OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Radiation Protection
Our mission is protecting the public and radiation workers from unnecessary exposure to radiation. The Element is nationally recognized and is staffed with experts in health physics, engineering, emergency response planning, radiation physics and other diverse backgrounds. We continuously seek ways to improve our programs, procedures and technology for the benefit of New Jersey citizens.
Radioactive Materials
Radioactive Materials are used for a number of industrial and medical applications. Find out how to apply for a radioactive materials license and access important information pertaining to regulations, information notices, forms, fees, and guidance documents.
Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas and can be found in high concentrations in some homes. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Find out how to test for radon and fix the problem in your home or how to become a certified radon tester or mitigator.
X-Ray Machines
X-ray producing machines play an important role in the medical diagnosis and have applications in industry. To protect patients and workers, all x-ray equipment must be registered and have a radiation safety survey performed by a qualified and certified individual. Find out how x-ray machines are registered and inspected for safety.
Technologist Certification
Any person performing x-ray, therapy or nuclear medicine procedures must be licensed. Find out how these individuals are credentialed and the process to obtain a license in the state.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear power has had a long successful history in New Jersey. Find out how the public is protected through monitoring the environmental and safety inspections. Learn how the DEP remains prepared to respond to any emergency that might occur at a nuclear facility in the state.
Non-Ionizing Radiation
The Department regulates sources of radiofrequency and microwave radiation, which include all radio and TV broadcast stations and cell phone antennas. Radiofrequency and microwave heaters, sealers and industrial ovens operating in factories and other industrial settings are inspected to ensure worker safety.
Radiologically Contaminated Site Cleanup
Industrial processes used over the last century have left some parcels of land in New Jersey contaminated with low levels of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). Learn what regulations, guidance documents and models are used to clean up those sites and allow them to be reclaimed for beneficial uses.
Emergency Preparedness
The Radiation Protection Element prepares for and responds to emergencies involving nuclear power plants, radioactive materials, and potential acts of radiological terrorism such as radiological dispersal devices (RDDs or “dirty bombs”). Learn how the state remains ready for all nuclear emergencies.
Additional Resources
Commission on Radiation Protection (CORP)
The Commission is charged with the authority to formulate, adopt, promulgate, amend and repeal codes, rules and regulations as may be necessary to prohibit and prevent unnecessary radiation. The Commission holds public meetings monthly, ten times per year, from September through June.
Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board)
The Board consists of 15 members and is responsible to advise CORP on issues involving radiologic technology and to establish the standards for educational requirements to become radilogic technologists.
New Jersey Radiological Emergency Response Plan (NJRERP)
The NJRERP was created by the Radiation Accident Response Act and annual public hearings are held annually in July to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the plan.
Monthly Reports
Interested in what is going on in the Radiation Protection Element, check out our monthly reports.
Radiation Regulations
Please note that the web page copy of N.J.A.C. 7:28 is provided as a public service and is not an official copy.
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