ML052570095

Allegation Review Board Disposition Record, Allegation No. RI-2002-A-0034

ML052570095
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	03/06/2002
From:	NRC Region 1
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References
FOIA/PA-2004-0314, RI-2002-A-0034
Download: ML052570095 (2)

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• . i t g:\alleg\panel\20020034arb.wpd ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DISPOSITION RECORD Allegation No.: RI-2002-A-0034 Branch Chief (AOC): Meyer Site/Facility: Salem Acknowledged: No ARB Date: 3/06/2002 Confidentiality Granted: No Issue discussed: Allener stated that he received a significant uptake of radioactive material in 1983 that he believes caused his thyroid cancer. He has requested his bioassay/internal exposure data from the licensee from that period, but has not vet been provided this information. Also. he believes there may have been an effort to cover-up his exposure.

Alleger contacted prior to referral to licensee (if applicable)? Yes - No problem with referring his concerns - He has already been in contact with PSEG on this issue.

ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS Attendees: Chair - Crleniak Branch Chief(AOC) - Meyer SAC - Vito 01 Rep. - Monroe RI Counsel - Fewell Others - Barklev. Smith. Nick 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 - DRP to provide response to Concern 1. Indicate that the alleger will be asked for more information regarding the alleged coverup.

Responsible Person: SAC/Barklev ECD: 3/20/2002 Closure Documentation:_ Completed:

2) Call alleger to determine whether he has since received his bioassay records from PSEG. Also, ask him for additional information regarding the coverup of this matter that he is alleging. If his bioassay records are provided by 3/25/2002 and he provides no supporting information regarding an alleged coverup, close out this allegation.

Responsible Person: Barkley ECD: 4/04/2002 Closure Documentation:_ Completed:

3). If alleger does not receive his bioassay records by 3/25/2002, request in writing that PSEG provide those records to the individual and/or the NRC. DRS to review the exposure records when received. Also, if additional, supporting information is provided by the alleger, repanel this allegation to determine an appropriate course of action.

Responsible Person: Barklev Referral & Reoanel (if necessary)

Nimitz (Review Bioassay Record) ECD: 6101/2002 Closure Documentation:_ Completed:

SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT: The risk significance of this allegation is very low as the event in question in 1983 was reviewed by the NRC and no personnel overexposures occurred at that time (allow several significant individual exposures occurred), and the issue involves licensee operational/radcon performance 19 years ago.

ARB MINUTES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE ARB  ;

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PRIORITY OF 01 INVESTIGATION: N/A 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):

The case shore give edium or low priority due to the termination o indiv al's empi ent, is na test ositio (at-leve and tlasen of any issuwi his w performa e.

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 DOJ):

What is the potential violation and regulatory requirement? 10 CFR Part 26, 10 CFR 50.5 When did the potential violation occur? February 2002 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.

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Distribution: Panel Attendees, Regional Counsel, 01, Responsible Individuals (original to SAC)