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Safety of personnel must be a major consideration when using radioisotopes, particle accelerators, x-ray producing machinery, and other sources of ionizing radiations. Federal regulations, under which the University possesses NRC licenses permitting the use of radioactive materials, require the existence of a radiation safety committee to coordinate such use, and supervise the institution's radiation safety program. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania also has certain pertinent radiological health regulations requiring licensure and the maintenance of a radiation safety program. Accordingly, a committee, known as the Radiation Safety Committee has been authorized by the Chancellor of the University to review and make recommendations on proposals to utilize sources of ionizing radiations, and ensure the safety of such operations when they are established. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulations (Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, CFR), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Regulations (Title 25, Article V Radiological Health) and all license conditions and amendments regarding the safe uses of ionizing radiation sources, will be followed. In addition, the recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements will be adopted as appropriate. Copies of the above-named documents and all current licenses, license correspondence, and registrations relating to radiological safety are available through the Radiation Safety Office. Copies of current regulations may also be found on the respective agencies Web sites. |
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