ML21292A210
| ML21292A210 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oyster Creek |
| Issue date: | 08/26/2021 |
| From: | Wright K - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | NRC/OE |
| Marjorie Mclaughlin | |
| References | |
| EA-21-041, EA-21-093, IA-21-040 | |
| Download: ML21292A210 (2) | |
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ML21292A210 Response to Apparent Violations in NRC Report No. 05000219/2021403; EA-21-093, All weapons were completed on the semi annual inspection. After the Interview there was an Oyster Creek investigation conducted and to the best of my knowledge it was found on Patrol logs, Seal change outs that the weapons were removed from post and taken to the range and the semi annual inspection conducted. I dont know how the paper work had so many mistakes on the dates and I dont know how ammo log suddenly went missing. I have never scrubbed the ammo logs because I was not sure when the armorer had purchased the ammo. This was all done with the Security Manager and the armorer prior to me taking over the program. I was only told that we ordered ammo. (When I had a full time Armorer). The only thing we did not do was the parts change out. This was supposed to be in the new procedure change that only happened recently. To the best of my knowledge this still hasnt happened. The COVID 19 pandemic had helped prolonged the changes. I do have witnesses that will attest that they switched weapons out on shift for the semi annual, annual inspection. I would not put my fellow Officers in jeopardy with not completed the required semi annual, annual inspections. I can assure you that in my 30 years working at Oyster Creek that I did not do anything deliberate or willful. These were mistakes that I had apparently made.
Response to Apparent Violations in NRC Report No. 05000219/2021403; EA-21-093, All weapons had an annual inspection completed on them. The paper work clearly had mistakes on dates. I do not remember the dates that I put in but the paperwork is held electronically and every Supervisor or staff member has access to it. I do remember starting the inspection a few days early because of annual qualifications and the range being scheduled for Lead remediation. A lot of work had to be completed before the Lead remediation was underway. I had 2 other armorers that also worked on these weapons with me. But clearly its my mistake because of my position and actions.
Response to Apparent Violations in NRC Report No. 05000219/2021403; EA-21-093
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I have never in my career done anything intentional or willfully made mistakes in my position. The mistakes I may have made are just that, mistakes. When I took over the documentation during the October timeframe. This was a first time evolution. I had an armorer that took care of all the weapons and paperwork and all I had to do was spot check his work. I went from a staff of six to a staff of two all having extra responsibilities. I can guarantee I did the best I could do. I have a strong work ethic and never was there a time that I didnt do my job proudly. Originally, there were no NRC findings so, yes, I was completely taken off guard when I was interviewed. I do feel as though I am being targeted against with no recourse and no defense.
ML21292A210 The Security Officers, Supervisors and staff had all seen me carry or wheel weapons out of the protected area to the range to complete the semi annual and annual inspections. I did have lesson learned from doing these inspection, (1) Complete the paper work the day the weapons were completed to not mix up dates or go off memory, (2) Make sure all weapons were logged of site on the armory logs with the ammo. (3)
Make sure there was always and second armorer there to verify completion. The 2020 semi annual and annual paperwork reflects the changes.
There was some communication mistakes made with Inspector Rey with changing dates on the paper work but thats all it was nothing was done to intentionally to get over on the NRC inspection. I even relayed that to my Manager and Inspector Rey that I completed his suggestion. 2 other Management (Mike Carter and Tom Miller) was in the room when I said the issue was taken care of with the annual dates. Thats why the investigator claimed that I did not do the annual inspection.
I will admit that I should of known better than not to cover everything with and IR but apparently I was overwhelmed at the time and not thinking clearly. I should of just stopped and asked for more support. I have been humiliated been escorted off company property, I have been humiliated being in the paper and once again I am telling you all my mistakes.
Respectfully Kevin Wright