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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.43 - Beam ports

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
Unused beam ports on radiation source housings shall be
						  secured in the closed position in a manner which will prevent inadvertent
						  opening.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.44 - Shutters

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On open-beam radiation-producing device configurations
						  that are designed to accommodate interchangeable components, each beam port on
						  the radiation source housing must be equipped with a shutter that cannot be
						  opened unless a collimator or a component coupling has been connected to the
						  beam port.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.45 - Radiation emission limits

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Radiation emissions limits, exclusive of the primary
						  beam, must be met at any specified tube rating established by the manufacturer.
						  The local components of an open-beam radiation-producing device must be
						  located, and be arranged and include sufficient shielding or access control to
						  prevent either of the following from occurring:
(1) Radiation emissions in any area
						surrounding the local component group which could result in an occupational
						dose in excess of 10 CFR Part 20 Subpart C (relating to occupational dose
						limits).
(2) A dose to an
						individual in an area surrounding the local component group in excess of the
						dose limits outlined under §
												219.51 (relating to dose limits
						for individual members of the public).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.46 - Primary beam attenuation

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In cases where the primary beam is not intercepted by
						  the detector device under all conditions of operation, protective measures,
						  such as auxiliary shielding or administrative procedures, shall be provided to
						  avoid exposure to any individual from the transmitted primary beam.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.47 - Operator attendance

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The operator shall be present at all times when the
						  equipment is in operation except when the area is locked, or the equipment is
						  secured to protect against unauthorized or accidental entry.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.48 - Control of access

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If the radiation-producing device is not in a
						  restricted area as defined in
						  10 CFR
						  20.1003 (relating to definitions), the
						  operator shall control access to the radiation-producing device at all times
						  during operation. The following apply:
(1) Radiation areas must be conspicuously
						identified. The following apply:
(i) The
						radiation source must be within a conspicuous perimeter, for instance, a rope,
						tape or other barrier, that identifies the area in which radiation levels could
						result in an individual receiving a dose equivalent in excess of 0.005 rem
						(0.05 mSv) in 1 hour.
(ii) The area
						described in subparagraph (i) must be suitably posted with "CAUTION-RADIATION
						AREA" signs.
(iii) The operator
						shall ensure that no one is inside and that no one enters the radiation area
						during operation of the radiation-producing device.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.49 - Instruction and training

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In addition to meeting the requirements of §
												227a.21 (relating to instruction
						  and training), an individual may not operate or maintain an open-beam
						  radiation-producing device unless the individual has received training
						  applicable to the procedures to be performed and the specific equipment used.
						  This training may include more specific and detailed instruction in, and
						  demonstrated competence as to, the following:
(1) Sources and magnitude of common radiation
						exposure.
(2) Units of radiation
						measurement.
(3) Radiation
						protection concepts of time, distance, shielding and ALARA.
(4) Procedures and rights of a declared
						pregnancy.
(5) Regulatory
						requirements and area postings.
(6)
						Worker, embryo/fetus and public dose limits.
(7) Proper use of survey instruments and
						dosimetry.
(8) Policies and
						procedures required under §
												227a.40 (relating to safety
						device).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.50 - Handheld radiation-producing devices

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In addition to the requirements in Subchapter B and
						  this subchapter (relating to general technical requirements; and open-beam
						  radiation-producing devices), the following requirements apply to open-beam,
						  hand-held radiation-producing devices.
(1)
Procedures.
A registrant
						possessing an open-beam, hand-held radiation-producing device shall have
						available for review operating policies and procedures that contain measures to
						ensure that the following are met:
(i)
						Radiation protection is provided equivalent to that afforded under §
													219.51 (relating to dose limits
						for individual members of the public).
(ii) Radiation protection is provided
						equivalent to that afforded under §
													227a.46 (relating to primary beam
						attenuation).
(iii) The operator
						will not hold the sample during operation of the radiation-producing device and
						that the operator's hands will not approach the primary beam.
(iv) The operator will not aim the primary
						beam at any individual, including the operator, during the operation of the
						radiation-producing device.
(v)
						Operator radiation exposure is as low as reasonably achievable by use of means
						such as ancillary equipment that will reduce exposure.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.51 - Bomb detection radiation-producing devices

