Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here


Radioactive Materials

Radioactive material is any solid, liquid or gas that emits radiation spontaneously. Radioactive material has many uses, including medical, research and radiography.

The Radioactive Materials Program registers users of radioactive material and ensures compliance with DEEP's regulations through on-site inspections. The purpose of the program is to evaluate the radiation exposure to employees and the general public and to reduce such exposure to the lowest practicable level.

A registration must be submitted prior to sources of radioactive material being operated, handled, used, stored or manufactured. Each owner of an installation or mobile source must renew their registration each January and additionally at any time when any increase in the number of sources, source strength, the output or types of radiation is involved. There is an annual fee of $200.00 for registration of radioactive materials.

Radioactive Materials and Industrial X-Ray Device Registration Forms and Instructions   New Forms!

If a source is currently located out of State and is planning to operate within the State, an additional form, the Temporary Registration Notification (DEP-RAD-REG-101) must be submitted in addition to the Radioactive Materials and Industrial X-Ray Devices Registration Form. At least three days notice must be provided, using the Temporary Notification, before entering the State.

For further information, please contact the Radiation Division by phone at 860-424-3029.

Content Last Updated January 2013

Radiation