Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

Adequacy of biological shielding of the radiation cell should be reviewed
based on acceptable radiation levels at occupied locations. Based on the
detailed review of the PSAR submitted by the applicant, the AERB will issue
regulatory consent for layout and construction approval, with relevant
stipulations involving checkpoints and hold points as well as quality assurance
(QA) requirements as mentioned in PSAR.
The facility should maintain and keep available the reports on quality
assurance (QA) during construction of the facility. Inspections may be carried
out by the AERB prior to installation of the irradiator system, for assessing
the integrity and adequacy of biological shielding and verification of
conformance with the stipulations. The associated QA guidelines are given
in Appendix-2F.
3.2.1.4 Commissioning
When all the systems are in place, performance of each system should be
verified independently and also in an integrated manner. It is important to
check all interlocks, operational controls, and source-drive system prior to
loading of the source. Acceptance test reports (ATR) containing the results
of the tests and radiation protection manual (RPM) should be prepared and
submitted to the AERB. These are to be submitted as per Appendix 2C and
Appendix 2E respectively. When the test results are in compliance with the
design intent, regulatory clearance for procurement and loading of the source
up to a specified activity (10 % of maximum approved design source strength)
will be issued stipulating availability of approved transport containers. The
following safety personnel shall be available prior to the initial source loading:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Radiological safety officer (RSO)
Certified operators, and
Trained servicing and maintenance personnel.
Monitoring of radiation level and dosimetry of the products to be processed
should be carried out at this stage.
No separate consent for commissioning is required, as this is part of combined
consent for commissioning and operation.
3.2.1.5 Operation
The applicant should submit the final safety analysis report (FSAR) along
with quality assurance manual (QAM) of the design and systems installed in
the facility, to the AERB for review. These should be in the formats given in
Appendix 2D and Appendix 2F. Based on the review of information provided
in the ATR, FSAR, and obtained from inspections by the AERB, and the
trouble free performance of facility and radiation levels and dosimetry results
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