DHS 157.45(13)
(13)
Form of records. Each record required by this subchapter shall be legible throughout the specified retention period. The record may be the original, a reproduced copy, microform, or electronic storage provided the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and the microform or electronic copy is capable of reproducing a clear reproduction throughout the required retention period. Records, such as letters, drawings and specifications, shall include all pertinent information, such as stamps, initials and signatures. A licensee or registrant shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.
DHS 157.45(14)
(14)
Location of documents and records. A licensee or registrant shall maintain copies of all the following documents:
DHS 157.45(14)(b)
(b) Current copies of the following, sufficient to demonstrate compliance, at each applicable field station and each temporary jobsite:
DHS 157.45(14)(b)1.
1. The license or registration authorizing the use of sources of radiation.
DHS 157.45(14)(b)3.
3. Utilization logs for each source of radiation dispatched from that location as required under sub.
(6).
DHS 157.45(14)(b)5.
5. Records of alarm system and entrance control checks required under sub.
(8), if applicable.
DHS 157.45(14)(b)6.
6. Records of direct reading dosimeters such as pocket dosimeters or electronic personal dosimeters readings as required under sub.
(11).
DHS 157.45(14)(b)8.
8. Evidence of the latest calibration of the radiation survey instruments in use at the site, as required under sub.
(3).
DHS 157.45(14)(b)9.
9. Evidence of the latest calibrations of alarming ratemeters and operability checks of dosimeters as required under sub.
(11).
DHS 157.45(14)(b)11.
11. The shipping papers for the transportation of radioactive materials required under subch.
XIII.
DHS 157.45(14)(b)12.
12. When operating under reciprocity under subch.
II, a copy of the applicable state or nuclear regulatory commission license authorizing the use of sources of radiation.
DHS 157.45 History
History: CR 01-108: cr.
Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02;
CR 06-021: am. (11) (c), r. and recr. (14) (b) 6.
Register October 2006 No. 610, eff. 11-1-06;
CR 22-015: am. (11) (c) Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7-1-23. DHS 157.46(1)(1)
Written reports. In addition to the reporting requirements specified in
10 CFR 30.50 and in subch.
III, a licensee or registrant shall provide a written report to the department within 30 days of the occurrence of any of the following incidents involving radiographic equipment:
DHS 157.46(1)(a)
(a) Unintentional disconnection of the source assembly from the control cable.
DHS 157.46(1)(b)
(b) Inability to retract the source assembly to its fully shielded position and secure it in its retracted position.
DHS 157.46(1)(c)
(c) Failure of any component which is critical to safe operation of the device to properly perform its intended function.
DHS 157.46(1)(d)
(d) An indicator on a radiation machine fails to show that radiation is being produced, an exposure switch fails to terminate production of radiation when turned to the off position or a safety interlock fails to terminate x-ray production.
DHS 157.46(2)
(2)
Reporting requirements. A licensee or registrant shall include all the following information in each report submitted under sub.
(1) and in each report of overexposure submitted under s.
DHS 157.32 (3) which involves failure of safety components of radiography equipment:
DHS 157.46(2)(c)
(c) Name of the manufacturer and model number of equipment involved in the incident.
DHS 157.46(2)(g)
(g) Names and qualifications of personnel involved in the incident.
DHS 157.46(3)
(3)
Unlisted site. A licensee or registrant conducting radiographic operations or storing sources of radiation at any location not listed on the license or registration for a period in excess of 180 days in a year shall notify the department prior to exceeding the 180 days.
DHS 157.46 History
History: CR 01-108: cr.
Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02.
DHS 157.47(1)(1)
Licenses. All reciprocal recognition of licenses by the department shall be granted under subch.
II.
DHS 157.47(2)(a)(a) The department shall grant reciprocal recognition of an individual radiographer certification provided that all the following apply:
DHS 157.47(2)(a)1.
1. The individual holds a valid certification issued by an independent certifying organization or agreement state that meets the criteria in
10 CFR 34 Appendix A.
DHS 157.47(2)(a)2.
