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The Radiation Control Program is within the Division for Regulatory Services.
Radiation Control
Reference Center
Industrial Radiographer Certification Renewal Download the Adobe Acrobat Reader to access PDF files on this Web site |
Industrial Licensing
How to apply for a new license Guidance for submitting an amendment to your license Radiation Safety Officer Change Information required to terminate a site or license Information to add a storage site Agency Accepted Training Courses
The Industrial Licensing Program issues licenses that authorize the following uses of radioactive material:
How to Apply for a New LicenseGeneral Information
Information Needed to Amend a License
TIP: Submit separate requests. Avoid submitting a request for an amendment which involves changes to more than one license and/or a registration. Do not address other TDH related issues in your amendment request (i.e. Response to a Notice of Violation, fees, etc.) Radiation Safety Officer Change If there is a change in the radiation safety officer (RSO) after the license is issued, the request for an amendment to the license should be made prior to changing the RSO or immediately after the RSO listed on the license is no longer performing the duties of the RSO. The request to change the RSO must be signed by the old RSO or by an officer of the company. To find out what specific RSO qualifications must be submitted, choose the link above for the radioactive material use your license authorizes. This Agency maintains the policy of directing all Radiation Control business through the RSO. The RSO should be stationed in Texas where he or she will be accessible during emergency situations and maintain surveillance over the radiation safety program. Information Needed to Add a Storage SiteTo designate a new site, the following information must be submitted and approved prior to storing radioactive material there. 1. Provide the physical address, zip code and phone number for the new location. 2. Provide a description of the type of building the storage area is located and a drawing that shows where the radioactive material will be stored within the building. 3. Provide a description of the storage area to include dimensions and shielding. 4. Specify the distance of work stations in the vicinity of the storage area along with an approximation of time spent at the stations in one week. 5. Provide an indication of where Caution - Radioactive Material warning signs are posted. 6. Describe who has access to the storage area. 7. Describe the security measures taken to prevent the unauthorized removal of radioactive material from the secured area. (e.g., locks, alarm system, cameras etc.) 8. Provide a specific description of the areas adjacent to your proposed storage facility (i.e., residences, businesses, vacant lots, pasture, etc.). 9. If the proposed storage facility is not owned by your company, provide a copy of a letter from the owner of the property stating that they are aware that you are storing radioactive material on the property. Information Needed to Terminate a License
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