L-05-031, Fitness-For-Duty Program Six Month Report
| ML050560052 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Beaver Valley |
| Issue date: | 02/22/2005 |
| From: | Pearce L FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| -RFPFR, L-05-031 | |
| Download: ML050560052 (5) | |
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FENOC Beaver Valley Power Station PO. Box 4 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Shippingport, PA 15077-0004 L William Pearce 724-682-5234 Vice President Fax: 724-43-8069 February 22, 2005 L-05-031 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject:
Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. 1 and No. 2 BY-1 Docket No. 50-334, License No. DPR-66 BV-2 Docket No. 50-412, License No. NPF-73 Fitness-For-Duty Program Six Month Report In accordance with 10 CFR 26.71(d), attached is the Fitness-For-Duty Program Six Month Report for the period of July 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004.
There are no regulatory commitments contained in this letter. If there are any questions concerning this report, please contact Mr. L. R. Freeland, Manager, Regulatory Compliance at 724-682-4284.
Sincerely, L. William Pearce Attachments c:
Mr. T. G. Colburn, NRR Senior Project Manager Mr. P. C. Cataldo, NRC Senior Resident Inspector Mr. S. J. Collins, NRC Region I Administrator
FIRSTENERGY NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY Beaver Valley Power Station FITNESS-FOR-DUTY REPORT PERFORMANCE DATA AND
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS Medical Review Officer (MRO) Six Month Report From July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004, our records indicate the following results:
In the licensee pool, two (2) individuals in the Pre-Access program category were confirmed positive for a single substance, and in the Random program category, one (1) individual experienced a confirmed positive for a single substance.
In the short-term contractor pool, six (6) individuals in the Pre-Access program category were confirmed positive - five confirmed positives for a single substance and one for refusal to test. In the Random program category for short-term contractors, two (2) individuals experienced confirmed positives - one confirmed positive for a single substance and one for refusal to test. In the Follow-Up program category for short-term contractors, one (1) individual experienced a confirmed positive for a single substance.
Pre-Access Program In the licensee personnel Pre-Access program category, two (2) individuals experienced confirmed positives for a single substance during the pre-employment process. The individuals participated in a face-to-face interview with the Medical Review Officer and were provided the opportunity for split sample testing. The Medical Review Officer adjudicated the individuals as confirmed positive, recommended denial of unescorted access and encouraged participation in a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. The offer of employment was rescinded due to the individuals' inability to satisfactorily complete the requirements of employment.
In the short-term contractor personnel Pre-Access program category, there were four (4) confirmed positives for a single substance, one (1) confirmed positive for alcohol and one (1) confirmed positive for refusal to test. All five of the tested individuals participated in separate face-to-face interviews with the Medical Review Officer and were provided the opportunity for the split-specimen to be tested or a blood alcohol draw, as applicable. Of these five, one individual elected to have the split specimen tested at another certified laboratory with results proving positive. The Medical Review Officer adjudicated these five individuals as confirmed positive, recommended denial of unescorted access and encouraged each individual to participate in their respective Employee Assistance Programs.
One individual experienced a confirmed positive for refusal to test. This individual participated in a face-to-face interview with the Medical Review Officer and was encouraged to continue with the testing process and declined.
Based on the individual's refusal to test, the Medical Review Officer adjudicated the individual as confirmed positive and recommended permanent denial of unescorted access.
Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. 1 & 2 Fitness-For-Duty Six Month Report Page 2 Random Program In the licensee personnel Random program category, one (1) individual experienced a second alcohol confirmed positive.
The individual participated in a face-to-face interview with the Medical Review Officer, and was provided and declined the opportunity for an alcohol blood draw. The Medical Review Officer adjudicated the individual as confirmed positive and recommended denial of unescorted access with a mandatory referral to the Employee Assistance Program. The individual experienced a 60-day suspension, was returned to work after completion of mandatory rehabilitation and placed in a three-year follow-up program.
In the short term contractor Random program category, one (1) individual experienced a confirmed positive for a single substance based on medication obtained out of the country and not considered a legal substance in the United States. The substance noted positive is considered a controlled substance in the United States requiring a physician's order for dispensing.
The individual participated in a face-to-face interview with the Medical Review Officer and was provided with the opportunity for split sample testing. The Medical Review Officer adjudicated the individual as confirmed positive, recommended denial of unescorted access and referral for Drug and Alcohol evaluation. Also in this category, one (1) individual provided an initial specimen with temperature out of range.
As required under 10 CFR 26, Appendix A, section 2.4 (g)(14), a second specimen under direct observation was attempted but the individual refused to participate. The individual participated in a face-to-face interview with the Medical Review Officer and was encouraged to continue the testing process but declined. Based on the individual's refusal to participate, the Medical Review Officer adjudicated the individual as confirmed positive which resulted in permanent denial of unescorted access.
Follow-Up Program In the short-term contractor Follow-Up program category, one (1) individual experienced a confirmed positive for a single substance. The individual participated in a face-to-face interview with the Medical Review Officer and was provided with the opportunity for split sample testing.
The Medical Review Officer adjudicated the individual as a confirmed positive, recommended three-year denial of unescorted access and encouraged participation in the employer's respective Employee Assistance Program.
List of Events Reported During the period of July 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004, no events were reported under the provisions of 10 CFR 26.73 by Beaver Valley Power Station.
RTL A5.510Z Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 1 OCFR26 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company December 31. 2004 Company 6 Months Ending Beaver Valley Power Station Location Kenneth E. Halliday. Manager. Nuclear Security 724-682-5072 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
Z Appendix A to 10CFR26 Marijuana
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Amphetamines
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I Cocaine
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Phencyclidine
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I Opiates
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Alcohol (%BAC)
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Testing Results Licensee Employees Long-Term Short-Term Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with Unescorted Access 1,235 570 Categories Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 133 2
1,151 6
For Post accident 2
0 1
0 Cause Observed behavior 1
0 2
0 Random 285 1
136 2
Follow-up 12 0
25 1
Other-0 0
0 0
Total 433 3
1,315 9
Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Mrjaa caie Oits Amphe-Phency-Achl Refusal Madjuana Cocaine Opiates tamines cldine Acohol to Test 1
2 3
4 5
Licensee Employees 2
1 Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors 4
1 1
1 2
Total
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1 1
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