2. The requirements and procedures of the certifying entity issuing the certification affords the same or comparable certification standards as those afforded by s.
DHS 157.44 (3) (a).
DHS 157.47(2)(a)3.
3. The applicant presents the certification to the department prior to entry into the state.
DHS 157.47(2)(a)4.
4. No escalated enforcement action against the individual is pending with the nuclear regulatory commission or in any other state.
DHS 157.47(2)(b)
(b) A certified individual who is granted reciprocity by the department shall maintain the certification upon which the reciprocal recognition was granted or prior to the expiration of the certification shall meet the requirements of s.
DHS 157.44 (3) (a).
DHS 157.47 History
History: CR 01-108: cr.
Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02.
DHS 157.48
DHS 157.48 Specific requirements for radiographic personnel performing industrial radiography. DHS 157.48(1)(1)
Job site requirements. At a job site, a licensee or registrant shall supply all the following:
DHS 157.48(1)(a)
(a) At least one operable, calibrated survey instrument for each exposure device or radiation machine in use.
DHS 157.48(1)(b)
(b) A current whole body personnel monitor, TLD, film badge or similar approved device for each person performing radiographic operations.
DHS 157.48(1)(c)
(c) An operable, calibrated pocket dosimeter with a range of zero to 200 milliroentgens for each person performing radiographic operations.
DHS 157.48(1)(d)
(d) An operable, calibrated, alarming ratemeter for each person performing radiographic operations using a radiographic exposure device.
DHS 157.48(2)
(2)
Proof of certification. Each radiographer at a job site shall carry on their person a valid certification ID card issued by a certifying entity.
DHS 157.48(3)
(3)
Prohibition. Industrial radiographic operations may not be performed if any of the items in subs.
(1) and
(2) are not available at the job site or are inoperable.
DHS 157.48(4)
(4)
Termination of operation. During an inspection, the department may terminate an operation if any of the items in sub.
(1) or
(2) are not available or inoperable or if the required number of radiographic personnel are not present. Operations may not resume until all required conditions are met.
DHS 157.48 History
History: CR 01-108: cr.
Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02.
DHS 157.51(1)(a)(a) A licensee may not perform well logging with a sealed source unless, prior to commencement of the operation, the licensee has a written agreement with the well operator, well owner or land owner that includes all the following provisions:
DHS 157.51(1)(a)1.
1. In the event a sealed source is lost in the well, the licensee shall make a reasonable effort at recovery unless, in the licensee's opinion, the recovery effort could result in rupture of the sealed source.
DHS 157.51(1)(a)2.
2. If a decision is made to abandon the sealed source in the well, the licensee shall meet the requirements of s.
DHS 157.56 (3) and any requirements of the department of natural resources under chs.
NR 141,
500 to
544, and
812.
DHS 157.51(1)(a)3.
3. If the environment, any equipment, or personnel are contaminated with licensed material, the equipment or personnel shall be decontaminated before release from the site or the site shall be decontaminated before release for unrestricted use.
DHS 157.51(1)(b)
(b) The licensee shall retain a copy of the written agreement for three years after the completion of the well logging operation.
DHS 157.51(1)(c)
(c) The licensee shall notify the department of natural resources prior to commencement of any operation involving well logging in a fresh water aquifer.
DHS 157.51(2)
(2)
Accelerators. A licensee or registrant may not permit above-ground testing of accelerators, designed for use in well logging, which results in the production of radiation, except in areas or facilities so controlled or shielded that the area or facility meets the requirements of s.
DHS 157.21, as applicable.
DHS 157.51 History
History: CR 01-108: cr.
Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02;
CR 06-021: renum. (1) to be (1) (a) and am. (1) (a) (intro.) to 2., cr. (1) (b) and (c)
Register October 2006 No. 610, eff. 11-1-06; correction in (1) (a) 2. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register March 2014 No. 699;
CR 22-015: am. (1) (a) 2. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7-1-23. DHS 157.52(1)(1)
Limits on levels of radiation. Sources of radiation shall be used, stored and transported in accordance with the transportation requirements of subch.
