Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 (QLD)

Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999 Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Reprinted as in force on 30 July 2010 Reprint No. 5D This reprint is prepared by the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel Warning—This reprint is not an authorised copy NOT FURTHER AMENDED LAST REPRINT BEFORE REPEAL See 2010 SL No. 240 s 95

Information about this reprint This regulation is reprinted as at 30 July 2010. The reprint— • shows the law as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before that day (Reprints Act 1992 s 5(c)) • incorporates all necessary consequential amendments, whether of punctuation, numbering or another kind (Reprints Act 1992 s 5(d)). The reprint includes a reference to the law by which each amendment was made—see list of legislation and list of annotations in endnotes. Also see list of legislation for any uncommenced amendments. This page is specific to this reprint. See previous reprints for information about earlier changes made under the Reprints Act 1992. A table of reprints is included in the endnotes. Also see endnotes for information about— • when provisions commenced • editorial changes made in earlier reprints. Spelling The spelling of certain words or phrases may be inconsistent in this reprint or with other reprints because of changes made in various editions of the Macquarie Dictionary (for example, in the dictionary, ‘lodgement’ has replaced ‘lodgment’). Variations of spelling will be updated in the next authorised reprint. Dates shown on reprints Reprints dated at last amendment All reprints produced on or after 1 July 2002, authorised (that is, hard copy) and unauthorised (that is, electronic), are dated as at the last date of amendment. Previously reprints were dated as at the date of publication. If an authorised reprint is dated earlier than an unauthorised version published before 1 July 2002, it means the legislation was not further amended and the reprint date is the commencement of the last amendment. If the date of an authorised reprint is the same as the date shown for an unauthorised version previously published, it merely means that the unauthorised version was published before the authorised version. Also, any revised edition of the previously published unauthorised version will have the same date as that version. Replacement reprint date If the date of an authorised reprint is the same as the date shown on another authorised reprint it means that one is the replacement of the other.

Queensland Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Contents Part 1 1 2 3 Part 2 Division 1 4 5 Division 2 6 7 Division 2A 7A Division 3 8 Part 3 8AA 8A 8B 9 9A Page Preliminary Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Radiation sources and sealed source apparatus Radioactive substances Concentration or activity of a radionuclide—Act, sch 2, definition radioactive substance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Concentration of a radionuclide in a mineral substance—Act, sch 2, definition radioactive substance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Radiation apparatus Apparatus emitting ionising radiation—Act, sch 2, definition radiation apparatus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Apparatus emitting non-ionising radiation—Act, sch 2, definition radiation apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Security enhanced source What is a security enhanced source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Certificates of compliance Periods within which certificates of compliance must be obtained—Act, s 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Act instruments Documents relating to proof of identity—Act, s 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Notification of change of circumstances—Act, s 92(2). . . . . . . . . 12 Prescribed sealed radioactive substance—Act, s 52 . . . . . . . . . . 12 Certain possession, use or transport licences—Act, s 75(3) and (4) ....................................... 13 Relevant offences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Contents Part 4 Division 1 10 11 12 Division 2 13 Part 5 Division 1 14 15 16 17 18 19 Division 2 20 21 22 23 24 25 Division 3 26 Disposal Disposal of radioactive material Disposal of radioactive material into the air or water, other than into the sewerage system—Act, s 26(1)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal of radioactive material into the sewerage system—Act, s 26(1)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal of radioactive material, other than into the air, water or sewerage system—Act, s 26(1)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Requirements for disposal of certain apparatus or containers Removal etc. of radiation warning signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiation safety and protection plans Radiation safety and protection measures for all radiation practices Methods and procedures—Act, s 28(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control of access to, or use of, radiation sources—Act, s 28(6). . Supply of safety devices—Act, s 28(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supply of personal protective equipment—Act, s 28(6) . . . . . . . . Keeping records—Act, s 28(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supply of personal monitoring devices—Act, s 28(6). . . . . . . . . . Radiation safety and protection measures for certain radiation practices Radiation practices involving the use of ionising radiation sources—Act, s 28(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiation practices involving the use or storage of unsealed radioactive substances—Act, s 28(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certain radiation practices involving the use of ionising radiation sources—Act, s 28(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiation practices involving the carrying out of a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 28(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiation practices involving the carrying out of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 28(6) ............................. Radiation practices resulting in the production of the radionuclide radon-222—Act, s 28(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other particulars to be stated in radiation safety and protection plans Radiation safety officers—Act, s 28(2)(g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 30 30 30 Page 2

Part 5A Division 1 26A Division 2 26B 26C 26D 26E 26F 26G 26H Division 3 26I 26J 26K 26L 26M 26N 26O 26P Part 6 27 28 Part 7 29 Part 8 Division 1 30 31 32 Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Contents Security requirements for a security enhanced source Threat levels Meaning of threat level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security measures for a security enhanced source Matters to be included in a security plan—Act, s 34A . . . . . . . . . Storage and use of a security enhanced source . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control of access to, or use of, a security enhanced source . . . . Security equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security persons and surveillance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security related information and other records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security response arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transport security measures for a security enhanced source Matters to be included in a transport security plan—Act, s 34H . Purpose and risk identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transportation methods and procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transport security equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transport security persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control of access to a security enhanced source during transport ...................................... Security related information about transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transport security response arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiation safety officers Qualifications—Act, s 36(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Functions—Act, ss 37(2)(b)(iii) and 224(5)(b)(iii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiation monitoring Information in personal monitoring records—Act, s 38(4)(b) . . . . Radiation dose limits Ionising radiation Radiation dose limits applying for occupational exposure of persons—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiation dose limits applying for public exposure of persons—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(i), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiation dose limits applying for the carrying out of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 39 40 41 41 Page 3

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Contents 34 35 35A Division 2 36 37 38 39 Part 8A 39A 39B Part 8B 39C Part 9 Division 1 40 41 Division 2 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Supply of personal monitoring devices—Act, s 28(3). . . . . . . . . . Pregnant women—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mineral substances that are not radioactive substances . . . . . . . Non-ionising radiation Functions of radiation safety officers—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(ii) and 224(5)(c)(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying out diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 41(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying out cosmetic procedures involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 42(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seizing dangerous things—Act, ss 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b) and 133(2)(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Authorised persons Authorised persons for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures—Act, s 41 ............................ Physician’s assistants authorised under practice plans—Act, s 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Banned radiation practices Prescribed matters for banning of certain radiation practices—Act, s 47A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exemptions Requirement for use licence Prescribed radiation practices—Act, s 13(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Training—Act, s 13(2)(b)(ii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiation sources Exemption from requirement for possession licence—Act, s 210 Exemption from requirement for use licence—Act, s 210 . . . . . . Exemption from requirement for transport licence—Act, s 210 . . Smoke detectors—Act, s 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certain radioactive substances, incorporated in items to produce light—Act, s 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaseous tritium light devices—Act, s 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depleted uranium—Act, s 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sealed radioactive substances used in teaching—Act, s 210 . . . Minerals—Act, s 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abrasive blasting material containing radionuclides—Act, s 210 . Mineral substances—Act, s 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 44 45 45 46 47 47 48 49 49 50 51 51 51 52 52 53 Page 4

53 53AA Part 9A 53A 53B 53C 53D 53E Part 9B 53F Part 10 54 55 56 56A 57 57A 57B 58 Schedule 1 Schedule 1A Schedule 2 Schedule 2A Schedule 3 Schedule 3A Schedule 4 Schedule 5 Schedule 6 Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Contents Persons who have been injected with a radioactive substance etc. as part of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure—Act, s 210 Radionuclide krypton-85, incorporated in a cold cathode gas discharge tube—Act, s 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registers Register of licensees—Act, s 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Register of accredited persons—Act, s 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Register of qualified persons—Act, s 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Register of inspectors—Act, s 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Register of State radiation analysts—Act, s 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disclosure of protected information Disclosure of protected information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fees Fees—general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fees—Act, s 51(1)(c)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fees—Act, s 79(2)(b)(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Who pays fee for security check or criminal history check—Act, s 103A ....................................... Waiver of fees—general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waiver of fees—undergraduates’ professional development year Waiver of fee—licensee applying for new licences within the transitional period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refund of fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radionuclide concentrations and activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security categorisation of a radiation source or an aggregation of radiation sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal of radioactive material—radionuclide concentrations ................................. Proof of identity documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Authorised persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 55 55 56 57 57 57 58 59 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 78 80 93 95 96 104 105 109 Endnotes 1 Index to endnotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Page 5

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Contents 2 Date to which amendments incorporated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 3 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 4 Table of reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 5 Tables in earlier reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 6 List of legislation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 7 List of annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Page 6

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 1 Preliminary [s 1] Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 [as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before 30 July 2010] Part 1 Preliminary 1 Short title This regulation may be cited as the Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 . 2 Commencement This regulation commences on 1 January 2000. 3 Dictionary The dictionary in schedule 6 defines particular words used in this regulation. Part 2 Radiation sources and sealed source apparatus Division 1 Radioactive substances 4 Concentration or activity of a radionuclide—Act, sch 2, definition radioactive substance For paragraph (a) of the definition of radioactive substance in schedule 2 of the Act, radioactive material containing a Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 7

