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Fitness for Duty (FFD) Program Performance Data: July - December 2002
ML030560632
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Site: Browns Ferry, Watts Bar, Sequoyah, Bellefonte  Tennessee Valley Authority icon.png
Issue date: 02/24/2003
From: Burzynski M
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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1 Tennessee Valley Authonty, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801 February 24, 2003 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 10 CFR 26.71(d)

ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Gentlemen:

In the Matter of ) Docket Nos. 50-259 50-390 Tennessee Valley Authority ) 50-260 50-391 50-296 50-438 50-327 50-439 50-328 FITNESS FOR DUTY (FFD) PROGRAM PERFORMANCE DATA: JULY DECEMBER 2002 In accordance with 10,CFR 26.71(d), enclosed is TVA's FFD Program Performance Data for the six-month period of July 1-December 31, 2002. Enclosure 1 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). Enclosure 5 consolidates the data for TVA's Nuclear corporate organization (primarily Chattanooga and Knoxville corporate offices) and Bellefonte Nuclear Plant. Enclosure 6 includes two 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).

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 February 24, 2003 If you have any questions concerning this information, please telephone Terry Knuettel at (423) 751-6673.

Sincerely, Markk./uryn&

Manager Nuclear Licensing Enclosures cc (Enclosures):

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. Raj K. Anand, 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 10833 Shaw Road Athens, Alabama 35611-6970 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 JULY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 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 120 specimens at the lower cutoff for marijuana during this reporting period. There were no positive tests identified from this group.

Page 2 of 2 ENCLOSURE 1 JULY 1-DECEMBER 31, 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 0.47 percent (19 positive tests) which is 0.12 percent lower than the last reporting period. The rate of random confirmed positives was 0.20 percent (four positive tests) which is 0.02 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, nine contract employees (CEs) tested positive. One of the nine CEs tested positive for two substances. The CEs were denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVA Nuclear (TVAN) work for three years. Five of the CEs requested that a split specimen test be performed. The split specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results.

None of the CEs requested an appeal.

In the for-cause test category, one CE tested positive.

This CE was also detected attempting to subvert the Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing process by adulteration. After submitting an out-of-range (low) temperature specimen, the CE submitted a required witnessed specimen. The low temperature specimen tested adulterated and the witnessed specimen tested positive. The CE was tested under TVAN's expanded FFD testing program which includes contractor and vendor employees located at TVAN work locations outside the plant protected area without unescorted nuclear plant access. This CE did not have unescorted access. The CE was removed from site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work.

In the random test category, one licensee foreman (LF), one contractor foreman (CF) and one CE tested positive. The LF's, CF's and CE's unescorted access was revoked. The LF was removed from site, suspended from work for 14 days, and referred to the Employee Assistance Program. The LF did not request a confirmatory blood alcohol test or an appeal.

Review of the LF's work was performed and no deficiencies were identified. The LF did not return to work during this reporting period. The CF and CE were removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years. Reviews of the CF's and CE's work were performed and no deficiencies were identified. The CF requested that a split specimen test be performed. The split specimen test reconfirmed the positive test results.

The CE requested that a confirmatory blood alcohol test be performed. The blood alcohol test reconfirmed the positive test results. Neither the CF nor the CE requested an appeal.

Enclosure 2 Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY DECEMBER 31, 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 * / Amphetamines Cocaine / Phencyclidine Opiates / 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 1,242 1,298 Unescorted Access Categories # # # # # #

Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 53 0 N/A N/A 1,299 9 For Post-accident 0 0 N/A N/A 0 0 Cause Observed behavior 1 0 N/A NIA 7 1 Random 369 1 N/A N/A 487 2 Follow-up 14 0 N/A N/A 0 0 Other ** 1 0 N/A N/A 1 0 Total 438 1 N/A N/A 1,794 12

"**Theother test category includes: transfer to TVAN from other TVA organizations; program integrity clearance/update; assignment to emergency response duties; and return-to-work (1)-TVA, (1)-contract.

      • Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the "Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.

