DEPARTMENT THE ARMY S. ARMY · Commander, U.S Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive...

MCPO-SA

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS, U. S. ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND

2050 WORTH ROAD FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS 782344000

3 0 NOV 2005

MEMORANDUM FOR COMMANDER, WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, , DC 20307-500

SUBJECT: Transmittal of Army Radiation Authorization No. 08-01 -15

1. Reference DA Form 3337, Application for Army Radiation Authorization, dated 28 March 2005.

2. The request to renew A n y Radiation Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01 -97 has been approved. The renewed ARA No. 08-01 -1 5 is enclosed.

3. Please note that the request to list thorium-232 and natural uranium or depleted uranium as authorized materials on the ARA has not been granted. These materials are under the purview of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatoly Commission (NRC) and are, therefore, not listed on ARAs. Please ensure that any use of these materials in excess of license exempt quantities is authorized under your NRC license.

4, Also, the request for authorization change linear accelerators without an ARA amendment has not been granted. Since the accelerators are listed on the ARA by model, serial number, and energy, an ARA amendment will be needed when accelerators are changed. Requiring an ARA amendment for linear accelerators allows for a review of the changes to ensure that the existing facility is adequate for the new accelerator or that appropriate modifications have been made.

5. Please examine the enclosed ARA closely and ensure that it is correct. If you have any questions regarding this ARA, please contact Mr. Craig Jones, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine at DSN 584-3502 or Commercial (41 0) 436-3502.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

Encl as

2

Chief of Staff

CF (wlencl): Commander, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine,

AlTN: MCHB-TS-OHP/Mr. Jones, 5158 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403

WRAMC ARA Application Items 6-12

6. Radiation Sources

a. Radioactive Material

Nuctide & Mass N CbcmieaVPhvsical Form A. Any NARM material with Any Not to exceed 400 mCi per atomic numbers 1-84 radionuclide and 2

Sealed Sources

Sealed Sources

Not to exceed 2.5 Ci total

Not to exceed 50 mCi total

5 @s

E. Natural U or DU b y 400 k p s

b. Linear Accelerators

Manufacturer A. Varian

Serial No. 613

Max Pboton Energy 6MV

B. Varian 6100 371 6MV

C. Varian 2100C 549 15 MV (20 MV electrons)

Changes to the accelerator lirt will be approved by the WRAMC Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) and will not require amendment to the ARA. The above listed linear accekraton will be operated IAW TBMED-521.

7. P~trposes for which lortiw'r~g Radiation Sources will hc Clred

a. Radioactive Material

A. Medical diagnosis and therapy; biomedical research and developmen6 human and animal studies; equipment calibration

B. Medical therapy

C. Calibration and reference sources

D. Training and calibration

E. Training, cnlibration and shielding (c.g. LNiCs)

In reliance on statements and representations made by the appl~cant. authority is hereby granted to receive, possess, use and store the n~aterial(s) designated in Item 4. This authority is subject to the conditions specified in Item 8 below.

I. ACTIVITY GRAMED AUTHORITY (G~ve name and address) 1 2. AUTHOR124TION NUMBER

I AUTHORITY FOR SELECTED RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS NOT CONTROLLED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)

I Walter Reed Army Medical Center 1 08-01-15

PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES

I 6900 Georgia Ave., NW Washington, DC 20307-5001 3. EXPIRATION DATE

1 30 November 2015

7. AUTHORIZED USE

See Appendix A I

CONDITIONS 8. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. THE AUTHORIZED PLACE OF USE IS THE ADDRESS STATED IN ITEM I ABOVE. I

6. QUANTITY LIMITATION

See Appendix A 4. MATERIAL AND MASS NUMBER I 5. CHEMICAL AND/OR PHYSICAL FORM

Except as specifically provided otherwise in this authorization, the authorized user will conduct its program in accordance with the statements, representations, and procedures contained in the documents, including any enclosures, listed below.

See Appendix A

A. NRC License No. 08-01738-02, and any amendments thereto 6. 10 CFR Parts 19,20,21, and 35 C. AR 11-9 D. ARA Application dated 28 March 2005 (Except that an ARA amendment will be required for changes to the linear accelerators listed in Appendix A.)

See Appendix A

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DATE

I FORM

OTSG I FEBX 348

Approval of Waltcr Reed Army Medical Center Army Rddlation Authorization ( A M ) 08-01-15 4. DATE

10 Nov 2005 S. SUMMARY OF ACTION IBrkW descrfh purpose, d!scuss~on/backgmund. end recommenderion for rha ~etio" ) I

ACTION SUMMARY SHEET For use of this term. Bee MEDCOM Carruspodence Guide and OTSG Reg 21-6 1

2. SUWECT

I 1 huposr. Forward memorandum for signamre.

2. Discussion.

I. STAFF ACTICMI FOR:

OTSG MEDCOM

3. SUSPENSE DATE

1 a. This is a routine action.

I b. Army Radiation Aulhorlzattons (AKAs) arc requued tu pums sadinactive macerials not under the jurisdiction of thr U.S. Nuclear Regulatory cummission. US.4MEDCOM Issues .4Kh lo AMEDD ,miruu in accordance with AR 11-9. I

c. Th~s action informs Walter Reed A m y Medical Center, that their MU. has bern renewed and provides Ule AR/\ m ~ e e m .

d. TAB B contains background informalion

3. Recommendation. Sign the memorandum at TAD A1 and Enelasuse at TAB A2.

9. NAME, GRADE, OFFICE SYMBOL. & PHONE NUMBER OF ACTION OFFICER

SGT hwa A Williams, MCW-POPM-SA, DSN 471-7991

Ha MSCOM Form 540-R 1 OTSG Ftlm 337-R IMCMI SEP 96 MC vz 20

. . - . . . .- . . .. . . . - . .- OFFICE

SYMBOL I I I I I I IN1 GRADE & LAST NAME DATE OFFICE

SYMBOL GRmE & LAST NAME IN1 DATE

!!%A DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS, U. S. ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND

7nr;n wnwu anan SIIITF en - - - - . . - . . . . . . . -, .- , - - . . - . - FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS 78234-6

ATTENTION OF

6900 GEORGIA AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20307-5001

SUBJECT: Transmittal of Army ~ad ia t i in Authorization No. 08-01-97 Amendment No. 4

1. Reference memorandum, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, MCHL-HP, 9 September 2002, subject: Amendment for Army Radiation Authorization.