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 2 Radiation sources and sealed source apparatus [s 5] radionuclide stated in schedule 1, column 1 is a radioactive substance if— (a) the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to, or more than, the concentration stated in schedule 1, column 2 shown opposite the radionuclide; and (b) the activity of the radionuclide is equal to, or more than, the activity stated in schedule 1, column 3 shown opposite the radionuclide. 5 Concentration of a radionuclide in a mineral substance—Act, sch 2, definition radioactive substance (1) This section applies to the following substances (the mineral substances )— (a) a mineral situated outside the boundaries of land the subject of a mining lease, mineral development licence or exploration permit within the meaning of the MineralResources Act 1989 ; (b) a substance into which a mineral has been changed as a result of the processing of the mineral. Examples of the processing of a mineral — the refining, smelting or calcining of a mineral (2) Despite section 4, for paragraph (a) of the definition of radioactive substance in schedule 2 of the Act, a mineral substance containing a radionuclide stated in schedule 1, column 1 is a radioactive substance if the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to, or more than, the amount worked out by multiplying the concentration stated in schedule 1, column 2 shown opposite the radionuclide by 10. Page 8 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Division 2 Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 2 Radiation sources and sealed source apparatus [s 6] Radiation apparatus 6 Apparatus emitting ionising radiation—Act, sch 2, definition radiation apparatus (1) The amount for paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition of radiation apparatus in schedule 2 of the Act is 1 microgray an hour, measured at a distance of 10cm from any accessible surface of the apparatus. (2) In this section— accessible surface , of an apparatus, means a surface of the apparatus that may easily be touched. 7 Apparatus emitting non-ionising radiation—Act, sch 2, definition radiation apparatus For paragraphs (c) and (d) of the definition of radiation apparatus in schedule 2 of the Act— (a) a laser that could reasonably be used to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person is an apparatus; and (b) the amount for the laser is the accessible emission limit, for a class 3B laser for the relevant period, stated in, and measured in accordance with, the laser standard. Division 2A Security enhanced source 7A What is a security enhanced source (1) This section prescribes what is a security enhanced source for the Act, schedule 2, definition security enhanced source . (2) A sealed radioactive substance or aggregation of sealed radioactive substances is a security enhanced source if it is classified as security category 1, 2 or 3 under schedule 1A, part 1 according to its activity ratio. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 9

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 2 Radiation sources and sealed source apparatus [s 8] (3) For subsection (2), the activity ratio of a sealed radioactive substance is worked out by the following formula— activity ratio = R ----- AA ---- V --- where— A means the activity of the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance, stated in gigabecquerels. RAV means the activity value stated in schedule 1A, part 2 for the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance. (4) For subsection (2), the activity ratio of an aggregation of 2 or more sealed radioactive substances is the sum of the activity ratios of the sealed radioactive substances in the aggregation worked out under subsection (3). Division 3 Certificates of compliance 8 Periods within which certificates of compliance must be obtained—Act, s 18 (1) For section 18(2) of the Act, the period is— (a) for an ionising radiation source, or a sealed radioactive substance incorporated in a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person, other than an ionising radiation apparatus used to carry out intra-oral dental, or plain-film, diagnostic radiography—1 year; or (b) for an ionising radiation apparatus used to carry out intra-oral dental, or plain-film, diagnostic radiography involving the irradiation of a person—3 years; or (c) for an ionising radiation source, or a sealed radioactive substance incorporated in a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice for a research project—1 year; or Page 10 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 3 Act instruments [s 8AA] (d) for an ionising radiation source, or a sealed radioactive substance incorporated in a sealed source apparatus, used in the course of a person’s study or training at an educational institution—1 year; or (e) for an ionising radiation source, or a sealed radioactive substance incorporated in a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice, other than a radiation practice stated in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d)—3 years; or (f) for a laser apparatus used to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—1 year. (2) For section 18(4) and (5) of the Act, the period is 5 years. Part 3 Act instruments 8AA Documents relating to proof of identity—Act, s 51 (1) This section prescribes, for section 51(1)(c)(ii) and (iii) of the Act, the documents to prove an individual’s or nominated person’s identity. (2) An application for an Act instrument must be accompanied by 2 documents listed in schedule 2A comprising— (a) a certified copy of 1 document from part 1; and (b) a certified copy of 1 document from part 2. (3) In this section— certified copy means a copy of an original document that has been certified by a justice of the peace or a notary public as being a correct copy of the original document. justice of the peace means a justice under the laws of a State or the Commonwealth. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 11

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 3 Act instruments [s 8A] notary public means a notary public under the laws of a State, the Commonwealth or a foreign country. 8A Notification of change of circumstances—Act, s 92(2) For section 92(2) of the Act, the changes in the holder’s circumstances are the following— (a) for a holder of a licence, a change in any of the following— (i) the licence holder’s name; (ii) if the licence is a use licence and the licence holder is a health practitioner or a veterinary surgeon— (A) the licence holder’s accreditation, enrolment or registration as a health practitioner or a veterinary surgeon; or (B) a condition attaching to the accreditation, enrolment or registration; (b) for a holder of an accreditation certificate, a change in either of the following— (i) the certificate holder’s name; (ii) the certificate holder’s contact details; Examples of contact details — address, telephone number, facsimile number, email address (c) for the holder of a continuing approval to acquire, a change in the approval holder’s name; (d) for the holder of a radiation safety officer certificate, a change in the certificate holder’s name. 8B Prescribed sealed radioactive substance—Act, s 52 (1) For section 52(1)(b) of the Act, an iodine-125 seed with an activity of no more than 40MBq is a prescribed sealed radioactive substance for brachytherapy. Page 12 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 3 Act instruments [s 9] (2) In this section— iodine-125 seed means iodine-125 as a sealed radioactive substance. 9 Certain possession, use or transport licences—Act, s 75(3) and (4) (1) For section 75(3) of the Act— (a) a possession licence to possess or a use licence to use an ionising radiation source for intra-oral dental diagnostic radiography, involving the irradiation of a person, is subject to the condition that the holder of the licence comply with the Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in Dentistry (2005) in the document entitled ‘Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection in Dentistry (Radiation Protection Series No. 10)’ prepared by ARPANSA; and (b) a possession licence to possess or a use licence to use an ionising radiation source for conducting health-related research on persons is subject to the condition that the holder of the licence comply with the document entitled ‘Code of Practice for the Exposure of Humans to Ionizing Radiation for Research Purposes (2005)’ prepared by ARPANSA; and (c) a possession licence to possess or a use licence to use a sealed source apparatus for density-gauging or moisture-gauging for geo-technical purposes is subject to the condition that the holder of the licence comply with the Code of Practice for Portable Density/Moisture Gauges Containing Radioactive Sources (2004) in the document entitled ‘Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Portable Density/Moisture Gauges Containing Radioactive Sources (Radiation Protection Series No. 5)’ prepared by ARPANSA; and (d) a possession licence to possess or a use licence to use a radioactive substance to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving irradiation of a person Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 13

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 3 Act instruments [s 9] is subject to the condition that the holder of the licence comply with the document entitled ‘Recommendations for the Discharge of Patients Undergoing Treatment with Radioactive Substances (2002)’ prepared by ARPANSA; and (e) a possession licence to possess or a use licence to use an ionising radiation source to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person is subject to the condition that the holder of the licence comply with the document entitled ‘Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in the Medical Applications of Ionizing Radiation (2008)’ prepared by ARPANSA; and (f) a possession licence to possess or a use licence to use an ionising radiation source for industrial gauging is subject to the condition that the holder of the licence comply with the document entitled ‘Code of Practice for Safe Use of Fixed Radiation Gauges (2007)’ prepared by ARPANSA; and (g) a possession licence to possess or a use licence to use a radiation source that is a security enhanced source is subject to the condition that the holder of the licence comply with the document entitled ‘Code of Practice for the Security of Radioactive Sources (2007)’ (Radiation Protection Series No. 11), prepared by ARPANSA. Editor’s note — Copies of the documents referred to in paragraphs (a) to (g) are available on the internet at < Copies of the documents referred to in paragraphs (a) to (g) may also be purchased from ARPANSA, 619 Lower Plenty Road, Yallambie, Victoria 3085. (2) For section 75(4) of the Act— (a) a transport licence is subject to the condition that the holder of the licence comply with the transport code of practice; and (b) a transport licence to transport a radiation source that is a security enhanced source is subject to the condition Page 14 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 3 Act instruments [s 9A] that the holder of the licence comply with the document entitled ‘Code of Practice for the Security of Radioactive Sources (2007)’ (Radiation Protection Series No. 11), prepared by ARPANSA. 9A Relevant offences For the Act, schedule 2, definition relevant offence , each of the following offences is prescribed— (a) an offence mentioned in the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cwlth), chapter 5; (b) an offence mentioned in the Crimes Act 1914 (Cwlth), part 2; (c) an offence under a State law corresponding to an offence mentioned in the Crimes Act 1914 (Cwlth), part 2; (d) an offence under the Weapons of Mass Destruction (Prevention of Proliferation) Act 1995 (Cwlth), section 9; (e) an offence under the Customs Act 1901 (Cwlth) relating to the importation or exportation of radioactive material; (f) an identity related offence including an offence related to— (i) assuming another person’s identity; or (ii) counterfeiting documents related to a person’s identity; or (iii) falsifying documents related to a person’s identity; (g) an offence related to the hijacking or destruction of an aircraft or sea vessel; (h) an offence involving weapons or explosives including an offence related to possession, supply, production, importation, exportation or unlicensed use; (i) an offence involving prohibited drugs including an offence related to— Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 15

