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Application for Renewal of SNM License SNM-1285
ML20040E215
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Site: 07001311
Issue date: 01/06/1982
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USAF ACADEMY HOSP., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
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{{#Wiki_filter:- 9 e Renewal application for Special Nuclear Material License SNM-1285 1. Department of the Air Force USAF Academy Hospital USAF Academy, Colcrado 80840 single ~38Pu-De neutron source will be used for research 7 2. A and development as specified in part 70.4 (j) of Title 10 CFR. A list of typical experiments is included as Attachment 1. The experiments will be performed in room 2C-41, Fairchild Hall, USAF Academy (Attachment 2). 3. The renewal license is requested for a period of five years. 4. The Special,3yuclear Material is on hand and is a single ~~ sealed source of Pu-De. It is source number MRC-PuBDe-255 and was produced by Monsanto_gesearch Corporation in 1972. It conatins 1.74 qrams of ' ' Pu with an activi ty of 4.57 micro-7 Curies (1.18x10 neutrens/sec). The plutonium is in the form of PuO,. B 5. Deleted 6. The use of this source will be under the control of the Base 5 Radiation Safety Committee. The list of members and th6ir E qualifications is included as Attachment 3. a. The person who will use or directly supervi se the use of { the source is Major Larry Durggraf who is a member of the j Department of Chemi stry. b. The Base Radiaion Protection Officer is Captain Ronald G. Fraass who is a member of the Department of Physics. 7. The neutron source will be stored and used in a Model 110-S Visiflux I water-moderated Neutron Howitzer built by Reactor Experiments, Inc. as shown in Attachment 4. The Visiflux I is located in room 2C-41 of Fairchild Hall. It is placarded in accordance with part 20. Title 10 CFR. The Visiflux I is an educational training aid constructed of 3/8" thick plexiglass reinforced at seams and joints. The source is located at the center of a tani: 25 inches square and 28 inches high filled to a height of 27 inches with water ( a pp r o>. i ma t el y 80 gallons). The Visiflx I is mounted on a heavy quaoe steel cart equipped with large rubber-tired casters and locking brakes. The Pu-Be source is secured within the Visiflun I by locking bars which preclude unauthorized access to the positioning rod or any of the irrad-iating parts. The shioping container for the source has been j retained for possi bl e use for a second storage container, ship-ping, or disposal. a. A par ti al list of the monitoring equipment which is ava111able to the Departments of Chemistry and Phyiscs is included as Attachment 5. The equipment is sent for calibration j to the Peterson AFB Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory. Calibration is performed IAW TO 33K-1-100. I O l C 3

l b. Those instruments which require a neutron or x-ray source for proper calibration are sent by Peterson AFB to a PMEL unit at higher headquarters. The TO 33K-1-100 is not included in this application due to its length. Simple instruments are calibrated at two points for each scale and must be within 10% of actual value. 8. Leak tests of the source are performed every six months by the Base Radiation Protection Officer with assistance from base Environmental Health personnel. Initial checks of the swipes are performed on a shielded thin-window GM tube counter. The swipes are then sent to the Air Force Radiological Health Laboratory, Brooks

AFD, Texas for final analysis.

If analysis shows swipe contamination of greater than 0.005 micro-Curies, the source will be removed from the irradiator and stored in its shipping container to await disposal. a. When required, disposal will be IAW Title 10 CFR, USAF TO OO-110N-2(Attachment 6), and applicable directives of the Department of Transportation. Copies of the disposal regualtions of the states with disposal sites are maintained at the USAF Academy. b. Use of the source will be primarily by the Department of Chemistry under the direction of the Base Radiation Safety Committee. The primary regualtion covering the use of isotopes at the USAF Academy is USAFA Reg 161-1 (Attachment 7). c, Personal Dosimetry is provided by the Air Force on a monthly basis by use of TLD badges. Those persons who work with the neutron source on a regualr basis also have neutron sensitive TLD's in their badges. All dosimetry results are checked monthly and quarterly to maintain doses ALARA. Quarterly limits of 125 millirem would require investigation by the Base RPO. Typical values are less than 10 millirem per month. 9. No medical or human use research will be performed using this source. A CORtE R 6 24 2 l {

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Reference item 6 NRC form 313-I USAF ACADEMY BASE RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE Col Albert B. Briccetti, USAF, MC Hospital Commander Committee Chairman Capt Ronald G. Fraass, USAF Department of Physics Base RPO Capt Robert M. Savage, USAF Depaartment of Physics Captain Ronald D. Reed, USAF Department of Biology Major Larry W. Burggraf, USAF Department of Chemistry Col Fay Parker, USAF, MC Chief Nurse Col H. James Ver Steeg, USAF, MC Chief of Radiology Lt Col Lawrence E. Schaad, USAF, VC Veterinary Services Lt Col William J. Sandusky, USAF, DC Dental Services I Lt Col Larry D. Thompson, USAF, DC Deental Services 5 Major Donna E. Williams, USAF Environmental Health j Services j TSgt James E. Prindle, USAF Hospital Radiology ug Department 3; 2 D l l l I I \\ t }k Ich 3

CURRICULUM VITAE ALBERT B. BRICCETTI, M.D. Home Address: Quarters 4138 USAF Academy, Colorado 80840 Home Phone: (303) 472-6182 Business Phone: (303) 472-5101 Current Appointments: Command Surgeon and Hospital Commander U. S. Air Force Academy Colorado 80840 Associate Professor of Medicine Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Office of the Secretary of Defense 6917 Arlington Road Bethesda, Maryland 20014 Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Georgatown University Medical School 3800 Reservoir Road, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 OUTLINE OF CAREER 1962 Graduated A.B., The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 1966 Graduated M.D., Magna Cum Laude, Georgetown j University Medical School, Washington, D.C. 1966-1967 Intern in Medicine, 2nd (Cornell) Division, Bellevue l Hospital and Sloan. Kettering Memorial Hospital for l Cancer and Allied Diseases, New York, N.Y. j 1967-1968 Junior Assistant Resident in Medicine, 2nd (Cornell) Division, Bellevue Hospital and Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases, New York, N.Y. l Fellow in Medicine, Cornell University i 1968-1969 Senior Assistant Resident in Medicine, The Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Mass. Teaching Fellow in Medicine, Harvard University l 4 LOPI E N S 24 e

