The Michigan
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Health Systems issues
authorization for radiation machines to be used for mammography.
A. NAME OF LICENSE OR APPROVAL:
Mammography Machine Authorization
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Part 135 - Radiation Control of
the Public Health Code, Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended.
C. APPLICABLE REGULATION: R325.5601 to R325.5665
Ionizing Radiation Rules, Part
14 ? Mammography (R 325.5601 ? 325.5665)
D. SUMMARY OF LICENSE/APPROVAL PROCESS:
1.
Applicability (activities that require the license)
A person shall not use a radiation machine to perform mammography unless the
radiation machine is registered with the Department and is specifically
authorized to perform mammography.
2.
Pre-Application Requirements
None. However, the machine must be registered and a
radiation shielding plan review must be completed prior to issuance of the
mammography authorization.
3.
Application Submission Requirements
An application for mammography authorization must be on forms furnished by
the Department and contain all information requested on that form.
4.
Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
Application for mammography authorization can be accomplished by calling the
Radiation Safety Section at (517) 241-1989 to request an application. Once a
completed application is received, authorization is completed within 10
business days. If additional time is needed to provide evidence of
accreditation by the American
College of Radiology, the
Department may issue a temporary mammography authorization for up to six
months.
5.
Operational Requirements
A user of a mammography machine must apply for authorization and receive the
authorization prior to using the mammography machine.
6.
Fees
None if the application can demonstrate American College
of Radiology mammography accreditation.
7.
Appeal Process
In a contested case, the Department shall conduct a hearing as provided in
the Administrative
Procedures Act of 1969.
8.
Public Input Opportunities
None.
E. Contact Information:
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Creation/Revision Date:
September 10, 2010
