The board and the agency, through the governor, may enter into an agreement with the nuclear regulatory commission, as provided in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, providing for discontinuance of the regulatory authority of the nuclear regulatory commission and acceptance of that authority by the board and agency. For the duration of such an agreement, the board shall have authority to regulate the radioactive materials covered by the agreement for the protection of the public health and safety and the environment from radiation hazards.
History: 1953 Comp., § 12-9-11, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 284, § 11; 1977, ch. 343, § 15.
Cross references. — For definitions of "board," "agency" and "nuclear regulatory commission," see 74-3-4 NMSA 1978 and notes thereto.
For the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, see 42 U.S.C. § 2011 et seq.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 74 - Environmental Improvement
Section 74-3-2 - Radiation technical advisory council; creation and organization.
Section 74-3-3 - Council duties; per diem.
Section 74-3-5 - Radiation protection consultant; radiation regulations; inspection.
Section 74-3-5.1 - Radiation protection fund created.
Section 74-3-6 - Continued care fund regulations; requirements; exemptions; modification.
Section 74-3-7 - Continued care fund created; appropriation; approval; regulation.
Section 74-3-8 - Registration of radiation equipment.
Section 74-3-9 - Licensing of radioactive material; appeal.
Section 74-3-10.1 - Fee exemption.
Section 74-3-11.1 - Enforcement; compliance orders; civil penalties.
Section 74-3-11.2 - Administrative actions; appeals.
Section 74-3-12.1 - Criminal penalties.
Section 74-3-13 - Emergencies.
Section 74-3-13.1 - Emergency powers of the secretary.