ML18058B126
| ML18058B126 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 10/05/1992 |
| From: | Miller H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Slade G CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9210130046 | |
| Download: ML18058B126 (3) | |
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Docket No. 50-255 Consumers Power Comp~ny ATTN:
Gerald B. Slade*.
General Manager Palisades Nuclear Plant 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway Covert, MI 49043
Dear Mr. Slade:
OCT O 5 1992
SUBJECT:
LICENSED OPERATOR POSITIVE MARIJUANA TEST Your facility reported on October 2, 1992, that an NRG-licensed operator tested positive for marijuana following a random drug test taken on September 30, 1992.
Please provide the details of the circUmstances pertaining to this occurrence, answers to the questions listed in the enclosure to this letter, and other records and information on this employee's
,past fitness for duty which are relevant to the occurrence within l4 days from the date of this letter.
Any other information that you think is pertinent or useful regarding this incident would be_ appreciated.
The information in your reply to*this letter will be evaluated to see if further action by the NRG.pursuant to 10 CFR 50.or 55 is warranted.
The information supplied will be maintained in NRC Privacy Systems of Records-16,.
and it will be subject to the Privacy Act.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (708) 790-5788. *Your cooperation is appreciated~
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Enclosure:
Licensed Operator Fitness-For-Duty Questionnaire Distribution:
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D. P. Hoffman, Vice President Nuclear Operations P. M. Donnelly, Safety and Licensing Director M, J. Holbein, Docket No. 55-30288 D. Rogers, Training Department R. M. Gallo, NRR/LOLB.)
DCD/DCB (RIDS) (/J OJ..3 OC/LFDCB Resident Inspector, RIII James R. Padgett, Michigan Public Service Commission F. C. Watt, Michigan Department of Public Health A. S. Masciantonio, LPM, NRR SRI_, Big Rock Point 2
OCT 0 5.1992
ENCLOSURE Licensed Operator Fitness-for-Duty Questionnaire Consumers Power Company is requested to provide the following information concerning the Fitness-for-Duty occurrence of September 30, 1992, regarding the involved licensed operator:
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Name and responsibilities of the operator involved.
2.. The date{s) the operator was tested and the date(s) that the test(s) were confirmed positive for marijuana, including the test results, under your Fitness-for~Duty Program.
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Whether the operator used/consumed, sold, or possessed illegal drugs or alcohol within the protected area.
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Result~ of previous fitness-for-duty testing involving the operator.
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Whether the operator was.at the controls-or supervising licensed activities while under the influenc'e of marijuana.
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If the person was r.eporting for duty at t.he time of the test, what would have been his/her duty assignment?
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Whether the operator was involved in procedural errors.
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Your intentions with regard to the operator's resumption of.duties under the Part 50 and Part 55 licenses, including plans for followup testing to demonstrate that t;he operator has remained drug and alcohol-free.
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If the operator. is still employed by Consumers Power Company, y*ou are expected to review the operator's medical qualification and are expected to take one of the, following two actions:
(a) If it is determined that the licensed operator no longer meets the medical qualifications described in 10 CFR 55. 33 (a) ( 1), then' you should notify the NRG via letter of the licensed operator's incapacitation in accord.ance with 10 CFR 55.. 25.
For *example, a notification to the NRG would be required if a determination is made as part of your employee a.ssistance program, in consultation with your designated physician, that the licensed individua.l can no longer meet the medical criteria of AXSI/ANS 3.4-1983.
(b) If it is determined that the operator meets the requirements of Section 55.33(a)(l), then you should submit a medical certification on NRG Form 396 in order to allow the NRG to confirm that the.
operator's medical condition meets the requirements of Section 55.33{a){l).
Your submittal should also inch.ide documentation describing the basis regarding the designated physician's conclusion that the individuai meets the general health requirements of ANSI/ANS. 3.. 4-1983 and does not have a disqualifying condition un.der section 5.3 of that standard.
- 10. If. the operator is no.longer employed by Consumers Power Company, you are expected to provide notification to the NRG of license termination per 10 CFR 50.74.