ML102800551

ARB Summary - RIV-2005-A-0089

ML102800551
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	08/15/2005
From:	- No Known Affiliation
To:	Office of Information Services
References
FOIA/PA-2010-0245, RIV-2005-A-0089
Download: ML102800551 (3)

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SUMMARY

Responsible PSBI RIV-2005-A-0089.

ýBrain ch, RPBA Facility Name Columbia ARB Date: August 15, 2005 Docket Number 050/397 01 Case No.: N/A ARB DECISION Purpose of ARB initial Previous N/A Decisions Today's Decision ARB agreed to close, not enough information to proceed.

Basis for Another ARB REIFERRAil-Refer to: Criteria Reviewed?

Referral Rationale 01 TIN VESTIIGATION -~** ,

Pri'iori ty-R-ti o naIe DOL Deferral Rationale ARB PARTICIPANTS (* denotes ARB Chairman Approval)

CJohnson TPruett KFuller MVasquez LGersey HFreeman AHowell* KKennedy DWhite MShannon

ALLEGATION RECEIPT FORM .Page.1 Received By: Zachary Dunham Receipt Date: I 8/5/05 Receipt Method (meeting, phone call, letter, Anonymous Letter etc.)

FACILITY Facility Name Columbia Generating Station.

Location Richland, WA Docket(s),' 50-397 CONCERN Summary the of Concems.(be brief) 1*.The anonymous letter describes general concerns regarding chilled environment:ý, ", "

discrimination, and. safety within the security department at Columbia. This letter was received via the inter-office mail system at Columbia. The letter contains no identifying::

information, is unsigned, and was received in an inter-office mailer with no identifying:.

information as to who the sender is.

Obtain concern specifics. What is the concern,when did it occur, who was involved, etc. If the concern involves discrmination, fill in the last section of.

the form.

What is the potential safety impact? Isthis an ongoing concern?

'Reduced security effectiveness? The letter infers that the issue is ongoing.

What requirement/regulation governs this concern?

Potentially 10CFR73, Security order, 1.0CFR50.7 What records should the NRC review?

Unknow n -.": .. " ...- .. ' .... I .

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What other individuals could the NRC contact for information?

Unknown. .

How did the individual find out about the concem?

Unknown.,

Was the concern brought to management's attention? If so; what actions have been taken, if not, why not? " .  :

Unknown.

WhyI was the concern brought I to the NRC's attention' Unknown. However, given the historical and ongoing tension between the security force and Energy Northwest over labor negotiations the individual probably believes: that.security management would not properly address the concerns..

ALLEGATION RECEIPT FORM Page 2 ALLEGER INFORMATION Full Name Unknown. Employer Unknown.

Mailing Address (Home) Unknown. Occupation Unknown.

Telephone (Daytime) Unknown. Relationship to facility Unknown.

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(Other)

Preference for method and time of Was the individual advised of contact identity protection Referral Explain that if the concerns are referred to the licensee, that alleger's identity will not be revealed and that the NRC will review and evaluate the thoroughness and adequacy of the licensee's response. If the concerns are an agreement state issue or the jurisdiction of another agency, explain that we will refer the concern to the appropriate agency, and if the alleger agrees, we will provide the alleger's identity for followup.

Does the individual object to the Does the individual object to referral? Ireleasing their identity?

Regulations prohibit NRC licensees (including contractors and subcontractors) from discriminating against individuals who engage in protected activities (alleging violations of regulatory requirements, refusing to engage in practices made unlawful by statues, etc.). -

Does the concern involve Was the individual advised of the discrimination? ."I DOL process?

What was the protected activity?

-What-adverse-actions-have-been-taken?:When?------ -- -

Why does the individual believe the actions were taken as a result of engaging in a protected activity?

Revised 9/3/03