This notification is being made in pursuant to Exelon Reportability manual RAD 1.11 and 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2). At 11:30
CST on 12/17/03, Radiation Protection Technician notified the Shift Manager that a Radiation Shipment (03-1216-02) was received at LaSalle from Duratek (Memphis, TN) that exceeded 200 mrem/hr on the external surface of the package. In accordance with 10 CFR 71.47(b)(1) the package was not in a closed transport vehicle and thus did not meet the exclusion to allow the package to be greater than 200 mrem/hr and less than 1000 mrem/hr. The as found readings on the package were measured at 211 mrem/hr and verified with a second instrument at 207 mrem/hr. The package was also surveyed for contamination and found to be free of loose contamination. Pursuant to 10 CFR 20.1906(d)(2), the final delivery carrier (R&R Trucking Co) was also notified of this event.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.