reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part E - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Subpart F - NOTIFICATIONS › Section 144-220-E-F-41 - Records required at temporary job sites

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Each licensee or registrant conducting industrial
						radiography at a temporary site shall have the following records available at
						that site for inspection by the Agency:
A. Appropriate license or certificate of
					 registration authorizing the use of sources of radiation;
B. Operating and emergency
					 procedures;
C. Applicable
					 regulations;
D. Survey records
					 required pursuant to E.19, E.20, and/or E.24.E for the period of operation at
					 the site;
E. Daily pocket dosimeter
					 records for the period of operation at the site;
F. The utilization records for each
					 radiographic exposure device and/or radiation machine dispatched from that
					 location in accordance with this Part; and
G. The latest instrument calibration and leak
					 test record for specific devices in use at the site. Acceptable records include
					 tags or labels that are affixed to the device or survey meter.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part E - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Subpart F - NOTIFICATIONS › Section 144-220-E-F-42 - Specific requirements for radiographic personnel performing industrial radiography

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. At a job site,
					 the following shall be supplied by the licensee or registrant:
(1) At least one operable, calibrated survey
					 instrument for each exposure device or radiation machine in use;
(2) An individual monitoring device for each
					 individual;
(3) An operable,
					 calibrated pocket dosimeter or electronic personal dosimeter with a range of
					 zero to 200 milliroentgens (2 mSv) for each worker;
(4) An operable, calibrated alarm ratemeter
					 for each worker as specified in E.18; and
(5) The appropriate barrier ropes and
					 signs.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part E - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Subpart F - NOTIFICATIONS › Section 144-220-E-F-43 - Special requirements and exemptions for radiation machines in enclosed radiography

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Systems for
					 enclosed radiography, including shielded-room radiography and cabinet x-ray
					 systems not otherwise exempted, designed to allow admittance of individuals
					 shall:
(1) Comply with all applicable
					 requirements of this Part and D.1201 of this rule. If such a system is a
					 certified cabinet x-ray system, it shall comply with all applicable
					 requirements of this Part, Part H and
					 21 CFR
					 1020.40.
(2) Be evaluated at intervals not to exceed
					 one year to assure compliance with the applicable requirements as specified in
					 E.24. Records of these evaluations shall be maintained for inspection by the
					 Agency for a period of two years after the evaluation.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part E - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Subpart F - NOTIFICATIONS › Section 144-220-E-F-44 - Prohibitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Industrial radiography performed with a
					 sealed source that is not fastened to or contained in a radiographic exposure
					 device (fish pole technique) is prohibited unless specifically authorized in a
					 license issued by the Agency.
B.
					 Retrieval of disconnected sources or sources that cannot be returned by normal
					 means to a fully shielded position or automatically secured in the radiographic
					 exposure device, shall not be performed unless specifically authorized by a
					 license condition.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part E - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Subpart F - NOTIFICATIONS › Section 144-220-E-F-45 - Periodic survey

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Industrial
					 radiography operations using radioactive materials shall be inspected at least
					 annually.
B. Industrial radiography
					 operations using x-ray shall be inspected prior to January 1, 1987, and once
					 every two years thereafter.
C. Upon
					 notification or discovery of a violation to the rules stated in this section,
					 the Department may, in its notice of violation to the licensee, require a
					 re-inspection, by a Qualified Expert or Qualified Individual pursuant to the
					 requirements in Part H. This increase in frequency of inspection will depend
					 upon the severity of the violation.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part E - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Subpart F - NOTIFICATIONS › Section 144-220-E-F-46 - Radiographer examination and certification

