Certain Measuring, Gauging and
Controlling Devices.
(c) Any person who owns, receives,
acquires, possesses, uses, or transfers radioactive material in a device
pursuant to the general license in paragraph (4)(a), above;
1. Shall assure that all labels affixed to
the device at the time of receipt, and bearing a statement that removal of the
label is prohibited, are maintained thereon and shall comply with all
instructions and precautions provided by such labels;
2. Shall assure that the device is tested for
leakage of radioactive material and proper operation of the on-off mechanism
and indicator, if any, at no longer than 6-month intervals or at such other
intervals as are specified in the label. However,
a. Devices containing only krypton need not
be tested for leakage of radioactive material; and,
b. Devices containing only tritium or not
more than 100 microcuries (3.7 MBq) of other beta- or gamma-emitting material
or 10 microcuries (0.37 MBq) of alpha-emitting material and devices held in
storage in the original shipping container prior to initial installation need
not be tested for any purpose;
3. Shall assure that other testing,
installation, servicing and removal from installation involving the radioactive
material, its shielding or containment, are performed:
a. In accordance with the instructions
provided by the labels, or
b. By a
person holding an applicable specific license from the Department, the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an Agreement State or a Licensing State to
perform such activities;
4. Shall maintain records showing compliance
with the requirements of subparagraphs (4)(c)2. and 3., above. The records
shall show the results of tests. The records also shall show the dates of
performance of, and the names of persons performing testing, installation,
servicing and removal from installation concerning the radioactive material,
its shielding or containment. Records of tests for leakage of radioactive
material required by subparagraph (4)(c)2., above, shall be maintained for at
least three years after the next required leak test is performed or until the
transfer or disposal of the sealed source. Records of tests of the on-off
mechanism and indicator required by subparagraph (4)(c)2., above, shall be
maintained for at least three years after the next required test of the on-off
mechanism and indicator is performed or until the sealed source is transferred
or disposed. Records which are required by subparagraph (4)(c)3., above, shall
be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the recorded
event or until the transfer or disposal of the device.
5. Upon the occurrence of a failure of or
damage to, or any indication of a possible failure of or damage to, the
shielding of the radioactive material or the on-off mechanism or indicator, or
upon the detection of 0.005 microcurie (185 Bq) or more removable radioactive
material, shall immediately suspend operation of the device until it has been
repaired by the manufacturer or other person holding an applicable specific
license from the Department, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an
Agreement State or a Licensing State to repair such devices, or disposed of by
transfer to a person authorized by an applicable specific license to receive
the radioactive material contained in the device and, within 30 days, furnish
to the Department a report containing a brief description of the event and the
remedial action taken; and in the case of removable radioactive materials or
failure of or damage to a source likely to result in contamination of the
premises or the environment, a plan for ensuring the premises and environment
are acceptable for unrestricted use using the criteria described in Rule
64E-5.222,
F.A.C.
6. Shall not abandon the
device containing radioactive material;
7. Except as provided in subparagraph
(4)(c)8., below, shall transfer or dispose of the device containing radioactive
material only by export as provided by subparagraph 15. below, transfer to a
specific licensee of the Department, the NRC, or an Agreement State, whose
specific license authorizes him to receive the device, and within 30 days after
transfer of a device to a specific licensee or export, shall furnish to the
Department a report containing identification of the device by manufacturer's
or initial transferor's name and model number and serial number, the name,
address, license number, where applicable, of the person receiving the device,
and the date of the transfer;
8.
Shall transfer the device by export as provided by paragraph 15 below, or to
another general licensee only:
a. Where the
device remains in use at a particular location. In such case the transferor
shall give the transferee a copy of this section, a copy of Rules
64E-5.103,
64E-5.343,
and
64E-5.344,
F.A.C., and any safety documents identified in the label on the device and
within 30 days of the transfer, report to the Department the manufacturer's or
initial transferor's name and model number and serial number of device
transferred, the transferor's name and mailing address for the location of use,
and the name, title and phone number of the responsible individual identified
by the transferee in accordance with subparagraph 64E-5.206(4)(c) 11., F.A.C.,
to have knowledge of and authority to take actions to ensure compliance with
these regulations; or
b. Where the
device is held in storage in the original shipping container at its intended
location of use prior to initial use by a general licensee; and
9. Shall comply with the
provisions of Rules
64E-5.343
and
64E-5.344,
F.A.C., for reporting radiation incidents, theft or loss of licensed material,
but shall be exempt from the other requirements of Parts III and IX.
