Accelerator License (Licensing Requirements for Particle Accelerators)

What Activities Require This Permit?  The receipt, possession, use, transfer, ownership or acquisition of a particle accelerator requires licensing. 

What Is The Purpose of This Permit?  To protect the health and safety of the public, the occupational worker and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

Who Issues This Permit?  Radiation Protection Section, Division of Environmental Health.

How Much Will This Permit Cost?
Annual Fee Facility: $1,500.

Where Can I Get The Application For This Permit? http://ncradiation.net/rms/rmsaccel2.htm
 
How Long Will It Take To Review My Application?  Approximately two weeks from the receipt of a completed application package.

Where Do I Submit My Application? N.C. Radiation Protection Section, c/o Radioactive Material Branch Manager, 1645 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1645.

How Long Is My Permit or License or Certificate Valid? Five year renewal frequency with annual billing.

Notes/Comments: The general procedures for licensing are included in 15A NCAC 11.0903. Licensing guide for medical particle accelerators may be found at the following site: http://ncradiation.net/rms/docs/med_accel_guide.PDF.
Licensing guide for industrial or research accelerator may be found at the following site:
http://ncradiation.net/rms/docs/Research_Accel_Guide.PDF.

Legal Authority/Statute Reference:  General Statute 104E North Carolina Radiation Protection Act; 
North Carolina Regulations for Protection Against Radiation 15A NCAC 11.0900.

Link: http://www.ncradiation.net

Statewide Contact Information:
NC Radiation Protection Section
1645 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1645
Telephone: (919) 571-4141
Fax: (919) 571-4148