NL-07-1619, Fitness for Duty Performance Data for January-June 2007
| ML072430750 | |
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| Site: | Hatch, Vogtle, Farley  |
| Issue date: | 08/31/2007 |
| From: | George B Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| NL-07-1619 | |
| Download: ML072430750 (18) | |
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Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Post Off ice Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201-1295 August 31,2007 Docket Nos.: 50-321 50-348 50-424 50-366 50-364 50-425
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SOUTHERN k COMPANY Energy to Serve Your WorldSM U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: 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 2007 through June 2007, as required by 10 CFR 26.71(d). The data reflected in this report covers the employees specified in the respective enclosures.
As stated in SNC's March 16, 2007 letter, suspect specimens (e.g., for-cause, follow-up, etc.) are tested by the Health and Human Services (HHS) laboratory at more stringent cut-off levels than those specified in 10 CFR Part 26. Specifically, SNC utilizes the HHS laboratory level of detection (LOD) as the screening and confirmation cut-off for the SNC FFD program. Effective January 15, 2007, the level for confirmation of marijuana by the HHS laboratory has been changed from 1.5 nglml to 3.0 nglml. This change is reflected in the data provided in Enclosures 1 through 4.
Please advise if you have any questions.
Sincerely, \\
B. J. ~eodge Manager, Nuclear Licensing
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
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NL-07-1619 Page 2 cc:
Southern Nuclear Operating Com~anv Mr. J. T. Gasser, Executive Vice President Mr. J. R. Johnson, Vice President - Farley Mr. D. R. Madison., Vice President - Hatch Mr. T. E. Tynan, Vice President - Vogtle Mr. D. H. Jones, Vice President - Engineering RType: CFA04.054; CHA02.004; CVC7000; LC# 1 4637 U. S. Nuclear Reaulatorv Commission Dr. W. D. Travers, Regional Administrator Ms. K. R. Cotton, NRR Project Manager - Farley Mr. R. E. Martin, NRR Project Manager - Hatch Mr. S. P. Lingam, NRR Project Manager - Vogtle Mr. E. L. Crowe, Senior Resident lnspector - Farley Mr. J. A. Hickey, Senior Resident lnspector - Hatch Mr. G. J. McCoy, Senior Resident lnspector - Vogtle
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Fitness for Duty Performance Data Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data
Enclosure I Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Management Summary The data generated under the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program from January 2007 through June 2007 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 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 exceeded 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 Seven individuals tested positive on pre-access and were denied access.
Two individuals provided a dilute pre-access specimen that required a witnessed retest. Both specimens tested positive and the individuals were denied access.
Six individuals provided a suspect pre-access specimen that required a witnessed retest. Three of these individuals tested positive and access was denied. The other three individuals refused a witnessed retest and access was denied.
Three individuals tested positive on a follow-up test and access was terminated.
Low-term Contractors None Emvlovees One individual tested positive on a for-cause behavior. The individual received an FFD evaluation and was placed in the follow-up pool. The individual was subsequently terminated.
One individual tested positive on a random. The individual received an FFD evaluation, was placed in the follow-up pool, and is doing well.
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 two employees referred for evaluation.
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Company:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company 6 Months Ending 06/30/2007 Testing Results Average Number with unescorted access Location E. I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Baxley, GA Contact Name April Brockson Categories Pre-Access Phone 205-992-5270 Cutoffs: ScreenIConfmation (ngml)
Appendix A to 10CFR 26 except for Marijuana 50 / 15 Cutoffs: ScreenIConfmation (ngml) IX1 Limits of Detection (LOD)
Marijuana 20 1 3.0 Amphetamines 300 / 100 Cocaine 150 / 60 Phencyclidine 20 / 10 Opiates 300 / 150 Alcohol (% BAC) L 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 /> L 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 83 Positive 0
1 0
m 0
1 1
0 0
2 Tested 0
Post accident Observed Behavior 0
0 24 0
0 24 7
9 Random Follow-up Other: Safety & Health, Re-test, Return to work Total Positive 0
269 26 2 1 415 0
0 0
0 0
0 Tested 1104 Positive 4
0 123 50 15 1296 0
O I
0 3
8 26 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Breakdown of Confvmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances
- Number of tests in this category that tested positive at LOD levels
- One individual tested positive for morphine and codeine.
- One individual tested positive for substances in two different categories.
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1 Refusal to Test 0
0 9
9
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l 2
0 1
3 Pbenc~-
clidine 0
0 0
0 Opiates 0
0 2"
2 Cocaine 0
0 6
6 Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total tarnines 0
0 1
1 Marijuana 0
0 8"
8
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Fitness for Duty Performance Data Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Management Summary The data generated under the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program from January 2007 through June 2007 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 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 exceeded 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 confmed positive tests during this reporting period:
Short-term Contractors Nine individuals tested positive on pre-access and were denied access.
Long-term Contractors None Employees One individual tested positive on a random. The individual received an FFD evaluation, was placed in the follow-up pool, and is doing well.
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.
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Company:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company
- Number of tests in this category that tested positive at LOD levels.
