ENS 40127

v t e ENS Event
04:00 Sep 2, 2003
Title	Loss of Chemical Agent Alarm Containing Americium-241
Event Description	A U.S. Army Chemical Agent Alarm (SN #Z03-D-17464, Source # Z03-C-17468) has been reported missing from its unit, normally stationed in Fort Lee, Virginia. This device was sited before it was deployed overseas with the 319th Engineer Company in Kuwait. Upon its unit's return, the alarm could not be located. The device contains an Americium-241 source (300 microcuries). This alarm is used for perimeter warning of chemical attack. The U.S. Army is investigating as to the whereabouts of this device. Any findings made will be reported as updates to this event report.

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Where
U.S. Army Biological Chemical Command Aberdeen, Maryland (NRC Region 1)
License number:	19-30563-01
Organization:	U.S. Army
Reporting

10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(i)
Time - Person (Reporting Time:+15.18 h0.633 days <br />0.0904 weeks <br />0.0208 months <br />)
Opened:	David Collins 19:11 Sep 2, 2003
NRC Officer:	Nathan Sanfilippo
Last Updated:	Sep 2, 2003
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U.S. Army Biological Chemical Command with 10 CFR 20.2201(a)(1)(i)
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