G.N,~ PUBLICATI0 tis 1. Briccetti, A. B., Valedictory Address: Georgetown Med. Bull. 20:59, 1966 2. Briccetti, A. B. and Bleich, H. L.: Computer-Assisted Evaluation of Patients with Hypercalcemia. Clin. Res. 18:452, 1970 (abstract) 3. Briccetti, A. B., Cathcart, E. S. and Cohen, A. S. : Lymphocyte Transformation in Amyloid, Arth. and Rheu.14 :372,1971 (abstract) 4. Cohen, A. S., Briccetti, A. B., Harrington, J. T. and Mannick J. A.: Renal Transplantation in 2 Cases of Amyloidosis. The Lancet, p.513, 4 Sep 71 5. Briccetti, A. B.,

Cathcart, C.

S. and Cohen, A. S.: Case in Induced Experimental Amyloid II: Lymphocyte Transformation in Preamyloidotic and Amyloidotic Guinea Pigs. Acta Path. Microbiol. Scand. Vol 80A; Suppl 233, p.162, 1972 6. Briccetti, A. B., Cathcart, E. S. and Cohen, A. S. : Lymphocyte Transformation and Amyloidosis - An Immunologic Study of 14 Patients with Biopsy Proven Disease. Int. Arch, of Allergy & Applied Immunology, Vol 44:349-57,1973 7. Briccetti, A. B. and Bleich, H. L.: A Computer Pro-gram that Evaluates Patients with "ypercalcemia. J. Clin Endo & Metabs. Vol 41:365, Aug 1975 i l i l l l 'A C OVs t k e gs (

Reference items 16 and 17 NRC form 313-I CAPTAIN RONALD G. FRAASS 513-48-9553 Type of Training Where Trained Duration Degree A.B.C.D. Kansas State 4 1/2 yrs B.S. Degree University 1966-1970 Nuclear Engineering A.B.C.D. Air Force Institute 1 1/2 yrs M.S. Degree of Technology 1976-1978 Nuclear Engineering A.B.C.D. Louisiana State 1 week Basic Health University 1979 Physics Course Nuclear Science Center A.B.C.D. Oak Ridge Associated 5 weeks j' Applied Health Universities 1979 j Physics Course E 3 A.= Principles and practices of radiation protection. l B.= Radioactivity measurement standardization and monitoring j techniques and instruments. t C.= Mathematics and calculations basic to the use and measurement i of radioactivity. ? D.= Biological effects of radiation. },, Experience Kansas State University. Primary study in the area of radiation ggtection and electronics. Experimental use of TRIGA

reactor, Co irradiation facility, neutron activation analysis
system, and analog and digital computer systems.

Air Force Institute of Technology. Study of nuclear weapons and their effects on structures and populations. Research into new dosimetry techniques for megarad dose levels using MNOS transistors.60 US patent for USAF based on this work. Used 200,000 Ci Co irradiation facility at Sandia Laboratories and small irradiator at Air Force Institute of Technology for this research. Experimented with cryogenic methods to count mixed iodine isotopes. LSU Nuclear Science Center. Studied current methods of applied health physics and instrumentation. Worked with new survey and monitoring instruments. Reviewed NRC and Dept. of Transportation Regulations. Discussed emergency planning. Reviewed recent experimental determination of neutron doses to patients from therapy X-ray machines.

( ~ Ref NRC form 313-I Captain Ronald G. Fraass Oak Ridge Associated Universities. An extensive course with laboratory work in all aspects of health physics. Evaluation of both film and TLD dosimeters using calibrated sources. Use of short half-life activated foils to determine 25N efficiencies and operating characteristics. Work with Cf Source to determine shielding for and survey instruments for neutron sources. Performed experiments with air samplers to detect

radon, and used liquid scintillation systems to perform Beta source analyses.

Took part in full scale simulation of a nuclear contamination

incident, including initial actions at
scene, transport of victims, decontamination of
victims, and monitoring medical / surgical personnel.

USAF Academy. Assistant Professor of Physics. Work for 3 1/2 years as Radiation Safety Officer and Radiation Lab director in the Depggtment of Physics. Used Cockraft-Walton neutron genera-tor (10 n/cm2),400 kev accelerator,and numerous radiation sys-tems and monitors. As Base Radiation Protection Officer, per-formed initial surveys of X-ray equipment, assisted the Environ-mental Health personnel to do radiation safety

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assisted in training programs with hospital and fire department personnel. Mgggtoreg2ghe use, by hospiggl nuclear medicine tech-j

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and a sealed Sr source. Monitored the 2 hospital ALARA program and caused changes in operating methods j which reduced individual and collective doses. Reviewed with MD's the clinical procedures and doses for patients to insure i minimum patient exposure consistent with the required diagnostic I procedure. This included lung,

heart, thryoid, and brain scan procedures.

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i t I i l - l j l \\ . Ref erence items 16 and 17 NRC f orm 313-I CAPTAIN ROBERT M. SAVAGE, Jr. 420-72-4138 Type of Training Where Trained Duration Degree C. University of 4 years e B.S. Degree Alabama Chemical Engineering A.B.C.D. Air Force Institute 1 1/2 years M.S. Degree of Technology Nuclear Engineering A.B.C.D. Armed Forces 2 1/3 years Reactor Operator Radiobiology Training for Senior Research Institute Operator License (Senior Awarded Feb 79) A.= Principles and practices of radiation protection. B.= Radioactivity measurement standardization and monitoring techniques and instruments. C.= Mathematics and calculations basic to the use and reasurement of radioactivity. D.= Biological effects of radiation. Experience Air Force Institute of Technology. Study of effects of radiation and nuclerr weapons. Research into nuclear weapons fallout models. Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute. Obtained NRC Senior Reactor Operator's License. Served as Physicist-in-Charge of a TRIGA reactor radiation facility. While in this

capacity, trained other reactor operators and performed a variety of health physics functions dealing with survey and monitoring of neutron and gamma exposure levels.

