Radioactive Material Licensing and Compliance
The Division of Radioactive Material Licensing and Compliance is currently responsible for the licensing and inspection of 325 specific radioactive material licensees and about 600 general licensees. South Carolina, as an Agreement State, has entered into a partnership with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission which allows the State to regulate the use of radioactive material at these facilities. Each licensed facility must use radioactive material in accordance with Department Regulation 61-63, Radioactive Materials (Title A), which outlines the regulatory requirements for the possession and use of these materials. There are 24 categories of licenses ranging from medical institutions to industrial gauges. Radioactive materials are used in the health professions for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Industrial uses range from product sterilization to the level and density measurements of various construction materials. The Division is also responsible for maintaining an Emergency Response Team capable of responding to any incident involving radioactive material.
Regulatory Guides
Licensee's and new applicants should reference the following NRC guidance to find renewal/application reference material. Once at this site, identify the particular Volume that applies to your use of radioactive material. Link is below.
Radioactive Materials Regulations
License Application
Medical Authorized User and Radiation Safety Officer Training and Preceptor Statement
- Training requirements for RHA 4.35, 4.37 and 4.56
- Training requirements for RHA 4.40
- Training requirements for RHA 4.46 and 4.58
- Training requirements for Radiation Safety Officer
Forms
For additional information, contact: Aaron Gantt at (803) 545-4400