(2)
AEC exempts carriers and warehousemen from its regulations
D.
State Codes and Regulations
1.
Control of industrial hazards traditionally a function of state
government
Unusual circumstances surrounding origins of the atomic industry
placed control of radiation hazards in the hands of the Federal
Government
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 impetus to assume their traditional
role
Present picture on radiation protection legislation in states
is complex
Numerous departments in many states appear to have broad powers
to promulgate regulations
State of New York has multiplicity of laws and codes
a.
Department of Health has developed an extensive set of
radiation protection regulations
b.
Department of Labor has issued a set of regulations as part
of the Industrial Code
c.
Public Service Commission has authority to establish health
and safety standards for power plants
d.
Conservation Department and Water Pollution Control Board
of the Department of Health heve power to vontrol waste
disposal
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