ML092250068
| ML092250068 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Catawba  |
| Issue date: | 08/12/2009 |
| From: | Bartley J NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB1 |
| To: | Morris J Duke Energy Carolinas |
| References | |
| 2-2009-008 | |
| Download: ML092250068 (3) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II SAM NUNN ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER 61 FORSYTH STREET, SW, SUITE 23T85 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8931 August 12, 2009 Mr. J. R. Morris Site Vice President Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Catawba Nuclear Station 4800 Concord Road York, SC 29745-9635
SUBJECT:
CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION: ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EMPLOYEE FOR REPORTING SAFETY CONCERNS (OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS CASE NUMBER 2-2009-008)
Dear Mr. Morris:
Enclosed for your information is the synopsis of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Office of Investigations (OI) completed report regarding alleged discrimination by the Catawba Nuclear Station against an employee who filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor.
OI:RII did not substantiate that the former fire watch employee, DZ Atlantic Group (DZ Atlantic) was discriminated against for raising safety concerns. We plan no further action with regard to this matter. Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Jonathan H. Bartley, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 1 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-413, 50-414 License Nos.: NPF-35, NPF-52
Enclosure:
Investigative Synopsis, OI Case No. 2-2009-008
August 12, 2009 Mr. J. R. Morris Site Vice President Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Catawba Nuclear Station 4800 Concord Road York, SC 29745-9635
SUBJECT:
CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION: ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EMPLOYEE FOR REPORTING SAFETY CONCERNS (OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS CASE NUMBER 2-2009-008)
Dear Mr. Morris:
Enclosed for your information is the synopsis of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Office of Investigations (OI) completed report regarding alleged discrimination by the Catawba Nuclear Station against an employee who filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor.
OI:RII did not substantiate that the former fire watch employee, DZ Atlantic Group (DZ Atlantic) was discriminated against for raising safety concerns. We plan no further action with regard to this matter. Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact us.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Jonathan H. Bartley, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 1 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos.: 50-413, 50-414 License Nos.: NPF-35, NPF-52
Enclosure:
Investigative Synopsis, OI Case No. 2-2009-008 Distribution:
Oscar De Miranda, EICS Non Sensitive, Publicly Available Sunsi Review Complete - JHB1 08/12/2009 OFFICE RII:DRP RII:EICS RII:DRP SIGNATURE EJS2 ODM JHB1 NAME EStamm ODe Miranda JBartley DATE 08/12/2009 08/12/2009 08/12/2009 E-MAIL COPY?
OFFICIAL RECORD S:\\DRP\\Allegations\\Branch 1\\Catawba\\OI Synopsis 2-09-008 - Licensee.doc
Official Use Only - OI Investigation Information NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE WITHOUT APPROVAL OF FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS, REGION II Official Use Only - OI Investigation Information Case No. 2-2009-008 SYNOPSIS This investigation was initiated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Investigations (OI), Region II (RII), on November 25, 2008, to determine whether a former fire watch stander for DZ Atlantic Group (Atlantic), working at the Catawba Nuclear Station (Catawba), was discriminated against for raising safety concerns.
Based on the documentation and testimony developed during this investigation, OI: RII did not substantiate that the former fire watch employee, DZ Atlantic Group (DZ Atlantic) was discriminated against for raising safety concerns.
Approved for Release by Oscar De Miranda 8/12/2009