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
					 Application and fee for radiographer certification examinations.
(1) Application.
(a) An application for taking the examination
					 shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the Agency.
(b) The non-refundable application fee for
					 examination shall be determined by the Agency.
(c) The appropriate fee shall be submitted
					 with the application for examination when filing with the Agency.
(d) The application and any non-refundable
					 fee, shall be submitted to the Agency on or before the dates specified by the
					 Agency.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part E - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Subpart F - NOTIFICATIONS › Appendix 144-220-E-F-A - SUBJECTS TO BE COVERED DURING THE INSTRUCTION OF RADIOGRAPHER ASSISTANTS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
I. Fundamentals of radiation safety
A. Characteristics of radiation
B. Units of radiation dose in rems (sieverts) and
						quantity of radioactivity in curies (becquerels).
C. Significance of radiation dose
1. Radiation protection standards;
2. Biological effects of radiation;
3. Hazards of exposure to radiation; and
4. Case histories of radiography accidents.
D. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation;
						and
E. Methods of controlling radiation dose:
1. Working time;
2. Working distances; and
3. Shielding.
II. Radiation detection instrumentation to include
						the following:
A. Use of radiation survey instruments:
1. Operation;
2. Calibration; and
3. Limitations
B. Survey techniques; and
C. Use of individual monitoring devices to include as a
						minimum:
1. Film badges;
2. Thermoluminescent dosimeters;
3. Optically stimulated luminescence monitors,
						OSL's;
4. Pocket dosimeters;
5. Alarming rate meters; and
6. Electronic personal dosimeters.
III. Radiographic equipment to be
						used
A. Remote handling equipment;
B. Operation and control of radiographic exposure devices
						and sealed sources, including pictures or models of source assemblies (also
						known as pigtails);
C. Storage and transport containers, source
						changers;
D. Operation and control of x-ray equipment;
E. Collimators;
F. Storage, control, and disposal of radioactive
						materials; and
G. Inspection and maintenance of equipment.
IV. The requirements of pertinent federal and State
						regulations
V. The licensee's or registrant's written operating
						and emergency procedures
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part E - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Subpart F - NOTIFICATIONS › Appendix 144-220-E-F-B - ITEMS TO BE COVERED DURING THE INSPECTION OF RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
I. Radiographic exposure devices shall be inspected
						for:
A. Abnormal surface radiation levels anywhere on camera,
						collimator, or guide tube;
B. Condition of safety plugs;
C. Proper operation of locking mechanism;
D. Condition of the pigtail connector;
E. Condition of the carrying device (straps, handle,
						etc.); and
F. Proper handling and legible labeling.
II. Guide tubes shall be inspected
						for:
A. Rust, dirt, or sludge buildup inside the guide
						tube;
B. Condition of the guide tube connector;
C. Condition of the source stop;
D. Kinks or damage that could prevent proper operation;
						and
E. Presence of radioactive contamination.
III. Control cables and control drive mechanisms
						shall be inspected for:
A. Proper control drive mechanism with camera, as
						appropriate;
B. Changes in general operating characteristics;
C. Condition of connector on drive cable;
D. Drive cable flexibility, wear, and rust;
E. Excessive wear or damage to control drive mechanism
						parts;
F. Damage to drive cable conduit that could prevent the
						cable from moving freely;
G. Proper connector mating between the drive cable and
						the pigtail;
H. Proper operation of source position indicator, if
						applicable; and
I. Presence of radioactive contamination.
IV. Pipeliners shall be inspected
						for:
A. Abnormal surface radiation;
B. Changes in the general operating characteristics of
						the unit;
C. Proper operation of shutter mechanism;
D. Chafing or binding of shutter mechanism;
E. Damage to the device that might impair its
						operation;
F. Proper operation of locking mechanism;
G. Proper drive mechanism with camera, as
						appropriate;
H. Condition of carrying device (strap, handle, etc.);
						and
I. Proper and legible labeling.
V. X-ray equipment shall be inspected
						for:
A. Change in the general operating characteristics of the
						unit;
B. Wear of electrical cables and connectors;
C. Proper and legible labeling of console;
D. Proper console with machine, as appropriate;
E. Proper operation of locking mechanism;
F. Proper operation of timer run-down cutoff; and
G. Damage to tube head housing that might result in
						excessive radiation levels.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part E - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Subpart F - NOTIFICATIONS › Appendix 144-220-E-F-C - ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN OPERATING AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Handling and use of sources of radiation for
						industrial radiography such that no individual is likely to be exposed to
						radiation doses that exceed the limits established in Part D;
B. Methods and occasions for conducting radiation
						surveys, including lock-out survey requirements;
C. Methods for controlling access to industrial
						radiography areas;
D. Methods and occasions for locking and securing sources
						of radiation;
E. Personnel monitoring and the use of personnel
						monitoring equipment, including steps to be taken immediately by industrial
						radiographic personnel in the event a pocket dosimeter is found to be off scale
						(see E.18);
F. Methods of transporting equipment to field locations,
						including packing of sources of radiation in the vehicles, placarding of
						vehicles, and controlling of sources of radiation during transportation
						(including applicable DOT requirements);
G. Methods or procedures for minimizing exposure of
						individuals in the event of an accident, including procedures for a disconnect
						accident, a transportation accident, and loss of a sealed source;
H. Procedures for notifying proper personnel in the event
						of an accident;
I. Specific posting requirements;
J. Maintenance of records (see Subpart E);
K. Inspection, maintenance, and operational checks of
						radiographic exposure devices, source changers, storage containers, transport
						containers, source guide tubes, crank-out devices, and radiation
						machines;
L. Method of testing and training in accordance with
						sections E.16 and E.33;
M. Source recovery procedures if the licensee is
						authorized to perform source recovery; and
N. The procedure(s) for identifying and reporting defects
						and noncompliance, as required by E.27 and 10 CFR Part 21 , if
						applicable.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 144-220-F-1 - Scope

