ML052550329
| ML052550329 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 02/21/2003 |
| From: | Engineering Region 1 Branch 1 |
| To: | |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2004-0314, RI-2003-A-0017 | |
| Download: ML052550329 (2) | |
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g:\\alieg\\panel\\2003001 7arb.wpd ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DISPOSITION RECORD Allegation No.: RI-2003-A-0017 Site/Facility: Salem ARB Date:
2121103 Branch Chief (AOC): Meyer Acknowledged: No Confidentiality Granted: No Issue discussed: The alleger stated that they are being harassed for challenging management (Operations Supervisor) on procedural compliance and safety. They also noted that safety and ALARA policies were not followed during a containment check of Reactor Coolant Pump oil levels on November 4, 2002 in accordance with PSEG standards and management expectations.
On 215/03, the alleger provided additional examples fr concems7 t that they expressed previously to the NRC. Notificatid a concern t safety and procedural compliance is a secondary cncco pare to ad erence. PSEG subsequently addressed these concerns in evaluatio Notificatio_
documents an untimely resolution of personal safety and FME cncems rated to the I Handling Building Exhaust Fan rotating backwards. The alleger informed his supervisor of this condition and they believe no notification was written. The alleger spoke with the Safety department and Outage Control Center about their concern, and wrote a notification to document their concerns after approximately a week of not being addressed by the licensee. The concern has subsequently been addressed and corrected according to the alleger. (See notificatio lor supporting Info to alleger's notification).
Alleger contacted prior to referral to licensee (if applicable)?
Yes ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS Attendees: Chair - Rog-ie Branch Chief (AOC) - Barber (acto) SAC - Vito 01 Rep. - Teator RI Counsel - Fewell Others - Cdleniak. Smith DISPOSITION ACTIONS: (List actions for processing and closure. Note responsible person(s),
form of action closure document(s), and estimated completion dates.)
- 1)
Acknowledgment letter Responsible Person:
SAC Closure Documentation:
ECD: 02/28/03 Completed:
- 2)
Refer technical issue to PSEG. DRP to provide enclosure for referral letter.
Responsible Person:
Meyer/Barber Closure Documentation:
ECD:
03119/03 Completed:
- 3)
Review licensee response.
Responsible Person:
Meyer/Barber Closure Documentation: _
ECD:
04/30/03 Completed:
- 4)
Perform prima facie review to assess whether 01 should investigate assertion of H&U. Provide documentation of review to SAC and 01 for file. 01 will open investigation if Regional Counsel determines that a prima facie case exists. (StfA*Ui sz A-1)
Responsible Person: Fewell Closure Documentation:
ECD:
0311 9/03 Completed: 2121/03 AR B NNsUrffir;gVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE ARB in accordance with e Freedom of Information
- Act, exemptio F(IA-
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SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT:
PRIORITY OF 01 INVESTIGATION:
The alleger asserts that he Is being harassed for challenging management (Operations Supervisor) on procedural compliance and safety.
If potential discrimination or wrongdoing and Ol 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):
ENFORCEMENT STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS CONSIDERATION (only applies to wrongdoIng matters (Including discrimination Issues) that are under Investigation by 01. 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. Arso include considerations related to licensee referral, if appropriate. Identify any potential generic issues)
Re-gional Counsel determined that Prima fade has not been articulated.
Distribution: Panel Attendees, Regional Counsel, 01, Responsible Individuals (original to SAC)