ML20195F220
| ML20195F220 | |
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| Issue date: | 02/22/1985 |
| From: | Hayes B NRC OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS (OI) |
| To: | Martin R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| FOIA-88-25 NUDOCS 8806240245 | |
| Download: ML20195F220 (2) | |
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Februa ry 22, 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR: Robert D. Martin, Regional Administrator Region IV FROM:
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SUBJECT:
01 ASSESSMENT OF LP&L RENEWED INVESTIGATION At your request, my Staff reviewed and evaluated the renewed investi-gation#5-001-83(966) conducted by Louisiana Power and Light Company !
(LP&L) Corporate Security. This investigation was divided into the (
following two segments:
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- 1) Waterford 3 plant management support during the original !
1983 investigation and in the current renewed phase. l
- 2) A fitness for duty determination for Waterford 3 operators i and their supervisors in respect to alcohol and drug abuse. !
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Following their analysis, my Staff discussed the methodology, scope, 1 findings, conclusions, written report, and supporting documents with the LP&L investigator and supervisor who were responsible for each of the 1 segments, l
1 In our opinion, the investigation regarding management's support was l generally adequate. Significant leads were developed and pursued, and 1 the issue was satisfactorily resolved. We do, however, feel that the )
apparent personality conflict and/or lack of communication which existed I at the time between the Security Department and Nuclear Operations l managers contributeri to the lack of cooperation by various operators during the 1983 investigation. This condition and its possible adverse effect was not addressed in the renewed investigation or report.
Further, we find that the conclusion cf the investigation is misleading l since management's suspension and failure te reinitiate the original investigation was not included as a factor. We have discussed this discrepancy with the Applicant who has agreed to clarify the conclusion by preparing a revision to Item 7, page 3, of the report dated January 25, 1985.
k'e do have some reservations regarding the renewed investigation per-taining to alcohol and drug abuse. The investigation essentially cor.centrated on the current situation rather than clso exploring what we consider outstanding leads (allegations) surfaced during the original investigation which had been suspended. Specifically, page 10 of the report dated June 17, 1983 documents that an auxiliary reactor operator who adr.itted off-site use of carijuana identified a current superviser whc was aware of this use and conconed it. He also alluaed to another 8806240245 880615 PDR FOIA DOLEY88-25 PDR
,, Y Robert D. Martin 2 February 22, 1985 supervisor (not identified) who asked for some marijuana. We feel this is significant information which should have been pursued since it could impact on the conclusion of the renewed investigation. We also question whether the 69 interviews were conducted with the necessary thoroughness and intensity. A prepared list of 29 questions were posed to all the individuals. Certain information gleened from the original investiga-tion was not factored into these interviews. The lack of depth in these interviews is supported by the fact that 44 individuals were interviewed in one day. The LP&L supervisor responsible for this investigation acknowledged they were "screening" interviews and the questions were designed to elicit all available information. Although the investiga-tive findings support the conclusion, we feel that previous issues may have been resolved and additional pertinent information may have been developed through a more comprehensive interview process.
On February 21, 1985, we discussed the above assessment with your Staff and several representatives of LP&L.
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Office : 01 01 01 Surname: EGilbert:dl RFortuna ayes Date : 2/22/85 ?/22/85 /22/85
7 ROBERT D. MARTIN, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, REGION IV MESSAGE TO:
MESSAGE FROM: BEN B. HAYES, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS
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OI, USNRC NDiBER OF PAGES INCLUDED IN THIS REQUEST (INCLUDING COVER PAGE):
3 DATE: Februarv 2 5.19A;
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