Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

3.5.1.4 Procurement of Source/ Equipment
In order to carry out telegamma radiation therapy procedures using sealed
radioisotopes, the applicant should first submit an application to obtain consent
for procurement of source or the equipment with source. The applicant should
ensure before procurement that the telegamma equipment is type approved.
In case the equipment is not type approved, the local manufacturer/local
supplier should submit the documents to AERB demonstrating the compliance
with the applicable national/international standards and the type approval
procedures as per subsection .3.18.1 shall be followed.
Prior to the procurement of the source or equipment with source the applicant
should have the following:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Radiological safety officer (RSO)
Personnel monitoring devices
Protection level dosimeters
Radiation protection manual/emergency preparedness plans and
procedures (EPP)
Room constructed as per AERB approved layout plan.
Provisions/commitment for safe disposal of spent/ disused sources.
The radiation protection manual should be as per Appendix 7E.
Based on review of the Application, AERB may issue Consent for the
procurement of source or equipment with source.
The Application format for obtaining Consent for procurement/import of
source or telegamma therapy equipment with source is given in
Annexure 21.
In case of telegamma therapy units containing depleted Uranium, details
regarding the same also need to be furnished as given in Annexure 21.
3.5.1.5 Commissioning and Operation
Before the grant of commissioning and operation licence, the Applicant is
required to
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Evaluate the performance of the type-approved telegamma unit and
prepare acceptance test report and submit to AERB.
Prepare and implement the quality assurance programme.
Prepare and implement the Radiation Protection Manual as per
Appendix 7E.
These documents would be reviewed by AERB prior to grant of Licence for
commissioning and operation.
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