Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 120.000 - The Control of Radiation
REPORTS
Section 120.305 - Licensing and Registration Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The Agency will approve an application for a specific license for the use of licensed material or a registration for use of radiation machines if the applicant meets the following requirements:

(A) The applicant satisfies the general requirements specified in 105 CMR 120.020 for radiation machine facilities or 105 CMR 120.100 for radioactive material, as applicable, and any special requirements contained in 105 CMR 120.300;

(B) The applicant submits an adequate program for training radiographers and radiographer trainees that meets the requirements of 105 CMR 120.320;

(C) The applicant submits procedures for verifying and documenting the certification status of radiographers and for ensuring that the certification of individuals acting as radiographers remains valid;

(D) The applicant submits written operating and emergency procedures as described in 105 CMR 120.325;

(E) The applicant submits a description of a program for inspections of the job performance of each radiographer and radiographer trainee at intervals not to exceed six months as described in 105 CMR 120.320(C);

(F) The applicant submits a description of the applicant's overall organizational structure as it applies to the radiation safety responsibilities in industrial radiography, including specified delegation of authority and responsibility;

(G) The applicant submits the qualifications of the individual(s) designated as the radiation safety officer as described in 105 CMR 120.380(B) and potential designees responsible for ensuring that the licensee's radiation safety program is implemented in accordance with approved procedures;

(H) If an applicant intends to perform leak testing of sealed sources or exposure devices containing depleted uranium (DU) shielding, the applicant must describe the procedures for performing the test and analyzing the samples. The description must include the:

(1) Methods of collecting the samples;

(2) Instruments to be used;

(3) Methods of analyzing the samples; and

(4) Pertinent experience of the person who will analyze the wipe samples.

(I) If the applicant intends to perform calibrations of survey instruments and alarming ratemeters, the applicant must describe methods to be used and the experience of the person(s) who will perform the calibrations. All calibrations must be performed according to the procedures described and at the intervals prescribed in 105 CMR 120.314 and 120.323(B)(8);

(J) the applicant identifies and describes the location(s) of all field stations and permanent radiographic installations; and

(K) The applicant identifies the location(s) where all records required by 105 CMR 120.300 and other parts of 105 CMR 120.000 will be maintained.

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