ML062440391
| ML062440391 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry, Watts Bar, Sequoyah, Bellefonte  |
| Issue date: | 08/29/2006 |
| From: | Morris G Tennessee Valley Authority |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Download: ML062440391 (16) | |
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Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801 August 29, 2006 10 CFR 26.71(d)
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN:
Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Gentlemen:
In the Matter of Tennessee Valley Authority
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Docket Nos.
50-259 50-260 50-296 50-327 50-328 50-390 50-391 50-438 50-439 FITNESS FOR DUTY (FFD)
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE DATA: JANUARY -
JUNE 2006 In accordance with 10 CFR 26.71(d),
enclosed is TVA's FFD Program Performance Data for the six-month period of January 1 -
June 30, 2006. summarizes the testing results under TVA's FFD Program that occurred during this reporting period.
Enclosures 2-4 contain the performance data and summary of TVA management actions for TVA's nuclear plant sites (Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, and Watts Bar, respectively). consolidates the data for TVA's nuclear corporate organization (primarily Chattanooga and Knoxville Corporate offices) and Bellefonte Nuclear Plant.
There were no FFD events reported to the NRC pursuant to 10 CFR 26.73 during the six-month period.
The random testing rate of drug and alcohol use is in accordance with the requirements prescribed in 10 CFR 26.24(a)(2).
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 August 29, 2006 If you have any questions concerning this information, please contact Russell Thompson at (423) 751-7737.
Sincerely, Glenn W. Morris Manager, Corporate Nuclear Licensing and Industry Affairs RRT:MHG Enclosures cc (Enclosures):
Ms.
Eva A. Brown, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08 G9A One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Ms.
Margaret H. Chernoff, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08 G9A One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Mr. Douglas V. Pickett, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission MS 08 G9A One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-2739 Dr. William Travers, Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8931 cc:
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 3 August 29, 2006 cc (Enclosures):
NRC Senior Resident Inspector Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant 10833 Shaw Road Athens, Alabama 35611-6970 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Sequoyah Nuclear Plant 2600 Igou Ferry Road Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37379-3624 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 1260 Nuclear Plant Road Spring City, Tennessee 37381
Page 1 of 1 ENCLOSURE 1 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA)
PERFORMANCE DATA JANUARY 1 -
JUNE 30, 2006 The following summarizes testing results under TVA's FFD Program that occurred during this reporting period:
I.
TVA's "Re-screening of Specimens"
Reference:
TVA's policy to re-screen specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl, which was addressed in the February 28,
- 1997, FFD Performance Report.
Summary During this reporting period, TVA Nuclear [TVAN]
screened 181 specimens at the lower cutoff for marijuana.
There were four positive tests identified from this group.
II.
TRENDS The confirmed positive test rate for all categories (pre-employment, pre-access, for-cause, post-accident, random, follow-up, and other) for this reporting period was 0.68 percent (37 positive tests) which is 0.19 percent higher than the last reporting period.
The rate of random confirmed positives was 0.51 percent (13 positive tests) which is 0.05 percent higher than the last reporting period.
Page 1 of3 ENCLOSURE 2
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, eleven contract employees (CEs) tested positive.
Ten of the eleven CEs testing positive were denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVA Nuclear (TVAN) work for three years.
One of the eleven CEs was also detected attempting to subvert the Fitness for Duty testing process by substitution.
This CE presented a low temperature specimen that tested negative and an observed specimen that tested positive.
This CE was denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work.
Ten CEs requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results.
One CE requested that a confirmatory blood alcohol test be performed.
The blood alcohol test reconfirmed the positive test results.
Also in pre-access test category, one CE refused to provide a required observed specimen after providing a low volume specimen, then left the collection facility without permission.
This CE was denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work.
In the for-cause (observed behavior) test category, one CE tested positive.
The CE's unescorted access was revoked.
The CE was removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
The CE requested that a confirmatory blood alcohol test be performed.
The blood alcohol test reconfirmed the positive test results.
A review of the CE's work did not identify any deficiencies.
In the random test category, three licensee employees (LEs) and six CEs tested positive.
The LEs' and CEs' unescorted access was revoked.
The LEs and CEs were removed from site.
The LEs were suspended from work for a minimum of 14 days and referred to the Employee Assistance Program.
One LE returned to work during this reporting period, had access reinstated, and was placed in the follow-up alcohol and drug testing program.
The CEs were returned to the contract company.
Four CEs were restricted from TVAN work for three years.
Two CEs were permanently restricted from TVAN work because of previous positive test results.
Two LEs and five CEs requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results.
One CE requested an appeal.
The appeal upheld the positive test results.
