216-40-20 R.I. Code R. § 9.3

Current through June 20, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-20-9.3 - Definitions

A. In addition to the definitions contained in 10 C.F.R. § 35.2, whenever used in this Part, the following terms shall be construed as follows:

1. "Act" means R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-1.3 entitled "Radiation Control."

2. "Agency" means Rhode Island Radiation Control Agency (RCA), Center for Health Facilities Regulation - Radiation Control Program, Rhode Island Department of Health.

3. "Medical Event" means an event that meets the criteria in §9.5.9(A) of this Part.

4. "NARM" means any naturally occurring or accelerator-produced radioactive material. It does not include byproduct, source, or special nuclear material.

5. "Radioactive material" means any material (solid, liquid, or gas) which emits radiation spontaneously.

6. "Therapeutic medical unit" means any remote afterloader unit, teletherapy unit, gamma stereotactic radiosurgery unit or similar beam therapy device authorized pursuant to §9.11.1 of this Part.

216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-20-9.3

Adopted effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 5/25/2022