ML20205D959
| ML20205D959 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 02/11/1997 |
| From: | Uryc B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Jaudon J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| FOIA-99-76 NUDOCS 9904050015 | |
| Download: ML20205D959 (10) | |
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OFFICE OF INVESTIG IONS REPORT NO. 2-96-009 -
SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT Attached is a copy of Office of Investigations (01) Report No. 2-96-009 issued on January 24. 1997. regarding the alleged falsification of firewatch journals at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation. OI concluded that both firewatch personnel failed to patrol all their assigned areas and falsified their firewatch journals by claiming that these areas were inspected. However. 01 concluded that their actions were not intentional or willful.
Please review the OI report and associated exhibits to determine the appropriate enforcement action, if any. This review should also include a determination as to whether any new allegations were provided during the investigation process.
You are reauested to comolete your review and be orecared to cresent your conclusions at an enforcement Danel which has been scheduled for February 19.
1997.
In preparation for this panel, an Enforcement Action Worksheet should be prepared to address the appropriate course of action against the utility as well as the individuals involved in the record falsification.
If new allegations are identified these issues should be documented and forwarded to A. Ignatonis or 0. DeMiranda of my staff to be scheduled for review at an Allegation Review Panel.
DRS. Soecial Insoection Branch has the lead for this review.
Please treat this document as " Official Use Only" and appropriately destroy the documents when your work with them is completed. Your cooperation and assistance in achieving a timely review of the report is greatly appreciated.
Exhibits to the CI Report are available from any member of my staff.
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