ML20238F669
| ML20238F669 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 08/27/1998 |
| From: | Conway J NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| NMP1L-1351, NUDOCS 9809040181 | |
| Download: ML20238F669 (7) | |
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.NiagaraMohawk JohnT.donway Vee President Nuclear Goneration offee: (315) 349-4213 Fax: (315) 349-2605 August 27, 1998 NMPIL 1351 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 l
RE:
Nine Mile Point Unit 1 Nine Mile Point Unit 2 Docket No. 50-220 Docket No. 50-410 DPR-63 NPF-69
Subject:
Fitnessfor Duty Pmgmm Perfonnance Data Report Gentlemen:
I In accordance with the requirements set forth in 10CFR26.71(d), Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation has compiled and is submitting the enclosed semi-annual Fitness for Duty Performance Data Report covering the period January 1,1998 through June 30,1998.
I Very truly yours, I.
John T. Conway Vice President Nuc ear eneration
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Mr. H. J. Miller, NRC Regional Administrator Mr. S. S. Bajwa, Director, Project Directorate I-1, NRR Mr. B. S. Norris, Senior Resident Inspector Mr. D. S. Hood, Senior Project Manager, NRR 7Jk Records Management 9009040181 900827 PDR ADOCK 05000220 R
PDR Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, P.o. Box 63, Lycoming, New York 13093 www.nimo.com
FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAM PERFORMANCE DATA PERCONNEL SUBJECT TO 10CFR 26 1
1 Niacara' Mohawk Power Corporation June 30. 1998 Company 6
Months Ending Nine Mile Point Nuclear Facility Location Beth Menikheim 315-349-4410 Contact Person Phone Cutoffs:
Screen / Confirmation (ng/ml)
D Appendix A to 10CFR26 Marijuana 100 / 15 Amphetamines 1000 / 500 Cocaine 300 / 150 Phencyclidine 25 / 25 Opiates 300 / 300 Alcohol
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.04%
Long-Term Short-Term Testing Results Licensee Employees Contractor Contractor Personnel Personnel Average Number i
with 1467 N/A*
573 Unescorted Access Category Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 300 3
N/A N/A 942 5
For Post 3
0 N/A N/A 3
0 Cause Incident Observed 0
0 N/A N/A 5
2 Behavior Random 388 0
N/A N/A 278 2
Follow-up 7
0 N/A N/A 11 0
Other**
11 0
N/A N/A 7
3 Total 709 3
N/A N/A 1246 12 NMPC does not differentiate between long and short term contractors.
'All contractors badged at Nine Mile Point are considered short term.
Refers primarily to tests conducted for samples that were hydrated (diluted).
An observed sample was conducted following results indicating low specific gravity or creatinine.
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FITNESS FOR DUTY (FFD) PROGRAM PERFORMANCE DATA REPORT January 01 - June, 30, 1998
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SECTION I.
Process Stage Data Since early in 1991, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (:NMPC) has conducted on-site drug screening using a SYVA ETS instrument.
During this time, all tests found to be "non-negative" have been sent to our Department of Health and Human Services-certified laboratory for both screening and confirmatory testing as applicable.
In addition, we are aware (through on-site testing non-confirmation data) the present cut-off value allows for continued use without confirmed results.
To monitor our accuracy and increase the integrity of our on-site laboratory, NMPC has participated in proficiency testing, provided by College of American Pathologist (CAP), since 1992.
SECTION II.
Summary of Management Actions, NRC Reportable Events, and Appeals A.
Situation Descriptions 1.
Three applicants seeking employment at NMPC and two contractors were confirmed positive for marijuana, and one contractor was confirmed positive for cocaine, as a result of pre-access drug and alcohcl tests.
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Two contractors were confirmed positive for alcohol as a result of a pre-access drug and alcohol test.
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Three contractors were confirmed positive for marijuana as a result of special processing (limits of detection followed by an observed urine collection) which resulted in a second dilute sample.
Each dilute sample was preceded by pre-access test which showed negative test results with low specific gravity and/or creatinine.
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Two contractors were confirmed positive for alcohol as 1
a result of a For Cause drug and alcohol test.
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One contractor tested positive for alcohol and one contractor tested positive for cocaine as a result of l
random drug and alcohol testing.