Enclosure 2 Page 3 of 3 I

Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Manjuana 2 Cocaine Opiates I

Amphe-ramines Phency-clidine Alcohol Refusal to test 1 3 4 5 Licensee Employees o0 0 0 0 0 1 0 o0 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 9 3 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 Short-Term Contractors Total 9 3 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 01 10 10 0I 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 1 of 3 ENCLOSURE 3

SUMMARY

OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, three contract employees (CEs) tested positive. One of the three CEs was also detected attempting to subvert the Fitness for Duty (FFD) testing process by substitution. After the CE had submitted a specimen to the collector, the collector noticed a condom on the restroom floor that appeared to have previously contained urine. The CE then submitted a required witnessed specimen. The substitute specimen tested negative and the witnessed specimen tested positive for two substances. The CEs were denied access, removed from site, and returned to the contract company. The two CEs testing positive with no attempt to subvert the FFD testing process were restricted from TVA Nuclear (TVAN) work for three years. The CE attempting to subvert the FFD testing process through substitution was permanently restricted from TVAN work. Two of the CEs requested that a split specimen test be performed. The split specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results. None of the CEs requested an appeal.

Enclosure 3 Paze 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY DECEMBER 31, 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 EOI* 50Appendix A to 10 CFR 26 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana

  • I Amphetamines Cocaine I Phencyclidine Opiates / Alcohol(%BAC)
  • Specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl are evaluated using a 20 ng/mi 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 1,337 N/A 529 Unescorted Access Categories # # # # # #

Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 48 0 N/A N/A 464 3 For Post-accident 0 0 N/A N/A 3 0 Cause Observed behavior 0 0 N/A N/A 2 0 Random 334 0 N/A N/A 201 0 Follow-up 6 0 N/A N/A 0 0 1 0 N/A N/A 0 0 Other Total 389 0 N/A N/A 670 3

    • 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 (1)-TVA.
      • Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the "Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.

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Enclosure 3 Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Manjuana Cocaine Opiates J___

Araphe-

  • $amines Phency-clidine Alcohol Refusali2345 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 2 I 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Short-Term Contractors Total 12] 1 o 1 1 0 0 01 0 1 4 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 1 of 3 ENCLOSURE 4

SUMMARY

OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, two 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. Both CEs requested that a split specimen test be performed. The split specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results.

Neither of the CEs requested an appeal.

In the random test 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 and no deficiencies were identified.

Enclosure 4 Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY DECEMBER 31, 2002 Company 6 Months Ending WAITS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)

Cut-offs: Screen/Confirmation IFII Appendix A to 10 CFR 26

  • 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana
  • I Amphetamines Cocaine / Phencyclidine Opiates / Alcohol(%BAC)
  • Speclmens 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 974 N/A 267 Unescorted Access Categories # # # # # #

Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 35 0 N/A N/A 85 2 For Post-accident 0 0 N/A N/A 0 0 Cause Observed behavior 0 0 N/A N/A 1 0 Random 268 0 N/A N/A 79 1 Follow-up 13 0 N/A N/A 0 0 Other ** 0 0 N/A N/A 1 0 Total 316 0 N/A N/A 166 3

    • The other test category includes: transfer to TVAN from other TVA organizations; program integrity clearance/update (1) contract; assignment to emergency response duties; and, return-to-work (1)-contract.
      • Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the "Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.

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  • 4 Enclosure 4 Pane 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs 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

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.

  • 1 i Enclosure 5 Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY DECEMBER 31, 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 FX Appendix A to 10 CFR 26 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana * / Amphetamines Cocaine / Phencyclidine Opiates / 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 nuantitation 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 191 0 N/A N/A 28 0 Follow-up 2 0 N/A N/A 0 0 10 0 N/A N/A 0 0 Other Total 203 0 N/A N/A 28 0 Ti-.... - - ... :* j* **- .1 .. .. . . ...  ;*; ,*,- l~lCr h,,t *,th *nent~r *r,-it TVAI'r citp. ar inc-iidp~i in th*p

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      • The other test category includes: employment (6)-contract; transfer to TVAN from other TVA organizations; program integrity clearance/update (1)-TVA; assignment to emergency response duties (2)-TVA; and, return to work (1)-TVA.
        • Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the "Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.

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'I Enclosure 5 Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total 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

ENCLOSURE 6

SUMMARY

OF FITNESS FOR DUTY EVENTS REPORTED TO THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OPERATIONS CENTER DATE OF METHOD EVENTS NOTIFICATION JOB TITLE SUBSTANCE DISCOVERED ACTION TAKEN 02-001 November 18, 2002 Contract Foreman Cocaine Random testing at BFN The individual's unescorted access (duties included was revoked. The individual was supervising) removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVA Nuclear work for three years. A review of the individual's work was performed with no deficiencies identified.02-002 December 3, 2002 Licensee Foreman Alcohol Random testing at BFN The individual's unescorted access (duties included was revoked. The individual was supervising) removed from site, referred to Employee Assistance Program, and suspended for 14 days. A review of the individual's work was performed with no deficiencies identified. The individual did not return to work during this reporting period.

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