Category: Waste Management and Radiation Control

  • Used Oil Permits
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Used Oil Permit Guide. The goal is to eliminate, or reduce, the obstacles to proper collection and disposal of do-it-yourselfer (DIYer) used oil, (i.e., used oil generated through household activities, including maintenance of personal vehicles) through a broad and extensive public education program, and by making used oil collection centers…

  • Hazardous Waste Management
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Hazardous Waste Permit Guide. Do I need a hazardous waste management permit? Individuals who treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste must comply with a permit. However, the rules allow generators of small quantities of hazardous waste to store in accordance with certain requirements in lieu of a permit. Custom…

  • Waste Programs Related Topics
    Permit Guide

    End of the Waste Management Section Next Up? Air Quality You have completed the Waste Management section of the Permit Wizard process. If you have not received an answer to all of your waste related questions, or if you still have concerns or additional questions, contact the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (801) 536-0200. Related…

  • Radioactive Material Licenses
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Radioactive Material License Permit Guide. Does your facility wish to obtain a new, amend, or renew a Specific Radioactive Material License? YES: Are you a medical licensee interested in adding a new Radiation Safety Officer, Authorized User, Authorized Medical Physicist, or Authorized Nuclear Pharmacist? YES: Get the appropriate Preceptor Attestation for…

  • Radiation-Emitting Equipment Registration
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Radiation-Emitting Equipment Registration Permit Guide. If your facility has radiation generating equipment—such as X-ray machines and particle accelerators—you need to register your equipment. Visit the following: Does your facility wish to make a change to an existing x-ray registration? YES: Download instructions for making a change to an existing X-ray registration. Does your…

  • Generator Site Access Permits
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Generator Site Access Permit Guide. If your facility intends to dispose of low-level radioactive waste at the EnergySolutions‘ facility in Clive, Utah, then you need a Generator Site Access Permit. Does your facility wish to obtain a radiation control permit for low-level radioactive waste generators to the EnergySolutions facility? YES:…

  • Radiation Worker Certifications
    Permit Guide

    Utah Department of Environmental Quality Radiation Worker Certification Permit Guide. If you’re are a Qualified Expert, Mammography Imaging Medical Physicist, or an X-Ray Machine Assembler or Service Provider then you need to be certified with the State of Utah. Do you wish to apply to become a new Qualified Expert? YES: Download instructions for registering…

  • Radiation Programs Related Topics
    Permit Guide

    For additional questions or concerns, contact the Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control at (801) 536-4250. End of the Radiation Control Section Next Up? Other Programs You have completed the Radiation Control section of the Permit Wizard process. If you have not received an answer to all of your radiation related questions, or if you still…

  • Radon Test Results by Zip Code

    Explore 20+ years of Utah Radon Data: Key Findings on High Readings, Test Kit Completion, and Elevated Home Percentages. DEQ Short Term Radon Test Results by County and Zip Environmental Data Tracking Still have questions? Contact us.

  • Recycling Market Development Zones

    A detailed overview of Utah’s Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Act. Related Links What is the Recycling Market Development Zone Act? The Law In 1996, the Utah Legislature created the Utah Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Act, which provides environmental and economic benefits to Utah businesses and citizens (Title 19 Utah Code, Chapter 13).  This…

  • How A $10.95 Radon Test Kit Saved A Utah Resident From Potential Lung Cancer

    Susan Dowdle was shocked to learn her stepdaughter’s mother had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.  The cause of her cancer—radon gas in her basement. Here is Dowdle’s story of testing her home and installing a mitigation system on a fixed income.

  • Used Oil Permitting

    All companies handling used oil must either obtain a permit or be registered. A permit is needed to operate as an off-specification used-oil fuel burner, processor or re-refiner, transporter, or transfer facility. Registration is required for people or companies acting as used-oil collection centers or fuel marketers. Permit and registration requirements are detailed in Used…

  • Radiation Control Permitting

    Utah’s Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) facilitates Radiation Control Permitting. Most companies or individuals who handle radioactive materials must be licensed or registered with the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. The Division is responsible for environmental monitoring and radon study, uranium mill tailings and low-level waste management, materials licensing and…

  • Radon Realtor Guides

    Radon realtor guides and resources compiled by Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. Related Links Recommended Brochures for Realtors Recommended Videos for Realtors

  • R313-70-7 License Categories and Types of Fees for Radioactive Materials Licenses

    Below is a detailed description of Radioactive Materials License Categories and Fees. For questions or concerns, please contact the Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. Related Links Radioactive Material All Current Fees (1) Special Nuclear Material (1)(a) Possession and use of special nuclear material in sealed sources contained in devices used in industrial…

  • Forms: Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control

    A detailed breakdown of Utah Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control Forms. Note that some offer a choice between PDF or Word Doc versions. Radioactive Material License Application DWMRC-02A Series: Preceptor Attestations for Medical Use DWMRC-04 through DWMRC-26 Series Other Radiation Forms General Forms Solid Waste Program Forms Annual and Quarterly Reporting Required reporting…

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