ML20207G045

Notation Vote Both Approving & Disapproving with Comments SECY-99-010, Closure of Order Requiring Independent Third- Party Oversight of NNECO Implementation of Resolution of Millstone Station Employees Safety Concerns

ML20207G045
Person / Time
Site:	Millstone
Issue date:	01/27/1999
From:	Shirley Ann Jackson, The Chairman NRC COMMISSION (OCM)
To:	Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
Shared Package
ML20207G039	List: ML20207G035 ML20207G045 ML20207G063 ML20207G072 ML20207G091 ML20207G097
References
REF-10CFR9.7 SECY-99-010-C, SECY-99-10-C, NUDOCS 9903110399
Download: ML20207G045 (2)

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. NOTATION VOTE RESPONSE SHEET TO: John C. Hoyle, Secretary FROM: CHAIRMAN JACKSON

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SECY-99 010 - CLOSURE OF ORDER REQUIRING INDEPENDENT, THIRD-PARTY OVERSIGHT OF NORTHEAST NUCLEAR ENERGY COMPANY'S l lMPLEMENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF THE MILLSTONE STATION EMPLOYEES' SAFETY CONCERNS ,

(utPW {tM PW Approved X Disapproved x Abstain Not Participating COMMENTS:

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L Chairma'n Jackson's Comments on SECY-99-010 l The staff has recommended lifting the existing Order associated with third-party .

oversight of NNECO's employee concems program (ECP)(and the establishment of a l safety conscious work environment (SCWE)).

The staff appears to be basing its recommendation on lifting the Order, at least in part, on the continuing oversight of both the third party audits and heightened NRC inspection resources. Consequently, I believe it is not appropriate to lift the Order without preserving, in some form, the established framework for third party audits.

I acknowledge improvement in both the safety con *clous work environment, and the  ;

processes by which the licensee handles employee concerns. However, given that allegations continue to be a concern at this licensee, that there is an acknowledged

" fragility" of the various programs that make up the SCWE, and that the licensee is undertaking a significant reorganization and restructuring, i believe that the appropriate regulatory response is either a modification of the Order or an amendment to NNECO's license (instead of simply a letter to the licensee or a Confirmatory Action Letter) to formalize the licensee-proposed third party audits of the ECP and SCWE. This action should remain in place until after both a decision is made on the potential restart of Unit 2, and the licensee's reorganization and its attendant effects are complete.

I also strongly believe that the staff must continue to be vigilant in its efforts to independently monitor the licensee's actions in this area; and, I believe that a modification of the Order or an amendment to NNECO's license is appropriate, especially in light of the Commission's desire for continued involvement.

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