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Colorado Regulations 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 5

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1 DRAFT A 02/18/2020 2 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 3 Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division 4 RADIATION CONTROL - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC 5 OPERATIONS 6 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Commented [JSJ1]:

Editorial note 1: All comments (such as this one) shown in 7 [Editors Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.] the right side margin of this draft document are for information purposes only to assist the reader in understanding the 8 _________________________________________________________________________ proposed rule change during the review and comment process.

9 Adopted by the Board of Health on June 16, 2021; effective August 14, 2021. These side margin notes are not part of the rule and all comments will be deleted prior to publication of the final rule.

10 PART 5: RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS Editorial note 2: Alignment and formatting corrections and minor typographical adjustments may be made in the rule and 11

5.1 Purpose and Scope

. may not be specifically identified with a side margin comment.

12 Editorial note 3: The acronym RATS 2020-1 refers to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulatory action tracking system (RATS). This system is used to identify and 13 [ * *

• DENOTES UNAFFECTED SECTIONS/PROVISIONS IN THE DRAFT RULE] summarize changes to federal regulations that may be required for adoption by an NRC agreement state. To 14 * *

• maintain agreement state status, Colorados radiation regulations must be compatible with federal regulations of the NRC.

15 5.1.4 Applicability.

Colorado statute also prescribes that the radiation control regulations must be consistent with the model regulations of 16 5.1.4.1 Part 5 applies to all licensees or registrants who use sources of radiation for industrial the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc.

17 radiography. Radiation machines and sealed radioactive sources are both covered by (CRCPD). The CRCPD model regulation equivalent to part 5 18 Part 5, except for sections which are applicable only to sealed radioactive sources. was last updated in 2015.

19 5.1.4.2 The provisions and requirements of this part are in addition to, and not in substitution for, Commented [JSJ2]:

20 other requirements of these regulations. In particular, the general requirements and These dates reflect anticipated adoption and effective dates 21 provisions of Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 17, and 1722 apply to applicants, licensees and based on the current rulemaking schedule. Dates are subject to change pending additional review, approvals, and 22 registrants subject to this part. Parts 3 and 17 apply to licensing and transportation of department rulemaking and Board of Health schedules.

23 radioactive material. Part 2 applies to the registration of radiation machines. Part 5 does Commented [JSJ3]: This provision amended to incorporate 24 not apply to medical uses of x-ray sources of radiation that are governed by Parts 6 and the requirements of Part 22 related to radioactive materials 25 2420. security, and to update a reference due to a prior change in rule numbering.

26 5.1.5 Published Material Incorporated by Reference.

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27 Published material incorporated in Part 5 by reference is available in accord with 1.4. This section amended for consistency with the Colorado Administrative Procedure Act (24-4-103(12.5)(a)(2), CRS).

28 5.1.5.1. Throughout this Part 5, federal regulations, state regulations, and 29 standards or guidelines of outside organizations have been adopted and 30 incorporated by reference. Unless a prior version of the incorporated 31 material is otherwise specifically indicated, the materials incorporated by 32 reference cited herein include only those versions that were in effect as of 33 the most recent effective date of this Part 5 (August 2021), and not later 34 amendments or editions of the incorporated material.

35 5.1.5.2. Materials incorporated by reference are available for public inspection, and 36 copies (including certified copies) can be obtained at reasonable cost, 1

CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 37 during normal business hours from the Colorado Department of Public 38 Health and Environment, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management 39 Division, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, Colorado 80246.

40 Additionally, https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/radregs identifies where the 41 incorporated materials are available to the public on the internet at no cost.

42 Due to copyright restrictions certain materials incorporated in this Part are 43 available for public inspection at the state publications depository and 44 distribution center.

45 5.1.5.3. Availability from Source Agencies or Organizations.

46 (1) All federal agency regulations incorporated by reference herein are 47 available at no cost in the online edition of the Code of Federal 48 Regulations (CFR) hosted by the U.S. Government Printing Office, 49 online at www.govinfo.gov.

50 (2) All state regulations incorporated by reference herein are available 51 at no cost in the online edition of the Code of Colorado Regulations 52 (CCR) hosted by the Colorado Secretary of States Office, online at 53 https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/RegisterHome.do.

54 55 (3) Copies of the standards or guidelines of outside organizations are 56 available at no cost or for purchase from the source organizations 57 below.

58 59 (a) American National Standards Institute, Inc.

60 25 West 43rd Street 61 New York, New York 10036 62 Phone (212) 642-4900 63 ansi.org 64 5.2 Definitions.

65 As used in this part, these terms have the definitions set forth as follows:

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• 67 Certifiable cabinet x-ray system means an existing uncertified x-ray system that has been modified to 68 meet the certification requirements specified in 21 CFR Part 1020.40 (April 1, 2009).

69 Certified cabinet x-ray system means an x-ray system that has been certified in accordance with 21 70 CFR Part 1010.2 (April 1, 2009), as being manufactured and assembled pursuant to the provisions of 21 71 Part CFR 1020.40 (April 1, 2009).

