NRC hits Philadelphia VA with $227,500 fine

Mar 16, 2010

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed a $227,500 fine against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for violations of NRC regulations associated with errors in the prostate brachytherapy program at the VA hospital in Philadelphia.

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