ML052570405

Allegation Review Board Disposition Record, Allegation No. RI-2002-A-0137, Salem

ML052570405
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	10/30/2002
From:	NRC Region 1
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References
FOIA/PA-2004-0314, RI-2002-A-0137
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\alIeglpanel\20020137arb.wpd ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DISPOSITION RECORD Allegation No.: RI-2002-A-0137 Branch Chief (AOC): Meyer Site/Facility: Salem Acknowledged: No ARB Date: 10/30/2002 Confidentiality Granted: No Issue discussed: Alleger contends that bolting being installed (Hilti bolts) to support a modification in which cable trays are being covered with fire wrap material, will not hold up the cable trays due to added weight of the fire wrap material.

Alleger contends he was harassed for raising this concern. Alleger is also concerned that he will be suspended by NPS, and that this will negatively affect his ability to get work at other nuclear facilities in the near future. Alleger also indicated that he has been put on undesirable jobs since raising his concern.

Alleger contacted prior to referral to licensee (if applicable)? Not Asked ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS Attendees: Chair - Clifford Branch Chief (AOC) - Barber (Act) SAC - Vito 01 Rep. - Wilson RI Counsel - _ Others - Linville, Walker. Pindale DISPOSITION ACTIONS: (List actions for processing and closure. Note responsible person(s), form of action closure document(s), and estimated completion dates.)

1) Contact alleger to ascertain if they object to referral of issue to licensee. Provide documentation of alleger's response to SAC for file.

Responsible Person: SAC ECD: 11/8/2002 Closure Documentation: Completed: ed:

2) Acknowledgment letter Responsible Person: SAC ECD: 11/19/2002 Closure Documentation: Completed:_

3) Refer technical issue to PSEG. DRP to provide enclosure for referral letter.

Responsible Person: Meyer ECD: 11/15/2002 Closure Documentation: Completed:_

4) Review licensee response.

Responsible Person: Mever/Linville ECD: 12/31/2002 Closure Documentation: Completed:_

5) Perform prima facia review to assess whether 01 should investigate assertion of H&l.

Provide documentation of review to SAC and 01 for file. 01 will open investigation if Regional Counsel determines that a prima facie case exists.

Responsible Person: Fewell ECD: 11/8/2002 Closure Documentation: _ Completed:_

ARB MINUTES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE ARB

2 SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT: The risk significance of this concern appears low since additional bolting could be added at a later date, if needed.

PRIORITY OF 01 INVESTIGATION:

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):

Alleger asserts that some of the reprimands he receive were justified because of a self admitted absentee problem, while the other reprimand are based on an overly critical subjective judgement of his workmanship on the job by his supervisor.

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?

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, 0l, Responsible Individuals (original to SAC)

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