ML022400406
| ML022400406 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry, Watts Bar, Sequoyah, Bellefonte  |
| Issue date: | 08/26/2002 |
| From: | Burzynski M Tennessee Valley Authority |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML022400406 (16) | |
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Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801 August 26, 2002 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN:
Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Gentlemen:
In the Matter of Tennessee Valley Authority Docket Nos. 50-259 50-260 50-296 50-327 50-328 FITNESS FOR DUTY (FFD)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE DATA:
JANUARY -
JUNE 2002 In accordance with 10 CFR 26.71(d),
enclosed is TVA's FFD Program Performance Data for the six-month period of January 1-June 30, 2002. contains a discussion of recent FFD Program developments and FFD trends since the last reporting period.
Enclosures 2-4 contain the performance data and summary of TVA management actions for TVA's nuclear plant sites (Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, and Watts Bar, respectively). consolidates the data for TVA's Nuclear corporate organization (primarily Chattanooga and Knoxville corporate offices) and Bellefonte Nuclear Plant.
There were no FFD events reported to the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 26.73 during this six-month period.
The random testing rate of drug and alcohol use for the workforce that is subject to random testing is in accordance with the requirements prescribed in 10 CFR 26.24 (a) (2).
If you have any questions concerning this information, please telephone Terry Knuettel at (423) 751-6673.
Sincerely, Mark B
Vs Manager Nuclear Licensing Enclosures cc:
See page 2 cv 79 Prnted on recycWed paper 50-390 50-391 50-438 50-439
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 August 26, 2002 cc (Enclosures):
Mr. Ronald W. Hernan, Senior Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08 G9 One White Flint, North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Mr. Kahtan N. Jabbour, Senior Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08 G9 One White Flint, North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Mr.
L. Mark Padovan, Senior Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08 G9 One White Flint, North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Mr. Luis Reyes, Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8931 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant P.O. Box 149 Athens, Alabama 35611 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Sequoyah Nuclear Plant 2600 Igou Ferry Road Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37379-3624 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 1260 Nuclear Plant Road Spring City, Tennessee 37381
Page 1 of 2 ENCLOSURE 1 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA)
FITNESS FOR DUTY (FFD) PERFORMANCE DATA JANUARY 1 - JUNE 30, 2002 The following summarizes a matter associated with TVA's FFD Program that occurred during this reporting period:
TVA's "'Re-screening of Specimens"
Reference:
TVA's policy to re-screen specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl, which was addressed in the February 28, 1997 FFD Performance Report.
Summary TVA Nuclear screened 135 specimens at the lower cutoff for marijuana during this reporting period. One positive test was identified from this group.
Page 2 of 2 JANUARY 1-JUNE 30,2002 TRENDS The confirmed positive test rate for all categories (pre-employment, pre-access, for-cause, post-accident, random, follow-up, and other) for this reporting period was 0.59 percent (27 positive tests) which is 0.10 percent higher than the last reporting period. This 0.10 percent increase in the positive test rate for all categories is primarily attributed to the large increases in pre-access testing associated with Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant's (BFN) and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant's (WBN) outages (i.e., 12 short-term contractor personnel testing positive during "Pre-Access" testing at BFN and 7 short-term contractor personnel testing positive during "Pre-Access" testing at WBN) and the number of first-time nuclear workers attempting to check in. The rate of random confirmed positives was 0 22 percent (four positive tests) which is 0.04 percent lower than the last reporting period.
Page 1 of 3 ENCLOSURE 2
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, 12 contract employees (CEs) tested positive. The CEs were denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVA Nuclear (TVAN) work for three years. Eight of the CEs requested that a split specimen test be performed. The split specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results Three of the CEs requested an appeal. The appeals upheld the positive test results.
Also in the pre-access test category, one CE was detected attempting to subvert the Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing process by substitution and one CE was detected attempting to subvert the FFD testing process by adulteration. After submitting an out-of-range (high) temperature specimen, the first CE submitted a required witnessed specimen. The witnessed specimen tested positive. Due to the adulteration, the second CE's test results could not be reported as negative or positive. Both CEs were denied access, removed from the site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work. The first CE did not request that a split specimen test be performed and TVAN procedures prohibit split specimen testing for adulterated specimens, as in the case of the second CE. Neither of the CEs requested an appeal.
