ML17312A566

Forwards fitness-for-duty Program Semiannual Performance Rept for Period Jul-Dec 1995

ML17312A566
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	03/01/1996
From:	Krainik A ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
102-03615-AKK-S, 102-3615-AKK-S, NUDOCS 9603110642
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ACCE~>SION 4BR:9603110642 DOC.DATE: 96/03/01 NOTARIZED: NO DOCKET FACIL:S'I'N-,50-528 Palo Verde Nuclear Station, Unit 1, Arizona Publi 05000528 STN-50-529 Palo Verde Nuclear Station, Unit 2, Arizona Publi 05000529 STN-50-530 Palo Verde Nuclear Station, Unit 3, Arizona Publi 05000530 AUTH. NAME AUTHOR AFFILIATION KRAINIK,A.K. Arizona Public Service Co. (formerly Arizona Nuclear Power RECIP.NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION Document Control Branch (Document Control Desk)

SUBJECT:

Forwards fitness-for-duty program semiannual performance rept for period Jul-Dec 1995.

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Arizona Public Service Company PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION P.O. BOX 52034 ~ PHOENIX, ARIZONA85072-2034 10 CFR 26.71(d) 102-03615-AKK/SAB/PMB March 1, 1996 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Station P1-37 Washington, DC 20555001

Subject:

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS)

Units1,2,8 3 Docket Nos. STN 50-528/529/530 Fitness-For-Duty Program Semiannual Performance Report Pursuant to 10 CFR 26.71(d), Arizona Public Service Company hereby provides, as an enclosure to this letter, the Fitness-For-Duty Program Semiannual Performance Report for the reporting period of July 1995 through December 1995.

Should you have any questions, please contact Scott A. Bauer at (602) 393-5978.

Sincerely, la K Krainik, Department Leader Nuclear Regulatory Affairs AKK/SAB/PMB/pb Enclosure cc: L. L. Bush (all w/enclosure)

L. J. Callan B. E. Holian K E. Johnston K E. Perkins 9603ff0642 96030f PDR ADQCK 05000528 R PDR

ENCLOSURE ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY FITNESS-FOR-DUTY PROGRAM SEMIANNUALPERFORMANCE REPORT JULY 1, 1995 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1995

Introduction The Arizona Public Service Company (APS) Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) Program continues to be successful in its mission to maintain a drug-free workplace. During this reporting period, APS performed 1424 drug and alcohol tests. Of these, 765 were administered on a random basis. This constitutes an equivalent testing rate of 55 percent for this reporting period.

The percentage of confirmed positive random drug and alcohol tests for this reporting period is zero.

APS continues to attribute its success in achieving this low positive rate to a strong Employee Assistance Program and awareness training.

Anal sis of Pro ram Results 1

The confirmed positive drug test results for this reporting period, by type of test and type of drug, are summarized in Tables 1 and 2 respectively, and are discussed below:

Pre-Access Testing:

Marijuana 4 Cocaine 1 Total: 5 confirmed positive test results involving five individuals Comments: A total of 620 individuals were tested under the pre-access screening category. The five individuals registering positive test results were short-term contractors. These individuals were denied site access and released to their respective employer.

For Cause Testing (including Post-Accident and Observed Behavior):

Comments: APS tested a total of 14 individuals under the For Cause Testing category during this reporting period. Reasons for testing included: behavior observation, suspected adulteration of specimens and an odor of alcoholic beverage on individuals. Four tests were conducted under the Post-Accident category and 10 tests were conducted under the Observed Behavior category. All test results under the For Cause Testing category were negative.

Random Testing:

Comments: APS tested 765 individuals who were randomly selected for drug and alcohol testing during this reporting period. This constituted a 55 percent rate for this reporting period. None of the individuals tested in this category registered a positive test result.

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Follow-LJy Testing:

i5 A total of 22 tests were performed as a part of the APS Follow-Up Testing Program. None of the individuals tested in this category registered a positive test result. Currently, three individuals are

, being monitored through the Follow-Up Testing Program.

Other Testing:

Comments: One individual was tested due to a positive test result for opiates. The Medical Review Officer (MRO) determined that the positive test was related to poppy'seed consumption. APS policy requires that an individual who is suspected of testing positive because of poppy seed consumption refrain from consuming foods containing poppy seeds for ten days. During the ten days, the individual is required to submit to drug and alcohol testing. In the above incident, the individual was tested within the ten days and test results were negative.

Under the APS Executive Drug Screening Program, Managers and above are required to have an annual drug screen. It was discovered that one member of management was not tested within the last year. This individual was tested to comply with the Executive Program. All test results were negative.

During one collection, the collection technician failed to ensure that the toilet bowl water was blue, therefore, the individual undergoing testing underwent a second drug collection. All test results were negative.

Re ortable Events APS has not experienced any Reportable Events during this reporting period.

Pro ram Review In the last reporting period, APS made several revisions to the FFD Program. The revisions included changes in the marijuana cut-off level, sanctions imposed on the first positive drug and alcohol test results, and the deletion of Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates from the drug screening panel. The revisions were made in recognition of the low positive testing rates. APS has closely monitored the revisions and no adverse consequences have been observed.

On August 1, 1995, APS implemented a new computer management tool designed to enhance all facets of the FFD Program. The tool is the Health Evaluation and Information System for Drug Abuse in the Industry (HEIDI). Initially, HEIDI has been used to run random selections and to generate statistical data. Eventually, HEIDI will import data from the drug and alcohol testing/

screening equipment and maintain the Follow-Up Program.

6 Table 1 Fitness-For-Duty Program Performance Data Personnel Subject to 10 CFR Part 26

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Table 2 Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for Specific Substances

M Breakdown of Confirmed Positive Tests for S ecific Substances

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