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This Part provides for the registration of radiation
					 machine facilities, and establishes requirements for use of x-ray equipment by
					 or under the supervision of an individual authorized by and licensed in
					 accordance with State statutes to engage in the healing arts or veterinary
					 medicine. The provisions of this Part are in addition to, and not in
					 substitution for, other applicable provisions of this rule.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 144-220-F-4 - Certification of qualified experts

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Department shall certify qualified experts for the
					 purpose of inspecting, and certifying x-ray equipment to establish compliance
					 with this rule. The Department may grant, modify or refuse to issue a
					 certification in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title
					 5, Chapter 375, Subchapter V.
A.
				  Radiological physicist certification
(1) The
				  radiological physicist, except as provided for in section F.3.C.(4), shall be
				  responsible for the preparation and issuance of all inspection reports, and
				  shall be accountable for all information, findings and recommendations
				  contained therein.
(2)
				  Certification shall be in the diagnostic x-ray and/or the therapy area. To be
				  eligible to apply for certification as a radiological physicist an individual
				  shall, in addition to satisfying the training and experience requirements of
				  Part A of this rule:
(a) Not be currently
				  employed by any company offering sales or service of x-ray equipment;
				  and
(b) Be certified by the
				  American Board of Radiology in diagnostic radiologic physics; or
(c) Be certified by the American Board of
				  Health Physics and have one year of experience in the area of diagnostic x-ray
				  as outlined in Appendix D; or
(d)
				  Possess a master's degree in a physical science and have three years'
				  experience in the area of diagnostic x-ray as outlined in Appendix D.
(3) Individuals meeting the above
				  qualifications may apply to the Department for certification using Agency form
				  HHE 820 Certified technician registration form. The application shall include
				  the following information at a minimum:
(a)
				  Name and address
(b) Telephone
				  number
(c) Detailed description of
				  education
(d) Detailed description
				  of experience
(e) List of measuring
				  and calibration equipment used
(f)
				  Types of services to be provided
(4) Upon receipt and review of an
				  application, the Department may require additional submissions and/or personal
				  interviews with the applicant if deemed necessary to issue a
				  certification.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 144-220-F-6 - Fluoroscopic x-ray systems

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All fluoroscopic x-ray systems shall be image intensified
					 and meet the following requirements:
A. Limitation of useful beam.
(1) Primary Barrier.
(a) The fluoroscopic imaging assembly shall
				  be provided with a primary protective barrier, which intercepts the entire
				  cross section of the useful beam at any SID.
(b) The x-ray tube used for fluoroscopy shall
				  not produce x-rays unless the barrier is in position to intercept the entire
				  useful beam.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 144-220-F-7 - Radiographic systems other than fluoroscopic, dental intraoral or veterinarian systems

