Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

Applicant submits to AERB an application for obtaining the regulatory consent
for routine operation along with final safety analysis report (FSAR) in a
standard format given in Appendices which is applicable for facilities such
as gamma radiation processing facility, high energy particle accelerators used
for research and industrial applications (above 10 MeV), medical cyclotron
facility and integrated facility for radiation technology.
Based on the review of an application for obtaining the Regulatory Consent
for routine operation along with final safety analysis report (FSAR) in a
standard format, the Consent for routine operation is issued specifying a
validity period after which it may be renewed on the basis of a regulatory
review of the facility for safe performance. The procedure for renewal of
Consent for routine operation is given in subsection 2.10.
During regular operation of the facility, safety reviews are carried out by the
AERB periodically to ensure that the facility is being operated in accordance
with the stipulations made in the Consent and also the procedures outlined in
the documents submitted to AERB. In addition the facility is required to
submit periodic safety status reports to AERB.
Modification to the plant design and operating procedures, having a bearing
on safety and relevant to the Consenting process, requires approval by AERB.
Modification may also include augmentation, expansion, life extension, etc.
Relevant documents on the modification, together with justification and safety
implication, should be submitted to AERB for safety review and assessment.
2.4.6 Consent for Decommissioning/Disposal
At the end of the service-life of the radiation facility, it is obligatory on the
part of the Licensee to undertake decommissioning and safe disposal of spent/
disused sources. A report on the decommissioning procedures should be
submitted to AERB. After review of the safety aspects Consent may be issued
for decommissioning of the radiation facility and safe disposal of the
radioactive waste generated, if any, with certain stipulations to be fulfilled
by the consentee.
2.4.7 Renewal of Consent for Operation/Type Approval/RSO
The application for renewal of regulatory Consent for operation of radiation
facilities is processed on the basis of the review of the periodic safety status
report and report on any unusual occurrence in the facility. Prior to renewal,
inspection of the facility is carried out, if necessary based on the review of
the safety status reports to ensure that the operation of the facility is in
conformity to its intended manner. The application formats for renewal of
regulatory Consent for operation of radiation facility or type approval of
devices/ equipment or RSO approval are same as the application format used
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