The Radiation Safety Division currently uses a software program called HP Assistant (HPA) to track all Radioactive Material (RAM) inventory at UNM.  From initial receipt to final disposal, all RAM is tracked by receipt date, activity, location, and user.  HPA allows the Radiation Safety Division to provide users with up-to-date information on all packages received by our Division.  RAM inventories are the responsibility of the individual permit holder.  The Radiation Safety Division will use its database to verify these inventories.

NOTE: All RAM inventories are decayed to the original receipt date.  This means that all waste pickups are also decayed to the original receipt date, not the date of pickup.

Following are the steps to take in Radioactive Material procurement:

1. Check to see if your Permit Holder is allowed the material under their permit. If not, the Permit Holder must request to have the material added to their permit. The request should include the radionuclide, maximum activity, location of use, and the proposed use of the material.
 
NOTE: Procedures which generate MIXED WASTE are NOT ALLOWED at UNM until waste management issues are addressed!

2. Receive an Authorization Code (or Requisition #) from our office (277-2753).  You will need to provide us with information (e.g., Permit Holder, radionuclide, activity, vendor, PO #, delivery location, etc.) before a Code will be issued.
 
3. Instruct the vendor to put the Authorization Code on the shipping paper or outside of package before shipping to UNM.

Ship to:
University of New Mexico
Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs
ATTN: Radiation Safety Division
1801 Tucker St. NE, Bldg. 233
Albuquerque, NM   87131

4. Delivery to your location will be accomplished the same day we receive the package from your vendor unless we inform you otherwise.