Safety: Radiological Safety
Abstract
This regulation assigns safety and health responsibilities to: (a) Safely and effectively use radioactive materials and radiation generating devices. (b) Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, Department of Army (DA), USACE, state and local regulations (that is, 'applicable regulations') concerning the safe use of radiation, radioactive materials or radiation generating devices. Guidance concerning the safe use of non-ionizing radiation sources (such as lasers and radio frequency radiation) can be found in EM 385-1-80 (USACE Radiation Protection Manual). (c) Obtain, renew, amend and terminate Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licenses and Army Radiation Authorizations (ARAs) for possession and use of radioactive materials and radiation generating devices not requiring licenses from the NRC. (d) Transfer or dispose of radioactive materials and wastes. (e) Oversee contractors using radioactive materials or radiation generating devices that require NRC or agreement state licensing or registration, installation permits or ARAs for possession or use of radioactive materials or radiation generating devices. (f) Oversee contractors performing remediation of sites contaminated with radioactive material or radioactive waste.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 30, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA404635
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers