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Launch approval of radioactive (ionizing radiation) sources is addressed in Volume 3, Chapter 9 of this publication.
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9.1. The appropriate safety authority or RPO/RSO shall approve all procedures for handling radioactive sources.
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9.2. All ionizing operations shall be planned and conducted so that personnel exposure is as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA), but in no case shall the maximum dose and exposure limits in 10 CFR 20, Standards for Protection Against Radiation, be exceeded.
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9.3. Payload projects shall comply with KNPR 1860.1, KSC Ionizing Radiation Protection Program, and 45 SWI 40-201 or 30SW RADSAFCOM process as applicable.
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9.4. Local safety authorities and the RPO/RSO shall be notified of the location of radioactive material spills, releases and incidents. Local radiation safety requirements shall be followed. CCAFS Cape Support (ER 321-853-5211) or VAFB Command Post (WR 805-606-9961), Range Safety, and the RPO/RSO shall be notified of the location of radioactive material if spilled, released, or dispensed either by design or accident when on Air Force property. KNPR 1860.1 shall be followed for releases and spill on KSC property.
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9.5. Flight radioactive sources shall be installed as late in the countdown as practical.
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9.6. Mishaps involving radioactive materials shall be reported in accordance with NPR 8621.1, NASA Procedural Requirements for Mishap and Close Call Reporting, Investigating, and Recordkeeping and appropriate local safety organizations requirements as required above. AFI 91-110 and AFI 91-204 shall also apply for mishaps on Air Force property.
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10.1.1. Hazardous materials shall be selected in accordance with 10.1 of Volume 3 of this publication and NPR 1800.1, Chapter 4.
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10.1.2. Hazardous operations shall be conducted in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication; 29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals; 40 CFR 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions, subpart G Risk Management Plan; NPR 8715.3, NASA General Safety Program Requirements; and local requirements as directed by the PSWG and Range Safety for process safety management (PSM) and risk management plan (RMP). KNPR 8715.3 shall be followed for hazardous materials processes performed on KSC property. AFI 90-821, Hazard Communication; AFOSHSTD 91-119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Materials; AFI 91-203; and AFOSHSTD 91-68, Chemical Safety, shall be followed for hazardous material processes performed on Air Force property.
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10.1.3. When threshold quantities of toxic chemicals as defined by OSHA, NASA, or Air Force requirements are being used, the payload project shall comply with any local process safety requirements, the appropriate local safety and health authorities, as identified by the PSWG and Range Safety, and the local Biomedical/Bioenvironmental Office, concerning hazardous material selection, operation, storage, and disposal. At the ER the payload project shall comply with applicable ER Requirements are the 45 SWI 91-101, Process Safety Management. The 45 SW point of contact for process safety management is System Safety (45 SW/SEA).
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