42 U.S.C. § 10001 : US Code - Section 10001: Statement of findings

Search 42 U.S.C. § 10001 : US Code - Section 10001: Statement of findings

The Congress finds that -
(1) it is in the interest of public health and safety to
minimize unnecessary exposure to potentially hazardous radiation
due to medical and dental radiologic procedures;
(2) it is in the interest of public health and safety to have a
continuing supply of adequately educated persons and appropriate
accreditation and certification programs administered by State
governments;
(3) the protection of the public health and safety from
unnecessary exposure to potentially hazardous radiation due to
medical and dental radiologic procedures and the assurance of
efficacious procedures are the responsibility of State and
Federal governments;
(4) persons who administer radiologic procedures, including
procedures at Federal facilities, should be required to
demonstrate competence by reason of education, training, and
experience; and
(5) the administration of radiologic procedures and the effect
on individuals of such procedures have a substantial and direct
effect upon United States interstate commerce.