Amending Chapter 6-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous Standards and Requirements," by repealing Section 6-401(2)(b) (relating to radiation), all under certain terms and conditions.

WHEREAS, On March 2, 2017, Philadelphia City Council adopted Resolution No. 170179, authorizing the creation of a “Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform” to identify archaic, superfluous, and confusing provisions in The Philadelphia Code and in departmental regulations; and to recommend revisions that streamline, clarify and enhance the City’s regulatory environment, for the purpose of accelerating the growth of well-paying jobs in Philadelphia while ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents; and

WHEREAS, The Special Committee on Regulatory Review and Reform has identified the provisions described in the title to this proposed Ordinance as non-essential and overdue for repeal; now, therefore

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 6-400 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 6-400. MISCELLANEOUS STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.

§ 6-401.

Occupational and Industrial Hygiene.

[(b)

No person shall operate, use or maintain any shoe fluoroscope.]

SECTION 2.

This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.

___________________________

Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

End