Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...
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The AERB assesses the application <strong>for</strong> use of the certain type of baggage<br />
inspection systems. Based on review of the application and inspection of the<br />
unit, AERB grants Registration <strong>for</strong> the installation at a specified location. If<br />
the unit is no longer to be used, it can be dismantled and disposed off.<br />
3.14.3 Lead Time <strong>for</strong> Submission/Availability of Documents<br />
The lead time <strong>for</strong> submission of documents at any stage of <strong>Consenting</strong> process<br />
is 60 days be<strong>for</strong>e the desired date of Consent and the documents should be<br />
complete in all respects <strong>for</strong> review by AERB.<br />
3.15 Nucleonic Gauges (NGs)/Ionising <strong>Radiation</strong> Gauging Devices (IRGDs)<br />
3.15.1 General<br />
The nucleonic gauges also known as ionising radiation gauging device (IRGD)<br />
contain sealed radioactive source(s), radiation shields, useful beam controls<br />
and other components, which <strong>for</strong>m an intergral part of the device. The<br />
nucleonic gauges are used <strong>for</strong> the purpose of determining and/or controlling<br />
thickness, density, moisture, level, interface location, and/or qualitative or<br />
quantitative chemical composition. These IRGDs are being used by various<br />
types of industries. These devices are provided with maximum built-in safety<br />
features and consequently need minimum operational controls. Different types<br />
of radiation sources with activity ranging from several MBq to hundreds of<br />
GBq are being used <strong>for</strong> this purpose depending on the applications and<br />
characteristics of sources. X-ray sources are also used in place of sealed<br />
radioactive sources.<br />
3.15.2 Procurement and Registration<br />
IRGDs/NG containing sealed radioactive sources or X-ray sources are used<br />
<strong>for</strong> different industrial applications. For this purpose, the applicant needs to<br />
submit an Application to obtain consent <strong>for</strong> procurement of IRGDs/NGs<br />
containing sealed radioactive sources. This also requires submission details<br />
indicating the layout of the site of installation of IRGD(s) or source storage<br />
facility, wherever necessary, which is to be approved by AERB. The device<br />
to be procured should also be type approved.<br />
In case IRGD is not type approved, the applicant should submit the documents<br />
to the AERB demonstrating compliance with the applicable relevant national/<br />
international standards.<br />
Based on review of the Application, AERB may issue Consent <strong>for</strong> the<br />
procurement IRGD(s) which includes approval of the layout plan of<br />
installation of IRGD(s) and/or proposed source storage facility.<br />
In case of import of IRGDs containing sealed sources, a ‘No Objection<br />
Certificate (NOC)’ <strong>for</strong> import as part of procurement needs to be obtained<br />
from AERB.<br />
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