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This regulation applies to notification on or authorization of any activity or practice with radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium.
This regulation applies to notification on or authorization of any activity or practice with radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium.
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Which of the following are NOT subject to this regulation?
Which of the following are NOT subject to this regulation?
The term "Nuclear Material" encompasses Plutonium, Uranium-233, or enriched Uranium in either of the two isotopes (Uranium-233 or Uranium-235), Uranium containing an admixture of its naturally occurring isotopes.
The term "Nuclear Material" encompasses Plutonium, Uranium-233, or enriched Uranium in either of the two isotopes (Uranium-233 or Uranium-235), Uranium containing an admixture of its naturally occurring isotopes.
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The authorized person shall adhere to the conditions in the license document issued by the NRRC.
The authorized person shall adhere to the conditions in the license document issued by the NRRC.
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The term "Nuclear-Related Item" includes technology, software or data, as well as nuclear and non-nuclear dual-use materials and components that are subject, when used, to specific restrictions.
The term "Nuclear-Related Item" includes technology, software or data, as well as nuclear and non-nuclear dual-use materials and components that are subject, when used, to specific restrictions.
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The term "Ore (mineral)" is defined simply as a mineral or chemical aggregate containing uranium in a quantity.
The term "Ore (mineral)" is defined simply as a mineral or chemical aggregate containing uranium in a quantity.
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The term "Radioactive Material" only applies to materials in which ionizing radiation is emitted spontaneously.
The term "Radioactive Material" only applies to materials in which ionizing radiation is emitted spontaneously.
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Any person intending to establish a facility or carry out any activity or practice as prescribed in Article 2 of this regulation shall notify the NRRC of such intention as early as possible to initiate the authorization process.
Any person intending to establish a facility or carry out any activity or practice as prescribed in Article 2 of this regulation shall notify the NRRC of such intention as early as possible to initiate the authorization process.
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If the authorized person further fails to take sufficient corrective actions for a period exceeding three (3) months after the suspension of the authorization, the NRRC may revoke authorization for the facility and/or activities for which the authorization previously was suspended.
If the authorized person further fails to take sufficient corrective actions for a period exceeding three (3) months after the suspension of the authorization, the NRRC may revoke authorization for the facility and/or activities for which the authorization previously was suspended.
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When applying for a permit, the applicant shall ensure submission as prescribed by the NRRC.
When applying for a permit, the applicant shall ensure submission as prescribed by the NRRC.
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When applying for an approval associated to transport of radioactive material, nuclear material and ore containing uranium and thorium, the applicant shall submit to the NRRC the information and supporting documents which are defined in the transport regulation prescribed by the NRRC.
When applying for an approval associated to transport of radioactive material, nuclear material and ore containing uranium and thorium, the applicant shall submit to the NRRC the information and supporting documents which are defined in the transport regulation prescribed by the NRRC.
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The authorization of a facility and/or activity expires, the application shall be submitted to the NRRC for a new authorization or the termination of the authorization.
The authorization of a facility and/or activity expires, the application shall be submitted to the NRRC for a new authorization or the termination of the authorization.
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What is the primary reason for the NRRC to suspend authorization?
What is the primary reason for the NRRC to suspend authorization?
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When applying for a license, the applicant shall ensure submission as prescribed by the NRRC based on: The risks associated with radiation safety and security for the facilities and activities; The regulatory measures apply that shall reduce risks from the potential impact and/or improving radiation safety and security; and The nuclear material information that are subject to safeguards requirements.
When applying for a license, the applicant shall ensure submission as prescribed by the NRRC based on: The risks associated with radiation safety and security for the facilities and activities; The regulatory measures apply that shall reduce risks from the potential impact and/or improving radiation safety and security; and The nuclear material information that are subject to safeguards requirements.
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When applying for an approval associated to transport of radioactive material, the applicant shall request the approval from the NRRC for: Approval of special-form radioactive material; Approval of low dispersible radioactive material; Approval of material excepted from fissile classification; Approval of package designs; Approval of alternative activity limits for an exempt consignment of instruments or articles; and Approval of Shipments under special arrangement.