Duties included dosimetry, health and safety factors of all reactor operations, shielding calculations, biological effects determination, and compliance with NRC regulations and directives. USAF Academy. Instructcr of Physics. Assisted Dase Radiation Protection Officer in performing surveys of X-Ray machines, swipe tests of sealed sources, and routine checks of monitor and survey instruments. l t a s I ^A Cg% g R 3 3a 1 ) j _j

Neference items 16 and 17 NRC form 313-I CAPTAIN RONALD D. REED 445-48-6135 Type of Training Where Duration Degree A.B.C.D. UC Berkeley 5 yrs Ph.D. Physiology (Courses in Radiation Physiology, Environmental Physi ol ogy, Molecular Radiation Biology, Mammalian Radiation Biology) A.= Principles and practices of radiation protection. B.= Radioactivity measurement standardization and monitoring techniques and instruments. C.= Mathematics and calculations basic to the use and measurement of radioactivity. D.= Biological effects of radiation. Experience

== -0 University of California' Sperkeley. Laboratory assistant for [ physiology courses. Use of Cr to tag red blood cells in rats. 5 I USAF School of Aerospace Medicine. Radiation Sciences Division, [ Laser effects branch. Research into laser physics and ' j I Collaboration on radioisotooe research for three years. ~ USAF Academy. Assistant Professor of Biology. Perf ormed .2 ?~ radioimmunicassey of thryoid hormones. r 1 i L

m Referece items 16 and 17 NRC form 313-I Major Larry M. Burggraf 292-40-8552 Type of Training Where Trained Duration C. Olivet Nazarene 4 years B.A. Degree College Chemistry A.D.C. Ohio State 21 months M.A. Degree University Physical Chemistry C. University of 2 years M.S. Degree West Florida Mathematics B.C. University of 2 years Ph.D. Degree Denver j' Analytical Chemistry E-A.= Principles and practices of radiation protection. z B.= Radioactivity measurement standardization and monitoring L{ techniques and instruments. C.= Mathematics and calculations basic to the use and measurement ? of radioactivity. 2 D.= Biological effects of radiation. { Experience: Ohio State University: Pulse radiolysis of chemical systems to measure kinetics of transient chemical species. Worked with a Varian linear accel erator.

AFTAC, McClellan AFB Central Laboratory:

Nuclear research of ficer designing and developing airborne radiation detection and monitoring equipment. Chief of Advanced Technology Unit supervising constrution and maintainance of radiation measurement equipment. University of Denver: Worked with wavelength dispersive and energy dispersive analytical x-ray fluorescence equipment.

~. Reference Items 16 and 17 NRC form 313-I Colonel Fay Parker 434-40-6022 Type of Training Where Trained Duration A.B.C.D. Bethesda Naval 2 weeks Nuclear Nursing Hospital Course A.= Principles and practices of radiation protection. B.= Radioactivity measurement standardization and monitoring techniques and instruments. C.= Mathematics and calculations basic to the use and measurement of radioactivity. D.= Biological effects of radiation. Experience: USAF Academy Hospital. Monitored a nursing staff which assists in X-ray and diagnostic radioisotope procedures. 5 E. .:o 2 s t Ai 2-l l l l i l l l l I l 1

s es== win [i did!M!I Na1.s Col H. James Ver Steeg 475344138 Sje=ary of Training and Experience M Training - i N& Where Trained Duration On the Job Formal Course t-a. Principles Univ of Minnesota 3 years yes yes and practices Minneapolis of radiation protection seso Idd!Nis b. Radioactivity Same 3 months yes yes Em age...v.. measurement bi g etandardization and monitoring techniques and instruments c. Mathematics Same 3 months yes yes and calculations [4@:ff c basic to the use ei and measurement If.it'9($ of radioactivity

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.u. Subject physician received residency training in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and therapeutic radiology, including ancillary training in physics, radiobiology, and health physics at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1966 - 1969. During the period 1969 - 1974, he has been assigned as Chief of Radiology, USAF Hospital Lakenheath, APO NY 09179. useuse '.n...s. M ?.I -( l 4 i E!!-%iNI ti??b.:. IF]QjiyyhiN, !?si:Tlii@fjis:iiW-jsQj$li;;[;eT;!?EUEb OINSiNidf;!T!6-{iE@$EiU:iSEhb.3.ISfS$les$ l h

i 2lE YB I u..n Lt Col Lawrence E. Schaad 332-36-8065 Summary of Training and Experience M Training On the Formal L Sub ject Area Where Tra:nj Duration Job Course Clinical Radiology College of Veterinary Part of 4. Yes Med4. cine, Univ. of year DVM Illinois Curriculum mamme %g > Experience sg":D' Clinical assignments in clinical radiography in Veterinary Cellege ('64 '68) and occasional experience since joining USAF in '68. ,e, e .s E65% ,tL '$.if! I ' 5 uumieu Di'sii l!iQ U"-$ L G. i l I l l l l iM E l neemme bII'i.hI Is[3fc'h..E.UE.s!!.5#!!I!!!.[pg 8...%... 5.fn!%.mE2[.!.@3. E.Ih!_!N!!Ef.h.3..I$.. 5.5.. E.7M. iE. !.!!lN. EI I .s m :. J

~ ~ Lt Col William J. Sandusky 210306627 Summary of Training and Experience Training Subject Area Where Trained Duration Formal Course X-ray Technique Georgetown 6 semester and Radiation University hours, 1965 Yes Safety X-ray Technique Georgetown Univ. 6 semester hours, 1966 Yes TMJ X-rays and Fort Lauderdale, 35 hours, Effects of Ionizing FL. by Dr. William 1969 Yes Radiation Updegrave TMJ X-ray Technique Wilford Hall 20 hours, Medical Center 1976 Yes .I Experience: g-Fourteen years as practicing General Dentist. j 5 Radiology Officer - Supervision of Radiation Section and t monitoring of intra and extra oral radiography. Included A teaching of x-ray technique and managing patient and } operator safety, 1977-1980. 9 I l l l l L

