Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency Employee Directory

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The Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency (ARRA), known as the Arizona Atomic Energy Commission until 1980, originated in 1964.

ARRA is responsible for the conduct of a statewide radiological health and safety program and for the enforcement of State rules and regulations for the control of ionizing radiation.

ARRA is comprised of five program areas.

** RAM- Radioactive Materials is responsible for licensing and inspecting medical, industrial and academic users of radioactive materials.

** XRAY- XRay Compliance registers and inspects x-ray producing machines throughout the State.

** RML- The Radiation Measurements Laboratory maintains surveillance over radiation levels in the vicinity of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station as well as other areas within the State. RML activities also include public information and technical guidance in assessing radon in Arizona.

** ER- Emergency Response involves the preparation for and response to radiation accidents statewide and includes the offsite technical response to any incident that occurs at the PVNGS.  The ER program also provides training for police, fire and medical personnel.

** MRTBE- The Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners examines and licenses professionals to practice various specialties of medical imaging and therapy using ionizing radiation. The Board also accepts complaints against licensees, investigates allegations and administratively adjudicates complaints. The Board currently licenses over 5,000 technologists. 

MISSION: 
To protect the health and safety of the citizens of the State of Arizona from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Contact Information
Telephone:  602-255-4845 
[FAX]  602-437-0705  [FAX]
Postal address 
4814 S 40th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85040

Email:  General Information: info@azrra.gov

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