ML20154L031
| ML20154L031 | |
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| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 05/16/1988 |
| From: | Feigenbaum T PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ARM) |
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| NYN-88066, NUDOCS 8805310126 | |
| Download: ML20154L031 (221) | |
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, y Ted C. Feigenbaum Vice President NYN - 88066 gggg May 16, 1988 New Harnpshire Yankee Division United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Attention: Document Control Desk
Reference:
(a) Facility Operating License NPF-56, Docket No. 50-443 (b) NRC Letter Dated March 18, 1988, W. T. Russell to R. J. Harrison Eubject: Request For Comments And Additional Information Gentlemen:
Reference (b), requested that New Hampshire Yankee (NHY) provide comments and information pertaining to Congressman Edward J. Markey's investigative report entitled "Drug and Alcohol Use at the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant". More speci-fically, NHY was asked to provide comments on the six recommendations contained in the Report and to provide answers to specific questions listed in an enclosure to reference (b). The requested comments and information are provided in the enclosure to this letter.
NHY believes that the enclosed information satisfies the reference (b) request and further supports the NRC Staff's conclusion, following their review of the Congressman's investigative report, that no new issues have been raised that have .
not already been considered in the overall conclusion reached by the Staff regarding construction quality at Seabrook Station.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Neal A. Pillsbury at (603) 474-9521 Extension 3341.
Very truly yours, N
Ted C. Feigenbaum TCF:bes I Enclosures cc: Mr. Victor Nerses, Project Manager Mr. Antone C. Cerne Project Directorate I-3 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Division of Reactor Projects Seabrook Station U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Seabrook, NH 03874 Washington, DC 20555 Mr. William T. Russell Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region I 'h 425 Allendale Road 8805310126 080516 I King of Prussia, PA 19406 hDR ADOCK 050g3 P.O Box 300. Seabrook, NH 03874. Telephone (603) 474 9574
T ENCLOSURE I
RESPONSE TO NRC REQUEST FOR C0KMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO CONGRESSMAN EDWARD J. MARKEY INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ENTITLED "DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE AT THE SEABROOK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT" Reference A: Pullman Power Products Procedure, XV-2, Procedure for Handling Nonconformances and Limited Work Authorizations (Field)
Reference B: Johnson Controls, Inc. Procedure, QAS-1601-SS Nonconforming Items -
Reference C: Fischback and Moore, Inc. Procedure, QAP-103SB1 Quality Assurance procedure for Processing and Control of Nonconformances i
Reference D: UE&C Procedure, QA-15, Nonconforming '
Materials, Parts or Components ;
Reference E: UE&C Procedure, AP-48, Home Office Review and Issue of Significant Deficiencies (10 CFR 50.55e) ;
Reference F: Yankee Atomic Electric Company Procedure 1.1, '
Program-Design and Procurement t i
Reference G: UE&C Corporate Procedure, Reporting of Defects ,
and Noncompliances to the NRC Reference H: YAEC Technical Administrative Guidelines No. 6., [
10 CFR, Part 21 Reporting i Reference I: NRC REQUEST DATED MARCH 18, 1988 j FROM MR. WILLIAM T. RUSSELL, NRC REGION I i REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, MR. ROBERT J. HARRISON The format of this NHY response to the Reference (I) NRC request is as follows:
A.) Introduction B.) Quality Assurance Program Overview C.) NHY Responses to Reference (I) Enclosure Questions D.) NHY Comments on Congressman Markey's Recommendations I
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ATTACHMENTS l
Attachment 1: NHY Letter to Congressman Markey (11/14/86) i
-- 29 page submission with appendix of I drug / alcohol response l Attachment 2: NHY Letter To Congressman Markey (11/21/86)
-- EAR Program Summary i
I Attachment 3: NHY Letter to Congressman Markey (12/1/86)
-- response to date on Congressman's requests
- drug / alcohol: 17 additional questions ;
Attachment 4: NHY Letter to Congressman Markey (12/16/86) ,
-- completion of responses to the Congressman j
- drug / alcohol: 17 additional questions I Attachment 5: NHY Letter to Congressman Sharp (7/2/87)
- produces NHY follow-up and updated record set i Attachment 6: NHY Letter to Congressman Sharp (12/4/87)
, - produces 10/86 to 10/87 incident reports and related information i
l Attachment 7: NHY Letter to NRC Project Manager, Victor Nerses (c '88) ,
-- NHY status summary to NRC regarding Congressman
) Markey's report issued 1/28/88.
l Contains: (a) NHY Letter to Congressman Markey (3/11/88)
] -- response to Congressman's report i issued 1/28/88 e 1
(b) John Powell Affidavit (3/11/88)
(c) George R. Gram Affidavit (3/11/88) 3 Attachment 8: T. C. Feigenbaum's Testimony before the Science, Technology and ;
- Energy Committee -- New Hampshire House of Representatives --
Concerning House Bill No. 1127-FN, January 19 & 28, 1988 .
l I~ l Attachment 9: New Hampshire Yankee Fitness For Duty Policy-i l
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l RESPONSE TO NRC REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO CONGRESSHAN EDWARD J. MARKEY INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ENTITLED "DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE AT THE SEABROOK NUCLEAR POWEk PLANT" 1NDEX Pages A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 2 B. Quality Assurance Program Overview . . . . . . . 3 - 12 C. NHY Responses To Reference (I)
Enclosure Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 35 D. NHY Comments On Congressman Markey's j Six Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 62 i '
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A.) INTRODUCTION New Hampshire Yankee (NHY) states, at the outset of this response, that it has complied fully with Congressman Markey's requests for information and has been entirely forth-right and complete in doing so. Accordingly, NHY urges that the NRC consider this response in conjunction with and in addi-tion to the already completed NHY responses to specific questions that have been asked by Congressman Markey. Many pertinent NHY policies and positions have been either summarized or highly detailed in those NHY response docu-ments and will not be repeated here except where appropriate in direct ;
response to the Reference (I) NRC request. For ease of reference, the key NHY responses to Congressman Markey and Congressman bharp have been attached to this document (Attachments 1 thru 6). The serialized 1,930 pages of additional documentation, provided in responding to Congressman Markey's requests for information, are not provided here but are available i upon NRC request.
Further, NHY wishes to state that to the very best of its knowledge, it has kept the NRC fully apprised of all known drug and alcohol related issues affecting quality in full accordance with the prevailing regulatory cri-teria. Beyond the required reporting criteria, NHY has always sought to !
keep the NRC, through its on-site resident inspector representatives, fully informed of drug and alcohol related issues that might be of concern or i interest to the NRC. For exarnple, all NHY correspondence, in responding to Congressman Markey's requests for information, has also been provided to the Senior Resident Inspector, for his information and use as appropriate, immediately following issuance of the correspondence to the Congressman.
With regard to anti-drug and alcohol policy and enforcement, NHY has con-sistently put forth efforts and has put policies in place that went beyond the minimum requirements in ensuring that the plant was constructed and is and will continue to be operated in a safe manner which poses no threat to the public health and safety. Based on the prevalence of drug and alcohol use in American society, NHY has proactively developed and implemented drug l
and alcohol detection and prevention measures that consistently committed to and then surpassed existing guidance and criteria. We feel that the programs have been well conceived, have been progressively strengthened in advance of societal trends and have been vigorously enforced. We do not
j A.) INTRODUCTION (Continued) feel that significant further anti-drug and anti-alcohol measures, short of highly Draconian actions, could have been taken to reduce the number of drug and alcohol related incidents.
On the basis of both the NHY internal programs and the NRC regulatory inspection programs, there is no evidence that any deficient work exists or that. any safety concerns exist at the Seabrook plant because of drug or alcohol related issues.
Part of the basis for this conclusion is the fact that the Seabrook programs, overall, have not relied upon singular programs for problem detection and correction. While the NHY fitness-for-duty and associated policies have always been conceived and vigorously enforced to strive for a drug and alcohol free work site, entirely separate Seabrook Station !
Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs have always been designed
- and independently implemented to detect and correct the very kinds of mistakes that workers might have made if they had been under the influence of drugs or alcohol or mistakes caused due to any other reason (illness, oversight, family problems, etc.).
The Seabrook Station Quality Assurance program was established and imple-mented to provide the highest feasible degree of assurance that the design, procurement, construction, inspection, and testing activities conducted at Seabrook Station were performed by highly competent, professional indivi-duals in conformance with applicable regulatory requirements and with the design bases specified in Seabrook's licensing application. The Quality Assurance Program described in the Seabrook Station FSAR complies with each of the specific eighteen criteria identified in 10 CFR 50, Appendix B and '
has been applied to all quality related activities since the inception of the project in 1973.
In order to establish an overall perspective that demonstestes the integra-tion of these Seabrook Station Quality Assurance Program and Fitness-For-Duty Program, the NHY responses to the Reference (I) enclosure questions and to j Congressman Markey's investigative report recommendations are preceded by an overview and summary of the Seabrook Quality Assurance Program.
B.) QUALITY ASSUKANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH), from the inception of the Seabrook project, established management policies to assure that the highest attainable levels of quality and degree of integrity existed in the design and construction of Seabrook Station. Commencing with the initial 1973 Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) submittal, the Seabrook _etation Quality Assurance Program included commitments whereby all required phases of a multi-layered quality assurance program would be established and implemented at the earliest practical time consistent with the schedule for accomplishing activities affecting the quality of the project.
In 1973 the project made a commitment to comply with the requirements of "Guidance on Quality Requirements During Design and Procurement Phase of Nuclear Power Plants" (WASH-1283). As the ANSI standards referenced in WASH-1283, and its revision were published, the program was updated to incorporate the most current requirements.
PSNH retained verall responsibility for quality assurance on the Seabrook i project. The Chief Executive Officer of PSNH delegated, to Yankee Atomic Electric Company (YAEC), the responsibility for the establishment and ,
implem*ntation of a Quality Assurance Program during the design, construc-tion, startup, and preoperational testing phases of Seabrook Station. YAEC has had extensive experience in providing engineering, design, licensing, safety analysis, construction, testing, quality assurance, etc., activities i for nuclear power plants. Their experience with the Yankee Rowe plant, j Vermont Yankee, Connecticut Yankee, and Maine Yankee plants enabled the YAEC organization to be uniquely qualified to provide the independent sup-port and oversight efforts as an agent to PSNH. The ?SNH Chief Executive i Officer and his staff maintained cognizance of and evaluated the project's quality assurance prograr. activities in the following manner. They:
I ' Conducted quarterly management meetings with PSNH executive management and YABC to review quality activities and proposed corrective action (s).
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- Reviewed and approved the YAEC quality assurance program as described i in the Seabrook Station Quality Assurance Manual.
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i B.) QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW (Continued)
- Received all YAEC audit reports, internal and external, pertaining to i
the project. They reviewed, monthly, the status of outstanding items which indicated the status of audit findings.
- Participated on a quarterly basis in selected external audits being conducted by YAEC to assess YAEC performance in contractor activities. l As an alternative to participating in the audit, they reviewed YAEC external audit reports.
- Participated on a quarterly basis in selected internal audits of YAEC .
to assess YAEC performance in QA activities. Participating PSNH per-sonnel were responsible for recommending actions to PSNH management over and above those recommended by YAEC whenever they deemed it to be necessary. {
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- Performed management audits of YAEC construction quality assurance pe r f or manc e . The PSNH management audits were conducted annually using j approved checklists and followed a pre-established schedule assuring compliance with the program. {
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- Reviewed quarterly evaluations of quality assurance program activities.
- Reviewed YAEC correspondence with contractors relating to quality assurance program activities.
1 The YAEC quality assurance program placed requirements on the major suppliers of equipment and services -- Westinghouse (WRD) and United Engineers &
2 Constructors Inc. (UE&C) -- to establish similar programs for their internal operations and to further impose applicable portions of their programs on their sub-suppliers of safety related materials, components, equipment or services. The WRD and UE&C programs were considered to be extensions of the YAEC program and, as such, were subject to review, audit and approval by YAEC. UE&C was responsible for site construction coordination. Sub-contractors providing safety related items or services were required to
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B.) QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW (Continued) implement quality assurance programs which were consistent with the YAEC program. UE&C review and approval controls were placed in effect over the subcontractor quality assurance programs. l l
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program the Westinghouse Divisions Quality Assurance Plan (WCA.)-8370), ;
and UE&C, as the architect-engineer and contractor for the Seabrook pro-ject, used as its program the UE&C Quality Assurance Program (Topical I l
Report No. UEC-TR-001). These programs were placed in effect and YAEC !
l performed audits to ascertain WMD and UE&C compliance.
l The Seabrook Station multi-layered quality assurance program included pro- i l
visions for the control of activities affecting quality by means of multiple reviews, in-process and final inspections, tests, surveillances, and audits and through documentation of activities affecting quality. All activities affecting quality were accomplished in accordance with instructions, pro-cedures, and drawings under suitable controlled conditions. The multi-layered quality assurance program involved three, independent control levels: !
- Level 1 Quality control Programs j Quality control programs were implemented by vendors, contractors, and UE&C on all quality related activities within the scope of their con-d tracts. These quality control programs complied with the applicable 4
requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B which, in turn, provided means to control quality through inspections, tests, and measurements of the characteristics of an item or process to pre-established requirements.
The inspections, tests, and measurements were performed by qualified quality control personnel who were certified in accordance with ANSI 45.2.6 SNT-TC-1A or ASME Section III Division 2 requirements. It is important to note that the quality control inspections were in addi-tion to the routine observations and checks of work activities by supervisory personnel and were in conjunction with documented verifi-cations and inspections by qualified engineering personnel. I i
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B.) QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW _(Continued) l
' Level 2 Surveillance Programs i
Surveillances of design, fabrication, and construction activities ;
including Level 1 quality control programs were performed. C M er. actors provided this level of quality assurance for the design and procurement-phases. UE&C and YAEC performed additional surveillances on site construction activities and at selected vendor facilities. Addition-ally, YAEC performed surveillances on preoperational testing activi-ties, UE&C and WRD. Surveillances were performed by independent qualified per1onnel. The surveillance programs included reviews, observations, and inspections which provided yet another level of
- assurance and verification titat all quality related activities were l
accomplished in accordance with applicable drawings, specifications, procedures, and contractural requirements.
- Level 3 Audit Programs l
l A comprehensive system of planned and periodic audits were implemented by UE&C, WRD, and other vendors and contractors involved in quality related activities. These audits were performed to assure that con-j tractor and vendor activities were performed in accordance with the standards required by the project and the regulatory agencies and also
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to determine the effectiveness and implementation of the Level 1 quality control programs and Level 2 surveillance programs.
Adaitionally, YAEC performed third level audits of contractors involved in quality related activities and selected vendors for the purpose of further verification of compliance with contractors and vendors quality assurance program requirements. Audits were performed by appropriately trained and
- qualified personnel not directly responsible for the area being audited.
l Written procedures, checklists, and technical specialists were utilized as i
part of the audit process. Audit schedules were established based on the project status, safety, and importance of the activities being performed, and the quality history of the audited activity. Audits were initiated
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B.) QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW (Continued) early enough in the project to assure effective quality assurance for
! ongoing activities during the initial design, procurement, and construction ;
I phases of the Seabrook project. ;
i The YAEC, UE&C, and WRD audit programs complied with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B f
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- Management audits to provide verification and evaluation of the l quality assurance program procedures and activities to assure that ,
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' Internal audits by the quality assurance organization to provide independent verification and evaluation of quality related procedures and activities to assure that they effectively complied with the
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- External audits performed on vendors and contractors. These audits i a
included verification and evaluation of the vendor's and contractor's quality assurance programs, procedures, and activities to assure that 4
they effectively complied with the various aspects of the quality i sosurance program and procurement requirements.
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Additionally, UE&C performed technical type audits of design activities !
- in accordance with UE&C's Engineering Assurance Program. These Engineering Assurance audits were perforced by celected technical engineering specialists who were independent from the Seabrook project. The audits were conducted t'o provide an additional level of ase'arance t.nd confidence that engineering end design were being propetly implemented by the project and were con-l sistent with the industry ecc.'es, standreds, regulatory requirements, and riscogaized engineerirg prac cites.
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- As part of the Seabrook projeet's comaitetet to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) cods, contractors and vendors who performed j ASME code related work or provided ASKZ code components were require 3 to l
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B.) QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW (Continued) obtain Certificates of Authorization from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. These Certificates of Authorization certified that the company performing code related activities had met the stringent program and quality requirements for nuclear applications. ASME contractors and vendors were evaluated by ASME survey teams for the purpose of verifying quality assur-ance program compliance with ASME code requirements. These ASME certificate holders were subjected to annual program audits by the Authorized Inspection Agency (which is independent of the Seabrook project) and the implementation of their programs were routinely monitored by Authorized Nuclear Inspectors.
Commencing with the initial 1973 PSAR Quality Assurance Program commitments, all required phases of Seabrook Station's multi-layered quality assurance program were established and implemented at the earliest practical time consistent with the schedule for accomplishing activities affecting the quality of the project. The quality assurance program included a system of checks and balances specifically designed to detect, report, and correct all errors or defects that could have adverse affects on quality related structures, systems, or components, regardless of the cause of the error ,
or defect including any resulting from drug or alcohol influence. YAEC's l quality assurance department reviewed contractors quality assurance, quality i control, and construction procedures applicable to safety related activities. )
j Assurance by YAEC that these quality assurance programs were properly l implemented was accomplished through the following:
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- YAEC review of contractor's quality assurance programs to assure )
program compliance with the applicable criteria of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, applicable ANSI standards, and regulatory guides.
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- Audit programs conducted by YAEC and it's contractors.
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' YAEC's participation in periodic quality assurance program audits conducted by WRD and UE&C.
' Surveillances, audits, and reviews at the site by YAEC quality assurance representatives.
_9 B.) QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEy (Continued)
As a further means of providing independent checks and balan:es beyond '
existing regulatory requirements, Seabrook project management established ,
an Independent Review Team (IRT) to function as an independent assessment I arm of the newly formed NHY management team commencing in April 1984.
4 Since that time and continuing into the present, the IRT has served as a multi-disciplined organization to assist corporate management by providing independent evaluations, assessments, and recommendations on issues of known or potential concern. The IRT has routinely performed the following types of activities:
- Evaluating and assessing the compliance of Seabrook programs and procedures to the pertaining regulatory criteria.
- Evaluating and assessing project compliance to its own internal programs, procedures and commitments. l
' Identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing outstanding items that could have potential negative impact on construe' tion, startup or !
'l operating schedules.
- Monitoring the implementation, progress, and effectiveness of j corrective action plans and assisting in the resolution of technical, schedular, and/or program and procedure problems.
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- Reviewing and evaluating work practices, policies, programs and procedures.
- Reviewing and evaluating pro:;1em areas and recommending changes to I increase the efficiency and assurance of timely support of construc-tion, startup, turnover, and operations.
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- Providing periodic independent reviews of engineering, construction, and operations status and providing management with schedule critiques i and recovery plans, i
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- Reviewing and advising management regarding proposed design changes including need, cost, construction, outage, licensing and operating impact.
- Providing technical and licensing advisory support to management.
In summary, the IRT has provided and continues to provide NHY management with another and entirely voluntary level of independent evaluations, assessments, and recommendations on technical, quality and management related issues and concerns.
As the various structures, systems, and components at Seabrook Station were completed they were subjected to actual physical testing to assure that the engineering and performance requirements were met and the components and systems functioned correctly. These tests were conducted as part of the Scabrook Station Preoperational Test Program which was implemented subse-quent to the completion of system installation and prior to the initial loading of fuel into the reactor vessel. j l
The Preoperational Test Program was subdivided into ti.e various types of tests described below:
i Phase 1 -- Construction Verification Tests Phase 2 -- System Acceptance /Preoperational Tests Phase 3 -- Integrated System Preoperationcl Tests The Phase 1 or Construction Verification Tests were performed on plant equipment following the completion of installation of plant systems or parts of systems. These tests verified the proper installation of equip-ment and systems and placed the equipment into normal operating service.
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Functional tests of electrical control circuits.
Instrument calibration and control loop verification.
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Initial operation of rotating equipment. l Integrity tests of piping systems and components. ,
Leak testing and balancing of mechanical services systems.
- Cleanliness verification of piping systems and components. l I i Upon completion of the Construction Verification Tenting of plant systems, l the Phase 2 System Acceptance /Preoperational Tesis wre performed.
Preoperational Tests were conducted on safety related plant systems and equipment, and Acceptance Tests were conducted on non-safety related i systems and equipment. This testing was performed to verify the ability of l
the system to perform its intended function prior to use of the system in l I
support of either integrated preoperational tests or initial plant startup, !
as applicable. Included in this phase of testing was the following:
Dynamic ability of control systems to function during operating conditions. !
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i Verification of systta capability to attain design flow conditions. ;
i Verification of system control and protective features which cannot l
[ be verified during Construction Verification Tests.
i The Phase 3 or Integrated System Preoperational Tests were tests performed !