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Beam limitation.
				  The useful beam shall be limited to the area of clinical interest.
(1) General purpose stationary and mobile
				  x-Ray systems.
(a) There shall be provided a
				  means for stepless adjustment of the size of the x-ray field.
(b) For those units so designed, a method
				  shall be provided for visually defining the perimeter of the x-ray field. The
				  total misalignment of the edges of the visually defined field with the
				  respective edges of the x-ray field along either the length or width of the
				  visually defined field shall not exceed 2 percent of the distance from the
				  source to the center of the visually defined field when the surface upon which
				  it appears is perpendicular to the axis of the x-ray beam.
(c) The Agency may grant an exemption on
				  non-certified x-ray systems to F.7.A.(1)(a) and (b) provided the registrant
				  makes a written application for such exemption and in that application:
(i) Demonstrates it is impractical to comply
				  with F.7.A.(1)(a) and (b); and
(ii)
				  The purpose of F.7.A.(1)(a) and (b) will be met by other methods.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 144-220-F-8 - Intraoral dental radiographic systems and podiatric systems

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
In addition to the provisions of F.3, F.4, and F.5, the
					 requirements of F.8 apply to x-ray equipment and associated facilities used for
					 dental radiography. Requirements for extraoral dental radiographic systems are
					 covered in F.7.
A. Source-to-skin
				  distance. X-ray systems designed for use with an intraoral image receptor shall
				  be provided with means to limit source-to-skin distance, i.e., SSD, to not less
				  than:
(1) 18 centimeters if operable above 50
				  kVp, or
(2) 10 centimeters if
				  operable at 50 kVp.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 144-220-F-9 - Veterinary medicine radiographic installations

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Equipment.
(1) Diaphragms or cones shall be provided for
				  collimating the useful beam to the area of clinical interest and shall provide
				  the same degree of protection as is required of the housing.
(2) The total filtration permanently in the
				  useful beam shall not be less than 0.5 millimeters aluminum
				  equivalent.
(3) A device shall be
				  provided to terminate the exposure after a preset time or exposure.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 144-220-F-10 - Mobile service

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. In addition to
				  the requirements of machine registration, inspection, and QA, any mobile
				  service provider before beginning such service shall submit to the Maine Center
				  for Disease Control and Prevention, Radiation Control Program the following:
(1) An established main location where the
				  machines, records, etc, will be maintained for inspection. This must be a
				  street address, not a P.O. Box.
(2)
				  A current copy of an inspection report performed by an approved Qualified
				  expert.
(3) Copies of the
				  applicant's operating, safety, and emergency procedures for the protection of
				  patients, operators, facility employees, and the public.
(4) A list of mobile service
				  employees.
(5) A list of facilities
				  where mobile service will be provided.
(6) A list of licensed practitioners who
				  interpret the radiographs.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 144-220-F-11 - Mobile vans

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. In addition to
				  meeting all the requirements of machine registration, inspections, and QA, any
				  mobile van with on board processing shall drain the processor tanks in an
				  approved location between each temporary site.
B. Mobile mammographic vans shall perform
				  phantom images after each relocation.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 144-220-F-12 - Bone densitometry

