Framework environmental management plan

2.8 Dismantling requirements
For the radiotherapy practice where RX-therapy devices are used it is not necessary the authorization for the dismantling phase or the authorization for the termination (partial or total) of activity, the dismounting of the radiologic device by a company authorized by NCNAC for manipulation being sufficient.

As an exception, in case of dismantling an RX- therapy device, the disassembly and dismantling thereof may be done according to the own procedures of the authorization holder, who will notify the NCNAC regarding this dismantling.

The sources that where not used or are out of use fall under the authoriztion regulations for possession or dismantling, as applies, or they will be returned to the manufacturer or will be delivered to a unit authorized according to the law to taking them over.

Regarding the returning or delivery of out of use sources, the authorization holder must provide the following information regarding the content of each package or container:

- The radionuclide, number and activity of the sources.

- A description of the source structure/construction.

- A copy of the approval certificate for radioactive material in special form, as applies.

- A description of the package.

- A copy of the approval certificate for A or B(U) type package, as applicable, or the declaration of conformity with the Fundamental Norms for radioactive materials safe transport.

- Details of any special arangement if necessary, including multilateral approvals, if necessary.

- A copy of transport documents (which vahe to be sent by fax or e-mail, before the unpacking of packages, if possible).

- Obtaining of dispatch authorizations, as applies, according to the Norms for radioactive materials transport - authorization procedures.

The authorization holder must notify the NCNAC regarding any transfer of radiotherapy sources or devices, or regarding the delivery as radioactive waste of the out of use sources.

The authorization holder is responsible for the sources until their delivery to another appropriate authorization holder or to an authorized radioactive waste storage.

The authorization holder must:

a) request from NCNAC the authorization for transfer or for dismantling of the radiotherapy device before starting any activity. The depleted uranium used as shielding material must be treated as radioactive waste and nuclear material in the same time being applicable the Norms for nuclear warranties control.

b) to ensure the necessary resources for the transfer of nuclear materials and dispose of the sources as radioactive waste, when tthe radiotherapy device is scrapped.