Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

and also in teaching. Normally, a few kBq of radioactive sources like 3 H, 14 C,
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P, 35 S, 125 I, etc. are used as tracers in such applications.
3.16.2.2 Layout Plan Approval
The layout plan for laboratory handling of unsealed sources shall be approved
by AERB. The application format for obtaining the layout plan approval is
given in Annexure 43a.
3.16.2.3 Commissioning and Operation
The AERB assesses the application for the use of unsealed sources in the
research application, along with the layout plan of the laboratory. Based on
nature of radioactive work to be undertaken by the laboratory, availability of
trained manpower, qualified radiological safety officer (RSO), radiation
protection and monitoring accessories and counting equipment, AERB may
grant permission for procuring the radioactive source and may issue
Registration of the facility. The application format for procurement of
radioisotopes for research facilities is given in Annexure 43b. The application
format for obtaining the Registration of Radioisotope Research Facility is
given in Annexure 44.
The Consentee should submit to AERB, periodic reports on the safety status.
3.16.2.4 Decommissioning/Disposal
When radioactive work is to be discontinued, the laboratory should be checked
for possible contamination and should be decontaminated. The Consentee
should obtain an Authorisation for disposal of radioactive waste, which include
the routine discharge within authorised activity limits in to sewerage, in the
prescribed format. If no contamination is present, the facility could be
authorised for decommissioning and could be released for any other purpose.
RSO is required to submit to AERB, report on safe decommissioning, disposal
of radioactive waste, and personnel doses received during the decommissioning
operation. The application format for obtaining the Authorisation
for disposal of radioactive waste is given in Annexure 49.
3.16.2.5 Lead Time for Submission/Availability of Documents
The lead time for submission of documents at any stage of consenting process
is 30 days before the desired date of consent and the documents should be
complete in all respects for review by AERB.
3.16.3 Biomedical Studies on Humans
3.16.3.1 General
Controlled studies involving exposure of humans to radiation are carried out
for various biomedical investigations. It is necessary that the individuals
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