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• 73 5.3 Exemptions.

74 5.3.1 Uses of certified and certifiable cabinet x-ray systems are exempt from the requirements of Part 5 Commented [JSJ5]:

75 except for the following:Certified and certifiable cabinet x-ray systems are exempt from the Provision is updated, parallel with the proposed changes to 76 requirements of Part 5, but shall follow the requirements of Part 8. Part 8. Instead of listing the requirements applicable to cabinet x-ray systems in Part 5, the requirements of Part 8 are applied.

77 5.3.1.1 For certified and certifiable cabinet x-ray systems, including those designed to allow 78 admittance of individuals:

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 79 (1) No registrant shall permit any individual to operate a cabinet x-ray system until Commented [JSJ6]:

80 the individual has received a copy of and instruction in the operating procedures The requirements for training that are applicable to cabinet x-81 for the unit and has demonstrated competence in its use. Records that ray systems are addressed in the proposed Part 8, Section 8.3.3, and 8.4.11.

82 demonstrate compliance with this subparagraph shall be maintained for 83 Department inspection until disposal is authorized by the Department.

84 (2) Tests for proper operation of interlocks must be conducted and recorded at Commented [JSJ7]:

85 intervals not to exceed six months. Records of these tests shall be maintained for The requirements for testing of interlocks and other safety 86 Department inspection until disposal is authorized by the Department. devices at 6 month intervals and that are applicable to cabinet x-ray systems are addressed in the proposed Part 8, Section 8.4.10.

87 (3) The registrant shall perform an evaluation of the radiation exposure to determine 88 compliance with 4.14.1 and 4.14.3, and 21 CFR 1020.40 (April 1, 2004) (Cabinet Commented [JSJ8]:

89 X-Ray Systems, 39 Federal Register 12986, April 10, 1974), at intervals not to The requirements for surveys that are applicable to cabinet x-90 exceed one year. Records of these evaluations shall be maintained for ray systems are addressed in the proposed Part 8, Section 91 Department inspection for two years after the evaluation. 8.2 (cabinet radiography definition), Section 8.4.5, and 8.5.

92 5.3.1.2 Certified cabinet x-ray systems shall be maintained in compliance with 21 CFR 1020.40 Commented [JSJ9]:

93 (April 1, 2004) (Cabinet X-Ray Systems, 39 Federal Register 12986, April 10, 1974), and Section 8.4 of the proposed Part 8, requires cabinet x-ray 94 no modification shall be made to the system unless prior Department approval has been systems to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 1020.40.

Additionally, under the exemption section of Part 8 (Section 95 granted. 8.3.5), modifications to the device would require Department approval.

96 5.3.21 Industrial uses of hand-held light intensified imaging devices are exempt from the requirements of 97 this Part if the dose rate 45 cm (18 inches) from the source of radiation to any individual does not 98 exceed 0.02 millisievert (2 millirem) per hour. When this dose rate limit is exceeded, such devices 99 shall meet the applicable requirements of this part and the licensing or registration requirements 100 of Part 2 or Part 3, or Part 8 as applicable.

101 102 * *

• 103 104 5.7 Limits on External Radiation Levels From Storage Containers and Source Changers.

105 The maximum exposure rate limits for storage containers and source changers are 2 millisievert (200 106 mrem) per hour at any exterior surface, and 0.1 millisievert (10 mrem) per hour at 1 meter from any 107 exterior surface with the sealed source in the shielded position. Commented [JSJ10]:

Formatted for unneeded spaces/gaps in current rule.

108 109 * *

• 110 111 5.10 Leak Testing and Replacement of Sealed Sources. Commented [JSJ11]:

Section 5.10 is formatted for alignment of text. No changes to 112 5.10.1 The replacement of any sealed source fastened to or contained in a radiographic exposure the actual regulatory requirements are being proposed.

113 device and the leak testing of any sealed source must be performed by persons authorized to do 114 so by the Department, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or another Agreement State.

115 5.10.2 The opening, repair, or modification of any sealed source must be performed by persons 116 specifically authorized to do so by the Department, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or 117 another Agreement State.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 118 5.10.3 Testing and recordkeeping requirements.

119 5.10.3.1 Each licensee who uses a sealed source shall have the source tested for 120 leakage at intervals not to exceed 6 months. The leak testing of the source must 121 be performed using a method approved by the Department, the Nuclear 122 Regulatory Commission, or by another Agreement State. The wipe sample 123 should be taken from the nearest accessible point to the sealed source where 124 contamination might accumulate. The wipe sample must be analyzed for 125 radioactive contamination. The analysis must be capable of detecting the 126 presence of 185 becquerel (0.005 µCi) of radioactive material on the test sample 127 and must be performed by a person specifically authorized by the Department, 128 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or another Agreement State to perform the 129 analysis.

130 5.10.3.2 The licensee shall maintain records of the leak tests in accordance with 5.27.

