[ RadSafe ] Neutron Generator regulations

[JPreisig at aol.com]

Dear Brian Rees/Radsafe:
 
     If you look around at LANL hard enough, there are  probably a few 
neutron generators at LANL, that one
might possibly use somewhat.
 
    Joe Preisig
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 8/27/2013 4:23:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
brees at lanl.gov writes:

What are  the regulations regarding an electronic neutron generator?  
Something  like a D-D fusion type.  It's possible to make one in a reasonably 
well  equipped lab, so if someone did, what licensing and use regulations would 
 apply?
Regulations on an x-ray machine are fairly clear (and they're   MUCH more 
common! - both the machines, and regs!).
I realize that "standard  radiation dose limits" would apply, but most of 
the regulations I see are  associated with the Tritium content of a D-T 
generator, is there anything  special someone would have to do if they made a D-D 
neutron  generator?

And yes, I realize that if it was done in a DOE facility  their rules would 
apply.

Thanks in advance!
Brian  Rees
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