Also in the pre-access category, one CE refused to submit a specimen. The CE submitted an out-of-range (low) temperature specimen After being advised by the collector that a witnessed specimen was required, the CE refused to cooperate by leaving the collection facility and site without permission. The CE was denied access and permanently restricted from TVAN work. The CE did not request an appeal.
In the random test category, one licensee employee (LE) and two CEs tested positive. The LE's unescorted access and the CEs' unescorted access were revoked. The LE was removed from site, suspended from work for 14 days and referred to the Employee Assistance Program. The LE did not request a confirmatory blood alcohol test nor an appeal. Review of the LE's work was performed and no deficiencies were identified.
The LE did not return to work dunng this reporting period. The CEs were removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years. Both CEs requested that a split specimen test be performed. The split specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results. Both CEs requested an appeal. The appeals upheld the positive test results. Review of the CEs' work was performed and no deficiencies were identified.
Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30,2002 Company 6 Months Ending BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cut-offs:Screen/Confirmation Appendix A to 10 CFR 26
- 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana*
I Amphetamines
/
Cocaine I
Phencyclidine Opiates I
Alcohol(%BAC)
- Specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl are evaluated using a 20 ng/ml cutoff on the initial marijuana screen and the limit of quantitation as a cutoff on the GC/MS for marijuana metabolite.
Testing Results Licensee Employees Long-Term***
Short-Term Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with 1,265 749 Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 72 0
N/A N/A 1,268 12 For Post-accident 0
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Cause Observed behavior 1
0 N/A NIA 1
0 Random 338 1
N/A N/A 294 2
Follow-up 10 0
N/A N/A 0
0 Other 1
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Total 422 1
N/A N/A 1,563 14
- The other test category includes: transfer to TVAN from other TVA organizations (1)-TVA; program integrity clearance/update; assignment to emergency response duties; and return-to-work.
Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Total specimen from this category tested negative at the 50 ng/ml cutoff limit, but positive using the 20 ng/m Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen Confirmation 1
Barbiturates 300 200 2
Benzodiazepines 300 250 3
Methadone 300 250 4
Methaqualone 300 250 5
Propoxyphene 300 300 Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors
Page 1 of 3 ENCLOSURE 3
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, three CEs tested positive. The CEs were denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVA Nuclear (TVAN) work for three years. One of the CEs requested that a split specimen test be performed. The split specimen test reconfirmed the positive test results. None of the CEs requested an appeal.
Also in the pre-access test category, one CE was detected attempting to subvert the Fitness for Duty testing process by adulteration. Due to the adulteration, the CE's test results could not be reported as negative or positive. The CE was denied access, removed from the site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work. TVAN procedures prohibit split specimen testing for adulterated specimens. The CE did not request an appeal.
In the for-cause testing category, one CE tested positive. The CE's unescorted access was revoked. The CE was removed from site and permanently restricted from TVAN work. A review of the CE's work was performed with no deficiencies identified. The CE did not request a confirmatory blood alcohol test. The CE requested an appeal. The appeal upheld the positive test results.
In the random testing category, one CE tested positive. The CE's unescorted access was revoked. The CE was removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years. A review of the CE's work was performed with no deficiencies identified. The CE did not request a confirmatory blood alcohol test nor an appeal.
Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30, 2002 Company 6 Months Ending SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cut-offs:Screen/Confirmation F1 Appendix A to 10 CFR 26
- 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana*
I Amphetamines Cocaine
/
Phencyclidine Opiates
/
Alcohol(%BAC)
I
- Specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl are evaluated using a 20 ng/ml cutoff on the initial marijuana screen and the limit of quantitation as a cutoff on the GC/MS for marijuana metabolite.
Testing Results Licensee Employees Long-Term**
Short-Term Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with 1,385 N/A 584 Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 40 0
N/A N/A 445 3
For Post-accident 0
0 N/A N/A 1
0 Cause Observed behavior 0
0 N/A N/A 2
1 Random 326 0
N/A N/A 226 1
Follow-up 7
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Other 0
0 NIA N/A 0
0 Total 373 0
N/A N/A 674 5
- The other test category includes: transfer to TVAN from other TVA organizations; program integrity clearance/update, assignment to emergency response duties, and return-to-work.