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
In addition to other requirements of this part, all x-ray
					 bone densitometry systems shall meet the following requirements:
A. The requirement for having a shielding
				  design performed by a qualified expert for bone densitometry units has been
				  waived.
B. An inspection of the
				  unit and an environmental survey of the area shall be performed, within 30 days
				  after installation to ensure that radiation levels to members of the general
				  public outside the exam room are within regulatory limits. A copy of this
				  report must be sent to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention,
				  Radiation Control Program.
C. The
				  console shall be positioned such that the operator is at least 1 meter from the
				  scan field.
D. Access to the exam
				  room during a scan shall be controlled by the operator to prevent exposure to
				  other personnel and the general public.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Appendix 144-220-F-A - INFORMATION ON RADIATION SHIELDING REQUIRED FOR PLAN REVIEWS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
In order for the Agency to provide an evaluation, technical
					 advice and official approval on shielding requirements for a radiation
					 installation, the following information must be submitted.
A. The plans should show, at a minimum, the
					 following:
(1) The normal location of the x-ray system's radiation
					 port; the port's travel and traverse limits; general direction(s) of the useful
					 beam; locations of any windows and doors; the location of the operator's booth;
					 and the location of the x-ray control panel.
(2) The structural composition and thickness or lead
					 equivalent of all walls, doors, partitions, floor and ceiling of the room(s)
					 concerned.
(3) The dimensions of the room(s) concerned.
(4) The type of occupancy of all adjacent areas inclusive
					 of space above and below the room(s) concerned. If there is an exterior wall,
					 show distance to the closest area(s) where it is likely that individuals may be
					 present.
(5) The make and model of the x-ray equipment and the
					 maximum technique factors.
(6) The type of examination(s) or treatment(s) which will
					 be performed with the equipment.
B. Information on the anticipated workload of the x-ray
					 system(s).
C. Except as provided for in section F.3.B, a report
					 including all basic assumptions used, shall be submitted with the plans. Any
					 assumptions differing from NCRP 35, Dental X-Ray Protection and/or NCRP 49,
					 Structural Shielding Design and Evaluation for Medical Use of X-rays and Gamma
					 Rays of Energies up to 10 MeV, shall be specifically documented and/or
					 explained.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Appendix 144-220-F-B - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OPERATOR'S BOOTH

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Space requirements:
(1) The operator shall be allotted not less than 7.5 square
					 feet (0.697m2) of unobstructed floor space in the booth.
(2) The operator's booth may be any geometric configuration
					 with no dimension of less than 2 feet (0.61m).
(3) The space shall be allotted excluding any encumbrance
					 by the x-ray control panel, such as overhang, cables, or other similar
					 encroachments.
(4) The booth shall be located or constructed such that
					 unattenuated direct scatter radiation originating on the examination table or
					 at the wall cassette cannot reach the operator's station in the booth.
B. Structural requirements:
(1) The booth walls shall be permanently fixed barriers at
					 least 7 feet (2.13m) high.
(2) When a door or movable panel is used as an integral
					 part of the booth structure, it must have an interlock which will prevent an
					 exposure when the door or panel is not closed.
(3) Shielding shall be provided to meet the requirements of
					 Part D of this rule.
C. X-ray control placement:
(1) The x-ray control for the system shall be fixed within
					 the booth and:
(a) Shall be at least 40 inches (1.02m) from any open edge
					 of the booth wall which is nearest to the examining table.
(b) Shall allow the operator to use the majority of the
					 available viewing windows.
D. Viewing system requirements:
(1) Each booth shall have at least one viewing device which
					 will:
(a) Be so placed that the operator can view the patient
					 during any exposure, and
(b) The device shall be so placed that the operator can
					 have full view of any occupant of the room and should be so placed that the
					 operator can view any entry into the room. If any door which allows access to
					 the room cannot be seen from the booth, then that door must have an interlock
					 controlling the exposure which will prevent the exposure if the door is not
					 closed.
(2) When the viewing system is a window, the following
					 requirements also apply:
(a) The viewing area shall be at least 1 square foot
					 (0.0929 m2).
(b) The design of the booth shall be such that the
					 operator's expected position when viewing the patient and operating the x-ray
					 system is at least 18 inches (0.457 m) from the edge of the booth.
(c) The material constituting the window shall have the
					 same lead equivalence as that required in the booth's wall in which it is
					 mounted.
(3) When the viewing system is by mirrors, the mirror(s)
					 shall be so located as to accomplish the general requirements of Appendix B,
					 D.1.
(4) When the viewing system is by electronic means:
(a) The camera shall be so located as to accomplish the
					 general requirements of Appendix B, D.1; and
(b) There shall be an alternate viewing system as a back up
					 for the primary system.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Appendix 144-220-F-C - INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY PERSONS PROPOSING TO CONDUCT HEALING ARTS SCREENING