4 Lt Col Larry D. Thompson 449703092 Summary of Training and Experience Training Subject Area Where Trained Duration Formal Course Theory, Principles University of 6 semester of Radiological Texas hours, 1967 Yes Procedures Hazards and University of 6 semester Biological Effects Texas hours, 1969 Yes of ionizing radiation Experience Eleven years as a military Dental Officer which included super-vision of dental x-ray section. Supervisory duties encompassed teaching principles of intra and extra oral radiography; patient and operator safety in an ionizing radiation environment. .j 8 o[j -s t 'l 2' } ,-.c

n -l MAJOR CONNA E. WILLIAMS Fu.[ 240-66-6993 SUf.7.tARY OF TRAINING AfD EXPERIErCE On The Formal Training Where Trained Duration Job Course

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-W y s..% fat.E i.s James E. Prindle 11 May 1976 163323890 Summary of Training and Experience unansa. Training Where Trained Duration On the Job Formal Course a. BS Degree Naval Medical School Physics Major National Naval Medical Center Math Minor Bethesda, Maryland b. MS in Radioactive 4 mos yes ,uMusent Engineering Isotope Tech. 67 ?;9 Physics iS~g.+.- GL*:i-c. Mathematics Wilford Hall 8 mos yes and calculations - Medical Center basic to the use Lackland AFB,TX and measurement of radioactivity ~[3 estam d. Biological ARRT Registry in h 5, effects of Nuclear Med. radiation Nov. 1973 i S' - D Experience ~$ 3 Two years at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center doing both in vivo imaging {, and in vitro RIA procedures. ThegnagingworkincludesBrain, Liver, 0; Lung, Renal, Bone scanning using raTc. Thyroid scans, Thyroid therapy py] 131 113 ss - - and Renograms using I. Cisternography using In. In Vitro work g included Blood Volumes, Plasma Volumes, Red Cell Survival, Red Cell ^ i Sequistration and RIA procedures for Thyroid function. Patient surveys of in house Thyroid therapy's were also conducted. M . m.. i. .i. . i -A

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' INSTRUMENTATION (Department of Chemistry) Instruments Number Radiation Range Use Detected I i Nuclear Chicago 3 Measurement Scalars Model 8770 GM tube RCL 2 Alpha, beta Neasurement Model ig108/7618 X-ray, gamma 2 mg/cm GM tube Nuclear 4 Measurement Chicago model 108 Nuclear Chicago 3 Deta 1-15,000 cpm Monitor Model 1613A Gamma,X-ray Eberline PNR-4 1 Neutrons O-5000mR/hr Survey (DF3) Baird Atomic 2 Gamma Reseaarch NaI X-ray 3"x3" Daird Atomic 2 Gamma Research NaI 11/2"x11/2" X-ray Nuclear Data 1 Research 1200 Series Multichannel Analyzer A COPIE 4 3 24

} w INSTRUMENTATION (Department of Physics) Radiations Instruments Number Detected Range Use Victoreen 2 Alpha 0-100 mR/hr Survey Model 491 Beta Survey Meter Gamma X-ray Baird Atcmic 1 Beta 0-3000 mR/hr Survey Model 414 X-ray Survey Meter Gamma Eberline PNC-1 1 Neutron 0-5x10 c/m Survey (BF3) Eberline PNR-4 1 Neutron 0-5000 mR/hr Survey (BF3) Victoreen 1 X-ray O-30,000 Survey Model 666 Gamma mR/hr X-ray Calibration 8 3 Nuclear Chicago 1 Tritium 20 uCi T/m Survey 6 Tritium Monitor to 100, GOO during !8 Model 9160 uCi T/m target _j change t Baird Atomic 2 Beta 0-10 c/m Monitor Ratemeter Gamma Model 441A X-ray j9 Anton 1 Neutron 4.5 counts Monitor in Neutron Detection per negtron accelerator System, Tube Type per cm room GOS, EIA Type 6307 Victoreen Dosimeter 3 Gamma 0-100 mR/hr Personnel Model 541R X-Ray Dosimetry Lansverk Dosimeter 9 Gamma 0-200 mR/hr Personnel X-ray Dosimetry Ortec Ge(Li) 1 Gamma Research Detector-Cryostat X-ray Model 8000-45 Ortec HpGe 1 X-ray Research Detector-Cryostat Model AL 30-0

P Instrument Number Radiation Range Use Detected Harshaw NaI 3 Gamma Research 3"x3" X-ray Harshaw NaI 2 Gamma Research 4"x2" X-ray Harshaw NaI 1 Gamma Research 3"x3" well X-ray Various Solid State 11 Charged Particles Research Surface Barrier Detectors Various GM tubes 30 Alpha, Beta Measurement 1.4-4 mg/cm' windows Gamma,X-ray of sources and swipes Kevex-ray 1 X-ray Research Model 3200 lI Kevex-ray 1 Research Model 4001 o-Operating system Nuclear Data Inc. 1 Research Model 4410 .i Multichannel Analyzer j Kicksort Inc. 1 Measurement .l-Model 705/706 Multichannel Analyzer ~~ Ortec Model 6200-01 1 Research Multichannel Analyzer Nuclear Chicago 8 Measurement Model G775 Scalar l Atomic Products Corp 1 Air Samples High volume Air Sampler Model HAS-4 NIM Bin Inserts Scalars Amplifiers Power Supplies Delay Amp 1ifiers Single Channel Analyzers

T.O. 00-110N--2 TECHNICAL ORDER ~4 RADIDACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL A F41608 76 D-A068 9 b Tills MANUAL SUPERSEDES T.O. 00-110N-2, DATED 15 NOVEMBER 1977. m PUBLISHED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE SECRET ARY OF THE AIR FORCE 15 MAY 1979 s

1. PURPOSE.

The purpose of this technical order is to provide instructions for handling, packaging, and dis-posing of unclassified radioactive material and to outline the precautions to be ovserved

2. SCOP E.

The provisions of this technical order apply to the dir.posal of all unclassified radioactive material which has no further use. This service is available to Air Force organizations, Air Force contractors, and Air National Guard units.