REV. 1/92 Paize 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Total Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen Confirmation I
Barbiturates 300 200 2
Benzodiazepines 300 250 3
Methadone 300 250 4
Methaqualone 300 250 5
Propoxyphene 300 300
Paze 1 of 3 ENCLOSURE 4
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, seven CEs tested positive. The CEs were denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVA Nuclear work for three years. Four of the CEs requested that a split specimen test be performed. The split specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results. One of the CEs requested an appeal. The appeal upheld the positive test results.
Pag-e 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30,2002 Company 6 Months Ending WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cut-offs:Screen/Confirmation I
Appendix A to 10 CFR 26 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana*
I Amphetamines Cocaine I
Phencyclidine Opiates I
Alcohol(%BAC)
- Specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl are evaluated using a 20 ng/ml cutoff on the initial marijuana screen and the limit of quantitation as a cutoff on the GC/MS for marijuana metabolite.
"Th ie other test category incluces: transfer to I VAtN Irom otner i vA organizations; program integrity ciearancemupuate ki) coLLtract; assignment to emergency response duties, and, return-to-work (1)-TVA.
REV. 1/92 Testing Results Licensee Employees Long-Term ***
Short-Term Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with 1,005 N/A 412 Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 40 0
NIA N/A 837 7
For Post-accident 0
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Cause Observed behavior 0
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Random 270 0
N/A N/A 130 0
Follow-up 6
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Other 1
0 N/A N/A 1
0 Total 317 0
N/A N/A 968 7
Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Manjuana Cocaine Opiates Amphe-Phency-Alcohol Refusal 1
2 3
5 anmines clidine to test 1
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Licensee Employees 1
1 1
1 0
0 0
0 Long-Term Contractors NIA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0
1 0
Short-Term Contractors 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 7
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o Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen Confirmation 1
Barbiturates 300 200 2
Benzodiazepines 300 250 3
Methadone 300 250 4
Methaqualone 300 250 5
Propoxyphene 300 300
Page I of 3 ENCLOSURE 5
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR CORPORATE TVA NUCLEAR (TVAN) OFFICES AND BELLEFONTE NUCLEAR PLANT (BLN)
There were no positive tests in the Corporate TVAN Offices and BLN during this reporting period.
Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30,2002 Company 6 Months Ending CORPORATE OFFICES (CHATTANOOGA, KNOXVILLE, BELLEFONTE, AND OTHER)
Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cut-offs:Screen/Confirmation
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Appendix A to 10 CFR 26 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Manjuana *
/
Amphetamines Cocaine
/
Phencyclidine Opiates I
Alcohol(%BAC)
- Specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl are evaluated using a 20 ng/ml cutoff on the initial marijuana screen and the limit of quantitation as a cutoff on the GC/MS for marijuana metabolite.
Testing Results Licensee Employees Long-Term'***
Short-Term Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with N/A N/A N/A Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A For Post-accident 0
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Cause Observed behavior 0
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Random 195 0
N/A N/A 28 0
Follow-up 3
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Other 11 0
N/A N/A 20 0
Total 209 0
N/A N/A 48 0
- Persons assigned to the corporate organization or Bellefonte, but with unescorted access at a TVAN site, are included in the average for the site or sites where they hold the unescorted access authorization.
- The other test category includes: employment (I)-TVA, (19)-contract; transfer to TVAN from other TVA organizations (1)-contract; program integrity clearance/update (1)-TVA; assignment to emergency response duties (9)-TVA; and, return to work.
REV. 1/92
I, Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Marijuana Cocatne Opiates Amplie-Phency-Alcohol Refusal 2
3 4
5 tam loes chdm e to test Licensee Employees 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 Long-Term Contractors N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Short-Term Contractors 0
0 Total 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 jO Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen Confirmation 1
Barbiturates 300 200 2
Benzodiazepines 300 250 3
Methadone 300 250 4
Methaqualone 300 250 5
Propoxyphene 300 300