RCP Overview

The Radiation Control Program is committed to providing public health, safety and security by preventing unnecessary radiation exposure through effective licensing, registration, inspection, control, enforcement and incident response to protect the public, radiation workers and the environment in the State of Nevada. The RCP is responsible for providing public health and safety functions associated with administering a radiation control program through NAC 457 and 459 including radioactive materials, radiation-producing machines, investigation of radiation incidents, radon public information and outreach, education and training of emergency first responders.