6 Months Ending 06/30/2007 Testing Results Average Number with unescorted access Categories Pre-Access Location Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Contact Name April Brockson Licensee Employees 897 Post accident Observed Behavior Phone 205-992-5270 Tested 8 1 10 7
26 1 24 2 1 404 Random Follow-up Other: Safety & Health, Re-test, Return to work Total Cutoffs: ScreedConflnnation (ng/ml) [XI Appendix A to 10CFR 26 except for:
Marijuana 50 I 15 Cutoffs: ScreedConflnnation (ng/ml)
Limits of Detection (LOD)
Marijuana 2013.0 Amphetamines 300 I 100 Cocaine 150 I 60 Phencyclidine 20 1 10 Opiates 300 I 150 Alcohol (% BAC) 1 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 /> Positive 0
0 0
1 0
0 1
Long Term Contractor Personnel 48 Short Term Contractor Personnel 3 70 Tested 0
1 0
30 0
0 3 1 Tested 677 3
1 77 29 1
788 Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Positive
~
9*2 0
0 0
0 0
9 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances
- Number of tests in this category that tested positive at LOD levels.
10 Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total Alcohol 1
0 2.l 3
Refusal to Test 0
0 0
0 Marijuana 0
0 5
5 Opiates 0
0 1
1 Cocaine 0
0 1
1 tarnines 0
0 0
0 Phenc~-
clidine 0
0 0
0
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Fitness for Duty Performance Data Vogtle Electric Generating Plant FFD Performance Data Vogtle Electric Generating Plant FFD Performance Data Management Summary The data generated under the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program from January 2007 through June 2007 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 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 exceeded 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 c o d i n g positive tests was very low. Consequently, management actions relative to determination of FFD have been limited. The following actions were taken relative to the c o d i e d positive tests during this reporting period:
Short-term Contractors 15 individuals tested positive on pre-access and were denied access.
One individual refused to provide a pre-access specimen in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 and was denied access.
Two individuals provided suspect pre-access specimens. Both individuals refused to submit to a witnessed retest and were denied access.
Two individuals tested positive on random tests and were terminated.
Long-term Contractors None One individual tested positive on a for-cause behavior. The individual received an FFD evaluation, was placed in the follow-up pool, and is doing well.
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 two employees referred for evaluation.
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant FFD Performance Data Company:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company 1 6 Months Ending Location Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Waynesboro, GA Contact Name I Phone April Brockson 1 205-992-5270 Cutoffs: ScreenIConfinnation (ng/ml) IXI Appendix A to 10CFR 26 except for Marijuana 50 / 15 Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ngtrnl) IXI Limits of Detection (LOD)
Marijuana 20 1 3.0 Amphetamines 300 / 100 Cocaine 150 / 60 Phencyclidine 20 / 10 Opiates 300 / 150 Alcohol (% BAC) 2 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 /> Testing Results Average Number with unescorted access Categories Pre-Access a
2 8
Licensee Employees 960 Post accident Observed Behavior Tested 65 10 5
288 5 3 43 464 Random Follow-up Other: Safety & Health.
Re-test, Return to work Total Positive 0
0 1
0 0
0 1
Long Term Personnel 5 1 Tested 0
1 0
16 0
2 19 Short Term Contractor personnel 463 Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Tested 962 0
0 96 26 2 1 1105 Positive 18 0
0 2
0 2
22 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant FFD Performance Data Breakdown of Confvmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances
- Individual tested positive for morphine and codeine.
- Individual tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine.
- One individual tested positive for substances in two different categories.
24.'.
1 Refusal to Test 0
0 5
5 Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Coat ractors Total Marijuana 0
0 9
9 Cocaine 0
0 6
6 Phency-clidine 0
0 0
0 Alcohol 1
0 1
2 Opiates 0
0 1'
1 Amphe-tamines 0
0 1"
1
Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Fitness for Duty Performance Data SNC Corporate Headquarters FFD Performance Data SNC Corporate Headquarters FFD Performance Data Management Summary The data generated under the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program from January 2007 through June 2007 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 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 exceeded 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 confmed positive tests during this reporting period:
Short-term Contractors None Long-term Contractors None Emvloyees One individual tested positive on a random. The individual received an FFD evaluation, was placed in the follow-up pool, and is doing well.
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.
SNC Corporate Headquarters FFD Performance Data Company:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company 6 Months Ending 06130107 Testing Results Average Number with unescorted access Categories Pre-Access Location SNC Corporate Headquarters 2
5 Contact Name April Brockson Licensee Employees 608 Post accident Observed Behavior Phone 205-992-5270 Tested 7 1 0
3 1 64 6
1 1 255 Random Follow-up Other: Safety & Health, Retest, Return to wok Total Cutoffs: ScreenIConfirmation (nglml)
Appendix A to 10CFR 26 except for Marijuana 50 1 15 Cutoffs: ScreenIConfinnation (nglml) IXI Limits of Detection (LOD)
Marijuana 20 13.0 Amphetamines 300 I 100 Cocaine 150 I 60 Phencyclidine 20 / 10 Opiates 300 I 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 /> Positive 0
0 0
1 0
0 1
Long Term Personnel 14 Short Term Contractor personnel 70 Tested 0
2 0
8 0
0 10 Tested 27 0
0 22 1
0 50 Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Positive 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
SNC Corporate Headquarters FFD Performance Data Breakdown of Confvmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances 1
Refusal to Test 0
0 0
0 Alcohol 0
0 0
0 Licensee Employees Long-Term Contractors Short-Term Contractors Total Marijuana 1
0 0
1 Cocaine 0
0 0
0 Opiates 0
0 0
0 Ampbe-tamines 0
0 0
0 Pbency-clidine 0
0 0
0