When applying for an approval associated to transport of radioactive material, the applicant shall request the approval from the NRRC for: Approval of special-form radioactive material; Approval of low dispersible radioactive material; Approval of material excepted from fissile classification; Approval of package designs; Approval of alternative activity limits for an exempt consignment of instruments or articles; and Approval of Shipments under special arrangement.
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The authorization of facilities or activities may be revoked without prior suspension for an incident or accident associated with authorized activities significantly impacts radiological safety.
The authorization of facilities or activities may be revoked without prior suspension for an incident or accident associated with authorized activities significantly impacts radiological safety.
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The NRRC may grant an amendment to an authorization only after concluding that radiation safety, radioactive material security, and safeguard requirements are met, and this conclusion has been verified through inspection, as necessary.
The NRRC may grant an amendment to an authorization only after concluding that radiation safety, radioactive material security, and safeguard requirements are met, and this conclusion has been verified through inspection, as necessary.
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Renewal to authorization is granted after the NRRC concludes that safety and security are ensured, safeguard requirements are complied, and the conclusion has been verified by inspection if required.
Renewal to authorization is granted after the NRRC concludes that safety and security are ensured, safeguard requirements are complied, and the conclusion has been verified by inspection if required.
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The NRRC may prescribe any other authorization through approval for activities and facilities other than those prescribed in Article 54, subject to assessment of safety, security and safeguard prescribed by the NRRC.
The NRRC may prescribe any other authorization through approval for activities and facilities other than those prescribed in Article 54, subject to assessment of safety, security and safeguard prescribed by the NRRC.
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The fees for the authorization shall be paid as prescribed by the NRRC.
The fees for the authorization shall be paid as prescribed by the NRRC.
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Termination of an authorized facility and/or activity without prior authorization from the NRRC constitutes a violation to this regulation.
Termination of an authorized facility and/or activity without prior authorization from the NRRC constitutes a violation to this regulation.
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The authorized person shall submit the following to the NRRC for the termination of the respective authorization:
A statement that specifies the termination date for the facility and/or activity, and the associated reasoning; and A decommissioning report, if applicable.
The authorized person shall submit the following to the NRRC for the termination of the respective authorization: A statement that specifies the termination date for the facility and/or activity, and the associated reasoning; and A decommissioning report, if applicable.
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The authorization of facilities or activities may be revoked without prior suspension if any modifications to authorized facilities and/or activities which are associated with a significant radiological risk.
The authorization of facilities or activities may be revoked without prior suspension if any modifications to authorized facilities and/or activities which are associated with a significant radiological risk.
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The updated versions of the documents used to support the initial request for authorization, shall be submitted during application for authorization renewal, as applicable.
The updated versions of the documents used to support the initial request for authorization, shall be submitted during application for authorization renewal, as applicable.
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Any person intending to use the territory of the Kingdom for transit of radioactive material, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium within the Kingdom shall submit a notification to the NRRC.
Any person intending to use the territory of the Kingdom for transit of radioactive material, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium within the Kingdom shall submit a notification to the NRRC.
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The applicant shall submit the requirements prescribed in Article 17 through the designated mechanism requested by the NRRC.
The applicant shall submit the requirements prescribed in Article 17 through the designated mechanism requested by the NRRC.
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The authorized person intending to import or export radiation generators to the Kingdom shall submit a notification to the NRRC.
The authorized person intending to import or export radiation generators to the Kingdom shall submit a notification to the NRRC.
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The applicant is responsible for ensuring the validity of the documents submitted.
The applicant is responsible for ensuring the validity of the documents submitted.
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The NRRC may prescribe the submission of any other notifications necessary to carry out the provisions of this regulation.
The NRRC may prescribe the submission of any other notifications necessary to carry out the provisions of this regulation.
