Appendix_H_-_Radioactive_Mat.pdf

AFI40-201 17 SEPTEMBER 2014 Incorporating Change 1, 17 December 2015

3.3.3. Non-USAF organizations, except DOE organizations and DOE prime contractors, transferring or using RAM on USAF installations in areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction must have an NRC or Agreement State license with a current NRC Form 241 authorizing transfer and use on the installation and written approval from the installation commander’s appointed approval authority, normally the IRSO (10 CFR Part 150.20(b).1). (T-0)

3.4.5. Non-USAF organizations using RAM, including NARM, on USAF installations. When a civilian organization or other Federal agency desires to transfer, transport, or temporarily store

RAM on or conduct operations using RAM on a USAF installation, written approval must be obtained from the IRSO. (T-2)

3.4.5.1. The non-USAF organization must send a request to the IRSO at least 30 calendar days before bringing the RAM onto the installation. (T-2) For contractors, these requirements must be included in the statement of work. (T-2)

3.4.5.2. Requests must be in writing and include:

3.4.5.2.1. A brief description of the proposed activities; (T-1)

3.4.5.2.2. A copy of a current NRC or Agreement State license with current NRC Form 241 for areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction, when applicable. (T-1) For those areas of concurrent or proprietary jurisdiction in an Agreement State, the respective Agreement State license is a valid authorization. The license must either specifically list the installation or authorize approval for work at temporary job sites anywhere in the United States where the NRC or Agreement State has jurisdiction (NUREG 1556 Vol 20, Guidance About Administrative Licensing Procedures, and 10 CFR 150.20). (T-0) Exception: Contractors using generally licensed materials (e.g., certain Niton® Lead Paint Analyzers) and DOE or DOE prime contractors operating IAW 10

CFR Part 835 Occupational Radiation Protection do not require an NRC license or NRC Form

241. (T-0)

3.4.5.2.3. The name, local address, and telephone number for the responsible local representative and the name, address, and telephone number of the RSO named on their license; (T-3)

3.4.5.2.4. A copy of the contract clause of the USAF contract describing work to be performed at the installation and the inclusive dates of the work; and (T-3)

3.4.5.2.5. A written authorization in the contract that the IRSO can conduct periodic assessments to ensure contractor personnel is complying with radiation safety practices to prevent exposures to USAF personnel and avoid contamination of government property. (T-1) In addition, the contract should specify the IRSO must have authority to suspend contractor operations believed to be unsafe. (T-1)

3.4.5.3. Agreement State licensees using NRC regulated materials in areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction must provide a copy of the NRC Form 241 approved by either the USAF installation's or contractor’s NRC Region according to 10 CFR 150.20. (T-0) The form must specify the correct locations and dates of performance of licensed activities. (T-0) State licensees may not work on USAF or other installations where exclusive Federal jurisdiction exists for more than 180 calendar days per calendar year without first getting an NRC license. (T-1)

3.4.5.4. Non-USAF organizations that do not have an NRC or Agreement State License with current NRC Form 241 and who are not DOE or DOE prime contractors exempted from icensing must contact the RICS for guidance and approval to use RAM on an USAF installation. (T-1)