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Radioactive Waste

Radiation safety includes the purchase of radioactive materials and the disposal of radioactive waste. It is under the direction of the University's Radiation Safety Officer, Gayle Shipley.

She can be reached at the following location and phone:

Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Studies 70
Bellingham, WA 98225-9070

Phone: 360-650-6512
Fax: 360-650-6514

Page Updated 07.06.2010

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