TITLE 32: ENERGY
CHAPTER II: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
SUBCHAPTER b: RADIATION PROTECTION
PART 351 RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELINE SERVICE OPERATIONS AND SUBSURFACE TRACER STUDIES
SECTION 351.690 RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION CONTROL


 

Section 351.690  Radioactive Contamination Control

 

a)         If the licensee detects evidence that a sealed source has ruptured or licensed material has caused contamination, the licensee shall immediately initiate the emergency procedures required by Section 351.630.

 

b)         If contamination results from the use of licensed material in well logging, the licensee shall decontaminate all work areas, equipment, and unrestricted areas.

 

c)         During efforts to recover a sealed source lodged in the well, the licensee shall continuously monitor, with an appropriate radiation detection instrument or a logging tool with a radiation detector, the circulating fluids from the well, if any, to check for contamination resulting from damage to the sealed source.