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Radiological Health
In this section:
Radiation
Radioactive Elements
Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
Vermont Radioactive Materials Program
Vermont Yankee
X-rays
Radiological Health Program
The Radiological Health Program works to protect the public and the environment from unnecessary exposure to
radiation
and
radioactive substances
. The program is involved in the decommissioning of
Vermont Yankee
, a recently shut down nuclear power plant in Vernon. The program also:
Inspects radioactive materials and x-ray instrument use and security
Provides licenses to users of radioactive materials
Provides registrations to
x-ray facilities
Manages the statewide radiological and nuclear emergency response and recovery program
Conducts radiological environmental sampling in coordination with the Health Department Laboratory
Works with the Department of Public Safety and State emergency preparedness teams to prevent and respond to radiological or nuclear incidents
Radiological Emergencies
Radiological health staff are equipped and trained to protect public health in any radiological or nuclear emergency and to support other State agencies during emergencies. The State’s Preventive Radiological Nuclear Detection Program prepares law enforcement and the Vermont Hazardous Materials Response Team (VHMRT) to identify and secure illegal or improper uses of radioactive materials.
Learn more about radiological emergency preparedness
For radiological emergencies, call the Vermont Emergency Management Watch Officer at 800-347-0488.
This number is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Watch Officer will contact the Radiological Health Program so they can respond as appropriate.
Important Links
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors
Health Physics Society
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Agreement State
On October 1, 2019, the State of Vermont will enter into an agreement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to take over the jurisdiction for the regulation of most radioactive materials possession, usage and storage. On that date, most people who possess and use radioactive materials in Vermont will become licensees of the State of Vermont. However, Vermont Yankee will remain in the jurisdiction of the NRC.
Learn more about the NRC's Agreement State Program
Statute and regulations
18 V.S.A. Chapter 32 – Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation Control
Regulation – Part 5, Chapter 3
Other electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiation
Radiological Health staff provide guidance to Vermonters on non-ionizing radiation and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) such as those from electric power transmission lines, radiofrequency radiation from wireless devices (like smart meters and cell phones), ultraviolet radiation and lasers.
Non-ionizing radiation reports
Smart Meters Fact Sheet
Radio Frequency and Radiation Health
Contact Us
Radiological Health Program
Phone:
802-863-7220 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free in Vermont)
Fax:
802-865-7745
Email:
[email protected]
New England Radiological Health Compact
56 th Annual NERHC Training The Vermont Radiological Health program invites you to join us...
Vermont Radioactive Materials Program
As of October 1, 2019, most licenses to possess, use, store or transfer most radioactive...
X-rays
X-ray instruments are insepected regularly, and x-ray facilities are licensed to protect the public from...
Vermont Yankee
The Radiological Health Program evaluates and manages the actual and potential public health impacts on...
Radioactive Elements
Radioactive materials give off a form of energy that travels in waves or particles called...
Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
Vermont works diligently to prevent radiological incidents and to be prepared for radiological and nuclear...
Radiation
About Radiation Radiation is a form of energy that is present all around us. There...
Subscribe to Radiological Health
Last Updated:
April 1, 2026
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Translations for you
Radiological Health
In this section:
Radiation
Radioactive Elements
Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
Vermont Radioactive Materials Program
Vermont Yankee
X-rays
Radiological Health Program
The Radiological Health Program works to protect the public and the environment from unnecessary exposure to
radiation
and
radioactive substances
. The program is involved in the decommissioning of
Vermont Yankee
, a recently shut down nuclear power plant in Vernon. The program also:
Inspects radioactive materials and x-ray instrument use and security
Provides licenses to users of radioactive materials
Provides registrations to
x-ray facilities
Manages the statewide radiological and nuclear emergency response and recovery program
Conducts radiological environmental sampling in coordination with the Health Department Laboratory
Works with the Department of Public Safety and State emergency preparedness teams to prevent and respond to radiological or nuclear incidents
Radiological Emergencies
Radiological health staff are equipped and trained to protect public health in any radiological or nuclear emergency and to support other State agencies during emergencies. The State’s Preventive Radiological Nuclear Detection Program prepares law enforcement and the Vermont Hazardous Materials Response Team (VHMRT) to identify and secure illegal or improper uses of radioactive materials.
Learn more about radiological emergency preparedness
For radiological emergencies, call the Vermont Emergency Management Watch Officer at 800-347-0488.
This number is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Watch Officer will contact the Radiological Health Program so they can respond as appropriate.
Important Links
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors
Health Physics Society
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Agreement State
On October 1, 2019, the State of Vermont will enter into an agreement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to take over the jurisdiction for the regulation of most radioactive materials possession, usage and storage. On that date, most people who possess and use radioactive materials in Vermont will become licensees of the State of Vermont. However, Vermont Yankee will remain in the jurisdiction of the NRC.
Learn more about the NRC's Agreement State Program
Statute and regulations
18 V.S.A. Chapter 32 – Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation Control
Regulation – Part 5, Chapter 3
Other electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiation
Radiological Health staff provide guidance to Vermonters on non-ionizing radiation and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) such as those from electric power transmission lines, radiofrequency radiation from wireless devices (like smart meters and cell phones), ultraviolet radiation and lasers.
Non-ionizing radiation reports
Smart Meters Fact Sheet
Radio Frequency and Radiation Health
Contact Us
Radiological Health Program
Phone:
802-863-7220 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free in Vermont)
Fax:
802-865-7745
Email:
[email protected]
New England Radiological Health Compact
56 th Annual NERHC Training The Vermont Radiological Health program invites you to join us...
Vermont Radioactive Materials Program
As of October 1, 2019, most licenses to possess, use, store or transfer most radioactive...
X-rays
X-ray instruments are insepected regularly, and x-ray facilities are licensed to protect the public from...
Vermont Yankee
The Radiological Health Program evaluates and manages the actual and potential public health impacts on...
Radioactive Elements
Radioactive materials give off a form of energy that travels in waves or particles called...
Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
Vermont works diligently to prevent radiological incidents and to be prepared for radiological and nuclear...
Radiation
About Radiation Radiation is a form of energy that is present all around us. There...
Subscribe to Radiological Health
Last Updated:
April 1, 2026