- (1) “Accelerator” means any device used to impart kinetic energy to electrically charged particles including but not limited to electrons, protons, deuterons, and helium ions. For the purpose of this chapter, “accelerator” includes equipment designed for and used only for the production of x-rays of 0.9 MeV or greater and equipment capable of discharging nuclear particles into a medium external to the accelerating device. For purposes of this chapter, the term “accelerator” does not include fusion machines as defined in Rule 0400-20-14-.03.
- (2) “Certified Registration” means an issued registration for a device that meets the general and specific requirements of a certified registration as well as other applicable rules in this chapter and Rules 0400-20-09-.04, 0400-20-09-.05, 0400-20-09-.06, 0400-20-09-.07, and 0400-20-09-.08.
- (3) “Misadministration” means an event that meets the criteria in Rule 0400-20-05-.145.
- (4) “Operator” means a person who manipulates the controls of an accelerator and who is responsible to the registrant for assuring compliance with the requirements of these regulations and all Certified Registration Conditions during operation of the accelerator.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq.; 68-202-101, et seq.; and 68-202-201, et seq. Administrative History: Original rule filed February 22, 2012; effective May 22, 2012. Amendments filed March 11, 2026; effective June 9, 2026.