§ 236.13. Protection of the general population and environment from releases of radioactivity.
Concentrations of radioactive material which may be released to the general environment in groundwater, surface water, air, soil, plants or animals may not result in an annual dose exceeding an equivalent of 25 millirems to the whole body, 75 millirems to the thyroid and 25 millirems to any other organ of any member of the public. Releases of radioactivity in effluents to the general environment shall be as low as reasonably achievable and within the most restrictive Federal and Commonwealth regulations and standards which are applicable.
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 236.12 (relating to general requirement); 25 Pa. Code § 236.15 (relating to protection of individuals during operations); 25 Pa. Code § 236.225 (relating to requirements for issuance of a license); 25 Pa. Code § 236.314 (relating to enhanced containment); and 25 Pa. Code § 236.603 (relating to assurance for onsite cleanup during operation).
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