Re: NRC Licensing of Am-241

[rkathren@tricity.wsu.edu (Ron L. Kathren)]

Wes --

Interesting.  What about people who have a deposition of a few nanocuries as
a result of occupational exposure?  Do they need a license?

Ron

>
>The answer is: Yep.  Any amount of Am-241 must be licensed.  However, 
>you'll also note that there are (admittedly small) effluent release 
>limits in 10 CFR 20 App B.  So you don't have to have a license if 
>you find some trace levels in your air and/or water.  But you can't 
>transfer or receive it without the license.
>
>Wes
>
>>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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