- prior to initial fuel loading which involved the integrated operation of a ,
number of plant systems for the purpose of testing certain plant features prior to initial startup. Specifically included in this group of testa
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l l Hot Functional Tests - demonstrated the ability of the Nuclear Steam l Supply System and certain secondary systems to operate properly at 1 normal operating temperature and pressure conditions. j
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- Containment Tests - verified the structural integrity of the primary i
containment (SIT) and the ability of the primary containment to limit i
leakage (ILRT) to within safety analysis requirements.
i Engineered Safety Features Integrated Actuation Tests - verified the l
ability of the systems which combine to perform the engineered safety function to activate and operate in accordance with design require-I ments during various simulated accident conditions. 5
- Loss of Off-Site Power - verified the ability of plant systems and .
l equipment to actuate and operate in response to a loss of all off-site power both without and with simulated accident conditions, f In summary, this comprehensive Preoperational Test Program which was con- ;
ducted at Seabrook Station demonstrated that plant systems, structures, and components will perform in a manner that will pose no risk to the health and safety of the public.
j In conclusion, commencing with the 1973 PSAR Quality Assurance Program com- l mitments and continuing throughout the different phases of the project, the J
j Seabrook Station's multi-layered quality assurance program has continuously assured the implementation of the "defense-in-depth" concept since the L start of the project. The collective programs have provided much more than just a paper trail of quality assurance. The programs have assured that highly diverse and independent physical inspection 1 -- as well as perfor-mance testing -- of completed systems, structures and components have been j applied at all levels throughout the design, construction, preoperational testing and operational phases of the project. Therefore, these programs j have provided an integrated network of cheeks and balances purposely designed to detect, report, and correct all errors or defects that could l have any possible adverse affect on quality related activities or decisions, l regardless of the cause of the error or defect including the possibility of drug or alcohol influence.
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-A3-1 C.) NHY RESPONSES TO REFERENCE (I) ENCLOSURE QUESTIONS i 4
Question 1:
- With regard to all drug and alcohol incidents which have been identified at Seabrook Station since the commencement of construction, what evaluative i processes were used to analyze the potential impact of each incident on j
, plant construction quality? In particular, describe any dif ferences which l 1
j exist between the evaluation processes for incidents identified after 1982, !
l for which records are available, and those applied to incidents identified f
l prior to 1982 for which records are unavailable. Describe whether docu-s ,
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j identified and provide a detailed bases, either specific or general, for j f
your determination that construction quality was not adversely affected.
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! The preceding Quality Assurance Program overview section outlines the l
overall quality assurance program that was applied to structures, systems, and components throughout the design and construction period which com- l menced in 1973 and that was continued through the transitional phase into l
] the operational period which started in June of 1986. The program included l a comprehensive system through which site contractors detected, reported, 4
dispositioned and corrected items identified as nonconforming; thus pro-
. viding for the corrective action process required by 10 CFR 50 Appendix B.
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i j In addition, the multi-level approach of checks and balances, as committed l to with the submittal of the PSAR in 1973, including inspections, surveil-lances and audits was the basis utilized by the project to detect and ;
- resolve errors or defects in plant construction. This would also have l included any errors or material defects that may have resulted from person-nel drug and/or alcohol impairment.
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The program included a comprehensive corrective action program which pro-vided for remedial corrective action and included an evaluation to determine 3
the cause of the condition and corrective action to prevent recurrence.
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4 As required, documented programs (References A thru H) existed for the ;
identification. control and technical disposition of nonconforming items. i These programs clearly described the methods of control of materials, parts, !
} and components when found to be in nonconformance with codes, standards and
! specifications or other deficiencies in documentation or procedures that :
rendered items or activit' d unacceptable or indeterminate. Additionally, ;
these programs established requirements for the following measures' 4
- Procedures to control the identification, documentation, segregation, [
! review, disposition and notification to affected organizations of ,
t nonconforming materials, parts and components. :
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Documentation which identified the nonconfneming item, the disposi- l
} tion of the nonconformance, the inspection requirements, and required signature approval of the disposition.
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- Identification of individuals or groups delegated the responsibility i
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1 Segregation of nonconforming items from acceptable items until I
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i j Acceptability of rework or repair of material, parts and components j was verified by reinspecting the item as originally inspected or by a method which was at least equal to the original inspection method.
- Inspection, rework, and repair procedures were documented.
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j Nonconformance reports dispositioned "Accept As Is" or "Repair" were
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Contractor procedures were reviewed to assure the proper reporting, segre-gation, control, and dispositioning of nonconforming items, i l
A review of an item of nonconformance which affected site installation or use was made by the organization that established the original design basis for de af fected item or an equivalent organization chosen by the manage-ment of the original design organization. Dispositions of the nonconforming i items were documented and supporting analyses or calculations were recorded.
Nonconformance reports with items dispositioned "Accept As 1s" or "Repair" were incorporated as part of the inspection records and retained in the quality assurance records file. These records are part of the documenta-tion maintained at the site and available for review.
Nonconformance reports were reviewed to ascertain quality tr6nds and the l
results were documented and reported to the appropriate management. Thus, the method and manner in which nonconformances were dispositioned and the review process in place ensured both the adequacy and effectiveness of the disposition. Additionally, the nonconformance and corrective action programs as well as specific dispositions were independently surveilled and audited to ensure compliance with program and regulatory requirements.
Based on the findings and conclusions resulting from the aggressive quality programs in effect, the extensive routine and special NRC reviews and inspections of project activities, the numerous independent project assessments, the investigations performed by the Employee Allegation Resolution (EAR) Program and the evaluations and assessments performed by the Independent Review Team (IRT), there has been no determination that construction quality has been adversely affacted by drug and alcohol related incidents.
It is important to note that the NRC has had access to all of the resulting reports and associated records described above, including the investigations made of allegations relating to drugs and alcohol as well as other allega-tions, made regarding the quality of the Seabrook construction activities.
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The NRC in a November 24, 1966 letter in response to specific allegations by Congressman Markey, determined that "no instances of adverse impact on safety or quality of plant construction have been substantiated". NHY believes that the effectiveness of the implemented quality programs, in detacting and resolving nonconforming activities, has contributed to the non-substantiation of the allegations reported by Congressman Markey, but more importantly has provided for the early detection, reporting, and correction of deficiencies by licensee quality and technical personnel and has thus ultimately resulted in the present high quality of construction of Seabrook Station systems, components and structures.
Question 2:
How were specific incidents of drug and alcohol probletes evaluated to determine if a basis exists for reporting these matters pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55(e) and 10 CFR 217 How were such incidents also evaluated for
, reportability as an ASLB Board Notification during the current and previous licensing processes?
NHY Response To Question 2:
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The Seabrook project multi-layered quality assurance program previously described was the basis utilized by the project to evaluate and resolve any resultant errors or defects, regardless of cause, and including any that might have resulted from drug or alcohol influence.
Specifically, United Engineers and Constructors, Inc. (UE&C) and the other major site contractors involved in quality related activities were required )
to include in their quality assurance programs specific procedures for l identifying and reporting nonconforming conditions. These contractor pro-cedures, References A, B, and C included provisions for reporting potential significant deficieneles pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55 (e) and 10 CFR 21 to
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UE&C for further evaluation. UE&C conducted their evaluations of these potentially reportable conditions in accordance with a UE&C administrative procedure, Reference E and corporate procedure, Reference G.
If a potentially reportable condition was determined by UE&C or Westinghouse (WRD) to be reportable pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55(e), YAEC engineering manage-ment was then notified and an additional evaluation was conducted by YAEC.
For all conditions adentified and subsequently determined by YAEC to be reportable, YAEC then notified the NRC in accordance with the YAEC quality assurance manual, Reference F.
For those conditions determined by UE&C to be reportable pursuant to 10 CFR f0.55(e), UE&C would conduct a 10 CFR 21 evaluation in accordance with a UE6C corporate procedure, Reference G. Conditions determined by YAEC to be reportable pursuant to 10 CFR 21 were processed by YAEC in accordance with a YAEC corporate procedure, Reference H.
Additionally, YAEC, as part of their quality assurance audit program, performed audits of UE&C to check their classification of nonconformance reports, the recommended disposition and associated corrective action.
These audits by YAEC were similar in scope to those performed by the NRC.
The YAEC audits reconfirmed the fact that UE&C had correctly identified potentially reportable significant conditions pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55(e).
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Training on the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 50.55(e) was provided by management to site employees as part of the initial site indoctrinatica training presentation. Additionally, specific classroom training on the ,
reporting requirements of both 10 CFR 50.55(e) and 10 CFR 21 was provided l to selected engineering, construction, and quality assurance personnel. l In order to comply with the NRC's posting requirements, the UE&C and YAEC I corporate 10 CFR 21 reportirx procedures were posted in conspicuous loca-
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With regard to past and present ASLB Board notification, if an occurrence resulted in potential problems with workmanship or affected the quality of the systems, components and structures, NHY management as well as the NRC was notified either through official communications and/or as a result of the 10 CFR 21 or 10 CFR 50.55(e) report. This official notification would also be sent to NHY's legal counsel in conjunction with his representing NHY in the various licensing proceedings. One of NHY counsel's respon-sibilities has been and remains that of keeping the 'oards advised of new information (i.e., significant change and/or development) which is relevant and material to the proceedings; modifications and recisions of important evidentiary submissions; and errors of the type discussed in the Vermont Yankee case. (i.e. VT Nuclear Power Corporation ALAB-138, 6AEC510 (1973}).
See Duke Power Company (ALAB-143 6AEC 623 (1973]) and Tennessee Valley Authority (Browns Ferry ALAB-677, 15NRC 1387 (1982]).
In summary, NHY has not identified any instances where drug or alcohol use has been a root cause or a contributor to any identified errors and/or defects in the plant. However, safety-related errors or defects, iden-tified during the construction of the plant, were processed in accordance with Seabrook Station's multi-layered quality assurance program which included an evaluation of the root cause and extent of the problem and any resulting corrective action (s) and provisions for 10 CFR 50.55(e) and 10 CFR 21 evaluations and notification to the NRC and ASLB where required.
All records in this regard are fully documented and available to the NRC.
Question 3:
What was the reason for the termination of the Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory (PTL) contract at Seabrook Station in March 19867 Explain the chronology and relation of this termination to subsequent PTL employee grievances and
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Question 3: (Continued) arbitrator rulings. Discuss any other specific problems that have been encountered in attempting to enforce project rules on drug and alcohol use at Seabrook Station and subsequent actions taken.
NHY Response To Question 3:
On record with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is the fact that '
NHY, in a general consolidation of contracts that began in May of 1984, intended to reduce the use of multiple, construction phase contractors to a single contractor to perform the remaining work on the Seabrook project.
Associated with that consolidation, NHY decided that UE&C would assume the PTL testing work. Reference statement number (3) contained within the Affidavit from Ceorge R. Gram, then Director of Construction for NHY, as attached to NHY letter to the NRC dated March 11, 1988 (Attachment 7).
Initially, UZ6C planned to hire a few additional qual'ity control engineers to augment its existing forces. UE6C placed an advertisement in the February 9, 1986 Boston Globe for Civil / Structural Lab Technicians and QC Inspectors. A short time later UE&C determined that it did not have a need for any additional inspectors beyond its existing staff.
The NHY decision, to specifically implement the general consolidation of contracts as applicable to PTL, was influenced by an issue concerning the possible use of marijuana by one or more of the PTL employees. Neither NHY nor UE&C had positive, substantiated proof that specific employees of PTL were involved in drug use. Accordingly, the reason for the highly conser-vative decision and subsequent actions taken to not hire PTL employees was kept within a very limited circle of top level managers within NHY and UE&C. NHY was particularly concerned that it not make unprovable state-ments that could impugn the reputation of the PTL organization or any PTL employee or that it improperly accuse any PTL employee of drug use.
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It should be noted that the spec',fic details associated with the incident that led to the above decision and actions -- i.e. the discovery of a small film vile, approximately one-half full of marijuana, that was found in the balcony storage area above the PTL office -- were documented on Security incident Report #12-005, dated December 2, 1985 and that a copy of that report was provided, along with other documents, to Congressman Markey's staff on December 16, 1986.
The PTL site employees, through the International Union of Operating Engineers (IU0E), filed grievance on February 27, 1986. The grievance relates that on or about April 1, 1986, PTL would cease performing inspection work at Seabrook Station. Following the termination of the ,
PTL contract, the inspection work sauld be performed by quality control ;
engineers then employed by UE&C. The quality control engineers employed l
by UE&C vere not represented by any union, while the PTL inspectors were l represented by the IUOE. ;
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In essence, the IUOE was protesting the fact that UE&C had decided to per- l form the inspection work with its current employees rather than committing to hire some or all of the PTL inspectors and that UE&C had failed to l recognize the IUOE as their bargaining representative. !
l As additional background information, on May 12, 1978, Local 4 of the IUOE l was certified by the NLRB as the representative of all inspectors and tech-nicians employed by PTL at Seabrook Station (NLRB Case No. 1-RC-155120).
At the time, a project labor agreement entitled the "Seabrook Station Stabilization Agreement" was in effect and covered the majority of employees at the project. However, inspectors were excluded from coverage under that labor agreement, and although the PTL inspectors became unionized, the other QA/QC personnel on the project remained non-union.
Following the NLRB certification, PTL and Local 4 entered into a separate labor agreement covering PTL's inspectors. Certain of the provisions of l 1
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NHY Response To Question 3: (Continued) the Seabrook Stabilization Agreement were incorporated into that agreement by reference. The most recent PTL/ Local 4 agreement was effective from May 12, 1983 through May 11, 1985.
On May 2, 1984, the Nuclear Power Construction Stabilization Agreement (NPCSA) was made applicable to Seabrook Station.
Following the implementation of the NPCSA at the project, PTL and Local 4 agreed that PTL's inspectors would be covered by the NPCSA, which is con-sistent with the second paragraph of Section 1 of Article VI of that Agreement.
UE&C's position, in the arbitration, was that although PTL's inspectors were and had been covered under the NPCSA (because recognition had been a
granted by PTL), UE&C's quality control engineers are not so covered.
UE&C felt that it had the complete right to utilize the services of its own quality control engineers in performing testing work which had been assigned to it by NHY. UE6C stated that they were under no requirement to hire any other employees to perform this work.
Arbitrator Ruling The arbitrator ruled that UE&C was required to apply the terms of the NPCSA l to its employees who commenced performing the testing work taken over from j PTL on March 31, 1986.
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pensation to any former PTL employees and that UE&C had no obligation to i apply the terms of the NPCSA to any of its other QA/QC personnel.
1 For remedy, it was found that the IUOE was entitled to whatever reimburse-ment it would normally be entitled to as the recognized representative of the employees performing work in the classification on and after March 31, l 1 :
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NHY Response To Question 3: (Continued) 1986. Such remedy for the IU0E included the applicable dues and initiation fees which would have been collected by Local 4 had NPCSA been applied.
The UE&C employees assigned were considered as represented by TUOE under the Stabilization Agreement.
In summary to the preceding response, however, it should be emphasized that regardless how complex the conservative decision and consolidation actions became, there alvays remained a rigorous implementation of the controlled and approved QA programs and procedures by qualified and cer-l tified QC personnel.
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problems that have been encountered in attempting to enforce project rules j on drug and alcohol use at Seabrook Station and the subsequent actions taken.
l With direct regard to the Reference (I) enclosure request to "discuss spe-cific problems that have been encountered in attempting to enforce project l rules on drug and alcohol use at Seabrook Station and the subsequent l
actions taken," NHY believes that its programs have been extraordinarily successful in obtaining the participation and cooperation of the site work-force and the acceptance of the various program elements through negotiations !
with the bargaining representatives of the trade unions. There have been a l small number of either legal issues or administrative grievance proceedings l that have in no way caused either NHY or Trade Union Executive Management !
to waiver in their strong commitments to ban drugs and alcohol from the site, up to and including the detection and prevention of any influences )
from off-site casual use of such substance.
The few such prosecutorial and administrative grievance issues that have occurred are summarized as follows:
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- potential violations of a constitutional rights which, it was suggested, would result in the suppres- l sion of evidence; certain evidentiary challenges concerning the chain of
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of the security gur.eds. '
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!, discretion, determined that criminal actions would not be instituted. It i j is clear -- but perhaps bears restating -- that the decision whether or not
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I the searches were voluntary, any constitutional questions raised by Chief Crossland were not a car to prosecution. NHY, of course, could not respond for the police department which was charged with and exercises independent jurisdication for law enforcement. However, our counsel informed us that consent to a search is not necessarily dispositive of the constitutional
] issues and that the facts and circumstances of the consent determine j whether constitutional standards are met. NHY assumes that such legal i
issues were considered by the police and prosecuting authorities and may have been the basis, in part, for their decision not to prosecute.
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drugs and alcohol on site and the actions taken by Seabrook Station to
- implement these project rules, the following three litigative matters are to be noted
On September 27, 1983, a worker who was a non-manual document control clerk with a subcontractor, Fischbach Boulos & Manzi refused to cooperate in a search to be conducted by security officers of a bus entering the site.
1 Because that refusal constituted a violation of the project rule regarding random searches of vehicles coming on site, UE&C directed that that worker, Mr. Boyd, be discharged. Mr. Boyd, thereafter; filed a wrongful termination lawsuit alleging that it was a violation of his constitutional rights to be subjected to any search upon his entering Seabrook Station. In this liti-gation, the worker contended that the project rules for search and inspec-tion of vehicles and persons entering and departing Seabrook Station were unconstitutional. A defense was interposed demonstrating the legality and propriety of the applicable project rules. The trial judge was persuaded to dismiss the action, finding that termination of this at-will employee of the subcontractor Fischbach Boulos & Manzi was justified because of the worker's refusal to adhere to the project rules.
Anott.er litigative case in which a worker challenged project rules for site security -- in particular with respect to the rules banning drugs from site
-- occurred in early June 1983. At that time, a worker was discharged for 1
alleged possession of marijuana. The worker appealed the termination i l through the union grievance process. The arbitrator ruled that the worker was to be re-instated, apparently based on the arbitrator's view that there was not sufficient evidence to prove guilt. At this point, Seabrook Station notified the NRC and requested that the NRC take action to support project I management's appeal from the arbitrator's ruling on re-instatement. After reviewing the request filed with the NRC in respect to such arbitration appeal, Region I determined that NRC involvement concerning the arbitrator's actions was not warranted.
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NHY Response To Question 3: (Continued) l In approximately June of 1986, an additional litigative challenge to the NHY rules was raised. This occurred in connection with implementation of a full security lockdown at Seabrook Station for workers who may have access to secure areas on site. In accordance with a Security Plan promulgated by NHY and approved by NRC requiring investigative reports on persons having such access to sensitive areas of the power plant, NHY notified workers that they would be subject to background investigative checks.
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l Seven union employees of UE&C the; eaf ter brought a lawsuit in the Rockingham Superior Court to enjoin enforcement of the background security check and the use of the waiver / release forms which would authorize the collection of personal information. The theory of the workers' litigation was that pro-viding such information and executing the waiver release form violated constitutional law and certain New Hampshire statutes.
In order to ensure enforcement of the security plan, PSNH (with UE&C and Standard Service Bureau) defended the lawsuit and filed responsive pleadings informing the court that Seabrook Station was a signatory to the Nuclear Power Construction Stabilization Agreement, that security procedures required such background information and that objections to procedures should be subject to grievance arbitration, not court review, notwithstand-ing that the lawsuit had been brought in the Superior Court. When the PSNH motion to dismiss the lawsuit on these grounds was denied, NHY took an interlocutory appeal to the State of New Hampshire Supreme Court, which interlocutory appeal was denied. The caJe remains pending in the Supreme Court, but all proceedings have been stayed pursuant to the PSNH bankruptcy proceedings.
Each of the above described actions reflects the vicorous efforts which have been undertaken in defense of any litigative chal;enge to the strict security procedures and project rules that are designed to deter and detect the presence of drugs or alcohol on site.
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What objective evidence is available to provide assurance of site concrete quality, given the allegations raised in regard to suspected drug usage at the PTL laboratory? Explain in detail the scope of PTL activities at Seabrook and to what extent the PTL testing functions with regard to constructivn quality were checked or duplicated by other independent means or personnel.
NHY Response To Question 4:
During the period that PTL was on site from mid 1976 through March 28, 1986, quality assurance program audits of PTL activities were conducted annually by UE&C home office audit personnel, YAEC corporate office audit personnel and audit personnel frem PTL's corporate office in Pittsburgh, PA. The ;
j UE&C site quality assurance group aad the YAEC site quality assurance group conducted scheduled and unannounced surveillances on a routine basis of PTL's activities in the laboratory, at the concrete batch plant and at the actual construction work areas. Additionally, PTL's laboratory and field testing was observed by Perini quality control personnel as well as UE&C and Perini field engineering and supervisory personnel. Considering all of l the PTL laboratory and field testing responsibilities, (e.g. soils testing, concrete material testing, concrete and grout compression testing, cadweld tensile testing) no problems were identified that invalidated the results of tests performed by PTL.
In addition, from 1976 through 1984, the NRC performed thirty-five (35) inspection / investigations in the area of containment concrete alone, to
- verify conformance to specifications, codes and standards. Observation of on-going work was an integral part of these inspections. Also, the NRC directly monitored and witnessed many of the safety-related concrete place-ments including field sampling and testing of concrete.
PTL's testing activities were a support function for Perini Power Constructors (PPC), the prime civil / structural contractor, and other site contractors as directed by UE6C, the Construction Managers. Perini and
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UE&C reviewed all test results reported by PTL. The nature of the tests in the trea af concrete were such that no single test, by itself, deter-mined the acceptability of the product. Instead, one test complemented others. Therefore, significant discrepancies would become apparent in more than one of the tests.
