⚛️NRC Issues Confirmatory Order to Patriot Engineering
In the Matter of Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc.; Confirmatory Order Modifying License
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a Confirmatory Order to Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc., to memorialize the agreement reached during an alternative dispute resolution mediation session held on February 18, 2025. The Confirmatory Order contains commitments made to resolve three apparent violations of NRC requirements relating to the loss and subsequent recovery of portable moisture density gauge on November 15, 2023. The commitments include actions by Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc., to establish roles and responsibilities for site radiation safety officers, develop and implement an inspection program of gauge users, label gauges with licensee contact information, use tracking devices to monitor the location of the gauges, and develop a training program for gauge users and site radiation safety officers. The Confirmatory Order is effective upon issuance.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text details a Confirmatory Order from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding regulatory compliance and actions required by Patriot Engineering, which affects operational practices, employee training, and safety management for gauge handling. The implications involve heightened regulatory scrutiny and financial liabilities, which may require investment in compliance programs.