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==Dear Mr. Carpenter:== | ==Dear Mr. Carpenter:== | ||
This refers to a letter dated September 30,1997, from Mr, Ron Hurley of your staff notifying our office of your loss of a polonium-210 anti-static air gun. The air gun (NRD, Inc. Model P-2051, Serial Number 87392) contained 10 millicuries of polonium-210. On or about September 15, 1997, the air gun was discovered missing. Search efforts to recover the missing air gun have proven unsuccessful. Your investigation to date has concluded that the device was inadvertently disposed of as ordinary waste. | This refers to a {{letter dated|date=September 30, 1997|text=letter dated September 30,1997}}, from Mr, Ron Hurley of your staff notifying our office of your loss of a polonium-210 anti-static air gun. The air gun (NRD, Inc. Model P-2051, Serial Number 87392) contained 10 millicuries of polonium-210. On or about September 15, 1997, the air gun was discovered missing. Search efforts to recover the missing air gun have proven unsuccessful. Your investigation to date has concluded that the device was inadvertently disposed of as ordinary waste. | ||
After reviewing this incident, the NRC has determined that a violation of NRC requirements occurred. This violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice). A written response is required. To assist you in your response, we have enclosed a copy of NRC Information Notice 96-28, " Suggested Guidance Relating to Development and implementation of Corrective Action" for your us .;. | After reviewing this incident, the NRC has determined that a violation of NRC requirements occurred. This violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice). A written response is required. To assist you in your response, we have enclosed a copy of NRC Information Notice 96-28, " Suggested Guidance Relating to Development and implementation of Corrective Action" for your us .;. | ||
Although the amount of polonium-210 discarded was small, the violation demonstrates the importance of maintaining adequate control of all radioactive material to ensure that improper handling or disposal does not occur. We caution you that any similar violations in the future may result in additional enforcement action, including the imposition of monetary penalties and/or orders suspending, revoking or modifying your license, in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, the enclosure, and your response to this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR). To the extent possible, your response should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be placed in the POR without redaction. | Although the amount of polonium-210 discarded was small, the violation demonstrates the importance of maintaining adequate control of all radioactive material to ensure that improper handling or disposal does not occur. We caution you that any similar violations in the future may result in additional enforcement action, including the imposition of monetary penalties and/or orders suspending, revoking or modifying your license, in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, the enclosure, and your response to this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR). To the extent possible, your response should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be placed in the POR without redaction. | ||
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| ML20212B650 | |
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| Issue date: | 10/24/1997 |
| From: | Pederson C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Carpenter B AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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| ML20212B655 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99900003 99900003, IEIN-96-028, IEIN-96-28, NUDOCS 9710280164 | |
| Download: ML20212B650 (2) | |
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4 October 24, 1997 Bob Carpenter President Guardian Automotive Trim, Inc, 601 N. Congress Ave.
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SUBJECT:
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Carpenter:
This refers to a letter dated September 30,1997, from Mr, Ron Hurley of your staff notifying our office of your loss of a polonium-210 anti-static air gun. The air gun (NRD, Inc. Model P-2051, Serial Number 87392) contained 10 millicuries of polonium-210. On or about September 15, 1997, the air gun was discovered missing. Search efforts to recover the missing air gun have proven unsuccessful. Your investigation to date has concluded that the device was inadvertently disposed of as ordinary waste.
After reviewing this incident, the NRC has determined that a violation of NRC requirements occurred. This violation is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice). A written response is required. To assist you in your response, we have enclosed a copy of NRC Information Notice 96-28, " Suggested Guidance Relating to Development and implementation of Corrective Action" for your us .;.
Although the amount of polonium-210 discarded was small, the violation demonstrates the importance of maintaining adequate control of all radioactive material to ensure that improper handling or disposal does not occur. We caution you that any similar violations in the future may result in additional enforcement action, including the imposition of monetary penalties and/or orders suspending, revoking or modifying your license, in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, the enclosure, and your response to this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR). To the extent possible, your response should not include any personal privacy, proprietary, or safeguards information so that it can be placed in the POR without redaction.
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