3. G EN E R AL.
a. Use of radioactive nuclides in materiel results in radioactive waste being generated at many Air Force field activities. E Research programs involving radioactive isotopes also contribute to the growing volume of radioactive waste. To effectively provide for disposal of this waste, the San Antonio Air Logistics Center (SAALC) negotiates and maintains regtirements type contracts with radioactive waste disposal contractors. In addition, SAALC acts as the coordinatmg agency between field activities and the Air Force disposal contractors in all matters relating to radioactive waste disposal.

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b. Transportation costs incurred in the shipping ef radioacti~e wastes for disposal will be borne by the shipping activity.
c. Land burial of radioactive material by Air Force activities is not authorized without specific approval of the USAF E Radioisotope Committee, Ah!D/SGZ) through SA ALC/hlhllREB-2.
d. Segregate radioactive waste from non-radioactive waste.

Solid radioactive raaterials intended for disposal will be accumulated, stored, and disposed of e. separately from liquid radioactive waste.

4. P R EC AUTIONS.

3 NOTE Following subparagraphs a and c may not pertain to all situations in the handling of radioactive electron tubes and spark gaps. For specific instructions, refer to T.O. 00-Il0N 7. Pusonnel engaged in any operation involving radioactive materials will observe precautions a. prescribed in T.O. 00-110N-3, paragraph 5. b. Any person handling radioactive material who receives a cut or skin abrasion will be immediately referred to the nearest medical facility. Monitoring of the disposition operations, including pack aging, marking, identifying, temporary c. storage, and shipping will be accomplished by assigned radiological monitors (reference T.O. 00-110N-3), Base Radiological Protection Officer (RPO), assigned Bioenvironmental Engineers, or llealth Physicists, who may recommend additional precautionary measures to be taken according to the situa-tion;(i.e., protective clothing, film badges,etc.',. Consultation and assistance trom the USAF Occupational and Environmertal llealth Laboratory, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, may be obtained through the base medical services in accordance with AFht 161-2 and AFR 161-17. 5. R ADIO ACTIVE LIQUID WASTE. Liquid radioactive waste may be discharged into sewers, provided all conditions specified in a. Title 10, Code of Federal Regulation s, P art 20 303 (10CFR 20 303: Disposal by Release into Sanitary Sewage System s) are met. Authorization for such disposal can only be given by the Director of Base hiedical Services, who mai obtain consultation services from the USAF Occupational and Environmental llealth Laboratory, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas in accordance with AFR 161-17. b. When it is not feasible or permis sible to discharge waste radioactis e liquid into sewers, the following procedures shall be followed: (1) Pour the liquid into the appropriate sized scalable metal container (s) so that no container is more than half full. The following sealable metal shipping containers of appropriate sizes are preferred: STOCK NO. VOLUME 8110-00-254-5715 1 cu ft 8110-00-254-5717 2 cu ft 8110 00-753-4643 2 5 cu ft 8110-00-823 8121 (55 gallons) 7.3 cu ft 8110-00-849-3591 (55 gallons) 7.3 cu ft (2) Finish filling the container with absorbent material, FSN 7930-269-1272. This material will absorb up to 70 percent of its volume. ( 3) The liquid will be absorbed by the material and will form a damp solid. Place and seal the gasketed lid on the container. Apply AFTO Forms 9B in accordance with T.O. 00-110N-3, paragraph 14. c. d. The scaled containers sill then be processed in accordance with paragraph 7f and 7g of this technical order. 2 i

e T. O. 00-110N 2 6. ITENIS REQUIRING SP ECI AL PROCEDURES. 'Ahen the following item s are determined to be excess to requirements or are no longer serviceable, they will be disposed of as designated: F SN!NSN NO\\t ENCL ATUR E P A RT NO SEE NOTE 4920-568-1025 Tester 18 7603 04000 3 4920 646-9173 P ho tom e t er 18 s415 0001 3 4 4920-738-0285 Tester 17 7000 02638 3 4920-738-0312 Calibrator l' 7000 01228 3 4920-738-0333 Calibrator l' 7000 04242 3 4920-738-0342 1 ight Source, N EL-4 1 4920-788-9579 Calibracor 5415-001-904 3 1920-798-0804 Light Source, N EL-1 1 4920 816-8877 Collimator 18-0001 00775 4 4920-816-8883 Tilt Table 18 0001-00773 3 4920 854 5948 l'e s t er 5415 00074 3 4920 876-5338 P hotomete r 18 0001 00648 3 4920-976-1537 P ho tome te r 18 0001 00811 3 4920-999-5493 Tester 1000-01-047 2 6605-079 0007YS Wrtst Compass 3 NOTE: This item is accountable by s erial num be r. Se e T.O. 00-110N-12. 6605 8 46-7618 Y S Lensatic Compass US Army 13:0SE4680 1 6665-083-9483 Test Sample CS-2 10 218 /0 5 3 6665-171-4317 Test Sample .NIN108 3( ) 1 6665-4 35-3194 Y S Con t ain e r 4V200212-17 5 A 1 6665-474-4186 Radiac Set, AN 'PDR-43 B 2 6665-515-6071 Test Sample 1 6665-526 5336 Radiac Set, AN/PDR-39 2 6665-526-8648 Radiac Set, AN 'P DR-39 A 2 6665-541-210 8 Test Sample L A B 419-1 1 6665-556-8825 Test Sample, AN/UDN1-1 A 3 6665-675-7391 Test Sample 10048-20 1 6665-690-5279 Radia c Set, AN 'P DR-4 3 A 2 6665-705-5268 Test Sample 10031-129 I 6665-738-5867 Radiac Set, AN 'P DR-43D 2 6665 767-7497 Test Sample S94-1 3 6665-791-8792 Test Sample 50 6-2711 1 l 6665 815-6111 Radiac Set, AN /PDR-57 2 l 6665 819-6606 Test Sample D-00 62 3 6665-878-7632 Test Sample 506-216C 1 6665 879-4054 Radia: Set, AN 'PDR-4 3 2 6680-12 5-65 65 Y S Source Tube 1001-00-30 0-1 1 6680-12 54 566Y S Source Tube 1001-00-300-3 I 6680-179-2160 Y S Tube Assy 1002-00-300-1 1 6680-253-9629YS Tube Assy 1007-00-300-1 1 6680 929-0558YS Source Radiation 1000-00-300-1 1 6680-929-0 5 59 YS Source Radiation 1000-00-300-3 1 6695-01 031 5749 Spot Meter 1505A UB 3 6695-01 039 7847 Spot Meter 1505D-UB 3 6695-01-059 0521 Photomete r 1505D-UB-BAC 3 6695-00-335-3136 Meter, Brightnew Spot UB-1 3 6695-00-392 2557 Photometer 1980-10 and 1980 A 10 3 6695 00-921-2317 Photometer 1970PR and 1980A 3 3

