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(vi) the date for which the source strength is re-
ported; and
(vii) the disassemble date of the source.
(E) Each licensee who disposes of a nationally tracked
source shall complete and submit to NRC a National Source Tracking
Transaction Report. The report shall include the following information:
(i) the name, address, and license number of the re-
porting licensee;
(ii) the name of the individual preparing the report;
(iii) the waste manifest number;
(iv) the container identification with the nationally
tracked source.
(v) the date of disposal; and
(vi) the method of disposal.
(F) The reports discussed in subparagraphs (A) through
(E) of this paragraph shall be submitted to NRC by the close of the next
business day after the transaction. A single report may be submitted for
multiple sources and transactions. The reports shall be submitted to the
National Source Tracking System by using the following:
(i) the on-line National Source Tracking System;
(ii) electronically using a computer-readable for-
mat;
(iii) by facsimile;
(iv) by mail to the address on the National Source
Tracking Transaction Report Form (NRC Form 748); or
(v) by telephone with follow-up by facsimile or
mail.
(G) Each licensee shall correct any error in previously
filed reports or file a new report for any missed transaction within 5
business days of the discovery of the error or missed transaction. Such
errors may be detected by a variety of methods such as administra-
tive reviews or by physical inventories required by regulation. In ad-
dition, each licensee shall reconcile the inventory of nationally tracked
sources possessed by the licensee against that licensee's data in the Na-
tional Source Tracking System. The reconciliation shall be conducted
during the month of January in each year. The reconciliation process
shall include resolving any discrepancies between the National Source
Tracking System and the actual inventory by filing the reports identi-
fied by subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph. By January 31
of each year, each licensee shall submit to the National Source Track-
ing System confirmation that the data in the National Source Tracking
System is correct.
(H) Each licensee that possesses Category 1 nationally
tracked sources listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall report
its initial inventory of Category 1 nationally tracked sources to the Na-
tional Source Tracking System by November 15, 2007. Each licensee
that possesses Category 2 nationally tracked sources listed in paragraph
(2) of this subsection shall report its initial inventory of Category 2 na-
tionally tracked sources to the National Source Tracking System by
November 30, 2007. The information may be submitted to NRC by
using any of the methods identified by subparagraph (F)(i) through (iv)
of this paragraph. The initial inventory report shall include the follow-
ing information:
(i) the name, address, and license number of the re-
porting licensee;(ii) the name of the individual preparing the report;
(iii) the manufacturer, model, and serial number of
each nationally tracked source or. if not available, other information touniquely identify the source;
(iv) the radioactive material in the sealed source;
(v) the initial or current source strength in bec-
querels (curies); and
(vi) the date for which the source strength is re-
ported.32 TexReg 3120 June 8, 2007 Texas Register
(2) Nationally tracked source thresholds. The Terabec-
querel (TBq) values are the regulatory standards. The curie (Ci) values
specified are obtained by converting from the TBq value. The curie
values are provided for practical usefulness only and are rounded after
conversion.
Figure: 25 TAC 289.202(hhh)(2)
(3) Serialization of nationally tracked sources. Each li-
censee who manufactures a nationally tracked source after February
6, 2007, shall assign a unique serial number to each nationally tracked
source. Serial numbers shall be composed only of alpha-numeric char-
acters.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal author-
ity to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 22, 2007.
TRD-200701994
Lisa Hernandez
Deputy General Counsel
Department of State Health Services
Earliest possible date of adoption: July 8, 2007
For further information, please call: (512) 458-7111 x6972
SUBCHAPTER F. LICENSE REGULATIONS
25 TAC 289.255, 289.256
(Editor's note: The text of the following sections proposed for repeal
will not be published. The sections may be examined in the offices of
the Department of State Health Services or in the Texas Register office,
Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The proposed repeals are authorized by Health and Safety
Code, 401.051, which provides the Executive Commissioner
of the Health and Human Services Commission with authority
to adopt rules and guidelines relating to the control of radiation
and Government Code, 531.0055, and Health and Safety
Code, 1001.075, which authorize the Executive Commissioner
of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules
and policies for the operation and provision of health and hu-
man services by the department and for the administration of
Health and Safety Code, Chapter 1001. The proposed repeal
and new 289.255 are also authorized by Health and Safety
Code, 401.301, which allows the department to collect fees for
radiation control licenses and registrations that it issues.
The proposed repeals affect the Health and Safety Code, Chap-
ters 401 and 1001; and Government Code, Chapter 531. The
review of the rules implements Government Code, 2001.039.
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