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 4 Disposal [s 10] (i) possession, if the maximum penalty prescribed is more than 2 years imprisonment; or (ii) possession of equipment for the manufacture of a prohibited drug; or (iii) supply, production, importation or exportation; (j) an offence involving the production, importation or exportation of firearms. Part 4 Disposal Division 1 Disposal of radioactive material 10 Disposal of radioactive material into the air or water, other than into the sewerage system—Act, s 26(1)(a) (1) For section 26(1)(a) of the Act— (a) for radioactive material, containing only 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 2, column 1, being disposed of into the air—the maximum concentration is the concentration stated in schedule 2, column 2 shown opposite the radionuclide; or (b) for radioactive material, containing only 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 2, column 1, being disposed of into water—the maximum concentration is the concentration stated in schedule 2, column 3 shown opposite the radionuclide; or (c) for radioactive material, containing more than 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 2, column 1, being disposed of into the air or water—the material’s disposal factor must be not more than 1. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the disposal of radioactive material into the sewerage system. Page 16 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 4 Disposal [s 11] (3) In this section— disposal factor , for radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 2, column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out by applying the following formula to each of the radionuclides— - M --- C --- C -- where— C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq a cubic metre. MC , for a radionuclide, means— (a) if the material is to be disposed of into the air—the concentration stated in schedule 2, column 2 shown opposite the radionuclide; or (b) if the material is to be disposed of into water—the concentration stated in schedule 2, column 3 shown opposite the radionuclide. 11 Disposal of radioactive material into the sewerage system—Act, s 26(1)(a) (1) For section 26(1)(a) of the Act— (a) for radioactive material, containing only 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 2, column 1, being disposed of into the sewerage system—the maximum concentration is the concentration stated in schedule 2, column 4 shown opposite the radionuclide; or (b) for radioactive material, containing more than 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 2, column 1, being disposed of into the sewerage system—the material’s disposal factor must be not more than 1. (2) For subsection (1), the point of disposal at which the concentration of a radionuclide in radioactive material is to be decided is a point at, or before, which the sewerage pipe Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 17

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 4 Disposal [s 12] leading from premises, at which the material is being disposed of, joins the main reticulation line of the sewerage system. (3) In this section— disposal factor , for radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 2, column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out by applying the following formula to each of the radionuclides— M ---- C --- C -- where— C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq a cubic metre. MC , for a radionuclide, means the concentration stated in schedule 2, column 4 shown opposite the radionuclide. 12 Disposal of radioactive material, other than into the air, water or sewerage system—Act, s 26(1)(a) (1) For section 26(1)(a) of the Act— (a) for radioactive material, containing only 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 1, column 1, being disposed of other than into the air, water or sewerage system—the maximum concentration is one-half of the concentration stated in schedule 1, column 2 shown opposite the radionuclide; or (b) for radioactive material, containing more than 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 1, column 1, being disposed of other than into the air, water or sewerage system—the material’s disposal factor must be not more than 1. (2) In this section— disposal factor , for radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides stated in schedule 1, means the total of Page 18 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 4 Disposal [s 13] the amounts worked out by applying the following formula to each of the radionuclides— M ---- C --- C -- where— C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq a gram. MC , for a radionuclide, means one-half of the concentration stated in schedule 1, column 2 shown opposite the radionuclide. Division 2 Requirements for disposal of certain apparatus or containers 13 Removal etc. of radiation warning signs (1) This section applies to a person disposing of— (a) a container that has been used for the transport or storage of radioactive material; or (b) an apparatus that once contained a sealed radioactive substance; or (c) a radiation apparatus. (2) The person must, immediately before the disposal, remove or make illegible all radiation warning signs attached to the container or apparatus. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (3) In this section— radiation warning signs , attached to a container or apparatus, means labels adhering to, or symbols embedded in, the container or apparatus indicating that the container or apparatus poses a radiation hazard. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 19

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 14] Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans Division 1 Radiation safety and protection measures for all radiation practices 14 Methods and procedures—Act, s 28(6) (1) For section 28(6) of the Act, the following are radiation safety and protection measures for preventing or minimising health risks to any person arising from exposure to radiation from the use of a radiation source in the carrying out of a radiation practice— (a) safe handling procedures to be followed for the source; (b) procedures and methods for ensuring the safe use of the source in the carrying out of the practice; (c) if the practice involves the production of images—procedures and methods for ensuring the correct use of ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the source to carry out the practice; (d) quality control procedures to be undertaken for— (i) the source; and (ii) if the source is a sealed radioactive substance incorporated in a sealed source apparatus—the apparatus; and (iii) if the practice involves the production of images—any ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the source to carry out the practice; (e) remediation procedures to be followed for any accidents that could reasonably be expected to happen in relation to the carrying out of the practice. (2) In this section— Page 20 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 15] remediation procedures , for an accident, means procedures designed to minimise any radiation hazard arising from the accident. 15 Control of access to, or use of, radiation sources—Act, s 28(6) For section 28(6) of the Act, a radiation safety and protection measure for preventing or minimising health risks to any person arising from exposure to radiation from the use of a radiation source in the carrying out of a radiation practice is a statement about how access to, or use of, the source is to be controlled. 16 Supply of safety devices—Act, s 28(6) For section 28(6) of the Act, the following are radiation safety and protection measures for preventing or minimising health risks to any person arising from exposure to radiation from the use of a radiation source in the carrying out of a radiation practice— (a) a requirement that the possession licensee in possession of the source, under the licence, for the practice supply safety devices for use by persons while involved in carrying out the practice; (b) details of the devices to be supplied; (c) details of how, and when, the devices are to be used; (d) details of the intervals at which the devices are to be checked for wear and tear, and correct operation; (e) details of the persons who will be engaged to check the devices, described by reference to the abilities of the persons to perform the task. 17 Supply of personal protective equipment—Act, s 28(6) For section 28(6) of the Act, the following are radiation safety and protection measures for preventing or minimising health Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 21

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 18] risks to any person arising from exposure to radiation from the use of a radiation source in the carrying out of a radiation practice— (a) a requirement that the possession licensee in possession of the source, under the licence, for the practice supply personal protective equipment for wearing by persons while involved in carrying out the practice; (b) details of the type of the equipment to be supplied to the persons, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in the carrying out of the practice; (c) details of how, and when, the equipment is to be worn by the persons; (d) details of the intervals at which the equipment is to be checked for wear and tear, and correct operation; (e) details of the persons who will be engaged to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the persons to perform the task. 18 Keeping records—Act, s 28(6) For section 28(6) of the Act, a radiation safety and protection measure for preventing or minimising health risks to any person arising from exposure to radiation from the use of a radiation source in the carrying out of a radiation practice is a requirement that the use licensee allowed to use the source, under the licence, for the practice record in a register, supplied and under the control of the possession licensee who possesses the source, the following— (a) the names of persons who use the source to carry out the practice; (b) if the source is an unsealed radioactive substance—details of any disposal of radioactive material that happens in the carrying out of the practice; (c) details of— (i) any quality control procedures undertaken for— Page 22 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 19] (A) the source; and (B) if the source is a sealed radioactive substance incorporated in a sealed source apparatus—the apparatus; and (C) if the practice involves the production of images—any ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the source to carry out the practice; and (ii) the outcomes of the procedures. 19 Supply of personal monitoring devices—Act, s 28(6) (1) This section applies if, under a radiation safety and protection plan for a radiation practice, a person is required to be supplied a personal monitoring device. Editor’s note — Section 28(3) of the Act states the circumstances in which a radiation safety and protection plan for a radiation practice must provide for the supply of a personal monitoring device to a person. (2) For section 28(6) of the Act, the following are measures relevant to the carrying out of the practice— (a) details of the persons who are required to wear the device, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in the carrying out of the practice; (b) details of how, when and where the device is to be worn; (c) details of where the device is to be stored when not being worn; (d) details of the intervals at which the device is to be assessed; (e) details of the persons who are to perform the assessment, described by reference to the abilities of the persons to perform the task. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 23

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 20] Division 2 Radiation safety and protection measures for certain radiation practices 20 Radiation practices involving the use of ionising radiation sources—Act, s 28(6) (1) This section applies if a radiation practice involves the use of an ionising radiation source. (2) For section 28(6) of the Act, the following are measures relevant to the carrying out of the practice— (a) a requirement that the possession licensee in possession of the source, under the licence, for the practice supply personal alarm dosemeters for use by persons while involved in carrying out the practice; (b) details of the persons who are required to use the dosemeters, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in the carrying out of the practice; (c) details of how, and when, the dosemeters are to be used by the persons; (d) details of the dosemeters, having the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the source, that will be used; (e) details of the intervals, of not more than 12 months, at which the dosemeters are to be checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response; (f) if a personal alarm dosemeter is repaired or suspected to have been damaged—a requirement that the dosemeter not be used unless it is first checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response; (g) details of the persons who will be engaged to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the dosemeters, described by reference to the abilities of the persons to perform the task. Page 24 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 21] Editor’s note — The radiation safety and protection measures, for preventing or minimising health risks to persons arising from exposure to radiation from the carrying out of certain radiation practices, stated in this division are in addition to the measures stated in division 1. (3) In this section— personal alarm dosemeter means a device that produces a visual or audible signal when— (a) any radiation dose received by the device is more than a certain dose level; or (b) any radiation dose received by the device during a particular period is more than a certain dose level. 21 Radiation practices involving the use or storage of unsealed radioactive substances—Act, s 28(6) (1) This section applies to a radiation practice involving the use or storage of unsealed radioactive substances at premises. (2) For section 28(6) of the Act, the following are measures relevant to the carrying out of the practice— (a) details stating how the premises, and persons or things at the premises, are to be monitored to detect, or minimise, contamination of the premises, persons or things; (b) details about how, and the period for which, contaminated cleanable things at the premises are to be stored at the premises before removal from the premises for cleaning; (c) details about how waste radioactive material, produced in carrying out the practice, is to be dealt with before its disposal; (d) details about how the amount of waste radioactive material produced in carrying out the practice is to be minimised. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 25

