Section 180-5-004 - LICENSING AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY OPERATIONSIn addition to paying the applicable fees specified 180 NAC 18, an application for specific license for the use of licensed material or a registration for use of radiation machines must include the following:
(A) The applicant satisfies the general requirements specified in 180 NAC 2 for radiation machine facilities or 180 NAC 3 for radioactive material, as applicable, and any special requirements contained in 180 NAC 5;(B) The applicant submits an adequate program for training radiographers and radiographer's assistants that meets the requirements of 180 NAC 5-016;(C) The applicant submits procedures for verifying and documenting the certification status of radiographers and for ensuring that the certification of individuals acting as radiographers remains valid;(D) The applicant submits written operating and emergency procedures as described in 180 NAC 5-017;(E) The applicant submits a description of a program for inspections of the job performance of each radiographer and radiographer's assistant at intervals not to exceed six months as described in 180 NAC 5-016.05;(F) The applicant submits a description of the applicant's overall organizational structure as it applies to the radiation safety responsibilities in industrial radiography, including specified delegation of authority and responsibility;(G) The applicant submits the qualifications of the individual or individuals designated as the radiation safety officer as described in 180 NAC 5-015.01;(H) If an applicant intends to perform leak testing of sealed sources or exposure devices containing depleted uranium shielding, the applicant must describe the procedures for performing the test and the qualifications of the person or persons authorized to do the leak testing. If the applicant intends to analyze its own wipe samples, the application must include a description of the procedures to be followed. The description must include the: (i) Methods of collecting the samples;(ii) Qualifications of the individual who analyzes the samples;(iii) Instruments to be used; and(iv) Methods of analyzing the samples;(I) If the applicant intends to perform calibrations of survey instruments and alarming ratemeters, the applicant must describe methods to be used and the experience of the person or persons who will perform the calibrations. All calibrations must be performed according to the procedures described and at the intervals prescribed in 180 NAC 5-008 and 180 NAC 5-019.07(D);(J) The applicant identifies and describes the location or locations of all field stations and permanent radiographic installations;(K) The applicant identifies the location or locations where all records required by Title 180 will be maintained; and(L) If an application includes underwater radiography, a description of: (i) Radiation safety procedures and radiographer responsibilities unique to the performance of underwater radiography;(ii) Radiographic equipment and radiation safety equipment unique to underwater radiography; and(iii) Methods for gas-tight encapsulation of equipment.180 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 004
Amended effective 11/1/2020Amended effective 6/14/2023