ML20154Q686
| ML20154Q686 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Peach Bottom, 05502503  |
| Issue date: | 09/27/1988 |
| From: | Widener W PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ARM), NRC OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT (OE) |
| References | |
| EA-88-078, EA-88-78, NUDOCS 8810040037 | |
| Download: ML20154Q686 (3) | |
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Re William B. Widener Docket No. 55-2503 License No. SOP-2909 EA 88-78 Dear Sir
SUBJECT:
REPLY TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION I was notified, by letter dated August 9, 1988, from l
James M. Taylor, Deputy Executive Director for Regional l
Operations, that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has I
decided to charge me with a Severity Level II Violation and suggested a $1,000.00 civil penalty for my actions while f
serving as Shift Superintendent at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station.
In particular, I was charged with violating l
Administrative Procedure A-7 and my former Senior Reactor i
Operator's License, when, at times, I was inattentive to the i
instrumentation and controls at the plant and also failed to i
take corrective action against subordinates who behaved in a j
similar manner.
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During my tenure as Shift Superintendent, I failed to e
properly discharge the responsibilities of my license and
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neglected to adequately comply with Administrative Procedure i
A-7.
In particular, on occasion, I read non-technical l
material and permitted others on my shift to do the same.
Also, I failed to take proper disciplinary or correcti"e action when I saw members of my shift leaning back in their chairs and reclining in a resting position.
I am cognizant that my behavior was contrary to my established duties for l
the control and overall conduct of the operators under my t
supervision.
I am embarrassed by my behavior.
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of these incidents, my license was surrendered by Philadelphia Electric Company in December of 1987.
Because of this, I am no longer in a supervisory position, but serve at the plant as a member of the RAD Waste Support Group.
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Director, Office of Enforcement September 27, 1988 Page 2 Administrative Procedure A-7 details proper operating procedure.
Although I was charged with enforcing this procedure on my shift, I was remiss in my compliance and I condoned inattentive behavior by my operators.
It was my responsibility to see that this procedure was enforced, and I did not do my job.
Instead of acting in a position of leadership, I allowed myself and the others around me to continue to behave in an inappropriate manner.
This conduct was accepted and condoned by me for years.
Many times, I condoned it because we were short-staffed and the operators were working too many hours.
I also permitted this conduct because my complaints about working conditions were not addressed by management.
As a result, I became discouraged over what I saw as a lack of support.
Regardless of the reasons for my behavior, it was wrong l
to conduct myself in such a manner, particularly when I was in a cosition of leadership.
I did not do my job.
I should have esponded each time that I saw a violation by one of my 1
operators; instead, I turned my back and let the problem grow.
Rather than making a difference, I contributed to the unsafe environment.
Management was clear in its expression of proper procedures; there were no mixed messages with regard to the performance of A-7.
I was responsible, but I failed to properly discharge that responsibility.
I now realize that I had an obligation to set standards i
of behavior.
I worked hard for my license and I was proud to have it.
Now, I no longer have the privilege of serving as a Senior Operatur.
The lessons that I have learned from this experience will remain with me for the rest of my t
career at Peach Bottom.
Recognizing my failures, I accordingly, enclose my payment of the imposed penalty.
I admit my omissions and respectfully accept my punishment.
Respectfully submitted, William B. hi nr
Enclosure:
$1,000.00 Penalty cc Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region I 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406
AFFIDAVIT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS.
COUNTY OF
/* A M Before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared WILLIAM B. WIDENER, who boing duly sworn according to law deposes and says that the statements made in his Reply to Notice of Violation are true and correct to the best of his information, knowledge and belief.
Sworn,to and subscribed to before me this A '/
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