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Regulations
Since radioactive material can be hazardous to the public if
not used properly, its possession and use is controlled by
regulatory agencies. These are either the Nuclear Regulatory
Agency (NRC), or if an agreement state, your state agency.
License
To possess and use radioactive material, the organization,
corporation, partnership, or individual user must obtain a
specific radioactive material license. When the organization
applies for a license, it must specify the type, form, amount,
and use of the radioactive material.
Radioactive
Material
Amount
Form
Amount
Use
Cesium-137
Sealed
Source
Not to exceed
11 mCi per
source
For use in
InstroTek
MC-3 Elite
Moisture/
Americium-
241/Be
Sealed
Source
Not to exceed
55 mCi per
source
Density
Gauge
The quantity specified under amount is the MAXIMUM activity
which shall not be exceeded for a single source. Furthermore,
you should ensure that the storage is adequate in space,
shielding, and restricted access for the number of gauges you
requested in your license.
The requested use should be as general as possible, since the
actual use will be limited to the specific applications stated in