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In addition to the requirements in Subchapter B
						  (relating to general technical requirements), except §
												227a.16 (relating to posting), the
						  following requirements apply to bomb detection radiation-producing
						  devices:
(1)
Control panel
						security.
In addition to the requirements in §
												227a.17 (relating to security),
						bomb detection radiation-producing devices shall be locked to prevent
						unauthorized use when not in use.
(2)
Use log.
The registrant
						shall maintain a use log for each bomb detection radiation-producing device.
						This log must record the description of the unit, the date removed from
						storage, the date returned to storage, the identity and signature of the person
						to whom the device is assigned, the dates of use and the site or sites of use.
						This use log shall be maintained for 5 years.
(3)
Area control.
The
						registrant shall provide security to prevent entry by individuals to the area
						in which the device is energized.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.52 - Radiation-producing devices used in individual security screening

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In addition to the requirements in Subchapter B
						  (relating to general technical requirements), the following requirements apply
						  to radiation-producing devices used in individual security screening. A person
						  requesting Department approval for a radiation-producing device to be used for
						  individual security screening with intended human exposure to the primary beam
						  for public protection shall submit the following information to the Department
						  for evaluation and approval. The applicant shall state how the dose limits in
						  this section will be met. The applicant shall receive Department approval prior
						  to use.
(1)
Efficacy
						evaluation.
An evaluation of all known alternate methods that could
						achieve the goals of the individual security screening program and an
						explanation of why these methods will not be used in preference to the
						applicant's proposed approach using ionizing radiation.
(2)
Equipment evaluation.
A
						device used for individual security screening of humans shall be evaluated by a
						qualified expert at the following times for optimization of image quality and
						radiation dose per manufacturer's recommendations and this section:
(i) Upon installation of the
						device.
(ii) After maintenance that
						affects the radiation shielding, shutter mechanism or X-ray production
						components.
(iii) Upon damage to
						the system.
(iv) Every 12
						months.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.53 - Radiation-producing devices used in vehicle security screening

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(a)
Procedure for human
						exposure.
When the procedures for operation of a mobile or
						transportable radiation-producing device used for security screening of
						vehicles includes knowingly exposing human occupants to the primary beam when
						screening vehicles, structures or containers, the system is subject to the same
						requirements as provided in §
												227a.52(1)-(5) 
						(relating to radiation-producing devices used in individual security
						screening).
(b)
Minimizing
						human exposure.
If vehicle occupants are knowingly exposed to the
						primary beam of a security screening device and the requirements in §
												227a.52(3)- (5)
						cannot be met, then there shall be means to ensure the occupied portion of the
						vehicle is outside of the scan area while the primary beam is emitted or
						procedures shall be established and implemented to ensure that no occupants are
						present in the vehicle during screening.
(c)
Dosage limits.
The
						effective dose to an individual for a single inadvertent exposure to the
						primary beam must not exceed 500 mrem (5 mSv). The reliability of the procedure
						used to ensure that a vehicle to be scanned is unoccupied must be commensurate
						with the potential severity of an inadvertent exposure. A pre-screening with a
						mode or system that can meet the limits under §
												227a.52(3)-(5)
						shall be used to verify that the vehicle being examined is unoccupied if the
						500 mrem (5 mSv) limit cannot be ensured.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.54 - Permanent radiographic installations

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(a)
Entrance controls.
Permanent radiographic installations having high radiation area entrance
						controls of the types described in
						10 CFR
						20.1601 and
						20.1902 (relating to control of
						access to high radiation areas; and posting requirements) must also meet the
						following requirements:
(1) Each entrance
						that is used for personnel access to the high radiation area in a permanent
						radiographic installation must have both visible and audible warning signals to
						warn of the presence of radiation. The visible signal shall be activated by
						radiation whenever the X-ray source is energized. The audible signal shall be
						activated when an attempt is made to enter the installation while the X-ray
						source is energized.
(2) The
						entrance control device or alarm system shall be tested for proper function
						prior to beginning operations on each day of use.
(3) The industrial radiographic system may
						not be used if an entrance control device or alarm system is not operating
						properly. If an entrance control device or alarm system is not functioning
						properly, it shall be removed from service and repaired or replaced
						immediately. If no replacement is available, the facility may continue to be
						used if the registrant implements the continuous surveillance under
						10 CFR
						34.51 and
						34.53 (relating to surveillance;
						and posting), §
													225.85 (relating to surveys and
						survey records) and uses an alarming ratemeter. Before the entrance control
						device or alarm system is returned to service, the RSO or an individual
						designated by the RSO shall validate the repair.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Subchapter D - OPEN-BEAM RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES › Section 227a.55 - Shielded room radiation-producing devices

