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SAFETY SURVEILLANCE OF RADIATION FACILITIES 2

Radiation sources such as radioisotopes The Graded approach in AERB Consenting
192
137
85
241
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75
( Co, Cs, Ir, Se, Am, 99m Tc, Kr etc.) Process based on Radiation Hazard Potential
and radiation generating equipment (X-ray
machines, accelerators etc.) are being used in
multifarious and ingenious ways to achieve
overall societal health and prosperity. The
radiation sources have a wide range of
applications in the industry, medicine,
agriculture and research institutions and AERB
regulates these facilities/institutions. These
sources have the radiation hazard potential
ranging from very-low-to-high. Proper design,
handling and disposal methodologies are
required for ensuring safe and intended use of
radiation sources.

2.1 SAFETY REVIEW MECHANISM OF
RADIATION FACILITIES

As per the Atomic Energy (Radiation
Protection) Rules, 2004 promulgated under the
Atomic Energy Act, 1962, consents issued for equipment or radioactive source, based on which
handling the radiation sources are categorized as the end-users apply for procurement permission
Licence, Authorisation, Registration and for prototype model on which type approval
Consent/Approval categories, based on their tests/radiological assessments are demonstrated
hazard potential. Accordingly, the statutory for issuance of type approval or the respective
requirements are graded and may require consent for use.
multiple stages of review to address the hazard,
before issuance of consent to operate the AERB has a system of multi-tier review
facility/equipment. Approvals are also issued as process for various consents depending on the
an interim consent towards the respective hazard potential involved. The process of
Licences. issuance of various consents is as per AERB Safety
Guide on 'Consenting Process for Radiation
Type Approvals are issued to Facilities' (AERB/RF/SG/G-3). The
manufacturer / supplier for equipment transportation of radioactive material (including
conforming to the regulatory standards. No that of nuclear material from nuclear facilities) is
Objection Certicates (NOC) are issued to the regulated in line with the international
suppliers to import either radiation generating requirements specied by IAEA.

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