Reviews of the LEs' and CEs' work did not identify any deficiencies.
Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30, 2006 Company 6 Months Ending BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD-CHRISTNER (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cut-offs:Screen/Confirmation E
Appendix A to 10 CFR 26
- 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana *
/
Amphetamines Cocaine
/
Phencyclidine Opiates
/
Alcohol(%BAC)
- Specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl are evaluated using a 20 ng/ml cutoff on the initial marijuana screen and the limit of quantitation as a cutoff on the GC/MS for marijuana metabolite.
Testing Results Licensee Employees Long-Term**
Short-Term Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with 1,347 3,226 Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 123 0
N/A N/A 1,351 11 For Post-accident 1
0 N/A N/A 2
0 Cause Observed behavior 0
0 N/A N/A 9
1 Random 358 3
N/A N/A 1,108 6
Follow-up 48 0
N/A N/A 37 0
Other 5
0 NIA N/A 0
0 Total 535 3
N/A N/A 2,507 18
- The other test category includes: return-to-work - (4); transfer - (1).
- Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the "Sh ort-Term Contractor Personnel" category.
REV. 1/92 Paue 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Amphe-Phency.
Alcohol Refusal 1
2 3
4 tamitnea clidine to test Licensee Employees j
0 0 o 0
1 0
0 0
0 0
Long-Term Contractors N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A I
Short-Term Contractors
- 10 5
0 0
0 3
I 0
0 0
0 Total l
Il5 0
I 0
41 1
0 0
0 0
2--
- Two specimens from this category tested negative at the 50 ng/ml cutoff limit, but positive using the 20 ng/ml cutoff limit.
Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen Confirmation I
Barbiturates 300 300 2
Benzodiazepines 300 300 3
Methadone 300 300 4
Propoxyphene 300 300
Paae 1 of3 ENCLOSURE 3
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, six CEs tested positive.
Four CEs were denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVA Nuclear (TVAN) work for three years.
One of the six CEs was also detected attempting to subvert the Fitness for Duty testing process by substitution.
This CE presented a low temperature specimen that tested negative and an observed specimen that tested positive.
This CE was denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work.
One CE requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen test reconfirmed the positive test results.
One CE requested that a confirmatory blood alcohol test be performed.
The blood alcohol test reconfirmed the positive test results.
Two CEs requested an appeal.
The appeals upheld the positive test results.
Also in the pre-access test category, one CE refused to provide a required observed specimen after providing a low-temperature specimen, then leaving the collection facility without permission.
This CE was denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and permanently restricted from TVAN work.
In the random test category, three LEs and one CE tested positive.
The LEs' unescorted access was revoked.
The CE had not yet been granted unescorted access.
Two LEs were suspended from work for a minimum of 14 days and referred to the Employee Assistance Program.
One LE returned to work during this reporting period, had access reinstated, and was placed in the follow-up alcohol and drug testing program.
One LE was terminated and permanently restricted from TVAN work because of previous positive test results.
The CE was removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVAN work for three years.
One LE requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen test reconfirmed the positive test results.
The CE requested that a confirmatory blood alcohol test be performed.
The blood alcohol test reconfirmed the positive test results.
One LE and the CE requested an appeal.
The appeals upheld the positive test results.
A review of the CE's work was not performed because the CE was not granted unescorted access.
Reviews of the LEs' work did not identify any deficiencies.
Paae 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30, 2006 Company 6 Months Ending SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD-CHRISTNER (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cut-offs: Screen/Confirmation IXI Appendix A to 10 CFR 26
- 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana *
/
Amphetamines Cocaine
/
Phencyclidine Opiates
/
Alcohol(%BAC)
/
/
- Specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl are evaluated using a 20 ng/ml cutoff on the initial marijuana screen and the limit of quantitation as a cutoff on the GC/MS for marijuana metabolite.
Testing Results Licensee Employees Long-Term ***
Short-Term Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with 1,272 N/A 571 Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 83 0
N/A N/A 740 6
For Post-accident 3
0 N/A N/A 4
0 Cause Observed behavior 0
0 N/A N/A 4
0 Random 301 3
NIA N/A 190 1
Follow-up 8
0 N/A N/A 3
0 Other**
1 0
N/A N/A 1
0 Total 396 3
N/A N/A 942 7
- The other test category includes: return-to-work -(1)
TVA; program integrity clearance (FFD Program Administration)- (1) contract.
- Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the" Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.
REV. 1/92 Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances fLicensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total
- One specimen from Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen Confirmation 1
Barbiturates 300 300 2
Benzodiazepines 300 300 3
Methadone 300 300 4
Propoxyphene 300 300
Pazel of3 ENCLOSURE 4
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT In the pre-access test category, six CEs tested positive.
