House Sponsors: RYDER. Senate Sponsors: RAUSCHENBERGER Short description: RADIATION PROT ACT-REGISTER Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Radiation Protection Act of 1990. Defines "operator". Includes electromagnetic radiations capable of producing ions directly or indirectly in their passage through matter in the definition of "radiation" or "ionizing radiation". Requires registration of radiation installation operators beginning January 1, 2000. Provides for a $25 per machine inspection fee for Class D radiation installations beginning January 1, 2000. Provides for a fourth class of radiation installations, Class D. Requires registration for individuals responsible for implementing a comprehensive radiation protection program for Class D installations. Provides that the Department may inspect operations, personnel, and records to evaluate past, current, and potential hazards resulting from radiation. Repeals the Radiation Installation Act. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Nuclear Safety) The bill delays the Department's ability to increase its in- spection fees by rule until January 1, 2001. Under the current statute the Department is authorized to establish fees by rule as of July 1, 2000. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0340 Last action date: 99-07-29 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status