114910-114955

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 114910-114955




114910.  The secretary shall perform the liaison function between
the state and the federal government, including the United States
Atomic Energy Commission, and between this state and other states in
matters pertaining to atomic energy development.




114915.  The secretary shall coordinate the programs, and
regulations of the several departments and agencies of the state and
the cities and counties relating to atomic energy development, and
shall so far as may be practicable coordinate the studies conducted
and the recommendations and proposals made in this state on these
subjects with like activities in other states and by the federal
government and with the policies and regulations of the United States
Atomic Energy Commission.
   The departments and agencies of the state which are concerned with
atomic energy development, and the cities and counties, shall keep
the secretary currently informed as to their activities and programs
relating to atomic energy development.



114920.  No rule or regulation applying to atomic energy
development, or amendment thereto or repeal thereof, that any state
agency may propose to adopt, unless it is an emergency regulation,
shall be noticed under Section 11346.4 of the Government Code prior
to 30 days after it has been submitted to the secretary for comments,
recommendations, or suggestions as he or she may deem necessary or
desirable with respect thereto, unless the secretary in writing
waives all or a portion of the 30-day period.



114925.  Whenever the secretary determines that an existing or
proposed regulation is inconsistent with any regulation of another
agency of the state, he or she may, after consultation with the
agencies involved, find that the proposed regulation is inconsistent
with a regulation of the other agency and shall issue an order to
that effect, in which event the proposed rule or regulation shall not
become effective. The secretary may, in the alternative, upon a
similar determination, direct the appropriate agency to amend or
repeal the existing regulation to achieve consistency with the
proposed regulation.


114930.  The secretary may, when he or she deems necessary or
appropriate, recommend to any state department or other state agency
the adoption, amendment, or repeal of regulations relating to atomic
energy development.


114935.  The secretary shall keep the Governor and the various
interested state departments and agencies and the cities and counties
informed of private and public activities affecting the peacetime
uses of atomic energy.


114940.  The secretary shall disseminate to the public factual data
and information and interpretations thereof concerning atomic energy
development and the uses of radiation in the state with the view to
providing a reliable source of accurate information relating to the
benefits and hazards of such development and uses. Data and
information relating to hazards of radiation shall be developed and
disseminated in cooperation with the State Department of Health, as
provided for in paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 115000.



114945.  The secretary may consult with and seek the advice of
technically qualified persons within and without the state to advise
on matters relating to atomic energy, particularly with regard to
regulations relating to atomic energy development usage.




114950.  The department shall keep current information on the
permits or licenses issued by the United States Atomic Energy
Commission in the state and, along with current information on the
radiation sources licensed or registered under the provisions of
Section 115060, shall transmit the information upon request to any
state department or agency or member of the public.



114955.  Nothing contained in this chapter shall impair the
authority or jurisdiction of the State Water Resources Control Board
or any of the regional water quality control boards in this state to
regulate the discharge of waste for the protection of the quality of
waters of this state.