(a) In accordance with policy expressed in the Federal Radiation
Council's memorandum concerning radiation protection guidance for
Federal agencies (25 FR 4402), the Director, Bureau of Labor Standards
may from time to time grant permission to employers to vary from the
limitations contained in Secs. 50-204.21 and 50-204.22 when the extent
of variation is clearly specified and it is demonstrated to his
satisfaction that (1) such variation is necessary to obtain a beneficial
use of radiation or atomic energy, (2) such benefit is of sufficient
value to warrant the variation, (3) employees will not be exposed to an
undue hazard, and (4) appropriate actions will be taken to protect the
health and safety of such employees.
(b) Applications for such variations should be filed with the
Director, Bureau of Labor Standards, U.S. Department of Labor,
Washington, DC 20210.