This permit program, administered by the Bureau of Air Management’s Radiation Division, oversees programs relating to ionizing radiation and radioactive materials. Ionizing radiation includes, but is not limited to, gamma rays, x-rays, alpha and beta particles, neutrons, protons, high-speed electrons, and other atomic or nuclear particles. Radioactive material includes any materials, solid, liquid, or gas that spontaneously emit ionizing radiation. These programs provide protection for the health of the general public and the preservation of the environment.

Sections 22a-148 through 22a-158 of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS)

Sections 19-24-1 through 19-24-14 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA)

"Standards for Protection against Radiation" pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

• Each person, firm, corporation, town, city, or borough conducting or planning to conduct any operation with a source of ionizing radiation must register with the Commissioner unless specifically exempted by regulation.
• Hospitals using radioactive materials or isotopes for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases, for research, or for other applications shall register with the Commissioner.
• Devices emitting x-rays which are used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes by or under the supervision of a licensed practitioner of medicine, surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, natureopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or veterinary medicine and surgery, as authorized by law, shall be registered with the Commissioner.

Sources of ionizing radiation must register annually in January by using the  Ionizing Radiation Registration Form (DEP-RAD-REG-100); additional required documents include an Applicant Compliance Information Form, a copy of a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission License for new registrations or amended pages of a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission License, for renewals, if applicable. This registration form does not include the registration of medical x-ray devices.

Medical x-ray devices must be registered biennially. For registration information or forms contact the DEP Central Permit Processing Office at 860-424-4004 or send an e-mail to belinda.cruz@po.state.ct.us. For general information, please contact the Radiation Division at 860-424-3029.

Additional information can also be found on our DEP Radiation web page.

Each person possessing or using a source of ionizing radiation shall maintain records relating to receipt, storage, transfer, disposal, and other such records the Commissioner deems necessary, including maintenance of records showing the radiation exposure of individuals for whom personnel monitoring is required. Additional information concerning reports and inspections can also be found on our DEP Radiation web page.

The ionizing radiation and therapeutic and diagnostic X-Ray tube registration fees are:

• $200.00 annually for each facility using a source of ionizing radiation pursuant to CGS Section 22a-148(c).

• $150.00 biennially for each x-ray emitting device pursuant to CGS Section 22a-150.

The Commissioner may provide, pursuant to regulations, for the general or specific licensing of activities, sources, devices, or equipment which involve the use of ionizing radiation.

After the initial registration, each person, firm, corporation, town, city, or borough conducting or planning to conduct any operation with a source of ionizing radiation must reregister annually in January.

After the initial registration, medical x-ray devices must be reregistered biennially.

Any proceedings pursuant to CGS Sections 22a-151 to 22a-158, inclusive, shall be subject to a public hearing when requested by any person whose interest may be affected by such an activity. Should a public hearing be requested, notice of the hearing must be published at least thirty days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

30 to 60 days

Up to one year

RADIATION DIVISION
BUREAU OF AIR MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
79 ELM STREET
HARTFORD, CT 06106-5127

860-424-3029