As an example, there were several checks of concrete quality. The consti-tuants of concrete (water, cement, aggregate, admixtures, etc.) were sampled and tested at specified intervals as required by codes, standards, and specifications.
i At the concrete batch plant, a quality control inspector would routinely perform tests on the fine and coarse aggregates and verify that the proper adjustments were made to the concrete mix designs and that the proper amount of each constituent was used during the batching operations.
At the concrete placement location, concrete temperature, air content, and l slump tests would be performed for every 50 cubic yards of concrete placed.
In addition, a minimum of one set of six (6) cylinders for compression testing were taken for every 100 cubic yards per class of concrete placed daily. Each concrete cylinder was uniquely identified so ttiat it was correlated to a specific concrete mix and placement area.
After achieving their initial set, the concrete cylinders were transported to the laboratory curing room where they were maintained in a moist con-dicion until compression tested at 7, 28, and 90 day intervals.
I The compressive strengths of the concrete cylinders provided a direct indication of the quality of the concrete and assured that the specified l properties were achieved. An analysis of the cylinder test results indi-cated that the average, actual compressive strength (fe') for the 4000 PSI designed mixes were in excess of 5000 PSI. The cylinder compression test results for containment concrete indicated compression strengths within the range of 4400 PSI and 6000 PSI at 28 days.
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In addition, the NRC also independently performed nondestructive tests (impact hammer and windsor probe) of concrete in safety-related structures.
These tests indicate an average concrete compessive strength value of approximately 7200 PSI. This was reported in NRC IR 55-443/84-12.
Another example of a multiple and complementary series of testing would be the tensile testing of cadweld splices which were used to mechanic d'./ join reinforcing steel. Each completed cadweld splice was visually inspected for void acceptability, bar centering and other specification criter'a i by Perini and UE6C quality control personnel.
Samples of completed cadweld splices for each cadweld operation -- for each different bar size -- for each of three different cplice positions (horizontal, vertical and diagonal) were removed from the field and transported to the PTL laboratory for destructive tensile testing.
i l Based on an evaluation of the results of cadweld tensile tests, it was established that the tensile capacity of the cadweld splices were con-sistently greater than the specified minimum tensile capacity of the ASTM A615, grade 60 reinforcing bars.
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All tensile tests were performed by certified laboratory personnel and all j test reports were reviewed and evaluated by PTL supervisory personnel and Perini quality control personnel.
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activities, following containment structure completion the everall struc-tural capacity and the safety capabilities of the containment structure l
were pressure tested by subjecting the structure to increments of internal I pressure up to 115% of the design pressure or 60.2 PSIG. The reaction of the structure was monitored ty instrumentation and the data recorded in addition to visual inspections. All the test results were evaluated and l
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NHY Response To Question 4: (Continued) compared with the engineering predicted reactions. The results were con-sistent indicating the structure had no unusual voids or imperfections, or any other unanticipated behavior.
Based on the evaluation of the test data and a :omparison of the test data l with the predicted / acceptable data, it was determined that the test results correlated satisfactorily with the theoretically predicted response and the Seabrook concrete containment structure had responded satisfactorily to the test pressure loads. Therefore, the containment structure satisfied the
- structural acceptance criteria of ASME B4PV Code,Section III, Division 2.
As other safety related structures, systems and components were completed, the Startup Test Department performed various pre-operational tests. These tests confirmed the adequacy of design and quality of construction through an entirely independent methodology and substantiated that the multi-layered system of inspections, surveillancas, audits, reviews and re-reviews --
which included the ttst results obtained, the test results reported and the adequacy and accuracy of the test reports -- were cumulatively conservative, acceptable and in accordance with design and regulatory requirements. For the containment structure example used, the verification of results of this structure performance test were not dependent on the physical or mental condition of any person involved in any aspect of a concrete placement or rebar cadweld splice in that structure.
In addition to the above quality assurance programs and structural integrity testing activities, the ASME Section III, Division 2 Code required the Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI) to participate in certain containment construction activities such as:
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Inspections of materials.
- Witnessing / verifying in process examinations and tests.
Certification of the ASME Code Data Report for the containment structure.
j In addition to the UE&C and YAEC audits and surveillances of PTL testing activities, the NRC also documented their compliance inspections of PTL ;
activities.
The NRC's civil / structural inspections are summarized in NRC Inspection Report 86-52. They are too numerous to identify in this response, but for ease of reference are listed in Table 4 of NRC Inspection Report 86-52.
These inspections dated from July 1976 when the QA plan for construction was reviewed, to Report 86-52 dated November 1986. The report also addresses allegations made through the Employee's Legal Project.
Finally, in addition to the inspections, surveillances and audits performed by YAEC, UE&C, Perini, the ANI and the NRC, PTL successfully passed a com-prehensive inspection by the nationally recognized Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL). The inspection by CCRL consisted of an exam-j ination of the laboratory testing apparatus and the laboratory testing I procedures used to measure the properties of plastic and hardened concrete and the constituents of concrete.
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On November 24, 1986, in response to a series of questions from Congtessaan Markey, the NRC reported that it had been apprised by PSNH and others of nine cases of drug or alcohol related allegations at Seabrook.
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- a. Was PSNH aware of the details of the November 24, 1986 NRC response? l If so, when did PSNH become aware? If PSNH was aware, what actions !
were taken to inform NRC that many other specific cases of drug / alcohol J abuse at Seabrook had been investigated by PSNH7 1
- b. Describe the offorts that were undertaken to assure NRC was provided
} complete and accurate information regarding drug / alcohol abuse at Seabrook. Include in th8.s answer, a chronology of the relevant notifications / communications made and indicate to whom the notifications / communications were provided.
I NHY Response to Question Sa:
NHY obtained a copy, without attachments, of the NRC November 24, 1986 I response to Congressman Markey through the NHY Bethesda 1.icensing Office on the day that the response was issued. NHY considered the NRC response 1 ,
to be a complete and accurate summarisation of those instances where the l
NRC had undertaken special actions in responding to alleged drug and alco- '
hol problems as identified to the NRC by others during the construction of Seabrook Station. NHY did not look upon the November 24, 1986 NRC response as an attempt at summarising all NRC knowledge and awareness of routine and on-going NHY programmatic activities. Beyond the nine cases summarized in -
the NRC response, NHY believed tnat NRC Region I had a thorough and compre- i hensive understanding of the NHY drug and alcohol detection and prevention I programs, as they had evolved over time, and of any specific incidents to the full and appropriate degree regarding NHY program findings, investiga- i tions and final determinations.
With regard to the full scope and extent of the NHY program:natic activi-ties, a quantification of the collective NHY drug and alcohol detection and prevention program findings, and actions taken had been sum:narized to the NRC in at least two ways near the same time frame of the November 24, 1986 j NRC response. As referred to in Case No. 9 of the NRC response, a special l
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NHY Response ;o Question Sa: (Continued) inspection team, under the direction of Mr. Jacque P. Durr of Region I, had been on site turing November 3 - 14 and 19 - 21, 1986 investigating general allegations of drug and alcohol use by Seabrook workers which had been brought to the attention of the NRC by an organisation called the Employee's Legal Project of Amesbury, Massachusetts. While the special inspection team report (Special Inspection Repori; No. 50-443/86-52) had not been issued as of November 24, 1986, the inspection team had been provided with a full scope understanding and awareness of pertinent NMY program activities by that point in time. In addition, the team had extensively interviewed Seabrook managers, reviewed records related to specific drug and alcohol related incidents / personnel actions / complaints and had inspected plant areas to verify the drug / alcohol program commitments had been met.
As another means of keeping the NRC informed, NHY routinely provided the NRC with copies of relevant NHY responses issued to Congressman Markey and Congressman Sharp. Those NHY responses, provided to the NRC through the Senior Resident Inspector, extensively documented the full extent and scope of all NHY drug and alcohol related detection and prevention program find-ings and actions taken. As of November 24, 1986, such principal NHY responses included Attachment (1); a 29 page NhY letter to Congreseman Markey dated November 14, 1986. That NHY response provided program level summary information as well as comprehensive statistical evidence through which NHY sought to convey the overall extent of the collective drug and alcohol program actions and effectiveness based on Employee Allegations Resolution (EAR) Program investigations, site workforce terminations and an associated medical records review.
Ultimately, NHY has made available over 2000 pages of information to the Congressmen and to the NRC ( Attachments 1 thru 7). That documentation ranges from high-level programmatic descriptions to copies of all available drug or alcohol related incident reports issued during the period of time from July 1976 to October 1987.
C.) NHY RESPONSES TO REFERENCE (I) ENCLOSURE QUESTIONS (Continued)
NHY Response to Question 5b:
l As described in the attachment to the Novumber 24, 1986 NRC response to Congressman Markey, nine cases of reported drug / alcohol abuse were of fi-cially reported to the NRC during the 1980 to 1986 timeframe. Investigations by both NHY and the NRC concluded that there were no programmatic or specific i problems with material construction activity associated with these cases.
Additionally, the NRC concluded in response number 6 in their November 24, 1986 letter that no Seabrook employee has ever been suspected of causing or contributing to a problem of significance or potential significance to plant safety due to drug or alcohol impairment.
During the construction phase and continuing on into the present, the NRC's Senior Resident Inspector has been kept informed of relevant information pertaining to any drug or' alcohol related allegations in any way associated with plant quality or safety. During the construction phase, the contacts with the NRC's Senior Resident Inspector were generally through the NHY construction QA Manager and were informal unless the' initial notification came from the NRC allegations office. After January of 1985, when the Employees Allegation Resolution (EAR) Program was established, the Senior Resident Inspector has been routinely kept informed of any allegations, actions proposed to be taken, and the results of any subsequent investiga-
- tions or evaluations through EAR Program management individuals. With the establishment of the EAR Program, NHY quality assurance individuals have continued to be involved in the investigations, evaluations and responses j to reported allegations to the full degree appropriate. !
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access to personnel. In fact, the Construction QA Manager's and the NRC Resident Inspector's offices were located in close proximity to one another in order to facilitate the communications necessary to ensure that quality related issues were quickly and accurately communicated between the respec- l tive organisations, j l
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NHY Response to Question 5b: (Continued)
Beyond the above generic and on going interface descriptions, which do not lend themselves to chronological description, NHY concurs with the NRC's )
i November 24, 1986 response and finds that it correctly represents situations where PSNH had advised the NRC of potential drug or alcohol use problems 7,t Seabrook. Specifically, the NRC response included four such cases: ' '
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Who Communicated To NRC: Mr. J. Singleton, Yankes Atomic Electric Company (YAEC)
How Communicated To NRC: On December 7, 1982, Mr,.' Singleton gave a copy of the le er containing the allegations to Mr.
A. Cerne, ~RC Senior'desident Inspector.
Meetings Held: Mr. Cerne, NRC Senior Resident Inspector, met on several occasions with Mr. T. Sherry, YAEC, to discuss the status of th4 licensee's investigation.
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Meetings Held: Mr. R. Matakas, NRC Investigator, met with Mr. , ,;
McDonalu and Mr. J. Corcoran on May 23, 1983. ]
A follow-up telephone conference call between NRC Region I and Messrs. Mcdonald and Sherry I occurred on May 24, 1983.
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Who Communicated To NRC: Mr. S. Sadosky, Employee Allegation Resolution (EAR) Program Manager 7 How Cceaunicated To NRC: Mr. Sados).'y informed Mr. Cerne during a visit to the Residerrt Office on February 8,1985.
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D.) NHY COMMENTS ON CONGRESSMAN MARKEY'S SIX RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation 1:
An independent audit of both alcohol and drug use and safety-related issues at Seabrook should be conducted before the plant is licensed for operation. l l
NHY Comments Regarding Recommmendation 1: !
This recommendation calls for the mandate of an "independent audit including )
a full review of the safety of the plant". NHY welcomes and has always been open to reviews or audits by the regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. l However, NHY strongly believes that another review of the safety of the {
plant wuld be duplicative and redundant to those already conducted and that another audit would accrue no further benefits to the health, welfare, )
or safety of the public. This NHY comment is based on the following facts:
- 1. The Seabrook project has been subjected to numerous, independent and indepth assessments by technical expert-type consulting firms with a !
l proven background in providing assessments on the construction of nuclear facilities, Each of these firms has indicated that Seabrook Station has been designed, constructed, and tested in a safe, reliable manner meeting all of the latest industry codes, standards, and NRC regulatory requirements. Four of the more comprehensive of these i l
independent assessaents have been reported in reports entitled: l
- Evaluation Of Cost, Schedule, Quality, Engineering And Safety Aspects Of The Seabrook NuclearGenerating Station By: The Nielsen-Wurster Group, Inc., May 13, 1984 l For The New England Conference of Governors, Inc.
- Seabrook Project Management Prudence Audit By: Pickard, Lowe, and Garrick, Inc., July 1986 l
l Study Of The Seabrook Project By: Challenge Consultants, Inc., November 1986 l
D.) NHY COMMENTS ON CONGRESSMAN MARKEY'S SIX RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
NHY Comments Regarding Recommmendation 1: (Continued)
- Review Of The Reasonableness Of The Cost And Management Of The Seabrook Station By: Touche Ross and the Nielsen-Wurster Group, Inc., July 1987 For The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
- 2. In addition to the independent project assessments described above, project per formance , including quality programs, has been continuously assessed and monitored by the NRC. This has been accomplished through-1 out the construction and licensing processes and through routine and i special site inspections conducted by NRC personnel both by onsite l l
resident inspectors and by NRC regional, technical specialists and 1 expert consultants. There have been in excess of 26,000 manhours of actual inspections conducted by the NRC at Seabrook Station up to March of 1988. This equates to more than twelve and one half man years of NRC inepection efforts in the reviewing of Seabrook construction and operational readiness inspection activities.
The NRC's Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) reviews have continuously graded Seabrook Station's construction and quality assurance activities as good to excellent.
- 3. Seabrook Station is currently and routinely being assessed by external, independent organizations and internal, independent Seabrook Station ;
organizations.
External organizations include:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Institute For Nuclear Power Operations Joint Utilities Management Audits Authorized Nuclear Inservice Inspection Agency American Society of Mechanical Engineers
i D.) NHY COMMENTS ON CONGRESSMAN MARKEY'S SIX RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
NHY Comments Regarding Recommmendation 1: (Continued)
Internal organizations include:
Nuclear Quality Group Independent Review Team Independent Safety Engineering Group Station Operation Review Committee Nuclear Safety and Audit Review Committee Employee Allegations Resolution Group
- 4. As part of the Seabrook Station multi-layered quality assurance program, the quality of the design, construction, and testing program at Seabrook Station has previously undergone numerous programmatic, independent, third party inspections, surveillances, and audits and has repeatedly been found to be excellent.
- 5. The startup testing program has shown that the design and construction of Seabrook Station is of high quality and that it continues to exhibit a high degree of reliability and conformance to design criteria.
A similar type of independent review of plant safety was proposed to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in House Bill 1127-FN. This House Bill was soundly defeated by a three-to-one margin in February of 1988.
The defeat of this House Bill, by the full New Hampshire House of Repre-sentatives supported NHY's position that another independent assessment of the Seabrook project was unwarranted, unnecessary, and would only have served to impose additional financial burden on the ratepayers without further benefits. Refer to the attached NHY testimony (Attachment 8) in the form that it was presented to the Science, Technology and Energy Committee - New Hampshire House of Representatives concerning House Bill 1127-FN. This testimony provides further detailed descriptions of the project assessments and the quality programs in place at Seabrook.
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Recommendation 2:
1 Possible violations of law should be investigated by appropriate authorities.
NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 2:
Congressman Markey's recommendution infers that he suspects there were certain improprieties in the handling and disposition of controlled sub-stances and suspect material by security personnel and management who were enforcing the controlled substance detection and prevention program at Seabrook Station. There is not set forth, however, in Congressman Markey's report any substantiation for or any specific instances to support this inference.
Rather, the recommendation refers to the fact that NHY had not retained and/or could not produce, Evidence Transmittal Forms for the period prior to November 1982 and for the period from April 1984 to November 1985.
Apparently because the Evidence Transmittal Forms for these periods were not available for production, the report suggests that there is a basis to call for an investigation by state and federal authorities. As background information, it is noted that Evidence Transmittal Forms were NHY generated i l
record forms, developed by NHY, to document the disposition of controlled I substances. For example, during the period of time that they were in use the forms were used to record the transmittal of confiscated substances to the Seabrook Police Department. It should further be noted that the Evi-dence Transmittal Form was, in essence, a self-elected NHY document not required by law or regulation. As such, the NHY procedures relating to and the contents and nomenclature of the custody control / disposition form itself, i
changed over time. Prior to 1983, a log of the custody control transfer '
activities was maintained, from May of 1983 to August of 1986 the Evidence Transmittal Form was used and from that time forward a form entitled "Custody
- Control Document" has been used. All of the Evidence Transmittal Forms that had been retained by NHY and were available, were in fact, produced to Congressman Markey. The fact, however, that every evidence disposition form, regardless of content or nomenclature, had not been retained so that
D.) NHY COMMENTS ON CONGRESSMAN MARKEY'S SIX RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 2: (Continued) a set of all of the forms was not totally available for all the periods described is not a ground to support a recommendation for state and federal investigation.
First, it is to be noted that the evidence disposition forms, in use for the period pre-November 1982, were among the record set that was inadver-tantly discarded in the security department relocation described below.
That such forms were not retained because of inadvertance in those cir-cumstances does not support the unsubstantiated inference upon which Congressman Markey bases this recommendation because there is no indication -
that the decision and subsequent actions leading to the discarding of those records warrant such investigative action. Furthermore, as detailed below, it should be noted that neither in the periods in question, nor now, do regulatory requirements exist that require such Evidence Transmittal Forms to be generated or to be retained by NHY. However, it was and is the view of NHY that the inadvertant discarding of the Evidence Transmittal Forms and the fact that such forms were not located for the April 1984 to November 1985 period did not reflect the internal standards that NHY would seek to maintain with respect to its recordkeeping procedures, even if not required by regulation. Thus, revisions have been implemented to the recordkeeping l procedures -- including for the equivalent of Evidence Transmittal Forms --
l to ensure the archival and future recoverability of such documents. l Beyond the fact that the matter of the discarding of the Evidence Transmittal Forms was fully explained to the Congressman (Attachment 1) and that there were available and were produced such forms for other periods requested, a further reason why this recommendation is without merit is that a review of all related records concerning the dispositioa of controlled substances did ,
reveal evidence that would substantiate the allegation of impropriety 1
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i suggested by Congressman Markey. Rather, both the available records and the description of the procedures followed by the security department in coopera-tion with the Seabrook Police Department -- including the information provided by security personnel with respect to the ordinary course of disposition pro-cedures then in place -- reflect that such materials were disposed of properly.
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 2: (Continued)
With specific regard to the absence of evidence transmittal forms for the time period prior to November 1982, the NHY letter to Congressman Markey dated December 16, 1986 (Attachment 4) provided a detailed explanation of the NHY Security Management decision and subsequent actions taken in justi-fying the absence of archived documentation. Repeated in total from that letter, the NHY response to the Congressman's req.est reads as follows:
"4(c). You have requested additional information concerning the non-retention of the pre-1984 incident reports and the pre-November 1982 evidence transmittals. Because there is no federal regulatory require-ment governing the retention of storage of records such as incident reports, these documents were not classified for retention under the New Hampshire Yankee Nuclear Production Records Management Program (NPRM) and were not forwarded to the Seabrook Yankee Document Control Center (SBYDCC) for microfilming, indexing, storage and disposition. Rather, given their non-classified status, the historical record set of security reports was stored in a temporary office trailer assigned to the NHY security department. During the week of October 20, 1985, the security department was in the process of moving materials, including equipment and uniforms, from a double-wide trailer previously used as a security department office to a single-wide trailer which was one-third as large.
In the course of this move, while viewing the materials to be trans-ferred from the double-wide trailer, S. Joseph Ellis, the NHY security department supervisor, determined that the single-wide trailer would not be sufficiently large to contain all of the materials previously held in the double-wide trailer. This included five file cabinets. Mr. Ellis undertook a preliminary review of the documents in the file cabinets, and concluded that the cabinets contained duty logs, visitor's logs, gate logs, site checkpoint sign-in logs, and related correrpondence regarding checkpoint sites. Mr. Ellis does not have a specific memory of viewing either incident reports or evidence transmittals in the file cabinets.
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 2: (Continued) required to be retained under governing recordkeeping rules and Jegula-tions, therefore, because there was no room in the new security trailer, Mr. Ellis verbally directed that the documents be discarded at that time. This was done by workers assisting in the moving process.
There is a three page document which appears to list certain records previously stored in the security trailer. However, in view of the fact that the underlying records are not available, the accuracy of the listing cannot be confirmed with any degree of certainty. In any event, we are providing a copy of that document here ith. We also note that, in isolated instances, pre-1984 copies of incident reports, from time to time, may have been included in other files, including personnel files.
Where discovered, such reports have been and will be forwarded to you.
During the course of our continuing search, a number of additional inci-dent reports have been found, for example, attached to documents in per-sonnel files and other files. These are currently being produced.
