Service Description
Pursuant to the radiation protection Act, 2006 and Radiation Protection regulation 2008, no person shall engage in activities which involve ionizing radiation sources unless authorized/licensed to do so. This is needed to ensure safe use of atomic energy and nuclear technology.
How Do I Obtain Service?
To otain a license/authorization one has to complete application form (Form 02) and user registration form ( Form RAIS 01). All sections must be completed and all documetation must be submitted to avoid delays. If the the application is successful a license will be issued.
How Do I Apply For the Service?
when applying for the service please attatch the following documents
- Radiation Safety and protection programme/plan
- An evaluation of the nature, magnitude and the likelihood of the exposures attributed to the practice and sources within the practice.
- A safety assessment in cases where tihs is prescribed by the inspectorate.
- A determination of the characteristics and the activity of any radioactive material to be discharged to the environment with an assessment of the resulting doses to the critical group.
- curriculum vitae and certificates of the nominated radiation safety Officer and his/her deputy
- List of equipment/sources intended for use.
Costs Involved in Obtaining the Service?
- Notification fee P50.00
- Licence/Authorization fee as stipulated in ninth schedule of the radiation protection regulations, 2008. This will be determined by the risk associated with the radiation sources
- Method of payment: Cash/Cheque paid or adjustment voucher to Department of Radiation Protection.
Where Can I Get More Information?
For more information on licenses, please Contact the Department of Radiation at
Postal Adress: Private Bag BO 1, Bontleng Gaborone
Physical Address: Cliff House, 1278 Luthuli Road, Off old Lobatse
Road, Gaborone
Tell: 3188388
Fax: 3957025
Email: rpibots@gov.bw