| (iii) successfully complete within the last five years
the appropriate agency-administered examination prescribed in subsection
(g)(2) of this section or the appropriate examination of another certifying
entity that affords the same or comparable certification standards
as those afforded by this clause and clauses (i) and (ii) of this
subparagraph; and
(iv) possesses a current certification ID card issued
in accordance with subsection (h)(2) of this section or by another
certifying entity that affords the same or comparable certification
standards as those afforded by this clause or clauses (i) - (iii)
of this subparagraph.
(B) Reciprocal recognition by the agency of an individual
radiographer certification may be granted according to subsection
(h)(5)(A) and (B) of this section.
(C) Once an individual has completed the requirements
of paragraph (2)(A)(iv) of this subsection, the licensee or registrant
is not required to submit the documentation referenced in paragraph
(2)(A)(i) and (ii) of this subsection for renewal of a radiographer
certification.
(D) Records required by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph
shall be made and maintained in accordance with subsection (v)(1)
of this section.
(E) Each licensee and registrant shall maintain for
agency inspection clear and legible records that demonstrate that
the applicable requirements of this paragraph are met for all industrial
radiographic personnel. A copy of the certification ID card will satisfy
the documentation requirements of this paragraph.
(3) Radiographer trainer.
(A) No licensee or registrant shall permit any individual
to act as a radiographer trainer until:
(i) it has been documented to the agency on RC Form
255-T or equivalent that such individual has:
(I) met the radiographer certification requirements
of paragraph (2)(A) of this subsection; and
(II) one year of documented experience as a certified
radiographer.
(ii) such individual is in receipt of a valid trainer
certification card issued by the agency and under which the individual
is acting as a radiographer trainer; and
(iii) determination is made by the agency that the
individual is not currently under order from the agency prohibiting
the individual from acting as a radiographer trainer.
(B) The specific duties of the radiographer trainer
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) providing personal supervision to any radiographer
trainee at the site where the sources of radiation are being used;
and
(ii) preventing any unauthorized use of a source of
radiation by a radiographer trainee.
(4) RSO for industrial radiography.
(A) An RSO shall be designated on every industrial
radiography license and certificate of registration issued by the
agency. A single individual may be designated as RSO for more than
one license or certificate of registration if authorized by the agency.
(B) The RSO's qualifications shall be submitted to
the agency and shall include as a minimum:
(i) possession of a high school diploma or a certificate
of high school equivalency based on the GED test;
(ii) completion of the training and testing requirements
of paragraphs (1)(A) and (2)(A)(iii) of this subsection; and
(iii) two years of documented radiation protection
experience, including knowledge of industrial radiographic operations
with at least 40 hours of active participation in industrial radiographic
operations.
(C) The specific duties of the RSO include, but are
not limited to, the following:
(i) establishing and overseeing operating, safety,
emergency, and as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) procedures,
and to review them regularly to ensure that the procedures are current
and conform with the requirements of this chapter;
(ii) overseeing and approving all phases of the training
program for radiographic personnel so that appropriate and effective
radiation protection practices are taught;
(iii) ensuring that required radiation surveys and
leak tests are performed and documented in accordance with this chapter,
including any corrective measures when levels of radiation exceed
established limits;
(iv) ensuring that personnel monitoring devices are
calibrated and used properly by occupationally-exposed personnel;
(v) ensuring that timely notifications to employees
are made as required by §289.203 of this title;
(vi) ensuring that timely notifications to the agency
are made as required by this section and §289.202 of this title
or §289.231 of this title, as applicable;
(vii) ensuring that any required interlock switches
and warning signals are functioning and that radiation signs, ropes,
and barriers are properly posted and positioned;
(viii) investigating, determining the cause, taking
steps to prevent the recurrence, and reporting to the agency each:
(I) known or suspected case of radiation exposure to
an individual or radiation level detected in excess of limits established
by this chapter; and
(II) theft or loss of a source(s) of radiation;
(ix) having a thorough knowledge of management policies
and administrative procedures of the licensee or registrant;
(x) assuming control and having the authority to institute
corrective actions including shutdown of operations when necessary
in emergency situations or unsafe conditions;
(xi) maintaining records as required by this chapter
in accordance with subsection (v)(1) of this section;
(xii) ensuring the proper storing, labeling, transport,
and use of exposure devices and sources of radiation;
(xiii) ensuring that inventory and inspection and maintenance
programs are performed in accordance with subsections (k) and (m)
of this section;
(xiv) ensuring that personnel are complying with the
requirements of this chapter and the conditions of the license or
the certificate of registration; and
(xv) ensuring that the operating, safety, and emergency
procedures of the licensee or registrant are met in accordance with
subsections (t)(5)(A) - (C) and (G) and (u)(8)(A) - (C) and (I) of
this section.
(f) Additional requirements.
(1) No licensee or registrant shall permit any individual
to act as a radiographer trainee, radiographer, radiographer trainer,
or RSO until such individual has met the certification requirements
in accordance with subsection (e) of this section, as applicable,
and has:
(A) received copies of and demonstrated an understanding
of the following by successful completion of a written or oral examination
administered by the licensee or registrant covering this material:
(i) the requirements contained in this section and
the applicable requirements of §289.201 of this title, §289.202
of this title, §289.203 of this title, §289.231 of this
title, and §289.257 of this title;
(ii) the appropriate conditions of the license(s) and
certificate(s) of registration;
(iii) the licensee's or registrant's operating, safety,
and emergency procedures; and
(B) demonstrated competence in the use of sources of
radiation, radiographic exposure devices, associated equipment, related
handling tools, and radiation survey instruments, that may be employed
in industrial radiographic assignments by successful completion of
a practical examination administered by the licensee or registrant
covering such use.
(2) A radiographer and radiographer trainer shall ensure
that radiographic operations to which the individual is assigned are
conducted in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(3) Records of the administration of and the examinations
required by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made and maintained
in accordance with subsection (v)(1) of this section. Records shall
include the following:
(A) copies of written tests administered by the licensee
or registrant;
(B) dates of oral and practical examinations and names
of individuals conducting and receiving the oral and practical examinations;
and
(C) a list of items tested and the results of the oral
and practical examinations.
(g) Application and fee for radiographer certification
examinations.
(1) Application.
(A) An application for taking the examination shall
be on forms prescribed and furnished by the agency.
(B) The non-refundable and non-transferable application
fee for examination shall be $120.
(C) The appropriate fee shall be submitted with the
application for examination when filing
with the agency.
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