AR 50-7 — Army Reactor Program
AR 50-7 governs policies and procedures for the Army Reactor Program and safe, secure, reliable reactor operation through decommissioning.
- Publication number: AR 50-7
- Title: ARMY REACTOR PROGRAM
- Date: 11/17/2016
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 50-7 on armypubs.army.mil
It addresses reactor permits and studies, safety and security programs, environmental radiation monitoring, emergency planning, and operator qualification and training. It requires permits for Army reactor construction, commissioning, operation, testing, and decommissioning, and sets certification, requalification, and duty hour requirements.
Topics covered
- Army Reactor Program
- Reactor permits
- Reactor studies
- Reactor safety programs
- Environmental radiation monitoring
- Operator qualification and training
- Personnel reliability program
- Decommissioning
Questions and answers
Does an Army reactor need a permit for testing or decommissioning?
All Army reactor construction, commissioning, operation, testing, and decommissioning requires a permit. (paragraph 2-1)
What must a permit holder do after receiving a reactor permit?
The permit holder will comply with all requirements identified in the permit. The compliance will be documented in facility plans, specifications, and procedures. (paragraph 2-2)
When can the ARO issue a reactor permit?
The ARO issues permits after DCS, G3/5/7 and DASAF approve the appropriate reactor study report. (paragraph 2-2)
What must the Reactor Safety Program address?
The Reactor Safety Program must comply with Army safety program requirements and address all types of risks present in the facility and its operation. (paragraph 4-1)
How often must certified reactor operators requalify?
Individuals must re-qualify every two years, effective from the date of certification. The reactor facility director may request an extension of up to 90 days. (paragraph 7-3)