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West Virginia: Non-Agreement State Information
West Virginia is not an Agreement State. The State has jurisdiction over x-ray equipment, naturally occurring radioactive materials, and certain radioactive materials that are not produced in a reactor.
West Virginia has expressed interest in assuming authority under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. On January 9, 2023, the Governor of West Virginia submitted a letter of intent to the NRC Chairman to pursue an agreement with the NRC. See the West Virginia State Agreement Application Process about this request.
The NRC's Regional Office in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, (Region I) is responsible for carrying out the Agency's duties in West Virginia. No operating nuclear reactors or fuel cycle facilities are located in West Virginia.
On this page:
- Regulatory Contacts for West Virginia
- Radiographer Certification Contacts and Status for West Virginia
- Individuals To Receive Advance Notification of Radioactive Material and Nuclear Material Shipments
- Regulatory Reviews of the West Virginia State Program
Regulatory Contacts for West Virginia
| Non-Agreement State Director | State Liaison Officer |
|---|---|
| Tera E. Patton, Radiological Health Chief Office of Environmental Health Services Radiological Health Program 350 Capitol Street, Room 313 Charleston, WV 25301 PH (304)356-4303 FX (304)558-0524 Tera.E.Patton@wv.gov |
Tera E. Patton, Radiological Health Chief Office of Environmental Health Services Radiological Health Program 350 Capitol Street, Room 313 Charleston, WV 25301 PH (304)356-4303 FX (304)558-0524 Tera.E.Patton@wv.gov |
Radiographer Certification Contacts and Status for West Virginia
TBD
Individuals To Receive Advance Notification of Radioactive Material and Nuclear Material Shipments
| Material Category | Individual to be Notified |
|---|---|
| Part 37 Part 71 Part 73 |
Tera E. Patton Bureau for Public Health Office of Environmental Health 350 Capitol Street, Room 313 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Office: (304) 352-5033 Cell: (304) 549-2778 Fax: (304) 558-0524 E-mail: Tera.E.Patton@wv.gov |
Regulatory Reviews of the West Virginia State Program
| Year | NRC Review Letters |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12/12/23 10/04/23 ltr 07/28/23 07/11/23 |
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, November 12, 2024