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Wanma== ant Actions in Resnonse to Situations 1-5 The following describes the actions taken by management as a result of the above situations:
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Unescorted access was in ediately denied or removed and the appeals option was explained to all individuals represented by the above FFD violations.
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FFD Staff recommended the contractors and the NMPC applicants seek an evaluation to determine proper treatment or assistance.
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Supervision implemented a review of safety-related work performed by the employee (if the individual had unescorted' access prior to the FFD violation); no remedial actions were required.
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NRC REPORTABLE EVENTS PER 10CPR PART 26.73 One event involving a licensed operator was brought to the NRC attention during this reporting period.
Following a thorough investigation, the report was retracted due to the investigative facts which indicated there was no FFD violation.
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APPEALS Two contractors and one individual applying for employment at N!!PC appealed the confirmed positive drug results.
The Appeals Officer denied all three appeals due to the fact that all procedures were followed accordingly and evidence to overrule the Medical Review Officer's decision was not established.
SECTION III.
FFD Program Modifications and Lessons Learned During this reporting period the following items were addressed:
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The NRC visited with NMPC's FFD Staff during an Access Authorization / Fitness For Duty Addit to obtain clarification of our previously self-identified random selection problem (we did not meet the minimum 50% random testing rate for the workforce during the last reporting period).
After consideration of our self-identification and prompt corrective action the NRC communicated their results in EA 98-234 and considered this to be a Non Cited Violation i
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During this reporting period the random testing I
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rate for NMPC employees was 53% and 97% for contractors.
NMPC*has been monitoring the rates on a monthly basis which was a corrective action commitment.
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During this reporting period, the NRC provided NMPC a response addressing a 1996 alteration to a random computer software program (which was self-identified by NMPC).
As indicated in this letter (...
to emphasize the importance of prompt identification and correction of problems at the facility) and due to (...the inquisitiveness of your staff who initially identified the discrepancy, as well as the extensiveness of your investigation...) the NRC decided to exercise discretion and not issue a Notice of Violation (originally considered a Severity Level III and a $50,000 civil penalty).
NMPC has implemented corrective action to eliminate future unauthorized computer manipulations.
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FFD continued to compile substance abuse literature and videos to educate our employees and their families that may be interested.
Our employees visited our resource area more during this reporting period.
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A FFD representative attended a Region 1 biannual Fitness for Duty Association meeting.
The meeting was hosted oy Boston Edison Company at Pilgrim Nuclear Station in Pilgrim, Mass.
The speakers presented information on the use of canine search techniqyes (drug sniffing dogs), drug abuse in the workplace and the importance of family involvement with drug prevention.
The speakers provided information on strategies to beat the war on drugs, such as we need to communicate with our children very early. They also expressed the concern that the youth now abusing drugs represents tomorrow's workforce.
Additionally, techniques for dealing with stress were discussed and demonstrated.
The discussion included the physiology of our different nervous systems and how we can control them.
A representative from the FBI explained drug enforcement and described the various Bureau strategies to apprehend dealers.
To supplement the conference, the host provided numerous publications and pamphlets pertaining to the drug awareness and prevention.
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coordinated a confirmed positive drug test notification to a non-English speaking individual.
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were used and the translation revealed a non-traditional celebration may have contributed to the positive drug test.
The test was confirmed positive.
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.SECTI0N IV.
Data Assessment and Program Evaluation A review of the data contained in this report indicates a higher incidence of drug and alcohol use by workers than previous reporting periods.
Statistically, the data shows that the overall positive test rate for NMPC employees was.42% (or 3 positive tests out of.709 samples for this time period), and for contractors ~was 96% (or 12 positive tests out of 1,246 for this time-period).
I The cumulative (since January 01, 1990) positive test rate for NMPC employees and contractors is.29% (or 48 out of 16,158) and 1.03% (or 153 out of.14,841) respectively.
The overall combined rate for NMPC employees and contractors during this time period is. 77%-(or 15 positive tests out of 1,955 tested) and since the inception of the program the rate is.65% (or 201 positive tests i
out of 30,999 tested).
The rates of confirmed positive test results show an increase as compared to-the previous reporting period.
This increase is a result of a scheduled refueling outage (RFO-6) during this reporting period which usually results in a higher rate of pre-access confirmed positive drug and alcohol tests.
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