ML052420478
| ML052420478 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry, Watts Bar, Sequoyah, Bellefonte  |
| Issue date: | 08/26/2005 |
| From: | Morris G Tennessee Valley Authority |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Download: ML052420478 (18) | |
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Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801 August 26, 2005 10 CFR 26.71(d)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN:
Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Gentlemen:
In the Matter of Tennessee Valley Authority
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Docket Nos.
50 -259 50-260 50 -296 50 -327 50 -328 50 -390 50-391 50 -438 50 -439 FITNESS FOR DUTY (FFD) PROGRAM PERFORMANCE DATA: JANUARY - JUNE 2005 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, 2005. summarizes the testing results under TVA's FFD Program that occurred during this 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. includes two FFD events reported to the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 26.73 during the six-month period.
The random testing rate of drug and alcohol use 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 August 26, 2005 If you have any questions concerning this information, please contact Terry Knuettel at (423) 751-6673.
Sincerely, Glenn W. Morris Manager, Corporate Nuclear Licensing and Industry Affairs Enclosures cc (Enclosures):
Ms. Eva A. Brown, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08 G9 One White Flint, North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Ms. Margaret H. Chernoff, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08 G9 One White Flint, North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Mr. Douglas V. Pickett, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08 G9 One White Flint, North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Dr. William Travers, Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8931 cc:
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 3 August 26, 2005 cc (Enclosures):
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 I of 1 ENCLOSURE 1 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA)
FITNESS FOR DUTY (FFD) PERFORMANCE DATA JANUARY 1 -
JUNE 30, 2005 The following summarizes testing results under TVA's FFD Program that occurred during this reporting period:
I. 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 During this reporting period, TVA Nuclear (TVAN) screened 194 specimens at the lower cutoff for marijuana.
There were 2 positive tests identified from this group.
II. 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 (26 positive tests) which is 0.25 percent lower than the last reporting period.
The rate of random confirmed positives was 0.25 percent (6 positive tests) which is 0.12 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, five contract employees (CEs) tested positive.
Four of the five 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 five CEs was also detected attempting to subvert the Fitness for Duty testing process by substitution.
This CE presented a low-temperature specimen that tested negative and an observed specimen that tested positive.
This CE was denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work.
One of the five CEs was badged as a reinstatement pending drug test results, and the unescorted access was revoked.
Review of this CE's work did not identify any deficiencies.
Four of the CEs requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results.
In the for-cause test category, one contractor foreman (CF) tested positive.
The CF's unescorted access was revoked.
The CF was removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
The CF requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen test reconfirmed the positive test results.
Review of the CF's work did not identify any deficiencies.
In the random test category, three CEs and one CF tested positive.
Two of the three CEs and the CF had unescorted access revoked.
One of the three CEs was requested for unescorted access, but was not yet badged at the time of the random test.
Two of the three CEs and the CF were removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
One of the three CEs was removed from site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN because of previous positive test results.
The three CEs and the CF requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results.
One CE and the CF requested an appeal.
The appeals upheld the positive test results.
Reviews of work were conducted for the two CEs and the CF previously holding unescorted access.
Reviews of work did not identify any deficiencies.
In the follow-up test category, one licensee employee (LE) tested positive.
The LE's unescorted access was revoked.
The LE was suspended from work for a minimum of 14 days and referred to the Employee Assistance Program. The LE did not return to work during this reporting period.
A review of the LE's work did not identify any deficiencies.
Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30, 2005 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 I7* 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 1,288 3,155 Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access N/A N/A 57 I
0245 For Post-accident N/A N/A Cause 0
0 Observed behavior N/A N/A Random N/A N/A
_RR_
1 034 4
Follow-up N/A N/A Other N/A N/A Total N/A N/A
- The other test category includes: return to work-(l); assignment to emergency response duties-(l).
- Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the 'Sh ort-Term Contractor Personnel" category.
Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests ror Specific Substances Miarijuana Cocaine Opiates Amphe-Phency-Alcohol Rerusal Id tarnines clidine to test I.icensec Employees 0
0 0
0 0
o 0
0 Long-Term Contractors N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Short-Tcrm Contractors
.5 0
0 0
0 0
0 Tolal 0
0 I
0 0
- Two specimens from this category tested negative at tile 50 ng/ml cutoff limit, but positive using the 20 ng/ml cutoff limit.
Cutoff Levels of Additional Drmgs
Pazel of3 ENCLOSURE 3
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, one CE and one LE applicant tested positive, and one CE refused to be tested.