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(a)
Control of access.
A
						room used for shielded room X-ray radiography must be shielded so that every
						location on the exterior meets conditions for an unrestricted area. Access to
						the room may only be through openings that are interlocked. The openings must
						be interlocked so that the radiation source cannot operate unless all openings
						are securely closed and meet the requirement of
						10 CFR
						20.1601 (relating to control of access to
						high radiation areas).
(b)
Physical radiation survey.
The operator shall conduct a
						physical radiation survey to determine that the radiation source is deenergized
						prior to each entry into the radiographic exposure area.
(c)
Radiation monitoring
						system.
The operator may use an independent radiation monitoring
						system that displays the radiation intensity or displays when radiation levels
						have returned to their pre-irradiation levels as an alternative to subsection
						(b).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 228.1 - Purpose and scope

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This chapter establishes radiation safety requirements
						  for persons utilizing particle accelerators for industrial, research or medical
						  purposes. Persons who use particle accelerators shall comply with this chapter.
						  The requirements in this chapter are in addition to and not in substitution for
						  other applicable requirements of this article.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 228.3 - Sale and installation

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A person may not sell or install an accelerator that
						  does not meet the provisions of this article.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS › Section 228.11a - Licensee responsibilities

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(a) A
						person may not possess, operate or permit the operation of an accelerator
						unless the accelerator and installation meet the applicable requirements of
						this article.
(b) Written safety
						procedures and rules shall be available at a facility, including restrictions
						of the operating technique required for the safe operation of the particular
						accelerator. The operator shall be able to demonstrate familiarity with the
						rules. The operator of an accelerator used for healing arts shall have
						additional instruction, including certification in the applicable specialty by
						a professional organization recognized by the Department.
(c) An individual may not be exposed to the
						useful beam except for healing arts purposes. An exposure shall be authorized
						by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS › Section 228.12 - Information and maintenance record and associated information

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The licensee shall maintain records of surveys,
						  calibrations, maintenance, machine malfunctions and modifications performed on
						  the accelerators, including the names of persons who performed the services.
						  The licensee shall keep these records for inspection by the Department for 5
						  years.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › NOTIFICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 228.21a - Notification and license requirements

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(a) A person who intends to purchase,
						construct or acquire an accelerator shall notify the Department of this intent
						by filing an application for a specific license within 90 days after the
						initial order is issued to obtain any or all parts of the accelerator.
(1) The application shall be filed in
						duplicate on a form prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by
						the required fee as described in §
													218.11(d)
						(relating to registration, renewal of registration and license fees).
(2) The application shall contain pertinent
						information to permit the Department to evaluate the accelerator facility for
						compliance with the act and this article.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › NOTIFICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 228.22a - Issuance of specific licenses

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(a) Upon determination that an application
						meets the requirements of the act and this article, the Department will issue a
						specific license authorizing the proposed activity and containing conditions
						and limitations as it deems appropriate or necessary.
(b) After the issuance of the license, the
						Department may, by appropriate regulations or order, incorporate additional
						requirements and conditions with respect to the licensee's receipt, possession,
						use and transfer of the accelerator subject to this chapter as it deems
						appropriate or necessary in order to:
(1)
						Protect the public health and safety or property.
(2) Prevent loss or theft of material subject
						to this chapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › NOTIFICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 228.23a - Expiration and termination of a license

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(a) Except as provided in §
												228.24a (relating to renewal of
						licenses), and subject to subsection (d)(5)(ii), a specific license expires on
						the date specified in the license. A license is effective for 5
						years.
(b) A licensee shall notify
						the Department in writing when the licensee decides to permanently discontinue
						activities involving the accelerator authorized under the license and request
						termination of the license. The notification and request for termination shall
						include the reports and information specified in subsection (d)(3)-(5). The
						licensee is subject to subsections (d) and (e), as applicable, until
						termination.
(c) At least 30 days
						before the expiration date specified in a specific license, the licensee shall
						do one of the following:
(1) Submit an
						application for license renewal under § 228.24a.
(2) Notify the Department in writing if the
						licensee decides not to renew the license.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › NOTIFICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 228.24a - Renewal of licenses

