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22-14-3
Section 22-14-3 Purpose of article. It is the purpose of this article to effectuate the policies
set forth in Section 22-14-2 by providing for: (1) A program of effective regulation of sources
of ionizing radiation and machines and devices producing ionizing 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 to facilitate intergovernmental cooperation with respect to use and regulation of sources
of ionizing radiation to the end that duplication of regulation may be minimized; (3) A program
to establish procedures for assumption and performance of certain regulatory responsibilities
with respect to by-product, source and special nuclear materials; and (4) A program to permit
maximum utilization of sources of ionizing radiation consistent with the health and safety
of the public. (Acts 1963, No. 582, p. 1269, §2.)...
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9-16-71
Section 9-16-71 Declaration of public policy and legislative intent; all land surface mined
under this article shall be reclaimed. (a) The objective of this article is to provide for
the safe, responsible and reasonable reclamation of lands upon which surface disturbances
will be created by surface mining and the surface effects of underground mining so as to protect
the taxable value of property and preserve natural resources within the state and protect
and promote the health and safety of the people of this state, consistent with the protection
of property and with maximum employment and the economic and industrial well-being of the
state. The Legislature finds and declares that the extraction of coal by surface mining provides
a major present and future source of energy and is an essential and necessary activity which
contributes to the economic and material well-being of the state. (b) The Legislature finds
that the unregulated or irresponsible surface mining of coal may cause...
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9-18-1
Section 9-18-1 Enactment of Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact. The Southern Interstate Nuclear
Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into by the state of Alabama with any and all
states legally joining therein in accordance with its terms, in the form substantially as
follows: "SOUTHERN INTERSTATE NUCLEAR COMPACT "Article I. Policy and Purpose "The
party states recognize that the proper employment of nuclear energy, facilities, materials,
and products can assist substantially in the industrialization of the south and the development
of a balanced economy for the region. They also recognize that optimum benefit from and acquisition
of nuclear resources and facilities requires systematic encouragement, guidance, and assistance
from the party states on a cooperative basis. It is the policy of the party states to undertake
such cooperation on a continuing basis; it is the purpose of this compact to provide the instruments
and framework for such a cooperative effort to improve...
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9-18A-1
Section 9-18A-1 Enactment of Southern States Energy Compact. The Legislature hereby enacts,
and the State of Alabama hereby enters into, the Southern States Energy Compact with any and
all states legally joining therein in accordance with its terms, in the form substantially
as follows: "SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY COMPACT "Article I. Policy and Purpose. "The
party states recognize that the proper employment and conservation of energy and employment
of energy-related facilities, materials, and products, within the context of a responsible
regard for the environment, can assist substantially in the industrialization of the south
and the development of a balanced economy for the region. They also recognize that optimum
benefit from an acquisition of energy resources and facilities require systematic encouragement,
guidance and assistance from the party states on a cooperative basis. It is the policy of
the party states to undertake such cooperation on a continuing basis; it is the purpose of...
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22-14-2
Section 22-14-2 Declaration of policy. It is the policy of the State of Alabama in furtherance
of its responsibility to protect the public health and safety: (1) To institute and maintain
a regulatory program for sources of ionizing radiation so as to provide for: a. Compatibility
with the standards and regulatory programs of the federal government; b. A single, effective
system of regulation within the state; and c. A system consonant insofar as possible with
those of other states; and (2) To institute and maintain a program to permit development and
utilization of sources of ionizing radiation for peaceful purposes consistent with the health
and safety of the public. (Acts 1963, No. 582, p. 1269, §1.)...
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22-14-1
Section 22-14-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) BY-PRODUCT MATERIAL. Any radioactive
material, except special nuclear material, yielded in, or made radioactive by, exposure to
the radiation incident to the process of producing or utilizing special nuclear material.
(2) IONIZING RADIATION. Gamma rays and X rays; alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons,
neutrons, protons and other nuclear particles; but not sound or radio waves or visible, infrared
or ultraviolet light. (3) LICENSE - GENERAL AND SPECIFIC: a. General License. A license effective,
pursuant to regulations promulgated by the State Radiation Control Agency, without the filing
of an application, to transfer, acquire, own, possess or use radiation producing machines
or quantities of, or devices or equipment utilizing by-product, source, special nuclear materials
or other radioactive material occurring naturally...
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22-14-4
Section 22-14-4 State Radiation Control Agency; director and powers and duties thereof. (a)
The State Board of Health is hereby designated as the State Radiation Control Agency, hereinafter
referred to as the agency. (b) The State Health Officer shall be director of the agency, hereinafter
referred to as the director, who shall perform the functions vested in the agency pursuant
to the provisions of this article. (c) In accordance with the laws of the state, the agency
may employ, compensate and prescribe the powers and duties of such personnel as may be necessary
to carry out the provisions of this article. (d) The agency shall, for the protection of the
public health and safety: (1) Develop and conduct programs for evaluation of hazards associated
with use of sources of ionizing radiation; (2) Develop programs with due regard for compatibility
with federal programs for regulation of by-product, source and special nuclear materials;
(3) Formulate, adopt, promulgate and repeal codes,...
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9-16-107
Section 9-16-107 Effective date. This article shall become effective immediately upon: (1)
Its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law; and (2) Upon
the approval of the state regulatory program by the Secretary of Interior pursuant to Section
503 of P. L. 95-87, 30 U.S.C. §1253 (1977). However upon the passage and approval by the
Governor of this article, or upon its otherwise becoming a law the Alabama Surface Mining
Commission shall have the authority to promulgate those regulations necessary for the state
to retain exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation
operations pursuant to Section 503 of Public Law 95-87, 30 U.S.C. §1253 et seq. Any proceedings
currently being taken or previously taken by the Alabama Surface Mining Reclamation Commission
for the purpose of promulgating the necessary regulations shall be continued and considered
actions of the reconstituted commission. (Acts 1981, No. 81-435, p. 682,...
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22-14-8
Section 22-14-8 Records and reports. (a) The agency shall require each person who acquires,
possesses or uses a source of ionizing radiation to maintain records relating to its receipt,
storage, transfer or disposal and such other records as the agency may require, subject to
exemptions as may be provided by rules or regulations. (b) The agency shall require each person
who possesses or uses a source of ionizing radiation to maintain appropriate records showing
the radiation exposure of all individuals for whom personnel monitoring is required by rules
and regulations of the agency. Copies of these records and those required to be kept by subsection
(a) of this section shall be submitted to the agency on request. (c) The agency shall adopt
reasonable regulations, compatible with those of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
or any successor thereto, pertaining to reports of exposure of personnel. Such regulations
shall require that reports of excess exposure be made to the...
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22-14-11
Section 22-14-11 Administrative action and judicial review. (a) In any proceeding under this
article: (1) For the issuance or modification of rules and regulations relating to control
or sources of ionizing radiation; (2) For granting, suspending, revoking or amending any license;
or (3) For determining compliance with rules and regulations of the agency, the agency shall
afford an opportunity for a hearing on the record upon the request of any person whose interest
may be affected by the proceeding and shall admit any such person as a party to such proceeding.
(b) Whenever the agency finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect
the public health and safety, the agency may, without notice or hearing, issue a regulation
or order reciting the existence of such emergency and requiring that such action be taken
as is necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any provision of this article, such
regulation or order shall be effective immediately. Any person to...
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