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The applicant shall ensure completeness and correctness of submission at all times.
The applicant shall ensure completeness and correctness of submission at all times.
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The NRRC reserves the right to halt the evaluation process and reject the application for authorization if the applicant is unable to comply with the requirements of Article 23.
The NRRC reserves the right to halt the evaluation process and reject the application for authorization if the applicant is unable to comply with the requirements of Article 23.
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At any time, no person shall initiate any activity at any facility that contains a radiation source, nuclear material or ore containing uranium and thorium without first obtaining a valid authorization from the NRRC.
At any time, no person shall initiate any activity at any facility that contains a radiation source, nuclear material or ore containing uranium and thorium without first obtaining a valid authorization from the NRRC.
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The authorization shall be granted only when safety and security are ensured by the applicant.
The authorization shall be granted only when safety and security are ensured by the applicant.
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The authorization shall be granted upon the applicant's legal representative submitting a satisfactory application to the NRRC.
The authorization shall be granted upon the applicant's legal representative submitting a satisfactory application to the NRRC.
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The authorized person shall adhere to the NRRC's requirements and conditions for authorization.
The authorized person shall adhere to the NRRC's requirements and conditions for authorization.
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The authorized person shall adhere to the validity period of the authorization granted by the NRRC.
The authorized person shall adhere to the validity period of the authorization granted by the NRRC.
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The operation of facilities and the application of activities after the expiration of corresponding authorization are _____ .
The operation of facilities and the application of activities after the expiration of corresponding authorization are _____ .
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Which of the following circumstances may result in the NRRC denying an authorization?
Which of the following circumstances may result in the NRRC denying an authorization?
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If the NRRC declines to grant an authorization, the applicant may submit a new application for an authorization.
If the NRRC declines to grant an authorization, the applicant may submit a new application for an authorization.
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Authorization through licensing of facilities shall cover the following phases of facilities’ entire lifetime:
Preoperational phase, which includes siting, design, construction, testing, and commissioning; Operational phase; and Closure phase, which includes decommissioning, closure (for waste disposal facilities), and final clearance of the activities and/or facilities.
Authorization through licensing of facilities shall cover the following phases of facilities’ entire lifetime: Preoperational phase, which includes siting, design, construction, testing, and commissioning; Operational phase; and Closure phase, which includes decommissioning, closure (for waste disposal facilities), and final clearance of the activities and/or facilities.
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Any person intending to conduct the following activities during the pre-operational phase shall apply for a specific license for site preparation, construction, testing or commissioning of the associated facility?
Activity and facility related to nuclear material other than for nuclear installation; X-ray generators and particle or ion accelerators within specification as prescribed by the NRRC; Use of radioactive sources category 1 and category 2 as defined in the Regulation on Radiation Safety (NRRC-R-01); Radionuclides production using particle accelerators and accelerators using energy sources within the specification as prescribed by the NRRC; Where the implemented practices are novel, complex, or associated with increased risks in terms of radiological safety for the population or the environment; Operating more than one facility and/or executing more than one activity in the same site, with each of them being likely to impact the level of radiation safety or security of the others.
Any person intending to conduct the following activities during the pre-operational phase shall apply for a specific license for site preparation, construction, testing or commissioning of the associated facility? Activity and facility related to nuclear material other than for nuclear installation; X-ray generators and particle or ion accelerators within specification as prescribed by the NRRC; Use of radioactive sources category 1 and category 2 as defined in the Regulation on Radiation Safety (NRRC-R-01); Radionuclides production using particle accelerators and accelerators using energy sources within the specification as prescribed by the NRRC; Where the implemented practices are novel, complex, or associated with increased risks in terms of radiological safety for the population or the environment; Operating more than one facility and/or executing more than one activity in the same site, with each of them being likely to impact the level of radiation safety or security of the others.
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When applying for a license during the pre-operational phase of a facility, the applicant shall ensure submission as specified by the NRRC for that respective phase.
