Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency

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The Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency (ARRA) is a public-safety agency responsible for overseeing a statewide radiological health and safety program and enforcing the state’s rules governing ionizing radiation. Founded in 1964 as the Arizona Atomic Energy Commission and renamed ARRA in 1980, the agency's work is structured into five program areas. These areas cover licensing and inspection of users of radioactive materials, X-ray compliance through registration and inspection of x-ray producing equipment, radiation measurement and guidance on radon, emergency preparedness and response to radiation incidents, and the licensing and examination of medical radiologic technologists.

The agency is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and serves the state with a relatively small staff. Its activities encompass licensing, registration, inspection, and public information for medical, industrial, and academic users of radioactive materials, monitoring radiation near the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, and providing guidance on radon. It also maintains an emergency-response program for radiation incidents and offers training for police, fire, and medical personnel, while the Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners handles examinations, licensing, and complaint investigations for radiologic professionals.

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