# WAC 246-235-020: WAC 246-235-020. General requirements for the issuance of specific licenses

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-235-020
- **Heading:** WAC 246-235-020. General requirements for the issuance of specific licenses
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-235 / Section 246-235-020

## Text

Upon a determination that an application meets the requirements of this section, chapters 70A.388 RCW and 246-220 through 246-254 WAC, the department will issue a specific license authorizing the possession and use of radioactive material.
(1) The application is for a purpose authorized by chapter 70A.388 RCW;
(2) The applicant is qualified by training and experience to use the material for the purpose requested in such manner as to protect health and safety and minimize danger to life or property;
(3) The applicant's proposed equipment, facilities, and procedures are adequate to protect health and safety and minimize danger to life or property;
(4) The issuance of the license will not harm the health and safety of the public;
(5) The applicant satisfies any applicable special requirements in chapters 246-220 through 246-254 WAC; and
(6) In the case of an application for a license to receive and possess radioactive material for commercial waste disposal by land burial, source material milling, uranium enrichment facility construction and operation, production of uranium hexafluoride, or for the conduct of any other activity which the department determines will significantly affect the quality of the environment, the applicant may not begin construction until the department has weighed the environmental, economic, technical, and other benefits against the environmental costs, and, considering available alternatives, has concluded that the issuance of the license is appropriate, with any appropriate conditions to protect environmental values. Commencement of construction prior to approval by the department shall be grounds for denial of a license to receive and possess radioactive material in the plant or facility. Commencement of construction as defined in chapter 246-220 WAC may include nonconstruction activities if the activity has a reasonable nexus to radiological safety and security.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-235-001 WAC 246-235-001. Purpose and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_001.md)
- [WAC 246-235-010 WAC 246-235-010. Filing application for specific licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_010.md)
- [WAC 246-235-020 WAC 246-235-020. General requirements for the issuance of specific licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_020.md)
- [WAC 246-235-030 WAC 246-235-030. Issuance of specific licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_030.md)
- [WAC 246-235-040 WAC 246-235-040. Expiration of licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_040.md)
- [WAC 246-235-050 WAC 246-235-050. Renewal of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_050.md)
- [WAC 246-235-055 WAC 246-235-055. Precedence of license condition over regulation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_055.md)
- [WAC 246-235-060 WAC 246-235-060. Amendment of licenses at request of licensee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_060.md)
- [WAC 246-235-070 WAC 246-235-070. Agency action on applications to renew or amend](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_070.md)
- [WAC 246-235-075 WAC 246-235-075. Financial assurance and recordkeeping for decommissioning](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_075.md)
- [WAC 246-235-077 WAC 246-235-077. Special requirements for emergency planning](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_077.md)
- [WAC 246-235-080 WAC 246-235-080. Special requirements for possession and use of medical calibration and reference sources](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_080.md)
- [WAC 246-235-082 WAC 246-235-082. Special requirements for issuance of a specific license to initially transfer source material](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_082.md)
- [WAC 246-235-083 WAC 246-235-083. Conditions of licenses to initially transfer source material for use under general license — Quality control, labeling, safety instructions, and reports and records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_235_083.md)

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