ML20214P872
| ML20214P872 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 10/28/1986 |
| From: | Markey E HOUSE OF REP., ENERGY & COMMERCE |
| To: | Zech L NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
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| ML20214P856 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 8612040406 | |
| Download: ML20214P872 (2) | |
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- ggg, o, me COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE WASHINGTON, DC 20515 October 28, 1986 The Honorable Lando W. Zech, Jr.
Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1717 5 Street, N.W.
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
i The Subcommittee has recently received numerous allegations of rampant drug and alcohol abuse at the Seabrook nuclear power plant construction site.
The potential impact of such "on-the-job" drug and alcohol use on the quality of construction and its possible resultant implications for public safety are of i
particular concern as the NRC considers issuance of low and full power operating licenses for the plant.
These allegations merit further inquiry.
The Subcommittee is instituting its own investigation into this matter and urges that the NRC conduct a parallel investigation.
The Subcommittee is interested in (1) the nature and extent of alleged drug and alcohol abuse; (2) its relationship to construction, inspection and quality control of the project, particularly with regard to safety systems; (3) the applicant's knowledge of the alleged drug problem and what, if anything, it has done about it, including bringing it to NRC's attention; and (4) NRC's knowledge of the alleged problem and what remedial regulatory action it has taken in response thereto.
To assist the Subcommittee in its investigation, please provide answers to the following specific questions:
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What information has the NRC received, either directly or through NRC Region I, resident inspectors, the applicant, or
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employees, related to the on-or offsite use of illegal drugs and alcohol by construction workers, quality assurance
. personnel, or other employees during the construction of the Seabrook nuclear power plant?
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Please provide a chronology of all reports or allegations received by the NRC of drug or alcohol use by any Seabrook site workers since the issuance of the construction permit.
This chronology should include the date and source of the report, the identity and position of the alleged violator, a 8612040406 861124 PDR. PtDoCK O. 200W3 V
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1 brief description of the allegations against the violator, and a brief description of the action taken by the NRC and
[The Subcommittee will protect the identity the applicant.
of the violators.]
Has Public Service of New Hampshire ever advised NRC that the 3) utility believes there is a drug or alcohol use problem at Seabrook?
If so, please provide a complete descrikion of each instance when PSNH so apprised the NRC, including but not limited to who communicated the information, in what form, were meetings held on the subject, etc.
Has the Commission advised PSNE that there may exist a drag 4) or alcohol use problem at Seabrook?
If so, please provide a f
complete description. of each instance when NRC so apprised the applicant, including, but not limited to who communicated the information, in what form, were meetings held on the subject, etc.
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Please provide all documents containing Commission or staff E) analyses or investigations of the alleged problem of drug and alcohol abuse at Seabrook, including but not limited to internal agency memoranda and reports, correspondence, and subcontractors, or gotes of all meetings with the applicant, individual employees concerning this subject.
Has any Seabrook employee impaired by drug or alcohol use 6) ever been suspected of causing or contributing to a problem of significance or potential significance for plant safety?
Please describe in detail the f acts of each case and the actions taken by both the applicant and the NRC.
How does Seabrook compare with other nuclear power plants in 7) terms of the amount and severity of drug and alcohol use among employees?
Please explain in detail and provide supporting documentation.
l Please respond to this request by November 7,1986.
If you contact Linda Correia have any questions regarding this request, of the Subcommittee staff at 226-2424.
Sincerely, q _~
Edward J. Mark Chairman 1
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