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.
- Radioactive Materials Regulations
- Notice to Employees (pdf) - Standards For Protection Against Radiation
- Regulatory Guide (pdf) - Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Materials
- Application For Radioactive Material License (pdf)
- Application for Physicians Training and Qualifications (pdf)
For more information, contact Aaron Gantt at (803) 545-4400.