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Application for Amend to License SNM-1877
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19 L'ay 1988 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Ommission Region II ATIN: bbterials Licensing Branch 101 b'arietta St., N.W., Suite 2900 Atlanta, CA 30323 RE: AMCSF-P 188-0024 j

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Forwarded are four copies of the U.S. Army Chanical School's r&Iuest to amend Nuclear Regulatory Ommission license SNM-1877. We recomend approval of the request. The amendment requests:

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Relocation of radiation labs frtm Building 2281 to Building 1081.

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Current radiation protection officers.

c.

Mdition of a third radiation safety officer category.

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Update to local radiation protection program regulations.

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'bdate to radiation detection equipment.

Please acknowledge receipt of correspondence on DA Form t

209 Delay Referral or Follow-up Notice. If further inforrration is required, please contact Ms. Patricia Elker, (202) 274-5476.

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AMCSF-P, 5001 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, V A 22333-0001 SU3 JECT:

Amendment to MEC Special Mucle:r Material License Mo. SMM 1877 1.

F.enewal Application for MRC Special Material License No. SMM 1977 is forwarded for amer.dment.

The Radiation Safety Program for the U.S. Army Chemical School has been revised to include a slight modification to existing procedures and a change in the facilities where radioactive material will be used. The amenda.ent is requested to becoma effective upon transfer to the new facility which is expected to occur sanctine between July and Septer.ber 1983.

2.

A summary of ch nges are as follows:

Facilities have been changed from Building 2281 to Building 1031.

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new Academic Facility includes a separate uins (one floor) for the radiation labs.

b.

An additional safety officer category has been added.

This will allaf greater flexibility in scheduling safety personne.1 without reducing the def,ree of safety provided to the students.

c.

The Health Physics Standards of Operation (SGP) has been deleted from the License.

This dccur.;ent will centain detailed prccedures described in the Radiation Safety Program and will be revised and updated as required.

d.

Fort 'scClellan Supplement 1 has been added and duplications with

.n e Radiation Safety Program have been eliminated, c.

There are other minor chan;es cuch as equipment changes, add'.ss changes, etc.

3 The following infor:;ation is submitted as required by cited r.ragraphs of Part 70,1CCFF.

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70.22(a)(1), Applicant: Departmant of the A'rmy, U '. Army Chemical School, Fort McClellan, Alabana 35205-5020.

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SU3 JECT: Amendment ! 3C Spec:a1 !!uclear 'Sterial License Mo. 3:':! 1977 (1) Alpha standard, calibration sourea sets, Eberline Model S94-1.

These sets are used as standards to calibrate alpha surycy instruments and to teach lastrumant calibration.

(2) Alpha monitorin3 plates.

Plates cre used to instruct personr.el in the principles cf alpha monitcring and accident response procedures.

Plates are to be used in two cor. figurations:

one in the alpha field, and the otber mounted on specially designed uall mounted boards.

In the alpha field configuration, the plates are fi::ed to concrete blocks and wrecked vehicles.

The entire site is surrounded by an eight foot hii;h security fence.

In the wall-mounted configuration, the plates will be affixed to the wall in one or mcre of the instrument laboratories / classrooms in buildiny,1031.

(See Enclo-sure 3 for a description cf the alpha field and wall-mounts).

70.22(a)(3), Period of Time Pequested:

Peauest license be valid for c.

five years.

d.

70.22(a)(h), Scecification of Special Nuclear Material:

5 (1) Two hundred micrograms Pu-239, contained as plated Alpha scurces in ei.;ht (?O-25 microirams each act) Eterline Instrument Model S94-1 call' ara-tion sets.

This set is identical-except in Judinnation to the AM/UDM-6 RAD: AC Equipment Calibrator (see Enclosnre 1).

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Twenty-five milligrams U-233, contained as a cera.1, coating on h50 stainless plates.

Plates are three inches by seven inches,1.'16 inch thick.

The U233 is diluted with an unspecified amount of U-233, and were i

obtained from Oa;; Rid;e National La'coratory in 1961 (see Enclosure 1).

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70.22(a)(6), Technical Qualifications:

(See resumes at Enclosur' 2)

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Primary Safety Of ficer- ?!r. Gregory R. Komp, Health Physicist, (Radiation Protecticn Officer), U.3. Army Chemical School.

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Alternate Safety Officers:

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Mr. John '-i. !!ay, Tr-f nia; instructor (alternate Radiation Protection Officer), E tin R. Bradley Lobs, U.S. Army Chemical Schocl.

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Dr. Charles Sor.dh;u.:, Superviscry Physicist (Instruction), Chief, Edwin R. Sr'dley Labs, U.S. Army Chemical School.

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SGT Jun A. Torres, Halth Physics Technician, U.S. Ar:n Chemical Schcol.

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70.22(a)(7), Description of Equipment anJ Facilities:

(1)

Eberline S94-1 Calibrator sets and Alpha plates not installed will be stored in the Ead Vault in Buildina 1081 (see enclosure 3, drawing).

The vault has solid concrete floor, ceiling, walls, and a steel door.

Build-ing 1031 was constructed in 1937 with reinforced concrete frame, masonry filler panels, concrete floors and recf deck, and is considered to be general-ly fire resistant.

(2) Alpha plates not stored in the Had Vault will be installed in an Alpha field or en a wall count (see Enclosure 3).

Tne Alpha field is con-pletely surrounded by an eight foot high security fence, topped with three strands of barbed wire.

Tnere is one personnel gate in the fence.

Each plate will be s~curely fastened to a concrete block which is embedded in the ground, or to a.erecked vehicle er air frame simulatinf, an accident.

(3) 'Jnen r.ot in storage, Eberline S94-1 Calibrator sets will be placed in one of the laboratories in Buildin; 2231 and used to perform cali-bration or to instruct students on hLw to perforn alpha instrument calibration (see Er. closure 3).

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Rajiation detection instruments are liste) in Enclosure 4.

(a) ?'onitoring and surve/ instrum.ents are calibrated every three months on two points separated by at least 503 of the scale.

Self rending dosimet;rs are checked every three months for accuracy.

(b)

Lab counting instruments used for health and safety are calibrated centhly.

(c) The person.1el menitorin3 device is the film badge.

Badges are suppliec oy the U.S. Army Ionizing Rn liation and Dosimetry Center, ATT:l:

A:!XT"-CE-DCP., Lexin; ton-Blue Grass Army Depot, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-5102.

Film bad;es are exchanacd nont:11y.

Tnermoluminescent dosimeters supplied as above may replace the film badzes.

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Sources used to calibrate survey instrunents:

Q) :13A1, Rcdioactive Source Set -- 80-130 millicuries Co-60 at initial calitr' tion.

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URANIUM-2M SOURCES

Reference:

Your File CMLTC-S-T

Dear F'ajor Causey:

The 450 U-233 p'lates on 3 x 7 steinless steel't. ave been prepared and are ready l

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In your letter of Febniary 1,1961, you stated that the bonding integrity We assume test should be acceptable to the U. S.~ Atomic Energy commission.

that this refers to the Division of Licensing and Regulation. If your present license describes the test to be used for bonding integrity, ve suggest that l

you submit the enclosed test data to the U. S. A. E. C., Division of Licensing j j and Regulation, requesting that your license be altered to accept the plates e

We believe that the plates prepared for you by using a ceramic described.

fused coating are greatly superior to electroplated plates, considering your intended V.se.

The secar tests referred to in the test data are dry filter paper smears at a pressure of ~ 10 psi.

Test method and results (all plates vashed'in mild detergent following prepa-ration and fusion of the ceramic coating):

Typical snears (~ 10 psi dry filter paper) 1 2 x 105 activity plates 60 to 384 c/m/100 cm2 2

O to 3W c/m/100 cm 3 9 x 105 O to 580c/m/100cm2 9 5 x'105 21

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12 'x 105 c/m and the ceramic plate, 2.0 x 105 c/m total activity.

Table I provides veathering comparison data.

TABLS I Initini Smears 24-Hr Exposure Smears 90-Hr Exposure Smears c/m c/m c/m Electroplated 24:30 408:252 1788:1994 Ceramic 136:134 200:168 108:244 The ceramic coating is approximately one micron thick, is highly chip resist-i ant, and activity is not transferred by normal handling.

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We"Interpret the tests to indicate the ceramic-coated plates to be at least ten times better from the standpoint of weathering than the electroplated plates.

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Gregory R. Komp Alternates: John W. May Charles A Sondhaus Juan A. Torres 2.2 Radiation Safety Committee The Radiation Safety Committee for the U.S. Army Chemical School is appointed on orders by authority of Fort McClellan Supplement 1 to AR 385-11 (enclosed in Item 10). The organization and duties are listed in detail in the above refer-enced supplement and in the U.S. Army Chemical School Memorandum 385-1 also enclosed in Item 10.

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RESUME OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE OF GREGORY R. KOMP Health Physics Officer / Radiation Protection Officer U.S. Army Chemical School Fort McClellan, Alabama 36205-5020 1.

General Education:

Gonzaga University, WA, BS Chemistry, 1978 2.

Training in Radiation Safety:

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Principles and Practices of Radiation Protection b.

Radioactivity Measurement Standardization and Monitoring c.

Mathematics and Calculation Basic to the Use and Measurement of Radioactivity.

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Biological Effects of Radiation Type of Training Course Title and Type of Training Duration Completion

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abcd Nuclear Emergency Team Operation 80 hours9.259259e-4 days 0.0222 hours 1.322751e-4 weeks 3.044e-5 months Aug 79 l

Kirtland Air Force Base abcd Radiation Safety Course 120 hours0.00139 days 0.0333 hours 1.984127e-4 weeks 4.566e-5 months Nov 79 U.S. Army Chemical School cd Nuclear Weapons Employment 81 houra Jul 80 abcd Operational Health Physics 200 hours0.00231 days 0.0556 hours 3.306878e-4 weeks 7.61e-5 months Oct 85 Oak Ridge Assoc University ac Transportation and Disposal Course 40 hours4.62963e-4 days 0.0111 hours 6.613757e-5 weeks 1.522e-5 months Apr 86 I

Chem-Nuclear Systems, Inc.

c Operational Statistics 40 hourr.

Jul 87 Health Physics Summer School 1

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Experience with Radioisotopes (Jul 85_ to Present):

Isotope Activity Type

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Pu-239 1000 uCi Calibrators Calibration, Leak Testing-1 U-233 25 mg Ceramic Storage, Leak Testing Plates Am-241-Be 200 mci Gauges Leak Testing Cs-137 40 mci H-3 Curies Various Collection, Storage, Inventory Ra-226 Curies Varioup Collection, Storage, Inventory Au-198 mCuries Liquid

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Work _ Experience:

fluelear emergency team (monitoring, and' survey team) leader, Fort Ord, CA, May l

1979 to August 1980.

This team was responsible for locating and containing g.-

radioactive material from any nuclear accioent occurring in the Western United i

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Instructor / Doctrine Writer, U.S. Army Chemical School and Fort McClellan, AL, October 1982 to Msrch 1983.

Presented instruction on basic nuclear physics, NRC regulations, and radiation detection instruments.

This course is accepted as the primary qualification course for U.S. Army Radiation Protection Officers world-wide.

Health Physics Officer, U.S. Army Chemical School and Fort McClellan,'AL,1 July 1985 to present.

Responsible for a comolete radiation safety program to include:

i dosimetry, monitoring, surveys, environmental studies, inventories, transporta-tion, disposal, calibration, instrumentation, and safety training for over 1,000 sources, 50 radiation workers, and 2,000 students per year.

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Health Physics Society Alabama Health Physics Society b

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Gadsden State Junior College, 1982, 50 hours5.787037e-4 days 0.0139 hours 8.267196e-5 weeks 1.9025e-5 months twards Physical Science Degree.

Training, Non-Traditional:

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Principles and Practices of Radiation Protection:

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-U.S. Army Chemical School, Radiological Laboratory Procedures and Radiation Physics, Chemical Laboratory Procedures Course,13 weeks,1980.

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U.S. Army Chemical School, Radiological Safety Course, 3 weeks,1980.

(3) Mississippi State Fire Fighters School, South MS Regional School, 1 week, 1974.

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Radioactivity Measurement Standardization and Monitoring Techniques and Instruments (same as listed in paragraph a above).

