NRC ORDER – ORDER

On February 26, 2008, a Confirmatory Order modifying the license and confirming commitments reached as part of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mediation settlement agreement was issued along with a Severity Level III Notice of Violation and Civil Penalty in the amount of $15,000, to Baxter Healthcare of Puerto Rico regarding their irradiator program. This enforcement action was based on violations resulting from deliberate acts of certain Baxter employees. Specifically, violations included failure to perform preventative maintenance checks of safety systems, failure to conduct safety performance reviews and written tests for two irradiator operators; and failure to maintain complete and accurate records of inspection and maintenance checks and operator performance. The NRC and the licensee agreed to disagree regarding the failure to conduct safety performance reviews and written tests for the two irradiator operators and the associated record requirements. Further, Baxter has taken multiple corrective actions agreed to in the ADR session, including development of specific procedures, training, and processes for which the Order will modify the license to require implementation.