NL-05-1442, Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Fitness for Duty Performance Data
| ML052300358 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Hatch, Vogtle, Farley  |
| Issue date: | 08/18/2005 |
| From: | Grissette D Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| NL-05-1442 | |
| Download: ML052300358 (14) | |
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Don E. Grissette Vice President Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
40 lnverness Center Parkway Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham. Alabama 35201 Te1 205.992.6474 Fax 205.992.0341 SOUTHERN A COMPANY Energy to Serve Your World' August 18, 2005 Docket Nos.:
50-321 50-348 50424 50-366 50-364 50425 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission A'ITN: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555-0001 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Fitness For Dutv Performance Data Ladies and Gentlemen:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) hereby submits the Fitness For Duty (FFD)
Performance Data for the six-month reporting period, January 2005 through June 2005, as required by 10 CFR 26.71(d).
The data reflected in this report covers the employees specified in the respective enclosures. In January 2005, Southern Nuclear implemented two changes to the FFD program. As proposed in the draft FFD rule, during breath analysis, a Breath Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is considered positive if any of the following criteria are met:
The confirmed result is 0.04% BAC or greater at the time of the test; The confirmed result is 0.03% BAC or greater and the individual has been at work for at least one hour; The confirmed result is 0.02% BAC or greater and the individual has been at work for at least two hours.
Also, all forcause, follow-up, and suspect specimens as determined by the Medical Review Officer (MRO) (i.e., positive nitrite, low temperature or specific gravity, and any witnessed collections) are now tested at the Health and Human Services (HHS) laboratory at the Limits of Detection (LOD), rather than at the regular screening and confirmation cutoff levels.
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NL 1442 Page 2 The LOD screening and confirmation cutoffs are listed in the table below:
Accordingly, the data reported indicates whether the individual tested positive at the regular cut-off levels or at the lowest LOD.
This letter contains no NRC commitments. If you have any questions, please advise.
Sincerely, D. E. Grissette
Enclosures:
- 1. Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data
- 2. Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data
- 3. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant FFD Performance Data
Southern Nuclear Operating Comoany Mr. J. T. Gasser, Executive Vice President Mr. L. M. Stinson, Vice President - Plant Farley Mr. H. L. Sumner, Jr., Vice President -Plant Hatch Mr. J. R. Johnson, General Manager - Plant Farley Mr. G. R. Frederick, General Manager - Plant Hatch Mr. T. E. Tynan, General Manager - Plant Vogtle RType: CFA04.054; CHA02.004; CVC7000; LC# 14319 U. S. Nuclear Recrulatorv Commission Dr. W. D. Travers, Regional Administrator Mr. R. E. Martin, NRR Project Manager - Farley Mr. C. Gratton, NRR Project Manager - Hatch Mr. C. Gratton, NRR Project Manager - Vogtle Mr. C. A. Patterson, Senior Resident Inspector - Farley Mr. D. S. Simpkins, Senior Resident Inspector - Hatch Mr. G. J. McCoy, Senior Resident Inspector - Vogtle to NL-05-1442 Page 1 of 3 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Fitness For Duty Perfomce Data Management Summary The data generated under the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program from January 2005 through June 2005 has been reviewed and analyzed. The data reflected in this report covers workers, including contract personnel, of the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant.
The random pool contains not only those badged for unescorted access, but also those employees who may, in an emergency condition, be called upon to work at the site and may require unescorted access. Contractors without approved programs are included in the testing pool while on site. Testing during this time period was performed on a nominal weekly basis to include swing shifts, weekends, and holidays. All forcause, follow-up, and suspect specimens are tested at the Limits of Detection &OD) as noted. During this testing period, the rate of testing was equal to 50% yearly of the total population. Weekly quality control checks of the FFD random pool revealed, at most, minor discrepancies during this reporting period.
In summarizing management actions associated with the FFD program, it should be emphasized that the incidence of confirming positive tests was very low. Consequently, management actions relative to determination of FFD have been limited. The following actions were taken relative to the confiied positive tests during this reporting period:
Short-term Contractors - Two individuals screened as positive and were denied access.
One individual being escorted after a pre-access test was performed was collected as a random. Both specimens were confirmed positive and access was terminated. Two other individuals tested positive at LOD on follow-up tests and access was terminated.
Long-term Contractors - None Employees - None Employees who report a substance abuse-related arrest or any custodial arrest submit to FFD testing and are referred for an Employee Assistance Program evaluation by a mental health professional to determine if there is a substance abuse or other problem. For this reporting period, there was one employee referred for evaluation.
