§835.401. General requirements.

10 C.F.R. § 835.401

(a)

Monitoring of individuals and areas shall be performed to:

(1)

Demonstrate compliance with the regulations in this part;

(2)

Document radiological conditions;

(3)

Detect changes in radiological conditions;

(4)

Detect the gradual buildup of radioactive material;

(5)

Verify the effectiveness of engineered and administrative controls in containing radioactive material and reducing radiation exposure; and

(6)

Identify and control potential sources of individual exposure to radiation and/or radioactive material.

(b)

Instruments and equipment used for monitoring shall be:

(1)

Periodically maintained and calibrated on an established frequency;

(2)

Appropriate for the type(s), levels, and energies of the radiation(s) encountered;

(3)

Appropriate for existing environmental conditions; and

(4)

Routinely tested for operability.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[58 FR 65485, Dec. 14, 1993, as amended at 63 FR 59682, Nov. 4, 1998; 72 FR 31926, June 8, 2007]

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2201, 7191; 50 U.S.C. 2410.

Source: 58 FR 65485, Dec. 14, 1993, unless otherwise noted.

[58 FR 65485, Dec. 14, 1993, as amended at 63 FR 59682, Nov. 4, 1998; 72 FR 31926, June 8, 2007]