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      Cs-137 sealed source lost in Western Australia

      A rendering of the sealed source capsule’s appearance. (Image: DFES)

      Authorities are searching 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) of Australia’s Great Northern Highway, between Perth and the remote town of Newman, for a lost sealed-source capsule containing cesium-137. The source was part of a density gauge used by mining company Rio Tinto at its mining operations in Western Australia.

      The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) of Western Australia reported that the density gauge containing a 6-mm-diameter (0.24-inch-diameter) by 8-mm-height (0.31-inch-height) source capsule was sent by flatbed truck to Perth for repair, leaving Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri mine site in Western Australia on January 12 and arriving in Perth on January 16. The package containing the gauge, however, was not inspected until January 25.

      Upon opening the package, it was found that the gauge was broken apart with one of four mounting bolts missing. The source itself and all screws on the gauge were also missing. It is assumed that vibrations from the truck broke the gauge apart and allowed the screws and capsule to fall through the bolt hole and away from the truck. DFES said they were notified of the loss on the evening of January 25.

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Schedule Timeline

Sunday — August 7, 2022
7:45AM EDT
    Events
  • Golf Breakfast (The Rookery) — Events
8:00AM EDT
    Events
  • Exhibitor Move In (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Events
8:30AM EDT
    Events
  • 2022 UWC Golf Tournament (The Rookery) — Events
1:00PM EDT
    Events
  • Golf Luncheon (The Rookery) — Events
2:00PM EDT
    Events
  • Registration open 2:00-7:00 pm (Calusa North Foyer) — Registration Desk Hours
6:00PM EDT
    Events
  • Opening Reception (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Events
  • Vendor Technology Expo hours: 6:00-8:00 pm (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Events
Monday — August 8, 2022
7:00AM EDT
    Events
  • Breakfast in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
  • Vendor Technology Expo hours: 7:00 am-3:30 pm — Events
  • Registration open 7:00 am-4:00 pm (Calusa North Foyer) — Registration Desk Hours
8:00AM EDT
    Sessions
  • Plenary 1 - Always Reliable, Getting Stronger (Banyan 1)
10:00AM EDT
    Events
  • Refreshment Break in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
10:30AM EDT
    Sessions
  • INPO IER 21-4 and Supply Chain State of The Union (Banyan 1)
  • Key Areas for Cost Reduction Opportunities, Analysis & Discussion (Calusa 10)
  • Leveraging New Reactor Innovations for Operating Reactors (Banyan 3)
  • Learning Methods (Calusa 8-9)
  • State of the Industry in Plant Reliability (Banyan 2)
  • Leadership Thoughts and Perspectives/HR Trends (Calusa 11-12)
12:00PM EDT
    Events
  • Lunch in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
1:30PM EDT
    Sessions
  • INPO IER 21-4 and Parts Quality (Banyan 1)
  • Reducing O&M Costs Through Technology and Business Transformation (Calusa 10)
  • Isotope Production (Cobalt and others) Production (Banyan 3)
  • Transformative Change for Developing Engineers (Calusa 8-9)
  • Effective Implementation of IER 21-04 (Banyan 2)
  • Worker of the Future Panel /State of Energy Industry Talent and Challenges (Calusa 11-12)
3:00PM EDT
    Events
  • Refreshment Break in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
3:30PM EDT
    Sessions
  • The Unintended Consequences of Cost Savings Initiatives (Banyan 1)
  • Discussion Panel on Cost Reduction Opportunities Adapted from Wider-Adjacent Nuclear Industry (Calusa 10)
  • Utilities and Bitcoin Mining (Banyan 3)
  • Applying Modernization of Training & Qualification (Calusa 8-9)
  • Processes for Ensuring Equipment Reliability (Banyan 2)
  • Workforce Planning/Roundtable Discussion (Calusa 11-12)
Tuesday — August 9, 2022
7:00AM EDT
    Events
  • Breakfast in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
  • Registration open 7:00 am-4:00 pm (Calusa North Foyer) — Registration Desk Hours
  • Vendor Technology Expo hours: 7:00 am-7:00 pm (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Events
8:00AM EDT
    Sessions
  • Plenary 2 - Always Innovating – Getting Smarter (Banyan 1)
10:00AM EDT
    Events
  • Refreshment Break in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
10:30AM EDT
    Sessions
  • Inventory Management - Everybody Needs It; Nobody (Really) Wants to Own It (Banyan 1)
  • Successes in Cost Reduction (Calusa 10)
  • 80 & 100 Year Plant License Renewal (Banyan 3)
  • Modernization - Break Out Sessions (Calusa 8-9)
  • Long-term Reliability through Capital Investment (Banyan 2)
  • Leadership and Talent Development/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Calusa 11-12)
12:00PM EDT
    Events
  • Lunch in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
1:30PM EDT
    Sessions
  • Ensuring Supply Chain Reliability During Pandemics, War, Market Changes, and other Events (Banyan 1)
  • The Story of Outage Cost Reduction (Calusa 10)
  • Hydrogen Production (Banyan 3)
  • Regulatory Changes - Operator Training Pipeline Streamlining (Calusa 8-9)
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance, Where we are and Where we are Headed (Banyan 2)
  • Legal Updates/Utility Best Practices (Calusa 11-12)
3:00PM EDT
    Events
  • Refreshment Break in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
3:30PM EDT
    Sessions
  • Improving Utility / Supplier Engagement (Is There a Better Way?) (Banyan 1)
  • Successes in Reducing Nuclear Utility Costs Through Outsourcing (Calusa 10)
  • Innovative Roles for Nuclear Roll-up Panel Discussion (Banyan 3)
  • Developing Leaders (Calusa 8-9)
  • Utilizing Monitoring and Diagnostics Centers to Improve Equipment Reliability (Banyan 2)
  • Nuclear Pay & Benefits / Roundtable Discussion (Calusa 11-12)
5:00PM EDT
    Events
  • Cocktail Reception & Vendor Raffle in Exhibit Hall (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Events
7:00PM EDT
    Events
  • Tuesday Evening Event: The Utility Working Carnival (Palms Ballroom) — Events
Wednesday — August 10, 2022
7:30AM EDT
    Events
  • Breakfast in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
  • Registration open 7:30-10:30 am (Calusa North Foyer) — Registration Desk Hours
  • Vendor Technology Expo hours: 7:30-10:30 am (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Events
8:30AM EDT
    Sessions
  • Plenary 3 - Always Advancing - Sustaining the Fleet (Banyan 1)
10:00AM EDT
    Events
  • Refreshment Break in Expo (Calusa Ballroom 2-7) — Breaks and Meals
10:30AM EDT
    Sessions
  • Wrap up Session (Banyan 1)
  • Wrap up Session (Calusa 10)
  • Wrap up Session (Banyan 3)
  • Wrap up Session (Calusa 8-9)
  • Wrap up Session (Banyan 2)
  • Labor Relations / Today's Workforce; Post Pandemic Update (Calusa 11-12)
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