ML12167A222
| ML12167A222 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 06/13/2012 |
| From: | Lampert M Pilgrim Watch |
| To: | Borchardt R NRC/EDO |
| References | |
| 2.206, G20120327 | |
| Download: ML12167A222 (7) | |
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l Executive Director for Operations 6C--TOC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Via Email hearingdocket@nrc.gov SUPPLEMENT TO 2.206 ENFORCEMENT PETITION REGARDING LABOR DISPUTE-PILGRIM NPS (SUBMITTED MAY 16, 2012)
Pilgrim Watch ("PW") respectfully requests to submit another supplement to its 2.206 enforcement petition submitted originally on May 16 regarding the labor dispute at Pilgrim Station highlighting its public safety implications.
We submit the following pertinent new information that supports PW's request for NRC to order Pilgrim closed for operations until the labor dispute is resolved and all 369 union workers reinstated back onsite in their original jobs.
The attached communication was sent to me by an anonymous worker. The most disturbing part of the email was the statement that, Our replacements are what we call "outage RPs." I was an outage RP for many years before coming on staff at Pilgrim. Outage RPs are those who have the skill set to assist any nuclear power plant during normal refuel outages, generator replacement outages, etc. These are times when the plant is in cold shut-down, NOT operating at power. Entergy put these people through a few short weeks of training. They have not assisted in drills.
Therefore we are forced to conclude that it is indeed far worse than we thought. The replacement workers are not only unfamiliar with the history and idiosyncrasies of Pilgrim but also "have the skill set to assist any nuclear power plant during... outages"- not operating. The worker says that the replacement workers had a "few short weeks of training." This provides no basis of reasonable assurance absent understanding exactly what that training was, where it was held, and whether it included onsite training under regular workers oversight for operations and also emergency response training, as discussed in the original petition and subsequent supplements.
In addition, the worker supports PW's previously expressed concerns that the replacement workers lack training regarding emergency events.
Again, we have no reasonable assurance that public health and safety are protected.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of Petitioners, (Electronically signed)
Mary lampert Pilgrim Watch, Director 148 Washington Street Duxbury, MA Tel. 781-934-0389 Email: mary.lampertwcomcast.net June 13, 2012 2
ATTACHMENT 06.13.12 Anonymous Communication From PNPS Locked-Out PNPS Worker:
Something that concerns me, as a RP tech, and should concern you, the citizen, is the scheduled Emergency Drill that has now been cancelled or postponed.
The question is.... If Entergy cannot support a drill, what makes them think they can support a real emergency? Over 200 locked out employees are out on the streets picketing. Lots of these people are those who would support the plant in case of a real emergency (and, of course, drills.)
Additionally, I and my fellow RP techs that are now out of a job have had lots of practice with drills. We KNOW what to do. We will chase the plume (God forbid),
and we will run TO the plant in case of an emergency. We have had LOTS of training. Our replacements are what we call "outage RPs." I was an outage RP for many years before coming on staff at Pilgrim. Outage RPs are those who have the skill set to assist any nuclear power plant during normal refuel outages, generator replacement outages, etc. These are times when the plant is in cold shut-down, NOT operating at power. Entergy put these people through a feW short weeks of training.
They have not assisted in drills.
Further, these replacement technicians are from other states, they are not (as far as I know) Massachusetts residents. When trouble comes, will they stay or run home to Tennessee, Texas, or Florida?
While I may not be in full agreement with your viewpoints on nuclear power, Ms.
Lampert, I think we can agree on this: Entergy is trying to pull one over on the public right now. While our CEO makes his millions, Entergy squabbles over their bottom line at the expense of those who make the plant operate safely. Again, I will state, I am Radiation PROTECTION. I care about the plant and I care about public safely. Right now I don'tfeel safe!
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ATTACHMENT Anonymous photos (June 8 added) from Pilgrim, how alert can workers be after sleeping on the floor?
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From: Mary Lampert [mailto: mary.lampertbcomcast.netl.
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 7:52 PM To: Docket, Hearing Cc: Dean, Bill
Subject:
Pilgrim Watch's June 13 Supplement to 2.206 Enforcement Petition Regarding Labor Dispute Hello:
Attached please find Pilgrim Watch's June 13 Supplement to 2.206 Enforcement Petition Regarding Labor Dispute -Pilgrim NPS. If you have difficulty in opening the document, please call Mary Lampert at 781-934-0389.
Thank-you and enjoy your evening.
Mary