CRCPD Model Regulations

Since the CRCPD model program serves as the basis formany of the state rules, we will consider the provisionshere for regulations dealing with ionizing radiation notfrom byproduct material. Because of the compatibilityrequirement to become an agreement state, those parts ofthe CRCPD model regulations that deal with materialunder NRC oversight follow the federal rules as discussedabove. Thus, these need not be considered here.

The FDAdoes impose some requirements on the manufacturers ofradioactive materials and radiation-producing machinesintended for human use, but that leaves the use ofmachine-produced radiation and naturally occurring andaccelerator-produced radionuclides only under the controlof individual states.

The model regulations fall into many sections, with eachsection covering a particular part of radiation safety.General rules that apply to all applications and followthe NRC notably Parts 19 and 20 come in sections in thebeginning. In addition to the general provisions, each ofthe parts that deal with particular applications all havesections addressing shielding and survey requirements forthe modality (such that the radiation levels satisfy Part 20limits), safety requirements for operation (such as doorinterlocks to prevent walking in during irradiation),ventilation if airborne radionuclide production is possible,record retention requirements and training andexperience.