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.
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.
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State Regulatory Contacts
| 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
Individuals To Receive Advance Notification of Radioactive Material and Nuclear Material Shipments
| Material Category |
Individual to be Notified |
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Ms. Tera 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.Paton@wv.gov |
Regulatory Reviews of the West Virginia State Program
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Monday, October 16, 2023