ML17059B026

Forwards Synopsis of OI Region I Investigation,Initiated to Determine If NMP Unit 2 Chemistry Manager,Told NMP Unit 2 Chemistry Technical That Only Concerns W/Chain of Command Were to Be Discussed & Not Outside Agencies

ML17059B026
Person / Time
Site:	Nine Mile Point
Issue date:	12/13/1995
From:	Cooper R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Sylvia B NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP.
References
NUDOCS 9512270124
Download: ML17059B026 (8)

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December 13, 1995 Mr. B. Ralph Sylvia Executive Vice President Nuclear Niagara Mohawk Power corporation Nine Mile Point Nuclear station P.O.

Box 63

Lycoming, New York 13093

SUBJECT:

RAISING OF EMPLOYEE CONCERNS TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES

Dear Mr. Sylvia:

Attached is a copy of the synopsis of an Office of Investigation, Region I (OI:RI) investigation that was initiated to determine if a Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 2 (NMP2), Chemistry Manager told a NMP2 Chemistry Technician that he was to only discuss concerns with his chain of command and not to go to outside agencies.

Although OI:RI did not substantiate that discrimination occurred in this case, we are reminding you of the importance of your managers and supervisors encouraging employees to identify and bring forward their concerns either to your staff or the NRC.

You should also ensure that your management staff is aware of the importance of employees being advised that they have the right to raise concerns with your staff, the NRC, or other outside agencies.

Sincerely, Original signed by:

Richard W. Cooper II, Director Division of Reactor Projects Docket No.

50-410 License No. NPS-69 9512270124 951213 PDR ADQCK 05000410 P

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Mr. B. Ralph Sylvia cc w/enclosure:

R. Abbott, Vice President-Nuclear Generation C. Terry, Vice President-Nuclear Engineering M. McCormick, Vice President Safety Assessment and Support N. Rademacher, Unit I Plant Manager M. Balduzzi, Operations Manager J.

Conway, Unit 2 Plant Manager (acting)

D. Wolniak, Manager, Licensing J.

Warden, New York Consumer Protection Branch G. Wilson, Senior Attorney M. Wetterhahn, Winston and Strawn

Director, Energy 5 Water Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law J. Vinquist, MATS, Inc.

J.

Spath, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Mr. B. Ralph Sylvia Distribution w/encl:

Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)

Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)

PUBLIC NRC Resident Inspector D. Vito, ORA R. Conte, DRP H. Eichenholz, DRP S. Baker, DRP Distribution w/encl:

(VIA E-MAIL)

W. Dean OEDO B. Norris Nine Mile Point T. Harsh, NRR G. Edison, NRR M. Campion, RI Inspection Program Branch, NRR (IPAS)

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SYNOPSIS On Hay 16,

1995, the Office of Investigations, Region I (OI:RI) initiated an investigation into an allegation that the Nine Nile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 2 (NNP2), Chemistry Department Hanager told an NHP2 Chemistry Technician that he was to talk only'o his chain of command and to no outside agencies.

The technician felt this was a direct order to not talk to the NRC about safety concerns and viewed it as harassment and intimidation.

Based on the evidence developed during the investigation, OI:RI did not substantiate that the Manager deliberately attempted to harass and intimidate the Chemistry Technician.

Case No. 1-95-025

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