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(a) An
						application for renewal of a specific license shall be filed under §
												228.21a (relating to notification
						and license requirements).
(b) If a
						renewal application is filed prior to 30 days before the expiration of a
						license, the existing license does not expire until definitive notice has been
						given by the Department of its action on the renewal application. This
						subsection also applies to new license applications incorporating other
						licenses.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
														228.23a (relating to expiration
							 and termination of a license).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › NOTIFICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 228.25a - Amendment of license at the request of the licensee

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A licensee filing an application for an amendment shall
						  utilize the procedures in §
												228.21a (relating to notification
						  and license requirements). The application shall specify the requested
						  amendment and the reason for the amendment.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › NOTIFICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 228.26a - Department action on applications to renew and amend

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
In considering an application by a licensee to renew or
						  amend a license, the Department will apply criteria in the act and this
						  article.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 228.31a - Limitations

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(a) The facility
						shall operate within the terms and conditions of the license issued for the
						operation of the accelerator.
(b) A
						licensee may not permit an individual to act as an operator of an accelerator
						until the individual:
(1) Has been instructed
						in radiation safety and has demonstrated an understanding thereof.
(2) Has received copies of and instruction in
						this chapter and Chapters 219 and 220 (relating to standards for protection
						against radiation; and notices, instructions and reports to workers;
						inspections and investigations), pertinent license conditions and the
						licensee's operating and emergency procedures and demonstrated understanding
						thereof.
(3) Has demonstrated
						competence to use the accelerator, related equipment and survey instruments
						which will be utilized in that individual's assignment.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 228.32a - Shielding and safety design requirements

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(a) The licensee shall consult a qualified
						expert for radiation protection concerning the shielding design of an
						accelerator installation.
(b) An
						accelerator facility shall have primary and secondary protective barriers that
						are necessary to assure compliance with 10 CFR Part 20 , Subpart D (relating to
						dose limits for individual members of the public).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
														228.39 (relating to
							 records).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 228.33a - Facility and shielding requirements

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In addition to the requirements in Chapter 219
						  (relating to standards for protection against radiation), the following are
						  required:
(1) The control panel shall
						be located outside the treatment or irradiation room.
(2) For accelerators not used in the healing
						arts, provision shall be made to permit continuous observation of the material
						being irradiated and any transfer or conveyance of material within the
						irradiation room.
(3) For
						accelerators used in the healing arts, provision shall be made to permit
						continuous observation of and communication with the patient during
						irradiation.
(4) Windows, mirror
						systems or closed-circuit television viewing screens used for observing the
						patient or the material being irradiated shall be located so that the operator
						can maintain direct surveillance over both the control panel and the patient or
						the material being irradiated.
(5)
						If the surveillance conducted under paragraph (4) is provided solely by
						electronic means, and if a malfunction of this surveillance equipment occurs,
						irradiation activities shall cease until repair of that surveillance equipment
						is performed and the equipment is found to be functioning normally.
(6) Irradiation or treatment room entrances
						shall be provided with warning lights in a readily observable position near the
						outside of access doors. These will indicate when the useful beam is
						on.
(7) Interlocks shall be
						provided so that entrance or access doors are closed before irradiation or
						treatment can be initiated or continued.
(8) For accelerators used to irradiate
						materials by means of a transfer or conveyance system, a means shall be
						provided which either terminates the irradiation or prevents entry if an
						individual attempts access to the irradiation room.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 228.34a - Accelerator controls and interlock systems