Mathegatics and Calculations Basis to the Use and Measurement.,of c.

Radioactivity (same as listed in parag'raph a above).

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Biological Effects of Radiation (same as listed in paragraph a above).

Experience with Ionizing Radiation 1

January 1986 to Present:

Edwin R. Bradley Radiological Laboratory, U.S. Ar::r/

Chemical School, Fort McClellan, AL 36205.

Training Specialist in Radiological i

Safety.

Duties: Taught aspects of basic atomic physics, health physics and radiological safety.

Responsible for development of texts and training materials for the Radiological Safety course at Fort McClellan.

Appointed as the principle radiation safety officer for the Radiological Training Division, U.S. Army Chemical School, and as a member of the Installation Ionizing Radiation Control Conmittee.

September 1980 to November 1982:

Radiological Division, U.S. Army Chemical School, Fort McClellan, AL 36205.

Radiological Laboratory Technician, Radiation Safety Cfficer, Principle Instructor for Radiological Laboratory Procedures, Instructor for Radiological Safety Course 7K-F3 Alternate Radiation Protection Officer for Fort McClellan and the Chemical School.

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Duties:

Performed radiological analysis of unidentified radioisotopes; ensure compliance with Health Physics Regulations and NRC licenses at the U.S. Army Chemical School; served as Senior Radiological Laboratory Technician at the U.S.

Arnt/ Chemical School. Approved as the alternate Radiation Protection Officer on NRC Licenses, 01-02861-05, StBI-1877, and 01-02861 04 in 1982.

Radioisotopes used:

Ag-110m C-14 Cs-137 Pm-147 Sr-90 Au-198 Ca 45 Fe-55 Pu-239 Tc-99 Am-241 C1-36 Kr-85 S-35 U-235 Ba-133 Co-57 Mn-54 Sc-46 Bi-210 Co-60 Na-22 Sn-113 Memberships:

Mr. May has been a member of the Alabama Chapter of the Health Physics Society since 1981.

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1983-1985 Institute for Medicine, Nuclear Guest 1977-1978 Research Center, Julich, Germany Scientist 1967-1984 University of California Irvine Associate Professor of College of Medicine, Irvine, California Radiological Sciences 1967-1982 Orange County Medical Center and University Radiation Physicist of California, Irvine Medical Center 1965-1968 Los Angeles County General Hospital, Radiation Physicist Los Angeles, California 1965-1966 University of California, California Assistant Professor of College of Medicine, Los Angeles Radiologi al Sciences 1960-1964 Department of Physics, University of Lecturer in Medical California, Berkeley Physics 1959-1964 Donner Laboratory-Lawrence Berkeley Biophysicist s

Laboratory, California 1958-1959 Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden Research Fellow 4

1955-1958 University of California, Radiation Research Assistant Laboratory, Berkeley 1951-1955 U.S. Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory, Radiological Physicist San Francisco l

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University of California, Berkeley, California A.B., Physics, 1950 University of California, Berkeley, California PhD., Biophysics, 1958 j

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Sigma Xi Radiation Research Society American Physical Society American Association of Physicists in Medicine (President, Southern California Chapter, 1971-1972)

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Guest Scientist, Institute of Medicine, Nuclear Research Center, Julich, Federal Republic of Germany.

Developed methods for continuous, low dose rate external irradiation of small animals; and devices for uniform, continuous irradiation. Studied effects of protracted radiation exposure on bone marrow cell turnover and DNA synthesis in the mouse by repeated in vivo incorporation and loss of 1313-iododeoxyuridine; supervised graduate student research on above project.

Wrote, lectured and consulted at Julich, Karlsruhe, Cologne and Ulm, Federal Republic of Germany.

~ Assistant Professor, then Associate Professor of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine: Taught courses to undergraduate, graduate and medical students in the fundamentals of nuclear and radiation physics and radiobiology and their application to research and clinical medicine.

Devised and deve?oped undergraduate and graduate courses and curricula in the Department of Radiological Sciences and other departments.

Conducted research, assisted in planning, operation and administration of research programs and facilities. Advised other members of faculty and administration regarding applications of radiation and other physical agents in biological and medical research.

Participated in agents in biological and medical research.

Participated in selection and evaluation of clinical, teaching and research faculty; and other duties.

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Assisted and advised on therapeutic, diagnostic and research uses of radiation, measurement of radiation dose and biological effectiveness of radiation applied clinically.

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radiation physics and protection to residents, nursing and other technical personnel.

Supervised and administered Medical Center Radiation Safety Program.

Lectured and consulted et affiliated hospitals and research groups in the auove areas; and other duties.

Lecturer in Medical Physics, Division of Medical Physics, Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley:

Taught courses in the application of nuclear and radiation physics to biology and medicine, and participated in seminar direction on the application of physical optical methods of microanalysis to mammalian cells. Guided research of graduate students in both radiological physics and optical microtechniques applied to erythroid and other cells.

Served on doctcral and master's degree candidates' oral examination and thesis committees; examined doctoral candidates' proficiency in translating scientific French; and other duties.

Assistant Research Biophysicist, Donner Laboratory, Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley:

Led a NASA-sponsored biological

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effects research pr ogram with 184 inch Cyclotron, investigating injury syndrome and mortality, biological effectiveness, dose-rate effects, and additivity of other environmantal stresses to effects of high energy protons and alpha particles on mice and primates.

Participated in design and development of physical equipment, e.g., isotropic flux simulating rotator for animal exposures and scattering targets for energy degradation and divergence of the 730 MeV proton beam and the 910 MeV helium ion beam of the 184 inch Cyclotron.

Developed dosimetric techniques involving photo-graphic, ionization and thermoluminescence methods for use in both radiobiological and radiological physics aspects of the program.

National Academy of Sciences-Donner Foundation Postdoctoral Research Felloa in Biophysics, Department of Pathology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sewden:

Undertook further studies on the quantitative determination of heme and non-heme iron in single erythroid cells during maturation and hemopoeisis, using microspectrophotometric and optical interference methods.

Graduate Student Research Assistant, Donner Laboratory of Biological and Medical Physics, University 'of California Radiation Laboratory, Berkeley, California: Developed microspectrophotometric resear*ch techniques on single mammalian cells; investigated hemoglobin content of erythrocyte populations in normal, diseased and irradiated animals and human patients.

Radiological Physicist, Biological and Medical Sciences Division, U.S. Naval Radiological Defense Laboratcry, San Francisco, California:

Engaged in weapons j

effects research and basic studies in radiation physics, radiobiology and dosimetry of fission product radiations.

Performed calculations and measurements relative to evaluation of effects of radiation exposure under a variety of conditions.

Participated in evaluation of the physical parameters of exposure and i

made measurements and estimates of external and internal radiation dose received during Nevada Tests in 1951 and 195? and in the Marshall Islands fallout incident, Pacific Nuclear Tests, 1954.

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RESUME OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE JUAN A. TORRES SERGEANT, U.S. ARMY HEALT4 PriYSICS TECHNICIAN 1.

General Education:

Ur.iversity of Puerto Rico, 86 hours9.953704e-4 days 0.0239 hours 1.421958e-4 weeks 3.2723e-5 months Physical Science and engineering, September 1975 to May 1981 2.

Training in Radiation Safety:

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Principles and Practices of Radiation Protection, b.

Radioactivity Measurement Standardization and Monitoring Techniques c.

Mathematics and Calculations Basic to the Use and Measurement of Radioactivity d.

Biological Effects of Radiation Type of Training Course Title and Type of Training Duration Completion abcd Radiation Safety Course 120 hours0.00139 days 0.0333 hours 1.984127e-4 weeks 4.566e-5 months Aug 85 U.S. Army Chemical School 1'

abcd Laser-Microwave Hazards h0 hours Mar 83 U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency a

e Transportation and Disposal Course 40 hours4.62963e-4 days 0.0111 hours 6.613757e-5 weeks 1.522e-5 months May 84 Chem-Nuclear Systeer, Inc Darnwell, SC abcd Chemical and Radiological Lab 600 hours0.00694 days 0.167 hours 9.920635e-4 weeks 2.283e-4 months Oct 82 Procedure Coursed U.S. Army Chemical School a b c.d Calibration Custodian Course 40 hours4.62963e-4 days 0.0111 hours 6.613757e-5 weeks 1.522e-5 months Jun 86 U.S. Army Chemical School abcd Radiological Hazcrds of Depleted 40 hours4.62963e-4 days 0.0111 hours 6.613757e-5 weeks 1.522e-5 months Nov 87 Uranium Fort Belvoir, VA

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Experience with Radioisotopes (Oct 82 to Present):

Isotope Activity Type Use Cs-137 1.2 Ci Scaled Shielding, Instruction Leak Testing Co 60 200 mci Sealed Calibration, Leak Testing Transportation Co-60 10 mci Residual Decontamination Contaminate Environmental Studies Grid' Surveys Sr-90 3.23 nC!

Sealed Calibration, Leak Testing Transportation Research & Develop.T,ent Pu-239 1000 uCi Calibrators Calibration Leak Testing I

Transportation U-233 25 mg Ceramic Storage, Leak Testing Plates Am-241-Be 200 mci Gauges Leak Testing Cs-137 40 mci H-3 Curies various Collection, Storage Inventory, Disposal Ra-226 uCuries Various Collectien. Storage Inventory, isposal Au-193 90 =Ci Liquid Decontamination Instruction Monitoring, Disposal i

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Isotope Activity Type Use Duration Ag-110m mCuries Liquid Instructional Materials 4

yrs C-14,Ca-45 Source Preparation Co 60,Cs-137 Decontanination Fn RG.Mn Rh fla-22, Pm-147 Sc-46 4.

Principle Work Experience:

Serves as primary assistant to the Health Physics Officer.

For a six month period, performed the duties of this with virtually no supervision.

Responsible for maintaining legal exposure records, to include calculating maximum exposure limits, and supervising film badges issue. Performs both periodic and special radiation surveys in the Lab, on radioactive sources and on Fort McClellan to ensure personnel safety.

Responsible for maintaining instruments within legal limits.

Inspects classes for safety violations.

Initiates and refins procedures to improve efficiency.

Provides technical instruction on subjects conce.ning radiation and instrumentation.

Cited as an exec 11cnt instructor.

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Issue of further supplements to this regulation by subordinate commanders is prohibited, unless specifically approved by the Assistart Commandant, U.C. Army Chemical School (USACMLS).

AR 385-11, 1 May 1980, is supplemented as follows:

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PURPOSE. This chapter establishes specific procedures and responsi-bilities tc ensure safe handling and use of ionizing radiation sources at Fort McClellan, Alabama.

It also provides the basis for compliance with applicable Army regulations, Federal regulations, and Nuclear Regulatory Cormission (URC) licenses.

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APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to any activity or person who j

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RESPONSIBILITIES.

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Radiation Protection Officer (RPO). The RPO will be designated in writing and will normally be the Health Physics Of ficer assigned to the USACMLS. The RPO will--

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Ensure that personnel working in a radiation controlled area 1 been instructed in safe working practices, emergency procedures, harmful effects of radiation, reporting of defects and noncompliance, and other topics as required by Code of Federal Regulations, title 10 (1G CFR), par ts 19, 20, and 21.

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Evaluate all operations involving the use or storage of radio-active material to determine the need for restricted areas, dosimetry, or other control measures. Tnis evaluation will include physical measurecenta an needed.

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Continuously review all operations, equipment, facilities and that procedures involving the use or handling of radiation soureca to ensure dose rates to persennel are kept as low as rc9sonably achievabic.

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Serve ac secretary on tne installation Ionizing Radiation Cont rol Committee (IRCC).

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Ensure that leak tests are conducted and that Radioisotope Leak Test and Inventory Reports are submitted in accordance with this regulation en all individually controlled items.

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Subuit Radiation Incident Reports as necessary.

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Advice the Radioactive Material Control Point (RMCP) of any change in status of an individually controlled item.

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Ensure notices to workera, warning rigns, instructions, and other notices required by 10 CFR parts 19, 20, and 21 are posted.

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Consolidate radioactive waste and arrange for disposal when

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(10) Approve all shipping arrangements for radioactive materials.

This includes, but is not limited to, packaging, mode of transport, destination, locatien in transport vehicle, information supplied on shipping documents, labeling of packages, interin storage in warchcuses, and placarding of vehicles.

