Section 459.3153 - Use of sealed sources, tracers or field flood studies in well logging1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a radiation safety officer for a specific license that uses sealed sources, tracers or field flood studies, or any combination thereof, in well logging must have:(a) At least 1 year of full-time experience as a logging supervisor; and(b) A thorough knowledge of management policies, company administrative and operating procedures and safety procedures related to protection against radiation exposures.2. In lieu of the requirements set forth in subsection 1, a person may serve as a radiation safety officer if he or she: (a) Is certified by the American Board of Health Physics; or(b) Holds a bachelor's degree, master's degree or more advanced degree in the physical or biological sciences and:(1) Has at least 1 year of full-time experience conducting a radiation safety program of comparable size and scope as the radiation safety program associated with the license sought by the applicant or held by the licensee, as applicable; or(2) Is listed as an authorized user or the radiation safety officer on a license issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an agreement state that requires a radiation safety program of comparable size and scope as the radiation safety program associated with the license sought by the applicant or held by the licensee, as applicable.3. In addition to implementing and overseeing a radiation safety program as required pursuant to section 12, a radiation safety officer for a specific license that uses sealed sources, tracers or field flood studies, or any combination thereof, in well logging shall: (a) Coordinate the safe use of the radioactive material specified in the application for the license; and(b) Ensure compliance with the applicable requirements of NAC 459.010 to 459.950, inclusive, and sections 4 to 28, inclusive and chapter 459 of NRS and federal laws and regulations.Nev. Admin. Code § 459.3153
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R144-13A, eff. 10/13/2016