ML041690496
| ML041690496 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  (DPR-042, DPR-060) |
| Issue date: | 06/04/2004 |
| From: | Pederson C Division of Reactor Safety III |
| To: | Solymossy J Nuclear Management Co |
| References | |
| 3-2003-024 | |
| Download: ML041690496 (3) | |
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June 4, 2004 Mr. Joseph Solymossy Site Vice-President Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Nuclear Management Company, LLC 1717 Wakonade Drive East Welch, MN 55089
SUBJECT:
NRC OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS REPORT NO. 3-2003-024
Dear Mr. Solymossy:
This letter refers to an investigation conducted by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Investigations (OI) to determine if a radiation protection technician was discriminated against for raising safety issues related to (1) the condition of rubber boots used for protective clothing, and (2) contamination in the reactor coolant pump vaults. Based on the evidence developed during the investigation, we did not substantiate the issue. The synopsis from the OI report of investigation is enclosed.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact James Heller or Ken Lambert of the NRC Region III staff at telephone number (630) 829-9500.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response, if any, will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
You should note that final NRC documents, including the final OI report, may be made available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) subject to redaction of information pursuant to the FOIA. Requests under the FOIA should be made in accordance with 10 CFR 9.23, Request for Records. The instructions for making a request for information under the FOIA are accessible at http://www.gov/reading-rm/foia/foia-request.html.
Sincerely,
/RA/ Roy J. Caniano for Cynthia D. Pederson, Director Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-282; 50-306 License Nos. DPR-42; DPR-60
Enclosure:
OI Synopsis cc w/enclosure: AMS File No. RIII-03-A-0105
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Caniano for Pederson DATE 03/31/04 04/1/04 04/1/04 6/2/04 6/3/04 6/4/04 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
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SYNOPSIS This investigation was initiated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Investigations, Region III, on August 18, 2003, to determine whether a Radiation Protection Technician for Bartlett Nuclear at the Prairie Island Nuclear Station was discriminated against for raising safety concerns.
Based on the evidence developed, this investigation did not substantiate that the Radiation Protection Technician was discriminated against for raising safety concerns.