N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.5.20

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 20.3.5.20 - LABELING, STORAGE, AND TRANSPORTATION

A. The licensee may not use a source changer or a container to store licensed material unless the source changer or the storage container has securely attached to it a durable, legible, and clearly visible label bearing the standard trefoil radiation caution symbol conventional colors, i.e., magenta, purple or black on a yellow background, having a minimum diameter of 25 mm, and the wording:

CAUTION (or "DANGER")

RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

NOTIFY CIVIL AUTHORITIES (or "NAME OF COMPANY")

B. The licensee may not transport licensed radioactive material unless the material is packaged, and the package is labeled, marked, and accompanied with appropriate shipping papers in accordance with regulations set out in 10 CFR part 71.

C. Locked radiographic exposure devices, storage containers, and radiation machines shall be physically secured to prevent tampering or removal by unauthorized personnel. The licensee shall store licensed material in a manner which will minimize danger from explosion or fire.

D. The licensee shall lock and physically secure the transport package containing licensed material or radiation machine(s) in the transporting vehicle to prevent accidental loss, tampering, or unauthorized removal of the licensed material from the vehicle.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.5.20

20.3.5.20 NMAC - N, 5/19/02