ML17305A721
| ML17305A721 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 04/24/1990 |
| From: | Martin J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Conway W ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9005010028 | |
| Download: ML17305A721 (6) | |
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50-528, 50-529, 50-530 License Nos.
NPF-41, NPF-51, NPF-74 Arizona Public Service Company P.
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Box 52034
- Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 ATTN:
Mr. William F.
Conway Executive Vice President
SUBJECT:
Karen Akers v.
APS NRC Allegation File No.
RV-90-A-0016
Dear Sir:
On March 5, 1990, the U.
S.
Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division in Phoenix received a complaint from Karen Akers, an employee of Arizona Public Service Company at the Palo Verde plant.
Ms. Akers alleged she received an inappropriately low rating in an APS performance review because she had raised safety concerns while performing her duties at Palo Verde.
By a DOL letter dated March 29, 1990, the NRC learned that the complaint was settled and withdrawn.
The NRC is concerned that a violation of the employee protection provisions set forth in 10 CFR 50.7 may have occurred and that the actions taken against the employee may have a chilling effect on other licensee or contractor personnel.
Therefore, you are requested to provide this office, within 30 days of the date of this letter, a response which:
1.
Provides the basis for the employment action regarding the former employee and includes a copy of any investigation reports you have regarding the circumstances of the action; 2.
Describes any actions (beyond those described in your letter of January 19, 1990 concerning William David Simmons) taken or planned to assure that this employment action does not have a chilling effect in discouraging other licensee or contractor employees from raising perceived safety concerns; and 3.
Provides a copy of your settlement agreement with the complainant.
After reviewing your response, the NRC will determine whether enforcement action is necessary at this time to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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iggp Should you have any questions about this request, please contact Michael Blume, Regional Attorney, at (415) 943-3737.
I In accordance with Section 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice,"
Part 2, Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, a copy of this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
The response requested by this letter is not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub.
L.
No.96-511.
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