104E-4. Purpose.
It is the purpose of this Chapter to effectuate the policies set forth in G.S. 104E-3 by providing for:
(1) A program of effective regulation of sources of radiation for the protection of the occupational and public health and safety;
(2) A program to promote an orderly regulatory pattern within the State, among the states and between the federal government and the State and facilitate intergovernmental cooperation with respect to use and regulation of sources of radiation to the end that duplication of regulation may be minimized; and
(3) A program to establish procedures for assumption and performance of certain regulatory responsibilities with respect to sources of radiation. (1975, c. 718, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 104E - North Carolina Radiation Protection Act
§ 104E-3 - Declaration of policy.
§ 104E-6 - Designation of State radiation protection agency.
§ 104E-6.1 - Conveyance of land used for low-level radioactive waste disposal facility to State.
§ 104E-7 - Radiation Protection Commission Creation and powers.
§ 104E-9 - Powers and functions of Department of Health and Human Services.
§ 104E-9.1 - Restrictions on use and operation of tanning equipment.
§ 104E-10.1 - Additional requirements for low-level radioactive waste facilities.
§ 104E-10.2 - Conveyance of property used for radioactive material disposal.
§ 104E-10.3 - Low-level radioactive waste facility access licenses.
§ 104E-11 - Inspections, agreements, and educational programs.
§ 104E-13 - Administrative procedures and judicial review.
§ 104E-14 - Impounding of materials.
§ 104E-15 - Transportation of radioactive materials.
§ 104E-16 - Nonreverting Radiation Protection Fund.
§ 104E-17 - Payments to State and local agencies.
§ 104E-18 - Security for emergency response and perpetual maintenance costs.
§ 104E-20 - Prohibited uses and facilities.
§ 104E-22 - Tort claims against persons rendering emergency assistance.
§ 104E-23 - Penalties; injunctive relief.
§ 104E-24 - Administrative penalties.
§ 104E-26 - Standards and criteria for licensing low-level radioactive waste facilities.
§ 104E-27 - Volume reduction required.
§ 104E-28 - Limited liability for volunteers in low-level radioactive waste abatement.