ENS Event | |
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05:00 Feb 16, 2023 | |
| Title | Unplanned Contamination Event |
| Event Description | The following information was provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (Department / DEP) via email:
On February 16, 2023, the licensee informed the Department of a contamination event involving Cobalt 60. It is reportable as per 10 CFR 30.50(b)(1). On February 16, 2023, the licensee received an exclusive use shipment of boxes of equipment from Dresden Nuclear Station. Upon surveying the conveyance after unloading, the licensee found a small area of contamination approximately 2" x 2" in surface area on the bed of the trailer outside of where the boxes were positioned. The licensee isolated the trailer at its facility, decontaminated the area of contamination, resurveyed the trailer, and released it. The licensee informed their client, Dresden Nuclear Station, of the issue. The DEP is currently in contact with the licensee and will update this event as soon as more information is provided. The Department will perform a reactive inspection. More information will be provided as received. Pennsylvania Event Number: PA230007 |
| Where | |
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| Veolia Es Alaron, Llc Wampum, Pennsylvania (NRC Region 1) | |
| License number: | PA-0678 |
| Organization: | Pa Bureau Of Radiation Protection |
| Reporting | |
| Agreement State | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+31.98 h1.333 days <br />0.19 weeks <br />0.0438 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Joshua Myers 12:59 Feb 17, 2023 |
| NRC Officer: | Adam Koziol |
| Last Updated: | Feb 17, 2023 |
| 56370 - NRC Website | |
Veolia Es Alaron, Llc with Agreement State | |
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[Table view]Agreement State Unplanned Contamination Event 2023-02-16T05:00:00 | |