Federal Register #NRC-2026-4489

NRC Confirmatory Order to Air Force: Safety and Procedure Enhancements at Kirtland AFB

This notice concerns a regulatory enforcement action by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) involving the Department of the Air Force (DAF). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Department of the Air Force (DAF) is the subject of the order - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned - No products or services are being procured - Notable Requirements: - DAF must implement measures to improve the effectiveness of its Radioisotope Committee - Update operating and maintenance procedures for its panoramic irradiator at Kirtland Air Force Base - Enhance safety culture expectations - Make procedural and training enhancements - The order is regulatory and not related to procurement, construction, or acquisition of goods/services

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a Confirmatory Order to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) documenting commitments made as part of a settlement agreement following an alternative dispute resolution mediation session. The mediation addressed apparent violations related to a stuck source event at the panoramic irradiator at Kirtland Air Force Base. The DAF committed to improving the effectiveness of its Radioisotope Committee, updating operating and maintenance procedures, and promoting safety culture expectations. The order is effective upon issuance and includes various procedural and training enhancements to ensure compliance and safety.

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