Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.5017

Current through Vol. 24-10, June 15, 2024
Section R. 325.5017 - Definitions; Se to So

Rule 17.

(1) "Sealed source" means radioactive material that is permanently bonded or fixed in a capsule or matrix designed to prevent release and dispersal of the radioactive material under the most severe conditions which are likely to be encountered in normal use and handling.
(2) "Secondary protective barrier" means the material placed in the path of scattered and leakage radiation to reduce the radiation exposure for protection purposes.
(3) "Shall" means required to comply with these rules pursuant to the act and enforceable under the act and the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(4) "Should" means recommended when practicable to meet optimum radiation safety standards.
(5) "Source material" means uranium or thorium, or any combination thereof, in any physical or chemical form; or ores which contain by weight 1/20 of 1% (0.05%) or more of uranium, thorium or any combination thereof. Source material does not include special nuclear material.
(6) "Source of radiation" means any radioactive material, or any device or equipment containing radioactive material.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.5017

1979 AACS; 2016 MR 10, Eff. 5/25/2016