ML20082T903
| ML20082T903 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 03/14/1992 |
| From: | Saporito T SAPORITO, T.J. |
| To: | Demiranda O NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20082T309 | List: |
| References | |
| FOIA-93-520 NUDOCS 9505040229 | |
| Download: ML20082T903 (3) | |
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.c EXPRESS NAIL SERVICE Decar DeNiranda Senior Allegation Coordinator Nuclear Reguistory Comefesion Region II 101 Narietta St., NW 82900 Atlanta, Georgia 30323 Discrimination Complaint-(RII-g2-A-0048)
SUSJECT:
Dear Mr. DeMiranda:
I have taken receipt of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC), letter dated 03-11-92 from Mr. George R. Jenkins, Director of Enforcement and Investigation for NRC Region II.
In the NRC letter dated 03-11-92, Mr. Jenkins states that the NRC has initiated actions to review the facts and circumstances of my concern related to alleged blacklisting practices by the Houston Lighting & Power Company, Nuclear Support Services, Additionally, Mr. Jenkins Inc., and the Georgia Power Company.
provided me an opportunity to contact you (Mr. DeMiranda),
regarding assistance in this matter.
03-05-92 I Please be advised and officially informed that on filed an " Amended Complaint" with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), related to the blacklisting practices of the Houston gee the enclosed cocy of " Amended Lighting & Power Company.
Comalaint* dated 03-05-92.
The NRC Region II office is also advised that I have officially appealed the decision by Houston Lighting & Power Company to revoke my unescorted access to the South Texas Electric
- ee the enclosed coov of the moneal dated Generating Station.
03-12-92 by certified mail P 056 091 089.
The NRC Region II office is further advised that I am awaiting an official written response from Nr. Koller of Nuclear Support Services, Inc. (NSS), regarding my background investigation for a position as a Senior Instrument Control Technician at the In consideration of the response by Vogtle Nuclear Station.
NSS, I may, file a complaint with the DOL directed to NSS and the Georgia Power Company related to the blacklisting matter.
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The investigative efforta of the NRC in reviewing the facts and circumstances in this matter are very much appreciated.
As you i
are aware,10 C.F.R. 50.7, prohibits discriminatory conduct of i
the nature described herein by a licensee of the NRC.
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enforcement of this regulation by the NRC is imperative to insure the Health and Safety of the General-Public as it relates to commercial nuclear power generation in the United States of America.
Although the NRC maintains resident inspectors at all of the commercial nuclear power generating stations in the United States, proper monitoring of operation activities must be enhanced and complimented by the EREE flow of information between the industrial nuclear workers and the NRC to ensure the Nealth and Safety of the General Public.
The NRC should consider that, in my opini,on, the " Employee Concerns" programs currently established at various NRC licensed stations in the United States impede and hinder the EBEE flow of information between the industrial nuclear workere and the NRC.
These " Employee Concerns" programs generate anxiety and distrust between co-workers in the workplace.
Licensee employees are at times required to submit to intense interrogation by licensee investigators.
During these interviews, licensee employees are subject to being video taped and the licensee employees certainly feel that their employment may be in jeopardy.
I request that the NRC intiate actions which include but are not
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Rule making which prohibits NRC licensees from establishing " Employee concerns" programs.
2.
Interview nuclear workers at various stations across the Uniced States in an effort to determine if licensee
'amployees are being discouraged by any " Employee concerns" program to contact the NRC.
3.
Establish a routine practice by NRC resident inspectors at all commercial nuclear stations of frequently observing maintenance work activities by accompanying the nuclear worker (s) on the job.
This practice would j
provide the nuclear workers an opportunity to discuss j
concerns with the NRC which might otherwise not surface.
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Establish a routine practice by NRC resident inspectors at all oosmarcial nuclear stations of regularly attending department meetings in the maintenance departments with the nuclear workers.
5.
Establish a routine practice by NRC resident inspectors at all commercial nuclear stations of conducting guarterly meetings with station nuclear workers to i
apprise the nuclear workers of recent NRC violations.
enforcement actions and activities at their station and at other stations across the United States.
The cooperation of the NRC in addressing all of the oforementioned issues in the interest for the Health and Safety of the General Public is both anticipated and appreciated.
Should you or another NRC staff member hAve any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-407-964-2518.
Sincerely, s
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t James Taylor, Executive Director fo EOperation cc: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Billie P. Garde Esq.
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