AFI91-108 — Air Force Nuclear Weapons Intrinsic Radiation And 91(b) Radioactive Material Safety Program

AFI91-108 governs Air Force nuclear weapons intrinsic radiation and 91(b) radioactive material safety.

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  • Publication number: AFI91-108
  • Title: AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPONS INTRINSIC RADIATION AND 91(B) RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SAFETY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-05-14

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It provides guidance for managing 91(b) radioactive material from current operations, legacy maintenance, accidents, incidents, and reactors. It requires routine or planned personnel exposure to remain as low as reasonably achievable and includes monitoring for tritium releases during certain maintenance activities.

Topics covered

  • Intrinsic radiation safety
  • 91(b) radioactive material
  • ALARA concept
  • Radioactive waste
  • Tritium release monitoring
  • Nuclear weapons maintenance
  • Residual radioactive material

Questions and answers

What must nuclear-capable units do about the ALARA concept?

Nuclear-capable units, as defined by unit Designed Operational Capability (DOC) Statement, including units with a contingency or limited nuclear mission, must comply with the ALARA concept. (paragraph 91-110)

Which host installations must comply with AFI91-108?

Host installations that support nuclear-capable tenants or geographically separated units (GSUs) must comply with this instruction. (paragraph 91-110)

What waste requires compliance with AFI91-108?

Units that generate radioactive waste and/or mixed (i.e., chemical and radioactive) waste from nuclear weapons maintenance procedures must comply with this instruction. (paragraph 91-110)

What residual radioactive material sites must comply with AFI91-108?

Installations located in the United States that possess residual 91(b) RAM-contaminated buildings, burial sites, etc. from past (legacy) nuclear weapons accidents, incidents or maintenance, dismantled/decommissioned 91(b) nuclear reactors (still under AF possession), or other residual 91(b) RAM must comply with this instruction. (paragraph 91-110)

What is the objective for managing 91(b) radioactive material?

Manage 91(b) RAM to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance. (paragraph 91-110)

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