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 22] (3) For subsection (2)(a), the measures must include details of the monitoring equipment, having the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the contamination to be monitored, that will be used. (4) For subsection (2)(c), the measures must include the following— (a) the method to be used to minimise the activity of the radionuclide in, and volume of, the material; (b) if the material is to be stored—how the material is to be sorted for storage, having regard to— (i) its half-life, volume, and physical and chemical properties; and (ii) the concentration of the radionuclide in the material. (5) In this section— cleanable thing , at premises, means a thing that, to be cleaned, needs to be removed from the premises. 22 Certain radiation practices involving the use of ionising radiation sources—Act, s 28(6) (1) This section applies to a radiation practice involving the use of an ionising radiation source to carry out a radiation practice, other than— (a) the use of an ionising radiation apparatus for— (i) a diagnostic procedure involving the irradiation of a person; or (ii) chemical analysis; or (b) the use of a sealed source apparatus for chemical analysis; or (c) the use of a cabinet radiation apparatus or enclosed radiation apparatus for its intended use. (2) For section 28(6) of the Act, the following are measures relevant to the carrying out of the practice— Page 26 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 23] (a) a requirement that the possession licensee in possession of the source, under the licence, for the practice supply radiation monitoring equipment for use by persons while involved in carrying out the practice; (b) details of how the equipment is to be used; (c) details of the equipment, having the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the radiation source, that will be used; (d) details of how the licensee will ensure the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the equipment, to be used, are maintained; (e) details of the intervals, of not more than 12 months, at which the equipment is to be checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response; (f) if the equipment is repaired or suspected to have been damaged—a requirement that the equipment must not be used unless it is first checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response; (g) details of the persons who will be engaged to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the persons to perform the task. (3) In this section— radiation monitoring equipment means equipment that measures the amount of radiation emitted from radioactive substances or ionising radiation apparatus during a particular period. 23 Radiation practices involving the carrying out of a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 28(6) (1) This section applies to a radiation practice involving the use of a radiation source to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person (the treated person ). Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 27

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 23] (2) For section 28(6) of the Act, the following are measures relevant to the carrying out of the practice— (a) a requirement that the possession licensee in possession of the source, under the licence, for the practice supply personal protective equipment for wearing by the treated person while undergoing the procedure; (b) a requirement that the use licensee who, under the licence, uses the source to carry out the procedure ensures that the treated person wears the equipment while undergoing the procedure; (c) details of the equipment to be supplied; (d) a requirement that the use licensee record in a register, supplied and under the control of the possession licensee, the following details about each exposure of the treated person to radiation while undergoing the procedure— (i) the date of use of the source to carry out the procedure; (ii) details of the procedure; (iii) if the treated person was injected with a radioactive substance, or a radioactive substance was administered to or implanted in the person, as part of the procedure—details of the substance; (e) if the carrying out of the procedure results in the production of radiographs or nuclear medicine images— (i) a requirement that the images produced be permanently marked with relevant information; and (ii) details of the way in which the marking is to be made. (3) In this section— permanent marking , of an image, means to mark it in a way that leaves a permanent record on the image. Page 28 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 23] relevant information , for a nuclear medicine image, means the following information— (a) the name, or identifying mark, of the use licensee; (b) the name, or identifying mark, of the possession licensee; (c) the address, or identifying mark, of the premises at which the image was produced; (d) the name, gender and date of birth of the treated person; (e) the date the image was produced; (f) details of the radiopharmaceuticals administered to, or injected into, the treated person for the production of the image; (g) adequate information to enable the correct interpretation of the image. relevant information , for a radiograph with a surface area of 45cm 2 or more, means the following information— (a) the name, or identifying mark, of the use licensee; (b) the name, or identifying mark, of the possession licensee; (c) the address, or identifying mark, of the premises at which the radiograph was produced; (d) the name, gender and date of birth of the treated person; (e) the date the radiograph was produced; (f) adequate information to enable the correct interpretation of the radiograph. relevant information , for a radiograph with a surface area of less than 45cm 2 , means a marking that identifies, or helps in the identification of, the treated person. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 29

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5 Radiation safety and protection plans [s 24] 24 Radiation practices involving the carrying out of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 28(6) (1) This section applies to a radiation practice involving the use of a radioactive substance to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person. (2) For section 28(6) of the Act, a measure relevant to the carrying out of the practice is a measure that provides guidance about the duration of the procedure. 25 Radiation practices resulting in the production of the radionuclide radon-222—Act, s 28(6) (1) This section applies to a radiation practice that results in the production of the radionuclide radon-222. (2) For section 28(6) of the Act, a measure relevant to the carrying out of the practice is a requirement that the premises in which the practice is carried out are ventilated in a way that prevents the concentration of the radionuclide being more than 200Bq a cubic metre. Division 3 Other particulars to be stated in radiation safety and protection plans 26 Radiation safety officers—Act, s 28(2)(g) (1) This section applies if a possession licensee, under the licence, possesses a radiation source for a radiation practice. (2) For section 28(2)(g) of the Act, the radiation safety and protection plan for the practice must state the maximum intervals at which a radiation safety officer appointed by the licensee for the practice is to monitor or assess the source, or premises at which the practice is being carried out, to identify whether the relevant radiation safety standard for the source or premises is being complied with. Page 30 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Part 5A Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5A Security requirements for a security enhanced source [s 26A] Security requirements for a security enhanced source Division 1 Threat levels 26A Meaning of threat level (1) A threat level is an indicator of the likelihood and consequences of a perceived perpetrator acquiring a security enhanced source for a malicious purpose. (2) For this part, the threat level at a particular time is the threat level decided by the National Threat Assessment Centre and communicated to the commissioner of police. Note — The threat level is ordinarily described as any of the following— • extreme • high • medium • low • very low • negligible (3) In this section— National Threat Assessment Centre means the entity of that name administered within the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 31

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5A Security requirements for a security enhanced source [s 26B] Division 2 Security measures for a security enhanced source 26B Matters to be included in a security plan—Act, s 34A The matters stated in this division are the security measures and particulars that must be stated in a security plan. 26C Storage and use of a security enhanced source The security plan must include details of the secure storage and use of a security enhanced source, including— (a) the location of the security enhanced source in the building or facility where it is— (i) stored; or (ii) used in the carrying out of a radiation practice; and (b) a plan of the building or facility in which the security enhanced source is— (i) stored; or (ii) used in the carrying out of a radiation practice; and (c) the administrative security actions proposed to be taken for each threat level to protect the area in which the source is located. 26D Control of access to, or use of, a security enhanced source The security plan must include a statement providing details of how access to, or use of, a security enhanced source is to be controlled for each threat level, including— (a) the supervision requirements for persons who may be allowed access to a security enhanced source; and (b) the type of check each person will be required to undertake to gain access to the source; and Page 32 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5A Security requirements for a security enhanced source [s 26E] (c) the physical barriers to deter and delay unauthorised access to the source. Examples of physical barriers — tamper-proof locks, bolts or armoured cupboards 26E Security equipment The security plan must include a statement providing details of security equipment used for each threat level to protect a security enhanced source, including— (a) each type of security equipment to be installed including details of— (i) how and when the equipment is to be used; and (ii) the intervals at which the equipment is to be checked for wear and tear and correct operation; and (iii) the outcome of an equipment check; and (iv) the person who will be required to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; and (b) procedures to be followed before, during and after a technical service. 26F Security persons and surveillance The security plan must include a statement providing details of security persons and surveillance used for each threat level to guard a security enhanced source, including— (a) the duties and responsibilities allocated to persons in charge of security; and (b) how surveillance of a security enhanced source will be conducted. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 33

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5A Security requirements for a security enhanced source [s 26G] 26G Security related information and other records (1) The security plan must include a statement providing details for each threat level of how the possession licensee proposes to record and maintain— (a) inventories and documents related to the management of security enhanced sources; and (b) details about ensuring the security of security related information, including— (i) who is responsible for the information; and (ii) what information must be kept secure; and (iii) where the information is kept; and (iv) who is allowed access to the information; and (v) how the information is kept secure. (2) In this section— security related information means information about the measures and infrastructure used for each threat level to secure a security enhanced source. Example of security related information — information related to a specific security system, pin codes, passwords or where keys are stored 26H Security response arrangements The security plan must include a statement providing details of— (a) the contingency and security response arrangements including the process for notification of a security breach; and (b) the actions to be taken in the event of a change in the threat level. Page 34 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Division 3 Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5A Security requirements for a security enhanced source [s 26I] Transport security measures for a security enhanced source 26I Matters to be included in a transport security plan—Act, s 34H The matters stated in this division are the transport security measures and particulars that must be stated in a transport security plan. 26J Purpose and risk identification The transport security plan must include a statement providing details of— (a) the purpose or reason for which the source is being transported; and (b) the administrative security actions proposed to be taken for each threat level to address security risks identified. 26K Transportation methods and procedures The transport security plan must include a statement providing details for each threat level of— (a) the vehicle in which the source will be transported and the arrangements for securing the transport during the journey or while stopped en route; and (b) the arrangements for notifying, as considered appropriate, a local police service or the regulatory authority of each jurisdiction in which the source will be transported; and (c) the name, business address and after hours contact details for the consignor, consignee, carrier and, where used, guard or police service; and (d) the means of communicating between the parties involved in the transport of the source; and Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 35

