Regulations last checked for updates: May 01, 2025

Title 10 - Energy last revised: Apr 21, 2025
§ 39.51 - Use of a sealed source in a well without a surface casing.

The licensee may use a sealed source in a well without a surface casing for protecting fresh water aquifers only if the licensee follows a procedure for reducing the probability of the source becoming lodged in the well. The procedure must be approved by the Commission pursuant to § 39.13(c) or by an Agreement State.

authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 53, 57, 62, 63, 65, 69, 81, 161, 181, 182, 183, 223, 234 (42 U.S.C. 2073,2077,2092,2093,2095,2099,2111,2112,2201,2232,2233,2273,2282; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 206 (42 U.S.C. 5841,5846; 44 U.S.C. 3504 note
source: 52 FR 8234, Mar. 17, 1987, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 10 CFR 39.51