Federal Radiation Regulatory Agencies (and selected useful links)

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Radiation Safety Network

Last update:  December 02, 2013

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Physical Location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Main Phone Number: 202-564-4700	Useful Links Mixed Waste Homepage Pollutant Loading Tool Radiation Programs Superfund Information Water Quality Standards EPA Laws and Regulations
The EPA, coordinating with the US NRC and other federal agencies, regulates release of materials to the environment - including radioactive materials.

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United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  Home Page

Physical Location:       U.S. Food and Drug Administration       10903 New Hampshire Avenue       Silver Spring, MD 20993       Main Phone Number:            1-888-463-6332	Useful Links Radiation Emitting Products Medical Devices Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database (MAUDE) FDA Regulations
FDA is an agency within the Public Health Service -- a part of the Department of Health and Human Services.  It regulates manufacturing of medical x-ray, laser, and other devices.

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United States Department of Transportation (DOT)  Home Page

Physical Location: US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Phone Number: 1 (202) 366-4000	Useful Links Hazmat Safety Training Information
DOT regulates the transportation of hazardous materials (which includes radioactive materials) in interstate commerce.

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United States Department of Energy (DOE)  Home Page

Physical Location: U.S. Department of Energy, Headquarters 1000 Independence Ave. SW Washington DC 20585 Phone Number: 1-202-586-5000	Useful Links Department of Energy Laboratories, Field Operations and Offices
Although not normally encountered by non-government radiation users, DOE has resources that can be useful for particular circumstances -- such as research laboratories and waste disposal of certain problem radiation sources.

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