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Persons requesting that the Agency approve a healing arts
					 screening program shall submit the following information and evaluation:
1. Name and address of the applicant and, where applicable,
					 the names and addresses of agents within this State.
2. Diseases or conditions for which the x-ray examinations
					 are to be used.
3. Description in detail of the x-ray examinations proposed
					 in the screening program.
4. Description of the population to be examined in the
					 screening program, i.e., age, sex, physical condition, and other appropriate
					 information.
5. An evaluation of any known alternate methods not
					 involving ionizing radiation which could achieve the goals of the screening
					 program and why these methods are not used in preference to the x-ray
					 examinations.
6. An evaluation by a qualified expert of the x-ray
					 system(s) to be used in the screening program. The evaluation by the qualified
					 expert shall show that such system(s) do satisfy all requirements of this
					 rule.
7. A description of the diagnostic film quality control
					 program.
8. A copy of the technique chart for the x-ray examination
					 procedures to be used.
9. The qualifications of each individual who will be
					 operating the x-ray system(s).
10. The qualifications of the individual who will be
					 supervising the operators of the x-ray system(s). The extent of supervision and
					 the method of work performance evaluation shall be specified.
11. The name and address of the individual who will
					 interpret the radiograph(s).
12. A description of the procedures to be used in advising
					 the individuals screened and their private practitioners of the healing arts of
					 the results of the screening procedure and any further medical needs
					 indicated.
13. A description of the procedures for the retention or
					 disposition of the radiographs and other records pertaining to the x-ray
					 examinations.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Appendix 144-220-F-D - CHARACTERISTICS FOR QUALIFYING DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY EXPERIENCE FOR RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICISTS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Knowledge of physical or natural science, mathematics,
					 or engineering sufficient to understand radiation protection standards,
					 theories, and practices.
2. Knowledge of applicable Maine regulations for radiation
					 protection, federal performance standards and appropriate national guides (e.g.
					 NCRP, AAPM, etc.) and ability to understand and effectively apply them.
3. Knowledge and ability sufficient to select and operate
					 instrumentation used in diagnostic x-ray radiation protection and to interpret
					 the results.
4. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate the need
					 for shielding and to determine and recommend the types and amounts of shielding
					 required.
5. Knowledge of personnel monitoring devices and the
					 ability to recommend appropriate devices for a specific application.
6. Knowledge and ability sufficient to recognize and
					 anticipate existing and potential radiation safety problems.
7. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and
					 recommend effective use of protective devices for patients, machine operators
					 and others in the immediate environs of the x-ray source.
8. Knowledge and ability sufficient to calculate external
					 radiation doses, evaluate over-exposures and recommend procedures to reduce any
					 reoccurrence.
9. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and
					 recommend selection, maintenance and effective use of ancillary equipment (e.g.
					 QA devices).
10. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and
					 recommend quality assurance procedures to improve diagnostic image quality,
					 reduce unnecessary radiation exposure and reduce facility operating
					 costs.
11. Certification requirements for radiological physicists
					 are found in section F.4.A.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Appendix 144-220-F-E - CHARACTERISTICS FOR QUALIFYING DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY EXPERIENCE FOR X-RAY TECHNICIANS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Knowledge of physical or natural science, mathematics,
					 or engineering sufficient to understand radiation protection standards,
					 theories, and practices.
2. Knowledge of applicable Maine regulations for radiation
					 protection, federal performance standards and appropriate national guides (e.g.
					 NCRP, AAPM, etc.) and ability to understand and effectively apply them.
3. Knowledge and ability sufficient to operate
					 instrumentation used in diagnostic x-ray radiation protection and to interpret
					 the results.
4. Knowledge of personnel monitoring devices and the
					 appropriate devices for specific applications.
5. Knowledge and ability sufficient to recognize and
					 anticipate existing and potential radiation safety problems.
6. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and
					 recommend effective use of protective devices for patients, machines operators
					 and others in the immediate environs of the x-ray source.
7. Knowledge and ability sufficient to evaluate and
					 recommend selection, maintenance and effective use of ancillary equipment (e.g.
					 QA devices).
8. Certification requirements for x-ray technicians are
					 found in section F.4.B.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part F - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS › Appendix 144-220-F-F - X-RAY REGISTRATION FEES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Annual registration fee
(1) Beginning January 1, 2000, all x-ray facilities shall
					 pay a yearly registration fee as specified below.
(a) All facilities$60.00 per tube. See note below.
(b) Existing facilities that are replacing one registered
					 x-ray machine for another (unregistered) x-ray machine will be charged $30.00
					 for the new registration of the new x-ray machine. New facilities will be
					 charged the full registration fee.
(2) Submit a check payable to the Treasurer State of Maine,
					 along with the form indicated if the facility is:
Existing: Registration Renewal Form *;
New: Registration of Radiation Machine Facilities
					 Form;
Additional machines: Supplemental Sheet Form.
Note:
The registration fee for the
					 mammographic facilities includes the annual registration fee, and the annual
					 inspection of the quality assurance program. The cost of the periodic survey is
					 not included with this fee. The periodic survey (section F.3.C(2)) fee is not
					 governed by these rules.
* A registration renewal form is not necessary if a device
					 is in storage, thus waiving the applicable fees. To be considered in storage
					 means that the device will not be utilized in any way. The device must be
					 registered with the Agency before being utilized for any
					 reason.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-1 - Purpose and scope

