Here a restraint system is installed on a metal thickness gauge that meets the NRC’s Increased Controls requirements.
Increased Controls
As a result of concern throughout the world that radioactive sources could be used to make “dirty bombs”, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued requirements in November 2005 that radioactive sources above a certain activity or multiple individual sources adding up to that activity be covered under an Increased Controls Plan. The requirements stated that a facility had to prevent access to these sources by anyone not meeting the facility’s criteria of “trustworthy and reliable.” Additional requirements issued in 2007 now require that a background check by the FBI be included in the criteria for determining if a person is “trustworthy and reliable.”
Health Physics Associates has been involved in helping clients understand and comply with the requirements of the Increased Controls Order, including the new fingerprinting requirements. We have developed Plans that have been approved by the US NRC. Our president meets the requirements of “trustworthy and reliable” and can work with you to develop a Plan for your facility.
Should you have questions about Increased Controls, do not hesitate to contact us.
