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Title 10 - Energy
The applicant may not begin construction of a new irradiator prior to the submission to NRC of both an application for a license for the irradiator and the fee required by §170.31. As used in this section, the term “construction” includes the construction of any portion of the permanent irradiator structure on the site but does not include: Engineering and design work, purchase of a site, site surveys or soil testing, site preparation, site excavation, construction of warehouse or auxiliary structures, and other similar tasks. Any activities undertaken prior to the issuance of a license are entirely at the risk of the applicant and have no bearing on the issuance of a license with respect to the requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Act.
Title 10: Energy
PART 36—LICENSES AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS
Subpart B—Specific Licensing Requirements
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