Application documentation received from applicant, followed by formal acknowledgement of receipt.
Initial check to determine authorization type and verify documentation completeness.
Registrar creates a file in the Regulatory Authority Information System. Comprehensive technical assessment conducted.
Internal Review Committee and Technical Committee evaluate outcomes. Final approval by Board Chairman.
Grant of Authorization prepared with decision letter, special conditions, and certificate provided to applicant.
Applications undergo rigorous evaluation. Depending on the assessment, inspection, and review stages, an application may result in various outcomes.
Explore the categories and criteria for each authorization type.
Required for higher-risk facilities (Category I, II & III).
Use of radiation material/apparatus for economic, medical, scientific, agricultural, or industrial purposes.
High-risk facilities with active radioactive materials not in use, including storage for maintenance.
Entities providing dosimetry, maintenance, calibration, and related services.
Transport of radioactive material or nuclear material.
For low- to moderate-risk activities (Category IV & V).
Activities posing low/moderate risk, specific to Cat IV & V entities.
Arranging contracts, purchases, sales, or transfers of radioactive material or technology.
Specialized consultation and evaluation of radiation equipment and practices.
Specific operational approvals and import/export activities.
Issued through the Jamaica Customs Agency JSWIFT Platform.
Receipt, storage, installation, and pre-testing of radiation equipment.
Facility design, modification, construction, or demolition.
Storage for repatriation, leasing, or safekeeping.
Specific guidance for your industry.
Ensure you have the right documents for your application type.
| Requirements | Permit to Install and Commission | Registration / Licence to Possess and Use (Radiation Generators) |
Registration / Licence to Possess and Use (Radioactive Sources) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Renewal | New | Renewal | New | Renewal | |
| Completed NSRP Application Form | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ |
| Completed Supplementary Notification of Practices and Sources Form | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ |
|
Completed Fit and Proper Self-Declaration Form • Two (2) passport sized photographs • Proof of Address |
☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Valid Copy of National ID of Legal Operator of Facility | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Layout / Map of Facility | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Landowner Acknowledgment Form (leased / rented premises) | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| List and qualifications of RSO and all radiation workers | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ |
| Radiation Protection Plan (RPP) | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Security Plan | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Medical Physicist’s Report (shielding & facility design) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quality Assurance Report (within past year) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Leak Testing (within past year) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☒ |
| Survey Report (within past year) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☒ |
| Standard Source Certificates | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☒ |
| Dosimetry Records (≤ 1 year) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ |
|
Radioactive Waste Management / Disposal Plan * Only for facilities handling radioactive sources |
☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☒ |
|
Transport Security Plan (TSP) * Radioactive sources only |
☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Commissioning Report (where applicable) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Decommissioning Plan (where applicable) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Safety Assessment (where applicable) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Maintenance Reports (within past year) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ | ☒ |
| Disposal Plan for disused tubes (in RPP) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Transport Security Plan, packaging details & certificates | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (if applicable) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Radioactive Waste Management Plan (in RPP) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
