Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

(iii)
(iv)
(v)
QA kit, phantom etc.
Radiation monitoring instruments
Radiation protection accessories.
AERB may inspect the facility before granting license for commercial
production of radiation generating equipment. The application format for
obtaining license for facility engaged in commercial production of radiation
generating equipment is given in Annexure 16.
The consentee/licensee is required to submit to the AERB the periodic list of
addresses of installations of X-ray units supplied by them along with QA
report for each installation.
3.4.2.5 Lead Time for Submission/Availability of Documents
The lead time for submission of documents for any stage of Consenting process
is 60 days before the desired date of Consent and documents should be
complete in all respects for review by regulatory body.
3.4.3 Integrated Facility for Radiation Technology (IFRT)
3.4.3.1 General
Integrated facility for radiation technology (IFRT) is used for handling and
storage of sealed radioactive sources for radiation equipment and high intensity
sources. As per the hazard potential, IFRT facilities are classified into high
bay area and low bay area. The high bay area includes a hot cell and water
pool. This area is assigned for works like fabrication of sealed radioactive
sources, their handling, transfer and storage to water pool or in approved
packages.
The low bay area is used for maintenance and testing purpose. The facility is
used for replenishment of sources, servicing of radiation equipment. The
IFRT is a land-based stationary installation type.
3.4.3.2 Site Assessment and Approval
The first stage of consenting process is assessing the suitability of the site in
accordance with the applicable safety standards such as AERB safety standard
on ‘Land-based Stationary Gamma Irradiators’, [AERB/RF-IRRAD/SS-6
(Rev-1), 2007].
For this purpose the applicant has to submit an application along with detailed
site assessment report (SAR), the format of which is given in
Appendix 6A. The SAR should include data on (a) seismicity, (b) history of
earthquakes in the region, and (c) proximity to a capable fault. The flooding
potential, the ground water level and geo-hydrology are also considered, if
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