ML17059B607

Licensee Event Report (LER) for the Afrri Triga Reactor Facility

ML17059B607
Person / Time
Site:	Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
Issue date:	02/09/2017
From:	Huff L A US Dept of Defense, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
52461
Download: ML17059B607 (3)

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ARMED FORCES RADIOBIOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE 8901 WISCONSIN AVENUE BETHESDA, MARYLAND 20889-5603 DIR U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Director, Office of nuclear reactor regulation Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen: 9 February 2017 Attached is the Licensee Event Report (LER) for the reportable event that occurred on 27 December 2016, and was reported to the USNRC Operations Center and the AFRRI

• Project Manager Mr. AlexanderAdams telephonically (NRC Notification Number 52461), submitted under lOCFR 73.71. The point of contact for further information is Stephen Miller, Reactor Facility Director at (301) 295-9245, stephen.miller@usuhs.edu Copy to: USNRC Director of security policy,

• Sincerely, Lester A. Huff Col, USAF Director Office of nuclear and incident response Licensee Event Report For the AFRRI TRIGA Reactor Facility Docket 50-170 Ci -r DATE Abstract At approximately 9:00 on 27 December 2016, a reactor staff member discovered a handgun in the open pocket of a backpack belonging to another reactor staff member. The staff member contacted the Security Operations Sargent who took possession of the weapon, rendered it safe and the base police were called. The individual was taken into custody by the base police. The RFD was notified at approximately 10:00 The event was reported telephonically to the NRC Operations Center as required. (report number 52461). Immediate actions included taking possession of the weapon and immediately revoking the individual's access to AFRRI spaces.

• The incident was processed by the base police, and it was determined that the possession of a handgun by the military member was not a willful act, and the individual was not charged. The incident was returned to the Brigade .for disposition. Subsequent discussions with the Brigade Commander and Command Master Chief were held on. 13 January. It was decided that the individual would not be allowed access back into the AFRRI complex. After investigation, it was determined that the actions of all personnel involved in the incident were appropriate. The weapon was removed and the individual was denied access, his person and vehicle searched, and he was turned over to the base police for processing. The individual who discovered the weapon was commended for her swift action to ensure the safety of the staff. Description of Corrective Actions Facility management investigated the circumstances of the event,.and concluded that the weapon being introduced into the facility was not a willful act and that the offending individual did not have malevolent intent. The following corrective actions will be completed. 1. Access to the AFRRI complex was permanently revoked and all keys returned. 2. A new sign will be placed at the entrance to the Controlled Access Area 3161. 3. All licensed personnel and trainees will be asked to sign a statement stating that they understand that the introduction of a weapon into the facility is a federal crime and will be prosecuted. Reference to Any Previous Similar Events A review of records for the past 10 years did not find any similar events. Point of Contact for any Questions Point of contact for additional information is Stephen Miller, Reactor Facility Director, (301) 295-9245