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This Part contains the requirements and provisions for
						the medical use of radioactive material and for issuance of specific licenses
						authorizing the medical use of this material. These requirements and provisions
						provide for the radiation safety of workers, the general public, patients, and
						human research subjects. The requirements and provisions of this Part are in
						addition to, and not in substitution for, others in this rule. The requirements
						and provisions of this rule apply to applicants and licensees subject to this
						Part unless specifically exempted.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-2 - Definitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
As used in this part, the following definitions
						apply:
Associate radiation safety officer
means an
						individual who:
(1) Meets the
					 requirements in G.50 and G.59; and
(2) Is currently identified as an associate
					 radiation safety officer for the types of use of byproduct material for which
					 the individual has been assigned duties and tasks by the radiation safety
					 officer on:
(a) A specific medical use license
					 issued by the Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an Agreement State;
					 or
(b) A medical use permit issued
					 by a Nuclear Regulatory Commission master material licensee.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-5 - Maintenance of records

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Each record required by this Part must be legible
						throughout the specified retention period. The record may be the original, a
						reproduced copy, or a microform if the copy or microform is authenticated by
						authorized personnel and the microform is capable of producing a clear copy
						throughout the required retention period. The record may also be stored in
						electronic media with the capability for producing legible, accurate, and
						complete records during the required retention period. Records such as letters,
						drawings, and specifications must include all pertinent information such as
						stamps, initials, and signatures. The licensee shall maintain adequate
						safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-6 - Provisions for the protection of human research subjects

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. A licensee may conduct research involving
					 human research subjects only if it uses the radioactive materials specified on
					 its license for the uses authorized on its license.
B. If the research is conducted, funded,
					 supported, or regulated by a federal agency that has implemented the federal
					 Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (federal Policy), the licensee
					 shall, before conducting research:
(1) Obtain
					 review and approval of the research from an Institutional Review Board, as
					 defined and described in the federal policy; and
(2) Obtain informed consent, as defined and
					 described in the federal Policy, from the human research
					 subject.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-7 - Reserved

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-8 - Reserved

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-9 - Reserved

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-10 - Implementation

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. A licensee shall implement the provisions
					 in this Part on the effective date of these rules.
B. When a requirement in Part G differs from
					 the requirement in an existing license condition, the requirement in this Part
					 shall govern.
C. Any existing
					 license condition that is not affected by a requirement in Part G remains in
					 effect until there is a license amendment or renewal.
D. If a license condition exempted a licensee
					 from a provision in Part G on June 1, 2003, it will continue to exempt a
					 licensee from the corresponding provision in Part G.
E. If a license condition cites provisions in
					 Part G that will be deleted on the effective date of these rules, then the
					 license condition remains in effect until other is a license amendment or
					 license renewal that modifies or removes the condition.
F. A licensee shall continue to comply with
					 any license condition that requires it to implement procedures required by
					 G.610, G.642, G.643, and G.645 until there is a license amendment or renewal
					 that modifies the license condition.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-11 - License required

