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Further Response to FOIA Request for Documents Re NRC Insp of R Gunabalan Clinics in Detroit,Mi.Forwards Documents Listed in App B & Nonexempt Portion of Document 1 in App C.App C Documents Withheld (Ref FOIA Exemption 7)
ML20132E351
Person / Time
Issue date: 09/20/1985
From: Felton J
NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
To: Beverly Smith
STARK & GORDON
Shared Package
ML20132E355 List:
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FOIA-85-140 NUDOCS 8510010066
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RP to g bkp Brian B. Smith, Esquire Stark and Gordon 1600 Ford Buildino IN RESPONSE REFER Detroit,.MI 48226 TO F0!A-85-140

Dear Mr. Smith:

1 This is in further response to your letter dated February 28, 1985, in which you requested, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (F0IA), three categories of documents related to an NRC inspection of clinics run by Dr. Ramasami Gunabalan in the Detroit, Michigan, area.

The documents listed on enclosed Appendix B are enclosed.  !

The documents listed on enclosed Appendix C contain investigatory information which is being withheld from public disclosure pursuant to Exemption (7)(A) of the FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(7)(A)) and 10 CFR 9.5(a)(7)(i) of the Comission's regulations. The investigatory information being withheld was compiled as part of an ongoing enforcement proceeding. Release of this infomation could allow those being investigated to learn the scope, direction, and focus of investigatory efforts, and thus could possibly allow them to take action to shield potential wrongdoing or a violation of NRC requirements from investigators. i Documents 1 and 2 of enclosed Appendix C also contain personal information which is exempt from disclosure pursuant to Exemption (7)(C) of the F0IA i (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(7)(C)) and 10 CFR 9.5(a)(7)(iii) of the Commission's regulations. The personal information includes the names of a patient and former employees, home telephone numbers, and personal infomation regarding.

several individuals. To disclose the names and other identifying infomation concerning these individuals would constitute a clearly unwarran.ted invasion of personal privacy. The nonexempt portions of document I are enclosed.

Pursuant to 10 CFR 9.15 of the Comission's regulations, it has been determined that the information withheld is exempt from production or disclosure and that its production or disclosure is contrary to the public interest. The person responsible for the denial of the withheld portions of document 1 and documents 2 through 5 of Appendix C is Mr. Ben B. Hayes, Director, Office of Investigations.

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e This denial may be appealed to the Secretary of the Commission within 30 days from the receipt of this letter. Any such appeal must be in writing, addressed to the Secretary of the Commission, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555, and should clearly state on the envelope and in the letter that it is an " Appeal from an Initial F0IA Decision."

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. Re: F01A-85-140 APPENDIX B DATE DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION PAGES

1. 07/24/84 Allegation Data Form 1
2. 09/04/84 Allegation Tracking System Update Sheets 6 L

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APPENDIX C DATE DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION PAGES

1. 08/02/84 Memorandum C. Weil to J. Hind regarding the 4

" Allegation re: Radiological Imaging Consultants, St. Claire, MI (License No. 21-20279-01) ATS No. RIII-84-A-0106."

2. 12/03/84 Memorandum signed by Toye Simmons regarding an 1 allegation.of employee coercion in the matter of Radiological Imaging Consultants - NRC License No. 21-20279-01.

3, 12/19/84 Memorandum from J. Keppler to E. Pawlik requesting 1 an investigation of Radiological Imaging Consultants (Bloomfield, Michigan), NRC License No. 21-20279-01.-

4. 02/19/85 Memorandum from C. Weil to E. Pawlik regarding the 1 investigation of Radiological Imaging Consultants; NRC License No. 21-20279-01.
5. Undated Investigation Status Record for Radiological Imaging 2 Consultants; Case No. Q3-85-001.

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i Re: FOIA-85-140 APPENDIX B DATE DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION PAGES

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2. 09/04/84 Allegation Tracking System Update Sheets 6 l

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Re: F0!A-85-140 APPENDIX C DATE DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION PAGES

1. 08/02/84 Memorandum C. Weil to J. Hind regarding the 4

" Allegation re: Radiological Imaging Consultants, St. Claire, MI (License No. 21-20279-01) ATS No. RIII-84-A-0106."

2. 12/03/84 Memorandum signed by Toye Sinnons regarding an 1 allegation of employee coercion in the matter of Radiological Imaging Consultants - NRC License No. 21-20279-01.
3. 12/19/84 Memorandum from J. Keppler to E. Pawlik requesting 1 an investigation of Radiological Imaging Consultants (Bloomfield, Michigan), NRC License No. 21-20279-01.
4. 02/19/85 Memorandum from C. Weil to E. Pawlik regarding the 1 investigation of Radiological Imaging Consultants; NRC License No. 21-20279-01.
5. Undated Investigation Status Record for Radiological Imaging 2 Consultants; Case No. Q3-85-001.

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February 28, 1985 Nucle 64 Regulat.ory Commission: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION  ;

Region Three ACT REQUESI ~

Attention: Ms. Rose Douglas 799 Roosevelt. Rd.

Glen Allen, Illinois 60137 'h1 b~

Dear Ms. Douglas:

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ursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. Section 522 % seq., I hereby respectf ully request that you produce copies of the following documents:

1) Any and all notes, reports, or other meTioranda generated

-by Ms. Toy Simmons or any other NRC employee, agent, or represent-ative in connection with the inspection of the clinics run by Dr. Damasami Gunabalan in the Detroit metropolitan area, in or around August and November 1984, including the following clinics:

a) Woodward Nuclear Laboratory P.C.

b) Radiological Imaging Consultants.

2) ,Any and all memoranda generated by Dr. Gunabalan, the above-named clinics or any person acting on behalf of Dr. Gunabalan, j in response to any inquiries, reports, or correspondence sent '

to Dr. Gunabalan from the NRC.

3) Any and all memoranda generated by the NRC's Office of Investigation with regard to Dr. Gunabalan, the above-named clinics or any ot.her clinics with which Dr. Gunabalan is affiliated (if such such "ot.her ciinics" are known).

The reason I am requesting this documentation- is for purposes -

of determining whether Dr. Gunabalan complied with applicable federal regul< story laws in operating his clinic. I am an attorney in Detroit, and I represent a former employee of Dr. Gunabalan's ,

Leslie Bjerlein, in a' lawsuit against Dr. Gunabalan and Woodward l Nuclear Lab. As one component of Leslie's claims against Dr. l Gunabalan, I have alleged that he retaliated against her, at least in part, for participating in a proceeding which led to the'NBC inspection of his clinics last year.

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NRC February 2S, 1985 Page two party. In addition to ' the above-requested document.s, I would~

very much like to know what the present status of the NRC's inspec-tion / investigation of Dr. Gunabalan and/or his clinics is. I would be happy to pay any reasonable copying cost.c incurred in processing my recluest..

If for some reason you are unable to prccess my request, I would appreciate it if you would contact me at the above address by mail or phone me at (313) 962-3784 to let me know why. Thank you very much for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.

If you hcve.any questions .about. anything I have raised in this letter, or any problems arise, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely, STARK AND GORDON-Brian B. Smith BBS:mke.

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The doeurents described in the annexed schedule.

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An, subpoenaed o,gamration not a party to this suit is hereby admonished pursuait to Rule 30 (b) (6). Federa Rules of Cail r Procedore, to file a des;gnation with the cours specif ying one o' more officers, directors. or mana;tng agents, or other persons eo Consent to testify on its behaff, and shall set forth, for each pt son designated, the metters on which he will testif y or product documents or tmngs. The perso,3 w des;gnated sha': testify as to matters known or reasonably available to the organ 6zation.

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