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The Radiation Control Program is within the Division for Regulatory Services.
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Uranium and NORM Licensing Programs
The Uranium and NORM Programs are responsible for licensing uranium recovery facilities in the state of Texas and Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) decontamination activities. Uranium Licensing ProgramThe Uranium Licensing Program coordinates with the technical assessments staff, and various local, state and federal agencies concerning requests for a new application, amendment or termination for uranium recovery facilities. The following information is reviewed before a license will be issued to a uranium recovery facility.
Regulations and Guidance DocumentsThe regulations governing Uranium facilities are 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.260 " Licensing of Uranium Recovery and Byproduct Disposal Facilities." You can view or download them from the rules page. Refer to the following guidance materials to assist you in completing the forms and preparing necessary documents and information.
You may also find additional information and guidance documents from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. NORM Licensing ProgramThere are three agencies responsible for regulating different aspects of NORM. The following is an attempt to clarify each agency's role, what regulations apply and whom to contact for more information or questions. 1. Texas Department of State Health Services, Radiation Control Program, Radiation Safety Licensing Branch, Technical Assessments Group
3. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Applications process for Mobile NORM Decontamination of Equipment under DSHS, includes submission of:
For Questions Contact the Following Individuals
Open RecordsSubmit written requests for information or to receive copies of specific files/correspondence, email or telephone to schedule times for review of Austin files at (512) 834-6688 ext. 2202.
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