(Doc. Nos. 1355 - 1490)."
i In his comments succeeding Recommendation 2, Congressman Markey levels a number of highly serious but unspecified and unsubstantiated charges. One charge is specified, however -- that of concealing major cocaine finds --
and is responded to as follows:
The Congressman's report - again and again referring only to the Peter F. MacKinnon allegations -- refers to two cocaine finds, and states that records of these two incidents were ' withheld". That is an absolute falsehood. The facts are that the reports of both of these incidents were produced to Congressman Markey and were, in fact, a matter of public record (Seabrook Police Department) within two and one-half (2V2) working hours of their occurrences. Indeed, the first cocaine-related incident report referred to was produced to Congressman Markey in the original NHY record production. There was no withholding of any document, and j l
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 2: (Continued) this particular incident report of the discovery of cocaine on June 12, 1986 was turned over, along with every other available records, in the preliminary stages of the Congressman's investigation in 1986. The Investigatory Staff (hereinafter the Staff) Report inaccurately states the contrary.
Further, with respect to the second incident report, the Staff mislead-ingly and deliberately omits to say that the second incident report, which concerns a cocaine find on June 9, 1986, was not then produced with the other records only because the record had not been recalled or found by NHY during the time frame that the Markey investigation was ,
open, even though it had been promptly and fully reported and documented to the Seabrook Police Department within two and one-half (2L@) working hours of the substance discovery on the site. The incident report was not withheld. Rather, the simple point is that the second incident report had been misfiled and had not been discovered before the conclu-sion of the Markey investigation in January of 1987. Certainly, the fact that NHY voluntarily produced the first cocaine incident report, which it had found, goes far to demonstrate the entire fallacy of this l Insinuation regarding the withholding to two sets of records.
In any event, notwithstanding that the investigation was declared cor.cluded in January 1987, and although NHY had been advised that the Subcommittee under which the original investigations had been conducted '
was disbanded, NHY nevertheless voluntarily produced to the newly comprised Subcommittee an undated record set that included the second cocaine related incident report which had been subsequently found in the continuing search for records.
These facts were fully explained in the NHY letters to the Congress, j copies of which were delivered to Congressman Markey's Washington of fice and for which NHY has documented proof of receipt. The letter, in detail, describes the second cocaine incident and the circumstances
D.) NHY COMMENTS ON CONGRESSHAN MARKEY'S SIX RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 2: (Continued) regarding the fact that the record had not been found at the time of the prior production pursuant to the investigation. The staff report, of course, disingenuously omits references to these facts and instead quotes only from the MacKinnon Affidavit in a deliberately misleading fashion.
The staff report states that "A former security worker testified that the utility withheld evidence of these cocaine discoveries from January 1987 until July 1987." This statement is simply not true, and the staff was so advised and knew full well the statement was not true. Indeed, NHY explained in writing that subsequent to its document production in the original October 1986 - January 1987 proceedings, NHY was informed that the investigation was disbanded, and no report was issued. No additional requests for documents or information were directed to NHY.
However, NHY continued to conduct an internal review to devise ways to further strengthen its drug / alcohol programs and security procedures.
Indeed, because of difficulties encountered in document retrieval, which l became apparent in the course of the original search conducted to com- )
pile records, NHY determined that certain of its existing recordkeeping l 1
procedures -- although in full compliance with the prevailing NRC requ!re- I l
ments -- were not consonant with the high internal standards which NHY !
sought to meet. Therefore, the NHY staff sought ways to improve those procedures and to draft new rules which would more effectively coor-dinate the NHY security recordkeeping systems. In the course of its post-investigation review, the second incident report not previously discovered by NHY was found. This incident report concerned the disco-very on June 9, 1986, of a white substance, believed to contain cocaine, found near the exitway from the secure area on site. While, an incident report of a cocaine seizure some three days later on June 12, 1986 had been discovered and accordingly was included in the original document production, it appears that this earlier June 9, 1986 record, through inadvertent misfiling, was not in the record system then in effect.
Therefore, the record was not retrievable for inclusion in the original
D.) NHY C0KMENTS ON CONGRESSMAN MARKEY'S SIX RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 2: (Continued) production of records. It was, however, later included in the updated record set and was clearly pdinted out in the cover letter to that submittal (Attachment 5). Furthermore, NHY notes that the cocaine substances were both, in fact, transmitted to the Seabrook Police Department for custody within two and one-half (21/2) working hours of their discoveries. Further, NHY provided copies of the petition filed with the Court for destruction of the two substances and the state police laboratory analysim request. Finally, the staff report omits that the second June 12, 1986 record may already have been available to Mr. Markey's staf f, since NHY was informed that the Seabrook Police Department had produced its corresponding copies of documents relating to evidence transmittals of contraband that had been discovered on site.
As this demonstrates, NHY clearly did not withhold the two cocaine inci-dent reports referred to from either Congress or from the local law enforcement agency of jurisdication.
In summary, NHY produced all available records in a timely fashion to the Congressman's staf f and provided a detailed explanation and justification for those records not required to be maintained and which therefore were discar ed. Above all else, however, NHY has never engaged in any cover-up, concealment or other obstructive activities including false statements simply because that is not the manner in which NHY does or has ever done business. With the exception of those instances where NHY has insisted upon honoring its obligations to protect individual worker's rights through the redaction of identifying details NHY has responded to all inquiries and the production of documents in its responses to these allegations.
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Recommendation 3:
Seabrook management and unions should work together with experts from successful drug and alcohol awareness programs to develop and implement a comprehensive program for dealing with problems related to drug and alcohol use in the workplace, with a goal of no drugs or alcohol at the site.
NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 3:
NHY already has in place and, as addressed more thoroughly in the commants which follow Recommendation 4, has had in place programs which strive to eliminate all drug and alcohol influence from the site including influences associated with off-site use. The programs have been and remain among the most stringent in the country and include such elements as clear, written policy and project rules, vehicle and container searches, employee assis-tance programs, a canine drug detection program, an employee allegation resolution program, chemical screening of personnel and the full support of top management.
With direct regard to Congressman Markey's comments regarding the provision of counseling and assistanea to employees suffering from problems related to drugs and alcohol, beginning in 1979, and before such programs had become widely recognized and utilized in industry, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) was made available to all Seabrook site personnel. Appecximately ten i
! site personnel served as program volunteers on a part time basis, with one UE&C employee providing full time program coordination. Each of these individuals was a volunteer, with a sincere desire to help others. An on-site trailer houseo the EAP office, which was served by a dedicated telephone extension. Two Safety Program extensions served as backup and the coordinator wore a beeper to ensure the availability of assistance around the clock during heavy construction period.
Although this was not a formal, documented program, it was widely "8' lb recognized and accepted among the site workforce and was endorsed by UE6C and PSNH management. A written procedure was developed to provide program
D.) NHY COMMENTS ON CONGRESSMAN MARKEY'S SIX RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 3: (Continued) structure, and posters were placed in construction work locations to educate readers on the purpose of the program and where to go for personal counsel-ing and assistance. Several hundred site supervisors were trained, and a Supervisor's Handbook on Substance Abuse was widely distributed. The EAP and related issues were frequently discussed with employees at their weekly "toolbox safety meetings" and feature articles were included in the PSNH, UE&C and Perini newsletters. Additionally, free information materials such as the booklet entitled "Drugs and You" were displayed in the time office, warehouse, construction administration building, and the containment building. Informal support group meetings were conducted in the mornings before work. The program was strengthened by a close verking arrangement with the Seaborne Hospital, which is a treatment facility for substance abuse. A critical factor to the success of this program was its overall acceptance and support by the various unions on site.
In May 1983, PSNH developed an EAP which encompassed all of their employees 1 1
including those at Seabrook Station. Mr. Joe O'Sullivan, the company's program administrator at that time, made weekly visits on site, was avail- i l
able by appointment, and provided assessment, referral, and counseling )
i services. Communication materials promoting this program included a brochure which was distributed at new hire orientation, and a program sum-mary in the company policy manual. Probably the most effective "advertising" for EAP's is through word of mouth; the utilization statistics for both the construction and PSNH programs supported the credibility and the workforce confidence in both the anonymity and multi-faceted assistance offered by these programs.
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Recognizing the need for a centralized program that is even more visible l and is directly responsive to the Fitness for Duty requirements adopted by the nuclear industry, NHY took action to consolidate the company and con-tractor EAP's under one on-site program in June 1987. NHY found that it could access multiple professional resources and enhance the quality and i
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 3: (Continued) :
i range of professional assistance by contracting with an independent organi-zation which specialized in EAP's. The components of the centralized and enhanced program include:
- 1. Providing coverage to all site employees (NHY and contractor) and their families in the areas of:
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2, Providing on-site assessmen and referral service a minimum of three (3) days per week. (Also iacludes ability to meet with employees :
outside of normal working hours.) Office space an/ schedules of ,
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 3: (Continued)
- 8. Meeting at least quarterly with the Employee Relations Manager to discuss the status and progress of the program and providing a quar-terly report on numbers of employees and/or families utilizing the EAP and the nature of the services provided.
During the independent contractor bid solicitation and selection process, potential EAP providers were apprised that NHY is fully committed to provid-ing a safe work environment that protects the health and safety of employees and the public, i.e., that the operation of a nuclear plant requires that the employees be fully fit for duty and must meet strict job performance standards. Much of the public and regulatory agency confidence in NHY's ability to fulfill its responsibilities depends on meeting such standards.
To this end, all NHY employees and contractors must rigorously comply with NHY's Fitness for Duty Policy. As part of this policy, personnel on site are required to satisfy a periodic chemical screening. As an additional component of the Fitness for Duty Policy, NHY will provide confidential assistance to employees in dealing with problems that may adversely af fect job performance. Participation in the EAP does not preclude disciplinary and/or administrative action as a result of violating the Fitness for Duty Policy. A copy of the Fitness for Duty Policy and copies of NHY's policies concerning the use of controlled drugs and the use of alcoholic beverages are attached (Attachment 9) and were included in the NHY requests for pro-posal. After interviewing six (6) firms, NHY selected Resource Management Consultants (RMC) of Salem, New Hampshire, to provide the EAP professional services. RMC is a private association of professionals who specialize in the management , training, development and support of organizational human resources.
An introductory brochure, was mailed to the homes of all site employees along with a cover letter from NHY's President, Edward A. Brown.
The fully implemented EAP is a site-wide program available to all NHY employees, contractors and their families. This point has been emphasized
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 3: (Continued) ,
verbally and in writing, communicated to all supervisors during EAP train-ing, printed in employee notices which were mailed to all Station employee's homes, as well as documented in the NHY Policy and Procedures Manual. The i program is continually publicized to employees through various mechanisms
- including pamphlets and letters mailed to homes, a write-up in employee handbooks, distribution of posters around the site (changed every eight '
weeks), and through employee / departmental meetings.
The RMC EAP representatives are New Hampshire Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors. The EAP representatives are located in the on-site Processing Center. Their on-site office location was chosen for its accessibility and for confidentiality purposes in that people coming and going are not quickly noticeable. They also have office capability at various locations throughout southern New Hampshire to facilitate seeing people off site when so requested. The EAP can be reached by calling a ;
local number or by dialing an on-site extension. This on-site extension I by passes the usual switchboard and connects directly to a telephone l answered by the EAP central offica staff in Salem, NH. This arrangement was developed to address confidentiality concerns and to ensure that every caller would get an answer regardless of whether the representatives were i on site. !
RMC has arranged for 24-hour emergency coverage sta2 fed by a crisis team of l professionals. Af ter hours when the RMC switchboard is closed, a recording gives a number to reach the emergency staff.
The EAP is provided as a benefit for all site employees and their family members, and therefore, involves no cost to the participants for consultation I
with the EAP. The EAP does not generally engage the employee in long-term counseling, but will recommend to the employee appropriate further action.
This includes referrals to previously screened and approved service agen-cies, which in the opinion of the EAP, are qualified to service the l
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 3: (Continued) employee's specific identified needs. Referral resources include a wide range of accredited hospitals, screened outpatient providers, and legal and financial resources which may be geographically appropriate.
Yearly training is provided to supervisors to assist them in identifying job performance problems that could be a result of alcohol and/or drug use.
Alcohol, drug, and psychological testing instruments used to further assess the extent of problems are CAGE, MAST, MICHIGAN, MORTIMER-FILKINS and MULTI-PRASIC.
i During 1988, NHY has continued to implement, assess and enhance its EAP; highlights of these accomplishments include:
t EAP representatives have provided briefings at individual department i staff meetings, covering roughly 80 percent of the integrated NHY organization.
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EAP representatives sit on the NHY Fitness for Duty Task Force, which meets approximately bi-monthly, to discuss associated industry activi- ;
ties and to recommend actions to NHY corporate management which will enhance NHY's program.
i Educational brochures on drug and alcohol abuse have been purchased
- and will be displayed across the site for easy access. During the month of May 1988 a follow-up letter from Edward A. Brown, along with a composite brochure on drug and alcohol information, will be sent to the homes of all site employees to re-emphasize NHY's commitment to the Fitness for Duty Policy and the important role that the EAP plays in the overall health care of our employees. j i
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 3: (Continued)
A Health Services Task Force is being organized, including safety, medical and employee assistance representatives, in an effort to achieve a more centralized and comprehensive approach to managing the health and well-being of our employees.
Recommendation 4:
The NRC should adopt Fitness for Duty regulations and expand them to include individuals involved in construction as well as operation.
NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 4:
'4hile NHY cannot speak for the rest of the nuclear industry, NHY can state, in no uncertain terms, that it has been and is committed to providing a safe work environment that protects the health and safety of employees and the public. The operation of any nuclear plant requires that its employees be fully fit for duty and that they meet strict job performance standards.
Public and regulatory agency confidence in the ability of any nuclear uti-lity to fulfill its responsibilities depends on meeting such standards.
Therefore, personnel performing functions related to the operation of Seabrook Station are expected to rigorously comply with the NHY Fitness for Duty Policy to ensure that they can safely and efficiently perform their assigned functions.
i In terms of background information, Seabrook Station's policies regarding 1 alcohol and drug use were not established because of any perceived exis- ;
tence of construction errors or deficiencies at Seabrook, but rather because management recognized, at the inception cf construction in July 1976, that drug and alcohol abuse were problems of national proportion and that the potential for those types of activities might exist within the Seabrook Station workforce. To that end, throughout the construction of the plant l
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 4: (Continued) at Seabrook, the project had in effect measures designed to prevent the intrusion of controlled substances onto the site and to detect any such presence on site. However, given the magnitude of a project such as Seabrook, where in excess of 35,000 workers of varying trades labored for over 12 years, and nothwithstanding vigorous efforts to bar these substan-ces, there were incidents involving alcohol and controlled substance such as marijuana. Redacted copies of all available incident reports have been provided in total to Congressman Markey in response to his requests for such information. 1 As isolated occurrences of such incidents became known, management inten-sified the measures to detect and prevent usage of drugs and alcohol in full concert with prevailing industry guidance. As noted elsewhere, these j measures were supplemented by a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program which ensured that the integrity of plant safety was maintained and that i any work by any employee involving plant safety was and will continue to be subject to multi-layered quality assurance programs and controls.
With regard to the chror. ology of the initiation of the major programmatic elements of the overall Seabrook Station anti-drug and alcohol program:
(a) Project Policy and Rule No. 7 was placed in effect coincident with the initiation of site work on or about July 14, 1976. That policy and rule states as follows:
- "Acts or conduct including but not limited to the following are prohibited and can result in discharge
Project Rule No. 7: Reporting to work under the influence of intoxicants or non-prescribed tranquilizers, controlled substances, dangerous drugs, pep pills; or the bringing on site, use, control or possession of any quantity of such on the site or site-related 1 areas."
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l (b) Vehicle / container searches - a review of security guard informal l instructions indicates that searches were being conducted as early as January 1977. However, a specific initiation date could not be determined. l l
l (c) An Employee's Assistance Program, primarily for construction workforce and subcontractors, but available for all site workforce, was initiated in 1979.
(d) A drug detection dog was first used in December 1981 and continued !
I throughout the construction period. In addition, a canine drug detec- l tion unit has been implemented as a part of the Operating phase Security Program now in existance.
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(e) An Employee Assistance Program for PSNH permanent staf f was initiated l in May 1983.
(f) An Employee Allegation Resolution Program (EAR) was formalized in January 1985. For reference, this program was fully described in I
NHY letters of November 14 and 21, 1986 to Congressman Markey.
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(g) A multi-faceted Fitness-For-Duty Program, which includes the NHY mandatory requirement of chemical screening of all personnel provided with unescorted access to the plant's protected area, was placed in effect on March 3, 1986.
l Of equal importance to the above programmatic elements, however, have been the on going initiatives taken by project management to proactively strengthen and add to the already r.omprehensive programs. Principal among those initiatives have been the on going and full support of top Project management; the progressive implementation of enhancements to written policy; the enhancements made in communication of NMY policy; the delivery 1
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 4: (Continued) of behavioral and fitness-for-duty observation training to managers and supervisors; the delivery of fitness-for-duty program implementation train-ing to the entire workforce; the securing of program support and cocmitment I
from the craft labor unions; the program application to all contractors; the actions taken in establishing an environment of full cooperation with the state and local law enforcement agencie having jurisdiction and finally; establishing an overall management, supervision and work environ-ment conducive to the recognition of drug and alcohol use symptoms, or any other unusual behavior, as well as providing an appropriate range of both voluntary and mandatory intervention programs that have been and will con-tinue to be implemented prior to a worker becoming so impaired that he or she would compromise safety-related work.
In summary, NHY strongly believes that its composite drug and alcohol use ;
detection and prevention programs have been effective and are among the best in any industry. In addition, where the programs have identified 1 incidents involving alcohol or controlled substances, strong management actions have been taken to not only deal with the individuals involved but also to assess and ensurw the effectiveness of NHY policies and procedures in preventing similar incidents in the future.
Most, if not all, "nuclear utilities" have reasonably rigorous fitness for
, duty programs which implement their own individual requirements. While i
there may be dif fering degreea of implementation requiremer.ts in this area, it is the opinion of NHY that the nuclear industry can work with the NRC to produce a fitness for duty program that can be applied for all nuclear uti-lities. It is known that INPO and NUMARC resources are currently working on this issue.
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Recommendation 5:
The NRC should audit other utilities to determine whether the kinds of alcohol and drug-related terminations which occurred at Seabrook also occurred at other plant sites.
NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 5:
It is quite evident that this particular recommendation was made without full cognizance of what NRC activities take place during construction and operation of a nuclear power facility. The NRC has, over the years, observed work habits on nuclear construction sites. These observations not only include worker performance, but worker capability to perform. In addition to observation of work activities, NRC inspectors interview craft workers during on-site inspections and observe their condition in addition to checking their knowledge of procedures and work activities. The NRC, ,
when it becomes aware of undesirable practices such as drug and alcohol abuse, notifies the industry via methods such as Information Notices. In 1982, the NRC issued IE Information Notice 82-05, "Increasing Frequency of Drug-Related Incidents". This notice was sent to all construction permit j holders and licensees, including Seabrook Station, and provided early noti-fication of an NRC concern about drug use. Also in 1982, the NRC published NUREG-0903, "Survey of Industry and Government Programs to Combat Drug and Alcohol Abuse". This documented the results of an NRC initiative to assess industry and government programs related to drug and alcohol abuse. It l l also discuises the NRC approach to the establishment of an NRC fitness for duty rule. NUREG/CR-3196, "Drug and Alcohol Abuse: The Bases for Employee Assistance Programs in the Nuclear Utility Industry", published in 1983 l further documents the NRC concerns relating to drug and alcohol abuse, and provides useful information for regulatory planning and rulemaking. Over the last several years, the NRC has promoted a vigorous, industry-wide, fitness-for-duty program which is being impleme.nted by the nuclear utili-ties. INPO and NUMARC are working with the NRC staff regarding this issue.
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With regard to Seabrook specifically, the NRC interviewed craft and Q/C inspectors in the field environment extensively during plant construction.
These interviews were conducted on all shifts at various times to assure a cross section of workers were represented. The interviews provided an i opportunity for NRC inspectors to observe work behavior first hand and iden- ,
tify any aberrant actions such as that induced by alcohol or drug abuse.
The NRC also conducted inspections which were unannounced and performed in a random manner throughout the plant which further assured the probability of detecting unauthorized subs aace abuse.
1 One of the 'ents of the Seabrook Quality Assurance Program was the pro-cess for reporting and correcting nonconforming items. This process was utilized to report and correct any errors or defects including those that I might have resulted due to the influence of drugs or alcohol. Unacceptable ,
work was processed in accordance with the Seabrook multi-layered quality assurance program previously described.
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The NRC periodically reviewed Seabrook Station activities regarding the drug and alcohol programs. Special inspections for this purpose were con-1 ducted in 1980 (NRC Inspection Report No. 80-01) and 1986 (NRC Inspection Report No. 86-52). All records dealing with re-training, terminations, investigations, arrests, etc., were made available for NRC review. Results of these inspections indicated that the drug and alcohol policy for Seabrook Station was working very well.
j There is no evidence to suggest that the NRC, through its drug and alcohol
, investigations at Seabrook Station, was not cognizant of how the Fitness For Duty Program was being implemented or its results. NRC records in the l
public domain indicate that they devote a considerable amount of time to l
l drug and alcohol investigations at all nuclear facilities throughout the country. It is quite evident that the nuclear utility industry is working on the implementation of individual and comprehensive Fitness For Duty programs. The NRC is performing its regulatory function by inspecting and 1
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NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 5: (Continued) auditing the existing utility drug and alcohol programs under existing NRC guidelines, and we would not receommend further efforts to change the system. ,
i Recommendation 6:
Appropriate rate setting authorities should undertake prudence reviews.
t NHY Comments Regarding Recommendation 6:
This recommendation appears to be totally resolved in that the Seabrook project has been and continues to be subject to prudence-type investigations .