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(a) Instrumentation, readouts and controls on
						the accelerator control console shall be clearly identified and easily
						discernible.
(b) Entrances into a
						target room or high radiation areas shall have interlocks that meet the
						requirements of 10 CFR Part
						20, Subpart G (relating to control of
						exposure from external sources in restricted areas) and
						10 CFR
						20.1902 (relating to posting requirements).
						If the radiation beam is interrupted by a door opening, it shall be possible to
						reinitiate the radiation exposure only by closing the door first and then by
						manual action at the control panel.
(c) When an interlock system has been
						tripped, it shall only be possible to resume operation of the accelerator by
						manually resetting controls at the interlock position, and lastly at the main
						control console.
(d) Safety
						interlocks shall be fail-safe, that is, designed so that a defect or component
						failure in the interlock system prevents operation of the
						accelerator.
(e) A scram button or
						other emergency power cutoff switch shall be located and easily identifiable in
						all high radiation areas. The cutoff switch shall include a manual reset so
						that the accelerator cannot be restarted from the accelerator control console
						without resetting the cutoff switch.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 228.35 - Operating procedures

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(a)
						Accelerators, when not in operation, shall be secured to prevent unauthorized
						use.
(b) An interlock may not be
						used to turn off the accelerator beam except in an emergency or for testing the
						interlock.
(c) Each safety and
						warning device, except interlocks, shall be checked at least every 3 months for
						proper functioning and shall be repaired as necessary. Interlocks shall be
						checked at least annually. Results of these checks and records of repairs shall
						be maintained for 5 years at the accelerator facility for inspection by the
						Department.
(d) In the event of a
						malfunction of a safety or warning device, the accelerator may not be operated
						unless appropriate interim precautions are instituted to provide equivalent
						protection.
(e) If it is necessary
						to intentionally bypass a safety interlock system or component thereof, the
						action shall be the following:
(1) Authorized
						in writing by the radiation safety officer.
(2) Recorded in a permanent log and a notice
						posted at the accelerator operator's position.
(3) Terminated as soon as possible.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 228.36 - Radiation monitoring requirements

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An independent radiation monitoring system shall be
						  provided so that the individuals entering or present in a potential very high
						  radiation area become aware of the existence of the hazard. Independent
						  radiation monitors shall be tested for response daily and after each servicing
						  or repair.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
														228.39 (relating to
							 records).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 228.37 - Production of radioactive material

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(a) A licensee who produces radioactive
						material incidental to the operation of an accelerator shall comply with the
						general license requirements of §
												217.144 (relating to incidental
						radioactive material produced by a particle accelerator).
(b) A licensee possessing radioactive
						material intentionally produced by bombarding nonradioactive material with the
						accelerator beam shall comply with the specific license requirements of Chapter
						217 (relating to licensing of radioactive material).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 228.38 - Radiation safety surveys

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(a)
						Prior to first use, a facility shall have a survey made by, or under the
						direction of, a qualified expert for radiation protection. A survey shall also
						be done after a change in the facility or equipment, including a relocation of
						the equipment within the irradiation or treatment room.
(b) The qualified expert shall report the
						survey results in writing to the individual in charge of the facility and a
						copy of the initial report shall be maintained by the licensee for inspection
						by the Department for the life of the facility. Other survey reports shall be
						maintained for inspection by the Department for 4 years. The facility shall be
						operated in compliance with limitations indicated by the survey.
(c) The report of the survey results shall
						include:
(1) The date of the
						measurements.
(2) The reason the
						survey is required.
(3) The
						manufacturer's name, model number and serial number of the therapeutic
						radiation machine accelerator.
(4)
						The instrument used to measure radiation levels.
(5) A plan of the areas surrounding the
						treatment room that were surveyed.
(6) The measured dose rate at several points
						in each area expressed in microsieverts or millirems per hour.
(7) The calculated maximum level of radiation
						over a period of 1 year for each restricted and unrestricted area.
(8) The signature of the individual who
						conducted or is responsible for conducting the survey.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › GENERAL RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS › Section 228.39 - Records

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In addition to the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 ,
						  Subpart L (relating to records), the licensee shall maintain:
(1) Records of the tests and safety and
						warning devices described in §
												228.35 (relating to operating
						procedures).
(2) The surveys
						described in §§
												228.32a and
						228.38 (relating to shielding and
						safety design requirements; and radiation safety survey).
(3) The radiation monitoring equipment
						calibrations and repairs of that equipment under §
												228.36 (relating to radiation
						monitoring requirements).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH ACCELERATORS › Section 228.41 - Reserved

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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH ACCELERATORS › Section 228.41a - Warning devices

