ML20034G182
| ML20034G182 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 02/24/1993 |
| From: | Denise Wilson IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| DAEC-93-0019, DAEC-93-19, NUDOCS 9303090160 | |
| Download: ML20034G182 (5) | |
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company February 24, 1993 DAEC-93-0019 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555
Subject:
Fitness for Duty File: A-202 Gentlemen l
In accordance with 10 CFR 26.71(d), Fitness for Duty Rule, Record 1
i Keeping Requirements, please find enclosed Iowa Electric Light & Power
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Company's report of program performance information for the Duane Arnold l
Energy Center during this six month period July 1 to December 31, 1992.
l Enclosures include:
Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data l
Personnel Subject to 10 CFR Part 26 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests l
for Specific Substances Summary Report If you have any questions regarding this submittal please contact D.
Engelhardt at (319)851-7280.
Sincerely, v,/hf 5$$ wf hSW David L. Wilson Plant Superintendent - Nuclear
Enclosures:
As stated DLW/MD
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L. Liu L. Root R. McGaughy J.
Franz K.
Young A.
Bert Davis (NRC Region III)
R. Pulsifier (NRC-NRR)
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Attac!anent DAEC-93-0019 Fitness for Duty Progan Performance Data Personnel Bubject to 10CFR26 IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT & POWER CCMPAhT DECEMBER 31, 1992 Company 6 Months Ending DUANE ARNOLD ENERGY CElrIER Location DIANE ENGELEALT (319) 851-7280 Contact Name Phone (include area code)
Cutoffs: Screen /confizzation (ng/ml)
XX Appendix A to 10CFR26 Marijuana 300/15 Amphetamines 1000/500
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Cocaine 300/150 Phencyclidine 25/25
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Opiates 300/300 Alcohol (t RhC)
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Long-Tern Short-Term Testing Results Licensee Employees Contractor Personnel Contractor Personnel Average Number with Unescorted Access 754 152 55 Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive l
Pre-Access 39 0
32 0
57 0
Post accident N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A observed behavior 3
0 N/A N/A 1
f, Random 444 0
58 0
23 0
Follow-up 23 1
N/A N/A N/A N/A Other N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Total 509 1
90 0
81 0
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SUMMARY
REPORT JULY 1, 1992 TO DECEMBER 31, 1992 1
ATTACHMENT TO DAEC-93-0019 SYNOPSIS:
During this reporting period, Iowa Electric Light & Power Company (IELP) conducted 680 drug / alcohol tests, in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26.
The breakdown of this testing is:
525 Random Tests / 0 Positive 128 Pre-Access Tests / 0 Positive 23 Follow-Up Tests / 1 Positive (Cocaine) 4 For-Cause Tests (Observed Behavior) / O Positive 680 Total Random tests were given to 54.4 percent of the average population, combining with the previous reporting period to equal 117.75 percent of the average population in 1992.
Positiva random test results for this reporting period were 0.0 percent.
Positive test results for all
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classifications of testing was 0.10 percent.
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IELP follows the DHHS/NRC guidelines for substances tested and specified cut off levels. Special processing at lower cut off levels was invoked for three specimens provided by a worker in a follow-up testing program.
These specimens had been determined to be suspicious in nature by the 3
MRO.
Details follow in the sections below.
l MANAGEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN:
A former licensed operator had been positive for cocaine in a random test in December, 1991. His access authorization was restored February i
13, 1992 snd he was placed in a follow-up testing program but he was not rectored to licensed duties.
In September, 1992, this individual furnished three specimens which, the laboratory reported, had low creatinine levels.
The MRO concluded that the specimens were suspicious and might have been adulterated. Therefore, the specimens were subjected to special processing (see 10 CFR Part 26, Appendix A, Section 2.7(d) and (f)) with analysis for drugs to the limits of detection, rather than the stendard cut-off levels. One of the specimens was confirmed as positive for cocaine.
The individual's access was immediately suspended and management review was initiated. The positive test result was reported to the NRC within twenty-four hours because the individual still held an operator's license. Management concluded that unescorted access would be revoked for three years and the individual's employment was later terminated.
A utility employee (supervisor) was suspended from unescorted access and subject to for-cause testing based on credible information about his possible knowledge of or involvement with off-site drug related activities involving a relative.
The suspension was reported to the NRC within twenty-four hours because the individual is a supervisor.
Subaequent criminal investigation by Local Law Enforcement Agencies did not implicate the worker.
After negative test results and management review, unescorted access was reinstated and included enhanced performance observation.
Fitness for Duty Summary Report Attachment to DAEC-93-0019 February 23, 1993 A contract employee's unescorted access was suspended End a for-carse test given when the worker reported his arrest for fraudulent alteration of medical prescriptions. Access was later reinstated after resolution of the criminal / judicial proceedings and a detailed background investigation and psychological evaluation with no adverse finding.
INITIATIVES TAKEN:
Program data processing methodology was reviewed and recommendations made to upgrade to current needs.
IELP has begun proceduralizing use of laboratory testing for creatinine levels as a counter measure against subversion of testing by adulteration or dilution, including hydration.
LESSONS LEARNED:
Utilizing regulatorily-allowed procedures such as special processing, and additional laboratory tests for creatinine ein provide effective techniques to detect the very small percent:3e of workers in the Nuclear Industry who continue to use drugs, without significant cost increase to the program. FFD administrators should be constantly re-evaluating their programs for effectiveness in dealing with testing subversion.
This information can be obtained from other utility members, local law enforcement agencies, substance abuse programs and other sources.
EFFECTIVE EVALUATION:
Iowa Electric Light & Power Company's FFD program is achieving its desired goal, as stated in the general performance objectives of 20 CFR Part 26.
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