131 5.10.3.3 Unless a sealed source is accompanied by a certificate from the transferor that 132 shows that it has been leak tested within 6 months before the transfer, it may not 133 be used by the licensee until tested for leakage. Sealed sources that are in 134 storage and not in use do not require leak testing, but must be tested before use 135 or transfer to another person if the interval of storage exceeds 6 months.

136 5.10.4 Any test conducted pursuant to 5.10.2 and 5.10.3 that reveals the presence of 185 becquerel 137 (0.005 µCi) or more of removable radioactive material must be considered evidence that the 138 sealed source is leaking. The licensee shall immediately withdraw the equipment involved from 139 use and shall have it decontaminated and repaired or disposed of in accordance with Department 140 regulations. A report must be filed with the Department within 5 days of any test with results that 141 exceed the threshold in this paragraph, describing the equipment involved, the test results, and 142 the corrective action taken.

143 5.10.5 Each exposure device using depleted uranium (DU) shielding and an S tube configuration must 144 be tested for DU contamination at intervals not to exceed 12 months.

145 5.10.5.1 The analysis must be capable of detecting the presence of 185 becquerel (0.005 146 µCi) of radioactive material on the test sample and must be performed by a 147 person specifically authorized by the Department, the Nuclear Regulatory 148 Commission, or another Agreement State to perform the analysis.

149 5.10.5.2 Should such testing reveal the presence of DU contamination, the exposure 150 device must be removed from use until an evaluation of the wear of the S-tube 151 has been made.

152 5.10.5.3 Should the evaluation reveal that the S-tube is worn through, the device may not 153 be used again. DU shielded devices do not have to be tested for DU 154 contamination while not in use and in storage.

155 5.10.5.4 Before using or transferring such a device, however, the device must be tested 156 for DU contamination, if the interval of storage exceeds 12 months.

157 5.10.5.5 A record of the DU leak-test must be made in accordance with 5.27.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 160 161 5.13 Permanent Radiographic Installations.

162 5.13.1 Each entrance that is used for personnel access to the high radiation area in a permanent 163 radiographic installation must have either.

164 5.13.1.1 An entrance control of the type described in Part 4, Section 4.19 of these 165 regulations that causes the radiation level upon entry into the area to be reduced; or 166 * *

• 167 5.14 Labeling, Storage, and Transportation.

168 5.14.1 The licensee may not use a source changer or a container to store radioactive material unless the Commented [JSJ12]:

169 source changer or the storage container has securely attached to it a durable, legible, and clearly 5.14.1 is formatted for alignment of text. No changes to 170 visible label bearing the standard trefoil radiation caution symbol conventional colors, i.e., regulatory requirements are proposed.

171 magenta, purple or black on a yellow background, having a minimum diameter of 25 mm, and the 172 wording:

173 CAUTION*

174 RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL 175 NOTIFY CIVIL AUTHORITIES [or NAME OF COMPANY]

176 *or DANGER 177 178 * *

• 179 180 5.20 Personnel Monitoring.

181 5.20.1 The licensee or registrant shallmay not permit any individual to act as a radiographer or a Commented [JSJ13]: The provisions of 5.20 are revised for 182 radiographer's assistant unless, at all times during radiographic operations, each individual consistency with 2020 amendments to 10 CFR Part 34.47.

183 wears, on the trunk of the body, a direct reading dosimeter, an operating alarming ratemeter, and NRC amended this federal rule to authorize the use of modern 184 a personnel dosimeter. that is processed and evaluated by an accredited National Voluntary individual monitoring devices for industrial radiography 185 Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) processor. At permanent radiographyic installations operations. In the past, NRC has required the use of 186 where other appropriate alarming or warning devices are in routine use, or during radiographic personnel dosimetry that is processed and evaluated by an 187 operations using radiation machines, the wearing of an alarming ratemeter is not required. accredited National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) processor. Some new dosimetry devices do not require the type of processing envisioned in the text of 188 5.20.1.1 Pocket dosimeters must have a range from zero to 2 millisievert (200 mrem) and the current rule and may instead be read directly by internet-189 must be recharged at the start of each shift. Electronic personal dosimeters may enabled computers, smartphones, and tablets. The design of these newer devices (rather than the qualifications of the 190 only be used in place of ion-chamber pocket dosimeters.

processor) allow for collection of accurate dose information.

The proposed rule is rephrased to allow the use of individual 191 5.20.1.2 Each personnel dosimeter must be assigned to and worn by only one individual. monitoring devices that do not require NVLAP processing.

Section 5.20 is also formatted for alignment of text.

192 5.20.1.3 Film badges must be exchanged at periods not to exceed one monthreplaced at 193 least monthly and all other personnel dosimeters processed and evaluated by NRC RATS 2020-1 194 an accredited NVLAP processor must be replaced at periods not to exceed three NRC Compatibility C 195 monthsquarterly.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 196 5.20.1.4 After replacement, each personnel dosimeter must be processed as soon as 197 possible.All personnel dosimeters must be evaluated at least quarterly or 198 promptly after replacement whichever is more frequent.