The CE with positive test results was denied access, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
The LE applicant was denied access and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
The CE refusing to be tested was denied access, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work.
The CE and LE applicant with positive test results requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results.
The LE applicant requested an appeal.
The appeal upheld the positive test results.
In the random test category, one CE and one LE tested positive, and one CE refused to be tested.
The CEs' and LE's unescorted access was revoked.
The CE with positive test results was removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
The LE was suspended from work for a minimum of 14 days, referred to the Employee Assistance Program, returned to work during this reporting period, and was placed in the follow-up alcohol and drug testing program.
The CE refusing to be tested was removed from site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work.
The CE with positive test results and the LE requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results.
The CE refusing to be tested requested an appeal.
The appeal upheld the determination that the CE had refused to be tested.
A review of work was not conducted for the LE due to the nonsafety nature of the LE's work.
A review work for the CE with positive test results did not identify any deficiencies.
- Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30, 2005 Company 6 Months Ending SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cut-offs:Screen/Confirmation X Appendix A to 10 CFR26
- 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 1,273 N/A 638 Unescorted Access Categories U
Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 83 1
N/A N/A 500 X For Post-accident 0
0 N/A N/A 4
0 Cause Observed behavior 2
0 N/A N/A 2
0 Random 295 1
N/A N/A 186 Follow-up 9
0 N/A N/A 4
0 Other**
2 0
N/A N/A 0
0 Total 391 2
N/A N/A 696 2
- The other test category includes: return-to-work - (2).
- Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the" Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.
REV. 1/92 Pape 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Amphe.
Phency.
Alcohol Refusal 2
tamines clidine to test 3
Licensee Employees oI 0
0 0
0 o0 0
0N/A Long-Term Contractors NMA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A J N/A N/A Short-Term Contraclors 2
0 0
0 0
2 0
0 0
0 Total 3
10 J 0 0
j 0
o 2
0 J O
J l 6 1 Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen J
Confirmation I
Barbiturates 300 200 2
Benzodiazepines 300 250 3
Methadone 300 250 4
Propoxyphene 1
300 300
Paael of3 ENCLOSURE 4
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, ten CEs tested positive.
One of the CEs tested positive for two substances.
Eight of the ten CEs were removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
Two of the ten CEs were removed from site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work due to previous positive test results.
Three of the CEs requested that split-specimen tests 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.
In the for-cause test category, one LE tested positive.
The LE's unescorted access was revoked.
The LE was suspended from work for a minimum of 14 days and referred to the Employee Assistance Program.
The LE did not return to work during this reporting period.
A review of the LE's work did not identify any deficiencies.
Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30, 2005 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 Ii) 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 953 N/A 739 Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 63 0
N/A N/A 1,246 10 For Post-accident 0
0 N/A N/A 2
0 Cause Observed behavior I
I N/A N/A I
0 Random 202 0
N/A N/A 231 0
Follow-up 0
0 N/A N/A I
0 Other**
0 0
N/A N/A 0
0 Total 266 1
N/A N/A 1,481 10
- There were no tests in the " other" test category during this reporting period.
- Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the " Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.
REV. 1/92 Pave 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen Confirmation Barbiturates 300 200 2
Benzodiazepines 300 250 3
Methadone 300 250 4
Propoxyphene 300 300
Paael of3 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 or BLN during this reporting period.
Paael of3 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 or 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, 2005 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 MX Appendix A to I0 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 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 170 0
N/A N/A 21 0
Follow-up 5
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Other 6
0 N/A N/A 5
0 Total 181 0
N/A N/A 26 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 (4)-contract; assignment to emergency response duties (4)-TVAN; program integrity clearance (I)-contract; transfer (2)-TVAN.
- Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the " Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.
REV. 1/92
Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors ITotal 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
Propoxyphene 300 300
ENCLOSURE 6
SUMMARY
OF FITNESS-FOR-DUTY EVENTS THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OPERATIONS CENTER REPORTED TO DATE OF METHOD EVENTS NOTIFICATION JOB TITLE SUBSTANCE DISCOVERED ACTION TAKEN 05-001 January 14, 2005 Contract Foreman Cocaine For-cause testing at The individual's unescorted access Browns Ferry Nuclear was revoked. The individual was Plant removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
An associated message/alert was posted in the Personnel Access Data System. A review of the individual's work was performed with no deficiencies identified.05-002 May 2, 2005 Contract Foreman Cocaine Random testing at Browns The individual's unescorted access Ferry Nuclear Plant was revoked. The individual was removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
An associated message/alert was posted in the Personnel Access Data System. A review of the individual's work was performed with no deficiencies identified.