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(A) No industrial radiographic operation shall be con-
ducted unless at least one calibrated and operable radiation survey in-
strument, as described in subsection (j) of this section, is used for each
radiation machine energized.
(B) A physical radiation survey shall be made after each
radiographic exposure using radiation machines to determine that the
machine is "off."
(C) All potential radiation areas where industrial radio-
graphic operations are to be performed shall be posted in accordance
with subsection (r) of this section, based on estimated dose rates, be-
fore industrial radiographic operations begin. An area survey shall be
performed during the first radiographic exposure to confirm that sub-
section (r) of this section requirements have been met and that unre-
stricted areas do not have radiation levels in excess of the limits speci-
fied in 289.231(o)(1)(B) of this title.
(D) Records of the surveys required by subparagraph
(C) of this paragraph shall be made and maintained in accordance with
subsection (v)(1) of this section. If a survey was used to determine
an individual's exposure due to loss of personnel monitoring data, the
records of the survey shall be maintained for agency inspection until
disposal is authorized by the agency.
(7) Requirements for radiation machines in shielded
rooms.
(A) Radiation machines in shielded rooms, shall com-
ply with all applicable requirements of this section.
(B) Radiation machines in shielded rooms shall be eval-
uated at intervals not to exceed one year to ensure compliance with the
applicable requirements of this section and 289.231(o)(1) - (3) of this
title.
(C) Records of the annual evaluation of radiation ma-
chines in shielded rooms required by subparagraph (B) of this para-
graph shall be made and maintained in accordance with subsection
(v)(1) of this section.
(8) Requirements for certified and certifiable cabinet x-ray
systems.
(A) Certified and certifiable cabinet x-ray systems, in-
cluding those designed to allow admittance of individuals, are exempt
from the requirements of this section except that:
(i) No registrant shall permit any individual to oper-
ate a cabinet x-ray system until the individual has received a copy of
and instruction in the operating procedures for the unit.
(ii) Tests for proper operation of interlocks shall be
conducted and recorded at intervals not to exceed 12 months.
(iii) The registrant shall perform an evaluation to de-
termine compliance with 289.231(o)(1) - (3) of this title and Title 21,
CFR, 1020.40 at intervals not to exceed one year.
(B) Records of operating instructions in cabinet x-ray
systems required by subparagraph (A)(i) of this paragraph and interlock
tests required by subparagraph (A)(ii) of this paragraph shall be made
and maintained in accordance with subsection (v)(1) of this section.
(C) Records of the evaluation of certified cabinet x-ray
systems required by subparagraph (A)(iii) of this paragraph shall be
made and maintained in accordance with subsection (v)(1) of this sec-
tion.
(9) All reciprocal recognition of certificates of registration
by the agency will be granted in accordance with 289.226(s) of this
title.(u) Radiation safety and licensing requirements for the use of
sealed sources.
(1) Licensing requirements for industrial radiographic op-
erations.
(A) Sealed sources used in industrial radiographic op-
erations shall be licensed in accordance with 289.252 of this title.
(B) In addition to the licensing requirements in
289.252 of this title, an application for a license shall include the
following information.
(i) A schedule or description of the program for
training radiographic personnel that specifies:
(I) initial training;
(II) annual refresher training;
(III) on-the-job training;
(IV) procedures for administering the oral and
written examinations to determine the knowledge, understanding, and
ability of radiographic personnel to comply with the requirements of
this chapter, the conditions of the license, and the licensee's operating,
safety, and emergency procedures; and
(V) procedures for administering the practical
examination to demonstrate competence in the use of sources of
radiation, radiographic exposure devices, related handling tools, and
radiation survey instruments that may be employed in industrial
radiographic assignments.
(ii) Written operating, safety, and emergency proce-
dures that are made available to each individual operating a sealed
source in radiographic operations, including any restrictions of the op-
erating technique required for the safe operation of the particular sealed
source.
(I) The licensee shall document that each indi-
vidual operating a sealed source in radiographic operations has read
the operating and safety procedures and shall maintain this documen-
tation for inspection by the agency. The documentation shall include
the following:
(-a-) name and signature of individual;
(-b-) date individual read the operating and
safety procedures; and
(-c-) initials of the RSO;
(II) The operating and safety procedures shall in-
clude, but are not limited to, the items listed in subsection (x)(3) of this
section;
(iii) A description of the internal audit program to
ensure that radiographic personnel follow the requirements of this
chapter, the conditions of the license, and the licensee's operating,
safety, and emergency procedures at intervals not to exceed six months.
(iv) A list of permanent radiographic installations,
descriptions of permanent storage and use sites, and the location(s)
where all records required by this section and other sections of this
chapter will be maintained. If records are to be maintained at a head-
quarters office in Texas and no use or storage is authorized for the site,
this site will be designated as the main site. Radioactive material shall
not be stored or used at a permanent use site unless such site is specifi-
cally authorized by the license. Any licensee conducting radiographic
operations or storing radioactive material at any location not listed on
the license for a period in excess of 90 days in a calendar year, shall
notify the agency prior to exceeding the 90 days. A storage site is per-32 TexReg 3132 June 8, 2007 Texas Register
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