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ENS 487297 February 2013 06:00:00Agreement StateAgreement State Report - Process Gauge Shutter Stuck OpenThe following report was received from State of Texas Radiation Branch via e-mail: On February 7, 2013, the Agency (State of Texas Radiation Branch) was notified by the licensee that the shutter on an Ohmart model SH-F1A nuclear gauge was stuck in the open position. The gauge contains a 50 millicurie cesium - 137 source. Open is the normal operating position for this gauge. The licensee has notified their personnel that no entry into the vessel the gauge is mounted on is allowed until the gauge is repaired. The manufacturer has been contacted and arrangements to repair the gauge are being completed. The failure does not create an exposure risk to any individual. This gauge had previously failed in February of 2012 (EN47691). Additional information will be provided as it is received in accordance with SA - 300. Texas Report: I-9039.