| (2) If a licensee has filed the appropriate application form for renewal (or for a new license authorizing the same activities) at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the existing license, that license shall not expire until final action by the agency. (r) Amendment of licenses at request of licensee. Applications for amendment of a license shall be filed in writing and in accordance with subsection (j)(2)-(6) of this section and shall specify how the licensee desires the license to be amended and the grounds for such amendment. (s) Agency action on applications to renew and amend. In considering an application by a licensee to renew, amend, or transfer the license, the agency will apply the criteria set forth in subsection (k) of this section. (t) Modification and revocation of licenses. Modification, suspension, and revocation of licenses shall be in accordance with §289.205 of this title. (u) Reciprocal recognition of licenses. Subject to this section, any person who holds a specific license from any licensing state, and issued by the agency having jurisdiction where the licensee maintains an office for directing the licensed activity and at which radiation safety records are normally maintained, is hereby granted a general license to conduct the activities authorized in such licensing document within the state of Texas provided that: (1) the requirements in §289.252(s) of this title are met; and (2) the out-of-state licensee shall not transfer or dispose of NORM possessed or used under the general license provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection except by transfer to a person: (A) specifically licensed by the agency, the Texas agency authorized to regulate disposal of NORM waste, or by another licensing state to receive such material; or (B) exempt from the requirements for a license for such material under subsection (d) of this section. (v) Financial security requirements. (1) Each person specifically licensed in accordance with this section for possession of NORM shall comply with the financial security requirements of §289.252(u) of this title. (2) On April 11, 1999, current licenses in effect may continue provided that the required security arrangements be submitted to the agency by October 11, 1999. (3) No later than 90 days after the licensee notifies the agency that decontamination and decommissioning have been completed, the agency shall determine if these have been conducted in accordance with the requirements of this section and the conditions of the license. If the agency finds that the requirements have been met, the Director of the Radiation Control Program shall direct the return or release of the licensee's security in full plus any accumulated interest. If the agency finds that the requirements have not been met, the agency will notify the licensee of the steps necessary for compliance. (w) Acceptable surface contamination levels for NORM. The following table is to be used in determining compliance with subsections (f)(2) and (p) of this section. Attached Graphic |