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5A Security requirements for a security enhanced source [s 26L] (e) the contingency or emergency procedures for vehicle accidents or breakdown; and (f) the planned principal route and an alternative route. 26L Transport security equipment The transport security plan must include a statement providing details of the type of security related equipment to be used for each threat level, including— (a) how and when the equipment is to be used; and (b) the intervals at which the equipment is to be checked for wear and tear and correct operation; and (c) the outcomes of the checking procedures; and (d) the person who will be required to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. 26M Transport security persons The transport security plan must include a statement providing details of the security persons used for each threat level to guard a security enhanced source during transport, including— (a) allocated duties and responsibilities for persons in relation to the security requirements; and (b) the type of security check each person will be required to undergo in order to undertake their transport related activities with the source; and (c) the security briefing for persons involved in the transport of the source including the nature of the threat, the threat level, contingency procedures and security response arrangements. Page 36 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 5A Security requirements for a security enhanced source [s 26N] 26N Control of access to a security enhanced source during transport The transport security plan must include a statement providing details for each threat level of— (a) how access to the source will be controlled; and (b) the supervision requirements of persons who may be allowed access to a security enhanced source. 26O Security related information about transport (1) The transport security plan must include a statement providing details for each threat level of how the possession licensee will secure security related information, including— (a) who is responsible for the information; and (b) what information must be kept secure; and (c) where the information is kept; and (d) who is allowed access to the information; and (e) how the information is kept secure. (2) In this section— security related information means information about the measures and infrastructure used for each threat level to secure a security enhanced source during transport. Example of security related information — information related to travel routes, pin codes, passwords or where keys are stored 26P Transport security response arrangements The transport security plan must include a statement providing details of— (a) the contingency and transport security response arrangements including the process for notification of a security breach; and Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 37

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 6 Radiation safety officers [s 27] (b) the actions to be taken in the event of a change in the threat level. Part 6 Radiation safety officers 27 Qualifications—Act, s 36(3) For section 36(3) of the Act, a possession licensee who is not a qualified person may appoint himself or herself as a radiation safety officer for a radiation practice stated in schedule 3, column 1 if the licensee is the holder of a qualification stated in schedule 3, column 2 shown opposite the practice. 28 Functions—Act, ss 37(2)(b)(iii) and 224(5)(b)(iii) (1) For section 37(2)(b)(iii) of the Act, the other persons are— (a) persons who observe the carrying out of the radiation practice, other than persons stated in section 37(2)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Act; and (b) if the radiation practice is a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person (the treated person )—persons involved in carrying out the procedure, other than the treated person and persons stated in section 37(2)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Act. (2) For section 224(5)(b)(iii) of the Act, the other persons are— (a) persons who observe the carrying out of the radiation practice, other than persons stated in section 224(5)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Act; and (b) if the radiation practice is a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person (also the treated person )—persons involved in carrying out the procedure, other than the treated person and persons stated in section 224(5)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Act. Page 38 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Part 7 Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 7 Radiation monitoring [s 29] Radiation monitoring 29 Information in personal monitoring records—Act, s 38(4)(b) For section 38(4)(b) of the Act, the other information is the following— (a) the name, gender and date of birth of the monitored person; (b) the name and postal address of the licensee; (c) the date the monitored person started to be monitored for any radiation doses received in relation to the carrying out of the practice; (d) the date the monitored person ceased to be monitored for any radiation doses received in relation to the carrying out of the practice; (e) details of the basis for the monitored person being required to be provided, or wear, a personal monitoring device; (f) the type of radiation to which the monitored person has been exposed in relation to the carrying out of the practice; (g) the period the assessment of a personal monitoring device worn by the monitored person, in relation to the carrying out of the practice, relates to; (h) the estimated total effective dose, determined as a result of the assessment, for the monitored person for the period; (i) details of the methodology used in the assessment. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 39

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 8 Radiation dose limits [s 30] Part 8 Radiation dose limits Division 1 Ionising radiation 30 Radiation dose limits applying for occupational exposure of persons—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) (1) This section applies if a possession licensee, under the licence, possesses an ionising radiation source for a radiation practice. (2) For sections 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) of the Act, the radiation dose limits applying to the occupational exposure of a person to ionising radiation while involved in carrying out the practice are as follows— (a) the average of the annual total effective doses for the person, over a 5 year period, must not be more than 20mSv a year; (b) the total effective dose for the person must not be more than 50mSv a year; (c) the equivalent dose for each lens of the person’s eyes must not be more than 150mSv a year; (d) the equivalent dose for each of the person’s hands and feet must not be more than 500mSv a year; (e) the equivalent dose for a square centimetre of the person’s skin must not be more than 500mSv a year. (3) For sections 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) of the Act, the radiation dose limits applying to the occupational exposure of a person to ionising radiation emitted from the source, other than while involved in carrying out the practice, are as follows— (a) the total effective dose for the person must not be more than 1mSv a year; Page 40 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 8 Radiation dose limits [s 31] (b) the equivalent dose for each lens of the person’s eyes must not be more than 15mSv a year; (c) the equivalent dose for a square centimetre of the person’s skin must not be more than 50mSv a year. 31 Radiation dose limits applying for public exposure of persons—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(i), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) (1) This section applies if a possession licensee, under the licence, possesses an ionising radiation source for a radiation practice. (2) For sections 37(2)(c)(i), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) of the Act, the radiation dose limits applying to the public exposure of a person to ionising radiation while the practice is carried out are as follows— (a) the total effective dose for the person must not be more than 1mSv a year; (b) the equivalent dose for each lens of the person’s eyes must not be more than 15mSv a year; (c) the equivalent dose for a square centimetre of the person’s skin must not be more than 50mSv a year. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the person is exposed— (a) if the practice is a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of another person—while involved in carrying out the procedure; or (b) while involved in carrying out the practice, as a voluntary participant in health-related research. 32 Radiation dose limits applying for the carrying out of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) (1) This section applies if— Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 41

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 8 Radiation dose limits [s 34] (a) a use licensee, under the licence, is using an ionising radiation source to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person (the treated person ); and (b) a person, other than the treated person, involved in carrying out the procedure is exposed to ionising radiation. (2) For sections 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) of the Act, the radiation dose limit applying to the exposure is a total effective dose of 5mSv a year. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the exposure is an occupational exposure to the radiation. 34 Supply of personal monitoring devices—Act, s 28(3) For section 28(3) of the Act, the radiation dose limit for ionising radiation is a total effective dose of 1mSv a year. 35 Pregnant women—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) (1) This section applies if a possession licensee, under the licence, possesses an ionising radiation source for a radiation practice. (2) For sections 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) of the Act, the radiation dose limit applying to the occupational exposure of a pregnant woman to ionising radiation while involved in carrying out the practice is a total effective dose of 1mSv a year. (3) However, for section 127(1)(b) of the Act, subsection (2) only applies if the inspector is aware, or ought reasonably be aware, the woman is pregnant. (4) Also, subsection (2) does not apply if— (a) for section 41(5) of the Act—the use licensee who, under the licence, uses the source to carry out the Page 42 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 8 Radiation dose limits [s 35A] practice is not aware, or could not reasonably be aware, the woman is pregnant; or (b) for section 42(2) of the Act—the person carrying out the practice is not aware, or could not reasonably be aware, the woman is pregnant. 35A Mineral substances that are not radioactive substances (1) This section applies to a person who possesses a mineral substance that is a radioactive material that is not a radioactive substance. (2) The person must ensure that another person does not receive a total effective dose from ionising radiation emitted from the substance that is— (a) for public exposure of the other person—more than 1mSv a year; or (b) for occupational exposure of the other person—more than 20mSv a year. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. Division 2 Non-ionising radiation 36 Functions of radiation safety officers—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(ii) and 224(5)(c)(ii) For sections 37(2)(c)(ii) and 224(5)(c)(ii) of the Act, the radiation dose limits for non-ionising radiation emitted by a laser apparatus used to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person are stated in tables 6 and 8 of the laser standard. 37 Carrying out diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 41(5) For section 41(5) of the Act, the radiation dose limits for non-ionising radiation emitted by a laser apparatus used to Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 43

