R 325.5432 Definitions.

Rule 432. (1) "Particle accelerator" or "accelerator", as used in this part, means a radiation machine designed for or capable of accelerating electrically charged particles, such as electrons, protons, or deuterons, with an electrical potential in excess of 1 MeV. Radiation machines designed and used exclusively for the production of electron beams or x- radiation for any of the following purposes, except those capable of producing radioactive material in excess of exempt quantities listed in schedule B of Rule 147, are excluded from this definition: (a) The diagnosis or treatment of patients. (b) Industrial radiography. (c) Examination of the microscopic structure of materials. (d) Manufacturing process control. (e) Research and development. (f) Demonstration of scientific principles for educational purposes. (2) "Radiation protection supervisor" means 1 specific individual appointed by the licensee or registrant who has been delegated the responsibility and authority to govern the operation of the accelerator in such a manner as to comply with the provisions of this part and part 5 and to enforce any written procedures approved by the department. LICENSE OR REGISTRATION