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| Start date | Reporting criterion | Title | Event description | System | LER | |
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| ENS 48636 | 28 December 2012 16:00:00 | 10 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirements | Computer Program Error Identified in the Fitness for Duty Program | On December 28, 2012 at approximately 1100 (EST), Susquehanna discovered a computer program error that affected the Susquehanna Fitness for Duty (FFD) program. Specifically, thirty-nine Behavioral Observation Program (BOP) inquiries were without proper documentation of the required need to continue unescorted access (UA) and without verification of an actual observation within the required thirty day timeframe. The computer error resulted in answers for two of the three questions on the Behavior Observation Inquiry form not being recorded when the form was submitted by the supervisor. This resulted in the thirty-nine security accounts being re-zeroed and allowing UA for an additional thirty days. All thirty-nine BOP supervisors were contacted, and it was determined that thirty-six of the individuals were intended to continue with UA. The remaining three accounts should have terminated to prevent UA; however, none of these three individuals gained unauthorized access to the Protected Area after their UA should have been terminated. Seven of the thirty-six intended to continue with UA did access the Protected Area, but per follow-up with the Behavior Observation Supervisors, these individuals were in compliance with the BOP. In accordance with 10 CFR 26.719(b)(4), this report is being made based on being a potential programmatic failure, degradation, or discovered vulnerability of the FFD program that may permit undetected drug or alcohol use or abuse by individuals within a protected area, or by individuals who are assigned to perform duties that require them to be subject to the FFD program. The (NRC) Resident Inspector and the Branch Chief for the Region I Division of Reactor Safety were briefed. | ||
| ENS 47970 | 27 May 2012 01:30:00 | 10 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirements | Fitness for Duty Rule Not Met | At 2130 EDT on 5/26/2012, a condition was reported identifying that the 10 CFR Part 26 requirement for performing waiver evaluations was not met for three security officers held over for compensatory measures after lightning strikes impacted security equipment at PPL Susquehanna, LLC. Granting a waiver under Subpart I, 'Managing Fatigue,' of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 26, 'Fitness for Duty Programs,' involves a process that, once completed, allows individuals who are subject to the Subpart I work hour controls to not meet one of the work hour requirements. Contrary to the above, waivers were not processed for three security officers as required by the regulation and the officers worked hours exceeding the 16 hour limit. This event is reportable under 10 CFR 26.719(b)(4) requiring a 24-hour ENS notification. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 47221 | 29 August 2011 17:19:00 | 10 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirements | Programmatic Deficiency Identified in Fitness for Duty Program | At 1319 (hrs. EDT on) 8/29/2011, a programmatic deficiency was reported involving the SSES (Susquehanna Steam Electric Station) Fitness For Duty (FFD) program and compliance with 10CFR26. Current contractual agreement with PPL vendor to perform Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling and treatment for self referrals does not require appropriate reporting to the utility as mandated by 10CFR26. This event is reportable under 10CFR26.719(b)4, 'Any programmatic failure, degradation, or discovered vulnerability of the FFD program that may permit undetected drug or alcohol use or abuse by individuals within a protected area, or by individuals who are assigned to perform duties that require them to be subject to the FFD program. The licensee has obtained an informal agreement by the vendor to report appropriate information until the contract can be amended. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector. | ||
| ENS 45638 | 16 December 2009 14:00:00 | 10 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirements | Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in Protected Area | At approximately 0900 on December 16, 2009, a PPL employee, located within the Susquehanna protected area, received a gift package from a vendor that contained a bottle of an alcoholic beverage. The individual immediately notified his supervision and Susquehanna Security personnel who took possession of the bottle. The bottle was still sealed with the original seal. The NRC (Resident Inspector) and Regional Security Inspectors were informed on the day of the event. The individual who received the package was a non-licensed employee. This event was originally not recognized as being reportable as a 24 hour call. |