ML062160309
| ML062160309 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem, Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 03/28/2005 |
| From: | Arrighi R - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2005-0194 | |
| Download: ML062160309 (16) | |
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Dr. Kymn Harvin, Ph.D and 40 Safety Concerns at PSEG's Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations Staff Presentation by:
Russell Arrighi Senior Enforcement Specialist March 28, 2005
Dr. Kymn Harvin, Ph.D and Safety Concerns at PSEG's Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations Staff Presentation by:
Russell Arrighi Senior Enforcement Specialist March 29, 2005
Kymn Harvin, Ph.D m Ph.D, Organizational Development and Spirituality, Union Institute of Cincinnati, 1996 r Work History
" Pennsylvania State Government
" AT&T (1980 - 1990) e Private Consulting
" Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
- PSEG Corporate Offices (1998 - 2001)
- PSEG Nuclear (January 2002 - March 28, 2003)
Dr. Harvin's Concerns u *1 Provided several, specific examples that
.demonstrated.,, problems with the work environment for raising safety issues at Salem and Hope Creek (i.e., SCWE) u Alleged wrongdoing/discrimination for raising these work environment issues. and other safety concerns to the CNO
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01 Assist and Investigations r 1-2003-051F (01 Assist/SCWE Issues)
___7 Cl, w 1-2003-045.(Wrongdoing/Discrimination)
Initiated investigation on September 8, 2003
° Report issued on December 23, 2004
Safety Conscious Work Environment Review w< NRC Supported SCWE Concern
" Letter to Dr. Harvin dated July 30, 2004
" -Letter to PSEG dated July 30, 2004
" Mid-Cycle Assessment Letter to PSEG dated August 30, 2004,
-Substantial cross-cutting issue (SCWE)
-Increased oversight at the stations
-Special inspection in June 2005 r Region I continues to monitor PSEG's progress relating to SCWE issues
Alleged Wrongdoing/Discrimination
! Discrimination concern not substantiated V/Protected Activity
,/Management Knowledge
,/Adverse Action
- Nexus to Protected Activity (Not found)
Protected Activity and Management Knowledge Dr. Harvin engaged a protected activity
" Raised "safety issues" during a 2001 management meeting
- March 20, 2003, Dr. Harvin raised nuclear safety concerns withamw-,
Alleged Wrongdoing/Discrimination Adverse Actions:
r Notified on February 26, 2003, that the Principle Organization Development Specialist position was eliminated r Notified on March 24, 2003, that her last day of work was moved up from April 16, 2003, to March 28, 2003
Nexus to Protected Activity-Elimination of Position
' Aware that PSEG corporate was downsizing r Voluntarily moved from corporate offices to PSEG Nuclear in January 2002 with the understanding that there were no guarantees that her current or new assignment would extend beyond 2002 w Staffing studies completed in 2002 led to downsizing at PSEG Nuclear r Her position was viewed as "not adding value" to organization (e.g., not effective at achieving site culture improvements)
Nexus to Protected Activity -
Change in Separation Date r Notice given on 2/26/03 that position was eliminated; original separation date was 4/16/03 (consistent with PSEG policy) r' VP of PSEG Human Resources made the decision on 3/18/03 to accelerate her physical separation date W.. New physical separation date coincided with departure of CNO on 3/28/03 Pay and benefits remained unchanged
Conclusion r The staff did not identify any evidence to indicate that the decision to eliminate the Principle Organization Development Specialist position was for any reason other than legitimate business reasons r, 01 did not substantiate the allegation of discrimination
Communications Issues
Public Perception r, Investigation Timeliness February 25, 2005, letter from David Lochbaum (UCS) re: timeliness of the NRC staff to reach decision on allegations vi Other Potential Questions (e.g., if the SCWE issues Dr. Harvin raised were legitimate, how could the NRC not substantiate her discrimination complaint?)
Public Perception -
Investigation Timeliness i Reasonable amount of time was taken, given the number and complexity of the issues raised
" Priority given to work environment concerns
" NRC Staff conducted over 100 interviews
(>65 for SCWE concerns and >30 for alleged discrimination case)
- Resource Issue: Initial 01 investigator left the agency eight months into the investigation.
Public Perception -
Key Messages Communications Plan prepared
" Dr. Harvin's concerns were taken seriously
" NRC conducted a thorough investigation
-Dedicated a significant amount of resources
-Carefully considered all issues she raised
" The unsubstantiated discrimination allegation was based on the evidence obtained from over 30 interviews
" Decision does not change our concerns regarding SCWE at Salem/Hope Creek