NRC ORDER – ORDER

On February 24, 2009, a Confirmatory Order (effective immediately) was issued to Schlumberger Technology Corporation (Schlumberger) to confirm commitments made as a result of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settlement agreement. NRC identified two violations during inspection and investigation involving: (1) a willful failure to maintain required records complete and accurate as required by 10 CFR 30.9, and (2) failure to maintain control over licensed material as required by 10 CFR 20.1802. In response to these violations, the licensee requested ADR. As part of the agreement, Schlumberger agreed to take a number of actions including developing and implementing an enhanced accountability and security program for licensed materials, conducting additional line management reviews of the radiation safety program, and paying a civil penalty in the base amount of $3250. In recognition of these and other actions, as well as those actions already completed, the NRC agreed not to pursue further enforcement action against Schlumberger for the violations.