ML022390576
| ML022390576 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 08/22/2002 |
| From: | Bauer S Arizona Public Service Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 102-04827-SAB/TNW/CJJ | |
| Download: ML022390576 (7) | |
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Scott A. Bauer Department Leader 10 CFR 26.71(d)
Regulatory Affairs Tel 623/393-5978 Mail Station 7636 Palo Verde Nuclear Fax 623/393-5442 P 0 Box 52034 Generating Station e-mail sbauer@apsc com Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 102-04827-SABITNW/CJJ August 22, 2002 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Station P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001
Dear Sirs:
Subject:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS)
Units 1, 2, & 3 Docket Nos. STN 50-52815291530 Fitness-For-Duty Program Semiannual Performance Report Pursuant to 10 CFR 26.71(d), Arizona Public Service Company hereby provides, as an enclosure to this letter, the Fitness-For-Duty Program Semiannual Performance Report for the reporting period of January 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002.
No commitments are being made to the NRC by this letter. Should you have any questions, please contact Thomas N. Weber at (623) 393-5764.
Sincerely, SAB/TNW/CJJ/kg Enclosure cc:
E. W. Merschoff (all w/enclosure)
J. N. Donohew D. G. Naujock N. L. Salgado A member of the STARS (Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing) Alliance Callaway 0 Comanche Peak 0 Diablo Canyon 0 Palo Verde
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ENCLOSURE ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY FITNESS-FOR-DUTY PROGRAM SEMIANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT JANUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002
SEMIANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT January 1, 2002 - June 30, 2002 PREPARED BY:
William G. Thomack II Signature 27,L-t APPROVED BY:
Michael V. Priebe REVIEWED BY:
David N. Heler Signature 2
Date Signature 7-D2/46at Date
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Introduction The Arizona Public Service Company (APS) Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) Program continues to remain successful in its mission to maintain a drug-free workplace. During this reporting period, APS conducted 1502 tests. Of these, 646 were administered on a random basis. An equivalent annual testing rate of 50.9 percent was achieved during this reporting period.
APS experienced two confirmed positive random drug and alcohol tests during this reporting period. Therefore, the percentage of confirmed positive random drug and alcohol tests for this period is 0.3 percent.
Analysis of Program Results The confirmed positive drug and alcohol test results for this reporting period by type of test and type of drug are summarized in Table I and 2, respectively, and are discussed below.
Pre-Access Testing:
Amphetamines 3
Cocaine 2
Marijuana 4
Refusal 1
Total 10 confirmed positive tests Comments: APS tested a total of 711 individuals under the Pre-Access Testing category during this reporting period. Nine individuals tested positive and one refused testing. All of the individuals were contractors. Site access was denied and they were released to their employer.
Random Testing:
Alcohol 2
Total 2
confirmed positive tests Comments: APS tested a total of 646 individuals under the Random Testing category during this reporting period. Two individuals tested positive. Both individuals were APS employees.
These employees were referred to EAP, completed the recommended treatment program, and are currently in a Follow-up Testing program.
For Cause Testing:
Cocaine 1
Total I
confirmed positive test Comments: APS tested a total of 20 individuals under the For Cause Testing category during this reporting period. For Cause testing includes: behavior observation, post accident, suspected adulteration of specimens, or an odor of alcohol beverage on an individual. One contractor tested positive. The individual's site access was suspended and he was released to his employer.
Other Testing:
Marijuana 1
Total 1
confirmed positive test Comments: There were 95 tests completed under this category. All of the tests were in the category of pre-employment. There was one positive result in this category. The individual was not hired.
Reportable Events There were no reportable events during this reporting period.
Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 Arizona Public Service Company Company Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS)
Location Jeanne Copsey Contact Name Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
Marijuana 100/15 Cocaine 300/150 Opiates 300/300 Appendix A to 10 CFR 26 Amphetamines Phencyclidine Alcohol (% BAC)
June 30, 2002 6 months ending (623) 393-6352 Phone(include area code) 1000/500 25/25 0.04%
Long--Term Short-Term Testing Results LicE.nsee Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with 2056 NA 482 Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive' Pre-Access 81 0
NA NA 630 10 For Post accident 4
0 NA NA 3
0 Cause Observed behavior 7
0 NA NA 6
1 Random 508 2
NA NA 138 0
Follow-Up 19 0
NA NA 11 0
Other 95 1
NA NA 0
0 Total 714 3
NA NA 788 11
Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Ampheta-Phency-Refusal Marijuana Cocaine Opiates mines clidine Alcohol to Test Total Licensee Employees 1
0 0
0 0
2 0
3 Long-Term Contractors 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 Short-Term Contractors 4
3 0
3 0
0 1
11 Total 5
3 0
3 0
2 1
14 Additional Information Specimens screening positive for marijuana at 50 ng/ml:
10 Specimens screening positive for marijuana at 100 ng/ml:
7 These numbers include blind specimens sent to offsite lab for testing.