10. Shall be required to obtain written
Department authorization before transferring the device to any other specific
license not specifically identified in subparagraph 64E-5.206(4)(c) 7., F.A.C.
A holder of a specific license may transfer a device for possession and use
under its own specific license without prior approval if the specific license
holder satisfies the following requirements:
a. Verifies that the specific license
authorizes the possession and use, or applies for and obtains an amendment to
the license authorizing the possession and use;
b. Removes, alters, covers, or clearly and
unambiguously augments the existing label otherwise required by subparagraph
64E-5.206(4)(c) 1., F.A.C., so that the device is labeled in compliance with
Rule
64E-5.325,
F.A.C., provided the manufacturer, model number, and serial number is
retained;
c. Obtains manufacturer's
or initial transferor's information concerning maintenance that would be
applicable under the specific license such as leak testing
procedures;
d. Reports the transfer
under subparagraph 64E-5.206(4)(c) 7., F.A.C.
11. Shall appoint an individual responsible
for having knowledge of the appropriate regulations and requirements and the
authority for taking required actions to comply with appropriate regulations
and requirements. The general licensee, through this individual, shall ensure
the day-to-day compliance with the appropriate regulations and requirements.
This appointment does not relieve the general licensee of any of its
responsibility in the regard.
12.
a. Shall register, in accordance with
sub-subparagraphs 64E-5.206(4)(c) 12.b. and 64E-5.206(4)(c) 12.c., F.A.C., all
devices except exit signs containing tritium. Each address for a location of
use as described in sub-sub-subparagraph 64E-5.206(4)(c) 12.c.(IV), F.A.C.,
represents a separate general license and requires a separate
registration.
b. Shall annually
register with the Department the possession of a device meeting the criteria in
sub-subparagraph 64E-5.206(4)(c) 12.a., F.A.C. Registration must be done by
verifying, correcting or adding to the information provided in a request for
registration received from the Department. The registration information must be
submitted to the Department within 30 days of the date of the request for
registration or as otherwise indicated in the request. In addition, the general
licensee holding devices that meet the criteria of sub-subparagraph
64E-5.206(4)(c) 12.a., F.A.C., is subject to the bankruptcy notification
requirements in subsection
64E-5.213(3),
F.A.C.
c. Shall provide the
following information and any other information requested by the Department:
(I) Name and mailing address of the general
licensee;
(II) For each device, the
manufacturer's name or initial transferor name, model number, serial number,
the radioisotope and activity as identified on the label;
(III) Name, title, and telephone number of
the responsible person designated a representative of the general licensee
under subparagraph 64E-5.206(4)(c) 11., F.A.C.;
(IV) Address or location at which the
device(s) are used or stored. For portable devices, the address of the primary
place of storage;
(V) Certification
by the responsible representative of the general licensee that the information
concerning the devices(s) has been verified through a physical inventory and
checking the label information; and
(VI) Certification by the responsible
representative of the general licensee that they are aware of the requirements
of the general license.
d. Persons generally licensed by other
Agreement States, Licensing States, or the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
with respect to devices meeting the criteria in
10
CFR
31.5(c)(13)(i) are not
subject to registration requirements if the devices are used in areas subject
to the Department jurisdiction for less than 180 days in any calendar year. The
Department will not request registration from such licensees.
13. Shall report to the Department
changes in the general licensee name and the mailing address for each location
of use within 30 days of the effective date of the change. For a portable
device, a report of address change is required for a change in the device's
primary place of storage.
14. Shall
not hold devices that are not in use longer than 2 years. If the devices with
shutters are not being used, the shutters must be locked in the closed
position. The testing required by subparagraph 64E-5.206(4)(c) 2., F.A.C., need
not be performed during the period of storage only. However, when devices are
put back into service or transferred to another person, and have not been
tested within the required test interval, they must be tested for leakage
before use or transfer and the shutter trested before use. Devices kept in
standby for future use are excluded from the two year time limit if the general
licensee performs physical inventories at intervals not to exceed three months
while they are in standby.
15.
Shall not export the device containing radioactive material except in
accordance with 10 C.F.R. Part
110;
16. Shall respond to written requests from
the Department to provide information relating to the general license within 30
calendar days of the date of the request, or other time specified in the
request. If the general licensee cannot provide the requested information
within the allotted time, it shall, within that same time period, request a
longer period to supply the information by providing the Department, a written
justification for the request for extension of time.