2. Your request to change the Radiation Safety Officer to Lieutenant Colonel John R. Mercier with effective date of 15 August 2002 for Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01-97 has been approved. Your amended ARA is enclosed.

3. Please examine the enclosed ARA closely and ensure that it is correct. If you have any questions regarding this ARA, please contact Mr. Craig Jones, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine at DSN 584-3502 or (410) 436-3502.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

Encl as

KENNETH L. FARMER. JR. Major General Chief of Staff

CF (w/Encl): Commander, U.S Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine,

ATTN: MCHB-TS-OHP, 5158 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403

AUTHORITY FOR SELECTED RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS NOT CONTROLLED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) 1 PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES 1

In reliance on statements and representations made by the applicant, authority is hereby granted to receive, possess, use and store the material(s) designated in Item 4. This authority is subject to the conditions specified in Item 8 below.

1. ACTIVITY GRANTED AUTHORITY (Gfve name andaddress) 1 2 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER I Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC 20307-5001

08-01 -97 Amendment No. 4

3. EXPIRATION DATE

30June2004

I 1

7 . AUTHORIZED USE I See Appendix A

6 QUANTITY LIMITATION

See Appendix A 4. MATERIAL AND MASS NUMBER

See Appendix A

CONDITIONS 8. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, THE AUTHORIZED PLACE OF USE IS THE ADDRESS STATED IN ITEM 1 ABOVE.

5. CHEMlCAL AND/OR PHYSICAL FORM

See Appendix A

A. Radiation protection will be accomplished on a full-time basis in accordance with AR 40-5. Your approved RSO is Lieutenant Colonel John R. Mercier, PhD.

I B. The use of radioactive material shall be by, or under the supervision of, individuals designated by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Safety Committee. I C. The use of radioactive materials in or on humans shall be by, or under the supervision of, a physician with training and experience as described in Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35 Subpart J.

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FORM OTSG 1 FEB76 348

I .. . ARA NO. 08-01-97 ".

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D. Each sealed source, other than tritium, with a physical half-life of greater than 30 days, and in a form other than a gas, shall be tested for leakage and contamination:

(1) After acquisition but prior to use unless tested within six months.

(2) At intervals not to exceed six months except that sources designed to emit alpha particles shall be tested every three month

(3) Does not apply to sources containing 100 microcuries or less of beta andlor gamma emitters or 10 microcuries of less of alpha emitters or sources, other than alpha emitters, that are in storage and not being used. However, no source will be stored for a period of more than 10 years without a leak test being performed.

E. The leakage test shall be capable of detecting the presence of 0.005 microcuries of radioactive material on the test sample. Samples shall be taken from surfaces where contamination is likely to occur. Records of leak tests shall be kept in units of microcuries and maintained for inspection.

F. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this authorization, the authorized user will conduct its program in accordance with the statements, representations, and procedures contained in the documents, including any enclosures, listed below.

(1) 10 CFR Parts 19,20,21, and 35 (2) AR 1 1-9 (3) ARA Application dated 25 May 1994 (4) Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 20 December 1996, subject: Request for

Amendment of Department of the Army Radioactive Materials Authorization (DARA) No. 08-01-97 (5) Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 15 June 2000, subject: Amendment to the WRAMC

Army Radiation Authorization No. 08-01-97 (6) Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 26 April 2001, Response to request for Information

for WRAMC ARA Renewal (7) Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 28 March 2002, Amendment Request for Army

Radiation Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01 -97 (8) Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 9 September 2002, Amendment for Army Radiation

Authorization

. / , . ARA NO. 08-01-97 - Page 3 of 3

Appendix A Radioactive Materials, Radiation Devices, & Authorized Uses

I. Radioactive Materials & Authorized Uses

Nuclide & Mass No. Chemical/Phvsical Form Quantity Limit

A. Any NARM material with atomic Any numbers 1-84

Not to exceed 400 mCi per radionuclide and 2 Ci total

Authorized Uses

A. Medical diagnosis and therapy

B. Medical therapy


Sealed Sources Not to exceed 50 mCi total

11. Linear Accelerators & Uses

Manufacturer Model

A. Varian Clinac 600C

B. Varian 6100

C. Varian 2100C

Authorized Use

A-C. Medical therapy

Serial No. Max Photon Eneray

549 15 MV (20 MV electrons)

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2050 WORTH ROAD FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS 782346000

REPLY TO ATTENTION OF

MCPO-SA 0 2 HAY 2002

MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, ATTN: MCHO-HP, Washington, DC 20307-5001

SUBJECT: Transmittal of Army Radiation Authorization No. 08-01-97 Amendment No.

1. Reference Memorandum, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, MCHL-HP, 28 March 2002, subject: Amendment Request for Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01 -97.

2. Your request to extend the expiration date of Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01-97 to 30 June 2004 has been approved. The expiration date of your ARA now coincides with the expiration date of your NRC license. Your amended ARA is enclosed.


FOR THE COMMANDER:

Encl as Major General

Chief of Staff

CF: Commander, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, ATTN:

MCHB-TS-OHP, 5158 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 2101 0-5403

AUTHORITY FOR SELECTED RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS NOT CONTROLLED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES

In reltance on statements and representations made by the applicant, authority is hereby granted to receive, possess, use and store the material(s) designated in Item 4. This authority is subject to the conditions specified in Item 8 below.

1 ACTIVITY GRANTED AUTHORITY (Give name and address) / 2 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER

Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20307-5001

4 MATERIAL AND MASS NUMBER 5 CHEMICAL AND/OR PHYSICAL FORM 6 OUANTIN LIMITATION

See Appendix A See Appendix A See Appendix A

7. AUTHORIZED USE

See Appendix A

FORM OTSG I F E B ~ ~ 348


A. Radiation protection will accomplished on a full-time basis in accordance with AR 40-5. Your approved RSO is William B. Johnson, PhD.

B. The use of radioactive material shall be by, or under the supervision of, individuals designated by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Safety Committee.

C. The use of radioactive materials in or on humans shall be by, or under the supervision of, a physician with training and experience as described in Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35 Subpart J.

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(2) At intervals not to exceed six months except that sources designed to emit alpha particles shall be tested every three mont




A. 10 CFR Parts 19,20,21, and 35. B. AR 1 1-9. C. ARA Application dated 25 May 1994. D. Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 20 December 1996, subject: Request for Amendment of

Department of the Army Radioactive Materials Authorization (DARA) No. 08-01 -97. E. Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 15 June 2000, subject: Amendment to the WRAMC Army

Radiation Authorization No. 08-01 -97. F. Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 26 April 2001, Response to request for Information for

WRAMC ARA Renewal. G. Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 28 March 2002, Amendment Request for Army Radiation

Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01-97.

