Obtain a New Radiation Use Authorization
An approved RUA is required before purchasing or using any source of ionizing radiation.
To apply for an RUA, complete an RUA Application(link is external) and a Recharge Authorization Form(link is external) identifying the funding source. A Radiation Safety Team member will contact you concerning your application and will work with you to gain approval for your project(s).
For each person working on the new RUA(s), they must complete Initial Safety Training, as well as any applicable SOPs before starting work, depending on the type(s) of RUA(s) you are requesting.
Individuals without CalNet IDs (e.g. LBNL, guests, industry users) will need to obtain affiliate or guest status and a CalNet ID(link is external) before they can be added to an RUA. Please contact radsafety@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) for any questions you may have.
Update an Existing Radiation Use Authorization
Only an RUA Holder or Lab Contact can authorize a modification of an existing Radiation Use Authorization (RUA). Submit a request using the RUA Change Form(link is external). To access the form, CalNet authentication is required.
All RUA change requests are reviewed by the Radiation Safety Team before being approved and entered into the Radiation Safety Information System. If you have any questions regarding a specific change you’d like to make to an RUA, send an email to radsafety@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail).
Below are the types of changes that can be made and the forms that are needed.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Add Users
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Users should have completed the training requirements for your RUA. Please have users follow the steps outlined on the Radiation Safety Training page and complete all steps before completing step 2.
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Submit an RUA Change Request(link is external) Form.
Remove Users
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Submit an RUA Change Request(link is external) Form.
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES CHANGES (SOPS)
Complete a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and submit it within an RUA Change Request(link is external) Form.
RADIONUCLIDE LIMITS/ NEW RADIONUCLIDES
If this is part of a new experiment, please also include a Radioactive Materials SOP (DOC file) in the request.
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To add, adjust, or remove a limit, or to add or delete a radionuclide, submit an RUA Change Request(link is external)
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For instructions on how to order materials, see Ordering Radioactive Materials
RECHARGE AUTHORIZATION - UPDATE ACCOUNT CHART STRING
To update your chartstring, submit a Recharge Authorization Form(link is external)