The Department of Health adopted chapter 246-230 WAC, Security screening systems on December 11, 2024. The new chapter establishes radiation safety standards for the use of ionizing radiation for security screening purposes.
Adopted Rule Documents
- CR-103P; Rulemaking Order with Permanent Rule Language (PDF)
- Concise Explanatory Statement - Explains the rule changes in more detail, a summary of comments received, and changes made between the proposed language and adopted language.
- Significant Analysis
Rulemaking Timeline
August 2022 – Initiate rulemaking
August - September 2023 – Informal comment period
September - November 2024 – Formal comment period & public hearing
December 2024 – Rulemaking Complete
Rulemaking Files
| Document | What's This? | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Document CR-101 (PDF) | What's This? Announces intent of rulemaking. | Filed August 23, 2022 |
| Document CR-102 (PDF) | What's This? Announces formal comment period and public hearing. | Filed September 18, 2024 |
| Document CR-103P (PDF) | What's This? Announces adopted permanent rulemaking | Filed December 11, 2024 |
Contacts
Ashlie Laydon, Rules Coordinator
Christopher Smith, Radiation Health Physicist
Richard Montemarano, Radiation Health Physicist