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 8A Authorised persons [s 38] carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person are stated in tables 6 and 8 of the laser standard. 38 Carrying out cosmetic procedures involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 42(2) For section 42(2) of the Act, the radiation dose limits for non-ionising radiation emitted by a laser apparatus used to carry out a cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person are stated in tables 6 and 8 of the laser standard. 39 Seizing dangerous things—Act, ss 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b) and 133(2)(c) For sections 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b) and 133(2)(c) of the Act, the radiation dose limits for non-ionising radiation emitted by a laser apparatus used to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person are stated in tables 6 and 8 of the laser standard. Part 8A Authorised persons 39A Authorised persons for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures—Act, s 41 For section 41(1) of the Act— (a) for a diagnostic procedure stated in schedule 3A, part 1, column 1, a person stated in schedule 3A, part 1, column 2 opposite the procedure is an authorised person; and (b) for a therapeutic procedure stated in schedule 3A, part 2, column 1, a person stated in schedule 3A, part 2, column 2 opposite the procedure is an authorised person. Page 44 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 8B Banned radiation practices [s 39B] 39B Physician’s assistants authorised under practice plans—Act, s 41 A physician’s assistant is authorised to request a diagnostic procedure stated in schedule 3A, part 1, column 1 if— (a) the practice plan developed for the physician states that the physician’s assistant may request the diagnostic procedure; and (b) the physician’s assistant requests the diagnostic procedure under the supervision of his or her supervising medical officer; and (c) the supervising medical officer is authorised under section 39A to request the diagnostic procedure stated in schedule 3A, part 1, column 1. Part 8B Banned radiation practices 39C Prescribed matters for banning of certain radiation practices—Act, s 47A (1) A minor is a person prescribed for section 47A(1) of the Act if the prescribed radiation source is a solarium. (2) The circumstances prescribed for section 47A(1) of the Actare, if the prescribed radiation source is a solarium, any circumstances other than the following— (a) use of a solarium by a health practitioner to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure; (b) use of a privately owned solarium in a private residence. (3) In this section— privately owned , in relation to a solarium, means owned by an individual and is not used in connection with a business. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 45

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 9 Exemptions [s 40] solarium means an electrically powered apparatus designed to produce tanning of human skin by exposure of the skin to non-ionising radiation emitted by the apparatus. Part 9 Exemptions Division 1 Requirement for use licence 40 Prescribed radiation practices—Act, s 13(3) (1) For section 13(3) of the Act, the following are prescribed radiation practices— (a) industrial radiography involving the use of an ionising radiation source; (b) borehole logging involving the use of a sealed source apparatus; (c) density-gauging, or moisture-gauging, for geo-technical purposes, involving the use of a sealed source apparatus; (d) the preparation of a radioactive substance or radiation apparatus, or assembly of a sealed source apparatus, for use in carrying out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person; (e) the commissioning, maintenance or repair of radiation sources or sealed source apparatus; (f) the compliance testing of a radiation source by a qualified accredited person for a radiation source of that type, involving the use of the source or another radiation source; (g) the compliance testing of premises by a qualified accredited person for premises of that type, involving the use of a radiation source; Page 46 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 9 Exemptions [s 41] (h) the undertaking of quality control procedures, in relation to— (i) a radiation source, involving the use of another radiation source; or (ii) a sealed source apparatus, involving the use of a radiation source. (2) In this section— compliance testing , of a radiation source or premises, means assessing whether the source or premises complies with the relevant radiation safety standard. qualified accredited person , for a type of radiation source or premises, means an accredited person who, under the person’s accreditation certificate, is allowed to issue a certificate of compliance for the type of radiation source or premises. 41 Training—Act, s 13(2)(b)(ii) For section 13(2)(b)(ii) of the Act, the following is training— (a) training at an educational institution, other than training involving the actual irradiation by the trainee of a person as part of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure; (b) undertaking a course or subject stated in schedule 4. Division 2 Radiation sources 42 Exemption from requirement for possession licence—Act, s 210 For section 210 of the Act, a radioactive substance containing the radionuclide nickel-63 or hydrogen-3 is exempt from section 12 of the Act if— (a) it is incorporated in a sealed source apparatus; and (b) the apparatus is used for gas chromatography. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 47

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 9 Exemptions [s 43] 43 Exemption from requirement for use licence—Act, s 210 (1) For section 210 of the Act, the following radiation sources are exempt from section 13 of the Act— (a) if a sealed source apparatus, incorporating a sealed radioactive substance, is used for chemical analysis or industrial gauging—the substance; (b) a radiation apparatus used for industrial gauging; (c) a cabinet radiation apparatus used for its intended use; (d) an enclosed radiation apparatus used for its intended use; (e) an ionising radiation source designed only for irradiating things, but not including use of the source by a person who is carrying out commissioning, maintenance or repair of the source; (f) a sealed radioactive substance, having an activity of not more than 370MBq, used for— (i) calibration checks of measuring instruments; or (ii) quality control procedures undertaken for— (A) another radiation source or a sealed source apparatus; or (B) if another radiation source is used to carry out a radiation practice involving the production of images—any ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the other source to carry out the practice; (g) a sealed radioactive substance, having an activity of not more than 4MBq, used for transferring anatomical landmarks to images produced using a gamma camera; (h) a radioactive substance, having an activity of not more than 500kBq, used for an in vitro test; (i) a sealed radioactive substance used for static elimination; Page 48 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 9 Exemptions [s 44] (j) a fully enclosed analytical radiation apparatus used for its intended use; (k) a laser apparatus designed only for puncturing a person’s skin to obtain capillary blood samples but not including use of the apparatus by a person who is carrying out maintenance or repair of the apparatus. (2) To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (1)(e) does not apply to an ionising radiation source designed for irradiating individuals. 44 Exemption from requirement for transport licence—Act, s 210 (1) For section 210 of the Act, a radioactive substance enclosed in an excepted package is exempt from sections 14 and 15 of the Act if the package is transported in accordance with the transport code of practice. (2) Subsection (3) applies to a sealed radioactive substance incorporated in a sealed source apparatus, if the apparatus is used by a use licensee under a use licence to carry out 1 of the following radiation practices— (a) borehole logging; (b) density-gauging, or moisture-gauging, for geo-technical purposes; (c) industrial radiography. (3) For section 210 of the Act, the substance is exempt from sections 14 and 15 of the Act if the apparatus is transported by the licensee in accordance with the transport code of practice. (4) In this section— excepted package has the meaning given in the transport code of practice. 45 Smoke detectors—Act, s 210 (1) For section 210 of the Act— Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 49

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 9 Exemptions [s 46] (a) a radioactive substance incorporated in a domestic smoke detector is exempt from sections 12, 13 and 26 of the Act; and (b) a radioactive substance incorporated in an ionisation chamber smoke detector that is not a domestic smoke detector is exempt from sections 12 and 13 of the Act if the detector was— (i) acquired before 1 January 2000; or (ii) manufactured in accordance with AS 1603.2-1997 (Automatic fire detection and alarm systems, Part 2: Point type smoke detectors). (2) To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (1) does not apply while the detector is being manufactured or repaired. (3) In this section— domestic smoke detector means an ionisation chamber smoke detector containing the radionuclide americium-241 having an activity of not more than 37kBq and manufactured in accordance with AS 3786-1993 (Smoke alarms), 2nd ed. 46 Certain radioactive substances, incorporated in items to produce light—Act, s 210 (1) For section 210 of the Act— (a) a radioactive substance containing the radionuclide promethium-147 or hydrogen-3, incorporated in an item to produce light is exempt from sections 12, 13 and 26 of the Act; and (b) a radioactive substance containing the radionuclide radium-226, incorporated in an item to produce light is exempt from sections 12 and 13 of the Act. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the item is a gaseous tritium light device. (3) Also, to remove doubt, it is declared that subsection (1) does not apply while the item is being manufactured or repaired. Page 50 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Part 9 Exemptions [s 47] 47 Gaseous tritium light devices—Act, s 210 For section 210 of the Act, a radioactive substance containing the radionuclide hydrogen-3 with an activity of less than 74GBq, incorporated in a gaseous tritium light device, is exempt from sections 12 and 13 of the Act if the device— (a) is being used as a safety, or warning, sign; and (b) complies with sections 2, 4 and 5 of the document entitled ‘Appendix XXXIX—Recommendations for exemptions from licensing of gaseous tritium light devices’ prepared by NHMRC. 48 Depleted uranium—Act, s 210 (1) For section 210 of the Act, depleted uranium is exempt from sections 12, 14 and 15 of the Act if it is— (a) being used as ballast in an aircraft or ship; and (b) totally encased in a metallic sheath; and (c) in solid massive form. (2) In this section— depleted uranium means uranium containing less than 0.72% of the radionuclide uranium-235. 49 Sealed radioactive substances used in teaching—Act, s 210 (1) This section applies to a sealed radioactive substance containing a radionuclide mentioned in column 1 of the following table if the activity of the radionuclide is not more than the activity mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite the radionuclide— Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 51

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Schedule 6 (a) to practise in the nursing and midwifery profession, other than as a student; and (b) in the registered nurses division of that profession. safety device means a device that, when used by a person while involved in carrying out a radiation practice, reduces the exposure of the person to radiation attributable to the carrying out of the practice, but does not include personal protective equipment. security enhanced source see section 7A. SI means the International System of Units. sievert , for a total effective or equivalent dose, means the SI unit for the dose. specialist health practitioner , in a specialty, means a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation NationalLaw to practise in the medical profession as a specialist registrant in the specialty. supervising medical officer , for a physician’s assistant, means a person who— (a) is a medical practitioner; and (b) supervises the work performed by the physician’s assistant in his or her employment with the department. TCLP means the toxicity characteristics leaching procedure stated in AS 4439.2-1997 (Wastes, sediments and contaminated soils, Part 2: Preparation of leachates—Zero headspace procedure). threat level see section 26A. total effective dose , for a person for a period, means the total of the external, and internal, effective doses received by the person during the period. transport code of practice means the document entitled Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2008) published by ARPANSA. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 115

