Radiological Health – Chapter 31 of 10 GCA “Health and Safety”.

This Chapter makes provision for a Government program to control sources of radiation and to develop and utilize sources of ionizing radiation for peaceful purposes consistent with the health and safety of the public. The Governor may enter into agreements with the Federal government whereby the Department of Health and Safety shall perform for or on a cooperative basis with the Federal government inspections, seizures, environmental monitoring or other functions relating to control of sources of radiation, including ionizing and non-ionizing radiation from electronic products regulated by the Federal Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. The Department is designated as the radiation control agency for Guam and shall coordinate radiation control programs of government of Guam agencies. Other provisions of this Chapter concern powers of the Director to carry out inspections and powers in case of emergencies, collection of environmental data by the Department and regulation making powers of the Director. Offences and penalties are prescribed.