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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 252. Department of Environmental Quality |
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Chapter 410. Radiation Management |
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Subchapter 11. Use of X-Rays and /or Particles for Therapeutic Purposes in the Healing Arts and Veterinary Medicine |
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Part 7. RADIATION SAFETY MANAGEMENT |
SECTION 252:410-11-72. Area surveys
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- (a) Surveys required. All persons subject to Subchapters 11 and 17 must perform surveys according to the requirements of 252:410-20-2 and this Section.(1) Initial survey and audit. Applicants for new operating permits or permittees adding a new therapeutic system must have an initial audit. The audit must include a physical radiation survey and determine whether the therapy system meets the design requirements of this Subchapter and operates within the manufacturer's specifications.(2) Subsequent surveys. Permittees must also conduct subsequent surveys:(A) whenever any change occurs in a facility which might cause a significant increase in radiation hazard; and(B) to confirm the results of corrective actions.(b) Survey performance and report. A qualified expert must perform each audit and survey. The applicant or permittee must receive a report from the expert which summarizes survey results, and identifies all instances where the installation, in the opinion of the qualified expert, is in violation of this Chapter and/or does not meet manufacturer specifications.(c) Report submittal. The applicant or permittee shall transmit a copy of the report to the DEQ within 30 days of receipt of the report from the qualified expert.(d) Corrective action. When the report shows deficiencies, the applicant or permittee must describe corrective actions taken or proposed. No radiation machine operation shall be performed until a subsequent audit confirms and DEQ is notified in writing that all deficiencies have been corrected.