OAR 333-117-0020: Scope

(1) These rules apply to any person who engages in the extraction, mining, beneficiating, processing, use, transfer or disposal of NORM in such a manner as to technologically alter the natural sources of radiation or their potential exposure pathways to humans. (2) The Rules in this division address the introduction of NORM into products in which neither the NORM nor the radiation emitted from the NORM is considered to be beneficial to the products. The manufacture and distribution of products containing NORM in which the NORM and/or its associated radiation(s) is considered to be a beneficial attribute are licensed under the provisions of division 102. (3) This division also addresses waste management and disposal standards which apply to both inactive and active sites and facilities.