Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

What is an administrative renewal?
What is a technical renewal?
Who is eligible to pay for registration administrative renewals online?
How long will my administrative renewal period be?
How does paying license administrative renewal fees online work?
Can I change my address at the time of administrative renewal?
What are the online available payment options?
What information do I need to make a payment online?
Can I print the payment receipt after completing the online process?
Can I pay my license administrative renewal fee online any time?
Whom do I contact with technical difficulties in operating the site?
If I am unable to login to the site, whom do I contact?
How do I contact the agency?
What browser versions does the application support?

What is an administrative renewal?
Think of an administrative renewal as what happens when you pay your two-year license fee. For information on fee payment see TAC§289.204 of the rules.

What is a technical renewal?
A technical renewal involves the complete resubmission of an application for your radioactive material specific license (e.g., L0####) , including such things as: (1) BRC Form 252-2 (Application Form); (2) BRC Form 252-1 (Business Information Form); (3) Description of Facilities; (4) Description of Equipment; (5) Operating, Safety, and Emergency Procedures Manual; and Personnel Qualifications (e.g., training and experience). Technical Renewals are required every ten years. The Technical Renewal Application due date is located in block 4b in the top right hand corner of your radioactive material license. Various regulatory guides are available to assist in preparing an application for technical renewal. For assistance contact the Radiation Control Licensing Branch at 512/834-6688.

Who is eligible to pay for registration administrative renewals online?
Facilities whose license has not expired or has expired no more that 30 days ago are eligible to pay the license administrative renewal fees online.

How long will my administrative renewal period be?
Administrative renewals are good for two years.

How does paying license administrative renewal fees online work?
Paying your license administrative renewal fee online is a simple process. The first step is to login by entering the license number on your license and the first five digits of your billing address zip code. This step is necessary to verify eligibility. If you are eligible, you will be given an option to pay the license administrative renewal fee at this time. Changes can be made to your billing address and those changes should be completed in conjunction with paying your license administrative renewal fee. The next steps are to answer questions, review information entered, and then proceed to the payment page. After providing payment information, the final step is to view and print the transaction receipt.

Can I change my address at the time of administrative renewal?
You can ONLY change your billing address at the time of administrative renewal. If your company’s name, Radiation Safety Officer, or facilities/locations have changed, please contact the Radiation Control Licensing Branch at 512/834-6688 for instructions.

What are the online available payment options?
Payments can only be made by ACH (automated clearinghouse) electronic check payment methods.

What information do I need to make a payment online?
Paying a license administrative renewal fee requires a valid bank routing number and Savings/Checking account number is required.

Can I print the payment receipt after completing the online process?
Yes.

Can I pay my license administrative renewal fee online any time?
Yes, the system is available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day except for routine maintenance down time.

Whom do I contact with technical difficulties in operating the site?
24/7 (24 hours per day, 7 days per week) Online Support is available through the TexasOnline Helpdesk at 1-877-452-9060, or by email at webhelp@texasonlinehelp.com.

If I am unable to login to the site, whom do I contact?
In the event you are unable to login to the site, please refer to the eligibility requirements page for renewal criteria, and/or contact Radiation Control to confirm eligibility.

How do I contact the agency?
You can contact Radiation Control at 1-512-834-6688 and ask for the Licensing Branch.

What browser versions does the application support?
The application will support IE (Internet Explorer) version 4.0 and above and Netscape version 4.0 and above.

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Last Updated September 27, 2006