Section 330.240  Filing Applications for Specific Licenses

a)         Application requirements:

1)         Applications for the issuance, renewal or amendment of specific licenses shall be filed in duplicate and in English.

AGENCY NOTE:  Applications involving Agency evaluation of a sealed source or device containing radioactive material shall be in accordance with the requirements of this Section.

2)         Applications for initial issuance, amendment and renewal of specific licenses shall be in the format prescribed by the Agency. Each application filed shall be complete with all requested information submitted, including all applicable attachments.  The Agency may at any time after the filing of the original application, and before the expiration or termination of the license, require further statements from the applicant or licensee to enable the Agency to determine whether the application should be granted or denied or whether an existing license should be modified or revoked in accordance with Section 330.500 of this Part.

3)         Each application shall include all information required by this Part and any other Parts of 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter II, Subchapters b and d, applicable to the requested authorizations.

4)         An application may incorporate by reference information contained in previous applications, statements or reports filed with the Agency, provided such references are clear and specific.

5)         Each application and each request for amendment shall be signed by the applicant, licensee, or a person duly authorized in writing to act for and on the licensee or applicant's behalf.

6)         Each application shall identify the radiation safety officer.  The proposed activities shall be under the same administrative control for radiation safety purposes and the same radiation protection program.

7)         An application may request authority to receive, possess, utilize, manufacture, distribute, transfer, own or acquire radioactive material or devices or equipment utilizing or producing radioactive materials.  The request can include one or more of these activities.

8)         An application for a specific license to authorize receipt, possession or use of radioactive material in the form of a sealed source or in a device that contains a sealed source shall either:

A)        Identify the sealed source or device that contains a sealed source by manufacturer and model as filed in an evaluation sheet in the "Registry of Radioactive Sealed Sources and Devices" maintained by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; or

B)        Contain the information identified in Section 330.280(m) of this Part.

9)         For each location to be listed on the license as an authorized use location, the applicant shall submit:

A)         A statement that the applicant owns the facility where radioactive material is used or stored; or

B)         A copy of a certified letter sent to the facility owner or authorized representative of the owner informing the owner that radioactive material is being or will be used or stored at the facility; or

C)         A copy of a letter or statement from the facility owner or authorized representative of the owner indicating that the owner is aware that radioactive material is being used or will be used or stored at the facility.

AGENCY NOTE:  The Radiation Protection Act requires the Agency to provide written notice to a municipality of an application for a new license for a fixed location facility or a license amendment for a  new location for a facility.

10)        The applicant shall ensure that all applicable fees specified in 32 Ill. Adm. Code 331 are paid in full when due.

11)        The applicant shall address the Emergency Plan requirements of Section 330.250(e) of this Part, when applicable.

b)         Review of application.  When evaluating an application or request for amendment, the Agency shall consider:

1)         The completeness of the application;

2)         The complexity, similarity and proximity of the proposed activities;

3)         The radiation protection program proposed by the applicant to ensure the protection of the licensee's personnel, the public and the environment;

4)         The qualifications and experience of the applicant's proposed Radiation Safety Officer and authorized users; and

5)         The applicant's history of compliance.

c)         Public access to information.  Public inspection of applications and other documents submitted to the Agency pursuant to this Section shall be in accordance with 2 Ill. Adm. Code 1076 and the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140].                                      

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 8928, effective April 28, 2006)