ML052490122
| ML052490122 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 01/08/2003 |
| From: | - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2004-0314, RI-2002-A-0161 | |
| Download: ML052490122 (2) | |
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G:XALLEGIPANEL\\20020161arb.wpdALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DISPOSITION RECORD Allegation No.: RI-2002-A-0161 Site/Facility: Salem ARB Date:
01/08/03 Branch Chief (AOC): Meyer Acknowledged: Anonymous Confidentiality Granted: N/A Issue discussed:- An anonymous alleger indicated that _jacccs ed
.ltechnicians of intentionally performing inadequta-ffiregeneratipnRsof thecondensate polishersjto make him 'look bad." In a December 10, 2002 meeting, L allegedly~demonstrated "aberrant behavior in which he verbally abuss 0technici' and p!nf the technicians shirt collar during this altercation. The anonymous alleger a
. echnicians work in a hostile work environment and are in fear of 11
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whow'as hysically abusive (allegedly) tow ardrd n thd' previous case.
Alleger contacted prior to referral to licensee (if applicable)?
N/A ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS Attendees: Chair - Roqqe Branch Chief (AOC) - Barber (Act) SAC - Vito 01 Rep. - Monroe. Rzepka RI Counsel - Fewell Others -
Meyer, Caron, Lanning, Frechette DISPOSITION ACTIONS: (List actions for processing and closure. Note responsible person(s),
form of action closure document(s), and estimated completion dates.)
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I dem onstrated aberrant behavior, then a "for cause" drug andor testsho have been considered per the fitness for duty program. Refer this issue to PSEG requesting 30-day review and response period. DRP to provide enclosure for referral letter.
R department work environment assertion to deter me if a h l
I environmen exists which would result in a chilling effect too theio r
raising safety concerns. DRP to provide words to Enclosure I to referral letter.
Responsible Person:
Meyer Closure Documentation:
ECD:
1/31/03 Completed:_.
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Review licensee response Responsible Person: MeverANhite Closure Documentation:
ECD:
3/1 4/03 Completed:
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Repanel Responsible Person: MeverNWhite Closure Documentation:
ECD:
3/31/03 Completed:
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ARB MINUTES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE ARB c-d
2 SAFETY-SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT: The risk significance of the technical issue portrayed in..
this allegation-appears low since operation of the condensate polishers is not a regulated r >'
-'8w Xi; activity;'.
."PRIORITY OF 01 INVESTIGATION:
If poten6tial discrimination or wrongdoing and 01 is not opening a case, provide rationale here g.. no(eoprima facie, lack of specific indication of wrongdoing):
'Rationale used to defer 01 discrimination case (DOL case in progress):
Certain aspects of the bad~tessed by the plant's technical specifications and are regulated activities.- Thusq should feel free to raise safety concerns without fear of reprisal, anhd a hostile w vironment could result in a chilling effect
-which would be a regulatory concern.
ENFORCEMENT STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS CONSIDERATION (only applies to wronpdoing matters (including discrimination Is'sues) that are under Investigation by 01, DOL, or DOJ):
What is the potential violation'and regulatory requirement?
-'When did the potential violation occur?
(Assign action' to determine date,'if unknown)-
Once date of potential violation is established, SAC will assign AMS action to have ariother ARB at four(4) years from that date, todiscuss enforcement statute of limitations issues.'
NOTES: (Include other pertinent comrments. Also include-considerations related to licensee referral, if appropriate. Identify any potential gieneric issues) '
Distribution:' Panel Atteridees, Regional Counsel, 01, Responsible Individuals (original to SAC) 1
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