4-10. LOCAL RADIATION OFFICER (LRPO)

TM 5-6635-386-12&P Specialist Course). (7) A minimum of 40 hours formal training consisting of: (a) Principles and practices of radiation protection. (b) Biological effects of radiation. (c) Radiac instrumentation and monitoring techniques. (d) Mathematics and calculations that are basic to the use and measurement of radioactivity. (e) Operation and use of the tester (CPN Model MC-1). d. Establish a standard operating procedure (SOP) for use by using unit personnel that has been coordinated with the LRPO and RCO. e. Suspend use of tester if no qualified LRPO or ALRPO is available. Assign the tester operator to maintain and wipe test the tester in accordance with the TM, until trained LRPOs are available. LRPO to pertorm leak tests, radiation surveys to ensure the tester is used only by trained personnel, and to prepare and submit necessary reports in accordance with Army and Federal regulations. f. Notify the Commander, TACOM, of any radiation safety defects or hazards associated with the tester, and other actions that do not comply with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21. g. Requisition the tester from the NICP item manager in accordance with AR 385-11. h. Obtain prior approval from both the RCO and the NICP when transferring the tester from one unit to another, even within the same command, and when requesting disposal instructions. Units in OCONUS shall also obtain prior approval from their Radiological Control Office and the NICP, when transferring the tester between units. i. Notify the RCO, in writing, of any changes in LRPO and ALRPO assignments or tester operator assignments (if the using unit is without an LRPO and ALRPO). 4-10. LOCAL RADIATION OFFICER (LRPO). Areas of responsibility are: a. Advise the unit commander on all radiation matters and ensure that all testers under the commander’s jurisdiction are properly used and stored. b. Instruct personnel in subjects relating to safe work practices, emergency procedures, the harmful effects of radiation overexposure, and other required topics in accordance with Title 10 CFR Parts 19 and 29 CFR 1910. c. Write and update the SOP for the units radiation protection program. The SOP shall include procedures covering the tester. d. Report any radiation incident, accident or theft immediately to Commander, TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA- CZ, by the most expeditious methods available; i.e., telephone and teletype. Then, make the same report through channels, to the Surgeon General. Thefts will also be reported by the Commander, TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-CZ, to the NRC. NRC Regional office telephone numbers are provided in NRC Form 3 which is part of AR 385-1 1. Information copies of reports shall be provided to all intermediate headquarters. e. Perform radiation leak tests in accordance with the procedure provided in paragraph 4-27. Leak test results shall include the LRPOs name and telephone number, and the tester serial number. f. Upon receipt of the tester, conduct the initial radiation survey of the storage area and surroundings. Make certain that a copy of the NRC license and other documents required by 4-19.a are appropriately posted at the outside entrance to the storage enclosure. A copy of the initial radiation survey shall be sent to the Commander, TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-CZ. Periodic surveys conducted on at least a quarterly basis shall be recorded locally. Whenever a change in storage conditions occur, a copy of the survey shall be sent to the Commander, TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-CZ. g. Ensure correct shipment of radioactive items, both to and from the unit. See Para 5-16. 4-3