Subpart 1.License issued.A general license is issued to own, receive, acquire, possess, use, and transfer strontium-90 contained in ice detection devices, provided that:
A. each device contains not more than 50 microcuries (1.85 MBq) of strontium-90; andB. each device has been manufactured or initially transferred according to a license issued under part 4731.3380 or according to a specific license issued to the manufacturer by the commissioner, the NRC, or an agreement state that authorizes manufacture of the ice detection devices for distribution to persons generally licensed by the commissioner, the NRC, or an agreement state.Subp. 2.Requirements.Persons who own, receive, acquire, possess, use, or transfer strontium-90 contained in ice detection devices under the general license issued under subpart 1:
A. must, upon occurrence of visually observable damage to the device, such as a bend, crack, or discoloration from overheating: (1) discontinue use of the device until it has been inspected, tested for leakage, and repaired by a person holding a specific license issued under parts 4731.3000 to 4731.3175 or 4731.3300 to 4731.3400 or by the NRC or an agreement state to manufacture or service the device; or(2) dispose of the device according to part 4731.2400; B. must ensure that all labels affixed to the device at the time of receipt, and which bear a statement that prohibits removal of the labels, are maintained thereon; andC. are exempt from parts 4731.1000 to 4731.2950 and Code of Federal Regulations, title 10, part 21, except that the persons must comply with parts 4731.2400, 4731.2600, and 4731.2610.Subp. 3.Limitation.The general license issued under subpart 1 does not authorize the manufacture, assembly, disassembly, repair, or import of strontium-90 in ice detection devices.
Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4731, DOMESTIC LICENSING OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS, pt. 4731.3240
Statutory Authority: MS s 144.1202; 144.1203