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Menitor each outgoing package and provide information and/or readings for shipping papers as required by 10 CFR part 71 and 49 CFR or appropriate tari'fs.

(12) Monitor cach incoming package received on Fort McClellan containing nonexempt quantities of radioactive material within 3 hours3.472222e-5 days 8.333333e-4 hours 4.960317e-6 weeks 1.1415e-6 months , if received during duty hours, or within 18 hours2.083333e-4 days 0.005 hours 2.97619e-5 weeks 6.849e-6 months if received af ter duty hours (as required by this regulation).

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Monitor every vehicle or aircraf t (military or ccomercial) that bas transported nonexempt quantities of radioactive materials onto Fort i

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Manage building 3192 and surrounding area to ensure control of remaining contamination and monitor its decay. This includes t he maintenance of appropriate NRC licenses, ' heir amendments and compliance with their provisions, b.

Ionizing Radiation Control Comnit tee.

(1) The IRCC will be designated in writing and will act as an advisory body to the Commanding Ceneral. The committee will consist of--

(a) Assistant Conmandant, USACMLS (chairperson).

(b) Director. Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Proponency Training Department (!BCPTD), USACMLS.

(c)

Installation Radiatien Protecticn Of ficer (secretary).

(d)

Chief Health Physics Of fice, USACMLS (normally the same person as (c) above).

(c) Alternate Installatio.i Radiation Protection Of ficerP (f)

Chief, Radiological Division, USACMLS (deputy chairperson).

(g)

Chief Radiological Laboratory, USACMLS.

(h)

Medical Officer, Noble Army Community Hospital.

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Radiation Protection Of ficer, Noble Army Community Hospital.

(j)

Installation Environmental Management Officer.

(h)

Installation Safety Officer.

(1) Representstives for the officers listed in a-k above.

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(a) Meet quarterly as a minimum.

Additional reetings may be called

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Establish guidelines for the procurement, use, ctorage, and

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(c)

Review proposed uses of ionizing radiation sources, standing operating procedures (SOP'c), and lictnse applications.

(d)

Study reporte of incidents and adverse findings and make recommendations.

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Director of Logistics will--

(1) Remove all radioactive commodities from equipment before transferring equipment to the Defense Reutilization Management Office unless the commodity has been determined to be safe for militaty and public use.

(2) Encure that radioactive commodities to be sold, donated, or transferred are marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and are free of contaminatica in excess of limits specified in AR 385-11.

(3)

Submit all requests for ionizing radiation resources to the RPO for approval or submission to the IRCC, according to the guidelines established by the IRCC.

(4) Obtain the RPO's guidance end approval for all off post shipments of radioactive caterial.

(5) Ensure that* vehicles (military or commercis1) unloading nonexcept 5

quantities of radioactive etterials at Fort McClellan are not released unti2 conitored by the RPO and any necessary actions are completed.

(6) Notify the RPO itmediately upon receipt of a shipment containing

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Director of Engineering and Housing will--

(1) Maintain areas around building 3192, the Alpha Ficid, and other facilities where radioactive caterials are stored or used.

(2) Construct shipping containers to meet Departtent of j

Transportatien specification for shipment of radioactive raterials.

(3) Ensure that the fire department is equipped and trained to fight fires in buildings where radicactive material is stored. The RPO will provide training as necessary.

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Commande r, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity xill--

(1) Provide a qualified tedical of ficer to serve on the installation IRCC.

(2)

Inform the installation RPO of any major changes in the use of ionizing radiation within USA MEDDAC.

(3)

Submit the results of Arcy Environmental Hygiene Agency ionizing radiaticn surveys to the installation IRCC.

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Director of Plans Training. Mobilization, and Security will develop, test, and be prepared to implement the Fort McClellan Radiological Accident / Incident Fespouce and Assistance Plan if required by the conditionr specified in paragraph 6-8.

Thic plan will be tested onr.uolly.

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Cettmanders who passess radioactive material (except electronic devices containing a single electron tube containing an exempt quantity of radioactive material) will--

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Ensure itema containing radicactive material are used only as intended.

(2)

Ensure storage areas comply with AR 385-11, AR 700-64, and applicable technical publications.

(3)

Sub=it semiannual (June and December) inventories of ionizing radiation sources to the installation RPO on Fort McClellan Ferm 1584-R (Radioisotope Inventory) or cceputer printout (figure 6-1).

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Cecranderc possessing radioactive waste will--

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Prepare all necessary paperwork for transf er of it ema to the EPO.

(3)

Establich procedures and security to preclude the unauthorized removal or salvage of radioactive material.

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(1)

Ensure that all contracts issued to contractorc who may bring radicactive materials on Fort McClellan or Pelham Range (such as construction contracts) contain the following provisions:

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The contractor must agrce to abide by AR 385-11 as cupplemented.

(b) The contractor must cocplete a DA Form 3337 (Application for i

Department of the Army Radiaticn Authorization or Permit) 60 days prior to bringing the radioactive material on the installaticn. (The 60-day requirement cay be waived by the RPO if Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) i approval can be granted telephonically.)

(2)

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(1)

Screen all itete received to determine if they night contain radioactive caterial.

(2) Notify the RPO if they receive items which contain a radioactive material symbol or equipment known to possibly contain radion< rive caterial (e.g., 1/4-ron trucke).

6-4 FERMITS, LICENSES, AND AUTHORIZATIONS TO USE OR POSSESS IONIZING RADIATION SOURCES.

Requests for HQDA radiation authorizations, HQDA radietion permits, or applicatiens for any NRC license will be forwarded through the RPC to the IRCC for review. Amendments and renewals will be treated as the original application.

6-5.

C0!CROL OF IONIZING RADJ ATION SOURCES, No radioactive caterial cay be brought onto Fort McClellan unless it a.

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(1)

Incorporated in a standard issue item which is authorized.

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Covered by a specific or general license iscued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to an activity on the installation.

(3) Authorized by a Departtent of the Army Radiation Authorization (DARA) for Army-owned quantities exempt f rom URC licensing.

(4)

Included in a HQDA radiation permit granted for the use, st or age,

possessien, or disposal of any source by non-Army agencies.

(5) Authorized by the Cercanding General (temporary use or stot age only, for a maximum of 15 days in accordance with this regulation).

b.

Radiation producing devices (i.e., x ray machines, etc.) cust be reperted to the RPO within 5 days of arrival on the installation.

Ir.ventories of all ionizing radiation sources (except ses11 quantities c.

such as cicetron tubes) will be prepared by cwning activities and forwarded to the RPO setiannually in June and December.

Fort McClellan Form 1584-R or computer printout (figure 6-1) will be used for this purpose.

d.

Areas where ionizing radiatien sources are stored or used must be properly secured and tarked. Arcac must be surveyed with a suitabic radiation ceter, which is properly calibrated, to determine required precautions and suitabic warning signs. This survey must be accomplished at leart semiannually or whenever cajor changes are made in the quantity or type of radioactive source, the building or shielding in the area, or the procedures for use of the source.

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information to workers. This includea, but may not be lirit ed to--

(1) URC Form 3 (Notice to Employees).

(2) Applicable licences.

(3) Inctructions for cc= plying with 10 CFR part 21.

(4) Emergency procedurcs and SOP's.

(5) Notices of noncocpliance, be removed f.

.;tondard issue itema centaining radioactive material must f rca service ic=ediately when f ound to be broken or unserviceable.

Unauthorized perconnel nuot not take apart or attrept to repair such items.

Standard issue items must be used only for their intended purpose and only under proper supervisien.

be Imy propoced transfer of radiesetive caterial outsice the Army munt g.

approved by the IRCC.

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For technical or regulatory advice and accistance, the installation RPO tay be ccntacted (USACMLS Ecalth Physics Of fice).

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TFANSPORTATION OF PADIO/.CTIVE KATERIALS.

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Upon receipt of a package containing radioactive caterial, the central receiving point will contact the RPO. The vehicle (military or commercial) must be held until monitored and relcared by the RPO. Within 3 hours3.472222e-5 days 8.333333e-4 hours 4.960317e-6 weeks 1.1415e-6 months of the time of receipt (18 houra if received after normal duty hours), the RPO will If the monitor the package and determine if any further action is necessary.

of Transportatica (DOT) Yellow III label, the RPO will package has Department be notified before the package ic unloaded and will ceasure dose rates in the cab and around the vehicle if necescary, b.

Off-post shipmento cuct ecaply with regulations established by the of Transportation the NRC, and affected states in addition to Army Departrent regulations. The instr.11atien RPO tunt be conculted in the earlicst stages of j

shipment. The RPO cust certify that t na package ccetc all regulatory Within' requirements, and packaging should be directly supervisea by the RPO.

48 hourc before the package ic shipped, the RPC will monitor the package and appropriate inforration is placed on the shipping document s.

encure that the Radioactive caterialt tz, he tcaporarily stored in connection with c.

(transpostation usin;, star.dard procedures, as long as the f ollowing covement guidelines are follcwed):

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(1) They chall not be stoted in the care warehouse section with flammable materials, photographic film or uncealed food product s.

explosives, (2)

Packagcc labeled with Radioactive Yellow II or Radioactive Yellow III labels will be placed in a remete area of the warehouse and perconnel will a'ioid loitering within 10 feet of the package (s).

(3) The installation RP0 will be notified of the location of any paclage labeled with a Radioactive White I, Yellow II, or Yellow III label.

Standard iscue items containing radioactive materials (except d.

individually controlled items) may be coved anywhere, concintent with the owning activity'c mission, if the item is used under proper supervision for its intended purpoce as specified in the applicable technical publications.

Individually controlled items may be coved on the installation if.be e.

of that user ccuplies with proceduren approved by the RPO for the movement individually controlled it(m.

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(1) Movezent is by military vehicle.

(2) Mcvement is entirely within the inctallation bottdaries.

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(4) Necessary survey instruments, dosimeters, and protective equipment or clothing are provided, Uncealed or leaking "ccaled" courecs will be moved only by or under t.

the supervision of personnel assigned to the Health Phycies Of fice, USACMlf.

6-7.

DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE.

When material has been determined to be radioactive waste, the RPO a.

will be notified. The folleving information must be supplied:

(1) National stock number of the items.

(2) Nutter of items.

(3)

Mcmenclature of items.

(4) Other diatinguishing information (i.e., AN/PDR-27 (Q)).

(5) Radioactive isotope.

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(7) k'hether or not the device is Icaking or cunpected to be looking.

(8) Serial numbers (if applicable).

(9) Actual or esticated cge of the item.

b.

Atrangements must be made by the owning activity to drop tbc items from accountability ro that their disposition can be accomplished. The licencee (generally the Nationni Inventory Control Point) must be informed of the acticn.

The llcalth Physics Of ficer. USACitLS. will provide instructions to the c.

owning activity. LEAKING SOURCES WILL DE PICKED UP AND POVED ONLY BY OR U!! DER THE SUPEEVISION OF PP.FSONNEL FRO:t T1?E HEALTH PilYSICS OFFICE USACMLS.

The Health Physics Of ficer. USACKLS will consolidate and hold the d.

warte at a rite approved by the installation RPO.

When sufficient material hac been accumulated to make disponal decirable. the installation RPO will request disposal instructionn f rcn the Commander. Army Munition and Chemical Cot ran d.

6-8.

EMERGENCIES. When any abnormal or (mergency cituation involving radicactive cateriale develops at Fort McClellan, the inotallation RPO or citernate RPO munt be notified. A :oster will be maintained in the staf f duty of ficer's inst ruction book. The first few minutes after the discovery of a radiological accident can be moct critical if there are injured persono involved. During this period, thoce persons present n.u s t take immediate acticn to accomplish the following teckn:

a.

Administer lifesaving first aid.

b.

Recove injured perscnnel frcs rediation areas.

Ecop all unnecercary personnel out of the area.

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d.

Adninict er first aid for lescer injurf en, Citar the downwind at r of personnel as far as feasible (at least c.

until there le no ground smoke in the cate of fire).

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Do not let cm; percen or ites thought to be contaminated out of the c r e a,_

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i. Any action which increaarc the chance of radicactive noteriala entering the body must be prohibited. Open wounda must be c1 caned (decentaminated) thoroughly.

Szoking, eating, and drinking vill not be petmitted in any aren believed to Le conteninated.