to NL-05-1442 Page 2 of 3 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Fitness For Duty Performance Data Company:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company 6 Months Ending 06/30/2005 Testing Results Average Number with unescorted access Location E. I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Baxley, GA Categories Pre-Access Total Contact Name April Brockson Licensee Employees 838 Tested 36 10 4
212 37 20 w
01 n B
Phone 205-992-5270 Post accident v b s e r v e d Behavior Note: # of tests in this category that tested positive at LOD level 3 19 Cutoffs: ScreedConfiiation (nglml) (Xj Appendix A to 10CFR 26 except for Marijuana 501 15 Cutoffs: ScreedConfmtion (nglml)
Limits of Detection &OD)
Marijuana 20 I 1.5 Amphetamines 300 I 100 Cocaine 150 / 60 Phencyclidine 20 I 10 Opiates 300 I 150 Alcohol (% BAC) >I= 0.02% if at work for at least 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />
>I= 0.03% if at work for at least 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> Long Term Contractor Personnel 95 Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 Random Follow-up Other: safety Health, ~e test, Return to work Short Term Contractor Personnel 194 0
Tested 0
0 0
17 3
1 21 Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Tested 844 0
2 60 22 5
Positive 3
0 0
1 2 *2 0
933 6
to NL 1442 Page 3 of 3 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Fitness For Duty Performance Data Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances
- Note: # of tests in this category that tested positive at LOD level 9
Lice-Employees
--Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total Amphe-tamines 0
0 3
3 Mariju~na 0
0 5 **
5 Rehalt0 Test 0
0 0
0 Cocaine 0
0 1
1 Phency-clidine 0
0 0
0 Opiates 0
0 0
0 Alcohol 0
0 0
0 to NL-05-1442 Page 1 of 3 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Fitness For Duty Performance Data Management Summary The data generated under the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program from January 2005 through June 2005 has been reviewed and analyzed. The data reflected in this report covers workers, including contract personnel, of the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant.
The random pool contains not only those badged for unescorkd access, but also those employees who may, in an emergency condition, be called upon to work at the site and may require unescorkd access. Contractors without approved programs are included in the testing pool while on site. Testing during this time period was performed on a nominal weekly basis to include swing shifts, weekends, and holidays. All for-cause, follow-up, and suspect specimens are tested at the Limits of Detection (LOD) as noted. During this testing period, the rate of testing was equal to 50% yearly of the total population. Weekly quality control checks of the FFD random pool revealed, at most, minor discrepancies during this reporting period.
In summarizing management actions associated with the FFD program, it should be emphasized that the incidence of confirming positive tests was very low. Consequently, management actions relative to determination of FFD have been limited. The following actions were taken relative to the confirmed positive tests during this reporting period:
Short-term Contractors - One individual screened as positive and was denied access. One other individual tested positive on a random and access was terminated.
Long-term Contractors - None Employees - One employee tested positive on a random. He was placed in the follow-up pool, refused to provide a follow-up specimen in accordance with 10 CFR 26 (dilute), and had a positive witnessed re-test at LOD. He was subsequently terminated. One other employee tested positive on a follow-up test at LOD and was terminated.
Employees who report a substance abuse-related arrest or any custodial arrest submit to FFD testing and are referred for an Employee Assistance Program evaluation by a mental health professional to determine if there is a substance abuse or other problem. For this reporting period, there were no employees referred for evaluation.
to NL 1442 Page 2 of 3 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Fitness For Duty Performance Data Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Contact Name
( Phone Company:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company April Brockson 1 205-992-5270 Cutoffs: ScreedConfirmation (nglml)
Appendix A to 10CFR 26 except for:
Marijuana 501 15 6 Months Ending 06/3on005 Cutoffs: ScreedConfirmation (ngtml)
Limits of Detection (LOD)
Location 1 Marijuana 20 / 1.5 Amphetamines 300 / 100 I
l 150 Phencyclidine 20 / 10 I
Opiates 300 / 150 Alcohol (% BAC) >/= 0.02% if at work for at least 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />
>/= 0.03% if at work for at least 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> Licensee Testing Results I
Average Number with unescorted access Categories Re-Access w I Post accident s
Tested s
Positive 40 Behavior Other: safety ~t Health, Retest, Rehun to w
( 1 7 1 I*'
0 Observed Random 4
4 0
226 Total Tested Positive
-+-
Long Term Contractor Personnel 0
1 Short Term Contractor Personnel
- Note: # of tests in this category that testec 308 14 4
positive at LOD level 0
169 2
to NL-05-1442 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Fitness For Duty Performance Data Page 3 of 3 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances
- Note: # of tests in this category that tested positive at LOD level 6
Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total Alcohol 0
0 0
0 Marijuana 3 *2 0
0 3
Refusal to Test 1
0 0
1 Cocaine 0
0 2
2 Opiates 0
0 0
0 Amphe tarnines 0
0 0
0 Pbency-didine 0
0 0
0 to NL 1442 Page 1 of 3 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Fitness For Duty Performance Data Management Summary The data generated under the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program from January 2005 through June 2005 has been reviewed and analyzed. The data reflected in this report covers workers, including contract personnel, of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant.
The random pool contains not only those badged for unescorted access, but also those employees who may, in an emergency condition, be called upon to work at the site and may require unescorted access. Contractors without approved programs are included in the testing pool while on site. Testing during this time period was performed on a nominal weekly basis to include swing shifts, weekends, and holidays. All forcause, follow-up, and suspect specimens are tested at the Limits of Detection (LOD) as noted. During this testing period, the rate of testing was equal to 50% yearly of the total population. Weekly quality control checks of the FFD random pool revealed, at most, minor discrepancies during this reporting period.