When applying for a license during the pre-operational phase of a facility, the applicant shall ensure submission as specified by the NRRC for that respective phase.
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Any person intending to initiate the application of activities and operation of facilities with radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium shall obtain a valid authorization for the respective purposes.
Any person intending to initiate the application of activities and operation of facilities with radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium shall obtain a valid authorization for the respective purposes.
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When applying for an authorization, the applicant shall ensure submission as prescribed by the NRRC based on:
The risks associated with radiation safety and security for the facilities and activities; The regulatory measures apply that shall reduce risks from the potential impact and/or improving radiation safety and security; and The applicable safeguard requirements.
When applying for an authorization, the applicant shall ensure submission as prescribed by the NRRC based on: The risks associated with radiation safety and security for the facilities and activities; The regulatory measures apply that shall reduce risks from the potential impact and/or improving radiation safety and security; and The applicable safeguard requirements.
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The authorized person shall adhere to the conditions in the authorization document issued by the NRRC.
The authorized person shall adhere to the conditions in the authorization document issued by the NRRC.
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The authorized person intending to initiate the decommissioning of a facility with radiation sources shall obtain a valid license for the respective purposes.
The authorized person intending to initiate the decommissioning of a facility with radiation sources shall obtain a valid license for the respective purposes.
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The authorized person intending to close a waste disposal facility with radiation sources shall obtain a valid license for the respective purposes.
The authorized person intending to close a waste disposal facility with radiation sources shall obtain a valid license for the respective purposes.
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The authorized person shall ensure that the disposal facility will be closed in accordance with the conditions set in the authorization, with consideration given to any changes in responsibility that may occur at this stage.
The authorized person shall ensure that the disposal facility will be closed in accordance with the conditions set in the authorization, with consideration given to any changes in responsibility that may occur at this stage.
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A valid permit shall be required to import and/or export radioactive material, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium through and into the Kingdom.
A valid permit shall be required to import and/or export radioactive material, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium through and into the Kingdom.
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The requirements for activities with radiation sources apply to import and export of radioactive material, nuclear material and ore containing uranium and thorium.
The requirements for activities with radiation sources apply to import and export of radioactive material, nuclear material and ore containing uranium and thorium.
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A valid permit shall be required to transfer the ownership of radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium.
A valid permit shall be required to transfer the ownership of radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium.
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The authorized person intending to transfer the ownership of radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium under his possession shall apply for a permit from the NRRC.
The authorized person intending to transfer the ownership of radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium under his possession shall apply for a permit from the NRRC.
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The authorized person intending to transfer ownership of radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium shall only transfer to another authorized person by the NRRC.
The authorized person intending to transfer ownership of radiation source, nuclear material and/or ore containing uranium and thorium shall only transfer to another authorized person by the NRRC.
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Study Notes
NRRC Technical Regulations - Summary
- Document Title: Notification on and Authorization of Facilities and Activities with Radiation Sources
- Document Number: NRRC-R-02
- Year: 2022
- Organization: Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC)
Preamble
- The regulation is in line with the Law of Nuclear and Radiological Control (Royal Decree No. M/82, dated 25/7/1439 AH) and the NRRC's Statute (Ministers' Cabinet Resolution No. 334, dated 25/6/1439 AH).
- The regulation aims to control radiological activities and practices, as well as nuclear and radiological facilities.
- The regulation is based on IAEA standards, international best practices, and experiences of similar international regulatory bodies and the Kingdom's international commitments.
- The regulation underwent a public consultation process, allowing for public review, comments, and feedback.
- The NRRC's Board of Directors approved the regulations in resolution No. R/1/1/2022, dated 20/04/2022.
Table of Contents
- The document includes detailed chapters and sections covering various aspects of notification and authorization procedures. Topics include objectives, scope, definitions, notification requirements, authorization types, pre-operational phases, operational phases, closure phases, permits, approvals, amendments, renewal, suspension, revocation, termination, appeals, and fees.
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