, * ARA No. 08-01 -97 Page 3 of 3

Appendix A Radioactive Materials, Radiation Devices, & Authorized Uses


Nuclide & Mass No. Chemical/Phvsical Form Quantity Limit



Authorized Uses


6. Medical therapy


11, Linear Accelerators & Uses

Manufacturer

A. Varian

6. Varian

C. Varian

Authorized Use

A-D. Medical therapy


Model

Clinac 600C

61 00

2100C

Serial No. Max Photon Enerqy

61 3 6 MV


. . DEPARTMENTOF THE ARMY

HEADOUPIRTERS. U. S. ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND 2050 WORTH ROAD

FORTSAM HOUSTON, TWPIS 78234-6ONl

REPLY TO A E M I C U OF

MCPO-SA 0 2 MAY ZOO2

MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, ATTN: MCHO-HP, Washington, DC 20307-5001

1. Reference Memorandum, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, MCHL-HP, 28 March 2002, subject: Amendment Request for Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01 -97.

2. Your request to extend the expiration date of Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01 -97 to 30 June 2004 has been approved. The expiration date of your ARA now coincides with the expiration date of your NRC license. Your amended ARA is enclosed.


FOR THE COMMANDER:

Encl as Major General

Chief of Staff

CF: Commander, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, ATTN:

MCHB-TS-OHP, 5158 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403

ACTION SUMMARY SHEET 1. STAFF ACTION FOR; For ues of this form. sea MEDCOM Conenpondencs Gdde end OTSG Reg 21-51 OTSG MEDCOM

2. SUBlECT 5. SUSPENSE DATE

Tmmittal of WRAMC Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01-97, Amendment No. 3 18 Apr 2CQ2

6. SUMMARY OF ACTlON /Briefly dsscrIb0 purposa, dk~ubsrbn/6a~kg1ound, endrscammsndsrrbn for Hnr scbbn.)

I I. Purpose. Forward the amended ARA and transmittal memo for signature.

2. Discussion.

a. This ia a mutine action.

I b. ?he ARA are =%E to p o s s ~ s radioactive d a l s under thejurisdiction of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Cammission. USAMHDCOM iswes to AMEND units in acmrdaace with AR 11-9.

c. WRAMC has submitted a nquurt for ammdmmt of their ARA.

d. This action informs WRAMC that th& application bas been approved and forwards ths amended ARA to tbem.

3. ReconnmuMm. Sign the transmittal memorandum and ARA at TAB A.

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CSM I Ba Butor 1 DISPATCHED

9. NAME, GRADE, OFFICE SYMBOL. & PHONE NUMBER OF ACTION OFflCER 10. SIGWTUAE

M 6-& ll(.4#K 4- Roo/ (

Mr. Craig Jonw, MCHB-TS-OHP. DSN 584-3502 Sbm. I/$& HQ MEDCOM Form 640-R 1 0 1 8 0 F a m 3374 IMCMI SEP 96 h v b dnbn a n mb-bm. MC v27n

I In reliance on statements and representations made by the applicant, authority i s hereby granted to receive,

possess, use and store the matenal(s) designated in Item 4. Th~s author~ty is subject to the condit~ons specified in Item 8 below.

1 ACTIVITY GRANTED AUTHORITY (Give name and address) / 2 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER

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AUTHORITY FOR SELECTED RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS NOT CONTROLLED B Y THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)


30June2004

PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES

I I 7. AUTHORIZED USE I See Appendix A

CONDITIONS 8. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. THE AUTHORIZED PLACE OF USE IS THE ADDRESS STATED IN ITEM 1 ABOVE.

6. QUANTITY LIMITATION

See Appendix A 4. MATERIAL AND MASS NUMBER

See Appendix A

A. Radiation protection will accomplished on a full-time basis in accordance with AR 40-5. Your approved RSO is William 6. Johnson, PhD.

5. CHEMICAL AND/OR PHYSICAL FORM

See Appendix A

6. The use of radioactive material shall be by, or under the supervision of, individuals designated by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Safety Committee.

C. The use of radioactive materials in or on humans shall be by, or under the supelvision of, a physician with training and experience as described in Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35 Subpart J.

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ARA NO. 08-01 -97 Page 2 of 3

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(2) At inte~als not to exceed six months except that sources designed to emit alpha particles shall be tested every three months.




A. 10 CFR Parts 19,20,21, and 35. 0. AR 11-9. C. ARA Application dated 25 May 1994. D. Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 20 December 1996, subject: Request for Amendment of

Department of the Army Radioactive Materials Authorization (DARA) No. 08-01-97. E. Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 15 June 2000, subject: Amendment to the WRAMC Army

Radiation Authorization No. 08-01-97. F. Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 26 April 2001, Response to request for Information for

WRAMC ARA Renewal. G. Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 28 March 2002, Amendment Request for Army Radiation

Authorization (ARA) No. 08-01-97.

ARA NO. 08-01-97 Appendix A

Radioactive Materials, Radiation Devices, & Authorized Uses


Nuclide & Mass No. ChemicallPhvsical Form Quantity Limit


Authorized Uses


B. Medical therapy


Sealed Sources

Page 3 of 3



Authorized Use

A-D. Medical therapy

Not to exceed 2.5 Ci


Manufacturer Model


B. Varian 61 00

C. Varian 21 OOC

Serial No.

613 6 MV


DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER WALTER REED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

WASHINGTON OC 20307-5001

MCHL-HP 28 March 2002

MEMORANDUM FOR Proponency Office For Preventive Medicine, U.S. Army Cente for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, ATTN: MCPO-SA (COL DAXON), 2050 Worth Road, Room 115, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6010

SUBJECT: Amendment Request for Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) NO. 08-01-97

I. Walter Reed Army Medical Center possesses both a Type A broad scope medical Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) License and a broad scope medical ARA. We request that ARA No. 08-01-97 be amended to change the expiration date from 30 June 2002 to 30 June 2004.

2. Justification. The broad scope WRAMC ARA No. 08-01-97 expiration date is 30 June 2002. The NRC broad scope License 08-01738-02 expiration date is 30 June 2004. New MEDCOM procedures are that ARA expiration dates will now track with NRC License expiration dates; if we renew the ARA it will expire in 2 years. The NRC is now renewing medical licenses that are effective for 10 years. The new MEDCOM procedure is designed to minimize the amount of work and effort that goes into renewal of an NRC License and ARA. All paperwork and effort for renewal of the NRC License will apply for the renewal of the ARA. The proposed amendment would extend the ARA expiration date to the same expiration date as the NRC License and minimize the significant administrative effort to renew both Licenses separately.

