Last Updated:
01/14/09 11:00:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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Emergencies - How do I report radiation emergencies or
incidents?During
normal working hours (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM weekdays)
call the Division at:
Carson City: (775) 687-7550
Las Vegas: (702) 486-5280
After hours: call the
Nevada Highway Patrol Dispatch: (775) 687-0400
and they will contact our Duty Officer.
24 Hour Number:
(877) 438-7231
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radioactive |
Radioactive Material
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How do I amend my radioactive
material license? How much does it cost? |
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You can amend your license by sending
your request in the form of a letter, on company letterhead,
to our office. Please include the name and license number
you wish to amend. All amendment requests must be signed by
an individual who is authorized to act on behalf of the
licensee (normally upper management). There is no charge for
amendments to existing licenses. |
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Why must I submit a complete, new
application for a renewal of a radioactive material license? |
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Radioactive material licenses are
renewed every five years. The Division believes that it is
reasonable for the licensee to perform a complete review of
their radiation safety program at least once every five
years. |
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Where can I obtain information about
licensing radioactive material? |
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Some information can be obtained from
our rules. We have posted
regulatory guides and
guidance on our forms page. If you have additional
questions, please contact our licensing staff. |
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Where can I obtain general
information about radiation and radiation safety? |
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The training resources page of this web
site may have some helpful information. Staff members are
also willing (dependent on availability) to speak to school
science classes and organizations regarding general and
specific subjects regarding radioactive material and
radiation producing machines. |
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My radioactive materials license
authorizes use and storage of licensed material at
"temporary job sites" within Nevada. What qualifies as a
"temporary" job site? |
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A temporary job site is defined relative
to a "permanent site" where radioactive material is stored
or used under the same license. A permanent site is any site
where licensed material is stored or used for more than 180
days during any 12-month period. A temporary job site is
defined as any location where licensed material is used
other than a permanent site.
(Note that if material is stored or used at a temporary job
site for more than 180 days during any calendar year, then
that site is no longer considered temporary and application
must be filed for a separate radioactive material license
for that permanent location. |
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How long will it take to get my
license or amendment? |
This depends on the type of material and
use and the quality of the application. In general, for new
industrial radioactive material license applications (i.e.,
fixed or portable gauge) you should anticipate anywhere from
4 – 8 weeks for issuance. For more complex licenses such as
manufacturing or broadscope licenses, it may take 6 months
or more for issuance since these applications address a
number of complex issues and generally require several
rounds of correspondence. Be sure to download and follow any
regulatory guidance on
our forms page.
Amendments also vary depending on the complexity but
generally can be issued much quicker. If the application for
amendment is complete and addresses a single aspect of an
existing license, these amendments can often be issued in
less than two weeks. |
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What do I need to do to move my
facility? |
Two things must happen as part of this
process. You must submit an application for amendment for
the new location. These types of requests must be submitted
30 days prior to vacating any premises in accordance with
NAC 459.374 and should include annotated diagrams of all
areas where radioactive material will be used or stored as
follows:
- Specify the diagram scale.
(All diagrams should be large enough to easily identify
areas of interest within each room, such as
use/preparation areas, waste storage areas, package
receipt areas, hot sinks, etc.)
- Indicate the direction of
north.
- Clearly mark or identify all
areas adjacent (above, beside and below) to radioactive
material use/storage rooms or areas (e.g., offices,
hallways, restrooms, outside, etc.).
- 4) Specify the building,
floor, room number and principal use of each room or
area.
- 5) Note the presence of
shielding in rooms or areas on the diagram and indicate
thickness and composition.
- 6) Specify any additional
radiation safety equipment for rooms or areas such as
fume hoods, L-blocks, remote handling equipment, storage
and transport containers, source safes, portable
shielding, etc.
- 7) Clearly identify all area(s)
assigned for receipt, storage (including waste),
preparation and measurement of radioactive material.
- 8) Specify all pertinent
airflow rates and directions, room pressures, filtration
equipment and monitoring instrumentation available in
rooms or areas in which radioactive material could
become airborne.
- 9) Indicate all lockable
doors, storage containers and security measures for all
use/storage locations for radioactive material.
- 10) If your company does not
own the property, submit written permission from the
property owner granting permission for storage of
radioactive material at that location.
You must also remove/transfer of
all radioactive material from the current site. This should
include accountability records of all material and closeout
surveys for facilities using numerous radioactive sources or
unsealed radioactive material. Generally, this process is
handled as a two step amendment that approves both sites
initially to allow for the transfer of materials from one
site to the next as the first step. The second step includes
the submission of closeout surveys and accountability
records verifying that the previous site is free of all
radioactive materials. |
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Can I fax my response to the
Department? |
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Yes. As long as there is a signature on
the document. |
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Can I e-mail my response to the
Department? |
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No. Responses must have a signature on
the document. However, e-mail can be used to send draft
responses for preliminary review to expedite the process. |
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What is financial assurance? |
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Financial assurance requirements are
specific to the quantity and type of radioactive material
possessed by the licensee. Financial assurance arrangements
are made so that in the event a licensee fails to or is
unable to properly dispose of all radioactive material when
the license is to be terminated, the department has money to
ensure proper disposal. If the licensee properly terminates
their license, financial assurance arrangements (such as a
certificate of deposit) are returned to the licensee. |
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Can I get an extension for the time
period for my response to a deficiency letter? |
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Yes, for extenuating circumstances.
However, this will only be allowed once during the review
period. If you need to extend it again, you must withdraw
the request and reapply when you have obtained the required
information. |
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How can I get a list of licensees? |
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You must submit a written request for
this list. You should tailor your request to meet your
needs. For example, you may want to request only a specific
category of licenses (i.e., medical, industrial gauges,
etc.) or a specific location. The response may be limited
for homeland security considerations. |
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Do I need to send in a check with my
new or renewal license application? |
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Yes. Unfortunately the Division cannot
accept payment by credit card. |
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I’ve submitted an amendment request,
may I go ahead with the proposed activities? |
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No, your activities are governed by the
terms and conditions of the existing radioactive material
license. You must wait until you have received the amended
license. |
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