199 5.20.2 Direct reading dosimeters, such as pocket dosimeters or electronic personal dosimeters, must be 200 read and the exposures recorded at the beginning and end of each shift, and records must be 201 maintained in accordance with 5.34.

202 5.20.3 Pocket dosimeters, or electronic personal dosimeters, must be checked at periods not to exceed 203 12 months for correct response to radiation, and records must be maintained in accordance with 204 5.34. Acceptable dosimeters must read within plus or minus 20 percent of the true radiation 205 exposure.

206 5.20.4 If an individual's pocket dosimeter indicates a reading off-scale or if the electronic personal 207 dosimeter reading exceeds 2 millisievert (200 mrem), and the possibility of radiation exposure 208 cannot be ruled out as the cause, the individual's personnel dosimeter must be sent for 209 processing within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

210 5.20.4.1 In addition, the individual may not resume work associated with use of sources of 211 radiation until a determination of the individual's radiation exposure has been 212 made. This determination must be made by the radiation safety officer or the 213 radiation safety officer's designee.

214 5.20.4.1 The results of this determination must be included in the records maintained in 215 accordance with 5.34.

216 5.20.5 If the personnel dosimeter that is required by 5.20.1 is lost or damaged, the worker shall cease 217 work immediately until a replacement personnel dosimeter meeting the requirements of 5.20.1 is 218 provided and the exposure is calculated for the time period from issuance to loss or damage of 219 the personnel dosimeter. The results of the calculated exposure and the time period for which the 220 personnel dosimeter was lost or damaged must be included in the records maintained in 221 accordance with 5.34.

222 5.20.6 Reports received from the accredited NVLAP personnel dosimeter processor Dosimetry results Commented [JSJ14]:

223 must be retained in accordance with 5.34. Provision is updated for consistency with the language of 10 CFR Part 34.47(f).

224 5.20.7 Each alarming ratemeter must:

225 5.20.7.1 Be checked to ensure that the alarm functions properly before using at the start 226 of each shift; 227 5.20.7.2 Be set to give an audible alarm signal at a preset dose rate of 5 millisievert (500 228 mrem) per hour; with an accuracy of plus or minus 20 percent of the true 229 radiation dose rate; 230 5.20.7.3 Require special means to change the preset alarm function; and 231 5.20.7.4 Be calibrated at periods not to exceed 12 months for correct response to 232 radiation. The licensee shall maintain records of alarming ratemeter calibrations 233 in accordance with 5.34.

234 5.21 Radiation Surveys. Commented [JSJ15]:

Section 5.21 is formatted for alignment.

235 5.21.1 The licensee or registrant shall: No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 236 5.21.1.1 Conduct all surveys with a calibrated and operable radiation survey instrument 237 that meets the requirements of 5.9; 238 5.21.1.2 Conduct a survey of the radiographic exposure device and the guide tube after 239 each exposure when approaching the device or the guide tube.

240 (1) The survey must determine that the sealed source has returned to its shielded 241 position before exchanging films, repositioning the exposure head, or dismantling 242 equipment.

243 (2) Radiation machines shall be surveyed after each exposure to determine that the 244 machine is off; 245 5.21.1.3 Conduct a survey of the radiographic exposure device whenever the source is Commented [JSJ16]:

246 exchanged and whenever a radiographic exposure device is placed in a storage Correction of cross-reference error.

247 area as defined in 5.35.2, to ensure that the sealed source is in its shielded 248 position; and 249 5.21.1.4 Maintain records in accordance with 5.35.

250 251 * *

• 252 253 5.27 Records of Leak Testing of Sealed Sources and Devices Containing DU. Commented [JSJ17]:

Section 5.27 is formatted for alignment of text.

No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

254 5.27.1 Each licensee shall maintain records of leak test results for sealed sources and for devices 255 containing DU.

256 5.27.1.1 The results must be stated in units of becquerel (microcurie).

257 5.27.1.2 The licensee shall retain each record for 3 years after it is made or until the 258 source in storage is removed.

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• 261 5.29 Utilization Logs. Commented [JSJ18]:

Section 5.29 is formatted for alignment of text.

262 5.29.1 Each licensee or registrant shall maintain utilization logs showing for each source of radiation the No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

263 following information:

264 5.29.1.1 A description, including the make, model, and serial number of the radiation 265 machine or the radiographic exposure device, transport, or storage container in 266 which the sealed source is located; 267 5.29.1.2 The identity and signature of the radiographer to whom assigned; 268 5.29.1.3 The location and dates of use, including the dates removed and returned to 269 storage; and 7

CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 270 5.29.1.4 For permanent radiographic installations, the dates each radiation machine is 271 energized.

272 5.29.2 The licensee or registrant shall retain the logs required by 5.29.1 for 3 years.

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• 275 5.32 Records of Training and Certification. Commented [JSJ19]:

Section 5.32 is formatted for alignment of text.

No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

276 5.32.1 Each licensee or registrant shall maintain the following records for 3 years:

277 5.32.1.1 Records of training of each radiographer and each radiographer's assistant.