T. O. 00-110N 2 in addition, all unserviceable spark gaps, electron tubes and ignitic,n/ exciter units identified as radioactive shall be disposed of as waste in accordance with the procedures in paragraph 7. NOTE 1. 4 Dispose of as m aste in accordance with paragraph ' of this technical order. Do not route to R e di s trib ution and Marketing activity. l NOTE 2. P roces s in ac cordance with AFM 67-1, Volume VI, Chapter 3, parap iph 3a(2). Radioactive com-modities are eligible for redistribution or marketing pro 5ided the conditions of DODM 4160.21M, De-fense Disposal Manual, are satisfied. Consnicuously annotate the AF Form 695-7 in red:"C AUTION. Contain s radioactive m aterial." If Redistribution and Marketing personnel determine that the item can-not he disposed of through that facility, annotate the work "Yes" under Demilitarization in Block 22 of AF Form 695-7, and further annotate the AF Form 695 ? as follow s: "R emove radioactive componen t. FSN , P art No. T.O. , Figure /Index No. and dispose of in ac cordance with T.O. 00-110N-2. Dispose of remaining material as norm al excess property." NOTE 3. Contact item Manager for disposal instruction s. Possession and use of these stem s are controlled by USAF Permit or by serial number in accordance with T.O. 00-Il0N-3 7. R ADIO ACTIVE SOLID WASTE. This category includes radioactive refuse and items rejected by Redistribution and Marketing (R&M), in accordance with provisions of AFM 67-1. Volume VI, Chapter 3, paragraph 3a(2)(h), As solid radioactive waste is generated, place it in a container properly labeled with AFTO a. Form 9B (reference T.O. 00-Il0N-3). Keep the container covered with its lid. Caution should be ex-crcised to k eep the outside of the container fre e of contamina tion. NOTE Radioactive electron tubes must be carefully c.andled and packaged in order to prevent breakage. Following subparagraphs rnay not pertain to all situations in the handling of radioactive electron tubes and spark gaps. For specific instructions, refer to T.O. 00-110N-7. 4

T. O. 00-110N.2 (1) To minimize the cost of radioactive maste disposal, the following procedures sill be followed-(a) Contamers listed in paragraph 5b(1) are preferred. (b) Small items should be allowed to accumulate for consolidated shipment. For storage awaiting filling and shipment, attach radiation warning labels, AFTO Form 9B, to the container so that at least one label is visible 5 from any direction of approach. Insure storage conditions desenbed in T.O. 00-110N-3 are met. (c) Do not place non. radioactive waste in the containers. If radioactive waste in the minimum sized = f container (see paragraph 5b(1)) must be disposed of before the container is full, wadding may be used to fill the void (reference paragraph 5b(2)). i.

b. uaste containers will be monitored to detennine the radiation intensity build-up as the waste content is in-creased. lonizing radiation levels should not exceed 200 mrem 'hr at any exterior surface of the container, or 10 x

mrem'br three feet from any exterior surface. If the radiation intensity reaches 200 mrem /hr at the exterior surface of the container or 10 mrem'hr at 3 feet from the surface before the container is full, pack the void with wadding and seal the container. This ull apply only to the minimum sized container (I cu f t). then using containers larger than I cu f t, and the limits specified above are reached before the container is full, transfer the contents from the larger containu into the smallest container that will hold the material. In no case will any dimension of the container be less than fom inches. % hen the container is filled with radioactise waste, seal it airtight. Assure that the AFTO Form 98 is c. pronerly annotated.

d. Contact the Base Transportation Officer for adsice on proper outside container for shipment of the saste.

If the container is adequate for shipment, follow the procedures in paragraphs 7f and 7g. If the container is not adequate for shipment, place the total contents, intact, in a suitable outside contain-e. er and fol'ow the procedures in paragraphs 'f and 7g.

f. Monitor the outside container to insure the following radiation intensity levels are not exceeded. lonizing radianon levels must be below 200 mrem 'hr at any exterior surface and belos 10 mrem /hr at 3 feet from any ex-tenor surface. Also, when monitoring the container, snipe samples will be taken to determine if there is any re-mosable wntamination on the exterior surface, particularly around the mouth of the container. Each snipe sill coser an area of 100 cm2 More than one ssipe per container may be necessary. Filter paper di scs, not ex-ceeding two inchn in diameter, will be used for taking the swipe sample. The preferred disc is FSN 66W836-6870. Assistance if desired, may be obtained from the Base Medical Ser ices. Ssipe samples will be sent to USAFl0EllLiTS, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas 78235. He swipe envelopes, AF Form 495, will be used for this purpose 5

(see T.O. 00-110N-3, paragraph 6c(1) through 6c(3) for instructions). Containers will not be shipped until the swipe results are received from the USAF Radiological llealth Laboratory. These results must be less than 100 picoeuries per swipe (100 2 em ) for alpha contamination and less than 1000 picoeuries per swipe for beta-gamma contamination. If results exceed these limits, further decontamination is indicated. SA ALC/MMIREB-2 may be contacted for further advice.

g. Forward the radioactive waste container to the Transportation Officer along with the following mandatory information:

= (1) Nuclides present, list, e.g. Cobalt 60. a (2) Total activity in Curies, e.g. 0.006 Microcuries. NOTE: = If Nuclide is Dorium 232 andlor Uranium 238 and additional statement of total Nuclide weight in pounds is required. If the Nuclide is Uranium 233 and/or Uranium 235, the weight will be shown in grams. In the case of vacuum tubes and spark gaps, these amounts are usually minute and the phrase "less than" may be appropriate. 5 =

T. O. 00-110N-2 (3) Monitoring results (paragraph 7.f. above). (4) Cubic Feet.

h. Information which should be included if applicable:

(1) Nomenclature. (2) Part Number. (3) NSN. (4) Serial Number. (5) Quantity,

i. Activities finding the procedures outlined in the preceding paragraphs impracticable, will contact SA ALC/MMIREB-2 for instructions.
8. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER.