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Schedule 6 Editor’s note — The Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2008) is available on the internet at < or may be purchased from ARPANSA, 619 Lower Plenty Road, Yallambie, Victoria 3085. veterinary surgeon see the VeterinarySurgeonsAct1936 , schedule. weighted equivalent dose , for a person’s organ or tissue that is exposed to radiation, means the product of— (a) the tissue weighting factor for the organ or tissue stated in table 2 of the document entitled ‘Recommendations for limiting exposure to ionizing radiation (1995) (Guidance note [NOHSC:3022(1995)])’ published by ARPANSA; and (b) the equivalent dose for the organ or tissue. Page 116 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Endnotes Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes 1 Index to endnotes Page 2 Date to which amendments incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 3 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 4 Table of reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 5 Tables in earlier reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 6 List of legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 7 List of annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 2 Date to which amendments incorporated This is the reprint date mentioned in the Reprints Act 1992, section 5(c). Accordingly, this reprint includes all amendments that commenced operation on or before 30 July 2010. Future amendments of the Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 may be made in accordance with this reprint under the Reprints Act 1992, section 49. Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 117

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes 3 Key Key to abbreviations in list of legislation and annotations Key AIA amd amdt ch def div exp gaz hdg ins lap notfd num o in c om orig p para prec pres prev Explanation = Acts Interpretation Act 1954 = amended = amendment = chapter = definition = division = expires/expired = gazette = heading = inserted = lapsed = notified = numbered = order in council = omitted = original = page = paragraph = preceding = present = previous Key (prev) proc prov pt pubd R[X] RA reloc renum rep (retro) rv s sch sdiv SIA SIR SL sub unnum Explanation = previously = proclamation = provision = part = published = Reprint No. [X] = Reprints Act 1992 = relocated = renumbered = repealed = retrospectively = revised edition = section = schedule = subdivision = Statutory Instruments Act 1992 = Statutory Instruments Regulation 2002 = subordinate legislation = substituted = unnumbered 4 Table of reprints Reprints are issued for both future and past effective dates. For the most up-to-date table of reprints, see the reprint with the latest effective date. If a reprint number includes a letter of the alphabet, the reprint was released in unauthorised, electronic form only. Reprint No. 1 1A 1B rv 1C rv 1D rv 1E rv 1F rv Amendments to none 2000 SL No. 69 2001 SL No. 264 2002 SL No. 20 2002 SL No. 31 2002 SL No. 80 2002 SL No. 156 Effective 1 January 2000 20 April 2000 1 January 2002 15 February 2002 1 March 2002 1 May 2002 28 June 2002 Reprint date 1 February 2000 5 May 2000 15 January 2002 22 February 2002 7 March 2002 15 May 2002 28 June 2002 Reprint No. 1G rv 1H rv 1I rv Amendments included 2002 SL No. 156 2002 SL No. 322 2002 SL No. 322 Effective 1 July 2002 6 December 2002 1 March 2003 Notes R1I rv withdrawn, see R2 rv Page 118 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes Reprint No. 2 rv 2A rv 2B rv 2C 2D 2E 2rv 2F rv 2G rv 2H rv 3 rv 3A rv 3B rv 3C rv 3D 3E 3F 3G 3H 4 4A 4B 4C 5 5A 5B 5C 5D Amendments included — 2003 SL No. 130 2003 SL No. 172 2004 SL No. 34 2004 SL No. 27 2004 SL No. 143 2004 SL No. 154 2005 SL No. 5 2005 SL No. 46 — 2005 SL No. 222 2005 SL No. 170 2005 SL No. 247 2005 SL No. 282 2006 SL No. 148 2006 SL No. 190 2007 SL No. 54 2007 SL No. 129 — 2008 SL No. 185 2008 SL No. 422 2008 SL No. 423 2008 SL No. 423 — 2009 SL No. 228 2009 SL No. 312 2010 SL No. 108 2010 SL No. 193 2010 SL No. 195 Effective 1 March 2003 1 July 2003 25 July 2003 8 April 2004 1 July 2004 30 July 2004 18 August 2004 11 February 2005 1 April 2005 1 April 2005 9 September 2005 1 October 2005 7 October 2005 25 November 2005 1 July 2006 1 August 2006 13 April 2007 1 July 2007 1 July 2007 1 July 2008 12 December 2008 1 March 2009 1 March 2009 23 October 2009 1 January 2010 1 July 2010 30 July 2010 Notes Revision notice issued for R2R2H rv withdrawn, see R3 rv Revision notice issued for R3R3H withdrawn, see R4R4C withdrawn, see R5 5 Tables in earlier reprints Name of table Corrected minor errors Reprint No. 2, 4 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 119

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes 6 List of legislation Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 SL No. 330 made by the Governor in Council on 16 December 1999 notfd gaz 17 December 1999 pp 1586–9 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 January 2000 (see s 2) exp 1 September 2010 (see SIA s 54) Notes—(1) The expiry date may have changed since this reprint was published. See the latest reprint of the SIR for any change. (2) A regulatory impact statement and explanatory note were prepared. amending legislation— Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2000 SL No. 69 notfd gaz 20 April 2000 pp 1533–6 s 11 commenced 1 January 2000 (see s 2) remaining provisions commenced on date of notification Dental Practitioners Registration Regulation 2001 SL No. 264 ss 1–2, 17 sch 5 notfd gaz 14 December 2001 pp 1351–4 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 January 2002 (see s 2) Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2002 SL No. 20 pts 1, 6 notfd gaz 15 February 2002 pp 618–19 commenced on date of notification Medical Practitioners Registration Regulation 2002 SL No. 31 ss 1–2, 16 sch 4 notfd gaz 1 March 2002 pp 850–2 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 March 2002 (see s 2) Chiropractors Registration Regulation 2002 SL No. 79 ss 1–2, 11 sch 4 notfd gaz 26 April 2002 pp 1540–3 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 May 2002 (see s 2) Podiatrists Registration Regulation 2002 SL No. 80 ss 1–2, 10 sch 3 notfd gaz 26 April 2002 pp 1540–3 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 May 2002 (see s 2) Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2002 SL No. 156 pts 1, 6 notfd gaz 28 June 2002 pp 876–83 s 26 commenced 1 July 2002 (see s 2) remaining provisions commenced on date of notification Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2002 SL No. 322 notfd gaz 6 December 2002 pp 1162–6 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification Page 120 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes s 9(1)–(2) (to the extent it ins the def “transport code of practice”) commenced 1 March 2003 (see s 2) remaining provisions commenced on date of notification Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2003 SL No. 130 pts 1, 7 notfd gaz 27 June 2003 pp 749–56 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 July 2003 (see s 2) Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2003 SL No. 172 notfd gaz 25 July 2003 pp 1100–2 commenced on date of notification DentalPractitionersRegistration andOtherLegislationAmendmentRegulation(No. 1) 2004 SL No. 27 ss 1–2, 3(2) sch notfd gaz 2 April 2004 pp 1315–16 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 July 2004 (see s 2) Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2004 SL No. 34 pts 1, 15 notfd gaz 8 April 2004 pp 1391–3 commenced on date of notification Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2004 SL No. 143 notfd gaz 30 July 2004 pp 1009–10 commenced on date of notification Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2004 SL No. 154 ss 1–2(1), pt 7 notfd gaz 13 August 2004 pp 1165–7 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 18 August 2004 (see s 2(1)) Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2005 SL No. 5 notfd gaz 11 February 2005 pp 515–16 commenced on date of notification Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2005 SL No. 46 pts 1, 7 notfd gaz 1 April 2005 pp 1066–9 commenced on date of notification Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 2005 SL No. 170 ss 1, 2(2), pt 8 notfd gaz 29 July 2005 pp 1146–8 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 October 2005 (see s 2(2)) Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 2005 SL No. 222 pts 1, 6 notfd gaz 9 September 2005 pp 147–8 commenced on date of notification Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 2005 SL No. 247 pts 1, 6 notfd gaz 7 October 2005 pp 507–9 commenced on date of notification Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 121

