There are two types of licences issued by ARPANSA:
- a source licence which is required by Commonwealth entities (“controlled persons”) who deal with controlled material or controlled apparatus
- a facility licence which is required by Commonwealth entities (“controlled persons”) who are engaged in certain conducts in relation to a nuclear installation or a prescribed radiation facility.
Unless an exemption applies, either a source licence or a facility licence must be obtained by the controlled person.
Who can apply for a licence?
The applicant must be:
- the Secretary, Chief Executive Officer, or an equivalent person, of the Department or Commonwealth Body (the applicant); or
- a person authorised by the applicant to lodge an application.
In the case of (b), the application must include a copy of the authorisation.
Applying for a source licence
Commonwealth agencies and Commonwealth contractors who wish to apply for a source licence should complete the following application form in conjunction with the associated regulatory guide:
- Source Licence Application Form - see Regulatory forms
- REGULATORY GUIDE: Applying for Source Licence - see Regulatory guides
- Source Inventory Workbook - see Regulatory forms
The Source Inventory Workbook forms part of the licence application.
Applying for a facility licence for a prescribed radiation facility
Commonwealth agencies and Commonwealth contractors who wish to apply for a facility licence for a prescribed radiation facility should complete the following application form in conjunction with the associated regulatory guide:
- Prescribed Radiation Facility Licence Application Form - see Regulatory forms
- REGULATORY GUIDE: Applying for a facility licence for a Prescribed Radiation Facility - see Regulatory guides
- Source Inventory Workbook - see Regulatory forms
The Source Inventory Workbook forms part of the licence application.
Applying for a facility licence for a nuclear installation
Commonwealth agencies and Commonwealth contractors who wish to apply for a facility licence for a nuclear installation should complete the following application form in conjunction with the associated regulatory guide:
- Nuclear Installation Licence Application Form - see Regulatory forms
- REGULATORY GUIDE: Applying for a facility licence for a Nuclear Installation - see Regulatory guides
- Source Inventory Workbook - see Regulatory forms
The Source Inventory Workbook forms part of the licence application.
Related guidance documents
- REGULATORY GUIDE: Plans and Arrangements for Managing Safety - see Regulatory guides
This guide sets out the requirements expected to be demonstrated in an applicant's plans and arrangements. - REGULATORY GUIDE: Licensing of Radioactive Waste Storage and Disposal Facilities - see Regulatory guides
This document is intended to be used in relation to applications made under the Act for a facility licence to prepare a site for, to construct, or to operate radioactive waste management facilities, being a radioactive waste disposal facility (near surface), or a radioactive waste store. - Holistic Safety Guidelines - see Holistic Safety Guidelines
The Holistic Safety Guidelines provide specific guidance on key principles of Holistic Safety. These Guidelines should be used by all licence holders and applicants to assess their systems and operations against the principles of Holistic Safety.
Where to send completed applications
Completed applications, supporting documents and appropriate application fee should be sent to:
Regulatory Services
ARPANSA
PO Box 655
Miranda NSW 1490
OR (preferably)
Note: If the email option is chosen, prior arrangements must be made for payment of the application fee by electronic funds transfer before the application can be accepted.
