All licensing requests and general correspondence should be sent to: RadioactiveMaterials@doh.wa.gov
The NRC office that handles fingerprint cards has changed. Please see the NRC information notice for more information. The new address is:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Director, Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy
Attn: Criminal History Program/Mail Stop – T-07D04M
11545 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
The Radioactive Materials Section regulates radioactive materials licensees throughout the state of Washington.
A specific license is required to receive, possess, use, transfer, or acquire most radioactive materials.
The Radioactive Materials Section charges an annual fee for each license and registration. Fees support all costs associated with operating the Radioactive Materials Section. A new license applicant is charged a one-time new license application fee to cover pre-licensing inspection costs. The annual fee covers services such as amendments, routine inspections and investigations. There is a separate fee for follow-up inspections and investigations. Licensees are not charged when they need help.
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Reciprocal Recognition for Washington Licensees
If you intend to work at a federal facility in any state, you must obtain reciprocal recognition of your Washington license from the appropriate jurisdiction before beginning work. You will be subject to whatever fees and regulations are in effect for that locality. Review CFR 17.31, under item 16, on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) website for reciprocity fees.