Event Notification Report for March 30, 2026
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/29/2026 - 03/30/2026
Non-Agreement State
Event Number: 58212
Rep Org: Indiana University
Licensee: Indiana University
Region: 3
City: Indianapolis State: IN
County:
License #: 13-02752-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Christopher Harvey
HQ OPS Officer: Robert A. Thompson
Licensee: Indiana University
Region: 3
City: Indianapolis State: IN
County:
License #: 13-02752-03
Agreement: N
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Christopher Harvey
HQ OPS Officer: Robert A. Thompson
Notification Date: 03/20/2026
Notification Time: 14:28 [ET]
Event Date: 03/20/2026
Event Time: 12:05 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/20/2026
Notification Time: 14:28 [ET]
Event Date: 03/20/2026
Event Time: 12:05 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/20/2026
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - Surface Contam Levels > Limits
10 CFR Section:
20.1906(d)(1) - Surface Contam Levels > Limits
Person (Organization):
Rodriguez, Lionel (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Rodriguez, Lionel (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
PACKAGE EXCEEDED EXTERNAL CONTAMINATION LIMITS
The following is a summary of information provided by the licensee via phone:
The licensee reported that a package containing 18 mCi of C-11 as acetate was found to have 739 dpm/cm^2 smearable surface contamination on receipt. This exceeds the reportable limit of 10 CFR 71.87(i). The C-11 was contained in a 5 mL syringe in a shielded container inside the package. No damage to the package was reported. No contamination was found in the interior of the package after it was opened.
The package was shipped between two licensee facilities, BRTC Radiopharmacy and the Goodman Hall PET Research Facility, by a licensee transport. The licensee reported that the receiving facility will be surveyed as part of routine end-of-day activities.
The following is a summary of information provided by the licensee via phone:
The licensee reported that a package containing 18 mCi of C-11 as acetate was found to have 739 dpm/cm^2 smearable surface contamination on receipt. This exceeds the reportable limit of 10 CFR 71.87(i). The C-11 was contained in a 5 mL syringe in a shielded container inside the package. No damage to the package was reported. No contamination was found in the interior of the package after it was opened.
The package was shipped between two licensee facilities, BRTC Radiopharmacy and the Goodman Hall PET Research Facility, by a licensee transport. The licensee reported that the receiving facility will be surveyed as part of routine end-of-day activities.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 58217
Facility: Cook
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Scott Banner
HQ OPS Officer: Jon Lilliendahl
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Scott Banner
HQ OPS Officer: Jon Lilliendahl
Notification Date: 03/26/2026
Notification Time: 03:26 [ET]
Event Date: 03/25/2026
Event Time: 20:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/26/2026
Notification Time: 03:26 [ET]
Event Date: 03/25/2026
Event Time: 20:06 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/26/2026
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Stoedter, Karla (R3DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
Stoedter, Karla (R3DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"On March 25, 2026, at 2006 EDT, a security supervisor had a confirmed positive test result for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty (FFD) test. The employee's access to the plant has been denied.
"This notification is being made under 10 CFR 26.719 (b)(2)(ii), significant FFD policy violations or programmatic failures, as a twenty-four (24) hour report.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"On March 25, 2026, at 2006 EDT, a security supervisor had a confirmed positive test result for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty (FFD) test. The employee's access to the plant has been denied.
"This notification is being made under 10 CFR 26.719 (b)(2)(ii), significant FFD policy violations or programmatic failures, as a twenty-four (24) hour report.
"The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 58218
Facility: Vogtle 3/4
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-AP1000,[4] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: Chris Brandt
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Region: 2 State: GA
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-AP1000,[4] W-AP1000
NRC Notified By: Chris Brandt
HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West
Notification Date: 03/26/2026
Notification Time: 13:49 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2026
Event Time: 05:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/26/2026
Notification Time: 13:49 [ET]
Event Date: 03/26/2026
Event Time: 05:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/26/2026
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - Fitness For Duty
Person (Organization):
Smith, Steven (R2DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
Smith, Steven (R2DO)
FFD Group, (EMAIL)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 4 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
FITNESS FOR DUTY
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"At 0500 EDT on March 26, 2026, the presence of a prohibited substance was discovered within the protected area. Local law enforcement has been contacted.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via phone and email:
"At 0500 EDT on March 26, 2026, the presence of a prohibited substance was discovered within the protected area. Local law enforcement has been contacted.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Agreement State
Event Number: 58214
Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency
Licensee: Equistar Chemicals
Region: 3
City: Morris State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01737-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kim Stice
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Licensee: Equistar Chemicals
Region: 3
City: Morris State: IL
County:
License #: IL-01737-01
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: Kim Stice
HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol
Notification Date: 03/23/2026
Notification Time: 13:26 [ET]
Event Date: 03/20/2026
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/23/2026
Notification Time: 13:26 [ET]
Event Date: 03/20/2026
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/23/2026
Emergency Class: Non Emergency
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
10 CFR Section:
Agreement State
Person (Organization):
Stoedter, Karla (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
Stoedter, Karla (R3DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICATION (EMAIL)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - STUCK SHUTTER
The following is a summary of information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the Agency) via phone and email:
On March 20, 2026, the Agency was notified after hours via email regarding a stuck shutter on a Vega model SH-F2 (serial number 2767CO) containing 300 mCi of Cs-137. The normally open, vessel mounted gauge was found stuck open during routine maintenance. No vessel entry or potential elevated exposures are expected.
On March 21, 2026, maintenance personnel lubricated the shutter and were able to successfully close the shutter. The shutter will be left in the closed position and locked out pending replacement. This matter is considered closed.
IL Event Number: IL260009
The following is a summary of information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the Agency) via phone and email:
On March 20, 2026, the Agency was notified after hours via email regarding a stuck shutter on a Vega model SH-F2 (serial number 2767CO) containing 300 mCi of Cs-137. The normally open, vessel mounted gauge was found stuck open during routine maintenance. No vessel entry or potential elevated exposures are expected.
On March 21, 2026, maintenance personnel lubricated the shutter and were able to successfully close the shutter. The shutter will be left in the closed position and locked out pending replacement. This matter is considered closed.
IL Event Number: IL260009
Page Last Reviewed/Updated March 30, 2026, 04:47 am EDT