Free NRC and Agreement State references for RSOs
Regulatory letters, DOT guidance, forms and quick reference lists our consultants actually use. Free to download, no account needed.
NRC Embargoed Destinations, October 2026
The current list of countries embargoed under 10 CFR 110.28, plus the countries where NRC export restrictions still apply, and what the new Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 means (and doesn't mean) for the NRC list.
Last reviewed October 9, 2026 · Next scheduled review January 2027 · Replaces our May 24, 2013 list
Embargoed under 10 CFR 110.28
- Cuba
- Iran
- Iraq
- North Korea
- Syria
- Sudan
Not embargoed, but restricted
- Libya: restricted destination under 10 CFR 110.29
- China: some general license authority suspended since 2023
- Russia: general license suspended; uranium import ban through 2040
Export & Import Controls
Where you can ship, and what extra paperwork applies when you do.
NRC Embargoed Destinations (October 2026)
Countries embargoed under 10 CFR 110.28, restricted destinations, and related U.S. sanctions, with sources.
Euratom 1493/93 Flow Chart
A flow chart for Euratom Regulation 1493/93 on shipments of radioactive substances between EU member states.
Device Licensing & Registration
NRC correspondence on selling and servicing devices.
NRC Reply on Selling Devices to U.S. Military and Government Branches
NRC correspondence addressing the sale of devices to U.S. military and government branches.
Servicing a Device Without Being on Its Registration
Letter confirming you do not need to be named on a device registration in order to service that device.
Transportation
DOT references for shipping radioactive material and products that contain it.
U.S. DOT Wipe Testing
Reference on U.S. DOT wipe testing for shipments of radioactive material.
DOT Letter on Shipping Timepieces With Radioactive Sources
DOT letter addressing the shipment of timepieces that contain radioactive sources.
Testing
Prototype testing requirements and where to get the testing done.
Prototype Testing Requirements for Gunsights
Prototype testing requirements for gunsights that contain radioactive material.
List of Testing Laboratories
A reference list of testing laboratories.
Agreement State Regulations
How Agreement States differ from NRC, and from each other.
Differences in Agreement State Implementation of 10 CFR 31.6 Equivalents
Presentation comparing how Agreement States implement regulations equivalent to 10 CFR 31.6.
X Ray Devices
Federal requirements for nonmedical X ray equipment.
FDA CDRH Nonmedical X Ray Device Registration
White paper on U.S. FDA CDRH registration for nonmedical X ray devices.
Forms & Tools
Everyday helpers for running your radiation safety program.
Authorized User Tracking Form
A form for keeping track of who your authorized users are.
Radiation Protection Acronyms
Common acronyms used in radiation protection, all in one list.
Archive
Older material kept for historical reference. Check current regulations before relying on these.
Massachusetts 105 CMR 120 Proposed Regulations (2018)
The 2018 proposed revisions to Massachusetts radiation control regulations. Check mass.gov for the regulations currently in force.
Common Misconceptions About Exempt Quantity and Concentration Regulations
Presented at the 2009 Health Physics Society meeting.
Conversion of Generally Licensed Devices to Exempt
Presented at the 2009 Health Physics Society Annual Meeting.
Free to use, no account needed. These references are provided for general information and are not legal advice. Regulations change, so confirm current requirements with NRC, your Agreement State or the relevant agency before acting. Page last reviewed October 9, 2026.
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