Botswana - Import and Export of Radiation Sources Permit

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

The application for an Import and Export of Radiation Sources Permit shall be made to the office of the Radiation Protection Inspectorate (RPI), which is under the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science, and Technology.Ministry contact details.
Applicants are required to collect and complete the Application form for Licence/Permit to Import/Export Radioactive Sources. Copies of these forms are available for free at the RPI offices or directly download it using this link;Application form for Licence/Permit to Import/Export/Transport/Possess and use of Radioactive Sources/ Generators/Equipment
The application form duly completed in all respect, and the supporting documentation should only be submitted to the office of the Radiation Protection Inspectorate at Plot 132, Unit B, Gaborone International Finance Park.
Upon receipt of the application file, the Licensing and Registration officer will verify if all the necessary information and documentation has been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before assessing the request.
If approved, the client will be required to pay the applicable fee, the Import/ Export of Radiation Sources permit will be drawn up as directed by the Director, signed and stamped, and issued to the applicant immediately against his identification document.

Appeal to the Minister

In case of an unsuccessful application, the applicant has the opportunity to notify the Minister within 14 days of his/her intention to appeal the decision by way of writing and proceeding with the appeal.

Required DocumentsEdit

To import radiation sources applicants must provide:'

A formal contractual agreement for the return of the spent sealed sources to the manufacturer or supplier;
A certificate of the source(s) indicating wipe and leakage tests results;
A certificate of the source showing ISO/IEC compliance or compliance with any internationally recognized standards; and
Details of the vehicle transporting the source, registration number, model and make of the vehicle, the route which the vehicle is going to take. Indicate safety measures in place in case of an emergency during transportation of the source(s).

Foreign companies seeking a temporary import into Botswana must submit all documents listed above, in addition to the following:

Radiation Protection & Safety Program addressing all relevant issues (Emergency Preparedness Plan & Storage inclusive)
Valid License/Authorization Certificate to possess & use radiation sources/generators (from the country of origin)

To export radiation sources applicants must provide:'

Assurance that the recipient has been authorized to receive the source.
Valid identification document

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Radiation Protection Inspectorate (RPI)
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology
Private Bag BO 1
Bontleng, Gaborone, Botswana
Physical address:
Plot 132, Unit B, Gaborone International Finance Park
Gaborone,
Botswana
Tel: (+267) 318 8388
Fax: (267) 395 7025
E-mail: [email protected]

Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology
Private Bag 00517
Gaborone
Botswana
Block 6 building, Government Enclave
Tel. (+267) 3655400
Fax. (+267) 392 5166
Chief Public Relations Officer
Tel. (+267) 367 4502
Fax. (+267) 3925166
Principal Public Relations Officer I
Tel. (+267) 365 5404
Fax. (+267) 3925166
Email. [email protected]
Ministry contact details
Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, and closed during public holiday

EligibilityEdit

Only persons that possess a License for possession, use, and sale of Radiation Sources are eligible to apply for a Permit to Import/Export radiation sources.

FeesEdit

The following fees are charged;

Low risk - P400.00
Medium risk - P825.00
High risk - P1 625.00
Notification/Administrative Fee- P50.00

PLEASE NOTE:

The fees are payable in cash, cheque, or adjustment voucher; available at the office of the Radiation Protection Inspectorate
The fee charged vary according to the risk associated with the radiation sources, as per schedule 9 of the Radiation Protection Regulations, 2008.

ValidityEdit

The permit is valid for two years from the date of issue and renewable thereafter,

Documents to UseEdit

Application form for Licence/Permit to Import/Export/Transport/Possess and use of Radioactive Sources/ Generators/Equipment

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Processing TimeEdit

Immediately

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Required InformationEdit

Name of Applicant (Name of Company, Organization or Institution)
Purpose of this application
Contact details(Address/ telephone/ fax/ email)
Nature of business
Location of the Premises where the Radioactive Equipment/Sources/Generators will be used, stored, manufactured, etc
Purpose(s) for which the radiation generator(s)/radioactive source(s) are to be used
Name and Registration number of the Radiation Safety Office
Particulars of the Qualified Experts to advise the applicant (e.g. name, qualifications, experience)
Vehicle registration certificate details
Particulars of the radioactive sources used, stored, manufactured, or otherwise dealt with on the premises
Supplier/Manufacturer details
Declaration by the applicant

Need for the DocumentEdit

The Radiation Protection Regulations, 2008 require that any person that imports or exports radiation sources must acquire a permit to do so from the Radiation Protection Inspectorate. This requirement has been put in place to ensure the safe use of atomic energy and nuclear technology in addition to deterring the illicit trafficking of radiation sources.

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External LinksEdit

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Botswana Trade Portal

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