Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

In case of imported equipment and devices, AERB may grant No Objection
Certificate based on an Application submitted along with technical details
and Certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin.
The NOC is only for the import of the equipment. After import and installation
of the equipment/device, the AERB may carry out verification of performance
test of the unit. The AERB may grant Type Approval based on the verification
of performance and on being satisfied that the equipment/device meets the
requirements of National/ International standards specified in the technical
information provided to AERB.
4.11.1.2 Assessment Process
For consideration of Approvals for equipment, devices, sources and shipments
listed in subsection 2.8.1, the applicant is required to furnish generally the
following:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
safety analysis report, as applicable;
compensatory safety measures to be achieved through operational
controls (applicable for shipment approval only);
quality assurance (QA) programme;
test report meeting the relevant specifications in accordance with
Standards approved by AERB or details of National/International
Standards followed along with the certificate issued by the AERB of
the country of origin (where applicable).
The AERB against an application complete in all respects grants Approval
after review. The Type Approval is, unless otherwise specified, valid for a
period of five years and may be renewed subsequently based on its continued
compliance wherever applicable.
The Consentee is required to submit to AERB periodic reports on the quality
control and quality assurance measures being followed in the manufacture of
the approved equipment/devices, transport packages or encapsulation of
sealed sources.
4.11.2 Safety Manpower Approval (i.e.RSO Approval)
4.11.2.1 Review Process
A two-tier review process is followed by the AERB before issuance of
approval of Radiation Safety Officer (Level I, II & III) designated for a
radiation facility. Two-tier review includes review by AERB for checking
the essential qualifications, training and experience, meeting the requirement,
followed by review in the safety review committee for application of radiation
(SARCAR).
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