February 4, 2003

Issued to BNFL, Inc., related to Quality Assurance Issues during Converter Dismantlement Activities at the East Tennessee Technology Park

On February 4, 2003, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Preliminary Notice of Violation (EA-2003-01) to BNFL, Inc. for violations of 10 C.F.R. 830 associated with the July 25, 2001, and June 27, 2002, tube bundle fires that occurred during converter dismantlement activities at DOE's East Tennessee Technology Park.