Re: Generally Licensed Po-210 Static Eliminators

[Lorna Bullerwell <ljb1@cornell.edu>]

We try to get them into our specific license if we know about them.  The
reasoning for this is that the state regs require much of the 10CFR20
requirements and it is the easiest way for us to comply with it.  In
addition, in NY state, some generally-licensed equipment purchases are
reported to the Dept of Health, at which point, the DOH require that the
recipient add the device (such as gas chromatographs) to their specific
license or if they don't have a license, apply for one.  It is a very
confusing kind of thing and very difficult to comply with.  My general
impression from the regulator I discussed this with is that they do
understand that the RSO cannot possibly know every time someone purchases
generally-licensed materials.  As yet, we just include them on our specific
license as we become aware of them.  Hope this helps.

Lorna
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