LAC 33:XV.903. General Requirements for the Issuance of a Registration or License for Particle Accelerators

A. In addition to the requirements of LAC 33:XV.Chapters 2 and 3, a registration and/or license application for use of a particle accelerator will be approved only if the department determines that: 1. the applicant is qualified by reason of training and experience to use the accelerator in question for the purpose requested in accordance with this Chapter and LAC 33:XV.Chapters 4 and 10 in such a manner as to minimize danger to public welfare and safety or property; 2. the applicant's proposed or existing equipment, facilities, and operating and emergency procedures are adequate to protect health and minimize danger to public welfare and safety or property; 3. the issuance of the registration and/or license will not be inimical to the welfare and safety of the public, and the applicant satisfies any applicable special requirement in LAC 33:XV.904; 4. the applicant has appointed a radiation safety officer; 5. the applicant and/or the applicant's staff has substantial experience in the use of particle accelerators and training sufficient for application in their intended uses; 6. the applicant has established a radiation safety committee to approve, in advance, proposals for uses of particle accelerators; and 7. the applicant has an adequate training program for particle accelerator operators.