L by multiple jurisdictions including the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, the Vermont Department of Public Service, the Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
l A summary of the prudence reviews follows: f NEW RAMPSHIRE 1
The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) has initiated a prudence investigation to establish the level of expenditures on the Seabrook project by PSNH which were prudently incurred. This proceeding !
I was initiated in July 1986 when the NHPUC received the report of PSNH's i consultant, Pickard, Lowe & Garrick. This report identified "supervening events", (e.g. events beyond the control of project management) which caused the cost increases and schedule extensions on the Seabrook project.
Examples of 9upervening events addressed in the report are construction permit suspr.nsions in 1977 and 1978 which resulted in demobilization /
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I remobilization of the construction labor forces, strikes by various craf t disciplines involved in critical activities and the new regulations l evolving from the accident at Three Mile Island.
This report took over a year to prepare, it also required that hundreds of thousands of pages of project documents be reviewed and that hundreds of interviews be conducted.
Subsequent to the filing of the above report the NHPUC engaged the con-sulting firms of Touche Ross and Nielsen-Wurster to conduct a prudence review of the Seabrook project. This report, entitled "Review of the Reasonableness of the Costs and Management of the Seabrook Station", was i l
released in July 1987. This report required about one hundred interviews and over one thousand data requests to complete. Experienced consultants i analyzed performance in the key areas of Preplanning, Project Management, Project Controls, Licensing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Procurement, l
Construction Management, Startup Management and Financial Management. The j manhours and costs expended on this project have been substantial. A schedule for the remainder of this proceeding has not yet been established.
Substantial additional manhours and costs will be required to complete this proceeding.
In addition to the prudence investigation, the NHPUC Staff has had a team a
of three to five auditors in residence at the Seabrook site since 1984.
a This audit team has submitted over one thousand data requests regarding contracts and purchase orders which the Seabrook Joint Owners have had with 4
contractors and vendors. It is our understanding that this effort will continue for the foreseeable future in support of on-going NHPUC Prudence Reviews.
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CONNECTICUT The Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) is required by statute to conduct an investigation to establish the level of expenditures on the Seabrook project by The United Illuminating Company and Northeast Utilities which were prudently incurred. This proceeding was initiated in early 1986, when the DPUC solicited proposals from consultants. In October 1986, reports of the Connecticut utilities' consultants, Challenge Consultants Inc. and Management Analysis Company were submitted to the DPUC. These comprehensive reports analyzed, on a microscopic level, all aspects of the Seabrook project and attributed much of the cost increase and schedule extensions to events not within the control of the project management. Hundreds of thousands of pages of project documents and hundreds of interviews were conducted during the two year long preparation of these reports.
In October 1986, the DPUC engagad the consulting firm of Theodore Barry and Associates to conduct the statutorily required prudence review. The resulting report by Theodore Barry took over one year to prepare and required project responses to over 2500 data requests involving hundreds of thousands of pages of documents and approximately one hundred interviews with a wide spectrum of individuals (Chief Executives to field supervisors.)
The same documents supplied to Theodore Barry were also supplied to the DPUC Prosecutorial Division and the Consumer Counsel. Many interrogatories have also been filed by these parties.
The prudence investigation proceeding discussed above has yet to reach the hearing stage, discovery is continuing. Many more questions will be asked, many more documents produced, voluminous testimony will be filed and wit-nesses will be called. The manhours and cost expended thus far on this ,
proceeding are staggering. To date, over three hundred thousand manhours (the equivalent of one hundred and fifty man years) costing tens of 8111ons of dollars, have been expended.
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CONNECTICUT (Continued)
In addition to the current prudence investigation, the DPUC has held open a continuing docket since 1983, through which they monitor the economic viability of tha utilities continued involvement with the Seabrook project.
A status report on the project has been filed weekly since the inception of this docket. At various times the utilities have also filed testimony and responded to intertogatories.
MASSACHUSETTS The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Company (FG6E) in 1986 reached a settlement on the amount of FG&E's investment in the Seabrook project which was recoverable through rates. Subsequent to the recovery settlement in November 1986, FG&E sold its interest in the Seabrook project to EUA Power Corporation, a subsidiary company of Eastern Utilities Associates.
As part of this process the MDPU conducted a prudence investigation into the project.
VERMONT In May 1987, the State of Vermont Public Service Board issued a decision regarding Central Vermont Public Service Company's (CVPS) request to recover its net investment in the Seabrook project. Prior to this decision, in November 1986, CVPS sold its interest in the Seabrook project to EUA Power Corporation. The decision was founded on a prudence investigation.
The primary witnesses regarding prudence issues in this proceeding were MHB Technical Associatts for the Vermont Department of Public Service and Mr.
Charles Houston of Challenge Consultant
- Inc. for CVPS. This proceeding utilized aJeh of the data developed in support of other prudence reviews.
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MAINE In 1985 and 1986 the Maine Public Utilities Commission issued decisions concerning the recoverable investment of the three Maine Joint Owners in the Seabrook project (Central Maine Power Company, Maine Public Service Company and Bangor Hydro Electric Company). These decisions regarding Unit No. 2 were based on another prudence investigation. Unit No. I recovery was determined through negotiations. Subsequent to the issuance of these orders in November 1986, the interests of the three Maine Joint Owners in the Seabrook project were sold to EUA Power Corporation.
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FERC Because of the "cancelled" status of Unit No. 2, the FERC regulated Joint Owners are currently recovering their Unit No.-2 investment in rates. The j determination of the rate treatment of the Unit No. 2 investment was l founded on prudence investigations including considerable intervention by each of the affected states. Unit No. I cases are pending, and will no doubt again involve substantial review and data request sunport.
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i As summarised above, prudence investigations of the Seabrook project are I well developed with further investigations pending. The project has been analyzed in microecopic detail by many regulatory jurisdictions and their l consultants. The investigations have encompassed the key areas of Project Management, Project Controls, Licensing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Startup Management, and Financial Management. Approximately one half million aanhours and tens of millions >
I of dollars have been expended on the prudence investigations thus far.
In light of the completed ad continuing prudence investigations, further newly initiated prudence efforts would be duplicative, wasteful and repre-sent an unnecessary burden to ratepayers.
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Dear Representativa .Sarkey:
This will refer to your let*.er dited October 28. 1986, in which you requested that the New Hampshire Yankee Division of Public Service New Hampshire ("project managenent")2 provide information with respect to allegations of alcohol and drug abuse at Seabrook. Since cermencement of the Seabrook proj ect, we have been cormitted to banning alcohol and drugs from the site. To that end, project management implemented a nur.ber of aggressive measures designed to deter the use of alciaol and controlled
, substances and to dete:: their presence on . site. We believe that measures in effect at Seabrook were an.! are smeng the 1,
2 The terms "project management" and "project" vill be asad to refer to both past and present management at Seabrook station.
/ , P.O. Box 300. Seabrook NH 03874. Telephone (603) 474 9574
Honorable Edward J. Markey, November 14, 1996 Chairman strongest at any nuclear plant in the United States and that one facility was safely constructed.
Unforcunately, it is a fact that drug and alcohol abuse has become a national problem that affects all businesses and reaches into all trades. Notwithstanding vigorous efforts to bar these substances and to exclude persons under their influence, given the magnitude of the Seabrook project
-- where approximately 35,000 workers of varying skills have labored for over ten years -- it had to be assumed that
, there would be incidents involving the presence or use of alcohol and controlled substances, such as marijuana.
However, in ocr judgment, as confirmed by this recent review of all availacle information, by r.o stretch of the imagination can the incidents that did occur be fairly characterized as "rampant drug and alcohol abuse" or as reflecting that "employees routinely used drugs and alcohol."
We seek fair and impartial consideration of this issue, and we hope that the information contained in this letter and the documents being produced herewitha vill be given a
There is producerd herewith a series of records indexed and compiled in a separate Appendix filed with this response.
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a Honorable Edward J. Markey, November 14, 1996 i Chairman i fair consideration. It is clear that any informed review of i
these matters must take account of the strong anti-drug and i i alcohol measures and of our full scale quality assurance 1 program, whereby any individual's work involving plant i ,
safety was, and will continue to be, subject to' l
multi-layered. review to ensure the incegrity of plant quality and safety.
r We describe below the extensive and comprehensive programs that were instituted to safeguard against drug or alcohol use affecting work performed at the Seabrook site.
Confirmation of the effectiveness of these programs may be i
1 i found in the ongoing and stringent Nuclear Regulatory t 1
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performance, which as recently as the assessment period I ending March 1986, (Systematic Assessment of Licencee Performance SALP 50-443/86-99), marked Seabrook with one of I the highest sets of ratings in the nation.
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Honorable Edward J. Markey, November 14, 1986 Chairman made more difficult because the project was not apprised of specific allegations, was not provided any substantiation and was not advised of any specific incident. Thus, project management found itself trying to answer undefined, anonymous allegations. It is precisely for this reason we had previously requested that, if you have specific facts or documentation regarding alcohol or controlled substance abuse, you bring these to our attention so appropriate inquiry might be made. We received no such information from you. Moreover, our search for information to answer your questions and document requests was'further complicated because of the extraordinarily broad scope of the demands, which have no time limitation and are so expansive as to cover each and every worker, of the approximately 35,000, who ever worked at the Seabrook site from 1976 through the i
present. Given the range of information sought, and the abbreviated period of time allowed us to obtain it, project I management conducted as comprehensive a search of records as was possible in the time allotted. However, we cannot represent that all relevant information was or is in our possession as of this writing. Accordingly, our search for any additional records that may exist and efforts to correlate information are continuing.
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Hencrable Edward J. Markey, November 14, 1936 Chairman With this background, the following will respond to the six numbered paragraphs in your letter,
- 1. In large measure, the information that project management received concerning the presence of alcohol and drugs on site was obtained through the detection programs that the project itself instituted. That is, the very effectiveness of these programs led to the discovery of su:h substances and persens under their influence. In this regard, it is to be noted that, since the beginning of work !
at Seabrook, there have existed programs and practices
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site. In fact, there is a specific site Rule 7, which states as follows:
Acts or conduct including but not limited to the following are prohibited and can result in discharge Project Rule #7: Reporting to work r under the influence of intoxicants or i
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information concerning alcohol and drugs, were random searches of vehicles, and searches of entering and exiting personnel and of containers such as lunch boxes carried to and from the site. Further, a drug detecting dog regularly monitored parking areas, worksite areas'and various other ;
places covering the plant site and site related areas.
Additionally, project management had always encouraged workers to convey information and concerns pertaining to the facility, including information with respect to alcohol or drug abuse. To foster this and in order that workers would f be even more willing to come forward with information, in l January, 1995 the employee notification process was 1 6 formalized as the Employee Allegation Resolution program (the EAR program). Under the EAR program, an employee is assured that his or her identity will not be disclosed, and i l
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a project management information with respect to alcohol or drug abuse, as well as any other concerns. (Certain records describing this program are being produced herewith; in addition, the information in other records is summarized),
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Chairman i Further, New Hampshire Yankee (NHY) has instituted a program for .T,andatory drug screening for all its employees and the e.e.ployees of independent contractors who work on i site -- a program which has been extraordinarily successful in obtaining full participation. That program includes chemical testing of every site worker with access to the plant and unannounced re-testing as a continuing requirement. In many respects, this program is unique. NHY is only one of a handful of companies nationwide that have succeeded in having such a program accepted by employees and ,
union representatives. Although not required to implement i
j such a program by NRC regulations, NHY ga',*e priority to i r
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! acceptance of the program through negotiations with bargaining representatives of the trade unions. Those i efforts further attest to the strong ccamittment cf NHY to ban drugs frem our site. The results of such testing, of l course, provide information concerning drugs, since the j
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Honorable Edward J. Markey, November 14, 1985 Chairman 1979, the project caused to be initiated an investigation to identify and apprehend certain individuals suspected to be engaged in the distribution of controlled substances. In that case, project management specifically arranged for an onsite investigation which was conducted with the full cooperation of New Hampshire State Police e.nd the Rockingham County Sheriff's office. Indeed, project management not only authorized the investigation, but also provided the funding to further it. In January, 1980, the investigation led to the arrest and subsequent prosecution of twelve persons for drug offenses.
In connection with this case, the proje:: conducted a review to ensure the quality of the work performed by the men arrested. Nons of the jobs of these manual workers was directly safety-related. Nonetheless, as an extra precaution, the project verified the work of all twelve workers, nine of whom were laborers and three of whom were carpenters.
Thereafter, the NRC conducted an independent investigation and found chat "no items of noncompliance or concerns about the quality of construction, as related to this drug inquiry, were identified. " Furthermore, the NRC found "all of the work performed by these individuals had been checked both in process and at subsequent construe:1on
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received quality assurance inspection." The inspection report of the NRC dated March 11, 1980 is being produced :
.t herewith. In addition, copies of documents in the publi- ;
record with respec to the investigation are being produced herewith. While other records made in cennection with this !
i investigation exist, NHY cannot determine whether the i
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As noted, the EAR program was formaliced in January 1985. Information obtained through that program included six matters relating to drugs and three matters relating to alechol. The dates are: 3/22/95, 5/20/95, 9/13/85, 11/4/85, 12/12/95, 12/12/85, 4/24/86, 6/6/36, 8/11/96. The investigation into these matters determined that none of them constituted any risk to or compromise of safety-related installations at the plant. Indeed, two EAR referrals concerned suggestions that particular locations be checked l
for marijuana smoking: a third referral concerned a suggestion that certain areas be checked for alcohol !
bottles; and a fourth referral suggested that there be drug screening retesting, which is in effect.
Honorable Edward J. Markey, November 14, 1956 Chairman Your question specifically asks for "the identity and position of the alleged violator." of the remaining five EAR allegations -- three relating to alcohol and two to drug allegations -- it was, following investigation, determined that there was not an "alleged violator". Specifically, f
] there was not proof against four of the individuals to whom the allegations referred and with respect to the fifth allegation that concerned a worker, who, on a particular day (with no prior incidents), was found to have been drinking prior : coming to work; the individual was turned back upon attempting to enter the site and sent home. We do not believe it is proper to reveal the identity of the five workers since no proof of guilt was estab':shed. . Therefore, the underlying reports are not being disclosed since such disclosure of the worker &' identities would not only be unf air, but an invasion of individual privacy.
You have also requested a description of actions taken i
by project management against workers discovered with or discovered to have used alcohol or controlled substances.
At the outset, it is to be noted that it was the effectiveness of the project's detection and prevention programs that led to the discovery of such substances or of workers reporting to the site under their influence. As a
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'i programs included random searches of vehicles, randem searches of containers such as lunchboxes, the use of a drug f detecting dog, the EAR program, chemical screening for drugs ;
and investigations undertaken in cooperation with the police. The figures summarized in the following chart show the effectiveness of our programs in that, with respect to !
workers terminated since 1976, less than nine tenths of one percent (0.90%) were terminated for alcohol or drug related causes -- 289 terminations out of approximately.35,000 workers.
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(CESC, the construction manager until the end of 1983) flies on manual employees (craftsmen) that were terminated for cause for any reason and were determined ineligible for rehire covering the period 1978 through 716 117 1983. The files encompass the total (ineligible population of craftsmen determined for rehire) ineligible for rehire based on circumstances of termination through the end of 1983,
- 2. UELC filus on terminated manual employees covering the period 1984 to present, but excluding 1986 chemical screening process related terminations, which are noted separately in item 3 below. At the start of this time period, all subcontractors to CELC were eliminated and UELC assumed the hiring, payroll and record keeping responsibilities. 6800 26 (includes "rampdowns",
that is reducticas in site craftsmen)
- 3. 1986 chemical screening process $421 136 Note: Record types 1, 2 and 3 above include all manual labor used on the site from 1978 to present with the exceptien of lump sum contracts labor, which, although small in terms of overall numbers, could not be esti=sted in the time available.
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or does exist. The project did advise the NRC of the law [
j enforcement investigation and arrests. As noted, the NRC conducted an independent inspection, the report of which is
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We believe this is because such a problem has not and does
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This investigation determined that the worker, who had been employed at Seabrook for approximately three months, was in a position that was closely monitored by direct supervision .
as well as subject to multiple levels of quality assurance surveillance and reviews. It was only after this full investigation that it was concluded that there had been no adverse impact to safety-related hardware or documentation.
The NRC resident inspector was briefed concerning the findings of the investigation.
On October 1, 1996 the NRC notified NHY of a letter written to' Massachusetts Governor Michael J. Dukakis by a Massachusetts anti-Seabrook group who call themselves the .
Employees' Legal Project, and who wrote to protest the constru::1on and operation of the Seabrook nuclear power plant. The letter contained a number of allegations l
described as construe:1on flaws, and among the matters '
referred to were allegations of drug and alcohol abuse at ,
the Seabrook site. The NRC provided to NHY a summary of the Employees' Legal Proje:: allegations and requested that NHY investigate the matters raised and report to the NRC. This was referred to NHY by NRC letter dated 00 cber 1, 1986 and NHY filed a written response with the NRC on November 3, 1996. (Copies of these documents are being prod <:ed I
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Further, as previously noted, the NRC conducted an on site independent inspection after the 1979 investigation and subsequent arrests, and communicated with NHY in that matter.
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As noted, the NRC is in the process of conducting its own independent inspection concerning these allegations.
- 5. In response to this request, we are producing a series of records indexed and compiled in an Appendix to this letter.
Documents responsive to your request are being produced I
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Honorable Edward J. Markey, November 14, ;986 Chairman confidential information of site workers, including personal and private information. The broad scope of your request may be interpreted to reach documents which implicate the workers' fundamental right to privacy. To the extent you intended to seek records containing private information with respect to such workers, project management, on advice of counsel, respectfully must decline to produce such records. -
We have a ecmmittment to and endorse our obligation to honor the privacy of workers. Ac:ordingly, proj ect management does not believe that it can, in good faith, release documents that would invade the privacy interests of identified workers. In balancing our committment to the workers with our desire to cooperate in whatever way possible with matters being considered by the subcemmittee, we have attempted to provide information responsive to your questions in a manner that would not infringe upon privacy rights. Project management has also sought to produce records and relevant information that address the mattars inquired of while no: Identifying particular workers. Such privacy concerns were expressed in a letter to NHY filed by the Building and Constru::1on Trades Oepartment on behalf of trade workers, a copy of which is included in the Appendix.
Furthe rmo re , bearing in mind that we found no record and discovered no inforection of rampant alcohol or drug use,
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one category of records not being produced consists of t medical records. In seeking to respond to the allegation that "Seabrook employees routinely use drugs and alcohol"
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injury, -- references to alcohol or controlled substances exist in only 44 cases. When that figure, in turn, is j applied to the population of site workers as a whole 1
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is not rampant alcohol or drug abuse at seabrook, project managemer.t does not believe these records properly may be ;
disclosed because they contain highly personal information, j including matters protected by the doctor-patient privilege and including confidential and intimate details regarding a t
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Reviewed Drugs Or Alcohol Medical records associated with illness, injury or workman's ;
compensation claim files covering the time period of 1976 to present.
This review encompassed all individuals that reported to the site (CESC) first-
. aid station and were referred to any off-site medict.1 practice or facility. 10.o07 44 Note: Further broken down, the 44 medical record case files that involved notations relating to drugs or alcohol, (many of which are ;
unsubstantiated by objective raedical testing), appear as follows:
l (I.) Day of injury Visits t a.) Exeter Area Hospital E=ergency Room Reports; same day as site-related injury 6 b.) Exeter Clinic (a separate facility frem l Exeter Hospital) progress reports; same '
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Subtotal (I.): 11 (II.) Fo11ew up Visits
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- incomplete workman's compensation claim and for violation of Project Rule r>7 3 h.) Records of testimony: New Hampshire Department of Labor decisions 3 Subsctal (II.): 20 (I!!.) Medical History 1.) Notes of attending physicians that refer to the injured employee's previous medical history, not appearing to be
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Honorable Edward J. Markey, November 14, 1936 Chairman t Further, as referred to in paragraph 1 above. the project has instituted a drug screening program. The records relating to that ongoing drug screening program are also highly personal, containing details regardir.y chemical analysis performed in connection with assessment of the i i
physical condition of s ce workers. Accordingly, project management does not believe tha: it can release these underlying records, but would represent that in any caen where evidence of drug use was indicated by drug screening, apprcpriate action wac taken. Information concerning termination of employees who have not passed chemical screening is summariced in the chart. -
Also enccmpassed by your document request are such records as may exist in wc ker personal files referring to 1 disciplinary action or Oc the discharge of identified 4
persons. The disclosure of such documents where there has not been legal process ceuld conceivably cause embarrassment, injure the individual's reputation, and
] impair prospects of employment. It is clear that the information contained in these documents is very personal.
Accordingly, on advice of counsel, the records are not being J
produced because there are fundamental privacy issues at stake. The pertinent information has been summarized herein without identifying data.
Other documents that ycu have requested be produced
Honorable Edward J. Markey, Ncvember 14, 1986 Chairman include the nine EAR reports. The essence of the EAR program is that all information provided will be kept confidential and that promise has been conveyed to and has been relied upon by workers providing informa:Lon under the program. Further, the EAR reports contain certain information which may identify the person described.
A: ordingly, as advised by its counsel, NHY does not believe it can preperly produce the EAR reports. Because of the premise of anonymity and the privacy interests of employees wrongly accused in these allegations, disclosure of the specific allegation reports is not justifiable. To provide the requested information, the substance of the nine reports is described herein.