The fo11 ewing paragraphs provide some guidance for accomplirheent of J.

the tasks above. llowever, good judgement cust be exercised.

(1) First Aid. No: mal first cid procedures may be used with the fo11cwing exceptions, modifications, and considerations:

(a) Only those persons with severe injuries (i.e., life or limb endangering) chould be treated prier to recoval f roa the immediate site of the Once lifeseving procedures have been accomplished, the dangers of accident.

moving the individual from the cite cuct be weighed against the danger of radiation exposure if he/she remaica at the site. The least injurious desirabic.

In either event, decent amination of injur ed approach is the noct personnel. thould begin nc coon es possible with emphasis on removal of crosc amounts of radioactive centcninante, especially from the vicinity of wounds.

(b) Percennel with einer injuries should be recoved from the irrediate rite of the accident and deccntaminated before treattent is given.

(2)

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linb. Therefore, after ecergency first aid has been rendered, all efforts will be dirceted tcwards the reduction of personnel radiation exposure.

Towards thic end, it should be remembered that any unnecescary radiation exposure in considered excessive. The following guidelines are provided (a) Radicticn exposure is reduced by minimizing exposure time, by increacing the distence between the source of radiation and personnel, and by placing dence enterial between the scurce of radiation and personnel.

(b) All but the most severely injured personnel will be removed free the site of an accident at the earliest possible tiec.

First aid for minor injuries should be delayed until the patient is decontaminated, if the injury percits.

(c)

Fersennel s.o f or medical reasons must be evacuated f rom the site should be decenter:inated to the greatest extent possible before accident evacuaticn. hospital and medical persennel must be informed of radioactive centaminatien if decontauinaticn is net complete.

(d)

If there han been a fire or if airborne release of radicactive caterial is suspected, nose wipes will te taken frco all individuale in the vicinity of the accident before they are releaced frca the cite. Wipes will protected and will be identified an a minimum by nace, unit, and teleplene be I

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In any cace, the n ee, addreas, unit, and telephone number wili be obtained from each individual involved.

(3) Radioactive Contamination Cuntrol.

Proper control of radioattive conta:Ination conttibutec not only to the tack of perootinel cxposure control but to the eventual tack of area decontamination.

pescibic cteps to close off the area of the accident tv (a) Take al]

include realing all windows and doorways, shutting off the ventilation cynten end lielting access to the area.

fire is involved, extinguich as quickly as poccible and take (b)

If precautions to prevent water runoff frca leaving the area.

(c)

Contain and isolcte all contaulnated or possible contacinated perscnnel and equipment until decentamination and monitoring are complete.

(d)

If it is essential to remove cny individual or piece of equiptient fro: the scene before decontacination ic complete. take all precautions to the cross-conterinaticn of otheivise uncontaminated personnel, arcan.

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Suspect that everycne and everything in the area of the accident in et nt anir.at ed until it is shewn to be otherwise.

(4)

Fires. The inctalletion RPO will keep the Fire Prevention and Pretection Division, Directorate of Engineering and Houcing, informed of areas uced to store radicactive catorial and the particular hazards avecciated with each area. Material will bc stored so that there can be no significant external doce under any credible conditions. Fire fighters should wear celf-contained breathing apparatuc and protective clothing while fighting firec tht: poscibly involve rcdicactive materials.

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PFCCEDURES FOP C0!Ch0L CF PUILDING 3192, 3180, AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

i The crea loccted irrediately behind building 3182 will continue to be a.

fenced and will be a lieited eccero area, with access controlled by the Fort McClellan RF0 (ccc figur e 6-2). All personnel deciring entrance to this area vill ensure that the RF0 is inforced of the details of their activities within j

the area and gre,te them perriscion to enter.

This includes both recurring access, cuch as for relintenance of the area or clacces conducted in building 3192, cnd nonrecurring accese, such ac one-time tours. The RPO will regularly f

cchedule e,aintenance accccs to accure proper maintenance servicec.

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The inctn11ction RPO will conduct a radiation survey ses:icnnually wit h specific attetiticn devoted te the containment of the hazard and observation of iu decay. Th:u rutv(y will it.clude betr-gatta survey meter mcnitoring plus retnr ttstr.

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The Health Phyales Of ficer. USACMLS will provide badges to personnel c.

who are required to enter any crec determined to be a radiation area by tbc RPO.

The installation RPO will ensure that the NRC licence for the d.

contamination is kept current and not allowed to expire.

6-10.

REPORTING 07 SAFETY HAZARDS.

Cade of Federal Regulatier.c. Title 10. Part 21, requirec that cafety a.

ha:ards involving any activity or iten licensed by the NRC tust be reported within 2 days. Failure to do co ecy result in c civil fine. Department of the Army perconnel are not exempt.

Any percon diccovering or knouing of an ionizing radiation safety b.

hazard cust report cuch knculedge to the install. tion RPO and the licencee itmediately. Poccibic cafety hazards include, but are not limited to--

(1) Relenac of unauthoriced arounts of radioactivity to an unrestricted crea (the envircnment).

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(3) Lecking "cealed" cources.

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(5) Lccc of control of radioactive itemc.

(6) Doce ratcc in unrestricted creas in excecs of 0.5 millirem per hour.

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Failure to use radicactivo itean strictly in accordance with the applicable technical publications.

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determine if the incident cbculd be reporte3 oc a "substantial safety hazard."

In any cace, the incident will be reported to the IRCC.

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RADIGISOTOPE INVEL"r0RY F0FM - INSTRUCTIONS USE OF FORM This form is to be used both for the semiannual radioisotope inventory (a complete listing of all radioicotopes held) and for all changes in the invontory which occur between semiannual inventories (only af fected items need be listed).

In esch case, 2 copies will be sent to the installation Radiatien Protection Officer.

GENEPAL INSTRUCTIONS together alphabetically by cheaical symbol all sources held under a given List authority. Only one authority will be used per sheet. List licenses by

number, e.g., US NRC License 19-294-13 and DA Authorization 19-01-01.

I t ems licted under various Army-wide licences may be listed under one authority.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS BY COLUMN HEADING 1.

Isotope:

Chemical symbol and mass number.

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Date source was received by organization.

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Present Amount *:

Amount corrected to date of this inventory.

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Enter S for sealed or U for unsealed source.

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S, L or G:

Enter S for solid, L for liquid or G for gaseous source.

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Indicate if leak test is required.

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Physical Location:

Normal storage location.

If source has been transferred, enter location of source and enter date source transferred in remarks.

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material and Surgeon General approved sources; ug/mg/g for special nuclear material; lbs for source material. The unit may be indicated under the column heading or with each cntry. A "lecc than" value, a doserate (nr/hr) or a count rate (cpm) at a given distance may be substituted f or arount.

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US ARMY CHEMICAL SCHOOL FORT MCCLELLAN. ALABAMA 36205 5020 AEPLY TO ATTENilON OF 8 March 1988 ATZN-CM-AHP USACMLS MEMORANDUM 385 1 1

Effective until rescinded or superseded.

RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM Paragraph 1

Purpose 2

Applicability General 3

4 Responsibilities Policy for Control of Radiation Sources 5

Radiation Safety Procedures 6

References Annex A Glossary Annex B Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance Annex C Radiation Safety Procedures for Radiation-Controlled Areas Annex D Film Badge Support Annex E Radiation Protection Standards Annex F Radiation Safety Officer Requirements Annex G Policy on Females in Radiation-Controlled Areas Annex H Radiological Emergency Procedures Annex I Radiation Control Committee Anne. J 1.

PURPOSE.

This memorandum establishes policies, responsibilities, and procedures necessary to minimize the exposure of personnel to sources of ionizing radiation, microwave radiation, and coherent light (LASER), and to ensure the safe use and storage of these sources.

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APPLICABILITY.

This regulation is applicable to all personnel who, by working or visiting, come into an environment influenced by a radiation source at the U.S. Army Chemical School, Fort McClellan, Alabama.

3 GENERAL.

Control over personnel, radiation sources and areas will be. designed a.

to prevent internal deposition of radioactive 7aterial and to keep external exposure to both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation as low as reasonably -

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Use of radiation sources will be limited to those practices and procedures which produce a clear benefit commensurate with the risk of expo-sure.

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Each use of radiation sources at the.USACMLS will. comply with the -

regulations and directives of'the Nuclear _ Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Department of Trans[x>rtation (DOT), the Department of: the Army (DA), and the provisions of the Byproduct Material and Special Nuclear Material. Licenses issued to the USACMLS.

In case of conflict, the more stringent' guidance will apply.

d.

Each person having knowledge of a defect or noncompliance with this memorandum will report it 'using the procedures found in ANNEX C.

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RESPONSIBILITIES.

Ionizing Radiation Control Canmittee (IRCC) will:

a.

(1)

Act in a staff capacity to assist and advise the Commandant so-that radiation safety standards are prescribed and maintained.

(2)

Meet no less than quarterly, at such time and place as desir.nated by the Chairman.

A quorum will consist of four voting members.

(3) Specific duties and organization of the IRCC are described-in ANNEX Je b.

The Health Physics Officer will; (1)

Monitor and/or inspect the operation of the radiation laboratories and radiological training areas to ensure compliance with the Radiation'Sarety Program.

(2) Cause all operations to cease on any schedule or program where health might be endangered due to. radiation or radiological contamination, and keep such activities suspended until hazardous conditions are corrected.

He may be overruled only by the Commandant or the chainnan of the IRCC.

(3)

Review proposed uses of radiation sources to ensure that adequate safety procedures are specified prior to submitting the proposal to the IRCC for approval.

(4) Supervise the requisition, receipt, storage, transfer, and disposal of all radioactive material coming under the jurisdiction of the Commandant, USACMLS and maintain appropriate records pertaining to such activities.

All regulatory requirements will be strictly enforced.

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Establish and maintain a surveillance program for all radiation sources coming under the jurisdiction of the Comnandant, USACMLS and maintain j

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will include, but is not limited to, radiation level surveys, contamination surveys, air sampling, inventories, leak testing,-and environmental monitor-ing.

(6) Maintain liaison with all instructional activities using material licensed to the USACMLS, The Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG), the HRC, and other governmental agencies as required to include the Alabama State Health Department.

l (7) Supervise operations performed by health physics personnel.

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Issue appropriate personnel monitoring equipment in order to i

determine and maintain official records of the exposure received by an indi-i vidual or group exposed to ionizing radiation at the USACHLS.

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Evaluate and make recommendations to the IRCC on the qualifications of personnel submitted for appointment as RSO.

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Review all lesson plans for classes using radiation sources and I

recommend to the IRCC the category of RSO required.

(11) Maintain a current RSO register which will include a roster cf RSO by category.

The RSO register will be updated as required.

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training exercises.

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This includes both military and civilian personnel.

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Prepare or review all necessary SOPS to hnplement the Radiation Safety Program.

(17) Act as special staff advisor to the Canmandant for matters of i

radiation safety.

This includes administering the Radiation Safety Program for the IRCC and keeping this memorandum current.

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USACMLS MEMORANDUM 385-1 (18) Supervises-operational maintenance of all outside radiation areas under control of the USACHLS.

(19) Maintain current copies of Titles 10 and 49, code of Federal

' Regulations and pertinent Army publications.

(20) Serve as the point of contact for all correspondence with the NRC and render all reports as required by Title 10 CFR or requested by the NRC.

The Chief, Radiological Division will:

c.

(1)

Recommend to the Director, NBCPTD, procurement and/or use of radioactive material within possession limits stipulated by the current NRC licenses and DA authorizations.

(2) Recommend to the Director, NBCPTD, procurement and use.of x-ray producing devices, microwave sources, and lasers used by U3ACMLS.

(3)

Initiate procurement action through the Director, NBCPTD, and the Chief, Health Physics Office, to obtain only 'those radioisotopes needed in amounts not to exceed these approved oy the IRCC and allowed in accordance with applicable NRC licenses.

(4)

Maintain a current inventory shoding chemical symbol, type of source (sealed or unsea'ed), date of ' receipt, and source strength or activity, with reference and dispos'ilon date, for all radioactive material retained within the radiological division..

l (5) Supervise the preparation and handling of radiation sources used by the USACMLS.

(6)

Prepare implementing SOPS for all operations and classes conducted by USACMLS involving radiation sources, endurine, compliance with provisions of this memorandum.

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radioactive material is required.

