Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

training in radiological safety and experience if any, as prescribed by AERB.
The radiological safety officer (RSO) may be of Level I, II or III. The level
of the RSO and requisite training courses are given in the table below.
Level of RSO Training course to be completed
RSO Level I Radiological safety aspects of nucleonic gauges or safety
aspects in the research applications of ionising radiation,
or any other training on radiation safety deemed to be
appropriate and approved by AERB.
RSO Level II Radiography testing Level- 2, or any other training on
radiological safety deemed to be appropriate and
approved by AERB.Diploma in Radiation Medicine,
Diploma in medical radioisotope technology or any other
training courses plus RSO Level- II Certification
examination deemed to be appropriate and approved by
AERB.
RSO Level III
Diploma course in radiological Physics (Dip. R.P.) or any
other equivalent courses, deemed to be appropriate and
recognised by AERB.
The application format for obtaining Approval of the radiological safety officer
(RSO) for different types of facilities is given in Annexure 68. RSO is required
to carry out his designated duties including submission of periodic reports
on the safety status of the institution to AERB.
3.18.4 Lead Time for Submission/Availability of Documents
The lead time for submission of documents is 60/30 2 days before the desired
date of approval and the documents should be complete in all respects for
review by AERB.
3.19 Channels of Communication
It is essential that proper channels of communication between the different
parties involved be clearly established at the earliest possible stage of the
consenting process. This should facilitate a smooth and continuous flow of
information and documents to the AERB for its review and assessment, and
expediting the consenting process.
The applicant should designate a group or an individual who will be the
coordinating agency/representative of the applicant for interaction with the
AERB, for a specific facility. This coordinating agency/representative will
interact with the concerned safety review committee of the AERB and will
submit the requisite documents to the committee, and provide necessary
clarifications and supplementary information.
2 For Approvals of shipment and safety manpower
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