Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

The applicant (local supplier) should ensure that the user, to whom equipment
is to be supplied, is authorised by AERB to procure the radiation source/
radiation generating equipment. The local supplier should give periodic
reports covering addresses of agencies to whom equipment/devices are
supplied and submit to AERB a programme made for clients to support
activities such as arrangement for calibration etc.
After import and installation of the equipment/device, performance test of
the same is to be conducted as applicable by the applicant to demonstrate
that its functions meet design intent. This performance verification tests may
be witnessed by AERB as required.
Subsequent to grant of NOC by AERB, there is no need to submit separate
application form for Type Approval. The same NOC Application form would
be reviewed for considering Type Approval. However, other documents as
required by AERB as indicated in the respective Annexure for Type Approval
should be submitted.
The AERB may grant Type Approval based on the verification of performance
and on being satisfied that the equipment/device/package meets the
requirements of National/International standards specified in the technical
information provided to AERB.
In case of certain imported equipment/devices (such as IRGD), AERB may
also consider granting Type Approval based on reviewing of the compliance
with applicable national/international standards.
For applicants seeking Renewal of Type Approval, the requisite details need
to be filled in a different sections of the same Type Approval application
formats (given as per Annexure Nos. mentioned in Table-1). The renewal is
also subject to satisfactory compliance with commitments made by the
supplier.
3.18.2 Approval of Shipment for Radioactive Consignment under Special
Arrangement
Certain shipments of radioactive consignment which do not meet all the
regulatory requirements can be undertaken only under the provision of Special
Arrangement provided in the regulations for safe transport of Radioactive
Material. The compensatory safety measures required should be achieved
through operational control. The application format for obtaining Approval
for shipment under special arrangement is given in Annexure 51. The AERB
issues approval for such shipments after a detailed assessment.
3.18.3 Safety Manpower Approval (i.e. RSO Approval)
The AERB against an application complete in all respects grants Safety
Manpower Approval, upon verification of compliance with the qualifications,
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