Department of Environmental Protection

Register a Radiation-Producing Machine with the Department of Environmental Protection

If you own a radiation-producing machine, you must register and then renew with the Department of Environmental Protection annually.

How to Register a Radiation-Producing Machine with DEP

Any person or entity possessing a radiation-producing machine must register the machine with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Rules and Requirements

  • Registration must be done within 30 days of acquiring the machine.
  • Users pay registration fees based on the type of facility and the number of tubes possessed.
  • Notify the department in writing within 30 days of a change of address, owner, radiation safety officer, or the number of machines.
  • No one can transfer or assign a certificate of registration without a written request and approval from the DEP.
  • Each year, registrants must renew their registration. They must also verify their machines' numbers and types.

To avoid delays, you must submit a W-9 with your application.

Application and Fee Schedule 

Application and Fee Schedule for Radiation-Producing Machines

Contact Us

For questions and more information, contact us at RA-EPRPControl@pa.gov