The CEs were denied access, removed from site, returned to the contract company, and restricted from TVA Nuclear (TVAN) work for three years.
One CE was badged as a reinstatement pending drug test results, and the unescorted access was revoked for this CE.
One CE tested positive for two substances.
Five CEs requested that split-specimen testing be performed.
The split-specimen tests reconfirmed the positive test results.
Two CEs requested an appeal. The appeals upheld the positive test results.
A review of work for the CE for whom unescorted access was revoked did not identify any deficiencies.
Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30, 2006 Company 6 Months Ending WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD-CHRISTNER (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cut-offs: Screen/Confirmation Appendix A to 10 CFR 26
- 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana *
/
Amphetamines Cocaine
/
Phencyclidine Opiates
/
Alcohol(%BAC)
- Specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl are evaluated using a 20 ng/ml cutoff on the initial marijuana screen and the limit of quantitation as a cutoff on the GC/MS for marijuana metabolite.
Testing Results Licensee Employees Long-Term ***
Short-Term Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with 915 N/A 611 Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 39 0
N/A N/A 408 6
For Post-accident 0
0 N/A N/A 3
0 Cause Observed behavior 0
0 N/A N/A 1
0 Random 193 0
N/A N/A 200 0
Follow-up 5
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Other**
1 0
N/A N/A 0
0 Total 238 0
N/A N/A 612 6
- The other test category includes: Return-to-work - (1).
- Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the" Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.
REV. 1/92 Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Amphe-Phency-Alcohol Rerusal 1
2 3
4 S[tamines clidine to test Licensee Employees J 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 Long-Term Contractors N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Short-Term Contractors
.4 3
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 Total 1
4 13 0
0 1100 101010 1010 1o
- One specimen from this category tested negative at the 50 ng/mI cutoff limit, but positive using the 20 ng/mI cutoff limit.
Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen Confirmation 1
Barbiturates 300 300 2
Benzodiazepines 300 300 3
Methadone 300 300 4
Propoxyphene 300 300
Page 1 of 3 ENCLOSURE 5
SUMMARY
OF MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR CORPORATE TVA NUCLEAR (TVAN)
OFFICES AND BELLEFONTE NUCLEAR PLANT (BLN)
There were no positive tests in the Corporate TVAN offices or BLN during this reporting period.
Page 2 of 3 Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR 26 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY JUNE 30, 2006 Company 6 Months Ending CORPORATE OFFICES (CHATTANOOGA, KNOXVILLE, BELLEFONTE, AND OTHER)
Location REBECCA A. STANFIELD-CHRISTNER (423) 751-8822 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cut-offs: Screen/Confirmation
[II Appendix A to 10 CFR 26
- 50 ng/ml initial cut-off Marijuana *
/
Amphetamines Cocaine
/
Phencyclidine Opiates
/
Alcohol(%BAC)
- Specimens with a creatinine level less than 20 mg/dl are evaluated using a 20 ng/ml cutoff on the initial marijuana screen and the limit of quantitation as a cutoff on the GC/MS for marijuana metabolite.
Testing Results Licensee Employees Long-Term ****
Short-Term Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with N/A N/A N/A Unescorted Access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A For Post-accident 0
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Cause Observed behavior 0
0 N/A N/A 0
0 Random 169 0
N/A N/A 14 0
Follow-up I1 0
N/A N/A 0
0 Other 8
0 N/A N/A 4
0 Total 188 0
N/A N/A 18 0
- Persons assigned to the corporate organization or Bellefonte, but with unescorted access at a TVAN site, are included in the average for the site or sites where they hold the unescorted access authorization.
- The other test category includes: employment - (2) TVA, (1) contract; assignment to emergency response duties -(1)
TVA, (2) contract; program integrity clearance (FFD Program Administration) - (4) TVA, (1) contract; return-to-work- (1) TVA.
- Both long-term and short-term contractors are included in the" Short-Term Contractor Personnel" category.
REV. 1/92 Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Amphe-Phency.
Alcohol Refusal 1
2 3
4 tamines clidine to test Licensee Employees 00 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Long-Term Contractors N/A N/A N/A NIA N/A N/A N/A NIA N/A N/A N/A Short-Term Contractors 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Total 0
0 o
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 o
0 Cutoff Levels of Additional Drugs DRUG SUBSTANCE Cut-off Level (ng/ml)
NUMBER Screen Confirmation I
Barbiturates 300 300 2
Benzodiazepines 300 300 3
Methadone 300 300 4
Propoxyphene 300 300