AGENCY: Department of Environmental Quality. Division of Air Quality

SERIES: 27772
TITLE: X-ray fluorescense and dosimeter reports
DATES: 1994-
ARRANGEMENT: alphabetical name of property owner

DESCRIPTION: These records include reports documenting the use of portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers, which are used by the Division of Air Quality to test for lead based paint, provide a fast and reliable method for classifying many painted surfaces. Measurements taken by the division indicate whether lead based paint (in use prior to 1978) is present, lead based paint is not present, or the measurement is inconclusive and a laboratory test is necessary. XRF analyzer testing is one of the methods recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to detect lead in painted surfaces. Because the XRF analyzer uses a radiation source, the division uses dosimeter record forms to track who uses the machine and log how much radiation operators are exposed to. Records include the XRF tests and reports, check out/in log for XRF analyzer unit, XRF leak reports, and dosimeter reports. Dosimiter report information includes individual personal information which may include name, social security, and other various information. Records also include XRF home test reports which include address and other citizen's personal information.

RETENTION

Retain for 15 year(s) after completion of publication or report

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 04/2013

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years after date of report and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 10 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

These reports are not required by law, but are kept for precautionary reasons and administrative reference.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. Records include some personal information under Utah Code 63G-2-302