effective 8/14/202145 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 12/15/2022