XIII and the dose limitation requirements of subch.
III.
DHS 157.52(2)(a)(a) Each source of radiation, except accelerators, shall be provided with a storage or transport container. The container shall be equipped with a lock, or tamper seal for calibration sources, to prevent unauthorized removal of or exposure to the source of radiation.
DHS 157.52(2)(b)
(b) A source of radiation shall be stored in a manner that minimizes danger from explosion or fire.
DHS 157.52(3)
(3)
Transport precautions. A transport container shall be physically secured to the transporting vehicle to prevent accidental loss, tampering or unauthorized removal.
DHS 157.52(4)(a)
(a) A licensee or registrant shall maintain sufficient calibrated and operable radiation survey instruments at each field station and temporary job site to make physical radiation surveys as required by this subchapter and by s.
DHS 157.25 (1). Instrumentation shall be capable of measuring one microsieverts (0.1 millirem) per hour through at least 0.5 millisieverts (50 millirem) per hour.
DHS 157.52(4)(b)
(b) Each radiation survey instrument shall be calibrated according to all the following requirements:
DHS 157.52(4)(b)2.
2. At intervals not to exceed 12 months and after each instrument servicing.
DHS 157.52(4)(b)3.
3. For linear scale instruments, at 2 points located approximately one-third and two-thirds of full-scale on each scale; for logarithmic scale instruments, at midrange of each decade, and at 2 points of at least one decade; and for digital instruments, at appropriate points.
DHS 157.52(4)(b)4.
4. At an accuracy within 20% of the true radiation level on each scale.
DHS 157.52(4)(c)
(c) Calibration records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years after the calibration date for inspection by the department.
DHS 157.52(4)(d)
(d) A licensee or registrant shall have available additional calibrated and operable radiation survey instruments that are capable of detecting low radiation and contamination levels that could be encountered if a sealed source ruptured. A licensee or registrant may own the instruments or may have a written procedure to obtain them within 24 hours from another location.
DHS 157.52(5)(a)
(a) A licensee using sealed sources of radioactive material shall have the sources tested for leakage. Records of leak test results shall be kept in units of becquerels or microcuries and maintained for inspection by the department for 3 years after the leak test is performed or until transfer or disposal of the sealed source.
DHS 157.52(5)(b)
(b) Tests for leakage shall be performed only by persons specifically authorized to perform such tests by the department, the NRC, an agreement state or a licensing state. The test for leakage shall be performed using a test kit or method approved by the department, the NRC, an agreement state or a licensing state. The test sample shall be taken from the surface of the source, source holder or from the surface of the device in which the source is stored or mounted and on which one might expect contamination to accumulate. The test sample shall be analyzed for radioactive contamination and the analysis shall be capable of detecting the presence of 185 becquerels (0.005 microcurie) of radioactive material on the test sample.
DHS 157.52(5)(c)
(c) Each sealed source of radioactive material shall be tested at intervals not to exceed 6 months, except energy compensation sources which may be tested every 3 years. In the absence of a certificate from a transferor indicating that a test has been made prior to the transfer, the sealed source may not be put into use until tested. If, for any reason, it is suspected that a sealed source may be leaking, it shall be removed from service immediately and tested for leakage within 30 calendar days.
DHS 157.52(6)
(6)
Leaking or contaminated sources. If leak testing of a source reveals the presence of 185 becquerels (0.005 microcurie) or more of leakage or contamination, a licensee shall immediately withdraw the source from use and shall cause it to be decontaminated, repaired or disposed of under the requirements of this chapter. A licensee shall file a written report with the department within 5 days of receiving the test results that describes the equipment involved, the test results and the corrective action taken.
DHS 157.52(7)
(7)
Exemptions. The following sources are exempted from the requirements of subs.
(5) and
(6).
DHS 157.52(7)(b)
(b) Sources of radioactive material with a half-life of 30 days or less.