Your letter also appears to request disclosure of records relating to three programs that were instituted to help and provide assistance to our employees. A description of the three programs follows:
First, in 1979, the project instituted the Employee Assistance Project (EAT) primarily for employees working in the construction work-for:e of the constru::1on manager and subcontractors. The program was and is entirely voluntary and any worker's participation is held in strie confiden:e.
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$ for the station permanent staf! who presently work as employees of NHY. This program is also referred to as the Employee Assistance Program. The main purpose of this i
program is to provide a referral service to assist any.
employee or family member with the resolution of personal 4
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and personal family crisis. This program operates in a manner similar to the EAP for construction workers. If insurance does not cover the necessary services, attempts are made to refer employees to an agency with fee scales j based vpon the individual's ability to pay. Again, employees are assured that their participation will be held i in strict confidence.
In March, 1986, in conjunction with the project's j transition from construction to an operational status, NHY instituted a third program entitled the "Fitness for Duty Program". The program is based upon NNY's committment to provide a safe work environment that protects the health and a well being of both workers and the public. The progrLa sets J forth high standards of fitness for any worker at the
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Drug screening is a part of the program. The program is designed to ensure that personnel performing safety-related ;
functions will remain physically and mentally fit in order that they safely and efficiently may perform their assigned functions. As part of this program, NHY supervisory personnel have and will continue to receive training in behavioral observation to determine the continued dtpendability, including assurance of the absence of alcohol or drug use, for any personnel who have access to sensitive areas.
Pursuant to your request, we are producing informational documents describing these programs. Also being provided are bulletins and notices relating to the three programs.
Not being produ:ed, however, are the actual records of participants in these programs. The cornerstone of each program was, and is, confidentiality. Therefore, our counsel has advised that it would be improper to breach the promises of confidentiality that underlie the very programs designed to assist employees and, in the final analysis, to promote the health and well being of our workforce, as well as that of the general public served.
Since the project began, a full time security force has been employed at the site. The security officers have not only guarded and controlled access to the site, but they i
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< also have maintained posts throughout the site. Se:uri:y officers conducted the random searches cf persons, vehicles and articles previously referred to. If a security officer dis; overed the presence or use of alcohol or a controlled substance, a report of the incident was prepared. If the sei:ed item was a controlled substance, the substan:e was turned over to the local police with an accompanying evidence transmittal form. In most cases, the incident report contains the name of the individual from whom the alcohol or controlled substance was taken. However, project management is not aware that prosecutions were undertaken against such persons who may have possessed controlled substances which, in most instances, consisted of small quantities of marijuana. In fact to the contrary, the project was notified by law enforcement officials that prosecution would not be instituted because of evader.tiary problems, including that, in many cases, there was not direct evidenca proving that the substance set ed actually l I
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documents can be produced where an individual's guilt or 1 J innocen:e has never been determined in a c urt of law.
Thus, en advice of its c:unsel, project management is not i producing these reports. I: is to be noted that such security reports are not classified as safety related or l
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1984 to the present and of evidence transmittal reports'for the period November, 1982 to the present.
- 6. No Seabrook worker has been suspected of causing or contributing to a problem of plant safety on account of the
. effects of drug or alcohol abuse. For the reasons stated, project management does not believe there is any problem with respect to plant safety. .
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We believe that those efforts have been successful in stopping the use of such substances at the site to the greatest extent practical. Moreover, as project management has repeatedly stated, the quality assurance program by its j process of overlapping checks and balances, means that each r
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-. Chai rman matters as to which you inquired and persuasively demonstrates that there is not any substantiation for the anonymous allegations of rampant alcohol and drug use referred to in your letter. We hope that this response will be given, full and impartial consideration in disproving these unfounded and unfair allegations. Indeed, t.he i nte n s iv<.e review and analysis we have undertaken to compile this information for you has served to strengthen and reaffirm our.confiden e in the, quality and safety of the Seabrook nuclear power plant.
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Dear Representative Markey:
This will refer to your letter dated November 7,1986 which raquests certain information and documents relating to a program established by project management at Seabrook which is called the Employee Allegation Resolution program (EAR). The EAR program is described in the letter addressed to you dated November 14, 1986. Accordingly, the description of the program set forth therein will not be repeated here.
With regard to the five paragraphs stated in your letter, we provide the following additional information:
- 1. Project management has always encouraged workers to convey information and concerns pertaining to the facility. In order to f urther encourage workers to come forward with information, in January,1985, the employee notification procedure was formalized as the EAR program. Under this program, an employee is assured that he or she can anonymously bring to the attention of project management, information concerning any issues at the facility including matters relating to nuclear quality or safety.
Because project management wanted to provide the widest possible channels of information flow from employees, the EAR program provided several means whereby workers could bring concerns to the attention of the program. The prime method instituted was the systematic exit interview. Each site employed person, exiting or transferring to a new job, is provided an exit interview and the opportunity to discuss any concerns that the worker may have. As a second method for obtaining information, project management provided two toll free telephone lines; a toll free line for New Hampshire and a second toll free line for calls originating out of state. Third, the program includes a "mail-out,' throgh certified mM1. ro contact those individuals that for whatever reason did not go through the exit process and to those that worked at the project prior to the inception of the formal EAR Program. The mail-out process provides individuals the opportunity to describe, on a form, any concerns that they may have.
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PubAc SeMee of New HxnpeNr0 Ps g ^, 2 Honorable Edward J. Markey, Chairman November 21, 1986 Fourth, another means of communication available to workers was through a "mail-in" of self addressed mailers which are attached to EAR Program Posters located throughout the Project Site. This posting process provides the means for any person, at any time, to inform the project management of matters of concern. Fifth, any worker may walk into the EAR trailer which is well marked and is located at the main entrance and exit point for employees and they may present their concerns directly to EAR program staff.
Finally, a comprehensive survey program has been in ef fect from ,
the start of the formal EAR program. Personnel involved in safety-related activities, i.e., QC, QA and engineers, etc. have been individually surveyed. The survey process has included an interview and the opportunity to present any and all saf ety-related or quality-related concerns that they may have including concerns about alcohol or drug abuse. In summary, the EAR program has been thoroughly publicized through the use of posters, articles in site papers, indoctrination training, systematic exit interviews, certified mailings and surveys.
- 2. From January 1985 to present, three hundred and ninety-nine (399)
, employees have expressed concerns to the EAR program staf f. In every instance a f ull investigation was undertaken. However, even in the broadest of terms many of the concerns expressed could not be described as safety related or quality related in that the concerns dealt with such matters as a hole in the floor of a temporary of fice space trailer or with industrial safety issues. In only sixty (60) instances to date has the aforementioned evaluation resulted in the determination that the concern raised was of potential safety or quality related significance. In these 60 matters, a full investigation was undertaken and , where warranted, f ull and appropriate corrective actions have been taken.
Typically, the investigation process has included extensive interviews, the searching nut of all possible leads, the review of related records and procedures and the utilization of engineering or other technical advisors wherever appropriate. In many of these 60 instances, the investigation revealed that the standing regulatory and management controls systems had previously addressed and closed out the issues raised.
For the reasons stated in the letter addressed to you dated November 14, 1986, the names of employees who provided this information are not being disclosed.
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- 3. You have requested that all documents relating to the EAR program be produced. As noted previously, the essence of the EAR program is that all information provided will be held strictly confidential. This promise has been conveyed to and relied on by workers providing information. Further, certain EAR file documents may identify specific individuale or contain infor-mation that would allow an individual to bi easily identified.
Because of the promise of anonymity and the privacy interests of employees, disclosure of the specific docunents is not j us tifiable. Therefore, for the reasons stated in the November 14th letter, we do not believe these EAR documents properly can be disclosed.
- 4. The EAR program documents and records are maintained at a separate office on site and are held confidential. The EAR program files are not available for NHY personnel inspection or use except by EAR program staff.
- 5. With respect to this inquiry, it should be noted that no governmental regulation or rule of the NRC requires the establishment of a program such as the EAR program. Proj ect management voluntarily established the program at Seabrook in order that our employees would have an avenue to communicate information in confidence. Accordingly, no regulation defines access to these documents. Notwithstanding this, NHY has advised the NRC of the existence of the EAR program and the f act that files exist relating thereto. Remaining consistent with the obligations of confidentiality referred to herein, the EAR program files have not been made available to any entity, including the NRC. In instances, however, where the RRC has made a specific inquiry, discrete and limited parts of particular EAR files have been made available to the resident NRC inspector.
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Dear Representative Markey:
On November 14, 1986, The New Hampshire Yankee Division of Public Service New Hampshire (hereinafter "project management") filed a comprehensive 29-page letter with accompanying Appendix of documents in response to your request for information concerning allegations of drug and alcohol abuse at the Seabrook site. That submission, we believe, demonstrated the lack of truth to such allegations.
We appreciate your acknowledgment that our submission contained "useful information" because we worked exceptionally hard to pull the information together in the time allotted. However, notwithstanding your acknowledgment of the usefulness of our prior efforts, another letter from you dated November 19, 1986, sets forth new and additional inquiries in seventeen (17) different categories which, in
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Representative Edward Markey Decembe'r 1, 1986 turn, have numerous and varying sub-parts. Furthermore, your most recent letter not only requests broad ranging document production, but also demands preparation of a detailed documentary analysis which would require that thousands of documents again be searched for, re-reviewed, and re-analyzed to synthesize the documents in chart form.
Your letter allowed only four work days (exclusive of the Thanksgiving holidays) within which to compile and chart all -
of this information and documentation. The task was impossible in the time assigned. Indeed, to catalogue and re-analyze the documents and to match the various different records in the form listed in the charts would be an original effort consuming an extraordinary expenditure of time. Presently, the necessary total work hours to complete such a task are not readily calculable. However, we are working on a projection of the work hours that the entire response will require. When that projection is finalized, we will be in a position, as your letter suggests, to coordinate with your staff the scheduling of our further response.1 1
To illustrate the problems presented by the manner in which your requests are stated: one of the charts requires analysis of all incident reports correlated to the personnel files of the entire project. Specifically, the letter and
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t Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 attached chart seeks to cross-reference incident reports 1 with personnel files and demands "statistical data relating to disciplinary actions of Seabrook employees ...
[ including] such data on all 35,000 employees" (chart attachment 1 and paras. 1, 9) Putting to one side that a number of contractors and subcontractors retained their personnel files and such files are not in our possession, 35,000 personnel files, wherever located, simply cannot be reviewed in four days and will demand a more reasonable time frame. As a preliminary matter, the files are not arranged -
in the manner in which your questions are directed; therefore, to analyze the records in the manner you propose, even if feasible, will necessitate considerable work time.
Indeed, to review just the personnel files currently available would entail a re-review of (as referred to in my prior letter) over 6,800 UE&C files on terminated manual workers and 3,400 UE&C files on terminated non-manual workers. For such records, it will be necessary to re-review each of the files to segregate the information requested in the charts and to match, if possible, each particular incident report with a particular personnel file to reflect the various gradations of disciplinary action.
Further, to compile the information referred to in the l
charts will require not only an outline summary of every available incident report to include date, security officer, l description of incident, evidence seized, type and amount, whether an individual was identified, and action taken, but also will require re-review of corresponding evidence transmittal reports and existing personnel disciplinary action recoYds which in some cases means the correlation of at least three separately maintained sets of records.
Further, your letter requests that the 10,607 medical records be re-reviewed to specify the number of employees whose name appears in each report of medical treatment to reflect, for example, if an employee is noted in more than i
one medical record. Further, the new requests call for the t identity of each person who wrote or prepared each medical l record and the nature of the erard. This labor intensive re-review is demanded notwitc. standing that the entire 10,607 records are fully described and classified by nine (9) discrete categories in our original submission.
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Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 While the form in which you request segments of information (particularly parts of questions 1-4, 8, 9 and 17 and accompanying charts), in certain respects appears to be unworkable, we believe that we can provide substantially all of the information relating to security reports you seek through a chart of available incident reports and evidence transmittals which will include: date, type and amount of controlled substance, brief decription of incident and -
security officer. We are engaged in that endeavor and, by December 15, 1986, expect to be able to provide you with a date for completion. The principal information requested in your letter will be shown on the summary chart of available incident reports and evidence transmittals that we are preparing.
Consistent with our policy to respond in as timely a fashion as possible, we are including in this letter the information which we have been able to compile to date in response td several of the inquiries. That information is detailed herein in corresponding numbered paragraphs.
As I have represented in the past, New Hampshire Yankee intends to cooperate fully and completely and to answer your questions to the best of our ability. Reflective of that past and continuing cooperation, I wish to bring to your
Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 attention certain background facts of which you may not be fully aware. I say that you may not be fully aware of these facts because, at the Amesbury hearing, you suggested that project management had been "stonewalling" and had not been responsive to your requests for information. Indeed, even your most recent letter suggests a willful "refusal to provide documents" and refers to what yca describe as "a previous lack of cooperation in assisting us in an interview -
of a security official."
I wish to clarify the record on there points because, as I expressed at the Amesbury hearing, I intend and have expressly directed my staff to cooperate fully with the subcommittee. I believe our past efforts to provide useful information to you clearly demonstrate that cooperation. ,
1 Accordingly, I want to correct any misperception that may exist with respect to the following: First, we have not willfully refused to produce any document. Rather, for the reasons carefully explained in the November 14, 1986 submission, in regard to certain records, there are serious and fundamental issues implicating the privacy rights of our workers. It was only after much deliberation and having sought and received the advice of counsel that it was determined that project management could not produce all of
. e Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 the records requested without invading worker privacy rights.
Second, contrary to the reference in your letter, project management did not refuse to permit an interview of, nor did we fail to cooperate in connection with the request l to interview Mr. Peter MacKinnen, the independent owner and ;
handler of the drug detection dog. (I assume that the ,
reference in your letter to "an interview of a security '
official" refers to Mr. MacKinnon.) It appears that your characterization of a lack of cooperation in this matter may be based on erroneous or incomplete information. l i
Specifically, I am informed by counsel -- who has had a number of conversations with members of your staff -- that l
our counsel never refused to participate in an interview with Mr. MacKinnon; rather, on advice of his own independently retained counsel, Mr. MacKinnon decided that he would not consent to a unilateral interview by your staff. We'are informed that Mr. MacKinnon and his attorney personally informed your staff that, to be fair to all concerned, Mr. MacKinnon would meet with your staff counsel provided that our counsel was also permitted to be present.
I am informed that on three separate occasions, our counsel conveyed to your staff counsel our willingness to join in
- P Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 the interview once our review of records in connection with the November 14, 1986 submission was completed so that, based on information in the records, any unintentional inaccuracy in the interview could be corrected. Last week, I was once again informed by our counsel that your staff would like to reschedule that interview. We intend to do that as soon as possible.
Simply stated, we have never refused to cooperate nor do we intend to refuse to cooperate in your f rquiry. To the contrary, upon receipt of your October 28, 1986 letter, I assigned top priority to the matter within New Hampshire Yankee and designated a staff group to respond as quickly as possible. We worked long, hard and for many hours to file that comprehensive response. In order to provide some perspective of the intensive work in which we engaged to answer your inquiries, I wish to bring to your attention the work effort expended: A review of our time records shows that to respond to your prior questions concerning alleged drug and alcohol abuse for the November 14, 1986 submission, we expended approximately 1,345 hours0.00399 days <br />0.0958 hours <br />5.704365e-4 weeks <br />1.312725e-4 months <br /> of which 812 hours0.0094 days <br />0.226 hours <br />0.00134 weeks <br />3.08966e-4 months <br /> were regular work hours and 533 hours0.00617 days <br />0.148 hours <br />8.812831e-4 weeks <br />2.028065e-4 months <br /> were overtime hours.
(I had directed my staff that all involved were, if necessary, authorized to work on an overtime basis,
Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 including nights, weekends and holidays to respond promptly to your request.) That 1,345 hours0.00399 days <br />0.0958 hours <br />5.704365e-4 weeks <br />1.312725e-4 months <br /> was additional to, and independent of, another 2,216 hours0.0025 days <br />0.06 hours <br />3.571429e-4 weeks <br />8.2188e-5 months <br /> expended in providing information regarding emergency preparedness. An additional 125 hours0.00145 days <br />0.0347 hours <br />2.066799e-4 weeks <br />4.75625e-5 months <br /> were expended responding to your letter of November 21, 1986 concerning the Employee Allegation Program. Thus, since September 15, 1986, the date of your first request for information, we have expended 3,686 hours0.00794 days <br />0.191 hours <br />0.00113 weeks <br />2.61023e-4 months <br /> .
to respond to the informational requects which you have directed to the company. We intend to continue to respond to all pertinent inquiries because, as I have stated, we treat seriously all questions concerning the quality assurance of the Seabrook project. Furthermore, we believe that ultimately our efforts will demonstrate the quality and safety of the Seabrook plant.
As to those particular matters referred to in your November 19, 1986 letter, in the time provided we have been abic to com' pile the following relevant information. As noted, we will be filing supplemental responses.
- 4. (a) As best determined, it appears that incident reports have been utilized since 1976.
Documents entitled Evidence Transmittal Forms have been
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Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 in existence since May 18, 1983. Prior to that date, there are handwritten notes, dating from November 21, 1982 to April 28, 1983, which reflect nineteen occasions on which controlled substances were transmitted to the Seabrook Police Department within that five-month period. Without identification of particular workers indicated in the notes, the chart being prepared will include these nineteen evidence transmittals. No other documents reflecting -
evidence transmittals prior to November 21, 1982 have been discovered.
- 4. (b) Seabrook Station documentation and records are identified, controlled and retained in accordance with the New Hampshire Yankee - Nuclear Production Records Management Program (NPRM). This program identifies the policies and j procedures required for transmitting, processing, filing, storing, and retrieving safety-related and quality assurance i l
records which were generated during the construction and operation of Seabrook Station. The NPRM implements the recordkeeping requirements of ANSI N45.2.9 (1974)
"Requirements for Collection, Storage and Maintenance of Quality Assurance Records for Nuclear Power Plants" and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 18 - Conservation of Power, Water Resources Chapter 1 - Federal Energy Regulatory
l Representative Edward Markey Decembe'r 1, 1986 Commission, Part 125 - Preservation of Records of Public Utilities and Licensees, subsection 125.3. "Schedule of Records and Periods of Retention." 1 The processing of construction related documents has ,
included those qualdty or safety related documents which are within the requirements of 10 C.F.R. Part 50 Appendix B. In such cases, the documents are forwarded to Seabrook Yankee Document Control Center (SBYDCC) for microfilming, indexing, storage and disposition. There were and are no regulatory requirements mandating the storage of non-quality records not identified in either ANSI N45.2.9 (1974), or in 18 C.F.R - Chapter 1 (part 125). Incident reports and evidence transmittal forms do not fall within the category of temporary documents which are required to be retained.
- 10. The New Hamshpire Yankee ("NHY") chemical screening program, which is a sub-element of the Fitness-For-Duty Program, was described in detail in our November 14, 1986 submission. All personnel who have unescorted access to the
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1 protected area of the plant are chemically screened. The i scope of that program is presently being expanded to include all personnel assigned to work on the plant site, j 1
Contractor personnel are subsequently re-tested in conjunction with their yearly General Employee Training (one i
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Representative Edward Markey Decembe'r 1, 1986 to two days pre-notice). NHY personnel are re-tested when they have their annual physicals (three to five days pre-notice). Specimens are tested by International Clinical Laboratories Inc., one Clinical Way, Randolph, Massachusetts 02365. NHY does not pay for individuals to obtain any independent chemical screening analysis.
- 12. The NHY anti-drug and alcohol programs were outlined in the November 14, 1986 submission. A chronology for the date of initiation of the various aspects of the overall program is as follows: l (a) Project Rule No. 7 was placed in effect coincident with the iniciation of site work on or about Tuly !
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(b) Vehicle / container searches - a review of security guard informal instructions indicates that searches were being conducted as early as January, 1977.
However, a specific initiation date could not be determined.
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l (c) Employee's Assistance Program, primarily for construction work force and subcontractors, but available for all site work force initiated in 1979.
e Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 (d) A drug detection dog was first used in December, i
1981. The first detector dog, "Baron," was not certified. The replacement detector dog, "Erko," l l
began surveillances in August, 1982 and has been l deed to date. The state of New Hampshire has no l
formal certification process for drug detection dogs; however, Erko, the drug dog used since August 1982, has been certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bureau of Criminal Justice. Both dogs are owned and handled by Mr. Peter F.
1 MacKinnon of Hampton, New Hampshire 03842.
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I (e) Employee Assistance Program for PSNH permanent staff was initiated in May, 1983.
(f) Employee Allegation Resolution (EAR) Program was l formalized in January, 1985, as described in our !
November 14, 1986 and November 21, 1986 letters to you. !
(g) Fitness-For-Duty Program, which includes the NHY mandatory requirement of chemical screening of all personnel provided with unescorted access to the
Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 plant protected area, was placed in effect on March 3, 1986,
- 13. Mr. Joseph O' Sullivan has been the Employee Assistance Program Administrator since the PSNH permanent employee program was initiated in May, 1983. The administrator position is full-time. It is anticipated that an additional professional staff member will be added in ;
. I early 1987.
1 Mr. O'Sullivan holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy l and political science and is currently a master's candidate 1
at Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he will complete his master's in one year. Mr. O'Sullivan has also earned a two-year certificate in alcohol and drug counseling from New Hampshire Technical Institute. Mr. O'Sullivan has eight years experience in the field of counseling and Employee Assistance Programs, and has been an instructor for the Amethyst Foundation where he has taught an impaired I dciver intervention program for the past two years. Mr.
