L6A - Licence to handle and transport radioactive materials

Apply for L6A - Licence to handle and transport radioactive materials

National Environment Agency (NEA)

For Business Users only

This licence is only for business users with a registered Unique Entity Number (UEN).

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Application Details

This licence is required for applicants intending to handle and transport radioactive materials.

FAQ

1. Do I need to apply for this licence?
   This licence is required if your company intends to transport radioactive materials or devices containing radioactive materials. These include, but are not limited to:
   - Radioactive Lightning conductor
   - Smoke detector
   - Gamma projector
   - Moisture gauge
   - Gas chromatograph
   - Vapour detector
   - Gamma knife
   - SPECT or PET radiopharmaceuticals
   - Level gauge
   - Density gauge
   - Static eliminator
   - Radioactive materials
   - Ores or any substances containing radioactive isotopes (above) the exemption limits

2. What conditions do I need to fulfil?
   i. The company must have a valid UEN.
   ii. The company must comply with the Radiation Protection Act and its subsidiary Regulations, in particular the Radiation Protection (Transport of Radioactive Materials) Regulations.

3. What supporting documents do I need to submit?
   i. Standard Operating Procedures, including routes to be taken, training programmes etc.
   ii. Emergency response plans

4. How soon can my application be processed?
   Complete applications with the necessary supporting documents will typically be processed within 10 working days upon reception of the submission. Licence applications that require pre-licence inspections and/or licence applicants who are instructed to sit for a qualifying test may require a longer period of time (4 - 8 weeks or more).

5. How much does this licence cost and how long is it valid?
   The licence costs $155 per year and is valid for 3, 6, 9, 12 or 24 months.

6. Who can I contact for further details?
   For licensing enquiries, please contact the National Environment Agency Call Centre at 1800-2255632 or 1800-CALL NEA or (65) 6225 5632 (from overseas). You can also email us at contact_NEA@nea.gov.sg.

7. How do I pay for the licence fees?
   Payment may be made online via Credit Card when submitting the licence application. GIRO payment is also possible for customers with existing GIRO arrangement with RPNSD. To set up a GIRO account, please complete and submit the GIRO application form found on the NEA website: https://www.eportal.nea.gov.sg > Categories > Radiation Safety > eServices and Forms > GIRO Application Form for Radiation Licences. Cheque payment will no longer be accepted. Licence fees paid or submitted are not refundable.

8. How do I change the profile information (e.g. contact details) associated with my radiation licences?
   For company: Licence cannot be transferred to a different UEN. To change UEN, existing licences will need to be cancelled and reapplied under the new UEN. To amend your company details (e.g. contact person name, contact number, email address) registered with RPNSD, please email NEA_RPNSD_Licence@nea.gov.sg with the current information to be amended and the updated information.

9. Where can I find more radiation regulatory and licensing information?
   You may refer to the radiation safety webpage on NEA's website.

10. Where is RPNSD located?
    RPNSD (Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Department) is a department within the National Environment Agency (NEA). Our office is located at the 3rd Storey of the Annex Block of Environment Building at 40 Scotts Road. The nearest MRT station is Newton. Our mailing address is:
    
    Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Department
    National Environment Agency
    Environment Building
    3rd Storey, Annex Block
    40 Scotts Road, Singapore 228231

Additional Information

Fees
Licence Fees: $145 per year.

Documents Needed

• Radiation Protection Plan
  Please submit Radiation Protection Plan (RPP) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). These should include emergency response plans.
  
  
• Other Supporting Documents
  Other relevant supporting documents.

Requirements

Prerequisite Licence(s)
ACRA - Registration for Companies / Business

Related licence(s)
NEA L6 - Licence to use, handle, and transport radioactive materials (other than sale)