ML052490142
| ML052490142 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 01/22/2003 |
| From: | - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2004-0314, RI-2002-A-0160 | |
| Download: ML052490142 (2) | |
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g:\\afleg\\panel\\0020160arb1.wpd ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DISPOSITION RECORD Allegation No.: R -2002-A-0160 (SSW)
Branch Chief (AOC): Meyer Site/Facility:
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Acknowledged: N/A ARB Date:
01/22/03 \\\\X:-
Confidentiality Granted: N/A Issue discussed:- The resident inspectors identified one potential safety issue and two potential staff.
suspected wrongdoing SSW) issues based on information brought out during their conversation witl MRIA as not presenting the issues as allegations, as suspecte wrongdoing matters, or as issues requiring followup. Rather, he was discussing matters in the context of management's interface with union workers.] The SSW issues relate to (1) a potential unauthorized installation of commercial grade equipment to assist in chemistry monitoring and (2) the apparent failure to document the issue in the corrective action system once it was raised to management in August 2002. The technical issue relates to the installation of commercial grade computer equipment that could be used to improve monitoring capability. The technical concerns relate to making additional penetrations through existing fire barriers and/or installing power supplies in parallel with existing monitoring equipment.
Alleger contacted prior to referral to licensee (if applicable)?
N/A ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS Attendees: Chair - Blouph Branch Chief (AOC) - Barber (Act) SAC - Urban 01 Rep. - Monroe. Neff RI Counsel - Fewell Others - Crleniak DISPOSITION ACTIONS: (List actions for processing and closure. Note responsible person(s), form of action closure document(s), and estimated completion dates.)
- 1.
SRI determined that the existing installation did penetrate fire barriers and was not approved for installation by the existing work control processes. DRP Branch 3 to complete inspection and handle as part of inspection process.
Responsible Person:
Meyer ECD:
Closure Documentation:
Completed: Panel 1/23/03
- 2.
Since existing installation violated NRC requirements, have 01 open a case (1-2003-V=\\q.to investigate for potential wrongdoing (Concern 1). Incorporate Concern 2 in 01 investigation if violation exists.
Responsible Person: Wilson ECD:
TBD Closure Documentation:
Completed:_
- 3.
Regional Counsel to review information and ascertain if actual violation exists for Concern 2.
Provide documentation of assessment to SAC and 01 for file.
Responsible Person: Fewell ECD:
1124/03 7C Closure Documentation:
Completed: (- Ll-3 SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT: The risk significance of this concern appears low since_
personnel that might be involved with any future tagging evolutions or work on the installed chemistry net would be knowledgeable of the equipment installation. Thus, any personnel hazard would be limited.
Iniformation in t~h§2&it tAR REVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE ARB in accordance witht e ree om I Act, exemptions ')C
y2 PRIORITY OF 01 INVESTIGATION:
HIGH If potential discrimination or wrongdoing and 01 is not opening a case, provide rationale here (e.g., no prima facie, lack of specific indication of wrongdoing):
Rationale used to defer 01 discrimination case (DOL case in progress):
Although SSW is usually of concern because of it involves personal integrity, the low significance of the underlying technical issues mollifies this inherent priority.
ENFORCEMENT STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS CONSIDERATION (only applies to wrongdoing matters (including discrimination issues) that are under investigation by Ol, DOL, or DOJI:
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 another ARB at four (4) years from that date, to discuss enforcement statute of limitations issues.
NOTES: (Include other pertinent comments. Also include considerations related to licensee referral, if appropriate. Identify any potential generic issues)
Distribution: Panel Attendees, Regional Counsel, 0I, Responsible Individuals (original to SAC)