(8)

Provide updating information to the Chief, Health Physics Office, on all lesson plan file nunbers utilizing radiation sources.

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USACMLS MEMORANDUM 385-1 (10) ' Assure that RSO. support, as required, is assigned.to all operations within his jurisdiction.

(11) Assumes the responsibilitiy for maintenance and calibration of all RADIAC instruments; with priority gi/en to.those instruments used for.

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(12)

Notify the Chief, Health Physics Office, when ' film badge. support is required.

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Assure that no females known to be pregnant enter a radiation-i controlled area.

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l (1) Be familiar with the provisions of this memorandum, the implementing SOPS of the instructional element, and the conduct of classes in l

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(2) Have in his possession or readily available, a copy of the appropriate Radiation Safety SOP and a copy of this memorandum.

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operation.

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PCLICY FOR CONTROL OF RADIATION SOURCES:

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Procurement.

(1)

Each request for authority to use a new. radiation source must contain as a minimum, the technical specifications of the source, a descrip-j tion of the proposed use, and an amendment to the users local SOP.

Each request is sent by the user through the appropriate director, through the Chief, Health Physics Office to the IRCC for approval.

(2)

All requests for purchase of-radiation sources will be sent to the Chief, Logistics Division, Office of the Secretary through the Chler, Health Physics Office for approval.- The Chief, Health Physics Office, super-vises the requisitioning of all radiation sources to ensure that only allow-able quantities of approved sources are on hand.

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USACMLS MEMORANDUM 385-1 (3) The user will inform the Chief, Health Physics Office, of the expected arrival date of new radiation sources.

The Chief, Health Physics Office, will coordinate with the Chief, Logistics Division, and the Installa-tion Transportation Officer for receipt.

b.

Receipt.

The Chief, Logistics Division, will notify the Health Physics Office upon reccipt of a radiation source.

A member of the Health Physics Office will supervise the receipt and storage of the incoming sources to ensure complianae with this regulation.

All regulatory requirements will be adhered to, including smear tests on the packaging container and source as soon as it is unpacked.

The results of such tests, a copy of the shippinr, documents, and a copy of the logistics documents will be retained by the Health Physics Office.

c.

Storage.

(1) General.

(a)

Each radioactive source or its container will have a tag or label containing a radiation caution symbol, isotope identification, activity, and date measured (except commercial calibration sources which are in exempt quantities end are labeled by the manufacturer as to isotope, activity, and date).

(b)

If the radioisotope is in liquid form, sufficient absorbent material will surround the vial or bottle to absorb the entire contents shout i breakage occur.

The vial and absorbent material will be contained in an outer container to preclude contamination of the storage area.

(2)

Authorized storage facilities.

(a)

The vault, Faith Hall (Bldg 1081), is the primary storage location for radioactive sources approved by the IRCC in accordance with the NRC licenses issued to the USACMLS.

The vault is also an authorized storage facility for Army standard items which contain radioactive materiel.

(b)

Radioactive sources may also be stored within the instructional labs provided the following conditions are met:

(1)

The location and storage containers are approved by the IRCC.

(2)

A dose rate survey of the area indicates the area does not exceei the limit for a controlled / restricted area.

Exceptions may be granted by the IRCC if appropriate controls are initiated to ensure that no person (s) may be exposed to more than two (2) millirem in one hour.

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-(c) Sources which are an integral part of a RADIAC meter will remain in the instrument durind storage.

Sources which are a component part of a RADIAC set (i.e., check sources) will be stored separately in the. vault uless.

an exception has been made by the IRCC for that particular instrument.

(d) The Alpha Field is an authorized storage location for steel i

plates coated with uranium-2333 and affixed to. concrete pads in the field.

The Alpha Field is not an authorized storage location for sealed sources producing an external exposure hazard.

d.

Inventory.

(1) A Radioisotope Locator will be prepared in. duplicate by tiie user l

for each individual sealed source and container of bulk radioisotopes. Uhen the isotope is disposed of, a record of disposition will be.noted on each sheet.

The original will be filed by the user and the duplicate by the Health Physics Office.

Chief, Health Physics Office, will maintain a log of the Alpha Field Sources in lieu of the Radioisotope Locator.

A radioisotope locator will not be prepared for Army standard items.

Instead, a separate Inventory will be maintained for these items.

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inventory may be substituted for the above procedures once adequate computer support is available.

i (2) A complete physical inventory of all radioactive materials covered by NRC licenses and DA authorizations, to include laboratory sources of less than one microcurie will be conducted a minimum of once-semi-annually.

Die inventory will be conducted jointly by a member of the Health Physics Office and a Category I RSO designated by the user.

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Surveillance.

l (1) The Health Physics Office will conduct the necessary surveillance tests of radioactive material and radiation training areas as-required by URC licenses and appropriate regulations.

Procedures will be included in the Health Physics S0P and will be updated as necessary._

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Area surveys which are required as a result of training exercises will be conducted jointly by a member of the Health Physics Office and a Category I RSO designated by the user.

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Disposal of Unwanted Radioactive Waste.

(1) The user will store all waste generated in appropriately labeled containers. Separate containers will be used for tritium, radium, and short lived isotopes.

If necessary these containers will be shielded to reduce the maximum surface dose rate to below 200 millirem / hour.

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(3) When sufficient radioactive waste and containers are av.,ilable to constitute one shipment (transport index not to' exceed 50), a request for disposition instructions will be made to the Commander, U.S. Army Armament, Munitions, and Chenical Cannand, Rock Island, Illinois,- with information copy to the Commander, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

(4) The Chief Ifealth Physics Office, will supervise the storage and disposition of all radioactive waste at the USACMLS.

(5) All records of transactions involving receipt and disposition of radioactive waste materials will be maintained on permanent filc by the Health Physics Office.

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RADI ATION SAFETY PROCEDURES:

a.

The purposes of Radiation Safety Procedures are:

(1) To reduce the amoun' T external radiation exposure to levels as far below the "maximum permissi as is reasonably achievable.

d (2) To reduce the possibility of internal radiation exposure by preventing ingestion, inhalation, or other modes of entry of radioactive materials into the body.

(3) To prevent the spread of radioactive contamination.

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Basic philosophy.

(1) The control of radiation hazards begins at the source by i

containment.

Uncontrolled escape of radioactive material can only result in the institution of more complex control procedures involving a wider area.

(2)

All exposure to radiation will beLkept as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).

(3) Adequate monitoring and alertness are a vital part of safe, smooth, and efficient operations.

(4) Safety is never to be put into jeopardy because a job "must be

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If doubt exists concerning the evaluation of a potential safety

. problem, the Health Physics Office will provide assistance.

c.

Basic radiation safety rules.

(1)

Extreme cleanliness and immaculate housekeeping will be

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(2)

The use of radioactive materials will be accomplished'or supervised by RS0s who have been approved by the IRCC.

The Chief, Health Physics Office, may approve an RSO on a temporary basis for 90 days or until the next meeting of the IRCC, whichever is earlier.

(3)

Radioactive materials will be stored only in containers and areas designated and approved by this regulation or the Chief, Health Physics Office, with the concurrence of the Chairman, IRCC.

(4)

There will be no eating, chewing, smoking, drinking, or preparation or storage of food or drink in any radiation controlled area.

If spreadable radioactive material is present, personnel will moni. tor, wash, and remonitor the hands prior to leaving the area.

(5)

Horseplay in any form is strictly prohibited.

(6)

Appropriate handling procedures will be used at all times.

Maximum practical distance, shielding, and minimum exposure time will be observed when handling or working in the vicinity of radiation sources.

(7)

Prior to entering a radiation controlled area, check for any exposed breaks in the skin (i.e., open cuts or abrasions).

If any individual has breaks in the skin, he will not be permitted to enter the laboratory without adequate protective clothing or covering.

(8)

It is the responsibility of each individual to report to their supervisor any change in their health which may affect the safety of them-selves or others in the laboratory.

This includes, but is not limited to, pregnancy, prescribed medication, or skin problems.

Supervisors will direct these individuals to the Chief, Health Physics Office, who will contact the appropriate medical authority for evaluation.

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These instruments will be warmed up and checked using a radiation source prior to each use.

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Tools and other equipment used in radiation areas where spreadable radioactive material is present, will'be regarded as contami-nated until a survey shows that the item is within the appropriate maximum permissible limits.

(11) Film badges will be worn in.accordance with the procedures found in ANNEX E.

(12) All new procedures employing radiation sources will be rehearsed as a "dry run" before work with radiation sources is begun, especially if special handling tools or equipment are used.

Any faulty procedure or any defective or improperly designed handling equipment noted during such rehears-al, will be modified, repaired, or replaced and tested before being used in the actual operation with a radiation source.

(13)

Experimental procedures wia not be conducted without prior approval of the IRCC and will normally be done under the guidance of the Health Physics Office.

(14)

No radioactive source will be used in a nonradiation area in such a manner as to create radiation levels which, if an individual were continu-ously present in the area, could result in his receiving a dose in excess of two millirem (2 mrem) in any one hour or 100 millirem (100 mrem) in any seven consecutive days (see ANNEX F).

(15)

Locally-fabricated laboratory sources will contain less than 1.0 micoeurie of radioactive material.

Any deviation must be approved by the Chief, Health Physics Office, with concurrence of the Chairman, IRCC.

(16)

No radioactive materials shall be released or discharged to environmental air in average concentrations exceeding the values established in Appendix B, Title 10, CFR, Part 20, as measured at the final point of effective control.

Radioactive materials will not be released into any ' water system by the user, but will be reported to the Chief, Health Physics Office, for disposal.

(17) Any class given under the auspices of USACMLS which utilizes a radiation source will have an RSO assigned in addition to the primary in-structor, who must also be an RSO (see ANNEX G).

(18)

No one below the age of 18 or who is known to be pragnant will be allowed to enter a radiation area (dose rate in excess of 2 mrad per hour)

(see ANNEX H).

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Instructions to personnel working with radioactive material.

.(1)

Individuals working in or frequenting any portion of a controlled area, radiation area, or high-radiation area will be informed of the presence of radioactive materials or of radiation.

They will be instructed in the hazards associated:with exposure to such materials or radiations, in the precautions or procedures to minimize exposure, and on pertinent regulations which apply to that area.

(2) Prescribed monitoring equipment'(such as film badges and pocket

-dosimeters) will-be worn at all times in any radiation area unless otherwise authorized by the Chief, Health Physics Office (see ANNEX D).

(3)

Prescribed protective clothing will be worn at all times in radiation areas where spreadable radioactive material is present' and will not be worn outside a radiation area until the clothing is detennined to oe free of detectable contamination.

(See ANNEX D).

(4) Monitor hands, hair, face, and protective clothing and. equipment with appropriate instrumentation frequently during the work periods where spreadable contamination is present.

(5) Prior to leaving the radiation area, monitor all exposed areas of the body and personal clothing with appropriate instrumentation.

(6)

In the event any exposed area or personal clothing gives an indication of being contaminated, initiate appropriate decontamination proce-dures and contact the Health Physics Office immediately.'

(7)

Even if no contamination is found, the hands will be monitored, washed, then remonitored before leaving any facility where spreadable radioac-tive materials are used.

(8)

If an accidental overexposure has occurred or is suspected, the case will be referred to a medical officer who will determine the disposition of the case, including the need for medical examination.

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Environmental Surveys.

(1)

All areas where radioactive materials are used will be kept at or below the contamination limits specified in paragraph 6(f), Radiation Protec-tion Standards.

The Health Physics Office will perform surveys to ensure that the standards are met.

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-(2) The Health Physics Office will' maintain a standing operating procedure (SOP) which will describe.in detail procedures for accomplishing the environmental surveys.

The SOP will contain as a minimum:

(a)

Detailed procedures for conducting monthly environmental survcya in any area where' radioactive materials are used.

This will include areas to be surveyed, type of survey (smear, instrument, or air sample), and instruc-tions on how to canplete the survey.

(b)

Quality control procedures to ensure counting equipment and survey instruments are working properly and the results are traceable to the-National Bureau of Standards.

(c) Operating instructions for each type of instrument or counting system used to ensure radiation protective standards are met.

f.

Radiation protection standards.

(1) The maximum pennisaible exposure to ionizing radiation will be in strict accordance with the permissible limits specified in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20, "Standards of Protection Against Radiation," and AR 40-14. Where there is a conflict between the limits of the Federal Regula-tion and Department of the Army directives, the least value of noximum permis-sible exposure quoted shall govern.