3. The point of contact for this action is William B. Johnson, Ph.D., Radiation Safety Officer, WRAMC at commercial (202) 356-0058 or DSN 642-0058.

FOR THE COMMANDER


2050 WORTH ROAD FORT SAM HOUSTON. TEXAS 78234-6000

REPLY TO ATENTION OF

8 6 1UL 20m MCPO-SA

MEMORANDU ander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20307-50

SUBJECT: Transmittal of Army Radiation Authorization No. 08-01-97, Amendment No. 2

1. References.

a. Memorandum, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, MCHL-HP, 15 June 2000, subject: Amendment to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) Army Radiation Authorization (ARA) NO. 08-01-97.

b. Memorandum, W M C , MCHL-HP, 26 April 2001, subject: Response to Request for Information for WRAMC ARA Renewal

2. We approve your request to amend ARA No. 08-01-97 to add three linear accelerators. Your amended ARA is enclosed.

3. Please examine the enclosed AUA closely and ensure that it is correct. If you have any questions regarding this ARA, please contact Mr. Craig Jones, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, at DSN 584-3502 or Commercial (410) 436-3502.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

Encl as

PATRICK D. Maior General - Chief of Staff

CF: Commander, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, ATTN: MCHB-TS-OHP, 5158 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403 (w/encl)

In reliance on statemellts and representatio~is made by tlle applicant authority is hereby granted to receive, possess, use and store the material(s) designated in Item 4. TIUS authority is subject to the conditions specified in Item 8 below.

w ' AUTHORITY FOR SELECTED RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS NOT CONTROLLED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC)

1 ACTIVITY GRANTED AUTHORITY (Gfve name and address) 2 AUTHORIZATION NUMBER I

PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES



3 EXPIRATION DATE

30June2002

1

7 AUTHORIZED USE

See Appendix A.


A. Radiation protection will be accomplished on a full-time basis in accordance with Army Regulation 40-5. Your approved Radiation Safety Officer is COL William B. Johnson.

6 QUANTITY LIMITATION

See Appendix A 4 MATERIAL AND MASS NUMBER

See Appendix A.

B. The use of radioactive material shall be by, or under the supervision of, individuals designated by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Safety Committee.

5 CHEMICAL ANDIOR PHYSICAL FORM

See Appendix A.

C. The use of radioactive materials in or on humans shall be by, or under the supervision of, a physician with training and experience as described in Title 10, CFR Part 35, Subpart J.

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I I I F G Chief of Staff

DATE

0 6 101 ;1D@

ARA No. 08101-97, Amendment No. 2 Page 2 of 3

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D Each sealed source, other than tritium, with a physical half-life of greater than 30 days, and in a form other than a gas, shall be tested for leakage and contamination:

(2) At intervals not to exceed 6 months except that sources designed to emit alpha particles shall be tested every 3 months.

(3) Does not apply to sources containing 100 microcuries or less of beta andlor gamma emitters or 10 microcuries of less of alpha emitters or sources, other than alpha emitters, that are in storage and not being used. However, no source will be stored for a period of more than 10 years without a leak test being performed



(1 ) 10 CFR Parts 19, 20, 21, and 35,

(3) ARA Application dated 25 May 1994.

(4) Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 20 December 1996, subject: Request for Amendment of Department of the Army Radioactive Materials Authorization (DARA) No. 08-01-97.

(5) Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 15 June 2000, subject: Amendment to the WRAMC Army Radiation Authorization No. 08-01-97.

(6) Memorandum, WRAMC, MCHL-HP, 26 April 2001, subject: Response to Request for Information for WRAMC ARA Renewal.

-97, Amendment No. 2 Page 3 of 3 Appendix A

Radioactive Materials, Radiation Devices, & Authorized Uses

I. Radioacfive Materials & Aufhorized Uses

Nucl~de & Mass No ChemicallPhvsical Form Quantitv Lim~t

A. Any NARM material with atomic Any numbers 1-84.

Not to exceed 400 rnCi per radionuclide and 2 Ci total.

Sealed Sources Not to exceed 2.5 Ci.

C. Radium-226. Sealed Sources Not to exceed 50 mCi total.

Authorized Uses

A. Medical diagnosis and therapy.

B. Medical therapy.

C. Calibration and reference sources.


Manufacturer Model


B. Varian 61 00

C. Varian 2100C

Authorized Use

A-D. Medical therapy.

Serial No. Max Photon Enerqy

61 3 6 MV


MCHO-CL-W (MCHL-HP/20 Dec 96) (385-llm) 1st End COL Daxon/mr/DSN 471-6612 SUBJECT: Amendment to Department of the Army Radiation Authorization Number 08-01-97

HQ, U.S. Army Medical Command, 2050 Worth Road, Suite 10, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

FOR Commander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, ATTN: MCHL-HP, Washington, DC 20307-5001

1. Your request to amend your DAPA Number 08-01-97, to include 2500 mCi of palladium 103, is approved.

2. A new DARA will not be issued. Maintain this approval letter as a part of your permanent files to document this action.

3. Our point of contact is COL Eric G. Daxon, Directorate of Health Policy and Services, DSN 471-6612 or Commercial (210) 221-6612.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

L

THEORA L. MITCHELL Colonel, AN Acting Director, Health Policy and

Services

C F Commander, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, ATTN: MCHB-Z, 5158 Blackhawk Rd, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD, 21010-5422

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS, U S ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND

2050 WORTH ROAD FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS 78234.6000

REPLVTO ATENTION OF

MCHO-CL-W (385-11m)

MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, ATTN: MCHL-HP (COL William Johnson), Washington, DC 20307-5001

SUBJECT: One Time Extension of Department of Army Radioactive Material Authorization (DARA) No. 08-01-97

1. On 16 January 1996, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) amended its regulations in 10 CFR 30.40 and 70 to extend the expiration date of certain byproduct, source, and special nuclear material licenses by 5 years. The NRC is considering amending Part 35 to allow license expiration dates of 10 years. We agree with the NRC decision and proposed actions on expiration dates and extend this action to DARAs. Therefore, your above referenced DARA is extended and will now expire on 30 June 2002. Your DARA will not be amended to show this extended date until the next routine DARA action. Until then, you may provide copies of this letter to vendors and other interested parties as evidence that the license has been extended as a result of this decision.

