Radiation Protection Rules

The rules in 10A NCAC 15 regulate the use of radioactive materials and radiation machines in the State of North Carolina pursuant to G.S. 104E. Rules in Section .0600 of Chapter 15 regulate all registrants who use radiation machines in the state. Pursuant to G.S. 1050B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, all rules are reviewed at least every 10 years, or they shall expire. As a result of the periodic review of the rules in Chapter 10A NCAC 15, Radiation Protection, 10A NCAC 15 Section .0600 had 10 rules, .0601 -.0608, and .0610 - .0611, that were determined to be "Necessary With Substantive Public Interest". Rule .0601 - .0607 will be readopted and Rules .0608, .0610, and .0611 will be repealed with the rulemaking action. The requirements in these rules were incorporated into the substantive changes in the proposed rules for readoption, therefore these three rules are not necessary. As mandated by G.S. 150B-19(4) the agency may not adopt a rule that repeats the content of a low, a rule, or a federal regulation. To comply with this mandate, the federal regulations in 21 CFR Subchapter J Parts 1000, 1001, 1002, 1010, and 1020. The federal regulations are being incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments and editions. The federal regulations are being incorporated by reference into Rules 10A NCAC 15 .0607(b). The fiscal note was approved by OSBM July 10, 2025. There will be a substantial impact on the state and local government and will have a substantial economic impact.