(2) The intentional exposure of personnel to radistion for the purpose of medical or dental oingnosis or medical. therapy by members of the medical profession will not be considered in the maximum permissible exposure l

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(3)

The ma:inum permissible exposures referred to in 6f(1) shall not be interpreted as 11"! ting exposure of individuals to radiation where such exposures occur under emergency conditions and are for the purpose of minimiz-ing danger to life or property (see AR 40-14).

(4) Areas surveyed using approximate RADIAC instruments shall be considered contaminated with fixed contanination if smears are within limitu for removable contamination, but RADI AC instruments indicate the following:

(a)

The alpha contamination is in excess of 100 cpm /59 cm2 (for the 2 AC-3 probe of the IM-170 instrament) in an uncontrolled area or 250 cpm /59 cm on a work surface in a controlled area (above natural-background).

(b) The gross beta-gamma contamination produces an indicated dose rate in excess of 0.05 mrad /hr at one inch in an uncontrolled area or 0.2 mrad /hr at one inch on a work surface in a controlled area.

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The maximum permissible fixed contamination for skin surfaces shall be:

(a) For alpha contamination:

100 cpm /59 cm2 for hand or 50 cpn/69 cmd for general body (above natural background).

(b) For gross beta-gamma: 0.06 mrad /hr at one inch for hands or general body.

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Caution signs, labels, and signals.

(1)

All radiation areas will be conspicuously posted with signs, signals, or labels bearing the standard radiation caution symbol, as required by pertinent regulations; and secured to prevent entry by unauthorized person-nel.

No sign shall be removed or altered except by order cf the Chief, Health Physics Office, who shall maintain them in a manner to correctly indicate existing conditions.

(2)

A designated temporary radiation area will be defined by portaole signs and its boundary marked by a rope or chain.

(3)

All LASER and microwave operation areas will be pasted with the appropriate standard warning signs.

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Radiation emergencies.

(1) Any member of the staff and faculty who reccanize what he considers to be a radiation emergency (an incident showing evidence of losa or unauthorized use of a radiation source, accidental release of radioactive material or excessive radiation exposure or injury to personnel) will take immediate action during duty hours to notify one of the following personnel, listed in order of priority.

This individual will then take the necessary action to notify all other personnel listed as appropriate:

(a)

Chief, Health Physics Office, USACMLS (b)

Health Physics Technician, Health Physics Office j

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Chief, Radiological Laboratories, USACMLS (d)

Chief, Radiological Division, USACMLS (e)

Director, NBCPTD, USACMLS (f)

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(3)

During non-duty hours, such an emergency will be reported to USACHLS Staff duty Officer, who will notify personnel in priority listed in paragraph 6h(1) above.

(4) The Chief, Health Physics Office, is responsible for assessing the severity of the incident and making appropriate notification as prescribed by Title 10, CFR, Part 20, and pertinent DA directives.

(5)

The Chief, Health Physics Office, will ensure that a emergency response roster is furnished to the following:

(a)

Duty Officer, USACHLS (Book of Instructions)

(b)

Radiological Protection Officer, Fort McClellan, Alabama (c)

Fire Department, Fort McClellan, Alabama (d)

Emergency Operations Center, DPTSEC, Fort McClellan, Alabama (e)

Provost Marshal, Fort McClellan, Alabarna (f)

Duty Officer, Fort McClellen Alabama.

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Commanding General (1)

C, HPO (25)

Assistant Comandant (2)

C, Rad Div (25)

Dir, DCD (1)

C, Log Div (1) l Dir, DOES (1)

C, RHO (1) l Dir, D01D (1)

PM, Ft McC1 (2)

Dir, NBCPTD (1)

Fire Dept, Ft McC1 (2)

Dir, C&STD (1)

MEDDAC (2)

Orc of the Secy (2)

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e, ANNEX A R EFEREfJCES l

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Title 10, Parts 0-199, Code of Federal Regulations.

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Title 49, Parts 0177, Code of Federal Regulations.

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AR 40-5, ' Medical Services - Health and Environment.

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AR 40-14, Medical Services - Control and Recording Procedures for Exposure to Ionizing Radiation and Radioactive Materials.

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AR 40 46, Medical Services - Control of Health Hazards from LASERS and l

Other High Intensity Optical Sources.

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AR 200-1, Environmental Quality - Environmental Protection and l

Enhancement.

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AR 200-2, Environmental Quality - Environmental Effects of Army Actions.

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AR 385-10, Safety - The Army Safety Program.

9 AR 385-11, Safety - Ionizing Radiation Protection, as. supplemented by Fort McClellan.

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AR 385 40, Safety - Accident Reporting and Records.

11.

AR 700 64, Logistics - Radioactive Commodities in the D0D Supply Systems.

12.

Reports of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.

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SB 11-206, Personnel Dosimetry Supply and Service for Technical Ionizing l

Radiation Exposure Control.

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TB 43-0116, Identification of Radioactive Items in the Army Supply System.

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1. - Activity (Radioactivity). 'The number of nuclear transformations occurring in a given quantity of material per unit time.

The unit of meacare is the curie (C1).

2.

Calibration Sources.

Sources of known activity. traceable to National Bureau of Standards for calibration of RADIAC and labor.atory instruments.

3.

Coherent Light.

Light in which-all emitted waves are in phase; the type of light produced by LASERS (q.v.).

4.

Controlled (Restricted)' Area.

Any area to which access is controlled for the purpose of protecting persons from exposure to ionizing radiation or radioactive materials.

This means that a controlled (restricted) area re-quires control of access, occupancy, working conditions and egress.

5.

Curie. A unit of activity, or degree of radioactivity, of a radioactive substance.

One curie (C1) equals 3.70 x loto nuclear transformations per second.

6.

Chief, Health Physics.

The individual designated on official orders and approved by the NRC as Radiation Protection Officer (q.v.) for the USACMLS.

7.

Health Physics Office.

The primary radiation safety element of the USACMLS; it consists of the Health. Physicist and.the Health Physics techni-cian.

8.

High Radiation Area.

Any area, accessible to personnel, where ionizind

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Ionizing Radiation.

Electromagnetic or special radiation capable of.

producing ions, directly or indirectly in its passage through matter.

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This type of radiation does not include sound or radiowaves, visible,. infrared, or ultraviolet light or lasers.

10.

Ionizing Radiation Control Committee (IRCC).

A group of qualified personnel officially appointed by the Commandant to set local policy and to guide the radiation protection program.

11.

Laboratory Source.

A source which is made at the USACMLS for use ir.

laboratory exercises and contains less-than 1.0 microcurie of activity.

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Leak Test.

Test of how well a sealed source is containing its radioac-tive content.

13. LASER.

An acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation:; a device operating on this principle.

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Microwave.

Electromagnetic rad and 1011 ller tz ).

15. Monitoring (Area).

Routine monitoring of the radiation level or contami-nation of a certain area, building, roan or equipment.

16. Monitoring (Personnel). Monitoring any part of an individual including the breath, excretions, or any part of the clothing.

17 Occasionally Exposed Individual.

An individual whose work is not normally_ performed in a controlled (restricted) area and whose duties do not normally involved exposure to ionizing radiation or radioactive material.

However, such individuals may have reason to enter a controlled (restricted) area in the performance of their duties.

Examples are messengers, delivery-man, maintenance workers and students.

These individuals will not be permit-ted to receive an exposure to ionizina radiation in excess of that allowed to any individual in the population at large.

18. Occupational Exposure to Ionizing Radiation.

Exposure to ionizing radiation that is incurred as a result of an individual's (military or civil-ian) employment or duties which are'in direct support of the use of radioac-tive materials or equipment capable of producing ionizing radiation.

Occupa-tional exposure does not include the exposure of an individual, as a patient, to sources of ionizing radiation or radioactive material for the. purpose of medical or dental diagnosis or therapy of that person.

Occupational exposure does not include exposure to naturally occurring ionizing radiation.

19.

Personnel Monitoring Device.

A device designed to be worn or carried by a person for measuring radiation exposure.

Examples are film badges, thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD), se'

-e,ading pocket dosimeters, pocket chambers, and finger dosimeters. The term "personnel monitoring device" is synonymous with the term "personnel dosimeter."

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Radiation Area.

Any area, accessible to personnel, where radiation exists at such levels that a major portion of the body could receive in any hour a dose equivalent in excess of 5 millirems (mrem), or in any 5 consecu-

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tive days a dose equivalent in excess of 100 mrem.

Practically, this would be any area in which the exposure rate is greater than 2 millirem per hour (mrem /hr) but less than 100 millirem.

Also see "high radiation area."

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Radiation Protection Officer (RPO).

A person designated by the comman-The dant'and tasked with the supervision of the radiation protection program.

The RPO ensures compliance with current directives for radiation protection.

RPO for the USACMLS is normally the Chief, Health Physics Office.

Radiation Safety Officer (RS0).

A person who, by reason of training er 22.

experience, possesses a comprehensive understanding of the '.:azards associated with radiation. There are three categories:

a.

Category I:- A graduate of the Radio sgical Safety Course lor-the-equivalent as determined by the Ionizing Radiation Control Comr.ittee), who is H

competent to monitor.any scheduled exercise -involving radioisotopes appearing-in an approved POI of the USACMLS. Only a Category I RSO is authorized to use unsealed radioactive sources and act as RSO during the use or operation of the AN/UDM-1A, and/or M3A1.

b.

Category II: An individual who has graduated from the one week Operational Radiation Safety course (or the equivalent) and has received specialized training on hazards associated with exercises requiring Category l

II RS0s. Category II RS0s are authorized only in labs using sealed sources.

not exceeding 0.5 curies of activity.

They are to-be used in exercises in which the degree of hazard does not warrant the support of a Category I RSO, but which is beyond the capability of a Category III RSO.

c.

Category III: An individual competent to monitor those exercises involving radioisotopes in.which the degree of hazard does not warrant the support of a Cat.egory II RSO.- Category III RSos are authorized only in exercises and operations using sealed sources not exceeding 0.5 mil 11 curies of activity. Qualifications considered for appointment to this category include civilian or military experience with radioactive material, on-the-job train-ing, and complete knowledge of the mission assigned.

I 23 Radiation Sources. Materials or devices that emit or are capable of emitting ionizing radiation, including:

j Naturally occurring radioactive materials, a.

b.

Dyproduct materials.

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Source materials.

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Special nuclear materials, e.

Fission products.

f.

Materials containing induced or deposited radioactivity.

g.

Radiographic and fluorc.Tcopic equipment.

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Particle generators and accelerators.

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Electronic equipment that uses klystrons, magnetrons, or other electron tubes that produce X-rays.

24.

Radioactive Waste.

Includes the following:

a.

Property contaminated to the extent that decontaninstion is econo':i-cally unsound.

b.

Surplus radioactive material whose sale, transfer, or donation is prohibited.

c.

Surplus radioactive material that is determined to be unwanted after being advertised as surplus.

d.

Waste that is radioactive due to production, possession, or use of radioactive material.

25.

Radiation Work Penait (RWP):

A locally developed form completed by tne area supervisor and countersigned by the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) prior to the start of any work in a controlled (restricted) area.

It de-scribes the potential radiation hazards and protective clothing and equipment requirements for a given work assignment.

It also provides a record of radiation exposures received by persons during a given work assignment.

Tne MIP will be initiated by the area supervisor or the RPO when required to minimize the exposure of the radiation worker.

26.

Report, Survey.

A written record of the date, analysis, evaluation, disposition of radioactive materials and radiation levels, r(quired actione, and recommendations associated with performing a radiation aurvey.

27 Sealed Source.

Any radioactive material that is permanently bonded cr fixed in a capsule or matrix designed to prevent the release or dispersal of such radioactive material under the most severe conditions that may be encoun-tered in normal use or handling.

23. Survey (Radiation).

Evaluation of the radiation hazard incident to the production, use, or existence of radioactive materials or other sources of radiation under specific conditions.

The evaluation usually includes:

A physical survey of the disposition of materials and equipment.

a.

b.

Measurements or estimates of the levels of radiation involved.

Predictions of hazards resulting fran expected or possible channes in c.

materials or equipment.

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29. User.

An individual appointed by unanimous consent of the IRCC to directly supersise the use of radioactive material.

