NL-09-0309, Fitness for Duty Performance Data for the Six-month Reporting Period, July 2008 Through December 2008
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| Site: | Hatch, Vogtle, Farley  |
| Issue date: | 02/27/2009 |
| From: | Ajluni M Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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.I Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
40 Inverness Center Parkway Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201-1295 Tel 205.992.5000 February 27, 2009 Docket Nos.: 50-321 50-348 50-424 50-366 50-364 50-425 4A SOUTHERN A COMPANY Energy to Serve Your World"S NL-09-0309 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 Duty 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, July 2008 through December 2008, as required by 10 CFR 26.71(d). The data reflected in this report covers the employees specified in the respective enclosures.
This letter contains no NRC commitments. If you have any questions, please advise.
Sincerely, MýL96'c Mark J. Ajluni Manager, Nuclear Licensing MJA/TWS/daj
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-09-0309 Page 2 cc:
Southern Nuclear Operatingq Company 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 U. S. Nuclear Regqulatory Commission Mr. L. A. Reyes, Regional Administrator Mr. R. E. Martin, NRR Project Manager - Farley Mr. R. E. Martin, NRR Project Manager - Hatch Mr. R. E. Martin, NRR Project Manager - Vogtle Mr. E. L. Crowe, Senior Resident Inspector - Farley Mr. J. A. Hickey, Senior Resident Inspector - Hatch Mr. M. Cain, Senior Resident Inspector - 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 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Management Summary The data generated under the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program from July 2008 through December 2008 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 - None Long-term Contractors -
None Employees -
One individual tested positive on pre-access testing and access was denied.
One individual tested positive on follow-up testing and was referred to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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.
El -1 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Company:
6 Months Ending:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company 12/31/08 Location:
E. I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Baxley, GA Contact Name:
Phone:
April Brockson 205-992-5270 Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
Z Appendix A to 10 CFR 26 except for Marijuana 50 / 15 Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
Z Limits of Detection (LOD)
Marijuana 20 / 3.0 Amphetamines 300 / 100 Cocaine 150/60 Phencyclidine 20/10 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 Long Term Short Term Testing Results Employees Contractor Contractor Personnel Personnel Average Number with 958 55 238 Unescorted Access Caeois#
Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 66 1
0 0
191 0
- 4)
Post 5
0 0
0 4
0
- Accident 0
Observed L
OBerved 7
0 0
0 0
0
- u.
Behavior Random 269 0
25 0
45 0
Follow-up 38 1
0 0
10 0
Other: Safety & Health, Re-30 0
0 0
4 0
test, Return to work Total 415 2
25 0
254 0
El -2 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Amphe-Phency-Alcohol Refusal to tamines clidine Test Licensee Employees 0
1 0
0 0
1 0
Long-Term Contractors 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Short-Term Contractors 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Total 0
]
0 0
0 1
01 El -3
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 July 2008 through December 2008 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 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 - Nine individuals tested positive on pre-access tests and were denied access.
One individual tested positive on follow-up testing and access was terminated.
Long-term Contractors -
None Employees -
One individual tested positive on a for-cause behavioral test. This individual was referred to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and placed in the follow-up pool.
One individual in the follow-up pool refused to provide a specimen in accordance with 10 CFR 26 and access 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 two employees referred for evaluation.
E2-1 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Company:
6 Months Ending:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company 12/31/08 Location:
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Contact Name:
Phone:
April Brockson 205-992-5270 Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
Z Appendix A to 10 CFR 26 except for Marijuana 50 / 15 Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
[
Limits of Detection (LOD)
Marijuana 20/3.0 Amphetamines 300 / 100 Cocaine 150 / 60 Phencyclidine 20 / 10 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 Long Term Short Term Testing Results Employees Contractor Contractor Personnel Personnel Average Number with 972 45 419 unescorted access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 52 0
0 0
691 9
0 Post
=
Accident 11 0
0 0
5 0
0 Observed L
Berved 4
1 0
0 0
0 Behavior Random 247 0
22 0
111 0
Follow-up 48 1
0 0
46 1
Other: Safety & Health, Re-18 0
0 0
2 0
test, Return to work Total 380 2
22 0
855 10
- Note: # of individuals in this category that tested positive at LOD level E2-2 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant FFD Performance Data Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Amphe-Phency-Alcohol Refusal tamines clidine to Test Licensee Employees 0
0 0
0 0
1 1
Long-Term Contractors 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Short-Term Contractors 7 "1 3
0 0
0 0
0 Total 7
3 0
0 1
0 1
1
[f2
- Note: # of tests in this category that tested positive at LOD level E2-3
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 July 2008 through December 2008 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 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 - Eleven individuals tested positive on pre-access and were denied access.
