Amendment of Rules Relating to Use of Certain Radioactive Materials (HC Article 175)
Rule status: Adopted
Agency: DOHMH
Effective date: July 13, 2025
Proposed Rule Full Text
Art.-175-NOI_Use-of-Certain-Radioactive-Materials_3-31-25.pdf
Adopted Rule Full Text
Art.-175-NOA_Use-of-Certain-Radioactive-Materials_6-13-25.pdf
Adopted rule summary:
The Board amends Health Code Article 175 as required by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) for compatibility with federal regulations. New York City (“NYC”), in partnership with New York State (“NYS”), has an agreement with the NRC to regulate the use of certain radioactive materials. The amendments modify §175.101(b) regarding notices, instructions and reports to workers, and §175.103(c) regarding general requirements for radioactive materials, to align with NRC requirements by removing exemptions for 10 CFR Section 19.11(d) and 10 CFR Sections 30.36(d) through (k), respectively, and incorporating these requirements by reference.
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Luis Depasquale RA
Comment added April 9, 2025 10:24amHow does his work with City agengies pushing LED lighting to save energy ? Maybe some New Yorkers will not live long enough to see NYC Net Zero goals. The left hand does not know what the right hand is doing.
Note: .LEDs emit optical radiation, including blue light, which can potentially disrupt sleep and circadian rhythms, but the amount is generally considered safe for normal use, and there’s ongoing research into “potential long-term effects.” …”generaly” by whose standards ?