CHAPTER II - OBTAINING PERMISSION TO USE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL AT ASU

2.1 Sub-licenses for Use of Radioactive Material
All radioactive material at ASU is procured and used in accordance with provisions of a sub-license issued by the Radiation Safety Committee or the Radiation Safety Officer. In general, sub-licenses will be issued only to full time faculty or staff of ASU. Temporary or adjunct faculty members are to use radioactive material as an RSC Approved User under a sub-license held by a full time faculty or staff member. Temporary and adjunct faculty are individuals as defined in the "ASU Faculty Handbook" and include "post doctoral" personnel and instructors.

2.1.1 Application for New Sub-licenses

Applications for new sub-licenses are made by submitting "ASU Radioactive Materials Sub-license Application Forms" to the RSO. Forms and instructions for their completion are available online. The RSO has the authority to give temporary approval to sub-licensees for use and storage of radioactive material equal to or less than quantities listed in Table 2-1. The RSC reviews these sub-licenses at the meeting following approval by the RSO. The RSC may modify or revoke temporary sub-licenses issued by the RSO when, in their opinion, the training and experience of the users is inadequate, or the procedures are unsafe. For nuclides not listed in Table 2-1, the limits are ten times the exempt activities listed in the Arizona Administrative Code 12-1, Article 3 Schedule B.

2.1.2 Sub-license Conditions

Radioactive material sub-licenses are to be specific with respect to the following:

Nuclide	Activity (uCi)
195Au	100
14C	1,000
45Ca	100
109Cd	100
14Ce	1,000
57Co	1,000
60Co	10
51Cr	10,000
59Fe	100
3H	10,000
203Hg	100
125I	10
111In	1,000
22Na	100
24Na	100
32P	100
86Rb	100
103R	100
35S	1,000
46Sc	100
113Sn	100
85Sr	100
89Sr	10




Table 2-1 Maximum activities of radionuclides which may be given temporary approval for use by the RSO.
1. Nuclides to be used, including:
   1. chemical/physical form,

   2. maximum quantity of each nuclide stored in the laboratory,

   3. maximum quantity of each nuclide stored in a single container,

   4. maximum quantity of each nuclide used in each experimental procedure;

2. Experimental procedures for each nuclide;

3. Locations(s) in which radioactive material is stored and used.

Other conditions for use of radioactive material may be imposed by the RSC at the time the sub-license is issued, or anytime thereafter.

2.1.3 Amendment of Sub-licenses

Sub-licenses must be amended prior to changes in procedures or other conditions listed in paragraph 2.1.2. Amendments are requested as follows:

1. Request for changes in radionuclides used under an existing sub-license are made by way of a memorandum to the RSO. Use of the "ASU Radioactive Materials Sub-license Application Form" is optional. Information about presently licensed material is not required.

2. Requests for changes in the use of currently licensed nuclides are made by way of a memorandum to the RSO. These changes include:
   1. activity limits for currently licensed nuclides,

   2. chemical/physical form of currently licensed nuclides,

   3. procedures for use of currently licensed nuclides,

   4. location of use of currently licensed nuclides.

The RSO has the authority to give temporary approval to amendments for nuclides to be used and stored in quantities equal to or less than those listed in Table 2-1. The RSC reviews these amendments at the meeting following approval by the RSO. The RSC may modify or revoke amendments approved by the RSO when the committee feels the training and experience of users is inadequate, or the new procedures are unsafe.

2.1.4 Responsibilities of Sub-license Holders

In addition to responsibilities listed in paragraph 1.4, sub-licensees must:

1. Request amendments prior to implementation of new procedures or other changes which would violate conditions of the sub-license;

2. Ensure that users of radioactive material are properly trained and supervised;

3. Comply with regulations of ARRA, and with the conditions of their radioactive materials sub-license.

4. Notify the RSO prior to all extended absences from campus.

2.1.5     Responsibilities of Approved Users

Unsupervised use of radioactive materials by Approved Users must be conducted as directed by the sub-licensee under whose sub-license work is being conducted. Approved Users may not use radioactive material unsupervised, or supervise the use of radioactive material under sub-licenses other than those specified by the RSC. Approved Users must know and observe conditions of the sub-license under which they are working, and know the procedures for the use of radioactive material as stated in these regulations and the regulations of ARRA.

2.2      Training Required of Personnel Handling Radioactive Material

All personnel working with radioactive material at ASU must receive periodic training on radiation safety and ASU procedures for use of radioactive material.

2.2.1 Radiation Safety Training

All personnel, regardless of previous training and experience, must attend radiation safety training under the direction of the RSO before beginning work with radioactive material. Please call the ORS office at 965-6140 or send an email to register for this training. The training will last from one to two hours, and will include a test that must be passed with an 80 percent. Information will include the following:

1. Types and amounts of radiation and/or radioactive materials to which workers could be exposed while working at ASU;

2. Health effects of exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation;

3. Precautions and procedures to minimize exposure to ionizing radiation;

4. Applicable provisions of ARRA rules and regulations, and the rules and regulations established by ASU as specified in this manual;

5. Responsibilities of personnel using radioactive material;

6. Response in the event of spills and emergencies;

7. Rights of workers to have access to radiation exposure records.

2.2.2 Annual Radiation Safety Training

All personnel working with radioactive material must attend annual refresher training presented under the direction of the RSO. All sub-licensees are notified in advance of the time and place for these training sessions. Topics covered during these classes include those covered at the briefing, and others selected by the RSO. These classes are approximately one hour in length.

2.2.3 Training and Experience Required for Sub-licensees

Personnel granted sub-licenses will be required, as a minimum, to have 16 hours of formal radiation safety training. Personnel using large quantities of radioactive material or using unusual or hazardous procedures may be required to have additional training or experience relating to the particular procedures involved. Training obtained at locations other than ASU may meet these training requirements. The RSC may waive some or all of the training requirements on presentation of evidence of appropriate experience in the use of radioactive material. HOWEVER, PERSONNEL MUST DOCUMENT AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OF ROUTINE EXPERIENCE WITH THE PROCEDURES INVOLVED.