Section 325.5184. Applications for registration.

(1) Each person having 1 or more radiation machines shall apply for registration of the machines with the department within 30 days after the effective date of these rules or thereafter before the operation of the machines.

(2)   An application for registration shall be completed on forms furnished by the department and shall contain all the information required by the form and accompanying instructions. The application shall be accompanied by the appropriate registration fee as specified in rules 191 to 194.

(3)   The registrant shall designate an individual to be responsible for radiation protection, and shall specify that the individual:

(a)   Is knowledgeable concerning the hazards and precautions in the handling of the radiation machines for which he is responsible.

(b)   Has read and understands the applicable requirements of these rules.

(c)    Shall permit operation of the radiation machines only by individuals who have received proper instructions in their safe use.

(d)     Shall conduct or cause to be conducted such adequate radiation surveys and other procedures as may be necessary to demonstrate compliance with these rules.

(e)     Has the authority to make or cause to be made such changes of the machines, their operation or both as may be necessary to comply with these rules.

(4)   The application shall be signed by the registrant or an individual authorized to act for and on his behalf.

(5)    In his application, the registrant may incorporate by reference information contained in previous applications, statements or reports filed with the department if the references are clear and specific.

(6)    The application and documents submitted to the department may be made available for public inspection except that the department may withhold any document or part thereof from public inspection if disclosure of its content is not required in the public interest and would adversely affect the interest of a person concerned.

History: 1979 AC.