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Radiological Materials Licensing

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Before you submit your application

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    No radioactive materials may be ordered or possessed prior to obtaining a Radioactive Materials License. Qualifications and required experience for licensees obtaining or working with radioactive materials, and other guidance for preparing an application, can be found in the following US Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidance documents: 

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      Proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance, including the name of the insurance carrier, the policy number, and the expiration date must be submitted when you apply for a permit and when you renew. Or, if exempt, a copy of Form CE-200 stamped by the Worker's Compensation Board with the New York State-assigned Exemption Certificate Number. The certificate must list the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Certificate Holder.
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        List of Permit Fees. (Do not submit payment with application. You will be billed afterwards) More info
        • $1365.00 - Limited scope License - Teletherapy, New license (valid for 5 years)
        • $1165.00 - Limited scope License - Teletherapy, Renewal
        • $1350.00 - Limited scope License - Medical, New license (valid for 5 years)
        • $1150.00 - Limited scope License - Medical, Renewal
        • $570.00 - Limited scope License for non-human use - New license (valid for 5 years)
        • $440.00 - Limited scope License for non-human use - Renewal
        • $3135.00 - Broadscope license - Medical or non-human, New license (valid for 5 years)
        • $1520.00 - Broadscope license - Medical or non-human, Renewal
        • $1365.00 - Gamma Knife Radiosurgery - New license (valid for 5 years)
        • $1365.00 - Gamma Knife Radiosurgery - Renewal
        • $235.00 - Amendment fee, for each amendment
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        List of accepted payment methods. More info
        • Personal Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene)
        • Certified Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene)
        • Government Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene)
        • Money Order (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene)
      • Ready to Apply?

        Steps to apply by mail:

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        Print a copy of the Application for Radioactive Materials License. Note that sections 7-14 of the application describe documentation that must be submitted along with the application form.
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          Complete the application and mail it, along with all required documentation to the Office of Radiological Health at the address below.


          Do not submit any fees at this time.

           

            NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)

            Address
            Office of Radiological Health


            42-09 28th Street


            CN-60



            Long Island City NY 11101
            Phone (718) 786-6002