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Radioactive Materials Licensing - Renewal

Type

Original

Description

Licensing of radioactive materials.

Duration

All specific licenses expire five years from the end of the month of issue.

Fees

Application fee plus annual fee. Contact us by telephone at 608-267-4789, email, or visit our website for more information.

Instructions

See our website for:

Wisconsin statute

Wisconsin Stat. ch. 254, Subchapter III, Radiation Protection (PDF)

Wisconsin administrative code

Wisconsin Admin. Code. DHS 157, Radiation Protection

See also Understanding DHS 157 and the Wisconsin Regulatory Guides (WISREGS), which provide detailed guidance on completing the various license applications.

Other agencies involved

Apply to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a specific license authorizing distribution of devices containing radioactive materials to individuals exempt from licensing. This license is required in addition to a Wisconsin license authorizing manufacture of devices containing the materials.

Program information

Read more about the Radiation Protection Program.

Last revised March 29, 2022