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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The director shall, in connection with this chapter and rules of the board adopted under this part:
(a) develop programs to promote and protect the public from radiation sources in the state;
(b) advise, consult, cooperate with, and provide technical assistance to another agency, a state, the federal government, a political subdivision, an industry, or another person in carrying out this part;
(c) receive specifications or other information relating to a licensing application for radioactive material or registration of a radiation source for review, approval, disapproval, or termination;
(d) issue a permit, license, registration, certification, or other administrative authorization;
(e) review and approve a plan;
(f) assess a penalty in accordance with Section 19-3-109;
(g) impound radioactive material under Section 19-3-111;
(h) issue an order necessary to enforce this part;
(i) enforce an order by an appropriate administrative and judicial proceeding; and
(j) institute a judicial proceeding to secure compliance with this part.
(2) The director may:
(a) cooperate with any person in studies, research, or demonstration projects regarding radioactive waste management or control of radiation sources;
(b) employ employees as may be reasonably necessary to carry out this part;
(c) subject to Subsection 19-3-103.1(2)(b), settle or compromise any administrative or civil action initiated to compel compliance with this part and rules adopted under this part; and
(d) authorize employees or representatives of the department to enter, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, in and upon public or private property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions and records concerning radiation sources and as otherwise authorized by this part.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 19. Environmental Quality Code § 19-3-108.1. Powers and duties of director - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-19-environmental-quality-code/ut-code-sect-19-3-108-1/
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