Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 52, December 28, 2024
In addition to the parts of
10 CFR
31.5 (relating to certain detecting
measuring, gauging, or controlling devices and certain devices for producing
light or an ionized atmosphere) incorporated by reference, general licensees
subject to registration under
10 CFR
31.5(c)(13)(i) or possessing
general licensed devices containing 1 mCi (37 MBq) or more of cobalt-57,
cadmium-109, iron-55 or accelerator-produced material, as determined on the
date of manufacture, or 0.1 mCi (3.7 MBq) or more of radium-226 shall also
comply with all of the following:
(1)
Conduct a physical inventory every 6 months to account for all sources or
devices, or both, received and possessed under this section and do the
following:
(i) Maintain the physical
inventory records for 3 years from the date of each inventory.
(ii) Furnish a report to the Department
annually showing to the extent practicable, the make, model, serial number,
isotope, source activity and location of each device. The report shall list an
individual to contact regarding questions about this
report.
(2) For portable
devices, also comply with the following:
(i) A
person who initiates acquisition, transfer or disposal of a portable device
shall notify the Department within 15 days of the action. Sending a portable
device for calibration, maintenance or source replacement does not constitute
transfer.
(ii) Portable devices may
only be used by or under the direct supervision of individuals who have been
instructed in the operating and emergency procedures necessary to ensure safe
use.
(iii) For each individual that
the licensee permits to use a portable device, the licensee shall maintain a
record showing the type of device use permitted and the basis, such as training
certificates, for that authorization. An individual's record shall be kept for
at least 3 years after the individual terminates association with the
licensee.
(iv) Portable devices
shall be secured from access by unauthorized personnel whenever the device is
not under the direct surveillance of an individual authorized to use the
device.
(v) The licensee shall
maintain a current sign out log at the permanent storage location of the
portable device. Log entries shall be available for inspection by the
Department for 3 years from the date of entry. The following information shall
be recorded for each portable device:
(A) The
model and serial number of the device.
(B) The name of the assigned user.
(C) The locations and dates of use.
(vi) Emergency instructions shall
accompany each portable device taken off the premises of the
licensee.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 218,
Appendix A (relating to fees for radioactive material
licenses).