278 (1) The record must include radiographer certification documents and verification of 279 certification status, copies of written tests, dates of oral and practical 280 examinations, the names of individuals conducting and receiving the oral and 281 practical examinations, and a list of items tested and the results of the oral and 282 practical examinations; and 283 5.32.2.1 Records of annual refresher safety training and semi-annual inspections of job 284 performance for each radiographer and each radiographer's assistant.

285 (1) The records must list the topics discussed during the refresher safety training, 286 the dates the annual refresher safety training was conducted, and names of the 287 instructors and attendees.

288 (2) For inspections of job performance, the records must also include a list showing 289 the items checked and any noncompliance observed by the radiation safety 290 officer or designee.

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• 292 5.34 Records of Personnel Monitoring.

293 Each licensee or registrant shall maintain the following exposure records specified in 5.20:

294 5.34.1 Direct reading dosimeter readings and yearly operability checks required by 5.20.2 and 5.20.3 for 295 3 years after the record is made; 296 5.34.2 Records of alarming ratemeter calibrations for 3 years after the record is made; 297 5.34.3 Personnel dosimeter results received from the accredited NVLAP processor until the Department Commented [JSJ20]:

298 terminates the license or registration; and Provision is updated for consistency with the language of 10 CFR Part 34.83(c). See prior side-margin comment pertaining to Section 5.20 for additional information.

299 5.34.4 Records of estimates of exposures as a result of off-scale personal direct reading dosimeters, or 300 lost or damaged personnel dosimeters, until the Department terminates the license or 301 registration.

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• 303 5.37 Location of Documents and Records. Commented [JSJ21]:

Section 5.37 is formatted for alignment of text.

No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 304 5.37.1 Each licensee or registrant shall maintain copies of records required by this Part and other 305 applicable Parts of these regulations at the location specified in 5.4.11.

306 5.37.2 Each licensee or registrant shall also maintain current copies of the following documents and 307 records sufficient to demonstrate compliance at each applicable field station and each temporary 308 jobsite; 309 5.37.2.1 The license or registration authorizing use of sources of radiation; 310 5.37.2.2 A copy of Parts 1, 4, 5 and 10 of these regulations; 311 5.37.2.3 Utilization logs for each source of radiation dispatched from that location as 312 required by 5.29; 313 5.37.2.4 Records of equipment problems identified in daily checks of equipment as 314 required by 5.30.1; 315 5.37.2.5 Records of alarm system and entrance control checks required by 5.31, if 316 applicable; 317 5.37.2.6 Records of dosimeter readings as required by 5.34; 318 5.37.2.7 Operating and emergency procedures as required by 5.33; 319 5.37.2.8 Evidence of the latest calibration of the radiation survey instruments in use at the 320 site, as required by 5.26; 321 5.37.2.9 Evidence of the latest calibrations of alarming ratemeters and operability checks 322 of dosimeters as required by 5.34; 323 5.37.2.10 Survey records as required by 5.35 and 4.42 of these regulations as applicable, 324 for the period of operation at the site; 325 5.37.2.11 The shipping papers for the transportation of radioactive materials required by 326 Part 17 of these regulations; and 327 5.37.2.12 When operating under reciprocity pursuant to Part 3 of these regulations, a copy 328 of the applicable State license or registration, or Nuclear Regulatory Commission 329 license authorizing use of sources of radiation.

330 NOTIFICATIONS 331 5.38 Notifications. Commented [JSJ22]:

Section 5.38 is formatted for alignment of text.

332 5.38.1 In addition to the reporting requirements specified in 4.52 of these regulations, each licensee or No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

333 registrant shall provide a written report to the Department within 30 days of the occurrence of any 334 of the following incidents involving radiographic equipment:

335 5.38.1.1 Unintentional disconnection of the source assembly from the control cable; 336 5.38.1.2 Inability to retract the source assembly to its fully shielded position and secure it 337 in this position; 338 5.38.1.3 Failure of any component, which is critical to safe operation of the device, to 339 properly perform its intended function; or 9

CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 340 5.38.1.4 An indicator on a radiation machine fails to show that radiation is being produced, 341 an exposure switch fails to terminate production of radiation when turned to the 342 off position, or a safety interlock fails to terminate x-ray production.

343 5.38.2 The licensee or registrant shall include the following information in each report submitted under 344 5.38.1, and in each report of overexposure submitted under 4.53.2 of these regulations which 345 involves failure of safety components of radiography equipment:

346 5.38.2.1 Description of the equipment problem; 347 5.38.2.2 Cause of each incident, if known; 348 5.38.2.3 Name of the manufacturer and model number of equipment involved in the 349 incident; 350 5.38.2.4 Place, date, and time of the incident; 351 5.38.2.5 Actions taken to establish normal operations; 352 5.38.2.6 Corrective actions taken or planned to prevent recurrence; and 353 5.38.2.7 Names and qualifications of personnel involved in the incident.

354 5.38.3 Any licensee or registrant conducting radiographic operations or storing sources of radiation at 355 any location not listed on the license or registration for a period in excess of 90 days in a calendar 356 year, shall notify the Department prior to exceeding the 90 days.

