by themidwest | Dec 4, 2023 | Inspections, Reports and other Publications, Sealed Sources
November 2023 HIGH-RISK RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Opportunities Exist to Improve the Security of Sources No Longer in Use “Radioactive sources” refers to nuclear materials that emit radiation and are sealed in containers that are specifically designed for use...
by themidwest | Oct 4, 2017 | Inspections, Penalties, Request for Proposals
On September 7, 2017, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that the agency has proposed a $7,000 civil penalty against Allen County Cardiology for the failure to perform daily surveys and weekly tests while handling licensed radioactive material for use...
by themidwest | Feb 22, 2017 | Inspections
On February 14, 2017, NRC announced that the agency has issued an Order barring a radiographer from participating in NRC-licensed activities for one year. The enforcement action against Curtis Thompson is based on his deliberate actions in performing radiographic...
by themidwest | Dec 10, 2016 | Inspections
On December 12, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that the agency has begun a special inspection at the Columbia Generating Station to review circumstances surrounding the shipment of some low-level waste to a disposal facility. The plant,...
by themidwest | May 27, 2016 | Inspections, Meetings
On May 26, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held a public meeting to discuss the agency’s annual review of safety performance of the Monticello nuclear power plant. Northern States Power Co.-Minnesota operates the plant. It is located in...
by themidwest | May 24, 2016 | Inspections, Meetings
On May 25, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held a public open house to discuss the agency’s annual review of safety performance of the Point Beach nuclear plant. The two-unit plant is operated by NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC and is located in Two...
