§ 5114. Air transportation of ionizing radiation material

• (a) Material that emits ionizing radiation spontaneously may be transported on a passenger-carrying aircraft in air commerce (as defined in section 40102(a) of this title ) only if the material is intended for a use in, or incident to, research or medical diagnosis or treatment and does not present an unreasonable hazard to health and safety when being prepared for, and during, transportation.
• (b) The Secretary shall prescribe procedures for monitoring and enforcing regulations prescribed under this section.
• (c) This section does not apply to material the Secretary decides does not pose a significant hazard to health or safety when transported because of its low order of radioactivity.