357 5.39 Specific Requirements for Personnel Performing Industrial Radiography. Commented [JSJ23]:

Section 5.39 is formatted for alignment of text.

No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

358 5.39.1 At a job site, the following shall be supplied by the licensee or registrant:

359 5.39.1.1 At least one operable, calibrated survey instrument for each exposure device or 360 radiation machine in use; 361 5.39.1.2 A current whole body personnel dosimeter (OSL dosimeter, TLD or film badge) 362 for each person performing radiographic operations; 363 5.39.1.3 An operable, calibrated pocket dosimeter with a range of zero to 2 millisievert 364 (200 milliroentgen) for each person performing radiographic operations; 365 5.39.1.4 An operable, calibrated, alarming ratemeter for each person performing 366 radiographic operations using a radiographic exposure device; and 367 5.39.1.5 The appropriate barrier ropes and signs.

368 5.39.2 Each radiographer at a job site shall have on their person a valid certification identification card 369 issued by a certifying entity.

370 5.39.3 Industrial radiographic operations shall not be performed if any of the items in 5.39.1 and 5.39.2 371 are not available at the job site or are inoperable.

372 5.39.4 During an inspection, the Department may terminate an operation if any of the items in 5.39.1 and 373 5.39.2 are not available or operable, or if the required number of radiographic personnel are not 374 present.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 375 5.39.4.1 Operations shall not be resumed until all required conditions are met.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 377 PART 5, APPENDIX 5A: CERTIFICATION Commented [JSJ24]:

Prior to final publication, insert a page break at the top of 378 5A.1 Requirements for an Independent Certifying Organization. appendix 5A.

All Appendices of Part 5 are formatted for text alignment 379 An independent certifying organization shall: purposes. No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

380 5A.1.1 Be an organization such as a society or association, whose members participate in, or have an 381 interest in, the field of industrial radiography; 382 5A.1.2 Make its membership available to the general public nationwide. Membership shall not be 383 restricted because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability; 384 5A.1.3 Have a certification program open to nonmembers, as well as members; 385 5A.1.4 Be an incorporated, nationally recognized organization that is involved in setting national 386 standards of practice within its fields of expertise; 387 5A.1.5 Have an adequate staff, a viable system for financing its operations, and a policy and decision-388 making review board; 389 5A.1.6 Have a set of written organizational by-laws and policies that provide adequate assurance of lack 390 of conflict of interest and a system for monitoring and enforcing those by-laws and policies; 391 5A.1.7 Have a committee, whose members can carry out their responsibilities impartially, to review and 392 approve the certification guidelines and procedures, and to advise the organization's staff in 393 implementing the certification program; 394 5A.1.8 Have a committee, whose members can carry out their responsibilities impartially, to review 395 complaints against certified individuals and to determine appropriate sanctions; 396 5A.1.9 Have written procedures describing all aspects of its certification program and maintain records of 397 the current status of each individual's certification and the administration of its certification 398 program; 399 5A.1.10 Have procedures to ensure that certified individuals are provided due process with respect to the 400 administration of its certification program, including the process of becoming certified and any 401 sanctions imposed against certified individuals; 402 5A.1.11 Have procedures for proctoring examinations, including qualifications for proctors. These 403 procedures must ensure that the individuals proctoring each examination are not employed by the 404 same company or corporation (or a wholly-owned subsidiary of such company or corporation) as 405 any of the examinees; 406 5A.1.12 Exchange information about certified individuals with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and 407 other independent certifying organizations and/or Agreement States and allow periodic review of 408 its certification program and related records; and 409 5A.1.13 Provide a description to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of its procedures for choosing 410 examination sites and for providing an appropriate examination environment.

411 5A.2 Requirements for Certification Programs.

412 All certification programs must:

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 413 5A.2.1 Require applicants for certification to 414 (1) Receive training in the topics set forth in Appendix 5C, Section 5C.2, or equivalent State 415 or Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations, and 416 (2) Satisfactorily complete a written examination covering these topics; 417 5A.2.2 Require applicants for certification to provide documentation that demonstrates that the applicant 418 has:

419 (1) Received training in the topics set forth in Appendix 5C, Section 5C.2 or equivalent State 420 or Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations; 421 (2) Satisfactorily completed a minimum period of on-the-job training as specified in Appendix 422 5C, Section 5C.2.4; and 423 (3) Received verification by a State licensee or registrant or a Nuclear Regulatory 424 Commission licensee that the applicant has demonstrated the capability of independently 425 working as a radiographer.

426 5A.2.3 Include procedures to ensure that all examination questions are protected from disclosure; 427 5A.2.4 Include procedures for denying an application and revoking, suspending, and reinstating a 428 certification; 429 5A.2.5 Provide a certification period of not less than 3 years nor more than 5 years; 430 5A.2.6 Include procedures for renewing certifications and, if the procedures allow renewals without 431 examination, require evidence of recent full-time employment and annual refresher training; and 432 5A.2.7 Provide a timely response to inquiries, by telephone or letter, from members of the public, about 433 an individual's certification status.

