Permits
Applying for a New Permit
If you are currently a radioactive materials user and would like to have a radioactive materials permit, you will need to apply for a permit. To begin the permit process, navigate to the Permits tab on the left navigation menu. Refer to screenshots below on the steps to take in Safety Stratus.
If you are not a current radioactive materials user and not in the Safety Stratus system, you will need to reach out to UMN Department of Radiation Safety (rpd@umn.edu) with your name, email, employee ID, department and lab spaces. This information is used to set up an account in Safety Stratus for you to be able to begin the application process.
From the permits tab, click on Apply for New Permit to start the permit application process. Then Select [RAM] Ram Permit Application.
At the top corner of the page during an application, an applicant can save their progress, and submit their progress using the buttons on the top right.
The Permit Application contains the following sections:
The first section includes contact information on the user who is submitting the application. When selecting the Permit Holder Department, the generated drop down list contains only a set amount of departments. The easiest way to search for your department is through entering the 5 digit department number. Example: If your department is UMD-Physics & Astronomy (10346), start by typing in 10346, to have the system find the appropriate department name.
Sections in Red are required when filling out the application.
The Requested RAM Use and Storage Spaces is populated from the Principal Investigator’s lab space in SafetyStratus
When clicking on the +Add Additional Isotopes the applicant can add additional isotopes to the permit.
The Laboratory Workers Using Radioactive Materials/Equipment selected will be added to the PI's Permit. (Available users based on PI's Personnel Roster)
Once all the appropriate fields have been completed, the PI can click on "Submit Application" and it will then need to be reviewed and approved.
Amending an Existing Permit
To make a change to an existing permit, the PI or Location Manager can submit an amendment request through Safety Stratus. This can be done by navigating to the Permits tab and selecting “Amend.”
Get updated screenshot of an amendment that has the “Submit for Approval” button at the bottom, rather than an amendment that has already been approved.
Renewing an Existing Permit
Renewing an Existing Permit
To renew your permit, this process will look similar to if you were going to amend your permit. If no changes are going to be made to the permit, type “Renewal” in the “Explain reason for requested change and then make desired modifications below.”
Scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Submit for Approval”
Viewing Permit Requests
Under the Permit Request tab on the top navigation bar, a PI or Location Manager can see amendments/applications that have been submitted, their status in the approval process. Edits can be made on amendments/applications that are in the “In-Progress” status.
Viewing Existing Permit
The PI or Location Manager can view details of the permit by navigating to the Permit tab and clicking the “View” button.
When the permit information appears, details about the permit including, permit holder, expiration date, status, inventory and permitted spaces can be identified.
Amendment history can be seen below the initial information.
The below section is the original details of the permit application.
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