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2005 SL No. 282 notfd gaz 25 November 2005 pp 1132–3 commenced on date of notification Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 5) 2006 SL No. 148 pts 1, 3 notfd gaz 23 June 2006 pp 898–902 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 July 2006 (see s 2) Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 6) 2006 SL No. 190 ss 1, 2(1), pt 10 notfd gaz 28 July 2006 pp 1480–2 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 August 2006 (see s 2(1)) Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2007 SL No. 54 notfd gaz 13 April 2007 pp 1685–6 commenced on date of notification Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2007 SL No. 129 ss 1, 2(1), pt 7 notfd gaz 22 June 2007 pp 1018–20 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 July 2007 (see s 2(1)) Health Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2008 SL No. 185 ss 1–2(1), pt 9 notfd gaz 27 June 2008 pp 1268–78 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 July 2008 (see s 2(1)) Health (Drugs and Poisons) and Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1)2008 SL No. 422 pts 1, 3 notfd gaz 12 December 2008 pp 2044–53 commenced on date of notification Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2008 SL No. 423 notfd gaz 12 December 2008 pp 2044–53 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification s 5 commenced 1 March 2009 (see s 2) remaining provisions commenced on date of notification Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2009 SL No. 228 notfd gaz 23 October 2009 pp 594–5 commenced on date of notification Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2009 SL No. 312 notfd gaz 11 December 2009 pp 1187–91 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 January 2010 (see s 2) Health and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2010 SL No. 108 pts 1, 14 notfd gaz 11 June 2010 pp 459–61 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notification remaining provisions commenced 1 July 2010 (see s 2) Page 122 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes Health Legislation (Fees) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2010 SL No. 193 s 1, pt 6 notfd gaz 30 July 2010 pp 1253–5 commenced on date of notification Radiation Safety Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2010 SL No. 195 notfd gaz 30 July 2010 pp 1253–5 commenced on date of notification 7 List of annotations PART 2—RADIATION SOURCES AND SEALED SOURCE APPARATUS Division 2A—Security enhanced source div 2A (s 7A) ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 3 PART 3—ACT INSTRUMENTS pt hdg sub 2000 SL No. 69 s 4 Documents relating to proof of identity—Act, s 51 s 8AA ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 4 Notification of change of circumstances—Act, s 92(2) s 8A ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 4 Prescribed sealed radioactive substance—Act, s 52 s 8B ins 2007 SL No. 54 s 3 Certain possession, use or transport licences—Act, s 75(3) and (4) prov hdg amd 2005 SL No. 5 s 3(1) s 9 amd 2005 SL No. 5 s 3(2)–(3); 2005 SL No. 247 s 14; 2006 SL No. 148 s 7; 2008 SL No. 423 s 4; 2009 SL No. 228 s 3; 2010 SL No. 195 s 5 Relevant offences s 9A ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 6 Radiation practices involving the carrying out of a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 28(6) s 23 amd 2000 SL No. 69 s 5 PART 5A—SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECURITY ENHANCED SOURCE pt hdg ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 7 Division 1—Threat levels div 1 (s 26A) ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 7 Division 2—Security measures for a security enhanced source div 2 (ss 26B–26H) ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 7 Division 3—Transport security measures for a security enhanced source div 3 (ss 26I–26P) ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 7 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 123

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes Radiation dose limits applying for persons voluntarily participating in health-related research—Act, ss 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b) and 133(2)(c) s 33 om 2005 SL No. 247 s 15 Pregnant women—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(i), 41(5), 42(2), 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b), 133(2)(c) and 224(5)(c)(i) s 35 amd 2005 SL No. 5 s 4 Mineral substances that are not radioactive substances s 35A ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 6 amd 2009 SL No. 228 s 4 Functions of radiation safety officers—Act, ss 37(2)(c)(ii) and 224(5)(c)(ii) s 36 amd 2005 SL No. 5 s 5; 2005 SL No. 282 s 3 Carrying out diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 41(5) s 37 amd 2005 SL No. 282 s 3 Carrying out cosmetic procedures involving the irradiation of a person—Act, s 42(2) s 38 amd 2005 SL No. 282 s 3 Seizing dangerous things—Act, ss 127(1)(b), 132(4)(b) and 133(2)(c) s 39 amd 2005 SL No. 282 s 3 PART 8A—AUTHORISED PERSONS pt hdg ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 7 Authorised persons for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures—Act, s 41 s 39A ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 7 amd 2005 SL No. 282 s 4 Physician’s assistants authorised under practice plans—Act, s 41 s 39B ins 2008 SL No. 422 s 32 PART 8B—BANNED RADIATION PRACTICES pt 8B ins 2008 SL No. 423 s 5 Prescribed matters for banning of certain radiation practices—Act, s 47A s 39C ins 2008 SL No. 423 s 5 amd 2009 SL No. 228 s 5 Prescribed radiation practices—Act, s 13(3) s 40 amd 2002 SL No. 322 s 4 Exemption from requirement for use licence—Act, s 210 s 43 amd 2000 SL No. 69 s 8; 2002 SL No. 322 s 5; 2004 SL No. 143 s 3 Smoke detectors—Act, s 210 s 45 sub 2002 SL No. 322 s 6 Certain radioactive substances, incorporated in items to produce light—Act, s 210 s 46 amd 2004 SL No. 143 s 4 Depleted uranium—Act, s 210 s 48 amd 2004 SL No. 143 s 5 Page 124 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes Abrasive blasting material containing radionuclides—Act, s 210 s 51 amd 2000 SL No. 69 s 9; 2002 SL No. 322 s 7 Persons who have been injected with a radioactive substance etc. as part of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure—Act, s 210 s 53 amd 2008 SL No. 423 s 6 Radionuclide krypton-85, incorporated in a cold cathode gas discharge tube—Act, s 210 s 53AA ins 2003 SL No. 172 s 3 PART 9A—REGISTERS pt 9A (ss 53A–53E) ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 10 PART 9B—DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED INFORMATION pt hdg ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 10 Disclosure of protected information s 53F ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 10 amd 2010 SL No. 195 s 8 Who pays fee for security check or criminal history check—Act, s 103A s 56A ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 9 Waiver of fees—general prov hdg sub 2000 SL No. 69 s 11 s 57 amd 2010 SL No. 195 s 10 Waiver of fees—undergraduates’ professional development year s 57A ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 12 Waiver of fee—licensee applying for new licences within the transitional period s 57B ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 11 Refund of fees s 58 amd 2010 SL No. 195 s 12 PART 11—CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT pt 11 (s 59) om R1 (see RA ss 7(1)(k) and 40) SCHEDULE 1—RADIONUCLIDE CONCENTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES amd 2004 SL No. 34 s 57; 2005 SL No. 282 s 5 SCHEDULE 1A—SECURITY CATEGORISATION OF A RADIATION SOURCE OR AN AGGREGATION OF RADIATION SOURCES ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 13 SCHEDULE 2—DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL—RADIONUCLIDE CONCENTRATIONS amd 2004 SL No. 34 s 58; 2005 SL No. 282 s 6 SCHEDULE 2A—PROOF OF IDENTIFY DOCUMENTS ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 14 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 125

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes SCHEDULE 3—QUALIFICATIONS amd 2001 SL No. 264 s 17 sch 5; 2002 SL No. 31 s 16 sch 4; 2002 SL No. 79 s 11 sch 4 sub 2010 SL No. 108 s 60 SCHEDULE 3A—AUTHORISED PERSONS ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 13 amd 2001 SL No. 264 s 17 sch 5; 2002 SL No. 31 s 16 sch 4; 2002 SL No. 79 s 11 sch 4; 2002 SL No. 80 s 10 sch 3; 2002 SL No. 322 s 8; 2004 SL No. 27 s 3(2) sch; 2005 SL No. 222 s 11; 2006 SL No. 148 s 8; 2008 SL No. 423 s 7; 2009 SL No. 228 s 6 sub 2010 SL No. 108 s 61 SCHEDULE 5—FEES sub 2002 SL No. 20 s 15; 2002 SL No. 156 s 26; 2003 SL No. 130 s 16; 2004 SL No. 154 s 19; 2005 SL No. 170 s 17; 2006 SL No. 190 s 23; 2007 SL No. 129 s 15; 2008 SL No. 185 s 19; 2009 SL No. 312 s 4; 2010 SL No. 193 s 13 amd 2010 SL No. 195 s 15 SCHEDULE 6—DICTIONARY def “administrative security actions” ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 16 def “ARPANSA” ins 2005 SL No. 5 s 6(2) def “AS” om 2002 SL No. 156 s 27 def “cabinet radiation apparatus” amd 2000 SL No. 69 s 14(2) def “chiropractor” ins 2010 SL No. 108 s 62(1) def “commissioning” ins 2002 SL No. 322 s 9(2) def “dental therapist” ins 2010 SL No. 108 s 62(1) def “dentist” ins 2010 SL No. 108 s 62(1) def “diagnostic radiography protocol” ins 2006 SL No. 148 s 9 def “document of identity” ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 16 def “equivalent dose” amd 2005 SL No. 5 s 6(3) def “fully enclosed analytical radiation apparatus” ins 2002 SL No. 322 s 9(2) def “gaseous tritium light device” amd 2002 SL No. 322 s 9(3) def “laser standard” amd 2005 SL No. 46 s 14 def “mineral” amd 2003 SL No. 130 s 17(1) def “nurse practitioner” ins 2010 SL No. 108 s 62(1) def “oral health therapist” ins 2010 SL No. 108 s 62(1) def “physician’s assistant” ins 2008 SL No. 422 s 33 def “plain film diagnostic radiography” ins 2005 SL No. 222 s 12 def “practice plan” ins 2008 SL No. 422 s 33 def “public sector health service” ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 14(1) def “recognised specialty” ins 2010 SL No. 108 s 62(1) def “registered nurse” ins 2010 SL No. 108 s 62(1) def “security enhanced source” ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 16 def “specialist health practitioner” ins 2010 SL No. 108 s 62(1) def “supervising medical officer” ins 2008 SL No. 422 s 33 amd 2010 SL No. 108 s 62(2) def “threat level” ins 2010 SL No. 195 s 16 Page 126 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 Endnotes def “transport code of practice” sub 2002 SL No. 322 s 9(1)–(2); 2005 SL No. 5 s 6(1)–(2); 2008 SL No. 423 s 8 def “veterinary surgeon” ins 2000 SL No. 69 s 14(1) amd 2003 SL No. 130 s 17(2) def “weighted equivalent dose” amd 2005 SL No. 5 s 6(4) © State of Queensland 2010 Reprint 5D effective 30 July 2010 Page 127