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...(A) A radiation survey of the area outside the shielding of the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator must be conducted with the sources in the exposed position before the facility starts to operate. A radiation survey of the area above the pool for pool irradiators must be conducted after the sources are loaded but before the facility starts to operate. Additional radiation surveys of the shielding must be perfor...

...(A) Each dry-source-storage sealed source must be tested for leakage at intervals not to exceed six months using a leak test kit or method approved by the United States nuclear regulatory commission, the director, or an agreement state. In the absence of a certificate from a transferor that a test has been made within the six months before the transfer, the sealed source may not be used until tested. The test must be...

...(A) The licensee shall perform inspection and maintenance checks that include, as a minimum, each of the following at the frequency specified in the license or license application: (1) Operability of each aspect of the access control system required by rule 3701:1-52-08 of the Administrative Code. (2) Functioning of the source position indicator required by paragraph (B) of rule 3701:1-52-12 of the Administrative C...

...(A) Both an irradiator operator and at least one other individual, who is trained on how to respond and prepared to promptly render or summon assistance if the access control alarm sounds, shall be present onsite: (1) Whenever the irradiator is operated using an automatic product conveyor system; and (2) Whenever the product is moved into or out of the radiation room when the irradiator is operated in a batch mode....

...(A) Upon first entering the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator after an irradiation, the irradiator operator shall use a survey meter to determine that the source has returned to its fully shielded position. The operator shall check the functioning of the survey meter with a radiation check source prior to entry. (B) Before exiting from and locking the door to the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator prior...

...The licensee shall maintain the following records at the irradiator for the periods specified. (A) A copy of the license, license conditions, documents incorporated into a license by reference, and amendments thereto until superseded by new documents or until the director terminates the license. (B) Records of each individual's training, tests, and safety reviews provided to meet the requirements of paragraphs (A),...

...(A) In addition to the reporting requirements in other chapters of the Administrative Code adopted pursuant to Chapter 3748. of the Revised Code, the licensee shall report the following events to the director if not reported under other chapters of the Administrative Code adopted pursuant to Chapter 3748. of the Revised Code: (1) Source stuck in an unshielded position. (2) Any fire or explosion in a radiation room....

...As used in Chapter 3701:1-54 of the Administrative Code: (A) "Above grade construction" for the purposes of a disposal cell for radioactive waste, means the structural design such that the bottom of the waste is at or above the elevation of the native surface topography. (B) "Active maintenance" as used in reference to an AIF, means any improvements or repairs to the physical features of an AIF that are intended to...

...As used in Chapter 3701:1-54 of the Administrative Code: (A) "Above grade construction" for the purposes of a disposal cell for radioactive waste, means the structural design such that the bottom of the waste is at or above the elevation of the native surface topography. (B) "Active maintenance" as used in reference to an AIF, means any improvements or repairs to the physical features of an AIF th...

...(A) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (D) of this rule, on or before the thirtieth day of April each year, each generator shall submit to the director, on forms provided by the director at least ninety days prior, an annual report containing the following information for the previous calendar year: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the generator, including the name of the person responsible for ...

...(A) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (D) of this rule, on or before the thirtieth day of April each year, each generator shall submit to the director, on forms provided by the director at least ninety days prior, an annual report containing the following information for the previous calendar year: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the generator, including the name of the per...

...(A) This rule covers the licensing of the storage and safe isolation of licensable radioactive waste, and not disposal of such waste as delineated in rules 3701:1-54-06 to 3701:1-54-12 of the Administrative Code, over the term of a license prior to disposal in accordance with Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, and other rules promulgated under Chapter 3748. of the Revised Code. The requirements of this rul...

...(A) This rule covers the licensing of the storage and safe isolation of licensable radioactive waste, and not disposal of such waste as delineated in rules 3701:1-54-06 to 3701:1-54-12 of the Administrative Code, over the term of a license prior to disposal in accordance with Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, and other rules promulgated under Chapter 3748. of the Revised Code. The requ...

