Botswana - Apply for Transport of Radioactive Source Permit

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. You should contact the office of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology department of Radiation Protection Inspectorate (RPI)for more information on how to file the application with the department.
  2. Application form can be obtained from the above office or download them by clicking the link below : link
  3. Accurately fill in the application forms and submit the completed form along with the required supporting documentation (as listed below)
  4. Pay the application fee
  5. Your application will be verified and processed and if the authorized official is satisfied that you have compelled with all the requirements as set for the application of the permit, you will be issued the permit within 30 minutes.
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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Valid road-worthiness certificate for the vehicle to be used for transportation of the radiation sources; and
  • Document describing safety measures put in place during transport of radioactive sources


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology
Director
Radiation Protection Inspectorate
Plot 132, Unit B, Gaborone International Finance Park
Private Bag BO 1 Bontleng
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (267) 318 8388
Fax. (267) 395 7025
Email. [email protected]

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

EligibilityEdit

Only organizations that possess a License for Possession, Use and Sale of Radiation Sources may apply for a Permit to Transport Radiation Sources.

FeesEdit

This schedule is reviewed annually

Note :
The fees, payable by cash, cheque, or adjustment voucher paid to the Radiation Protection Inspectorate are stipulated in theradiation protection regulation 2008

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

link

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

After complete documentation has been submitted to the RPI representative, the assessment process can be completed in approximately 30 minutes.

Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites. 	
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver, 
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

  • Particular of the applicant
  • Location of the Premises where the Radioactive Equipment/Sources/Generators will be used, stored, manufactured, etc
  • Nature of business
  • Purpose(s) for which the radiation generator(s)/radioactive source(s) are to be used
  • Name and Registration number of the Radiation Safety Officer
  • Particulars of the radioactive sources used, stored, manufactured or otherwise dealt with on the premises. (SUPPLEMENTARY form attached.
  • Particulars of the manufacture/supplier
  • Particular of the vehicle to be used


Need for the DocumentEdit

The permit is issued to ensure that the movement of radioactive and nuclear materials is monitored and that these materials are transported in a safe and secure manner, the Radiation Protection Regulations, 2008, ACT require that any company that transports these materials acquires a Permit to Transport Radiation Sources.

Information which might helpEdit

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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External LinksEdit

link

OthersEdit

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