Assure that all radioactive waste containers received for shipment have been monitored (reference para-a. graph 7f). I 78241, using figure 1 as a sample, along with the mailing address of the requesting activity.

b. Requests for shipping instructions will be prepared and forwarded to SA-ALC!MMIREB-2, Kelly Air Force Base, Texas (1) Type of radioactive waste. (This information will have been fumished to the Transportation Officer by the generating actisity, reference paragraph 7g(l)). Include stock number, part number, serial number, etc.,

shen applicable. (2) Total radioactivity of waste in curies. This information will have been furnished to the Transpor-tation Officer by the generating activity (reference paragraph 7g(2)). (3) Number and type of containers. (4) Total volume in shipping configuration (in cubic feet). (5) Total weight (in pounds). (6) Radiation intensity (reference paragraph 7 f). (a) Maximum radiation at surface of container. (b) Maximum radiation at three feet from container. (7) Removable contamination (reference paragraph 7 f). (8) Other information considered significant. (9) Msiting address of requesting activity. Requests for shipping instructions of special packages will contain, as in (b) above, a complete descrip-c. tion of the packaging. NOTE: Figure 1 is a sample request for shipping instructions. 6

T.O. 00- 11CN-2 <T = -+ (1) Affix appropriate Department of Transportation (DOT) warning label, in accordance with 49CFR . 7 173.394. These regulations can also be found in R. M. Graziano Tariff =25 paragraph 173.399. (2) Affix DD Form 1387-2, Special liandling Data / Certification, in accordance with AFM 75-1 para graph $2-13 l t ( 3) Annotate Bill of Lading in accordan-e with AFM 75-2, paragraph 214036. l t (4) Annotate shipping document with the mandatory information (reference paragr?.ph 7.g.), the SA!ALC Control Number, SA'ALC Purchase Order Number and container count. (5) Forward a copy of the shipping document to SA-ALC MMIREB-2. (6) Ship the material as instructed by SA ALC/MMIREB 2. Under no circumstances will radioactive waste generated by activities other than Kelly AFB be shipped 4 c. to SAALC unless specifically authorized by SAALC. NOTE: Shipments will be refused by Waste Storage Sitesif any of the following have been omitted or are missing:

a. He mandatory information referenced in paragraph 7.g.
b. The SA' ALC Control Number.
c. The SA!ALC Purchase Order Number.
d. Incorrect container count.

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O e T. O. 00-110N.2 AlR MAIL d

SUBJECT:

Radioactive Waste 2. TO: SA ALC/MMIREB-2

1. The following radioactive wastes are on hand at this installation:
a. Vacuum tubes.
b. Depleted uranium counterweights.
2. Nuclides present and activity:
a. Cobalt - 60.
b. Thorium - 232,less than a pound.
c. Uranium - 238,5 pounds.
d. Uranium - 235,less than a gram.
e. Total activity: 1053.626 microcuries.

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3. Container information:
a. Number of containers - 3.
b. NSN 8110-00 254 5717.
c. Volume: 6 cubic feet.
d. Gross weight: 120 pounds.
4. Radiation intensity:
a. Maximum radiation at surface is 150 mrem /h.
b. Maximum radiation at 3 feet from surface is 7.5 mrem /hr.
5. Removable contamination:

2

a. Beta-gamma: 0.07 mrem per 100CM,

2

b. Alpha: 10 picoeuries per 100CM.
6. Request shipping instructions.

Figure 1. Sample Request for Shipping Instructions Tile END

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s DEP5RTMI?NT OF TIIE AIR FOttCE USAFA REGULATION 161-1

  • IIcadquarters U S Air Force Academy USAF Academy Colorado 80840 15 December 1980 Aerospace Medicine USAF ACADEMY RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM This regulation establishes procedures and outlines responsibilities to ensure the safe use of material and equipment producing ionizing and hazardous radiation at the USAF Accdemy and to insure compliance with applicable USAF and Federal directives. The purview of this directive is primarily in the area of health physics and does not supersede existing ground safety regulations. This directive applies to all agencies utilizing material and equipment producing ionizing and hazardous radiation.
  • 1.

R EFERENC ES. JCS Pub 6, Vol V; AFRs 127-4, 160-32, 161-16, 161-24, 161-28, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulation Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, AFM 161-32, AFM 161-38 and USAFA Regulation 55-1. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES: a. Supervisors at all levels will ensure that: (1) No member of their staff procures any radioactive material unless approval has first been obtained through application to the Base Radiation Safety Committee. (2) Operating instructions for the safe handling of such materials (to include supply, storage, transportation, etc.) are coordinated through the Radiation Protection Officer, prior to the procurement of any radioactive material. (3) Possession, use, and disposal of any radioactive material conforms to the statements, representations, and procedures contained in the approved application cited in (1) above. The use of ^ i ) radioisotopes for in vivo human-use research is specifically unauthorized. J (4) Equipment and operating procedures are certified as being safe by the Base Radiation Safety Committee, prior to the use of any equipment which is a source of hazardous electromagnetic radiation. (5) Nonradiobotope research involving intentional hum {m exposure to electromagnetic radiation is not initiated unless approval has been first obtained through application of the Base Radiation Safety Committee. This would include the use of any. laser, ultraviolet, or microwave radiations, but does not include research using normal visible light or normal radio and television transmis-ions. (6) The Base Radiation Protection Officer and the Base Radiation Safety Committee are immediately notified of any accident or incident involving radioisotopes or radiation equipment; and that all significant events or incidents as described in USAFAR 55-1 are brought to the immediate attention of Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (XO) during normal duty hours, and to the Security Police Desk Sergeant (SP) during nonduty hours. The Base Radiation Protection Officer will assist in determining the significance of accidents or inciden's in AFR 127-4 and the. reporting requirements in USAFAR 55-1. (7) Radiation detection and monitoring equipment is registered with the Precision Measure-ment Equipment Laboratory to insure routine calibration is accomplished with T.O. 33K-1-100. Supersedes USAFAR 161-1,21 July 1978. (For summary of changes, see signature page.) No. of Printed Pages: 4 O PR: SGPM (Maj Williams) 3 Approved by: Lt Col Smith ) Editor: Euniec Jones m Distribution: F ehta

