ML052440471

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Investigation Status Record Discrimination Against a Senior Engineer for Raising Concerns Through the Corrective Action Program
ML052440471
Person / Time
Site: Salem, Hope Creek  
Issue date: 09/22/2003
From: Monroe K
NRC/OI/RGN-I/FO
To:
References
1-2003-010S, FOIA/PA-2004-0191 RI-2002-A-0113
Download: ML052440471 (1)


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Case Number Docket Number(s):

SALEMIHiOPE CREEK 1-2003-01OS 05000272, 05000311, 05000354 Case Agent Date Opened:

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Priority:

MONROE, KRISTIN L (KLM) 09/22/2003 1212003 High Case Type:

Reactor Power Status:

-Report In OI:RI Ri Primary Alleg Source: Alleger Allegation Number(s): RI-2002-A-01 13 Subject/Allegation:

DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A SENIOR ENGINEER FOR RAISING CONCERNS THROUGH THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM eview Monthly Status Report:

09,222003: In a letter to the NRC, dated December 20, 2002 enfor Engineer, Sale m/Ho eek Generating Stations (Safe o pe!ek, 3SEiC (PSEG), advised that on la d

raised a concern regardin roceduraf non-compliance with the sessment Response Plan (TARP) via ective Action Program.

claimed that as a result of raising the concer, several adverse actions were taken agaInsncluding suspension of employment and threats of a poor performa ce a al sa.

On Janua'9, 2003, 01 Initiated an Investigation (Of Case No. 1-2003-010) Into j

claim of discrimination. On July 25, 2003, the case was closed and Issued as unsubstantlafed.

In a September 2, 2003, supplemental information package to the RCindicated that PSEG was sh wing a contnuing pattern of discrimination sinves taking medication that precludeso IbeIng on the TARP team (the Medical Department at PSEG Is aware of the medication) yerceived an Jnsatisfactory mid-year performance appraisal on August 28, 2003.

On September 22, 2003, a RegioD I Allegat n Review Board (ARB) was held wherein bRP advised the ARB that a review ol September 2nd Information package had been completed and that no n technical issues were Identified. The ARB determined that 01 I

IN package and performance appraisal, and contact 4

9 If necessa or clarifying Information.

Potential violations Include 10 CFR 50.5 (Deliberate misconduct) and 10 CFR 50.7 (Employee protection). The statute of limitations tolls on, or about, August 28, 2008. Status: FWP ECD (90 days): 12/03.

09t30t2003: Two Interviews were conducted at Salem/Hope Creek on October 14, 2003. Field work Is complete. The case will be closed on a memorandum. Status: RID ECD (90 days): 12103.

10/31I2003: Closure memorandum Is being drafted. RID ECD (90 days) - 12103 11/30,2003: ROI given to FOD on November 26, 2003 (Unsubstantiated). ROI-1112103.

Completion Date:

Issue Date:

DOJ Action(s):

01 Violation(s):

Total Staff Hours:

24.0 Months Open:.

2.3 DOJ Referral Date:

Harassment and Intimidation - No Result Statute of Limitations Date: 08/28/2008 Information in this record was deleted in accordance wit~t, Freedom of Information Act, exemptions FOIA-t 0 P c, q Page #26 feet 12113/2003 2:20:58 PM 1-~-C