Radioactive Materials Control Program

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Nuclear Agreement State Signing

Gov. Mike Braun and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Ho K. Nieh signed a formal agreement Thursday, Sept. 24 to adopt state-led responsibility for regulating radioactive materials across the state.

Indiana is now the 41st state to adopt state-led responsibility. The state will oversee licenses covering the use of radioactive materials in medical, academic and industrial settings. The state will also be responsible for licensing, inspection and enforcement.

NRC Press Release

About the Radioactive Materials Control Program

Effective Oct. 1, 2026, Indiana entered into an agreement with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to establish programs that assume NRC regulatory authority under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

Under this agreement, the NRC will discontinue its oversight of specific radioactive materials within Indiana, and the State will assume responsibility for licensing and regulatory activities previously handled at the federal level.

As outlined in Indiana Code § 10‑19‑12‑5, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is designated as the agency responsible for implementing the agreement and overseeing the associated regulatory programs. The agreement transfers authority to the State of Indiana for regulation of the following materials:

Byproduct materials as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 2014(e)(l);
Byproduct materials as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 2014( e )(3);
Byproduct materials as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 2014(e)(4); and
Special nuclear materials in quantities not sufficient to form a critical mass.

Per the NRC, "Agreement States have entered into agreements with the NRC that give them the authority to license and inspect byproduct, source or special nuclear materials used or possessed within their borders."

Radioactive Materials Control Program Fee Collection Portal

The Radioactive Materials Control Program Fee Collection Portal is an online fee payment system provided by IDHS as a convenient way to pay various fees online. Portal instructions along with a list of program codes with fee categories and fee amounts can be found below:

Program Codes with Fee Category and Fees

Step 1: Open the Payment Form

Access the IDHS Radioactive Materials Control Program Fee Collection page using the button below:

Radioactive Materials Control Program Fee Collection Portal

Step 2: Enter Submitter Information

You must fill in all required fields.

First Name of Submitter
Last Name of Submitter
Email Address
Phone Number

Step 3: Enter License Holder Information

Fill out the required information for the license holder (usually the business or entity).

Name of License Holder
Address
City
State
Zip Code

Step 4: Enter License Number

If you have a license number, enter it in the license number (License #) field.

Step 5: Choose the Type of Fees You Want to Pay

Select all fees that apply to your situation. Options include:

Initial Application Fee
Renewal/Addition Application Fees
Annual Application Fees
Reciprocity Fees
Penalties
- If you are given a penalty, please pay using your order number.
Financial Assurance
- If financial assurance is applicable, please submit documentation here. Financial assurance instrumentation including surety, insurance, or guarantee mechanisms and Decommissioning Funding plans should be submitted at intervals not to exceed 3 years, or when changes to the possession limits prompt new requirements. Anti-bankruptcy waiver will also be submitted here that guarantees payment in the event of bankruptcy.

Step 6: Review Your Information

Make sure all required fields are complete and correct. The form will show an alert if anything is missing.

Step 7: Check Out and Pay

Once all required fields and fee selections are complete, click the “Check Out & Pay” button. Follow the prompts to complete your payment.

IDHS Radioactive Materials Control Program Fee Collection Portal

Click the button below to submit fees to IDHS.

Visit the Fee Portal

IDHS Radioactive Materials Control Program Fee Collection Portal

A payment portal used to submit any fees required by IDHS.

Regulations, Reporting, Forms & Other Information

Information regarding state and federal regulations can be found below. Additionally, a list of forms relating to the Radioactive Materials Control Program are provided here as well.

Links to the various regulations relating to the Radioactive Materials Control Program can be found in the following document:

Indiana Administrative Code Regulations Table

The NRC also provides a list of regulations on the NRC website linked below:

NRC Regulations Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations

Reporting Requirements

The reporting timeline specified in 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(ii) and 20.2201(b)(1)) is modified from thirty (30) to fifteen (15) days. Certain materials regulated under 10 CFR 20.402 also require immediate notification when a loss or theft is discovered.

In case of an emergency, or when an immediate or a twenty-four (24) hour notification is required, the notification shall be made telephonically to (317) 233-6611. Reports shall be submitted electronically in writing and addressed to the department at RMCP@dhs.in.gov. Submissions made by paper shall be made out to:

Indiana Department of Homeland Security Radioactive Materials Control Program
302 W. Washington St., Rm. E208
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Immediate notification to the Local Law Enforcement Agency (LLEA) is required after determining that an unauthorized entry resulted in an actual or attempted theft, sabotage, or diversion of a category 1 or category 2 quantity of radioactive material. The department should be notified no later than 4 hours after the discovery via phone.

For a thorough breakdown of the procedure for reporting events, see the document provided below:

Procedure for Reporting Events: IN Section 4.7 Part 2

Patient‑Related Event Notifications

In addition to federal reporting obligations, licensees must follow specific state requirements related to events involving patients or human research subjects under 10 CFR 35 Subpart M. The department must be notified by telephone upon discovery, but not later than the next business day if: (1) a patient or human research subject has departed from the licensee's facility without authorization under 10 CFR 35.75; or (2) a patient or human research subject containing radioactive material has died, and it is possible that any individual could receive an effective dose equivalent to exceeding the dose limits set forth in 10 CFR 20.1301 as a result of the deceased's body. In addition to the requirements outlined in 10 CFR 35 Subpart M, the licensee shall submit a written report to the department within thirty (30) days after the discovery of the above.

