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REGULATIONS

Memo To:    Radioactive Material Users
From:    Eileen Normoyle
Sr. Medical Health Physicist
Date:    December 18, 2002
Subject:    Nuclear Regulatory Commission Inspection

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspected the University of Pennsylvania's use of radioactive material from December 9 through December 12, 2002. We will receive the official inspection results in 30 days, but it is likely that the following two violations will be identified:
  1. Failure to monitor a labeled package upon receipt
  2. Improper disposal/loss of control of a package containing 1 mCi S-35
Please review the package receipt and opening procedures [pdf] with your staff and post it in your lab. We will be inspecting your package receipt procedures during quarterly audits, and asking lab staff to demonstrate their procedures.

Please let me know if you have questions or need more information.


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