Who would you call to dispose of radioactive commodities?

• A. RSO
• B. Environmental Protection Agency
• C. NICPs
• D. USAPHC

Answer: (A)

Disposing of radioactive commodities is coordinated by the Radiation Safety Officer, who runs the facility’s radiation safety program. The RSO is responsible for ensuring waste is properly characterized, labeled, stored, and seg­re­gated, and for arranging disposal through a licensed radioactive waste contractor. They keep disposal records and confirm that the waste is sent to an approved disposal facility in compliance with NRC or state regulations, including decay-in-storage when appropriate. While the EPA sets broad environmental standards and other groups provide guidance, the actual disposal decision and execution come from the RSO and the licensed waste vendor under regulatory requirements. So, the Radiation Safety Officer is the correct contact.