Federal Register #Docket ID: USA2026HQ0265

Army Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection for Radiation Permits

The Department of the Army is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for Army Radiation Permits (ARPs): - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army (Department of Defense) - Army Safety Office at Fort Belvoir, VA is the main point of contact - Purpose: - Collect information from non-Army entities (e.g., civilian contractors) applying to use, store, or possess ionizing radiation sources on Army installations - Information collected includes: - Purpose of the radiation source - Qualifications of operating personnel - Safety and storage procedures - Evidence of valid use authorization - Regulatory Requirement: - Required by 32 CFR 655.10 to ensure safety and regulatory compliance - No OEMs or vendors are being procured; this is an information collection, not a product or service purchase - Unique Requirements: - Focus on protecting military personnel, civilian employees, and the public from potential radiation exposure - Garrison commanders use the information to evaluate permit requests - Key Locations: - Army Safety Office at Fort Belvoir, VA (place of performance) - Contracting office at 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA

Description

The Department of the Army, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, is announcing a proposed public information collection and seeking public comment. The collection concerns applications for Army Radiation Permits (ARPs) necessary for the safe use, storage, or possession of ionizing radiation sources by non-Army entities on Army installations. The information collected will be used by garrison commanders to evaluate permit requests to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and ways to improve the collection process.

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