ML052570768

Allegation Review Board Disposition Record, Allegation No. RI-2003-A-0138

ML052570768
Person / Time
Site:	Hope Creek
Issue date:	10/30/2003
From:	NRC Region 1
To:
References
FOIA/PA-2004-0314, RI-2003-A-0138
Download: ML052570768 (2)

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I .. 4 3A A EA P N g:\alleg\panel\200301 38arb.wpd ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DISPOSITION RECORD Allegation No.: RI-2003-A-0138 Branch Chief (AOC): Meyer Site/Facility: Hope Creek Acknowledged: No ARB Date: 10/30/03 Confidentiality Granted: No Issue discussed:-- An alleger raised a number of issues related to nuclear equipment operator (NEO) performance at Hope Creek. Technical issues raised by the allegation included inappropriate conduct during non-licensed operator exams, inappropriate completion of on-the-job tasks and evaluations, tagout problems, an inaccurate report for the cause of a mechanical vacuum pump trip, questionable practices when recording EDG surveillance readings, procedural compliance issues when adding hydrogen to the main generator, lax practices when addressing low pump oil levels, and a number of cultural issues.

Alleger contacted prior to referral to licensee (if applicable)? Yes ALLEGATION REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS Attendees: Chair - Holian Branch Chief (AOC) - Barber (Act) SAC - Vito 01 Rep. - Teator RI Counsel - Farrar Others - Lannina DISPOSITION ACTIONS:

1. Acknowledgment letter Responsible Person: SAC/AC ECD: 11/21/03 Closure Documentation: Completed:_

2. Review all issues to determine which may involve potential wrongdoing and which may be referred to the licensee. Review will also determine whether any additional issues should be added to the allegation based on interview with the alleger on 10/29/2003.

Responsible Person: Mever/Ol/Conte ECD: 11/12/03 Closure Documentation: Completed:_

3. Review hydrogen and nitrogen valve lineups and obtain a copy of the union by-laws.

Responsible Person: Meyer ECD: 11/12/03 Closure Documentation: Completed:_

4. Repanel Responsible Person: SAC ECD: 11/12/2003 Closure Documentation: Completed:_

SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT: The risk significance of this concern could be moderate to high because of examination conduct issues appear to be pervasive 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):

ARB MINUTES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE ARB /ku

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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, 01, Responsible Individuals (original to SAC)