Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

3.17.2 Layout Plan Approval
The layout plan for RIA laboratory has to be approved by AERB. The
application format for obtaining the layout plan approval is issued in
Annexure 46.
3.17.3 Commissioning and Operation
Prior to seeking Registration for RIA laboratory, the applicant should have
the RIA lab and associated facilities constructed as per plan approved by
AERB. The RIA laboratory should have, before commissioning
(i)
(ii)
Technician with prescribed training, and
Necessary laboratory accessories.
AERB may grant Registration for the facility on the basis of the review of the
application form for Registration/NOC for RIA facility, the format of which
is given in Annexure 47. The NOC for import of radioactive material is a
kind of consent issued to enable the consentee to procure radioactive material
for the use in the approved RIA facility. This is given as per Annexure 48.
3.17.4 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.
3.18 Consent/Type Approval
3.18.1 Type Approval of Sources, Equipment, Devices and Packages
The AERB against an application complete in all respects grants Type
Approval for the sources, equipment, devices and packages after detailed
review. The pre-requisites for approval of indigenously manufactured items
include submission of:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Technical specifications, design and other relevant information
Quality assurance (QA) programme, wherever applicable, as given
in national/international standards
Test report meeting the relevant specifications in accordance with
standards approved by AERB or National/International standards
followed.
AERB may carry out review of the test procedures on which the information
is provided in the Application.
In the case of imported equipment and devices, AERB may grant ‘No
Objection Certificate (NOC)’ for import based on an application submitted
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