Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 246. Health, Department of |
Chapter 246-237. Radiation protection—Physical protection of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. |
Section 246-237-057. Reporting of events.
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- (1) The licensee shall immediately notify the LLEA after determining that an unauthorized entry resulted in an actual or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion of a Category 1 or Category 2 quantity of radioactive material. As soon as possible after initiating a response, but not at the expense of causing delay or interfering with the LLEA response to the event, the licensee shall notify the department. In no case shall the notification to the department be later than four hours after the discovery of any attempted or actual theft, sabotage, or diversion.(2) The licensee shall assess any suspicious activity related to possible theft, sabotage, or diversion of Category 1 or Category 2 quantities of radioactive material and notify the LLEA as appropriate. As soon as possible but not later than four hours after notifying the LLEA, the licensee shall notify the department.(3) The initial telephonic notification required by subsection (1) of this section must be followed within a period of thirty days by a written report submitted to the department. The report must include sufficient information for department analysis and evaluation, including identification of any necessary corrective actions to prevent future instances.