Subchapter C. GENERAL LICENSES FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL

 (a)  Except as provided in this subchapter, the requirements of 10 CFR Part 31 (relating to general domestic licenses for byproduct material) are incorporated by reference.

 (b)  Notwithstanding the requirements incorporated by reference, 10 CFR 31.4 and 31.14 (relating to information collection requirements: OMB approval; and criminal penalties) are not incorporated by reference.

 To reconcile differences between this subchapter and the incorporated sections of 10 CFR Part 31 (relating to general domestic licenses for byproduct material), the following words and phrases shall be substituted for the language in 10 CFR Part 31 as follows:

   (1)  A reference to ‘‘NRC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’ means Department.

   (2)  A reference to ‘‘NRC or agreement state’’ means Department, NRC or agreement state.

   (3)  The definition of ‘‘sealed source’’ includes NARM.

   (4)  A reference to ‘‘byproduct material’’ includes NARM.

 In addition to the parts of 10 CFR 31.5 (relating to certain detecting measuring, gauging, or controlling devices and certain devices for producing light or an ionized atmosphere) incorporated by reference, general licensees subject to registration under 10 CFR 31.5(c)(13)(i) or possessing general licensed devices containing 37 MBq (1 mCi) or more of accelerator-produced material, as determined on the date of manufacture, or 3.7 MBq (0.1 mCi) or more of radium-226 shall also comply with the following:

   (1)  Conduct a physical inventory every 6 months to account for all sources or devices, or both, received and possessed under this section and do the following:

     (i)   Maintain the physical inventory records for 3 years from the date of each inventory.

     (ii)   Furnish a report to the Department annually showing to the extent practicable, the make, model, serial number, isotope, source activity and location of each device. The report shall list an individual to contact regarding questions about this report.

   (2)  For portable devices, also comply with the following:

     (i)   A person who initiates acquisition, transfer or disposal of a portable device shall notify the Department within 15 days of the action. Sending a portable device for calibration, maintenance or source replacement does not constitute transfer.

     (ii)   Portable devices may only be used by or under the direct supervision of individuals who have been instructed in the operating and emergency procedures necessary to ensure safe use.

     (iii)   For each individual that the licensee permits to use a portable device, the licensee shall maintain a record showing the type of device use permitted and the basis, such as training certificates, for that authorization. An individual’s record shall be kept for at least 3 years after the individual terminates association with the licensee.

     (iv)   Portable devices shall be secured from access by unauthorized personnel whenever the device is not under the direct surveillance of an individual authorized to use the device.

     (v)   The licensee shall maintain a current sign out log at the permanent storage location of the portable device. Log entries shall be available for inspection by the Department for 3 years from the date of entry. The following information shall be recorded for each portable device:

       (A)   The model and serial number of the device.

       (B)   The name of the assigned user.

       (C)   The locations and dates of use.

 (vi)  Emergency instructions shall accompany each portable device taken off the premises of the licensee.

   The provisions of this §  217.143 amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3823. Immediately preceeding text appears at serial pages (282354) to (282355).

 A general license is issued to possess radioactive material produced incidentally to the operation of a particle accelerator. The general license is also subject to the applicable provisions of this chapter and Chapters 215, 219 and 220 (relating to general provisions; standards for protection against radiation; and notices, instructions and reports to workers; inspections and investigations). A licensee may transfer this radioactive material only under Subchapter I and Chapter 230 (relating to transfer of radioactive material; and packaging and transportation of radioactive material). A licensee may dispose of this radioactive material only with Department approval.

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  228.37 (relating to production of radioactive materials).