Document Citation: 64E-5.1403, F.A.C.
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FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 64 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DIVISION 64E DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
CHAPTER 64E-5 CONTROL OF RADIATION HAZARDS (R. 7/08)
PART XIV LICENSING AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS
Subpart B Spec

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08/31/2009

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64E-5.1403 Specific License for Large Irradiators.

An application for a specific license to use sealed sources in a large irradiator shall be made as specified in Rule 64E-5.207, F.A.C. A separate license is required for each large irradiator, radiation room or underwater irradiator. The department will approve an application for a specific license for the use of licensed material in an irradiator if the applicant meets the requirements contained in this section.

(1) The applicant must satisfy the general requirements specified in Rule 64E-5.208, F.A.C., and the requirements contained in this part.

(2) The applicant must describe training for irradiator operators which includes the following:

(a) At least 40 hours of classroom training;

(b) At least 160 hours of on-the-job or simulator training;

(c) Safety reviews;

(d) The means the applicant will use to evaluate the operator's knowledge and understanding of and ability to comply with the department's rules and licensing requirements and the applicant's operating and emergency procedures; and

(e) The minimum qualifications of personnel who provide training.

(3) The applicant shall submit an outline or summary of the written operating and emergency procedures specified in Rule 64E-5.1417, F.A.C. The outline or summary must include important radiation safety aspects of the procedures.

(4) The applicant shall describe the radiation safety responsibilities and authority of the radiation safety officer and other management personnel and specify who has the authority to stop unsafe operations. The applicant also shall describe the qualifications required of the radiation safety officer.

(5) The applicant shall submit a description of the access control systems required by Rule 64E-5.1406, F.A.C., the radiation monitors required by Rule 64E-5.1409, F.A.C., the method to detect leaking sources required by Rule 64E-5.1420, F.A.C., including the sensitivity of the method, and a diagram of the facility which shows the position of all required interlocks and radiation monitors.

(6) The applicant shall assure that any radioactive source not used in the irradiation process shall be removed from the irradiator pool and disposed of or returned to the manufacturer unless otherwise approved by the department.

(7) If the applicant intends to perform leak testing of dry-source-storage sealed sources, the applicant shall establish procedures for leak testing and submit a description of these procedures to the department for approval. The procedures must include the following:

(a) Instruments to be used;

(b) Methods of performing the analysis; and

(c) Pertinent experience of individuals who analyze the samples.

(8) If licensee personnel load or unload sources, the applicant shall describe the qualifications of the personnel and the procedures to be used. If the applicant contracts for source loading or unloading, the loading or unloading must be done by an organization licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an agreement state or a licensing state to load or unload irradiator sources.

(9) The applicant shall perform operational tests on the following to ensure proper functioning of all equipment and safety devices before the irradiator is loaded with sources:

(a) Interlock and radiation safety systems;

(b) Pool integrity and plumbing;

(c) Source rack mechanical positioning system;

(d) Source rack movement and position sensing systems;

(e) Source rack electrical control system;

(f) Uninterruptable electrical power supply for radiation monitoring warning systems;

(g) Fire protection system;

(h) Emergency systems for returning a stuck source rack into the pool;

(i) Systems used for transferring sources to and from transport vehicles; and

(j) Product conveyor system.

(10) The applicant shall describe the operational inspection and maintenance program, including the frequency of operational checks required by Rule 64E-5.1421, F.A.C.

(11) The roof plug opening or removable shielding providing access for the loading and removal of sources shall be large enough to accommodate the largest applicable transportation cask.