Section 216-RICR-40-20-13.3 - Registration Procedure13.3.1Registration (or Licensing) RequirementNo person shall receive, possess, use, transfer, own, or acquire a particle accelerator except as authorized in a registration (or license) issued pursuant to this Subchapter or as otherwise provided for in this Subchapter. The general procedures for registration (or licensing) of particle accelerator facilities are included in Parts 3 and 7 of this Subchapter.
13.3.2General Requirements for the Issuance of a Registration (or License) for Particle AcceleratorsA. In addition to the requirement of Parts 3 and 7 of this Subchapter, a registration (or licensing) application for use of a particle accelerator will be approved only if the Agency determines that: 1. The applicant is qualified by reason of training and experience to use the accelerator in question for the purpose requested in accordance with this Part and Parts 1 and 2 of this Subchapter in such a manner as to minimize danger to public health and safety or property;2. The applicant's proposed equipment, facilities, operating and emergency procedures are adequate to protect health and minimize danger to public health and safety or property;3. The issuance of the registration (or license) will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public;4. The applicant has appointed a radiation safety officer;5. The applicant and/or his staff has substantial experience in the use of particle accelerators for the intended uses;6. The applicant has established a radiation safety committee to approve, in advance, proposals for uses of particle accelerators, whenever deemed necessary by the Agency; and7. The applicant has an adequate training program for particle accelerator operators.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-20-13.3
Adopted effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 5/25/2022