The NRC supports the use of Americium-241 in home smoke detectors and other commercial applications such as the filtec Gamma source inspection equipment.

How do I register my new source?

When you purchase a new or filtec certified pre-owned machine with a Gamma source from filtec, we can assist you with the registration process. Thousands of Gamma sources have been registered during our 50+ years in business.

How do I keep up with my source compliance responsibilities?

 We add each registered machine to our machine database, schedule wipe tests every three years, and perform the wipe tests for a nominal charge of $50 per wipe test, excluding service costs.  We maintain a copy of each certificate in our machine file and send the original to the customer for their machine file.

Does the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have any plans for regulating use of X-ray or Gamma sources?

The EPA is not responsible for regulating equipment that utilizes X-ray generators or Gamma sources.  The EPA has no official position with respect to regulation of sources.