L-09-008, Transmittal of Fitness-For-Duty Performance Data for the Time Period from July 1, 2008 Through December 31, 2008
| ML090700220 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Perry  |
| Issue date: | 02/25/2009 |
| From: | Bezilla M FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| L-09-008 | |
| Download: ML090700220 (7) | |
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FENOC FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company Perry Nuclear Power Station 10 Center Road Perry, Ohio 44081 Mark B. Bezilla 440-280-5382 Vice President Fax: 440-280-8029 February 25, 2009'i L-09-008 ATTN: Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
SUBJECT:
Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1 Docket No. 50-440, License No. NPF-58 Fitness-For-Duty Performance Data As referenced in 10 CFR 26.71(d) [54 FR 24494, June 7, 1989, as amended at 57 FR 55444, Nov. 25, 1992], the previously applicable regulatory requirement, enclosed are the "Semiannual Fitness for Duty Performance Data" report and the "Summary of Management Actions" report for the Perry Nuclear Power Plant. The enclosures cover the time period from July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008.
Subsequent submittals of Fitness-For-Duty Program Performance Data will be in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 26.717, "Fitness-For-Duty Program Performance Data."
There are no regulatory commitments contained in this'letter. If there are any questions, or if additional information is required, please contact Mr. Robert B. Coad, Manager-Regulatory Compliance, at (440) 280-5328.
Sincerely, Mark Bezilla
Enclosures:
A. Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data B. Summary of Management Actions cc: NRR Project Manager 1,'.:.NRC Resident Inspector Office
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Enclosure A L-09-008 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Page 1 of 3
Enclosure A L-09-008.
Page 2 of 3 Fitness forDuty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10CFR26 NOP-LP-1002-01 Rev.00 FirstEnergy Corporation (FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company)'
Company Perry Nuclear Power Plant - 10 Center Road -
Perry, Ohio 44081 Location Maureen Gilday-Gulliford, Access Authorization Supervisor Contact Name Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
El Appendix A to 10CFR26 December 31, 2008 6 Months Ending (440) 280-5830 Phone (include area code)
Marijuana Cocaine Opiates greater) 100/15 300/150 300/300 Amphetamines Phencyclidine Alcohol (%BAC) 1,000/500 25/25
.04%
.03%.(work status 1 hr. or greater)
.02% (work status 2 hrs. or T
R Long-Term Short-Term Testing Results Licensee Employees Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with 941 N/A 308 Unescorted Access Categories
__Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 64 0
332 4
Post accident 12 0
4 0
For:
Cause Observed behavior 3-0
- 1 0
Random 263 0
71 1
Follow-up 33 0
27 0
Other-179 0
0 0
Total 554 0
435 5
(CI 0
CA)
I-CD 00 m
0 0Cn
-CD Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Amphe-Phency-Refusal Marijuana Cocaine Opiates tamines clidine Alcohol to Test 1
2 3
4 5
Licensee Employees 0
0 0
0 0
0 Long-Term Contractors 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Short-Term Contractors 2
2 1
0 0
1 0
Total 2
2 1
0 0
1 0
I6 One contractor employee tested positive for two illegal substances.
Enclosure B L-09-008 Summary of Management Actions Page 1 of 3
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Enclosure B L-09-008 Page 2 of 3 Management Actions Taken Drug and alcohol testing results for the reporting period are described in Enclosure A.
Three (3) contractor personnel, who received pre-access drug testing, were confirmed to be positive. One (1) contractor person, who received a random drug test, was confirmed to be positive.
One (1) contractor person, who received a pre-access alcohol test, was confirmed to be positive.
This positive alcohol result was based on the amount of alcohol being greater than.020% and the employee having a status of being at work for two hours, or greater, in accordance with Nuclear Operating Procedure (NOP-LP-1 002) "Fitness for Duty Program." Pursuant to NOP-LP-1 002 requirements, these individuals were denied plant access. They were informed-of their right to appeal and were explained the procedural requirements for re-establishing unescorted access to the Protected Area. Some contractor personnel have exercised their right to appeal. To date, one (1) contractor person has been re-established for.unescorted access.
One (1) licensee employee and one (1) contractor person, who received random testing, were found to have alcohol levels, but below the NOP-LP-1 002 established cut-off levels. These individuals were turned over to their site representative(s) for exiting of the site.
As part of the Follow-Up Testing program, thirty-three (33) individuals were subject to unannounced follow-up testing (a total of 60 tests completed) during this reporting period. All test results were negative.
Initiatives Taken On September 29, 2008, FENOC implemented a new vendor supplied database system that houses and processes information for both the Access Authorization and Fitness-for-Duty Programs. This information system automates and simplifies the FENOC Fleet Access Authorization, Fitness-for-Duty and Behavior Observation Programs. This system replaced multiple databases and eliminated extra work for both Supervisors and Access Authorization/Health Services Personnel. This system incorporates and standardizes processes, programs and procedures; including, the Annual Supervisory Reviews (ASR), monthly Access Control List (ACL), and the generation of the random Fitness-for-Duty program. Efficiencies were gained by eliminating multiple data entry points and by reducing file maintenance.
An investigation revealed that two licensee security officers were associated with illegal drugs. One security officer admitted to illegal drug use while on vacation and following his return to work. The other security officer was involved in a domestic dispute where the local police department responded.
This incident resulted in charges for domestic violence, possession of cocaine, and possession of drug instruments. For Cause testing was completed for both security officers. The results were found to be negative. Company employment was terminated for both security officers. NRC Region III is concerned with these two events as they indicate a potential for a more widespread drug abuse problem. In response to this NRC concern, and with FENOC's responsibility to continue providing high assurance that plant personnel are fit for duty to perform their duties in a safe, reliable, secure, and trustworthy manner, FENOC implemented an accelerated random testing program for Security employees (in addition to following 10 CFR 26 random testing program requirements). During this reporting period, the accelerated tests results have all been negative.
Enclosure B L-09-008 Page 3 of 3 During this reporting period, the Fitness for Duty Program included communicating information on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to site personnel.
During this reporting period, NOP-LP-1 002 was revised (revision 14). Additional verbiage was added to clarify the Working Hour Guidelines section.
Reported Events There were no-reported events during this reporting period.