434 5A.3 Requirements for Written Examinations 435 All examinations must:

436 5A.3.1 Be designed to test an individual's knowledge and understanding of the topics listed in Appendix 437 5C, Section 5C.2 or equivalent State or Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements; 438 5A.3.2 Be written in a multiple-choice format; 439 5A.3.3 Have test items drawn from a question bank containing psychometrically valid questions based 440 on the material in Appendix 5C, Section 5C.2.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 442 PART 5, APPENDIX 5B: INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER ADEQUATE Commented [JSJ25]:

443 RADIATION SAFETY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Prior to final publication, insert a page break at the top of appendix 5B.

444 The licensee or registrant shall not permit any individual to act as a radiation safety officer for All Appendices of Part 5 are formatted for text alignment 445 industrial radiography unless and until the individual: purposes. No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

446 5B.1 Has provided evidence of valid certification (valid identification) through a radiographer 447 certification program by a certifying organization in accordance with the criteria specified 448 in Appendix 5A; 449 and 450 5B.2 Has provided evidence of having:

451 5B.2.1 Satisfactorily completed 40 hours4.62963e-4 days <br />0.0111 hours <br />6.613757e-5 weeks <br />1.522e-5 months <br /> of training including each of the following:

452 (1) Fundamentals of radiation safety including:

453 (a) Characteristics of gamma and x-radiation; 454 (b) Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity; 455 (c) Hazards of exposure to radiation; 456 (d) Levels of radiation from sources of radiation; 457 (e) Methods of controlling radiation dose (time, distance, and shielding); and 458 (2) Radiation detection instruments including:

459 (a) Use, operation, calibration, and limitations of radiation survey instruments; 460 (b) Survey techniques; and 461 (c) Use of personnel monitoring equipment; and 462 (3) Equipment to be used including:

463 (a) Operation and control of radiographic exposure equipment, remote handling 464 equipment, and storage containers, including pictures or models of source 465 assemblies (pigtails);

466 (b) Operation and control of radiation machines; 467 (c) Storage, control, and disposal of sources of radiation; and 468 (d) Inspection and maintenance of equipment; and 469 (4) The requirements of pertinent state and federal regulations; and 470 (5) Case histories of accidents in radiography; and 471 5B.2.2 Successfully completed a written or oral examination after having received copies of and 472 instruction in the:

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 473 (1) Requirements of Part 5; 474 (2) Requirements of applicable sections of Parts 4, 10 and 17; 475 (3) License or registration under which the radiographer will perform industrial radiography; 476 and 477 (4) Licensee's or registrant's operating and emergency procedures; and 478 5B.2.3 Successfully completed a practical examination which demonstrates understanding of the use of 479 the equipment after receiving training in the:

480 (1) Use of the registrant's radiation machines; or 481 (2) Use of the licensee's radiographic exposure devices and sealed sources; 482 (3) Daily inspection of devices and associated equipment; and 483 (4) Use of radiation survey instruments; and 484 5B.2.4 Completed hands on and on the job training in the performance of industrial radiography, 485 including at least 2000 hours0.0231 days <br />0.556 hours <br />0.00331 weeks <br />7.61e-4 months <br /> of hands on experience, as defined in 5.2, as a qualified 486 radiographer in industrial radiographic operations. The on the job training shall include a minimum 487 of:

488 (1) 320 hours0.0037 days <br />0.0889 hours <br />5.291005e-4 weeks <br />1.2176e-4 months <br /> (2 months) of on the job active participation utilizing radioactive material; and /

489 or 490 (2) 160 hours0.00185 days <br />0.0444 hours <br />2.645503e-4 weeks <br />6.088e-5 months <br /> (1 month) of on the job active participation utilizing radiation machines; or 491 (3) 480 hours0.00556 days <br />0.133 hours <br />7.936508e-4 weeks <br />1.8264e-4 months <br /> (3 months) of on the job training for individuals utilizing both radioactive 492 materials and radiation machines; and 493 5B.2.5 Completed formal training in the establishment and maintenance of a radiation protection 494 program; 495 or 496 5B.3 Has demonstrated to the Department an acceptable alternative to 5B.2 when the individual 497 has appropriate training and experience in the field of ionizing radiation, and, in addition, 498 has adequate formal training with respect to the establishment and maintenance of a 499 radiation safety protection program for industrial radiography; 500 and 501 5B.4 Has provided evidence of annual refresher safety training, as defined in 5.2, at intervals 502 not to exceed 12 months.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 504 PART 5, APPENDIX 5C: INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHER ADEQUATE RADIATION SAFETY Commented [JSJ26]:

505 TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Prior to final publication, insert a page break at the top of appendix 5C.

