Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4731, WELL LOGGING, pt. 4731.7050

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 29, 2025

Part 4731.7050 - LABELS, SECURITY, AND TRANSPORTATION PRECAUTIONS

Subpart 1.Labeling.

A. A licensee may not use a source, source holder, or logging tool that contains licensed material unless the smallest component that is transported as a separate piece of equipment with the licensed material inside bears a durable, legible, and clearly visible marking or label. The marking or label must contain:

(1) the radiation symbol, except the color requirement under part 4731.2300 need not be met; and

(2) the words "DANGER (or CAUTION), RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL."

B. A licensee may not use a container to store licensed material unless the container has securely attached to it a durable, legible, and clearly visible label. The label must contain:

(1) the radiation symbol specified under part 4731.2300; and

(2) the words "CAUTION (or DANGER), RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL. NOTIFY CIVIL AUTHORITIES (or name of company)."

C. A licensee may not transport licensed material unless the material is packaged, labeled, marked, and accompanied with appropriate shipping papers according to parts 4731.0400 to 4731.0424.

Subp. 2.Storage and transportation.

A. A licensee must store each source containing licensed material in a storage container or transportation package that is locked and physically secured to prevent tampering or removal of licensed material from storage by unauthorized personnel.

B. A licensee must store licensed material in a manner that minimizes danger from explosion or fire.

C. A licensee must lock and physically secure the transport package containing licensed material in the transporting vehicle to prevent:

(1) accidental loss;

(2) tampering; or

(3) unauthorized removal of the licensed material from the vehicle.

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4731, WELL LOGGING, pt. 4731.7050

29 SR 755; 32 SR 831; 44 SR 239

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.1202; 144.1203