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3.9.3 Commissioning and Operation
After installation of the GIC, the applicant should submit the Application for
Authorisation for commissioning/operation of a GIC along with installation
report, dosimetry report and radiation protection survey report of the
installation.
Prior to seeking the authorisation for operation of the GIC the applicant should
have the following:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Radiological safety officer (RSO)
Persons trained for operation by manufacturer/supplier
Personnel monitoring devices
Protection level dosimeters
Emergency preparedness plans and procedures (EPP).
Based on the review of the application, AERB may issue the Authorisation
for commissioning/operation of the GIC/BI. The Application format for
obtaining Authorisation for commissioning/operation of GIC/BI is given in
Annexure 32.
The consentee is required to submit the periodic status reports to AERB.
The applicant should ensure that Type approved models of GIC/BI is procured,
installed and used. Unusual occurrences should be promptly reported within
24 hours to the AERB and followed by a detailed report within the prescribed
period. AERB may conduct inspection for the GIC installation as and when
required.
3.9.4 Decommissioning/Disposal
When the gamma chamber is no longer used, it is obligatory on the part of
the Licensee to undertake decommissioning and safe disposal of spent/ disused
sources. The consentee should return the gamma irradiation chamber with
radioactive source to the supplier of the source contained in GIC/BI for safe
disposal. The Consentee should obtain Authorisation from AERB for transfer
of radioactive waste for disposal. The application format for obtaining the
Authorisation for transfer of radioactive waste for disposal is given in
Annexure 50. Completion of such disposal by the consentee should be
reported to the AERB along with personnel doses, if any, received during the
decommissioning operation.
3.9.5 Lead Time for Submission/Availability of Documents
The lead time for submission of documents at any stage of Consenting process
is 30 days before the desired date of Consent and the documents should be
complete in all respects for review by the AERB.
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