O'Sullivan serves in the following professional associations:
Board of Directors - National Council on Alcoholism State of New Hampshire Chapter (member 1983 - to present)
-a-t Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 Board of Directors - Greater Manchester Council on Alcoholism (member 1982 - to present)
- Edison Electric Institute Drug Awareness Task Force Member
- Governor's Task Force on DWI (NH)
- Electric Council of New England Employee Assistance Program committee member
- Association of Labor and Management Administrators and Consultants on Alcoholism (member 1983 - to present)
Employees were first informed of the Employee Assistance Program through a mass mailing of informational brochures.
The program has also been communicated to employees through in-house publications, and the New Hampshire Yankee Employee Handbook. At orientation, new employees receive the handbook and informational brochure as well as a verbal description of the Employee Assistance Program.
In January, 1984, Mr. O'Sullivan conducted a training session on the EAP for supervisors. As part of the introductory training segment entitled Employee Relations 1 Practices (IT-1), an awareness film on the effects of drugs and alcohol on the body is shown.
The administration of the Employee Assistance Program is coordinated by Mr. O'Sullivan at PSNH corporate offices in Manchester. To remain accessible to Seabrook employees,
I-Representative Edward Markey December 1, 1986 Mr. O'Sullivan travels to the site to meet with employees, before, during and after working hours, including weekends.
The number of the program's 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> telephone is listed in the informational brochure describing the EAP.
- 15. Based on available records, no controlled substances were forwarded to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department. To the best of our knowledge (except for the controlled substances associated with the 1979 on-site investigation which were released to the New Hampshire State Police), any controlled substances seized have been transmitted to the Seabrook Police Department.
- 16. In order to maintain strict security requirements, the 1979 on-site investigation was conducted under the auspicies of the New Hampshire State Police at the direct request of PSNH executive management. The individual who conducted the investigation at the site was deputized as a special officer of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office to ensure a legal evidentiary chain and to maintain strict security. Both prior to that particular 1979 investigation and continuing thereafter, project management cooperated with the Seabrook Police Department, which has law enforcement jurisdiction over Seabrook Station.
Representative Edward Markey Decembe'r 1, 1986 We anticipate that, by December 15, 1986, we should be able to provide a date for completion of the additional information referred to herein, including the incident report and evidence transmittal chart.
I trust the foregoing reflects our continuing commitment to cooperate with you and the subcomittee. Our further provision of information will similarly do so.
Very truly yours,
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New Hampshire Yankee Division December 16, 1986 Honorable Edward J. Markey Chairman Subec=mittee on Energy Conservation and Power Room H2-318 House Office Building Annex 2 Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Representative Markey:
ne following information is provided in regard to your l l
November 19, 1986 and December 5, 1986 letters to New Hampshire Yankee ( " h".JY " ) :
1(c). With respect to documentation relating to the disposition of alcohol and controlled substances, we have provided copies of all available incident reports (Doc. l Nos. 138 - 579 and Doc. Nos. 1355 - 1490), evidence transmittals (Doc. Nos. 01 - 137), and other documents which 1
reflect the disposition of alcohol. (Doc. Nos. 580 - 604).
We would note that, in virtually all cases, only small amounts of controlled substances were found during the searches. Generally the substance consistad of a "reach",
P.O. Box 300. Seabrook. NH 03874. Telephone (603) 474 9574
e Honorable Edward J. Markey December 16, 1986 Chairman that is a previously smoked marihuana cigaret *.e, marihuana seeds, residue or a small quantity of unrolled marihuana.
In a limited number of cases, in the process of field testing to determine whether the small amount of substance was, in fact, marihuana, all or substantially all of the substance was censumed in the testing process and any residue remaining was appropriately disposed of by flushing.
This method of disposition is noted on certain incident reports; however, it appears that such a notation was not made in every instance. In any event, this meti.od of disposition was employed only where the marihuana residue was of such minimal remainder that continued retention was deemed unnecessary. Otherwise, the substance was retained
, for transfer to the Seabrook Police Department. This is clear from the evidence transmittals, which reflect that even small quantities of marihuana in the form of roaches were turned over to the police.
1(e). For the period November 21, 1982 through March 31, 1984, (Doc. Nos. 01 - 74 and handwritten log Doc.
Nos. 132-137), the evidence transmittals listed the name of the individual from whom a controlled substances was taken.
However, because the search conducted did not always conclusively prove knowledge of possession on the part of
Honorable Edward J. Markey December 16, 1986 Chairman the individual, the prcetice of publication of names on such documents was deemed inappropriate since proof of guilt had not been established. Thus, commencing in or about March 31, 1984, names were no longer listed on the evidence transmittals. As best determined, copies of incident reports which included names of individuals were not requested by the Seabrook Police Department and, therefore, were not released to the police.
- 3. We have prepared a chart of incident reports. That chart, which was previously produced, included: date of incident, security officer, brief description of incident and type and amount of evidence seized.
(Doc. Nos. 762 - 776).
4(b). Our letter dated December 1, 1986, included citations to the applicable federal rules and regulations governing the recordkeeping requirements for collection, storage and maintenance of safety-related and quality assurance records for nuclear power plants. Also described were the complying document control and retention programatic controls and procedures in effect at Seabrook Station. We understand that you have requested additional information concerning, in particular, the manner of
Honorable Edward J. Markey December 16, 1986 Chairman distribution and retention of incident reports. As noted in the December 1, 1986 response, the aforesaid documents are not required to be retained under federal laws governing nuclear power plants.
t Subject to that clarification, the following will describe the distribution and filing procedures relating to incident reports. As previously explained, incident reports were written by the security officers on duty at the site.
Since 1976, the printed form for incident reports has changed several times. The UE&C printed incident report form included three copies color coded pink, yellow and white. These UE&C forms were distributed as follows: the !
l white ecpy was retained at the construction security l I
building on site; the yellow ecpy was forwarded to j Warren Schuler, the security manager at the UE&C Philadelphia office; and the pink copy was forwarded to the UE&C field accountant to account, for example, for stolen tools and the like listed on incident reports or to adjust the payroll information for terminated employees. Further, l
where incidents involved an identified employee, an l i
informational copy of the incident report was provided to the employee's supervisor, so that disciplinary action could be undertaken by the contractor. i
Honorable Edward J. Markey December 16, 1986 Chairman After use of the UE&C three color printed form was discontinued, incident reportr were copied and distributed as follows: a copy was provided to the NHY security department supervisor, S. Joseph Ellis; a copy was provided to the assistant construction director, John Powell; as previously described, a copy was provided to the worker's supervisor; and, a copy was filed on site.
In or about June - July 1994, when the NHY security department commenced operational control of security at the site, current incident reports and evidence transmittals were filed <!. the construction security building. The historical record set of security reports which previcusly had been filed at the construction security building were pli ed in storage at the temporary office trailer assigned to the NHY security department. Subsequently, security reports have been filed at the NHY security building, as i
that building became available for permanent occupancy.
4(c). You have requested additional information concerning the non-retention of the pre-1984 incident reports and the pre-November 1982 evidence transmittals.
Because there is no federal regulatory requirement governing
Hencrable Edward J. Markey December 16, 1936 Chairman the re:ention or s:crage of records such as incident reports, these documents were not classified for retentien under the New Hampshire Yankee Nuclear Production Records Management Program (NPRM) and were not forwarded to the Seabrook Yankee Document Controi Center (SBYDCC) for micr0 filming, indexing, s:Orage and dispositica. Rather, given their non-classified status, the historical record set i of security reports was stored in a temporary office trailer assigned to the NHY secur :y department. During the week of October 20, 1985, the security department was in the process c_ =cving materials, including equipment and uniforms, from a double-wide trailer previcusly used, as a security 1
department office to a single-wide trailer which was '
- one-third as large. In the course of this =cve, while J
viewing the materials to be transferred fr:m the double-wide trailer, S. Joseph Ellis, the NHY security department i superviser, determined that the single-wide trailer would l l
l not be safficiently large to contain all of the materials l previously held in the double-wide trailer. This included 4
five file cabinets. Mr. Ellis under:cok a preliminary review of the documents in the file cabine:s, and concluded j that the cabinets contained duty legs, vis;;or's legs, gate legs, site checkpoin: z;gn-;n-logs, and re'.ated i
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Honorable Edward J. Markey December 16, 1986 Chairman correspondence regarding checkpoint sites. Mr. Ellis does not have a specific memory of viewing either incident reports or evidence transmittals in the file cabinets. The documents in the file cabinets were voluminous. They were not required to be retained under governing recordkeeping rules and regulations, the efore, because there was no room in the new security trailer, Mr. Ellis verbally directed that the documents be discarded at that time. This was done by workers assisting in the moving process.
There is a three-page document '4hich appears to list certain records previously stored in the security trailer. ,
However, in view of the fact that the underlying records are not available, the~ accuracy of the listing cannot be j
. L confirmed with any degree of certainty. In any event, we are providing a copy of that document herewith. We also note that, in isolated instances, pre-1984 copies of j incident reports, from time to time, may have been included !
I i in other files, including personnel files. Where ;
discovered, such reports have been and will be forwarded to you. During the course of our continuing search, a number of additional incident reports have been found, for example, s i
I attached to documents in personnel files and other files.
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These are currently being produced.
(Dec. Nos 1355 - 1490),
4(d). As best determined, information in the incident reports was set forth in summary fashion, generally without detail, in supervisor's daily activity reports. Those supervisor's records, in the majority of instances, simply list the number of incident reports and occurrence.s on the site for a particular 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> shift. The supervisor
records were compiled for purposes of computing, ame..g other ;
things, necessary manpower resourte predictions. We have provided copies of the nupervisor's daily activity raports which refer to drug or alcohol related incidents. The names of identified individuals, as in prior docunent productions,
' i have been deleted.
Another document which appears to summari=e, collect or include information contained in incident reports is in the P'
form of a summary list of centrolled substances confiscated i
during 1982. We have been unabla to confirm the accuracy or !
.l reliability of the information on the list. Nor can we l identify who wrote the document or the purpose for which it 1
was written. It is important to note that it cannot be j established whether this list, in fact, accurately 1
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corresponds to 1982 incident reports. The information in the document generally consists of the following: date, a s ,
description of controlled substance, name of worker, and name of security officer or supervisor. While we caution that there is no basis of reliability, we provide the list with names deleted since it may be deemed within the ambit of question 4(d).
With ressect to other documents within paragraph 4(d) i that may include incident report information, as you are aware, there was an incident that occurred on January 31, 1980. A werker, who had been employed as an ironworker by a Massachusetts subcontractor, was brought to Exeter Hospital where the :rker died from an alcohol overdose. That worker has been publicly identified as S.B. Cross. This incident l vas referred to at the initiation of your investigation in 1 October and Movember, 1986. At the time of your original l
inquiry, NHY sought to obtain information regarding the i incident frem a local of!icial who advised that the worker had been taken to the Exeter Hospital from an area off site.
Through further investigation, it was later determined that l
- the werkeilhad been drinking on site. NHY has continued to seek to; determine the facts relating to the death of the i
worker. Additional information relating to this matter was i
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Honorable Edward J. Markey December 16, 1936 j Chairman recently discovered, and, accordingly, we bring the j following to your attention. i On Friday, December 12, 1986, NHY was advised that during UE&C's regular review of its records in connection with business matters unrelated to the Subcommittee's inquiry, a UE&C employee engaged in reviewing records inadvertently discovered a file in which were found documents relating to the death of the worker Cross. UE&C t
immediately brought the matter to our attention. Since NHY did not have these documents, we requested that UE&C provide :
us copies in order that we could submit the documents to j you. UE&C did so, and enclosed herewith are documents summari:ing an investigation into the death that was conducted in February, 1980.
4(e). This question inquires as to whether incident reports and evidence transmittals are in the possession of ;
i any contractor or local law enforcement or government s
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incident reports were not requested by the police and, thc.efore, were not provided.
- 5. As stated in our prior responses, in February, 1993, project management was formally notified by the Seabrook Police Department that prosecution would not be instituted because of evidentiary problems including that, in many cases, there was~not a direct evidentiary chain proving that the substance seized actually belonged to a particular individual. It is in that connection that Chief Crossland wrote to PSNE on February 15, 1983. Chief Crossland raised several legal issues including: potential violations of constitutional rights which, it was suggested, would result in the supression of evidence, certain evidentiary challenges concerning the chain of custody of seized contraband; questionable methods in some searches; and, possible problems concerning the admissibility in evidence of the testimony of the security guards.
Thus, local law enforcement officials, in the exercise of their prosecutorial discretion, determined that criminal actions would not be instituted. It is clear -- but perhaps !
bears restating -- that the decision whether or not to prosecute a criminal case was within the jurisdiction of the l
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Honorable Edward J. Markey December 16, 1986 Chairman prosecuting authorities and not a decision of project management. Paragraph five of your November 19, 1986 letter suggests that, because the searches were voluntary, any constitutional questions raised by Chief Crossland were not a bar to prosecution. We, of course, cannot respond for the police department which is charged with and exercises independent jurisdiction for law enforcement. However, our counsel informs us that consent to a search is not necessarily dispositive of the constitutional issues and that the facts and circumstances of the consent determine whether constitutional standards are met. We assume that such legal issues were considered by the police and prosecuting authorities and may have been the bases, in part, for their decision not to prosecute.
Furthermore, we would note, as confirmed from the incident reports provided, that only small amounts of marihuana were involved consisting generally of a marihuana reach, residue or seeds of marihuana. We are informed by I our legal counsel that possession of such small amounts of i
marihuana would be subject to criminal prosecution only for '
the lesser crime of possession for personal use. Further, the limited resources available to local law enforcement authorities also may have been a f actor considered by the l
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po, lice department and prosecutors in reaching their l independent determination not to prosecute.
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of construction security management and S. Joseph Ellis, the t
NHY security department supervisor, did discuss these issues with the Seabrook Police Department. Moreover, we would point out that, although the police did not institute ,
i criminal actions, project management undertook appropriate j disciplinary action to terminate employees found to have i
possessed controlled substances.
I 6(a). Controlled substances found or seiced were i
retained in a locked, double-door evidence locker located in I the construction security building.
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substances transferred to law enforcement a'thorities. In addition, a description of the substance was reflected on i the related incident report. !
I 6(c). This question inquires of the procedures and periods for holding controlled substances on site. The t i
policy established was that in instances where such i
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Honorable Edward J. Markey December 16, 1986 Chairman to the Seabrook Police Department. The police, however, did not immediately assume custody of such substances. In that regard, common sense dictates that the Seabrook Police Department would -- as they in fact did -- decline to dispatch a cruiser and police officers to Seabrook station to pick up a marihuana roach. Project management accordingly implemented procedures to ensure the security of ,
such substances.
To provide further information relating to this question, we have compiled several charts analyzing the available incident reports for each year from 1982 through :
1986. (Doc. Nos. 752 - 776) These charts are divided into years and the two general categories of drugs or alcohol.
Each chart contains the following information for each -
incident report date, description of the incident, description of the substances seized, amount seized, and name of the reporting security officer. Significantly, with respect to questions nos. 6 and 7 concerning the holding of controlled substances on site, the charts show that of the 116 total incident reports in the applicable four year period, 105 concerned small amounts of marihuana in the form of roaches, seeds, residue, paraphernalia, and the like, j
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i Given the foregoing, no average length of retention time
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transmittals to local police must be viewed in the context l of the small amounts seized on any specific occasion. In 1 fact, given the response time required by the police department -- a matter which NHY did not control -- it was necessary that those small amounts of substances be stored
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6(a) above, NHY did, securely holding the substances until the Seabrook Police Department assumed custody.
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6(g). The policy instituted by the security department was that when a controlled substance was sei:ed, the Seabrook Police Department was to be notified by telephone.
As a general rule, the police assumed custody of the substances as officers were dispatched to the site. At J various points, NHY security department supervisor, b
S. Joseph Ellis, contacted the Seabrook Police Department and requested that the department institute a practice for more immediate pickup. However, once again, given the small amount of substance, the Seabrook Police made an independent judgment as to the infeasibility and impracticality of dispatching officers and a vehicle on an immediate basis.
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l 7(a). As explained in paragraphs 1(c) and (e), there were occasions in which, for example, the marihuana residue 4
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i 7(b). The documentation, if any, is previously described in paragraphs 1(c) and (e).
7(c). The information with respect to the disposition of such substances is referred to in paragraphs.l(c) and (e) ,
and 7(a), (b) above. }
8(a), (c) With respect to your questions regarding the employee termination table, the following may clarify the ' '
matter. The figures for total records reviewed stated in paragraph 1 - 716, paragraph 2 - 6800 and paragraph 4 -
r 3400, represent all records on site that are available to I and have been reviewed by NEY for the time period 1976 to the present, other worker personnel records, including those of subcontractors, are not located on site and may remain in the possession of applicable contractors. For example, the reference in paragraph 4 to 3400 records
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8(b). of the 6800 manual workers terminated from 1984 through 1986, 1406 were terminated for cause, which includes, among other reasons, excessive absenteeism, refusal to follow orders and other similar infractions. In -
connection with this response, we would note that in re-reviewing the 6800 UE&C files, the UE&C staff discovered three additional workers whose records reflect references to alcohol and drugs. Therefore, the figure 26 on the chart should be 29.
C). The Fitness For Duty Program became effective March 3, 1986, and the drug screening program which is a sub-element thereof commenced on April 4, 1986. Through December 10, 1986 five thousand six hundred and twenty six, (5626) individuals have been tested. (This represents an additional 205 individuals tested since the November 14, 1986 NHY response). To date, in accordance with NHY policies, all individuals who have tested positive have either been terminated or have voluntarily disengaged from employment at Seabrook station.
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employment.and are notified of the chemical screening requirements. The NHY drug screening program, including the -
notice given and the unannounced re-testing requirement, is described in our prior letters. We would note that no NHY staff member has ever failed drug testing and it has not i been necessary to terminate any staff member for drug or alcohol abuse.
NHY standard contract terms and agreements include a ;
requirement for chemical screening. Contract personnel, that is non-NHY personnel, who work for various contractors ;
on site, are tested on the first day they report to the station for work. 1
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which are voluminous, totalling approximately 3500 pages.
That review of the entire set of minutes for this five-year period revealed only three minutes which contain references I
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During the period 1984 through 1986, weekly meetings were held by the NHY director of construction, PSNH, UEAC, and various contractors. Minutes were not maintained of these meetings.
There were construction related meetings which occurred on an irregular basis from 1981 through 1984. These 4
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were not maintained of these meetings.
- 14. The 1979 investigation at Seabrook station was initiated to uncover and deter drug abuse on site. In or about March 1979, Herbert W. Bean of PSNH corporate security requested that the investigation be undertaken. Mr. George Hester, UE&C security supervisor, was delegated to establish the plans and operational goals. Mr. Hester met with the Detective Division of the New Hampshire State Police, and
, with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department. No correspondence relating to these meetings is known to have
{ been made nor was any located. The investigation started on April 11, 1979.
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- 17. The medical records reviewed include records filed in connection with workmen's compensation cases. The records are cross referenced to an employee card file system arranged by employee in alphabetical order. One card is established for each employee listing all workmen's compensation cases initiated for that individual. We have counted those cards. There are 6,590 people involved in the 10,607 medical records relating to workmen's compensation cases.
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
This letter provides updated information concerning the New Hampshire Yankee (NHY) Seabrook nuclear power plant. As you may be aware, in late 1986, the former Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power under the Chairmanship of Congressman Edward J. Markey conducted an investigation of allegations of drug and alcohol abuse at the Seabrook construction site. That investigation was concluded in January, 1987. While not aware of any ongoing investigation by your Subcommittee, 1."dY is providing your Suht.ommittee, which now has general jurisdiction over nuclear energy facilities, with an updated set of records, including materials previously provided to the former Subcommittee, as supplemented by records not then available as well as copies P.O. Box 300. Seabrook, NH 03874 . Telephone (603) 474 9574
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By way of background, approximately seventeen hundred and fifty records (1750) and related information set forth in interrogatory answers, as further summarized in chart i form, were submitted by NEY in late 1986 to the former Subcommittee in response to requests for information concerning unsubstantiated allegations of widespread substance abuse at the Seabrook construction site.
Throughout November and December, NHY produced all available l
incident reports and other security records that had been j searched for and retrieved from the NHY files.1 NHY also j submitted detailed answers to questions and prepared - '
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as follows: an incident report is written by a security officer on duty at the site. If a security officer discovered the presence or use of alcohol or a controlled substance, a report of the incident was prepared. The form of incident report would provide a brief description of the incident, the worker if identified, the date, the time and the security officer involved. If the seized item was a controlled substance, the substance was turned over to the local police with an accompanying evidence transmittal form.
It is such incident reports and other records which were furnished by NHY. As noted below, a duplicate record set is being produced for your subcommittee files.
Honorcblo Philip Sharp, July 2, 1987
, Chcirmen summaries set forth in analytical documents. Given the broad range of documents requested, with production required on an extraordinarily expedited schedule,a the NHY document search conducted was as comprehensive as possible given the time allotted. Finally, in January, 1987, NHY received the last document request and submitted records in response, thereby completing the series of document requests and record production. Thereafter, our legal counsel was informed that the staff of the former Subcommittee had i
completed its review, that NHY was not required to produce !
any further records, and that the staff had drafted a final !
report.
