ML20203B967

Discusses OI Rept 3-93-001 Re Thermal Science,Inc. Investigation Administratively Closed Following Discussions with Doj,Currently Pursuing Criminal Case Against TSI

ML20203B967
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Issue date:	06/07/1995
From:	Gray J NRC OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT (OE)
To:	Goldberg J, Martin J, Russell W NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned), NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III), NRC OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL (OGC)
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.iune 7, 1995 I MEMORANDUM FOR: John B. Martin, Regional Administrator Region III William T. Russell, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation l Jack R. Goldberg, Deputy Assistant General  ;

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SUBJECT:

O! REPORT 3-93-001; RE: THERMAL SCIENCE, INC.

The above captioned O! report was initiated to determine if a former production worker for Thermal Science, Inc. (TSI), the parent company that produces the fire barrier material "Thermolag," .was discriminated against and terminated for having identified safety concerns. Following discussions with the Department of Justice (D0J), which is currently pursuing a criminal case againstTSIanditspresident,thisinvestiga}ionhasbeenadministratively closed. Upon completion of the criminal case , the allegation associated with the alleged discrimination will be reviewea by RIII for possible further action.

OE has reviewed the OI report and has no objection to 0I's closure of its investigation. OE believes it would be prudent to continue to monitor the D0J proceeding until the court rules. Following that ruling, the Region should make a recommendation on the need either to reopen the OI investigation or proceed with enforcement action on the alleged discrimination.

Please contact Mark Satorius of my staff at (301) 415-3280, with any comments.

cc: J. Milhoan, DEDR R. Zimmerman, NRR G. Caputo, 01 B. Burgess, RIII

'The criminal case was scheduled for trial beginning May 23, 1995, in U.S. District Court, Greenbelt, Maryland.

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