ML20205A641

Refers to Investigation Conducted by OI (Investigations Rept 3-1998-028) to Determine If Employment Discrimination Occurred After Contract Worker Raised Radiation Safety Concerns Re Plant.Synopsis from Subj Rept Encl

ML20205A641
Person / Time
Site:	LaSalle
Issue date:	03/25/1999
From:	Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Kingsley O COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
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NUDOCS 9903310035
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%. y / LISLE. ILUNols 60532-4351 March 25, 1999 Mr. Oliver D. Kingsley President, Nuclear Generation Group Commonwealth Edison Company I ATTN: Regulatory Services Executive Towers West lli 1400 Opus Place, Suite 500 Downers Grove, IL 6,0515

SUBJECT:

NRC OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS REPORT NO. 3-1998-028

Dear Mr. Kingsley:

1 This letter refers to an investigation conducted by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of investigations (01), in part, to determine if employment discrimination occurred after a contract worker raised radiation safety concerns about Commonwealth Edison Company's LaSalle County Station. Based on the evidence developed during the investigation, 01 could not substantiate the issue and this matter is closed. The synopsis from the Ol report of investigation is enclosed.

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If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Gary L. Shear of the NRC Region ill staff at telephone numbers 1-800-522-3025 or (630) 829-9500.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.

Sincerely, Y

@ John A. Grobe, Director Division of Reactor Safe'.i Docket Nos. 50-373;50-374 License Nos. NPF-11; NPF-18

Enclosure:

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i SYNOPSIS This investigation was initiated on June 24,1998, by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Investigations (01), Region Ill(RIII), to determine if a contract worker, who was employed by Luse-Stevenson, Inc., at the LaSalle County Station was !

discriminated against for raising radiation protection (RP) concerns.

Based upon the evidence developed during this investigation, OI:RIII could not substantiate RP concerns. the allegation that the contract worker was discriminated against fo)

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