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Procedure Name | Import Licence for products relating to Radioactive Materials |
Description |
Category
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Radioactive materials import licence
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Responsible Agency
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Radiation Protection Authority,
Address: Exploration House Government Road,
P.O.Box, 50002
Lusaka, Zambia
Phone: +260 211 252481
Email: radiation@rpa.gov.zm
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Legal base of the Procedure
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Ionising Radiation Protection Act, 2011 (Amendment), Ionising Radiation Protection Act, 2005
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Fee
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Description
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Fee Units
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ZMW
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Importation of medical diagnostic X-ray machine, per device
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12 500
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3 750
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Importation of computed tomography scanner per device
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25 500
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7 650
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Importation of radiotherapy (teletherapy or brachytherapy)
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15 000
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4 500
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Importation of fixed or portable nuclear gauges for level detection, density measurement, thickness control, moisture measurement and control and in stream analysis of slurries, per source
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10 000
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3 000
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Importation of linear accelerator or radioactive devices for non-destructive testing and cargo or container inspection, per source
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25 000
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7 500
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Importation of industrial radiation sources, per source
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10 000
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3 000
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Importation of Xray fluorescence, Xray diffraction and neutron activation analysis equipment, per source
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10 000
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3 000
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Importation of unsealed sources used for research, teaching and nuclear medicine
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2 500
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750
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Importation of teaching or educational radiation sources other than unsealed radiation sources
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2 500
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750
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Importation of samples containing radioactive ores
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40 000
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12 000
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Required Documents
No.
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Type of information
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Note
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1
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Application Form 1 (New applicant)
Application Form 2 (Renewal)
Notification Form
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Documents necessary for the application |
2 |
Proof of payment of processing fee |
3 |
Personnel qualification/certification |
4 |
Structural and Design of shielding |
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Equipment and maintenance plan |
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Work procedures and instructions |
7 |
Transport Instruction |
8 |
Radiation Protection Management Plan |
Process Steps
Step 1
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The applicant completes a notification form stating clearly the intention of the licence, that is; modification of license for existing license holder or for import/export for first-time applicants.
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Step 2
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The applicant proceeds to submit the completed form to the authority with supporting documents.
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Step 3
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The authority reviews application and applicant notified of application status. If approved, the applicant proceeds to complete the application form 1 for a new applicant and Form 2 for the renewal of the licence. |
Step 4
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After submission of the application form and proof of payment of the processing fee, the authority reviews the application.
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Step 5 |
If approved, the import licence is issued by the authority. |
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Step 6
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The applicant then proceeds to collect the licence.
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Category | Import |
The following form/s are used in this procedure
This procedure applies to the following measures