The following information was received from the
Arkansas Department of Health, Radiation Control:
On February 11, 2022, Clearwater Paper Corporation notified ADH Radiation Control that a gauge had a stuck shutter. During routine leak tests on February 10, 2022, the licensee noted that the shutter would not close. The gauge is identified as a Berthold Model LB 300 L source holder containing 1.54 milliCuries of Cobalt-60. The gauge remains in the normal use location with signage.
The licensee has contacted the vendor who stated that this model is no longer available. The licensee intends to research an applicable replacement.
In accordance with RH-1502.f.2 (10 CFR 30.50(b)(2)), the malfunctioning shutter is reportable within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. The State of Arkansas is awaiting a written report from the licensee and final disposition information for the gauge."
Arkansas Event Number: AR-2022-02