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(a) A location
						designated as a high radiation area and an entrance to the location shall be
						equipped with easily observable warning lights that operate only when radiation
						is being produced.
(b) A high
						radiation area shall meet the requirements of
						10 CFR
						20.1601 (relating to control of access to
						high radiation areas).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH ACCELERATORS › Section 228.42 - Circuit diagrams

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Electrical circuit diagrams of the accelerator and the
						  associated safety, warning and interlock systems shall be kept current and
						  maintained for inspection by the Department and shall be available to the
						  operator at an accelerator facility.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH ACCELERATORS › Section 228.43 - Radiation surveys

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(a) Periodic
						surveys shall be made to determine the amount of airborne radioactivity present
						in areas of airborne hazards.
(b)
						Periodic smear surveys shall be made to determine the amount of contamination
						in target and other pertinent areas.
(c) Area surveys shall be made in accordance
						with the written procedures established by a qualified expert for radiation
						protection or the radiation safety officer of the accelerator
						facility.
(d) Records of surveys
						shall be kept current and on file at an accelerator facility. Records of
						surveys shall be maintained as described in 10 CFR Part 20 , Subpart L
						(relating to records).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH ACCELERATORS › Section 228.44 - Ventilation systems

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(a) A licensee
						shall control the concentration of radioactive material in air to meet the
						requirements of 10 CFR
						20.1204 (relating to determination of
						internal exposure).
(b) A licensee
						may not vent, release or otherwise discharge airborne radioactive material to
						an unrestricted area which does not meet the requirements of
						10 CFR
						20.1301 (relating to dose limits for
						individual members of the public). Every reasonable effort shall be made to
						maintain releases of radioactive material to uncontrolled areas as far below
						these limits as practicable. Compliance with this section shall be demonstrated
						as described in 10 CFR
						20.1302 (relating to compliance with dose
						limits for individual members of the public).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH ACCELERATORS › Section 228.45 - Portable or mobile accelerators

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Portable or mobile accelerators used for industrial
						  radiography or research shall comply with Chapter 225 (relating to radiation
						  safety requirements for industrial radiographic operations).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCELERATORS USED IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 228.61 - Leakage radiation to the patient area

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(a) Equipment must meet all of the following
						requirements:
(1) For operating conditions
						producing maximum leakage radiation, the dose due to leakage radiation,
						including X-rays, electrons and neutrons, at any point on a circle of 2 meters
						radius centered on and perpendicular to the central axis of the beam at the
						isocenter or normal treatment distance and outside the maximum useful beam
						size, may not exceed 0.1% of the maximum dose of the unattenuated useful beam
						measured at the point of intersection of the central axis of the beam and the
						plane surface. Measurements, excluding those for neutrons, shall be averaged
						over an area up to, but not exceeding, 100 square centimeters at the position
						specified. Measurements of the portion of the leakage radiation dose
						contributed by neutrons shall be averaged over an area up to, but not
						exceeding, 200 square centimeters.
(2) For each system, the licensee shall
						determine or obtain from the manufacturer the leakage radiation existing at the
						positions specified in paragraph (1) for the specified operating conditions.
						The licensee shall maintain records for 5 years on leakage radiation
						measurements for inspection by the Department.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCELERATORS USED IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 228.62 - Leakage radiation outside the patient area for new equipment

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(a) The absorbed
						dose due to leakage radiation except in the area specified in §
												228.61(a)(1)
						(relating to leakage radiation to the patient area) when measured at any point
						1 meter from the path of the charged particles, before the charged particles
						strike the target or window, may not exceed 0.1% for X-ray leakage nor 0.5% for
						neutron leakage of the maximum absorbed dose of the unattenuated useful beam
						measured at the point of intersection of the central axis of the beam and the
						circular plane specified in § 228.61(a)(1).
(b) The licensee shall determine or obtain
						from the manufacturer, the actual leakage radiation existing at the positions
						specified in subsection (a) for specified operating conditions. Radiation
						measurements, including neutrons, shall be averaged over an area up to but not
						exceeding 200 square centimeters.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety › Article V - Radiological Health › Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS › RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCELERATORS USED IN THE HEALING ARTS › Section 228.63 - Beam limiting devices

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Adjustable or interchangeable beam limiting devices
						  shall be provided and the devices may transmit no more than 5% of the useful
						  beam at the normal treatment distance. The neutron component of the useful beam
						  may not be included to comply with this requirement.