...(A) The purpose of this rule is to set quality assurance requirements for facilities licensed under Chapter 3701:1-54 of the Administrative Code. The quality assurance requirements of a licensee apply to the design, operation, and decommissioning, of a facility for items and activities that are important to safety. The quality assurance program must include the following elements: the design, purchase, fabrication,...

...(A) This rule covers the licensing of radioactive waste processors. The requirements of this rule are in addition to those in Chapters 3701:1-40, 3701:1-44 and 3701:1-56 of the Administrative Code, and other rules pursuant to Chapter 3748. of the Revised Code. (B) The performance objectives for a radioactive waste processing facility are to: (1) Protect the environment, the general public, and workers from unneces...

...(A) This rule covers the licensing of radioactive waste processors. The requirements of this rule are in addition to those in Chapters 3701:1-40, 3701:1-44 and 3701:1-56 of the Administrative Code, and other rules pursuant to Chapter 3748. of the Revised Code. (B) The performance objectives for a radioactive waste processing facility are to: (1) Protect the environment, the general public, ...

...(A) The purpose of rules 3701:1-54-06 to 3701:1-54-12 of the Administrative Code is to establish procedures, criteria, and terms and conditions upon which the department issues licenses for the land disposal of radioactive waste received from another licensee and radioactive waste disposed of in accordance with paragraph (C) of rule 3701:1-38-19 of the Administrative Code. (B) The requirements of rules 3701:1-54-06 ...

...(A) No person shall receive, possess or dispose of radioactive waste received from another licensee at a land disposal facility unless authorized by a license issued by the department pursuant to this rule. Each person shall file an application with the department in accordance with the procedural requirements of Chapter 3701:1-40 of the Administrative Code as if those rules also included source, and special nuclear ...

...(A) The land owner or custodial agency shall conduct an institutional control program to physically control access to the disposal site following transfer of control of the disposal site from the disposal site operator. The institutional control program shall also include, but not be limited to, conducting an environmental monitoring program at the disposal site, periodic surveillance, minor custodial care, and other...

...(A) The primary emphasis in disposal site suitability is given to isolation of wastes, a matter having long-term impacts, and to disposal site features that ensure that the long-term performance objectives are met, as opposed to short-term convenience or benefits. (1) Suitable disposal site features shall include the following items. (a) The disposal site shall be capable of being characterized, modeled, analyzed a...

...(A) The primary emphasis in disposal site suitability is given to isolation of wastes, a matter having long-term impacts, and to disposal site features that ensure that the long-term performance objectives are met, as opposed to short-term convenience or benefits. (1) Suitable disposal site features shall include the following items. (a) The disposal site shall be capable of being characterized,...

...(A) The criteria to use for classifying waste for disposal are recorded below. (1) Determination of the classification of radioactive waste involves two considerations. First, consideration must be given to the concentration of long-lived radionuclides (and their shorter-lived precursors) whose potential hazard will persist long after such precautions as institutional controls and improved waste form have ceased to ...

...(A) The criteria to use for classifying waste for disposal are recorded below. (1) Determination of the classification of radioactive waste involves two considerations. First, consideration must be given to the concentration of long-lived radionuclides (and their shorter-lived precursors) whose potential hazard will persist long after such precautions as institutional controls and improved waste form have ceased to ...

...(A) Each applicant shall show that it either possesses the necessary funds or has reasonable assurance of obtaining the necessary funds, or by a combination of the two, to cover the estimated costs of conducting all licensed activities over the planned operating life of the project, including costs of construction and operation. (B) The licensee shall satisfy the disposal site closure and stabilization funding requi...

...The licensee shall maintain records, reports, and transfers as recorded below. (A) Each licensee shall maintain any records and make any reports in connection with the licensed activities as may be required by the conditions of the license or by the rules, regulations, and orders of the department. (B) Records which are required by the regulations in this chapter or by license conditions must be maintained for a pe...