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Application for approval to use ionizing radiation sources

This service aims to issue a permit to use a radiation source device with a specific model and serial number or a specific radioactive source in terms of chemical and physical characteristics, serial number, and date of manufacture, in order to verify the fulfillment of radiation safety requirements for workers, the public and the environment and the security requirements of radioactive sources and nuclear materials for the use of that radioactive device / source

Service Conditions

Having an active commercial register (for commercial use) in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Required Attachments

Formal request letter
Completed application form
Copy of commercial registration (cr)
Copy license to handle ionizing radiation sources
The radiation safety plan, including the emergency preparedness and response plan
Radiation workers’ cvs and qualification certificates and their previous radiation dose records (the workers designated to use the radiation source).
Medical checkup results (blood count test) for the designated radiation workers
Proof of provision of tlds to the designated radiation workers

For fixed radiation sources

The detailed location of the facility
A layout plan of the facility and immediate surroundings including building materials, alarm systems, shielding, engineering controls (mechanical interlocks, warning safety devices, remote handling tools, and any opening in the shielding materials such as conduits, ventilation ducts. And ac ducts).
Assessment of maximum dose rates expected in all areas just outside the facility boundaries.
Details of the radioactive sources storage facility, where applicable, including location, adjacent rooms (on a plan or sketch), shielding calculations and provision for sources’ physical security

Legal Regulations

Law (7) of year 2022 regarding the environment and all ministerial decisions and laws under it
Ministerial Order No. (4) of 2021 regarding the fees of the licenses and services provided by the Supreme Council for Environment

Fees

Depends on the type and numbers of radiation sources

Payment Methods

Debit Card
Credit Card
Bank Cheques
Bank Transfer

Process Time

15 Working Days : Provided that all required documents are received and the requirements for radiation safety and the security of radioactive and nuclear sources are met

Service Provider

Supreme Council for Environment

Service Processes

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Fill the application form and submit it with needed documents by e-mail to the Environmental Licensing section
Transfer the application to radiation protection to study the application, verify the completeness of the documents and requirements, and schedule an inspection visit
Carry out the inspection to verify the completion of the requirements and making the necessary radiological measurements
Prepare the authorization letter to use the radiation-emitting device/radioactive source and issuing the service fee invoice
Pay the fees
Issuance of the license