ML20207G493

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Discusses OI Rept 3-1998-023 Conducted by NRC to Determine Whether Quality Control Inspector,Employed by Spec Insp Was Discriminated Against by Being Laid Off at Plant After Raising Safety Concern
ML20207G493
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Site: Duane Arnold NextEra Energy icon.png
Issue date: 06/07/1999
From: Grobe J
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To: Franz J
AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
References
NUDOCS 9906110186
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%...../ June 7, 1999 Mr. John F. Franz, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear All; ant Tower 200 First Street SE P. O. Box 351

! Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351

SUBJECT:

NRC OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS REPORT NO. 3-1998-023

Dear Mr. Franz:

l This letter refers to an investigation conducted by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Investigations (01), in part, to determine whether a quality control inspector,

! employed by Spec inspection Consultants, was discriminated against by being laid off at the Duane Arnold Energy Center after raising a safety concern. Based on the evidence developed during the investigation, Ol could not substantiate the issue and this matter is closed. The synopsis from the Ol report of investigation is enclosed.

If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact Jay Hopkins or Roger Doornbos of the NRC Region 111 staff E.t telephone numbers 1-800-522-3025 or l (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, -

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l kJohn A. Grobe, Director

, Division of Reactor Safety 1

Docket No. 50-331 License No. DPR-49

Enclosure:

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SYNOPSIS This investigation was initiated by the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Investigations (OI), Region III (RIII), on May 27,1998, to determine whether a contract Quality Control Inspector (QCl), who was laid off from the Duane Arnold Energy Center, was discriminated aga'nst after raising a safety concern.

Based upon evidence developed during the investigation; OI:RIII could not substantiate the allegation that the contract QCI had been discriminated against for identifying a safety concern.

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