t ~ 2 USAFAR 161-1 15 December 1980 b. The Command Surgeon (SG) will: (1) Be responsible for the supervision and the execution of the Base Radiation Safety Program. (2) Act as chairperson of the Base Radiation Safety Committee. (3) Designate at least three members of the full Committee who have the qualifications specified in AFR 161-16 as a llospital Isotope Subcommittee. c. The Base Radiation Safety Committee will: (1) Exercise adminntrative control to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulation and formulate regulations and review procedures. for the proper control of the Radiation Safety Program at the USAF Academy. (2) Consist of a chairperson who is the Command Surgeon, a Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) and an assistant RPO who are qualified by training and experience in radiation protection, and the Ilospital Isotopes Subcommittee, as permanent members, and additional members of other base organizations as required. The Ilospital Isotopes Subcommittee will report directly to the Chair-person on all matters concerning clinical, human-use or radioisotopes and is solely responsible for the administration of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission lluman-Use Byproduct Material License at the USAF Academy. Committee members and RPO will be designated by USAF Academy Special Orders. (3) Act for the Superintendent in review, approval and recording the following: (a) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Requirements: -1. All applications for authority to procure, possess, and use byproduct material in accordance with NRC Regulation Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations. 2. All applications for service irradiations. All safety evaluation of proposed uses of byproduct material as prepared by 3. the Base Radiation Protection Officer. (b) Non-NRC Requirements: 1. All applications for authority to possess and use any radioactive material even though exempt froin NRC requirements in (a)1 above. 2. All safety and operating procedures for any equipment which is a source of hazardous electrodiagnetic radiation. This equipment could include, but is not limited to, lasers, x-ray machines, ultraviolet lamps, mercury vapor lamps, and high energy radio and radar transmissions. 3. All applications for nonradioisotope research in which there is to be intentional human exposure to electromagnetic radiation. (4) Offer professional and technical guidance and assistance to supervisors as necessary during preparation of applications and operating procedures and for such surveys, inspections, or tests as may be required for the proper use of radioisotopes and hazardous radiation devices. (5) Act for the Superintendent in forwarding all actions taken. (6) Keep a record of the committee proceedings and mal e such records available for review by authorized USAF, DOD, and NRC inspectors. d. The Base Radiation Protection Officer will: (1) Keep an inventory of all byproduct and radioactive material licensed by the NRC or permitted by the USAF Radioisotopes Committee and make such inventory available for review by authorized USAF, D6D, and NRC inspectors. t

e s ,USAFAR 161-1 15 December 1980 3 C (2) Prepare safety evaulations of proposed uses of byproduct material which consider the adequacy of facilities and equipment, training, and experience of the users and the operating or handling procedures, and present such evaluations to the Base Radiation Committee for review, approval, and recording. (3) Conduct and record with Environmental Medicine (SGPM) at least every six months or sooner if required by applicable licenses and regulations: (a) Tests for contamination in facilities using or storing lleensed byproduct material. (b) Tests for leakage from scaled sources of licensed byproduct material. (4) Inspect and provide to the Base Radiation Safety Committee recommendations for safety certification for all laser devices IAW AFR 161-24 and AFM 161-32, and for other radiation devices as required by the Committee,. (5) In the event of an accident or incident involving any radioactive material: (a) Perform an immediate evaluation of the radioactive contamination involved in coordination with the Academy Disaster Preparedness Division (XOXD). (b) Provide technical guidance to minimize the effects of the accident and control the spread of any radioactive contamination. (c) Notify the Chairperson of the Base Radiation Safety Committee as soon as the scope of the accident or incident has been determined. (d) Provide information and assistance to XO and Office of Safety (SE) in the ) preparation of messages and reports as required by AFR 127-4 and USAFAR 55-1. (e) Provide the Base Radiation Committee a complete afteraction report and a draft report for the NRC if required, on the cause, extent and residual effects of the accident. (6) Supervise the disposal of all radioactive wastes in accordance with USAF, DOD, and NRC regulations. (7) Provide technical assistance and training to SGPM, as required, in identifying, and performing safety evaluations of sources of hazardous radiation. (X-ray equipment surveys IAW AFM l 161-38). (8) Be responsible for the administration of all radioisotope licenses and permits on base. 4 e. SGPM will: (1) Provide a complete film badge / dosimetry program for radiation workers as required by the Base Radiation Safety Committee,IAW AFR 161-28. (2) Provide or schedule bioassay services such as physical examinations, whole body counting, or 24-hour radiological urine analysis as required by the Base Radiation Committee. l (3) Keep records of location, inventory, inspection, evaluation, and disposal of all sources l of hazardous radiation at the USAF Academy. f. Waste Disposal: (1) Contact the Base Radiation Protection Officer for approval prior to disposing of any radioactive material. (2) The procedures to be followed in the handling, packaging, and disposing of unclassified i radioactive material are provided in USAF Technical Order 00-110N-2; AFR 160-132; and NRC j Regulation Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations. I A Ld

6 / 4 USAFAR 161-1 15 December 1980. (3) Using activities will deep a record of disposal of radioactive waste and the Base Radiation Protection Officer will adjust the inventory records as required. 3. INTENTION AL EXPOSUR E. Nothing in this regulation will be interpreted as limiting the intentional exposure of patients to radiation for the purpose of medical or dental diagnosis or medical thera py. OFFICIAL K. L. TALLM AN, Lt General, USAF Superintendent g EDW ARD T. RISTAU, Lt Colonel, USAF Director of Administration

SUMMARY

OF CIIANGES Corrects and updates regulation references (para 1). O -}}

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