A specific license is required to receive,
possess, use, transfer, or acquire most radioactive materials. While there are some very
small quantities or concentrations of radioactive material that are exempt from regulation
and some relatively small quantities or items require only a general license (or
registration), the majority of radioactive materials cannot be obtained without a specific
approval from the department. The resulting license and any right to possess or use
sources of ionizing radiation granted by this license cannot be assigned or in any manner
transferred by the licensee to anyone else.
State law (View
RCW
70.98.080 on Washington State Legislature Web site ) requires that an application must be in writing, signed by the applicant;
and must provide the information necessary for the department to decide if the technical,
insurance, and financial qualifications of the applicant are reasonable and necessary to
protect the occupational and public health and safety. The law also requires a
pre-licensing inspection for new licensees to insure that the applicant can meet the rules,
regulations and standards. Before issuing a license to an applicant, the department must
give notice of such application to the chief executive officer of the incorporated city or
town or to the county legislative authority if the applicant is outside the boundaries of
incorporated cities or towns. The city, town, or county has the right within 20 days of the
notice, to file written objections against the applicant and may request a formal hearing
before the department.
The application and any supporting documents must convince the department that the
applicant is qualified by reason of training and experience to use the material in
question for the purpose requested; the proposed equipment, facilities, and procedures are
adequate to minimize danger to public health and safety or property; and the issuance of
the license will not be inimical to the health and safety of the public. The applicant
must also satisfy any special requirements for the type of use.
New Licenses
To apply for a new license the applicant must submit:
Your completed application packet must be sent to the address given below.
Be sure to keep a copy for your records. We cannot process your application
until payment is received. Make your check payable to the Department of
Health and send it with the original copy of your radioactive materials license
application and all supporting information to:
Department of Health
Revenue Accounting
Post Office Box 1099
Olympia, Washington 98501-1099
Application/Registration Packages
Application packages are available for the types of licenses listed below.
Contact the appropriate Licensing Manager to determine the correct form to use.
Using an inappropriate form or filling out the wrong sections will delay the
licensing process:
If the type of package you are interested in is not available on-line, please
contact us to receive a printed copy.
Reciprocity
Occasionally licensees from other states wish to come into Washington to use
Radioactive Material under their own state or NRC license. To apply for
reciprocal recognition for your state's license we need:
- A copy of your current radioactive materials license.
- A description of the radioactive material that will be used in the
state of Washington.
- A description of the proposed use.
- Names of the individuals who will possess and use the radioactive
material while in Washington, and copies of their training certificates
if they are not named on the license. For Industrial Radiography,
copies of each radiographer's "third party" certification are required
in all cases.
- Payment equal to the fee charged to in-state
businesses (check payable to Department of Health). The fee
is based on the type of work you plan to perform in Washington.
If approved we will send you an authorization letter allowing you to work in Washington.
The reciprocity agreement is in effect for one year and allows you to work for
up to 180 days during the one-year period. We ask that you give us three
days notice (example notice -
PDF file 51.25KB) each time you enter the state to perform work.
Please send the above information and fee to: Department of Health,
Office of Radiation Protection, Attn: Pamela Walsh, P O Box 47827,
Olympia, Washington 98504-7827. If you have any questions please call
(360) 236-3227 or email
pamela.walsh@doh.wa.gov.
For files which require a viewer go to
http://www.doh.wa.gov/viewer.htm
to download a viewer.
How to Determine your Application Fee for New Licensees
Find your fee
category and the corresponding annual fee that most nearly matches your proposed operation
from the Current Annual Fees. It is highly recommended that you contact the
appropriate Licensing Manager to avoid mistakes that could
delay your licensing request. The total fee you must submit is the
current annual license fee, plus the new application license fee of $200.
Renewal Licenses
Renewal applications must be received 30 days prior to
expiration of the current license. This qualifies your license for timely
renewal which allows your current license to remain in effect until the
Department has processed your application. Information contained in previous
applications regarding only initial training and qualifying experience, such as
training certificates and medical preceptor statements, may be incorporated by
reference.
A renewal package consists of:
Annual fees are billed separately. Renewal applications are sent to:
Attn: Radioactive
Materials Washington State Department of Health
Office of Radiation Protection
P.O. Box 47827
Olympia, Washington 98504-7827
Provisions for Small Businesses
Our primary method of reducing the burden on small businesses is to offer a discount on
the annual license fee. For information regarding the provisions for the
discount refer to WAC
246-254-030.
The certificate listed below should be printed on your letterhead.
Contact Information
For more information call or email the appropriate person. Send written
correspondence to the address below or fax
to 360-236-2255.
Craig Lawrence, Industrial
Licensing 360-236-3229
Curt DeMaris, Medical
Licensing 360-236-3223
Anine Grumbles, Laboratory
Licensing 360-236-3222
Vicky Dix,
General Licensing 360-236-3225
Arden Scroggs, Supervisor
360-236-3221
Joy Redman, Secretary 360-236-3220
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