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. A person may
					 manufacture, produce, acquire, receive, possess, prepare, use, or transfer
					 radioactive material for medical use only in accordance with a specific license
					 issued pursuant to this rule.
B. A
					 specific license is not needed for an individual who:
(1) Receives, possesses, uses, or transfer
					 radioactive material in accordance with the regulations in this Part under the
					 supervision of an authorized user as provided in G.27, unless prohibited by
					 license condition; or
(2) Prepares
					 unsealed radioactive material for medical use in accordance with this rule
					 under the supervision of an authorized nuclear pharmacist or authorized user as
					 provided in G.27, unless prohibited by license condition.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-12 - Application for license, amendment, or renewal

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. An application must be signed by the
					 applicant's or licensee's management.
B. An application for a license for medical
					 use of radioactive material as described in G.100, G.200, G.300, G.400, G.500,
					 G.600, and G.1000 must be made by:
(1) Filing
					 the appropriate HHE Form 850, "Application for Material License" that includes
					 the facility diagram, equipment, and training and experience qualifications of
					 the radiation safety officer, associate radiation safety officer(s), authorized
					 user(s), authorized medical physicist(s), ophthalmic physicist(s), and
					 authorized nuclear pharmacist(s); and
(2) Submitting procedures required by G.610,
					 G.642, G.643 and G.645, as applicable.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-13 - License amendments

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A licensee shall apply for and must receive a license
						amendment:
A. Before it receives,
					 prepares, or uses radioactive material for a type of use that is permitted
					 under this part, but is not authorized on the licensee's current license under
					 this part;
B. Before it permits
					 anyone to work as an authorized user, authorized medical physicist, ophthalmic
					 physicist, or authorized nuclear pharmacist under the license, except:
(1) For an authorized user, an individual who
					 meets the requirements in G.59, G.190.A, G.290.A, G.390.A, G.392.A, G.394.A,
					 G.490.A, G.590.A, and G.690.A, G.690.B;
(2) For an authorized nuclear pharmacist, an
					 individual who meets the requirements in G.55.A and G.59;
(3) For an authorized medical physicist, an
					 individual who meets the requirements in G.51.A and G.59;
(4) An individual who is identified as an
					 authorized user, an authorized nuclear pharmacist, or authorized medical
					 physicist, or ophthalmic physicist:
(a) On an
					 Agency, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or an Agreement State license or other
					 equivalent permit or license recognized by the Agency that authorizes the use
					 of radioactive material in medical use or in the practice of nuclear
					 pharmacy;
(b) On a permit issued by
					 an Agency, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or an Agreement State specific
					 license of broad scope that is authorized to permit the use of radioactive
					 material in medical use or in the practice of nuclear pharmacy;
(c) On a permit issued by a Nuclear
					 Regulatory Commission master material licensee that is authorized to permit the
					 use of radioactive material in medical use or in the practice of nuclear
					 pharmacy; or
(d) By a commercial
					 nuclear pharmacy that has been authorized to identify authorized nuclear
					 pharmacists.
Code of Maine Rules › 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › 144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL › Chapter 220 - Rules Relating to Radiation Protection › Part G - MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL › Subpart A - GENERAL INFORMATION › Section 144-220-G-A-14 - Notifications

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. A licensee shall provide the Agency, no
					 later than 30 days after the date that the licensee permits an individual to
					 work under the provisions of G.13.B as an authorized user, authorized medical
					 physicist, ophthalmic physicist, or authorized nuclear pharmacist:
(1) A copy of the board certification and, as
					 appropriate, verification of completion of:
(a) Training for the authorized medical
					 physicist under G.51.C;
(b) Any
					 additional case experience required in G.390.B(1)(b)(vii) for an authorized
					 user under G.300; or
(c) Device
					 specific training in G.690.C for the authorized user under G.600; or