In summarizing management actions associated with the FFD program, it should be emphasized that the incidence of confirming positive tests was very low. Consequently, management actions relative to determination of FFD have been limited. The following actions were taken relative to the confirmed positive tests during this reporting period:
Short-term Contractors - Ten individuals screened as positive and were denied access.
Long-term Contractors - None Employees - None Employees who report a substance abuse-related arrest or any custodial arrest submit to FFD testing and are referred for an Employee Assistance Program evaluation by a mental health professional to determine if there is a substance abuse or other problem. For this reporting period, there was one employee referred for evaluation.
to NL-05-1442 Page 2 of 3 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Fitness For Duty Performance Data Company:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company 6 Months Ending 06/30/2005 Location Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Waynesboro, GA Testing Results Average Number with unescorted access Categories Pre-Access Contact Name April Brockson Long Term Contractor Personnel 115 Licensee Employees 857 6
Phone 205-992-5270 Short Term Contractor Personnel 163 Tested 0
0 0
34 0
4 38 Tested 45 2
5 209 58 20 339 Post accident Observed Behavior Cutoffs: Screen/Confiumation (ng/ml)
Appendix A to 10CFR 26 except for Marijuana 501 15 Cutoffs: Screen/Confmtion (nglml) (XI Limits of Detection &OD)
Marijuana 20 / 1.5 Amphetamines 300 / 100 Cocaine 150 / 60 Phencyclidine 20 / 10 Opiates 300 / 150 Alcohol (96 BAC) >/= 0.02% if at work for at least 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />
>I= 0.03% if at work for at least 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> Tested 654 3
1 42 32 19 75 1 Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Random Follow-up Other: safety ~r Health, Retest. Retum to work Total Positive 10 0
0 0
0 0
10 to NL 1442 Page 3 of 3 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Fitness For Duty Performance Data Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances 11 Lice-Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total W u a n a 0
0 6
6 Amphe-tamines 0
0 0
0 Cocaine 0
0 2
2 Phency-clidine 0
0 0
0 Opiates 0
0 1
1 Alcohol 0
0 2
2 Refusal to Test 0
0 0
0 to NL-05-1442 Page 1 of 3 Southern Nuclear Corporate Headquarters Fitness For Duty Performance Data Management Summary The data generated under the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program from January 2005 through June 2005 has been reviewed and analyzed. The data reflected in this report covers workers, including contract personnel, at the Southern Nuclear Operating Company Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama.
The random pool contains not only those badged for unescorted access at a nuclear site, but also those employees who may, in an emergency condition, be called upon to work at any of the SNC sites and may require unescorted access. Contractors without approved programs are included in the testing pool. Testing during this time period was performed on a nominal weekly basis. All forcause, follow-up, and suspect specimens are tested at the Limits of Detection (LOD) as noted. During this testing period, the rate of testing was equal to 50% yearly of the total population. Weekly quality control checks of the FFD random pool revealed, at most, minor discrepancies during this reporting period.
In summarizing management actions associated with the FFD program, it should be emphasized that the incidence of confirming positive tests was very low. Consequently, management actions relative to determination of FFD have been limited. The following actions were taken relative to the confirmed positive tests during this reporting period:
Short-term Contractors - None Long-term Contractors - None Employees - None Employees who report a substance abuse-related mest or any custodial arrest submit to FFD testing and are referred for an Employee Assistance Program evaluation by a mental health professional to determine if there is a substance abuse or other problem. For this reporting period, there were no employees referred for evaluation.
to NL-05-1442 Page 2 of 3 Southern Nuclear Corporate Headquarters Fitness For Duty Performance Data Company:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company 6 Months Ending 06/30/2005 Location SNC Corporate Headquarters Short Term Contractor Personnel 56 Testing Results Average Number with unescorted access Categories Pre-Access Contact Name April Brockson Tested 11 0
0 17 0
1 29
?
P Phone 205-992-5270 Licensee Employees 55 1 Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Post accident Observed Behavior Cutoffs: ScreenIConfiition (nglml) e(l Appendix A to 10CFR 26 except for Marijuana 50 1 15 Cutoffs: ScreenIConfimation (nglml)
Limits of Detection (LOD)
Marijuana 20 I 1.5 Amphetamines 300 I 100 Cocaine 150 1 60 Phencyclidine 20 I 10 Opiates 300 I 150 Alcohol (% BAC) >I= 0.02% if at work for at least 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />
>I= 0.03% if at work for at least 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> Tested 51 0
1 152 4
14 222 Long Term Contractor Personnel 33 Random Follow-up Other:
Safety 8i Health, Re-test, R e m to work Total Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Tested 0
0 0
6 0
0 6
Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
to NL-05-1442 Page 3 of 3 Southern Nuclear Corporate Headquarters Fitness For Duty Performance Data Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances 0
Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total 0
0 0
0 Cocaine 0
0 0
0 Opiates 0
0 0
0 Alcohol 0
0 0
0 Refusal to Test 0
0 0
0 Amphe tamines 0
0 0
0 P h e w clidine 0
0 0
0