2. Our point of contact is COL Eric G. Daxon, Radiation Protection Staff Officer, Directorate of Clinical Operations, DSN 471-6612 or Commercial (210) 221-6612.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

THEORA L. MITCHELL Colonel, AN Acting Director, Clinical Operations

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS, U.S. ARMY MEDICAL COhWAND

X)50 WORTH ROAD FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS 78234-BMXI

W a T * A ~ O .

mORAHDUPI ?OR Commander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, AWN: KHL-HP (COL William Johneon),

ton, DC 20307-5001

SUBJECT: one Time Extension of Department ot Amy Radioactive Material Authorization (DARA) No. 08-01-97

1. On 16 January 1996, the Nuclear Regulatory Comaiesion (NRC) amended its regulations in 10 CFR 30.40 and 70 to extend the expiration date OF certain byproduat, sourcs, and special nuclear material liaenses by 5 years. The NRC is considerfng amending Part 36 to allow license expiration dates of 10 years. We agree with the NRC decision and proposed actions on expiration dates and oxtmnd this action to DARAe. Therefore, your above referencat MRk is extended and will now exp i re on 30 June 2002. Your DIW will not be amended to show tbie extended date until the next routine DARA aotion. Until then, you may provide copies of thia letter to vendors and Othmr interested parties as evidenoe that the license has been extended as a result of this deaf sf on.

2. Our point of contact is COL Eric G. Daxon, Radiation Protaction Staff Officer, Directorate of Clinical Operations, DSN 471-6612 or Commercial (210) 221-6612.

FOR THE COlWiNDER:

THEORA L. HITCHELL Colonel. AN ~otin~-~irsctor, Clinical Operations

1 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER

WASHINGTON, DC 20307-5001

REPLY TO I\TTENTIO*I OF: --

MCHL-HP (385-1 1m) 20 December 1996

MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, U.S. Army Medical Command, ATTN: MCHO-CL-W/COL DAXON, 2050 Worth Road, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-6000

SUBJECT: Request for Amendment of Department of the Army Radioactive Materials Authorization (DARA) No. 08-01-97

1. References:

a. AR 40-5, 15 October 1985, Preventive Medicine.

b. Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 35, Medical Use of Byproduct Material

2. Request that DARA No. 08-01-97 issued to Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), Washington DC, be amended to include 2500 mCi of palladium 103. This amendment is requested to support medical brachytherapy implants.

a. This amendment has been reviewed and approved by the WRAMC Radiation Control Committee.

b. The use of palladium-103 will be in accordance with all provisions outlined in the WRAMC NRC Broadscope License for the medical use of byproduct material in or on humans.

3. Any questions or comments pertaining to this request should be directed to COL William B. Johnson, Chief, Health Physics Office, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC 20307-5001, at commercial (202) 356-0058 or DSN 642-0058.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

xecutive Officer

w v DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON, DC 20307-5001

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8 October 1996

MEMORANDUM FOR Authorized Radioactive Material Principal Users

SUBJECT: Errata sheet for Radiological Provisions Dated 23 May 1996

1. Principal Users for Radioactive Material Authorizations are responsible for compliance with the provisions listed in the conditions dated 23 May 1996.

2. Amend Condition 2, Area Survey Procedures, insert a new paragraph, 6. SECURITY OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS as follows:

a. The Principal User is responsible to ensure that:

(1) Radioactive materials used within their authorization are properly secured.

(2) Radiation hazards are properly posted.

( 3 ) The radioactive material is stored in a locked room, locked refrigerator, or locked container.

(4) If the room is unlocked, and the radioactive material is not secured in a locked container, then someone must be in the room at all times.

b. If any radioactive material is believed to be missing, call the Health Physics Office IMMEDIATELY (within the same day tha t the radioact ive material i s noticed miss ing) . The Health Physics Office can then assist your laboratory in locating the radioactive material. In addition, if the quantity of material missing exceeds certain limits, the Health Physics Office may be required to notify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission within 24 hours upon discovery of the event.

3. Amend Condition 4, Radioactive Waste, insert a new paragraph, 9. DISPOSAL OF STOCK SOURCE VIALS as follows:

a. All original stock source vials, whether depleted, decayed, or partially used will be turned over to the Health Physics personnel along with the radiation waste.

b. A stock source vial is defined as having an initial activity of at least 50 pCi of any radionuclide.

MCHL-HP SUBJECT: Errata sheet for Radiological Provisions Dated 23 May 1996

1 stock source vials, whether depleted or not, which are turned in as waste shall be kept separate from other waste.

d. When sourc provide the source HPO identification number (Yellow Tag Number].

e. If there are multiple vials listed under the same identification number, list the vlals still in your possession.

f. The inventory log will be adjusted to show the change in the authorization inventory. Health Physics personnel will sign the inventory log if provided at the time of turn-in. In addition, Health Physics personnel will provide a signed receipt for possession of the source vial(s).

4. For any additional information regarding radiological issues or questions about these changes to the provisions, contact CPT Arthur Morton at (301) 295-7592.

Approved:

COL, MS Chief, Health Physics Office

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL

5109 LEESBURG PIKE FALLS CHURCH. VA 220414258

REPLVTO ATTENTION OF

SGPS-PSP (385-11m)

MEMORANDUM THRU Commander, U.S. Army Medical ATTN: MCHO-CL-W,-st

FOR ATTN: HSHL-HP, Washington, DC 20307-5001

SUBJECT: Department of the Army Radioactive Materials Authorization No. 08-01-97

1. Subject authorization is enclosed.

2. POC is COL Peter H. Consultant to The Surgeon General,

Encl as

CF: HQ, USAEHA, ATTN: HSHB-MR-H, APG, MD 21010-5422

Printed on Recyded Paper

vIII

AUTHORITY FOR SFLECTED RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS I NOT CONTROLLED BY NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ( N R o I 2'pAGEs 1 I

In reliance on statements and representations made by the applicant, authority is hereby granted to receive, possess, use and store the rnaterial(s) designated in Item 4. This authority is subject to conditions specified in Item 8 below. r-.

I Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC 20307-5001

I. ACTIVITY GRANTED AUTHORITY ClOlsa runt. and ad&e.,)

3. EXPIRATION D A T E I

2. AUTHORIZATION NUMBER

1 30 June 1997 I

I

I 4. MATERIAL AND MASS NUMBER Is. C n E M t c A L AND/OR PHYSICAL FORM 18. QUANTITY L I M I T A T t o N i a. Atomic numbers 1

thru 84 inclusive

b. 50 millicuries I I b. Radium-226 plus daughters

I I 7. AUTHORIZED USE

a. Any accelerator produced or naturally occuring radioactive material.

b. Sealed sources

Medical purposes, research and development, instrument check and calibration as authorized by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Control Committee.

a. 2.0 Curies total with no more than-400 mCi of any element on hand at any one time.

CONDITIONS 8. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. T H E AUTHORIZED P L A C E O F USE IS T H E ADDRESS STATED I N ITEM I ABOVE.

a. The use of radioactive materials shall be in accordance with provisions of AR 40-5, TB MED 525 and Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations.

b. Radi=tion gr~tection will accomplished on a full-time basis in accordance with AR 40-5. Your approved RPO is LTC William B. Johnson. I c. Use of radioactive material shall be by, or under the supervision of, individuals designated by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Control Committee. I d. The use of radioactive materials in or on humans shall be by, or under the supervision of a physician with training and experience as described in Appendix A, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide 10.8 (Rev 2, Aug 1987).

n , n (See Continuation Sheet) I / I im Conrmillee) DATE

r,/Professional Svcs I 1 I / I I

FORM OTSGI F E ~ 76 3hg u -

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REPLY TO ATTENTION OF

SGPS-PSP (385-11m)

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL

5109 LEESBURG PIKE FALLS CHURCH. VA 22041-3258

MEMORANDUM THRU C

FOR Commander, U.S. Walter Reed Army Medical Center, ATTN: HSHL-HP, Washington, DC 20307-5001

SUBJECT: Department of the Army Radioactive Materials Authorization No. 08-01-97

1. Subject authorization is enclosed.

2. POC is COL Peter H. Myers, Radiological Hygiene Consultant to The Surgeon .General, DSN 289-ad32.

Encl as

& >

Professional Services

CF: HQ, USAEHA, ATTN: HSHB-MR-HI APG, MD 21010-5422

Printed an Recycled Paper

DA43ADIOACTIVE MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION NO. 08-01-97 PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES

ITEM 8 (cont)

of greater than 30 days and in a form other than a gas shall be tested for leakage and contamination:

(1) After acquisition but prior to use unless tested within 6 months . designed to emit alpha particles shall be tested every 3 months.

(3) Does not apply to sources containing 100 microcuries or less of beta or gamma emitters or 10 microcuries or less of alpha emitters or sources, other than alpha, that are in storage and not being used.

f. The test shall be capable of detecting the presence of 0.005 microcuries of radioactive material on the test sample. Samples shall be taken from surfaces where contamination is likely to occur. Records of leak tests shall be kept in units of microcuries and maintained for inspection.

g. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this authorization, radioactive materials described in items 4, 5 and 6 of this authorization will be possessed and used in accordance with statements. representations and procedures contained in the application dated 25 May 1994.

h. This supersedes DARA No. 08-01-94.

I

In reliance on statements and representations made by the applicant, authority is hereby granted to receive, possess, use and store the material(s) designated in Item 4. This authority is subject to conditions specified in Item 8 below. r-. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC 20307-5001

I. ACTIVITY GRANTED AUTHORITY f01- ruse and addre..)

3. EXPIRATION D A T E

30 June 1997

2. AUTHORIZATION NUMBER

I 4. MATERIAL AND MASS NUMBER 15. CHEMICAL AND/OR PHYSICAL FORM 16. QUANTITY LIMITATION

b. Radium-226 plus b. Sealed sources b. 50 millicuries daughters

a. Atomic numbers L thru 84 inclusive

I I 7. AUTHORIZED USE

I Medical purposes, research and development, instrument check and calibration as authorized by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Control Committee.

a. Any accelerator produced or naturally occuring radioactive material.

CONOlTlONS 8. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. T H E AUTHORIZED P L A C E O F USE IS T H E ADDRESS STATED I N ITEM I ABOVE. 1

a. 2.0 Curies total with no more than400 mCi of any element on hand at any one time.

I a. The use of radioactive materials shall be in accordance with provisions of AR 40-5, TB MED 525 and Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations.

(b. Radiati~r. ~r~tec'iio~~ will accomplished on a full-time basis in laccordance with AR 40-5. Your approved RPO is LTC William B, Johnson. I c. Use of radioactive material shall be by, or under the supervision of, individuals designated by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Control Committee.

d. The use of radioactive materials in or on humans shall be by, or under the supervision of a physician with training and experience as described in Appendix A, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide 10.8 (Rev 2, Aug 1987).

DA-WDIOACTIVE MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION NO. 08-01-97 PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES

ITEM 8 (cont)

e. Each sealed source, other than tritium, with a physical half-life of greater than 30 days and in a form other than a gas shall be tested for leakage and contamination:

(1) After acquisition but prior to use unless tested within 6 months.

(2) At intervals not to exceed 6 months except that sources designed to emit alpha particles shall be tested every 3 months.

( 3 ) Does not apply to sources containing 100 microcuries or less of beta or gamma emitters or 10 microcuries or less of alpha emitters or sources, other than alpha, that are in storage and not being used.

f. The test shall be capable of detecting the presence of 0.005 microcuries of radioactive material on the test sample. Samples shall be taken from surfaces where contamination is likely to occur. Records of leak tests shall be kept in units of microcuries and maintained for inspection.

g. Except as specifically provided otherwise by this authorization, radioactive materials described in items 4, 5 and 6 of this authorization will be possessed and used in accordance with statements, representations and procedures contained in the application dated 25 May 1994.

h. This supersedes DARA No. 08-01-94.

