AFMAN40-201 — Radioactive Materials (ram) Management

AFMAN40-201 governs the acquisition, security, use, storage, transfer, transport, distribution, and disposal of radioactive material.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN40-201
  • Title: RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (RAM) MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2019-03-29

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AFMAN40-201 establishes the Air Force radioactive materials program under Air Force policy and the US Air Force Master Materials License. It covers licensing categories, radioactive material remediation, generally licensed devices, RAMMIS, installation radiation policy, and training requirements.

Applies to: It applies to all US Air Force (USAF) personnel including members of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Radioactive material licensing categories
  • Radioactive material remediation
  • Generally licensed devices
  • Radioactive Material Management Information System
  • Installation radiation policy
  • Radiation safety training

Questions and answers

What happens when civilian USAF employees violate AFMAN40-201?

Civilian USAF employees are subject to administrative disciplinary action, in addition to any applicable criminal or civil sanctions for the violation of requirements and prohibitions contained in this manual.

What major radioactive materials management changes does AFMAN40-201 include?

Major changes include using Inspector General Management Evaluation System for radioactive material permit inspections and clarification or updates on: radioactive material remediation process, management of generally licensed devices, required use of the Radioactive Material Management Information System (RAMMIS), requirements for installation level radiation policy, and training requirements.

How must requests for waivers under AFMAN40-201 be submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the publication Office of Primary Responsibility for non-tiered compliance items.

What records must be maintained under AFMAN40-201?

Ensure that all records created because of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Does naming a manufacturer or commercial product in AFMAN40-201 imply Air Force endorsement?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

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