CANNONAFBI48-201 governs ionizing radiation protection and the management of radioactive material at Cannon Air Force Base.
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The publication establishes policies and procedures for commanders and supervisors managing radioactive material and ionizing radiation. It assigns radiation safety duties, controls radioactive material use and movement, and requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and directives.
Applies to: This supplement implements and extends the guidance of AFI 40-201, Radioactive Materials Management; AFI 48-148, Ionizing Radiation Protection; and AFMAN 48-125, Personnel Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry establishing policies and procedures for Cannon AFB.
Appoint at least one Unit Radiation Safety Officer (URSO) in writing if a work center is identified by Bioenvironmental Engineering or the IRSO as having either nonexempt quantities of RAM, ionizing radiation producing equipment, or both. (paragraph 2)
All work centers with RAM, to include exempt sources, must ensure those sources are secured when not in use and under constant surveillance when in use. (paragraph 2)
Act as central point of contact for all requests to use RAM or radiation-producing devices, including those by contractors. (paragraph 2)
Contact the IRSO as soon as practical prior to the movement of any non-exempt radiological material within the installation.
Ensure that all contractors utilizing RAM and/or radiation producing equipment, within the scope of their work, contact the IRSO for written permission prior to bringing RAM and/or radiation producing equipment onto the installation as soon as practical but no later than 30 days prior to projected use.