V , . .. DEPARTMENT OF T H E ARMY

WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER i WASHINGTON, DC 20307-5001

REPLY T O ATTENTION OF:

HSHL-H-HP (385-11m) 25 May 1994

ton, Texas 78234-6000

FOR HQDA (SGPS-PSP), 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3258

SUBJECT: Renewal of Radioactive Materials Authorization A08-01-94

1. Request that DA Radioactive Materials Authorization A08-01-94 be renewed.

2. Any questions or comments pertaining to this request should be directed to LTCaWilliam B. Johnson, Chief, Health Physics Office, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC 20307-5001, at Commercial Phone (301) 427-5161 or DSN 291-5151.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

Encls DA Form 337 w/4 encls (3 copies)

EARL S. NEWSON, 111 LTC, MS Executive Officer

' APPLICATION FOR DE

See Enclosure # 1

See Enclosure # 2 NRC Licenses # 08-01738-02, # 08-01738-03

Users will be approved individually hy the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Control Committee

I See Enclosure # 3

The Radiation Protection Officer and an alternate will be designated by the Commander I

6 k R A O I O A C T I Y E M A T E R I A L (Elemento andmeeanmnbsr OJ each)

See Enclosure # 3

Medical purposes, research and development, instrument check and calibration as authorized by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Radiation Control Committee

sb. C H E M I E I L AND/OR P H I 9 I C A L FORM A N 0 MAXIMUM AMOUNT(1n mJ1li- cwfoa) o r RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL OF EACH CHEMICAL. AND/OR PHYSICAL F O R M T H A T YOU WILL POSSESS A T ANY O N E TllAE (If eealed aOYICee) a1.0 .let- nrmo of rnmufactwer, model number, nmbsr 3f aowsea andme=Jmrmt eca~J. ln per e o ~ ~ o . )

a. TYPE OF TRAINING

a. Ptinciploa end prasticea of r e d i s t i ~ n protestton.

b. Rsdioactivity measurement stand- srdiretion end monitoring technique. slid 1"saumant..

C. Msthcmntis. and cslculations besic t o the use s~ meenwemont of tndloactivity.

See Enclosure # 4

D A , ,',",""d 3337

Item I b. Installations Where Radioactive Material a l l Be Used

1. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, D.C. 20307-5001

. Forest Glen Secti Walter Reed Army Medical Center

3. Fort Myer, VA 22208

4. Fort Meade, MD 20755

5. The Pentagon Washington, D.C.

6. Ridanan Building 13 Taft Court Rockville, MD 20853

7. TheGillette Building 1413 Research Boulevard Rockville, Maryland 20850

End 1

Itern 2. Departments To Use Radioactive Material

Paragraph numbers correspond M h paragraph numbers on Endmure 1.

1. Walter Reed Army Medical Center lter Reed Army Institute of Research

US Army lnst ' ie of Dental Research Armed Forces lnstitute of Pathology

S Amry Regional Dental Activity

2. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

3. Walter Reed Anny Medical Center

4. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Walter Reed Army lnstitute of Research US Army lnstitute of Dental Research

5. Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

7. Walter Reed Army Medical Center Walter Reed Army lnstitute of Research

End 2

Items 6a and 6b. Radioactive Materials, Cherrical andlor Physical Form and Maximum Amount

1. Atomic nurnbers I thru Any aderator produced 2 curies 84 indusive or naturally m m n g with no more than

radioactive material 400 millicuries of any element on hand at any one time

2. 226-Ra + Daughters Sealed Sources 50mCi

End 3

NRC GORM 3 1 3 ~ S U P P L E M ~ A US N U C ~ R REGULATORY COMMISSION

RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER WHICH LICENSED TO

SPECIALTY BOARD CATEGORY MONTH & YEAR CERTIFIED

FIELD OF TRAINING OF TRAINING EXPERIENCE

1) Univ of North Carolina, INSTRUMENTATION

c. MATHEMATICS IN THE 2) Reference 3 above

NRC FORM 313M Supplement A - PAGE 1

G o c r 4

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--........-@ WILLIAM B. JOHNSON

EXPERIENCE

Hygiene Agency Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

NRC Byproduct Material

Ft. Sam Houston, TX Radiation Safety Officer NRC Byproduct Material

Radiation Safety Officer for Hybrid Broad Swpe NRC Materials License (Medical) USNRC NO. 10-12044-03

Radiation Safety Officer for Broad Scope Type A NRC Material License (h4edical) USNRC NO. 19-23344-01

NRC FORM 313M TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE CONTINUED - PAGE 2

NRC FORM 313M TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE CONTINUED - PAGE 3

Hygiene Agency Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Member of the

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CURRICULUM VITAE

LTC WILLIAM B. JOHNSON, Ph.D, Medical Service Corps, US A m y

Address: Residence: Work:

3005 Bonview Lane - Walter Reed Army Medical Center Silver Spring, MD 20906 Chief, Health Physics Office Phone: (410) 638-0379 Washington D.C. 20307-5001

Phone: (301) 427-5104

ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST: . .

Quality Control in Radiology, Computers, Public Health

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

CIVILIAN TRAINING; --

. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, Ph.D., --

Radiological Hygiene, 1983. . - -. -

Tulane School of Public Health and Wopical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, MPH, Environmental Health, 1976.

Iowa State University, Ames, IA, BS, Mathematics, 1969.

Medical X-Ray Protection Course, USPHS, Rockville, MD, 2 weeks, 1973.

Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation in Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1 week, 1979.

Electronic Imaging in Medicine, University of Texas at San Antonio, TX, 1 week, 1983.

Health Physics Aspects of Nuclear Attack, Health Physics Summer School, Louisiana University, Hammond, LA, 1 week, 1984.

Health Physics In Radiation Accidents, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge, TN, 1 week, 1985.

MRI Acceptance Testing and Quality Control, The Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, 1 week, 1988.

International Society for Optical Engineering Medical Imaging V Meeting, San Jose, CAI 1 week, 1991.

American College of Radiologyfs Mammographic Image Quality Course: Role of the Medical Physic.ist, January 1993, 18 CME

credits awarded.

L!fILITARY TRAINING:

Nuclear Power Plant Operator Course (Health Physics Special- ty), Ft. Belvoir, VA, 1 year, 1971.

(MSC) Officer Basic Cowse, Ft. Sam Houston. 9 weeks, 1972 -

24 weeks,

Command and General Staff Officer Course (Correspondence Option), 1 year, 1987.

Faculty Development Course, Academy of Health Sciences, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 4 weeks, 1976.

Medical Effects of Nuclear Weapons, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, MD, 1 week, 1983.

Medical Phvsics and Militarv Medicine. US Armv Environmental - -

Hygiene Agency, Aberdeen ~rovint Ground, lb, 1 week, 1983, 1985, -- -- -- 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993.

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TEACHING EXPEREhTE:

1990-1993, Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine and Biornetrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD.

1977-1979, Instructor, Radiological Physics, Academyof Health Sciences, Ft. Sam Houston, TX.

1977-1979, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Baylor University at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.

