{"id":486,"date":"2025-04-21T16:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T16:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/rcb\/radiation-machine-program-supporting-safe-use-across-new-mexico\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T04:26:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T04:26:19","slug":"radiation-machine-program-supporting-safe-use-across-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/rcb\/radiation-machine-program-supporting-safe-use-across-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Radiation Machine Program: Supporting Safe Use Across New Mexico\u26a1\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the Radiation Machine Program of the Radiation Control Bureau! We\u2019re here to help you navigate registration, compliance, and safety for radiation-producing machines across the state. Our team ensures that facilities stay safe and compliant, protecting employees, the public, and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Have Questions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:RCB.XRAYMachines@env.nm.gov\"><strong>RCB.XRAYMachines@env.nm.gov<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;for inquiries about the X-ray Machine Program or to submit your registration application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have more questions?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/rcb\/frequently-asked-questions\/\"><strong>Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What We Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We license and regulate over <strong>2,000 radiation machine facilities statewide<\/strong>, covering diverse applications in healthcare, industry, and research. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical X-ray machines<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Particle accelerators<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>X-ray radiography for material testing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Facilities are inspected regularly to ensure radiation exposure levels remain within legal limits and are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Do You Need a Radiation Machine Registration?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A \u201cradiation machine\u201d refers to any device capable of producing radiation, excluding those emitting radiation solely from radioactive materials. If your facility uses such machines, registration is required under&nbsp;<strong>New Mexico Radiation Protection Regulations (20.3 NMAC)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registrants must maintain relevant parts of the NMAC regulations, which can be found on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.srca.nm.gov\/nmac-home\/nmac-titles\/title-20-environmental-protection\/chapter-3-radiation-protection\/\"><strong>Regulations Page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Resources to Enhance Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore guidance and best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/radiation-health\/safety\/alara.html\">Basics of ALARA Principles (CDC)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2015-05\/documents\/520-4-76-019.pdf\"><strong>Radiation Protection for Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures (EPA)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cda.org\/resource-library\/resources\/environment-and-radiation\/radiation-safety-in-dental-practice-a-study-guide\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cda.org\/resource-library\/resources\/environment-and-radiation\/radiation-safety-in-dental-practice-a-study-guide\/\"><strong>Radiation Safety in Dental Practice(CDA)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjB6IGnyf2KAxUE78kDHRYbMrUQFnoECA8QAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vmb.ca.gov%2Fforms_pubs%2Fradguide.pdf&amp;usg=AOvVaw0FAmDyDlG6Tl7d2NIibxDW&amp;opi=89978449\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjB6IGnyf2KAxUE78kDHRYbMrUQFnoECA8QAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vmb.ca.gov%2Fforms_pubs%2Fradguide.pdf&amp;usg=AOvVaw0FAmDyDlG6Tl7d2NIibxDW&amp;opi=89978449\"><strong>Radiation Safety in Veterinary Practice (CA VMB)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acr.org\/-\/media\/ACR\/Files\/Radiology-Safety\/Radiation-Safety\/ACRAAPM-RSO-Resources.pdf?la=en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.acr.org\/-\/media\/ACR\/Files\/Radiology-Safety\/Radiation-Safety\/ACRAAPM-RSO-Resources.pdf?la=en\"><strong>ACR-AAPM RSO Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Mammography Program in New Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know? The Radiation Control Bureau inspects all private mammography facilities in the state under contract with the FDA. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/rcb\/mammography-in-new-mexico\/\"><strong>Mammography in New Mexico<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Out-of-State Registrants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an out-of-state registrant using radiation machines in New Mexico, you must notify the Bureau at least <strong>three (3) days<\/strong> before operating. Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:RCB.Reciprocity@env.nm.gov\"><strong>RCB.Reciprocity@env.nm.gov<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Stay Compliant, Stay Safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to partner with you to ensure the safe and effective use of radiation machines in New Mexico. Let\u2019s work together to maintain safety standards and protect public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to register or have questions, <strong>reach out to us<\/strong>. <a href=\"mailto:RCB.XRAYMachines@env.nm.gov\"><strong>RCB.XRAYMachines@env.nm.gov<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have more questions?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/rcb\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/rcb\/frequently-asked-questions\/\"><strong>Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you an X-ray Technologist looking to register in the state of New Mexico? Look for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/rcb\/medical-imaging-radiation-therapy-program\/\"><strong>Technologist Information<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;Here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Radiation Machine Program of the Radiation Control Bureau! We\u2019re here to help you navigate registration, compliance, and safety for radiation-producing machines across the state. Our team ensures that facilities stay safe and compliant, protecting employees, the public, and the environment. Have Questions? 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