AFI40-201_MOUNTAINHOMEAFBSUP_I — Managing Radioactive Materials In The Us Air Force

AFI40-201_MOUNTAINHOMEAFBSUP_I governs radioactive materials management, including RAM use, transfer, storage, shipping, and disposal at MHAFB.

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  • Publication number: AFI40-201_MOUNTAINHOMEAFBSUP_I
  • Title: MANAGING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS IN THE US AIR FORCE
  • Date: 2016-09-08

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The publication establishes procedures for acquiring, receiving, storing, distributing, using, transferring, and disposing of radioactive materials at Mountain Home AFB. It also addresses non-Air Force approval, radiation safety training, shipping requirements, audits, and incident reporting.

Topics covered

  • Radioactive materials acquisition and disposal
  • Non-Air Force RAM approval
  • Radiation safety training
  • RAM shipment requirements
  • Radiation incident reporting
  • Radioactive material permits

Questions and answers

What does AFI40-201_MOUNTAINHOMEAFBSUP_I establish for radioactive materials at MHAFB?

A copy of AFI 40-201, along with this supplement, establishes procedures on how to acquire, receive, store, distribute, use, transfer or dispose RAM on MHAFB, and prescribes how non-Air Force (AF) organizations get approval to use RAM on MHAFB.

Can waivers be granted under AFI40-201_MOUNTAINHOMEAFBSUP_I?

OPR determines that no waivers may be granted.

How often must radiation safety training be provided to shop personnel?

Ensure shop personnel receive initial and annual refresher site- or workplace-specific radiation safety training. (paragraph 2)

What must happen before radioactive materials are shipped?

Measure radiation levels or take swipe samples taken prior to shipment, IAW the RAM permit and 49 CFR 173.441. The swipe results must be received and analyzed prior to shipment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Air Force regulations. (paragraph 2)

What authorization is required before shipping RAM?

A written authorization to ship RAM must be received before shipping. (paragraph 2)

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