He will normally be the Chief, Radiolo.;ical Division, fBCPTD, USACMLS, with responsibilities as listeJ in this regulation.

He must be qualified as a Category I RSO with training and experiener in the biological effects of radiation and in principles and practices of - adiation protection, measurenents, instrumentation, and calcula-tions.

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v ANNEX C DEPORTING OF DEFECTS AND NON-COMPLI ANCE 1.

GENERAL.

The requirements of Section 206 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, are implemented as follows:

Each individual who has knowledge of a defect in radiation protection a.

equipment, or has knowledge of any act or condition which is in non-compliance with the rules and regulations of the NRC, the U.S. Army, or the USACMLS has a responsibility to report such knowledge and ensure that all substantial safety hazards are corrected.

b.

Any RSO observing a eituation which could cause a major incident, overexposure, or is likely to create contamination of personnel, is authorized to clear the laboratc. y and implement the reporting procedures found herein.

Failure to report defects and non-conpliance may result in civil c.

penalties by the NRC and/or action against each individual under UCMJ.

2.

REPORTING PROCEDURES.

Each individual who has knowledge of a defect or non-compliance will a.

report it, in writing, to their supervisor.

b.

Supervisors will forward each report directly to the Chief, Health Physics Office, The Chief, Health Physics Office, will determine if a defect or non-c.

compliance has occurred, and whether a substantial safety hazard exists or has existed.

The Chief, Health Physics Office, will also initiate immediate corrective actions, if any.

d.

Each report of a defect or non-compliance will be reviewed by the IRCC.

If a substantial srfety hazard exists or has existed, the IRCC will recommend to the Commandant, USACMLS, appropriate corrective actions to I

include a report to the NRC, The Chief, Health Physics Office, has the responsibility to proviJe to e.

each individual who reports a defect or non-compliance, in writing, the following information.

(1)

Whether a defect or non-compliance has in fact existed.

(2) Whether a substantial safety hazard has in fact existed.

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Corrective actions taken, if any.

(4)

A copy of the report to flRC, if any.

3.

APPEALS.

a.

Individuals who have made a report in accordance with this annex, and believe that a defect or non-compliance still exists, or that the corrective actions taken are inadequate, or that a required report to the flRC has not been made, must report, in writing, to the Cocrnandant, USACMLS.

b.

Individuals who have made a report in accordance with this annex, anJ have reported to the Commandant, USACMLS, and believe that a defect or non-compliance still exists, or that the corrective actions taken are inadequate, must report telephonically, and in writing, to the flRC (Region II).

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ANNEX D RADIATION SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR RADIATION CONTROLLED AREAS 1.

PURPOSE.

This annex prescribes the specialized radiation safety proce-dures for controlled areas under the jurisdiction of the Commandant, USACMLS.

These procedures will be amplified by authorized uses in their local SOPS.

Local SOPS will be reviewed by the Chief, Health Physics Office, and approve l by the IRCC.

In no case, will they be less stringent than the palicies and procedures contained in this memorandum.

2.

LABORATORIES, a.

Safety procedures for each lab will be determined by the level of hazard associated with the radioactive source and the procedures to be used.

The Radiological Division SOP will contain specific instructions for each lab exercise to include RSO requirements (see ANNEX G) specific safety procedures and instructions for the release of the lab.

b.

Any lab which does not meet contamination limits for controlled areas (paragraph 6e) will be restricted from use and reported to the Health Physics Office'immediately.

3.

SAFETY PROCEDURES.

a.

The use of all sources will be under the supervision of an ASO(s).

The movement of all sources between laboratories will be accomplished by a Category I RSO.

b.

The laboratories will normally be posted as controlled areas, radiation areas, or radioactive materials areas.

Handling tools will be used whenever a source is not specifically c.

designed for use with the hands.

Items in plastic bags will not be handled by students.

RS0s will handle these itens only by the corner of the bag..

Syringe shields will be utilized when preparing radioisotopes which are garna emitters.

d.

Personnel handling unsealed sources will monitor themselves and all handling equipment af ter the source is first removed fran its storage area and again af ter it is returned.

Personnel will not smoke, cat, chew, or drink in the laboratory.

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cuts or wounds will be covered prior to entering the laboratory.

Radiation levels and hazards will be explained to all personnel.

RS0s will be identi-fled to students.

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The Primary RSO will ensure that all personnel, film badges, sources, and instrumentation are accounted for prior to departing the training area.

Instructors will not release students without approval fror.: the Primary RSO.

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All solid contaninated low-level waste material generated will be

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i All waste material will be reported to the Health Physics Office for disposal.

h.

When liquid sources are in use, periooic checks will be made of the work area using a sensitive G-M instrument (pancake probe).

Smear tests will be made of the work area at the completion of the exercise to ensure that no contamination exists on the counter tops or floor surrounding the work area.

1.

All operations which involve source preparation, leak-testin6, preparing sources for transport, and inventories will utilize at least uso Category I RS0s.

Periodic checks of the area will be made during and after.

each coeration using an appropriate instrument.

Smear tests will be made of the work area at the completion of the operation to ensure that no unwanted conta:nination exists.

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All operations which are being performed for the first time will be rehearsed without radioactive material present under the guidance of the Chief, Health Physics Office.

k.

All sources, contaminated objects, and environmental samples will be clearly identified as radioactive material until permanent marking and deposi-tion is approved by the Chief, Health Physics Office.

4.

PERSOfitlEL MorlITORING EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE CLOTilING.

a.

The type of protective clothing and personnel monitoring equipment used by students will depend on the hazard associated with the source.

The SOP for each exercise will prescribe the requirements for protective clothing and personnel monitoring equipment.

As a minimum the following requirements will be adhered to:

(1) All instructors and RSO's will wear film badges when enterine, an area where radioactive sources are in use.

(2) Selected students (nermally class leaders) entering these areas will wear film badges.

The entire class will be issued film badges if they will be exposed to levels which could exceed two millirem per hour.

(3) Students under 18 years of age will wear film badges and self-reading dosimeters.

(4) Rubber gloves and aprons (or lab coat) will be used by each person handling or leak testing unsealed sources.

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Radiation Sources.

he radiation sources authorized for instruction in this arcs are:

(1) Uranium-233, on steel platea with a cerpmic bond. Maximum j

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The plates are mounted on concrete blocks inside the fenced area.

(2) Cesium-137, doubly encapsulated sources.

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activity 1.s not to exceed 500 millicuries, and only one source will be used at i

any time. Sources will be transported to and from the area each time they are i

to be used.

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Safety Procedures.

L (1) The use of all sources will be under the supervision of an l

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The Primary RSO will be a Category I RSO.

(2) Transportation of the Cesium-137 source will be by military vehicle and accomplished by at least two Category I RS0s.

Dose rates in the occupied portion of the vehicle will be less than two mrad per hour.- Loading 1

of the vehicle and dose rate measurements will-be accomplished by personnel from the Health Phy. sics Office.

k (3) The area will normally be posted as a controlled area (Caution-i Radioaotive Materials). The area will be posted as a radiation area when the Cesium-137 source is present.

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Personnel will not step on or handle the metallic plates, except Health Physics personnel during the conduct of maintenance.

The Cesium-137 source will be handled only by a Category I RSO, who will use an appropriate handling tool.

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Personnel will not Smoke, eat, chew, or drink in the Alpha Field.

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RS0s will be identi-j fied to all students.

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All personnel will be monitored prior to leaving the field for both alpha and beta-gamma contamination.

(9) Maintenance of the field will be superviseu by a Category I R:17 from the Health Physics Office.

(10) The Primary RSO will ensure that all personnel, film badges, sources, and instrumentation are accounted for prior to departing the trait.irm Instructors will not release students without approval fran the Primarj area.

RSO.

Personnel Monitoring Equipment and Protective Clothing.

c.

Students (1)

All, personnel entering this area will wear film badges.

under 18 years of age wil) also wear self-reading dosimeters (0-200 mrad).

(2)

Protective clothing will be worn by all personnel and consist of the following:

coveralls, booties, gloves, surgeon's cap, and protective mask.

All openings, pockets, and seams will be taped.

(3)

Decontamination facilities, to include showers and dress-out area (s), will be provided to all parsonnel.

6.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.

Emergency procedures are designed to minimize radiation hazards to all a.

personnel.

Any RSO observing a situation which could cause a major incident, overexposure, or is likely to create contamination of personnel, is authorized to clear the laboratory and implement the reporting procedures found in A'!NEX C.

b.

Any RSO observing a situation which has caused or is about to cause a major incident, overexposure, or contamination of personnel is authorized ta implement the emergency procedures found in ANNEX I.

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ANNEX E FILM RADGE SUPPORT 1.

This annex prascribes the film badge support requirements for all personnel who enter an environment influenced by radiation sources in the possession of the USACMLS.

The film badge is the primary personnel monitorin',

device. The information derived from the film packet it contains becomes a permanent, legal record.

Therefore, the film badge and the packet it contaires will not be open nor tampered with in any way by unauthorized personnel.

2.

The following procedures will be adhered to in order to ennure effective control of film badges:

All students who are required to enter a radiation area, and selected a.

students who are required to enter controlled areas only, and all students under 18 years of age, will fill out a request for film badge service prior to their first class using radioactive materials.

The responsibility for cot.ple-tion of the forms rests with the Primary RSO.

The responsibility for issuance of film badges rests with the Health Physics Office.

b.

Students will be assigr.ed a film badge by class roster.

c.

Students will pick up their film badges individually from designated issue points just prior to class.

Issues of film badges when required will be supervised by the primary RSO and the class leader.

d.

Once a film badge has been issued to an individual it becomes the individual's responsibility until it has been turned back. in to the issue poin t.

e.

Film badges will be firmly attached to the student's outer gannent abcve the hips and below the shoulders.

No one will remove the film badre at any time while in a radiation environment.

f.

Upon completion of the training exercise, students will turn film badges in to the issue point under the supervisior. of the class leader and the primary RSO.

3.

The following procedures will be adhered to in the event a film badge la lost or tampered with:

a.

a complete search of the area will be made ir. an attenpt to recover ::

lost film teaJge.

b.

All personnel (to include instructors) who have iny knowledge of th _

circumstances concerning a lost or tampered with film badge will report to tae 1

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All statements will be presented to the IRCC, wr La will make a c.

recocc.endation to the Ccanandant on further disciplinary action to be taken.

d.

Negligence on the part of the individual or instructor / safety personnel may result in disciplinary action under UCMJ.

4.

Filin badges will be issued to permanent party personnel and visitors by the Chief, Health Physics Office or other designated individuals in accordance with this and other p3rtinent regulations.

5.

'Ihe above procedures will apply to thermoluminescent dosi:neters (1LO) should the Army transition from the film badge to the TLD.

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General.

Every effort will be made to keep the total radiation Jose equivalent a.

and the dose conmitment to each person as far below the following radiation exposure standards as is reasonably achievable.

The necessity for cxposures will be weighed against the benefits expected.

b.

Each person who enters a radiation-controlled area under the jurisdiction of the Cannandant, USACMLS, will be afforded radiation safety...

least equal to that required by Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 19 cnd 20.

2.

Occupational Exposure, Individuals who are employed by or are members of the Armed forces wh>

a.

nre occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation shall have a DD Form 1141 (rRecord of Exposure to Ionizing Radiation") or computerized equivalent maintained to record the exposures.

They will not be permitted to receive in any period of one calendar quarter a dose in excess of the limita specified in the following table:

Rems per Calendar Quarter (1) ' dhole body, head and trunk, active blood-formina organs, lens er eyes, or gonads.

1.P5 (or in excess of 5 (N-18) rem total lifetime dose, where N equals the preser.t age in years).

(2)

Hand; and forearms; feet and ankles.

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Skin of whole body; thyroid..

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?c/ hen an individual has received a dose of ionizing radiation in an amount exceeding 1.25 rem per calendar quarter, he shall be removed fran duties involving occupational exposure to ionizing radiation until suosequent exposure limitations are established in consultation with canpetent medical authority.

Reports of expoaure in excess of the limitations will be made in acccrdance with applicable directives.

3 Nonaccupational Exposure.

Nonoccupational exposure is an exposure to ionizing radiation to visitors, students, and others who ire not assigned at radiation workers.

