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Radioactive substances

Information about the radioactive substances activities we regulate and the authorisation you’ll need to carry on each activity.

Our Authorisation Guide for Radioactive Substances Activities (PDF, 245 kB) will help you determine the level of authorisation you need.

Radioactive substances activities that are authorised by permit

Any activity involving the management of radioactive material or radioactive waste that cannot be authorised by General Binding Rules (GBR), Notification or Registration.

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Radioactive substances activities that are authorised by registration

Registration is for radioactive substances activities where a simple assessment or screening is sufficient for us to determine whether to allow the proposed activity to be carried on.

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Radioactive substances activities that are authorised by notification

Specific low risk radioactive substances activities that must be notified to SEPA. Notification may be associated with GBR that must be complied with.

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Radioactive substances activities that are authorised by GBR

Specific low risk radioactive substances activities that are authorised by GBR.

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