NRC Forces Isotopes Inc. to Fix Seven Radiation Safety Blunders
Published Date: 11/20/2025
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission made International Isotopes, Inc. promise to fix seven safety slip-ups involving radiation control and management. Starting September 30, 2025, INIS must boost its Radiation Safety Committee’s work and keep a closer eye on radiation levels at its facility. These changes help keep everyone safer without any new fees or delays.
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Independent health physicist added to safety panel
INIS must name an independent, certified health physicist (CHP) to serve as a quorum member of its Radiation Safety (ALARA) Committee. INIS must provide the consultant's qualifications to the NRC within 120 days of the Order (effective September 30, 2025), the NRC will respond within 30 days, and the consultant will serve through December 31, 2028.
Comprehensive radiological assessment for tenants and public
INIS must perform a written radiological assessment addressing effects on tenants, sublessees, and members of the public and ensure operations do not exceed the limits in 10 CFR 20.1301. INIS must submit the assessment to the independent ALARA Committee member within 180 days of the Order (or within 30 days of appointing that member), have the member review within 90 days, have the ALARA Committee act within 30 days of that review, and report the Committee's decisions and implementation schedule to the NRC within 30 days.
Mandatory employee and contractor training
INIS must develop a 30–45 minute lessons-learned presentation within 60 days of the Order (effective September 30, 2025) and deliver it to all INIS employees and contractors. INIS must also train employees and contractors at least once in each calendar year 2026, 2027, and 2028, keep training records, and train new hires within 30 days of their start date through December 31, 2028.
Inventory and tracking of sealed sources
Within 60 days of the Order (effective September 30, 2025), INIS must adopt a process to track sealed sources it manufactures, keep them in its inventory until transfer, and ensure accountability until transfer to authorized recipients.
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