Individuals in this category will not be permitted to receive in any period of one calendar quarter a dose in excess cf the one-tenth limits specified in the previous table.

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Exposure of Minors.

In no case will personnel under 18 in a workin.: or training status receive in any period of a calendar quarter frc<n radioactive material and other sources of radiation in the possession of the Cheinie:a1 School a dose in excess of the limits specified in 3 above (i.e., 125 mrem).

5.

Pregnant Females.

Pregnant females vill not enter radiation-controlled ANNEX H describes the policy for irnplementing this procedure.

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ANNEX G RADI ATION SAFETY OFFICER RBQUIRD4ENTS 1.

PURFOSE.

This annex describes the Radiation Safety Officer (RS0) require -

ments for operations and instruction at the USACMLS.

2.

GENER AL.

a.

Radiation Safety Officer (RS0).

A person who by reason of training or experience, possesses a comprehensive understanding of the hazards associated with radiation.

There arc three categories: ' Category I, II, and III.

Qualifications for each category are described in ANNEX A.

b.

An RSO will not be assigned as the primary instructor during Category I exercise in which is is assigned a radiation safety function.

The Chief,

!!ealth Physics Office, may make exception to this when it is necessary due to personnel shortages.

lach exception will be documented and reporte1 to the r

IRCC.

In the event of a difference of opinion bet 9een the instructor and the RSO concerning a radiological exercise or operation, the cenior member of the staff and faculty present will make the decision after being advised' by the RSO.

Instances of such conflict will be reported to the chief of the instruc-tional element concerned and to the Chief, Health Physics Office.

3.

RSO REQUIREMENTS.

a.

The Radiological Division SOP will contain specific RSO requirements for each instructional exercise which involve radioactive material.

The SDP will list both the category of RSO and the RSO to student ratio.

b.

As a minimum, the following rules apply to labs when radioactive sources are in use.

(1) Operations involving the movement of radioactive material, the repair of instruments containing radioactive check sources, and the set up of exercises require Category I RSos.

(2)

Instructional exercises require Category I, II or II RS0s at a minimum level of 1 RSO per 10 students or remainder-(21 students require 3 RSos).

(3)

Instructional exercises involving unsealed sources or those with a high potential for injury (UDM/1 A, M3A1) require Category I RS0s at a level of 1 RSO per 6 students.

(4)

Instructional exercise involving sources with a moderate potential for injury ( AN/UDM-2, AN/UDM-7C, AN/UDM 6) require Category II RSO's at a level of 1 RSO per 6 students.

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Demonstrations where the students do not handle radioactive sources require one RSO in addition to the primary instructor.

(6) Tae above requirements do not apply to Army type-classified materials which were designed to be used by non-!!OS specific soldiers (e.

M43A1 cheraical agent detector and the Chemical Agent ilonitor).

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G ENER AL.

Exposure of an embryo or fetus to ionizinr, radia; ion either internally or externally may cause an increased risk of childhooJ cancer.

Several studies have attempted to evaluate this riak at occupational expocure levels, and the risk is considered to be very low.

However, it is impessible to state that the risk is zero.

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POLICY, It is the policy of the USACMLS that females known to De prec.nant will not enter radiation-controlled areas.

3.

PR OCEDUR ES. s,a a.

The Chief, Health Physics Office, is responsible for managing this prop, ram.

The primary RSO is responsible for informing all fenales who are required to enter radiation-controlled areas of the health hazards connected with prenatal exposure and the requirements of this memorandum.

b.

It is the responsibility of each female who is required to enter a radiation-controlled area to inform the Chief, Health Physics Office, if she is pregnant or believes herself to be.

c.

Copica of NRC Regulatory Guide 8.13, Instruction Concerning Prenatal Radiation Exposure, will be made ;vailable to each f emale who is required to enter a radiation area.

d.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) testing or other available teat, will be made available to each female who must enter a radiation area.

Results of HCG testing will be provided only to the individual.

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ANNEX I RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1.

PURPOSE.

This annex provides instructions to personnel that may be required to deal with a radiological emergency.

This includes, but is not limited to: contaninated injured personnel; fire, flooi, or other emergency in a radiation area; or tne uncontrolled release of radioactive material.

This Annex supplements the Fort McClellan Radiological Accident / Incident Response and Assistance Plan (FM-PAIHAP).

2.

SCOPE.

The instructions in this annex are applicable to all personnel required to deal with an emergency caused by, or involving, radioactive material owned or used by the USACMLS.

In addition, all personnel in the immediate area must observe applicable instructions.

3.

RESPONSIBILITIES.

a.

The Cnief, llealth Physics Office, USACf'LS, is responsible for puolication and revision of this annex.

He will also ensure that copies are posted where required, including the duty officer book, USACMLS.

b.

All individuals using, handling, or responsible for radioactive materials will familiarize thenselves with the procedures contained in this annex.

c.

The individual discovering a radiological ccergency is responsible for the following:

(1) flotification of one of the individuals listed on the enen'.en:y response roster, and if medical attention is required, Noble Ar.ny Hospital, (2)

Accomplishment of immediate actions required in paragraph 5, tnis annex.

d.

Individuals listed on the emergency response roster are to be familiar with this annex, and upon notification of an emergency ensure other listed individuals are notified as appropriate.

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RADIOLOGICAL H A7. ARDS, GENEP AL.

Exposure to ionizing radiation with'n limits specifiel by federal a.

regulations is considered to have no significant long or short term effect.

All areas utilized by USACffLS are maintained so that radiation levels are within federal guidelines for exposure of the general publish or placed off limits to the general public.

Radiation levels are maintained well within federal guidelines by Iceking strong sources of radiation inside lead, steel, I-1

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Since this "shielding" is generally very strong and completely contained, the source there is little danger from the e sources.

b.

Whenever a potentially dangerous radiation level is being produced, at least two safety officers must be present.

This lessens the chance of havin,'.

an emergen(' with no expertise on hand.

c.

Radioactive material which is taken into the human body either throu t inhalation, ingestion, or open wounds produces more physiological damage than much greater amounts of material outside of the body.

This makes it important for persons involved in ;r near the accident to avoid eating, drinkini, smoking, and breathing in of smoke or fumes.

Wounds should be washed and covered.

5.

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS.

The first few minutes af ter discovery of a radiological accident can be most critical if there are injured persons involved.

During this period, those persons present must take irrediate actions to render first aid (if required), control personnel exposure, and control the spread of contamination, in that order.

The following guidana'.a provided for accomplishment of these tasks; houever, gooJ judgment must be exercised in its application.

a.

First aid.

Normal first aid procedures may be uaed with the followinc exceptions, modif(cations, and considerations:

(1)

Only those persons with severe (i.e., life endangering) injuriea should be treated prior to removal from the immediate site of the accident.

Primary consideration must be given to life saving procedures.

Once life saving procedures have been accanplished, the, angers of removal of the individual from the site must be weighed against the danJ,ers of radiation exposure if he remains at the site.

Die least injurious approach is the wt desirable.

In either event, decontamination of injured personnel should segin as soon as possible with emphasis on removal of cross amounts of radioictive contaminants especially from the vicinity of wounds.

(2)

Personnel with mir.or injuries should be removed from the immediate site of the accident and decontaminated before treatment is given.

b.

Control of Personnel Radiation Exposuie.

The priority of radictian exposure control is seuond only to the safety of hu.7.an life and limb.

There-fore, after emergency first aid has been rendered, all efforts should ue directed towards the reduction of personnel radiation exposure.

Towards this end, it should be remembered that any unnecessary radiation expasure is considered excessive.

The following guidelines are provided:

(1) Die exposure is controlled by minimizing exposure time, by increasing the distance between sources and personnel and by placing san-dense material between sources and personnel.

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First aid for minor injuries shvuld be delayed until af ter decontanination is completed.

(3)

Personnel who, for medical reasons, must be evacuated from the accident site should be decontaminated to the greatest extent possible before evacuation.

Hospital and medical personnel must be informed of radioactive contamination if decontamination is not complete.

(4)

If there has been a fire or if airborne release of radioactive material is suspected, nose wipes will be taken from all individuals in the vicinity of the accident before they are released fran the site. Wipes will be protected and will be identified as a minimum by unit or telephone number and name.

(5)

In any case, the name, address, unit, and telephone number will be obtained from each person involved and retained until follow-up action is complete.

(6) Collect all film badges anJ other dosimetric devices once danger of exposure has passed.

Arrange for immediate processing of film badges.

Read and record the data taken fran direct reading dosimeters.

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Radioactive Contanination Control.

Proper control of radioactive contamination contributes not only to the task of personnel expacure control but to the eventual task of area decontamination.

(1)

Immediately upon discovery of an accident, take all possible steps to close off the area of the accident to include sealing windows and doorways, shutting off the ventilation system, and limiting access to the area.

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If fire is involved, extinguish the fire as quickly as possible and take precautions to prevent water run-offs from leaving the area by way of the storm or sanitary sewer.

(3) Contain and isolate all contaninated or possible contaminated personnel and equipment until decontamination and monitoring, are complete.

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If it is essential to renove any individual or piece of equipt >nt from the scene before decontamination is complete, take all precautions to prevent the cross-contamination of otherwise unconta:ninated personnel, area-equipments, and vehicles.

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A contanination-free area should be established and no contaninated personnel or article should be allowed within this area.

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Suspect that everyone and everything in the area of the accident is contaminated until it is shown to be otherwise.

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DECONTAMINATION.

Once all personnel have been removed from the innediate vicinity of the accident, decontamination efforts will be directed tasards decontamination of personnel with priority to the injured.

Area decontamination should be attempted only under the direction of the Chief, Health Physics Office, USACMLS.

a.

A clearly defined line ("hot line") should be established at whlen personnel and equipment are monitored out of the area and beyond which no contaminated articles are allowed.

b.

Personnel decontamination is accanplished by washing normally with available soap and water.

The amount of water should be kept to a minimum and must be contained, not allowed to flow into the canitary sewer systel.

c.

Minor wounds may be flushed with a dilute solution of sodium chloride (salt) or with plain water to stimulate bleeding and to remove traces of radioactive materials. Once wounds have been decontaminated anJ bandaged they must be protected against recontamination.

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Decontamination must continue until the Chief, Health Physics Office er other competent authority has detennined, through instrument r adi~gs, t. 3L the renaining levels of radioactivity are within established r,uidelin.L.

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PRECAUTIONS WHILE FICHTING FIRES IN A RADI ATION AREf..

Specific instruc-tion for each area containing radioactive material will be prepared by the Health Physics Office anJ distributed to appropriate emer,',ency personnel, i

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AN!!EX J IONIZING RADIATION CCNTROL COMMITTEE 1.

Ionizing Radiation Control Committee (IRCC) will be organized as outlineu in Fcrt McClellan Supplenent 1 to AR 385 11.

The installation (Fcrt McClellan) IRCC will also serve ss the Radiation control Coninittee for the U.S. Army Chemical School.

2.

Duties and responsibilities of the IRCC are listed in the Fort McClellan l

Supplement 1 to AR 385-11.

The following duties are in addition to those listed in the Supplement.

a.

The IRCC has the primary responsibility for the Radiation Safety Program at the U.S. Army Chemical School.

The IRCC is responsible for estab-lishing this Radiation Safety Program.

b.

Establish requirements for NRC licenses, DA Radiation Authorizatior.s, DA Radiation Permits, renewals, and amendments, and initiate applications for these documents.

c.

Approve procurement of new radiation sources within the authorization of the specific NRC licenses issued to the USACMLS.

d.

Approve proposed uses of radiation sources.

e.

Approve storage and training areas for radiation sources.

f.

Acprove local SOPS for the use of radiation sources.

g.

Approve classes needing RSO support and specify the categories of RSO r equired.

h.

Approve the use of protective equipment and material required for br.plementation of the Radiation Safety Program and specify additional protec-tive measures as required.

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Appoint by unaninous consent the designated user or users of radioactive materials.

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Approve or disapprove those personnel recommended by the user or u.:ers to serve as RSO.

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Approve training requirements for RSO.

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Review recommendations for disposal of radioactive materials and direct the Chief, Health Physics Office, to initiate procedures as required.

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materials and recommend remedial action.

Investigate reports of defects or non-canpliance and reca. r.enJ acti.>n.

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Radiation Safety Program.

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Review records of.ispections of the Radiation Safety Progra:n by outside agencies.

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