ML21327A354
| ML21327A354 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 11/22/2021 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
| To: | State of NM |
| Beardsley F | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML21301A114 | List: |
| References | |
| Download: ML21327A354 (1) | |
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This is an amendment to 20.3.5 NMAC, Section 10, effective 8/10/2021.
20.3.5.10 SPECIFIC LICENSE FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY: An application for a specific license for the use of licensed material in industrial radiography will be approved if the applicant meets the following requirements:
A. The applicant satisfies the general requirements specified in Part 3 of 20.3 NMAC for byproduct material, as appropriate, and any special requirements contained in this part.
B. An application for a specific license of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material shall comply with 10 CFR 37. The licensee shall comply with 10 CFR 37 except as follows:
(1) any reference to the commission or NRC shall be deemed a reference to the department; (2) 10 CFR 37.5 definitions of agreement state, byproduct material, commission and person shall not be applicable; (3) 10 CFR 37.7, 10 CFR 37.9, 10 CFR 37.11(a) and (b), 10 CFR 37.13, 10 CFR 37.27(c),
10 CFR 37.71, 10 CFR 37.105, and 10 CFR 37.107 shall not be applicable; and (4) for any reporting or notification requirements that the licensee must follow in 10 CFR 37.45, 10 CFR 37.57, 10 CFR 37.77(a) through (d), and 10 CFR 37.81 the licensee shall use the following address:
New Mexico Environment Department/RCB, P.O. Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87502-5469 address information.
C. The applicant submits an adequate program for training radiographers and radiographers' assistants that meets the requirements of Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 20.3.5.11 NMAC. License applicants need not describe the initial training and examination program for radiographers in the subjects outlined in Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 20.3.5.11 NMAC.
D. The applicant submits procedures for verifying and documenting the certification status of radiographers and for ensuring that the certification of individuals acting as radiographers remains valid.
E. The applicant submits written operating and emergency procedures as described in 20.3.5.29 NMAC.
F. The applicant submits a description of a program for inspections of the job performance of each radiographer and radiographers' assistant. The intervals for these performance inspections are not to exceed six months as described in Subsection B of 20.3.5.13 NMAC.
G. The applicant submits a description of the applicant's overall organizational structure as it applies to the radiation safety responsibilities in industrial radiography, including specified delegation of authority and responsibility.
H. The applicant identifies and lists the qualifications of the individual(s) designated as the RSO and potential designees responsible for ensuring that the licensee's radiation safety program is implemented in accordance with approved procedures. Refer to Subsection C of 20.3.5.11 NMAC f or RSO qualification requirements.
I. If an applicant intends to perform leak testing of sealed sources or exposure devices containing depleted uranium (DU) shielding, the applicant must describe the procedures for performing and the qualifications of the person(s) authorized to do the leak testing. If the applicant intends to analyze its own wipe samples, the application must include a description of the procedures to be followed. The description must include the:
(1) instruments to be used; (2) methods of performing the analysis; and (3) pertinent experience of the person who will analyze the wipe samples.
J. If the applicant intends to perform "in-house" calibrations of survey instruments the applicant must describe methods to be used and the relevant experience of the person(s) who will perform the calibrations. All calibrations must be performed according to the procedures described and at the intervals prescribed in 20.3.5.16 NMAC.
K. The applicant identifies and describes the location(s) of all field stations and permanent radiographic installations.
L. The applicant identifies the location(s) where all records required by this part and other parts of 20.3 NMAC will be maintained. If a license is issued to the applicant, the licensee shall maintain copies of records required by this Part and other applicable Parts of 20.3 NMAC at the specified location(s).
[20.3.5.12 NMAC - N, 5/19/2002; A, 8/10/2021]
20.3.3 NMAC