1969-1970, High School Teacher (Mathematics), Grant Community High School, Fox Lake, IL.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1. June 1992 to May 1994, Chief, Health Physics Division, U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Duties: Leads and manages the Health Physics Division composed of the Medical Health Physics Branch, the Industrial Health Physics Branch and an Administrative Section. Directs the activities of some 25 professional health physicists in world wide mission of support of U.S. Army Radiation Protection Programs. Support

includes complete radiation protection program evaluations for compliance with Federal, Army, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Licenses for Medical and Industrial facilities, medical and industrial x-ray surveys, radiation dose assessments from bioassay data, assistance in preparation of documents to terminate NRc licenses, and conducting verification surveys for NRC License termination. Radiation protection policies are developed for the Army Surgeon General for implementation Army _wide- Act as principle user of radioactive materials, supervisor of lncs irradiator for calibration, and member of the Radiation Control Committee.

2. June 1989 to June 1992, Deputy Director, Environmental Health and Occupational Safety; Chief, Radiation Safety and Radiation Protection Officer, Uniform the Health

. Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda,

Duties: Responsible for the supervision and management of broad scope US Nuclear Regulatory Byproduct Materials License No. 19-23344-01. Supervises health physics personnel in the performance of laboratory radiation protection surveys, personnel dosimetry program, laboratory analysis, and radioactive material control. Provides technical advice to some 350 radiation workers working in about 150 radioisotope laboratories. Teaches in various graduate level courses in Preventive Medicine and Radiology. Provides technical consultatioc -to Director and other Branch Chiefs. Acts as the Director when the Director is absent. Has been designated the Medical Physics Consultant on acquisition and acceptance testing of Computerized Tomography (CT) Systems and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Systems for the Army Surgeon General. This CT and MRI mission is world wide.

3. June 1983-June 1989, Chief, Health Physics, Dwight D. Eisen- hower Army Medical Center, Ft. Gordon, GA.

Duties: Served as Chief, Health Physics, and Radiation Protection Officer. Responsible for supervision and management of broad scope radiation protection program including management of US Nuclear Regulatory Byproduct Materials License No. 10-12044-03 and Department of Army Radioactive Materials Authorization No. 10-07- 81. Served as Regional Consultant to DOD Health Region lo, which includes 9 Army Community Hospitals, and clinics in Panama and Puerto Rico. Performs Technical Surveys of radioactive materials and radiation producing devices to evaluate health hazards and performs medical physics evaluations to optimize imaging. Provides education support to professional staff. Supervises the personnel dosimetry program and performs dosimetry analysis of both radiation workers and patients. Is the Medical Physics Consultant on acquisition and acceptance testing of Computerized Tomography (CT) Systems and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Systems for the Army Surgeon General. This CT and MRI mission is world wide.

4. September 1976 - June 1980, Chief, X-Ray Branch, Academy of Health Sciences, Ft. Sam Houston, TX.

Duties: Programs, plans and supervises overall operation of branch, including performance of 36 instructors and about 430 students annually. Branch is responsible for teaching the x-ray technologist program (radiographic) for the US Army. Also coordinates, plans, and supervises clinical training. Serves as-- Chairman of X-Ray Specialist Curriculum Committee, and Chairman of Medicine and Surgery Division Physics and Biophysics Committee. Serves as subject matter expert in radiology for Combat Development and Health Care Systems.

5. January 1975 - July 1975, Chief, Health Physics Branch, US Army - Environmental Hygiene Agency Regional Activity South, Ft. Sam

Houston, TX.

Duties: Conducts radiation protection surveys of US Army installations containing or generating ionizing radiation. Geographical area of support is all states west of the Mississippi River. Also reviews NRC license and DA Authorization applications. Performs technical consultation on radiation safety hazards.

6. March 1974 - December 1974, Chief, Department of Nuclear Medical Sciences, US Army Medical Laboratory, Ft. Sam Houston, TX.

Duties: Supervises laboratory procedures and techniques of radiation biology, radiochemistry, and biophysics for regional reference laboratory. Geographic area of support includes United States, Pacific Region, Korea, and Panama. Supervises radiation detection measurements, preparation and analysis of radioisotopes in support of diagnostic and other clinical procedures. Provides support on environmental surveillance. Advises on radiological hygiene matters to prevent unnecessary exposure of personnel to ionizing radiation. Performs duty of Chairman, Radioisotope Committee, and Radiological Protection Officer. Manages all aspects of AEC License No. 42-06316-01, and Department of Army Authorization for Radioactive Materials. Performs Health Physics surveys and overall monitoring of all Laboratory Departments engaged in work involving radioactive material.

7. January 1973 - February 1974, Survey Officer, Health Physics Division, US Army Environmental Hygiene Agency, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Duties: Reviews AEC license and Department of Army Authoriza- tions applications as well as drafts Army directives and technical publications pertaining to radiological health; evaluates proposed in-system items containing or generating ionizing radiation; makes on-site surveys of Army diagnostic, industrial, and therapeutic x- ray facilities, radioactive sources, accelerators, human use of

radioisotopes and other sources of ionizing radiation; prepares reports with recommendations for corrective action; assists in training activities. Performsas Alternate Radiological Protection-- - Officer. This requires preparation and maintenance of records and reports on receipt, issue, use, inventory, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials. Performs health physics surveys of all agency divisions engaged in working with radioactive materials.

Nuclear Power Plant, Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Duties: Conducts radiological surveys, performs treatment to maintain proper process fluid conditions of nuclear power plant. Operates nuclear power plant controls and equipment. Assists in refueling operations and preparing spent fuel elements and demineralizers for storage and shipment. Monitors process fluids for radioactivity and performs chemical separations. Conducts radiological surveys of nuclear power plant personnel, equipment, work areas and reactor elements.

MEMBERSHIPS, PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:

Member, Health Physics Society (1973) Member, Eta Chapter, Delta Omega Society (1977)

"The Final Step in Decommissioning of the SM-1A Nuclear Power Plant: A Closeout Survey," AEHA Report No. 43-001-74, Health Physics National Meeting, 1974.

"A Data Base Management System For Real-Time Monitoring of Operating Parameters of A Diagnostic X-Ray System," Ph.D. Disserta- tion, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1983.

f8Computerized Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Radiologylf8 Health Physics National Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1983.

"Acceptance Testing of Computerized Tomography Systems," Savannah River Chapter Health Physics Society Meeting, September 1985.

Ifoperational Problems for a Radiation Protection Program at A Major Medical InstitutionIw Medical Physics in Military Medicine Course, AEHA, MD, September 1987.

"A Protocol to Comply With The Joint Commission of Accredita- tion of Health Care Organizations' Requirements in Diagnostic Radiol~gy,~~ Medical Physics In Military Medicine Course, AEHA, MD, October 1988.

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