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Re: NRC Licensing of Am-241
Not all byproduct materials have an exempt quantity (i.e.,
californium-252). I have always assumed it is due to the high
radiotoxicity. I would be interested to hear an official viewpoint.
Capt Noel Montgomery, USAF
Kirtland AFB RSO
montgomn@medgate.mednet.af.mil
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Subject: NRC Licensing of Am-241
Author: radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu at MedgatePO
Date: 10/24/96 7:35 AM
Can anyone tell me why Americium-241 is not listed in 10CFR30.71, Schedule B?
I know that it is mentioned in 30.15 at 0.05 microcuries for sources in
ionizing radiation measureing instruments.
Since it's not listed, does this mean that "ANY" amount of Am-241 must be
licensed by the NRC?
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