506 The licensee or registrant shall not permit any individual to act as a radiographer unless and until the All Appendices of Part 5 are formatted for text alignment 507 individual: purposes. No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

508 5C.1 Has provided evidence of valid certification (valid identification) through a radiographer 509 certification program by a certifying organization in accordance with the criteria specified 510 in Appendix 5A; 511 and 512 5C.2 Has provided evidence of having:

513 5C.2.1 Satisfactorily completed 40 hours4.62963e-4 days <br />0.0111 hours <br />6.613757e-5 weeks <br />1.522e-5 months <br /> of training including each of the following:

514 (1) Fundamentals of radiation safety including:

515 (a) Characteristics of gamma and x-radiation; 516 (b) Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity; 517 (c) Hazards of exposure to radiation; 518 (d) Levels of radiation from sources of radiation; 519 (e) Methods of controlling radiation dose (time, distance, and shielding); and 520 (2) Radiation detection instruments including:

521 (a) Use, operation, calibration, and limitations of radiation survey instruments; 522 (b) Survey techniques; and 523 (c) Use of personnel monitoring equipment; and 524 (3) Equipment to be used including:

525 (a) Operation and control of radiographic exposure equipment, remote handling 526 equipment, and storage containers, including pictures or models of source 527 assemblies (pigtails);

528 (b) Operation and control of radiation machines; 529 (c) Storage, control, and disposal of sources of radiation; and 530 (d) Inspection and maintenance of equipment; and 531 (4) The requirements of pertinent state and federal regulations; and 532 (5) Case histories of accidents in radiography; and 533 5C.2.2 Successfully completed a written or oral examination after having received copies of and 534 instruction in the:

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 535 (1) Requirements of Part 5; 536 (2) Requirements of applicable sections of Parts 4, 10 and 17; 537 (3) License or registration under which the radiographer will perform industrial radiography; 538 and 539 (4) Licensee's or registrant's operating and emergency procedures; and 540 5C.2.3 Successfully completed a practical examination which demonstrates understanding of the use of 541 the equipment after receiving training in the:

542 (1) Use of the registrant's radiation machines; or 543 (2) Use of the licensee's radiographic exposure devices and sealed sources; 544 (3) Daily inspection of devices and associated equipment; and 545 (4) Use of radiation survey instruments; and 546 5C.2.4 Completed hands on and on the job training in the performance of industrial radiography, 547 including hands on experience, as defined in 5.2, as a qualified radiographer in industrial 548 radiographic operations. The on the job training shall include a minimum of:

549 (1) 320 hours0.0037 days <br />0.0889 hours <br />5.291005e-4 weeks <br />1.2176e-4 months <br /> (2 months) of on the job active participation utilizing radioactive material; and /

550 or 551 (2) 160 hours0.00185 days <br />0.0444 hours <br />2.645503e-4 weeks <br />6.088e-5 months <br /> (1 month) of on the job active participation utilizing radiation machines; or 552 (3) 480 hours0.00556 days <br />0.133 hours <br />7.936508e-4 weeks <br />1.8264e-4 months <br /> (3 months) of on the job training for individuals utilizing both radioactive 553 materials and radiation machines; 554 or 555 5C.3 Has demonstrated to the Department an acceptable alternative to 5C.2 when the individual 556 has appropriate training and experience in the field of ionizing radiation, and, in addition, 557 has adequate formal training with respect to radiation protection for industrial 558 radiography; 559 and 560 5C.4 Has provided evidence of annual refresher safety training, as defined in 5.2, at intervals 561 not to exceed 12 months.

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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 6 CCR 1007-1 Part 05 Hazardous Materials and Waste Manangement Division 563 PART 5, APPENDIX 5D: INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHERS ASSISTANT ADEQUATE RADIATION Commented [JSJ27]:

564 SAFETY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Prior to final publication, insert a page break at the top of appendix 5D.

565 The licensee or registrant shall not permit any individual to act as a radiographers assistant unless and All Appendices of Part 5 are formatted for text alignment 566 until the individual has: purposes. No changes to regulatory requirements are being proposed.

567 5D.1 Received initial radiation safety training; 568 and 569 5D.2 Has provided evidence of having:

570 5D.2.1 Successfully completed a written examination after having received copies of and instruction in 571 the:

572 (1) Requirements of Part 5; 573 (2) Requirements of applicable sections of Parts 4, 10 and 17; 574 (3) License or registration under which the radiographer will perform industrial radiography; 575 and 576 (4) Licensee's or registrant's operating and emergency procedures; and 577 5D.2.2 Successfully completed a practical examination under the personal supervision of a radiographer 578 which demonstrates understanding of the use of the equipment after receiving training in the:

579 (1) Use of the registrant's radiation machines; or 580 (2) Use of the licensee's radiographic exposure devices and sealed sources; 581 (3) Daily inspection of devices and associated equipment; and 582 (4) Use of radiation survey instruments; and 583 or 584 5D.3 Has demonstrated to the Department an acceptable alternative to 5D.2 when the individual 585 has appropriate training and experience in the field of ionizing radiation, and, in addition, 586 has adequate formal training with respect to radiation protection for industrial 587 radiography; 588 and 589 5D.4 Has provided evidence of annual refresher safety training, as defined in 5.2, at intervals 590 not to exceed 12 months.

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