Various forms relating to the Radioactive Materials Control Program can be found below:

Application for Radioactive Materials License
Depleted Uranium Registration
Cumulative Dose History (RMCP 4)
Occupational Dose Record (RMCP 5)
Notification of Reciprocity (RMCP 241)
Training, Experience and Preceptor Attestations:
- Authorized Medical Physicist or Ophthalmic Physicist (RMCP 313A AMP)
- Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist (RMCP 313A ANP)
- Authorized User (RMCP 313A AUD)
  - For uses defined under 35.100, 35.200, and 35.500 [10 CFR 35.57, 35.190, 35.290, and 35.590]
- Authorized User (RMCP 313A AUS)
  - For uses defined under 35.400 and 35.600 [10 CFR 35.57, 35.490, 35.491, and 35.690]
- Authorized User (RMCP 313A AUT)
- Radiation Safety Officer or Associate Radiation Safety Officer (RMCP 313A RSO)
Disposition of Materials (RMCP 314)
In-Vitro Testing Registration (RMCP 483)
Inspection Report (RMCP-591M)
Inspection Record (RMCP-592M)

United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) NUREGs

Directory of Certificates of Compliance for Radioactive Materials Packages

General Information on Radon

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) website provides good information on radon, a radioactive gas that can be found all over the United States.

Radon: General Information from IDEM

Radioactive Waste Broker Decontamination Services

A list of radioactive waste broker decontamination services provided by the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) can be found below:

List of Radioactive Waste Broker Decontamination Services from CRCPD

NRC Web-Based Licensing

NRC's Web-Based Licensing offers applicants and existing NRC byproduct materials licensees a modern, secure, and convenient online portal to manage their licensing needs.

NRC's Web-Based Licensing

Frequently Asked Questions

IDHS has provided the following list of frequently asked questions surrounding the Radioactive Materials Control Program. Click each question below to see the answer.

Inspections for radioactive materials licensees will follow the same structure as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s inspection frequency. The inspection frequency is based on the program code assigned to the license. This frequency is determined by priority, corresponding to associated risk. The most recent list of program codes and inspection frequencies can be found in the Material Licensee Toolkit.

Special inspections may be performed in response to special circumstances such as a medical event or an allegation.

Yes, inspectors are employed by the State of Indiana.

Indiana has incorporated the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations (10 CFR 170 and 10 CFR 171) by reference into the RMCP webpage under 290 IAC 3-18-3 Fees.

The annual license fees due to IDHS will be the same fees previously due to the NRC. These fees will continue to be billed on the anniversary date of the license each year. You will receive an invoice with payment instructions, including an option for streamlined online payment.

More information on fee can be found in the above Nuclear Regulation Program Fee Collection Portal section.

Yes. Indiana does not have an equivalent to the NRC’s declaration of small business; however, Indiana adopted 10 CFR 171.16(c), which provides for the declaration. By filing for small-business status (RMCP 526), the modified fee will be invoiced. Early submission of Form RMCP 526 will ensure timely processing of any payment adjustments.

NRC regulations have been incorporated by reference within Indiana regulations. The NRC regulations still apply to licenses after the agreement is in place. However, there are instances where IDHS regulations differ from NRC regulations (for example, 290 IAC 3-17-3 Medical Use Limitation). IDHS recommends that each licensee review procedures for regulatory references and make updates where required.

The State will honor licenses issued by the NRC for Indiana after the agreement becomes effective Sept. 30, 2026. The Radiation Section will convert all licenses to Indiana licenses. An Indiana license will be issued to all active licensees with addresses of use or storage in Indiana. Licensees do not need to request an amendment to change their license from NRC-issued to Indiana-issued. This conversion should occur automatically once a license is renewed.

For any new application, amendment or renewal, submit Form 313, “Application for a Radioactive Materials License,” along with any applicable forms and attachments. Each request must be accompanied by a formal letter on company letterhead. A license renewal application must contain all information required for an initial license of the same program code(s), including any tie-down conditions referenced in prior license amendments.

Licenses will expire 15 years from the issuance date. Ninety days before the license expiration date, the licensee will be notified and informed that a renewal application postmarked at least 30 days prior to expiration will be considered timely.

Forms and correspondence may be submitted by email to RMCP@dhs.in.gov or by mail to:

302 W. Washington St., Rm. E208
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Attn: Radioactive Materials Control Program

All fees and financial assurance requirements will be fulfilled through the online fee portal.

For reciprocity, at least three days before engaging in each activity for the first time in a calendar year, submit Form 241, “Notification of Reciprocity,” a copy of the Agreement State or NRC license and evidence that fee requirements will be met. The preferred submission method is email to RMCP@dhs.in.gov.

Reciprocity fees should be paid through the online fee portal.

For a change report, submit Form 241 via email to RMCP@dhs.in.gov.

No, State Form 49771 is no longer needed from facilities that hold an Indiana license to have radioactive material.

Upcoming Events

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Note: Not all events on the IDHS calendar are organized, hosted or sponsored by IDHS or other state agencies. Some events are included for informational purposes as events that the public or first responders may find beneficial.

Resources

IDHS has collected a wide range of resources relating to the Radioactive Materials Control Program or similar topics. Click each category below to see the respective list of resources.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

IDHS plans, prepares and coordinates emergency services and state agencies in transportation incidents involving radioactive materials. IDHS also handles permits for shipments of radioactive waste and hazardous materials through the state.

Radioactive transportation

NUREG-1556

Organizations or people who receive, possess, use, transfer, own or acquire radioactive material must register with IDHS.

Radiological materials registration

NRC Regulation Guides

The Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program coordinates efforts to protect and respond to incidents involving commercial nuclear power plants. It provides plans, training and guidance related to nuclear energy incidents.

REP Program