Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

1.3 Scope
This guide explains in detail the regulatory consenting process at major stages,
wherever applicable, in the setting up of a radiation facility. The review aspects
for renewal of Consent are also covered in this Guide. Some sources and
practices, use of which is exempted from the Consenting process, are indicated
in this guide. There are some radiation facilities for which consenting
procedures are not spelt out in this document. Such facilities are regulated by
AERB on case by case basis. However, the information and requirements
detailed in this document, may be found useful for other type of radiation
facilities also. Security of sources and radiation facilities are not elaborated
in this guide. However, the guidance on the same is given in AERB safety
documents viz, ‘Security of Radioactive Material during Transport’ (AERB/
NRF-TS/SG-10) and ‘Security of Radioactive Sources in Radiation Facilities’
(AERB/RF-RS/SG-1).
This guide deals with practices such as medical, industrial and research
applications of radiation and radioisotopes for which the Consent is in the
form of a Licence or an Authorisation. Other sources and practices for which
Consent is in the form of a Registration/Approval are also covered in view of
their widespread use. (e.g. diagnostic X-ray facilities).
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