DAFMAN91-110 — Nuclear Safety Review And Launch Approval For Space Or Missile Use Of Radioactive Material

DAFMAN91-110 governs nuclear safety review and launch approval for space or missile use of radioactive material.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN91-110
  • Title: NUCLEAR SAFETY REVIEW AND LAUNCH APPROVAL FOR SPACE OR MISSILE USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
  • Date: 2022-02-24

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DAFMAN91-110 defines mission tiers based on radioactive material quantities, exposure probabilities, and nuclear fission systems. It requires mission compliance with environmental law, contingency planning, range handling guidance, and applicable permits or licenses.

Applies to: This guidance is applicable to United States Air Force and United States Space Force.

Topics covered

  • Nuclear safety review
  • Launch approval
  • Mission tier definitions
  • Radioactive material quantities
  • Space nuclear systems
  • Mission requirements
  • Contingency plans
  • Range handling requirements

Questions and answers

Which missions use the DAFMAN91-110 Tier definitions?

DAF sponsored missions using any range and DoD (non-DAF) range users will use the Tier definitions in this section. (paragraph 4)

What Tier definitions apply to commercial missions?

Commercial missions follow Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing Tier definitions. (paragraph 4)

What contingency planning does DAFMAN91-110 require?

All missions must develop contingency plans (see paragraph 3.24). (paragraph 4)

What environmental law must all missions comply with?

All missions will comply with Title 42 United States Code Sections 4321-4347, National Environmental Policy Act, commonly referred to as NEPA. (paragraph 4)

What permit or license must missions using radioactive material at a DAF range have?

All missions using radioactive material at a DAF range must have a 91b Permit, NRC License or be under the control of the DoE and must follow handling requirements in accordance with the range RSO’s guidance. (paragraph 4)

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