Official versions of department rules can be obtained from the Secretary of State. 2896, effective February 25, 1999. Section 390.10 Scope Except as otherwise specifically provided, this Part applies to all persons who develop, manufacture, receive, possess, use, own, or acquire accelerators. The provisions of this Part are in addition to, and not in substitution for, other applicable provisions of Department regulations. 32 Ill. Adm. Code 360 for applicable regulations concerning particle accelerators for medical therapeutic applications.
Examples are cyclotrons, betatrons, electron linear accelerators and potential drop accelerators.
Satisfactory demonstration of such knowledge and training should include certification by a nationally recognized credentialing entity in the field of radiation protection. Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. Each particle accelerator facility shall be under the administrative control of a radiation protection officer or radiation safety committee who will be responsible for the safe operation of the accelerator. Written operating and emergency procedures as well as specified safety rules shall be established for each accelerator facility and approved by the radiation protection officer. Personnel who operate or maintain particle accelerators shall be familiar with and have available a copy of the written operating and emergency procedures.