Consent for Disposal of Regulated Material - NSW - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this consent if you intend to dispose of any regulated radioactive material. Regulated radioactive material includes:

sealed source devices
ionising radiation apparatus
any radioactive substances.

You cannot dispose of any radiation apparatus unless the apparatus has been rendered permanently inoperable

Generally, sealed radioactive sources that are of no further use can be returned to their source supplier or manufacturer, or sent overseas for recycling or reuse.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility requirements will vary depending on the material you intend to dispose. Please consult directly with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements.

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application to Dispose of Sealed Radioactive Sources or Sealed Source Devices (SSD) - DOCX (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	eConnect EPA (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Radiation Control Act 1990 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Radiation Control Regulation 2013 New South Wales

Application process

Apply

The owner of the apparatus or substance must apply for approval by submitting a letter outlining the disposal arrangements. Please use the contact details below to find out more information.

Approval time

Approximately 20 working days.

Administering agency

Department of Planning and Environment

NSW Environment Protection Authority

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Licensing Team, Hazardous Materials, Chemicals and Radiation Section

NSW Environment Protection Authority

Department of Planning and Environment
New South Wales
Mailing address:	PO BOX A290 Sydney South, New South Wales 1235
Phone:	02 9995 5959
Phone:	13 15 55
Fax:	02 9995 6603
Email:	radiation@epa.nsw.gov.au
Website:	NSW Environment Protection Authority (Opens in new window)

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Regulatory and Compliance Support Unit

NSW Environment Protection Authority

Department of Planning and Environment
New South Wales
Phone:	02 9995 5700
Email:	dgrp.licensing@epa.nsw.gov.au

Supporting information

Disposal of Regulated Material (Opens in new window)

Consent for Disposal of Regulated Material - New South Wales