Three individuals provided suspect pre-access specimens and were positive on witnessed recollection. Accordingly, the Medical Review Officer (MRO) ruled the pre-access tests were positive due to failure to provide a specimen in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26. Access was denied for all three individuals.
One individual provided a suspect pre-access specimen and refused a witnessed recollection.
Results of tests on the suspect pre-access specimen were positive and access was denied.
One individual tested positive on recollection and access was denied.
One individual refused to provide a pre-access specimen and access was denied.
One individual tested positive as the result of a follow-up test and access was terminated.
E3-1 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant FFD Performance Data 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.
E3-2 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant FFD Performance Data Company:
6 Months Ending:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company 12/31/08 Location:
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Waynesboro, GA Contact Name:
Phone:
April Brockson 205-992-5270 Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
Z Appendix A to 10 CFR 26 except for Marijuana 50 / 15 Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
Z Limits of Detection (LOD)
Marijuana 20 / 3.0 Amphetamines 300 / 100 Cocaine 150 / 60 Phencyclidine 20/10 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 /> Long Term Short Term Testing Results Licensee Contractor Contractor Employees Personnel Personnel Average Number with 987 59 528 unescorted access Caeois#
Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 79 0
0 0
1149 16*1 Post 7
0 1
0 5
0 Accident Observed 7
0 0
0 3
0
- u.
Behavior Random 300 0
13 0
116 0
Follow-up 32 0
4 0
48 1 1 Other: Safety & Health, Re-41 0
6 0
43 5 *2 test, Return to work Total 466 0
24 0
1364 22
- Note: # of individuals in this category that tested positive at LOD level E3-3 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant FFD Performance Data Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Amphe-Phency-Alcohol Refusal tamines clidine to Test Licensee Employees 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Long-Term Contractors 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Short-Term Contractors 1*2
- 2 4
3 1
0 0
4 Total 12 4
3 1
]
0 1
0 1
4 124
- Note: # of tests in this category that tested positive at LOD level
- One individual tested positive for three different substances E3-4
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 July 2008 through December 2008 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 confirmed positive tests during this reporting period:
Short-term Contractors - None Long-term Contractors -
None Employees -
One individual tested positive on pre-access testing and was denied access.
One individual provided a suspect pre-access specimen and upon witnessed recollection, tested positive and was denied access.
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.
E4-1 SNC Corporate Headquarters FFD Performance Data Company:
6 Months Ending Southern Nuclear Operating Company 12/31/08 Location:
SNC Corporate Headquarters Contact Name:
Phone April Brockson 205-992-5270 Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
Z Appendix A to 10 CFR 26 except for Marijuana 50 / 15 Cutoffs: Screen/Confirmation (ng/ml)
Z Limits of Detection (LOD)
Marijuana 20 / 3.0 Amphetamines 300/100 Cocaine 150 / 60 Phencyclidine 20 / 10 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 Long Term Short Term Testing Results Employees Contractor Contractor Personnel Personnel Average Number with 576 7
55 unescorted access Categories Tested Positive Tested Positive Tested Positive Pre-Access 49 1
0 0
11 0
0 Post Accident 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 Observed 2
0 0
0 0
0 LL Behavior Random 168 0
5 0
13 0
Follow-up 14 0
1 0
0 0
Other: Safety & Health, Re-
"1 test, Return to work Total 257 2
6 0
25 0
- Note: # of individuals in this category that tested positive at LOD level E4-2 SNC Corporate Headquarters FFD Performance Data Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances Amphe-Phency-Achl Refusal Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Amh-PecwAlcohol Reua tamines clidine to Test
- 1 Licensee Employees 2
0 0
0 0
0 0
Long-Term 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Contractors Short-Term Contractors 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Total 1
2 0
0 0
1 0
10 0
2
- Note: # of tests in this category that tested positive at LOD level E4-3