Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 120.000 - The Control of Radiation
REPORTS
Section 120.703 - General Requirements for the Issuance of a Registration for Particle Accelerators
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
In addition to the requirements of 105 CMR 120.020 or 120.100, a registration application for use of a particle accelerator will be approved only if the Agency determines that:
(A) The applicant is qualified by reason of training and experience to use the accelerator in question for the purpose requested in accordance with 105 CMR 120.700, 120.200 and 120.750 in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property;
(B) The applicant's proposed or existing equipment, facilities, and operating and emergency procedures are adequate to protect health and minimize danger to public health and safety or property;
(C) The issuance of the registration will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public, and the applicant satisfies any applicable special requirement in 105 CMR 120.704;
(D) The applicant has appointed a radiation safety officer;
(E) The applicant and/or the applicant's staff has substantial experience in the use of particle accelerators and training sufficient for application to its intended uses;
(F) The applicant has established a radiation safety committee to approve, in advance, proposals for uses of particle accelerators, whenever deemed necessary by the Agency; and,
(G) The applicant has an adequate training program for operators of particle accelerators.