1 The compilation of information to respond to the former Subcommittee's requests was assigned top priority within NHY. I designated a staff group to respond as quickly as possible and I directed that all involved personnel were, as necessary, authorized to work on an overtime basis, including nights, weekends and holidays to respond promptly to the requests for information and documents. The NHY staff worked long, hard and for.many hours to file comprehensive responses. To provide some perspective of the scope of the effort in which NHY engaged and of the work expended, it is estimated from l i
time records that, in the two and a half (2h) month period from September 15, 1986 to December 1, 1986, NHY had expended approximately 3,686 hours0.00794 days <br />0.191 hours <br />0.00113 weeks <br />2.61023e-4 months <br /> (of which 533 hours0.00617 days <br />0.148 hours <br />8.812831e-4 weeks <br />2.028065e-4 months <br /> were overtime) compiling information to respond to the former Subcommittee's questions and document requests relating to these allegations as well as other information requests submitted concerning emergency response procedures.
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- Chairman Contemporaneous with the closure of the above described proceedings by the former Subcommittee, in December 1986 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) also issued a lengthy ninety seven page report of the on-site inspection the NRC had conducted. This report encompassed the period up to December, 1986 and continuing review by the NRC is, of course, ongoing. That NRC report found that the anonymous allegations concerning drug and alcohol abuse were "not substantiated" and concluded that while "there was some indication of substance abuse, . . . the licensee enhanced
[its) basic drug and alcohol abuse control program to identify and minimize the effects of substance abuse. There are no identified equipment def_ciencies resulting from this allegation. The licensee took appropriate corrective actions where instances of drug or alcohol abuse were identified." (A copy of this NRC report is enclosed).
In this regard and as further background, I would note that, since commencement of the Seabrook project, we have been committed to banning alcohol and controlled substances from the site. To that end, project management implemented a number of aggressive measures designed to deter the use of alcohol and controlled substances and to detect their
Honorablo Philip Shtrp, July 2, 1987 Chairman presence on site. The measures in effect at Seabrook were and are among the strongest at any nuclear plant in the ,
United States. The effectiveness of such procedures strongly disproves the allegations -- which have never been substantiated -- of widespread drug and alcohol abuse at Se abrook. To the contrary, the intensive review and analysis undertaken to compile the information requested not only persuasively demonstrated that the allegations were unfounded, but also served to reaffirm the effectiveness of the detection and prevention programs instituted at Se abrook. 8 8
For your information, it may be noted that, since the beginning of construction work at Seabrook, there have existed programs and practices designed to enforce the prohibition of drugs and alcohol on site. Among the '
preventive and detection programs implemented to deter such activities were (1) random searches of vehicles; (2) searches of entering and exiting personnel and of containers such as lunchboxes carried to and from the site; (3) surveillance by a drug detecting dog which regularly monitored parking areas, work site areas and various other places covering the plant site and related areas; (4) the Employee Allegation Resolution Program which was established as an employee notification process to encourage workers to convey information and concerns pertaining to the facility, including information with respect to alcohol and drug abuse; and (5) a man'datory drug screening program implemented by NHY for all employees and the employees of independent contractors hired, for example, by construction ,
companies and subcontractors. The extensive !
investigation and analysis conducted by project j management, by the NRC, and submitted to the prior l Subcommittee reflects the effectiveness of these i programs and we believe serves to reaffirm that neither drug nor alcohol abuse negatively affected the quality and safety of Seabrook.
l 4 Henorablo Philip Shtrp, July 2, 1987 Chairman Subsequent to document production in the above-described proceedings and the disbanding of the formerly constituted Subcommittee, no additional requests for documents or information were directed to NHY. However, NHY continued to conduct an internal review to devise means to further strengthen its drug / alcohol programs and security procedures. Indeed, because of difficulties encountered in document retrieval which became apparent in the course of the original search conducted to compile records, we at NHY determined that certain of our existing recordkeeping procedures were not consonant with the high standards which NHY seeks to meet. Therefore, the NHY staff sought ways to 4
improve those procedures and to draft new rules which would more effectively coordinate the NHY security recordkeeping systems and procedures for documenting drug or alcohol related incidents and would enhance expeditious recovery of l 1
documents fzera the record system. In furtherance of this '
effort, over the past several months, consideration was l
given to revision of the rules that govern custody and control of sWestances found on site, the compilation and generation of records relating to such incidents and the procedures for the drug detection program utilizing the K-9 detection dog. Revised procedures in these two armat wora, b-e _ - W
.s H2norablo Philip Sh0rp, July 2, 1987 Chairman in fact, promulgated in May, 1987, and commencing last month NHY instituted, the new procedures on an operational basis.
(copies of two such revised security procedures are enclosed herewith.)
In connection with the rece'nt implementation of these procedures -- particularly those governing standardization of the generation and retention of records concerning drug or alcohol related incidents, an issue was raised and brought to my attention with respect to the status of other records predating the new procedures which were not j discovered and produced in the original record search, including, for example, an incident report which had been discovered by NHY after that record production. This incident report concerned the discovery on June 9, 1986, of approximately two ounces of a white substanca believed to contain cocaine which was found near the exitway from the secure area on site. The substance was transmitted to the l Seabrook Police Department for analysis. While an incident i report of a cocaine seizure three days later on June 12, l l
1986 had been discovered and accordingly was included in the original document production, it appears that this earlier June 9, 1986 record through inadvertence was not in the
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Furthermore, to confirm that the cocaine substances were, in fact, transmitted to the Seabrook Police Department for destruction, we obtained from the Department, and are submitting herewith, the petition filed with the Court for destruction of the two substances and the police laboratory analysis request.5 I would note that these two cocaine-related incidents were isolated ones. In fact, as
- The internal review of our security record system and implementation of the new procedures will ensure that such misfiling does not recur and that documentation of each incident will be governed by standardized procedures as set forth in the May, 1987 revisions. In this regard, the NHY procedures will be beyond those which are required by law. While applicable federal rules and regulations governing the recordkeeping requirements for collection, storage and maintenance of safety-related and quality assurance records for nuclear power plants would not require the retention of such security records, we at NHY have decided to ensure the continued retainage of such records, notwithstanding the lack of any such legal obligation. Thus, the records will be kept in a central repovitory and will be available for future refer &nce.
5 We assume these documents have already been filed with the former Subcommittee because our counsel was informed that the Seabrook Police Department produced its corresponding copies of documents relating to evidence transmittals of contraband that had been discovered on site. However, because we do not have access to the Seabrook Police Department records produced, we cannot confirm this and are providing extra copies of the pertinent documents.
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Honorable Philip Sharp, July 2, 1987 Chairman the security reports produced to the former Subcommittee and provided herewith demonstrate, in virtually all cases where prohibited substances were discovered, it,was marihuana and beer that were most generally found. Furthermore, the nmall amounts of marihuana discovered in searches were generally in the form of marihuana residue.
In conclusion, enclosed herewith are copies of the prior record filings by NHY. This will provide a set of documents to replicate for your Subcommittee files the record set that had been previously submitted by NHY, as supplemented further to include the past NHY written submissions, the revised procedures for control of contraband and found property, the revised procedures for K-9 drug detection, and the December 19, 1986 NRC report of the on-site inspection.
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As in the past, NHY will continue to cooperate with your j
Subcommittee to the full extent possible. If you have any i
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most willing and pleased to speak with you.
Very truly yours,
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Dear Mr. Chairman:
This will refor to your letter of November 6, 1987 which requested that New Hampshire Yankee (NHY) produce updated incident reports from October 1986 to the present and the number of terminations within that period relating to drugs and alcohol. Your letter stated that this information was l requested by Congressman Edward J. Markey.
As you know, in the 99th Congress, Congressman Markey, who then chaired the former Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power, conducted an investigation that extended from October to December 1986 concerning what were characterized as allegations of rampant drug and alcohol abuse during construction of the Seabrook nuclear power plant. We were informed that the investigation was concluded al=ost a year ago. In January 1987, New Hampshire Yankee received notice from Congressman Markey's office that NHY had fulfilled its response and had provided all of the information requested. NHY received no additional requests and, in fact, hatrd nothing further at all. The 99th Congress adjourned. Upon the convening of the 100th Congress, the former Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power was disbanded, and a new Subcommittee on Energy and Power under your chairmanship was established. NHY was not notified of, or aware of, any further investigation, and no additional requests for information were directed from the Subcommittee. Notwithstanding that, in its continuing efforts to improve its programs, NHY conducted an independent internal review to strengthen its drug-alcohol prevention and detection programs and security procedures. Thus, in the spring of 1987, new enhanced security procedures governing P.O. Box 300. Seabrock. NH 03574. Telephone (603) 474 9574
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Following that July submission, NHY again received no further requests. Then, suddenly, some ten months after the past investigation closed, a member of Congressman Marbay's staffmadeanewdemandfo{forthwithproductionofall records up to the present. Given that NHY was not and is not aware of any present investigation by your Subcommittee, and given the closure of the investigation conducted during the 99th Congress and concluded in January 1987, I frankly was at a loss to understand this renewed request for document production. Therefore, I wrote to Congressman Markey on October 15, 1987 stating our confusion over the request for
- information. A copy of this letter is attached. On October 23, a member of Congressman Markey's staff told our attorneys that our reply was unacceptable and that Mr. Markey was prepared to request that Congressman Dingell subpoena us for the information.
At that point we were faced with a dilemma. I could not authorize NHY to produce records which contain privileged and confidential employee information affecting workers at Seabrook unless and until clarification was obtained with respect to the jurisdiction under which such records were to be produced. It is for this reason that I wrote to Congressman Dingell on October 30, 1987. A copy of this ,
letter is attached. Thereafter, I received your request as t Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Given your November 6 request -- and as confirmed by our counsel -- it is appropriate to release the records to your Subcommittee as the body that now has general jurisdiction over nuclear energy matters. NHY will fully cooperate in this regard since we believe that the vigorous drug and 1
The staff member stated that a copy of the July 2, 1987 letter addressed to you as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power had not been received by Congressman Markey's office and that copies of the records referred to therein had not been produced. However, we checked the delivery papers relating to thut letter and document production, and those records reflect hand delivery of the letter to Congressman Markey's office.
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congressman Sharp December 4, 1987 alcohol detection and prevention programs in effect at Seabrook are among the strongest of any nuclear power plant in the country. Therefore, I have confidence that the review of the NHY records -- both as originally produced and as supplemented here '-- will persuasively demonstrate the effectiveness of our drug and alcohol procedures. NHY has sought, in the course of these proceedings to produce every available record, and we will continue to do so. Simply put, Seabrook has nothing to hide. We are proud of the drug and alcohol detection and prevention programs that we have in place. As I have stated several times, those programs implemented to deter drug and alcohol activities were effective and included random searches of vehicles, searches of entering and uxiting personnel, surveillance by a drug detection dog - ,who regularly monitored parking areas, work site areas and various places, covering the plant site and i related areas -- the Employee Allegation Resolution Program i and a mandatory drug screening program. This pattern of enforcement against drug and alcohol use continues to be evident from the records which are being produced herewith, including the incident reports and termination information ,
requested.
Turning, then, to the specific two categories of information which you have requested, enclosed herewith are:
first, updated copies of the incident reports through 4
November 12, 1987. (As has been the prior practice, the names of identifiable individuals have been deleted in order to protect the confidentiality and privacy interests of workers.) Second, with respect to the numbers of 3
terminations from the period October 1986 through the present, there have been eight (8) terminations relating to j drugs or alcohol. We note that in sixteen (16) cases, our chemical screening was effective in detecting drugs, to the degree that sixteen (16) persons were discovered by the program during the initial employment screening process.
. In conclusion, notwithstanding the persistance of New i i Hampshire Yankee's ef forts in these matters, it cannot be, and has not been, denied that, over the past ten years, there j have been some drug or alcohol related incidents at Seabrook.
However, these incidents were very limited. and cannot fairly
- be characterized as rampant or routine, as was claimed when the investigation was originated. It is to be emphasized, moreover, that vigorous efforts have been and will continue to be made to keep Seabrook entirely free of alcohol and d rugs . In the final analysis, the project is confident that such proscriptive efforts have been highly effective and that neither drug nor alcohol use has impacted the safety or quality of our plant -- all as further confirmed by the multi-layered review and quality assurance programs that l
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I trust the enclosed information answers the requests '
, stated in your letter. We stand ready to cooperate fully with you and your Subcommittee on any questions you may have relating to this issue.
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Dear Congressman Markey:
1 On October 9, 1987, an attorney of the Ropes & Gray law firm in Boston, !
Massachusetts, received a telecopy of your October 6 letter addressed to me. l Despite the fact that I have not received, at the New Hampshire Yankee offices, I the original of your letter, I felt it was important to respond.
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We are aware that unsubstantiated allegations regarding drug and alcohol l
use at Seabrook Station have been made by you in the past. However, we responded promptly and fully to each and every one of th; extensive information request $
made by you as chairman of a congressional subcommittee.
Frankly, I am confused by your latest request for informatioa. Our Ropes
& Gray counsel in this matter informed me in mid-January of 1987 that your requests for information had been fully met. Nevertheless, as a courtesy we sent on July 2, 1987 to the the Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman, Congressman Philip R. Sharp all relevant information relating to this matter. Our records confirm that a copy of the cover letter to Chairman Sharp was hand delivered to your office on July 6, 1987.
To the best of our understanding, we have fulfilled all of our obligations relating to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Dear Cair:
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Durirg the 99th Ccngress, then Energy and Conservation Subcamittee CMirman Ederd Markey ccrducted an investigatico into his allegaticos of
,ranpant drts and alcohol abuse during constructico of the Seabrcok nuclear facility. We believe that we acted in gccd faith in responding fully to Mr.
Markey's dmands for informaticn. As might be expec*d, the issue attracted a significant anount of attention frcm the news nedia.
- To ensure tMt such serioas allegaticns were fully addressed, we updated Energy ~ and P>er Subccr.mittee Cairman Philip SMrp, supplying hl:n and his staf f with all pertinent infocmatico en this natter on July 6 of this year. l Our records confirm that a copy of the cover letter to Mr. Sharp was hand delivered to Mr. Kirkey en tMt day.
I as surprised, therefore, when Mr. Markey recently wrote to ne !
requesting that w supply additional informatico on this matter to him, referencing the investigatico that took place under his chairmanship a year ago. In my written response to Mr. Markey dated Oc*r 15, I reminded him of our nest recent contact with Mr. Sharp's subcamittee m hily 6. In addition, I scinted cut that in January,1987, cur attorney was inferned by a nmter of Mr. Markey's staff that investigaticn by the ccogresacss subcamittee in the 99th Ccrgress was caplate and a final report was in preparatico. ,
On Cettbe.r 23, Iarry Sidman of Mr. Markey's staff called Roges and Gray, i cur attorneys in Boston, and told than that my reply to the Congressman was I l
totally unneceptable. He then said that Mr. Markey was prepared to have you '
subscena us for this information. i I wnt to assure you that we have been fully and ccepletely cocperative with Congressional subecmnittees in the past, and we will centinue to be cocperative in the future. For the record, I would like to give ycu sme perspective en the effort required to res;crd to Mr. Markey's subcamittee requests in 1986. Between the dates of 10/28/86 and 12/1/86 alone, we devoted cnore than 1,345 manhours of effort in respcodits to Pepresentative Kirkey's unspecified drug and alectol allegaticns. Cwrall, between Septerber 15, 1986, and January 15, 1987, nere than 3,680 total manhours of New Hanpshire Yankee ef fort were expended in ressendirg to the drug and alcohol investiga-tien, as well as several other of the Ehezgy and Conservation Subccmnittee's requesta for infocmation.
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I have attached materials we rcutinely send to our e@loyees, as well as the exchange of correspondence with Mr. Ksrkey. If we at Seabrcok can be of '
further assistance to you or to Cairman Sharp, we will gladly resgend.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
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t y Ted C. Feigenbaum Vice President Pub 8c Service of New Hampshire March 11, 1988 New Hampshire Yankee Division NYN-88030 Mr. Victor Nerses, Project Manager Project Directorate I-3 Division of Reactor Projects U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
Dear Mr. Nerses:
I am writing to you because I am alarmed at the recent (March 3, 1988)
Associated Press newspaper articles associated with Mr. Markey's public responses concerning the NRC evaluation of his investigative report on alleged drug and alcohol abuse at the Seabrook Nuclear Power Station.
As the NRC has done, NHi has carefully examined the report page by page.
My staff informs me that they have found no new issues raised by this report and that all specifically identifiable issues have been previously reviewed and docu-mented as having no bearing on the quality and safety of Seabrook Station design, construction, testing and operations.
I want to apprise you of the full extent, as well as the status, of our response to Mr. Markey's report because a number of the allegations made in the report would have fallen outside the scope of reports considered to be routine or which would have required a report to the NRC at the time.
First, our staff undertook a page by page review of the entire report to analyze its accuracy, to determine whether there was subscantiation for any of the allegations contained therein and to ensure that, where varranted, additional review would be conducted. That effort has been completed. The documented investigation details, as well as the conclusion that no new nuclear safety related issues have been raised in the report, have been made available to the NRC Senior Resident Inspector.
Second, based on the completion of that effort, Mr. Edward A. Brown, President of New Hampshire Yankee, has submitted a brief letter to Mr. Markey, 1 informing him of these facts. A copy of Mr. Brown's letter is attached. The !
Markey report clearly contains numerous inaccurate and unsubstantiated allegations on which we cannot take further action without Mr. Markey providing us with factual details or more reasonable substantiation. Should he do so, we are fully prepared l
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Third, we are in the process of finishing a more extensive document that is primarily designed for our own internal use and the use of our Joint Owners in !
response to Mr. Markey's report. We have also apprised the Senior Resident Inspetor of this ef fort and have told him that it will be made available to him upon its completion, which is now targeted for Friday, March 18, 1988. This docu- {
ment is not intended to respond point by point to the Markey Report because the I report is so inaccurate and filled with errors. Rather, it addresses the more sensationalized and flagrantly abused issues that have been so frequently repeated in the press.
Finally, we have undertaken efforts to clarify the record associated with the submittal of an affidavit to Mr. Markey deposed by Mr. John Powell. I am con- ]
1 cerned that the affidavit, taken alone, is misleading on two important points. '
First, in Mr. Powell's third statement, he says "I! a substantial amount of controlled substance or alcohol were found on site, I ordinarily would have been contacted and would have been informed." This statement is entirely true for inci-dents known to be, or even potentially related to his role as Assistant Construction i Director on the site. However, the referenced incidents occurred at site locations i either already turned over to the Operations disciplines or in the final stages of turnover closeout. Thus, absent cause to believe that the incidents were clearly construction personnel related, construction management including Mr. Powell would i
not normally have been contacted or otherwise informed of the incidents. j Second, Mr. Powell states in his sixth statement that ".... I recommended to the Director of Construction that Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories (PTL) be discharged, and within a few days the company was dismissed from further work at the site." In fact, there was no determination of guilt or negligence on the part of any PTL employee and no potential nuclear safety significant issues have been raised. Therefore, a more orderly transition of the associated project respon-sibilities occurred. Due to non-nuclear safety concerns related to the December 1985 marijuana security incident report associated with a PTL assigned work loca-tion, further coupled with the then on going rampdown and consolidation of site i construction related services, the PTL contract was terminated on March 14, 1986. l It was subsequently extended to March 28, 1986 in order to complete outstanding ;
paperwork but UE&C assumed responsibility for lab work from that time forward. !
In order to clarify the record associated with these issues, please find attached to this letter two affidavits that resulted from our Employee Allegations Resolution investigation. The affidavits are from Mr. John Powell, Assistant Construction Director, and Mr. George R. Gram, then Director of Construction, and serve to clarify the previous affidavit submitted by Mr. Powell on February 26, 1988.
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In conclusion, I would like to state that we have made every effort to comply fully with Mr. Markey's requests for information and feel that we hava been entirely forthright and complete in doing so. We are greatly concerned, however, that Mr. Markey is continuing with his attempts to influence both NRC decisions and public opinion based on less than full or accurate representation of the facts.
I trust that this letter will help to resolve any concern created by Mr. Markey's public or written responses to the NRC staff review and conclusions associated with his report.
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On January 27. 1988, you released a document entitled "An Investigative Report: Drug and Alcohol Use at tha Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant." In this document you express your personal views on the subject of alleged drag and alcohol use at Seabrook Station.
As is our practice regarding all allegations, NRY has undertskan a review of the report to analyze its accuracy, to determine whether there was substantiation for any of the allegations contained therein and to ensure that, if appropriate, we have re-checked quality assurance.
After careful and extensive reverification efforts on our part, we can state that no new issues have been raised in your report. All issues have been previously reviewed and documented as having no bearing on the quality and safety of Seabrook Station design and construction.
Apart from the inaccurate and unsubstantiated allegations, I must protest the manner in which you released your charges. The document was pre-released to the press without notice to New Hampshire Yankee. Even after we began to get specific questions from the press, your staf f refused to provide us with a copy of the report.
During the development of the report, we willingly provided all information requested. It appears that those who wrote the report used unverified and frequently unsworn statements, did not check f acts, did not make follow-up inquiries of NHY, and did not grant us the opportunity to rebut the errors and misstatements. Conclusions apparently were reached in the same manner. This approach does not lead to the truth.
In addition, the report ignores our strong commitment to anti-drug and alcohol detection and prevention programs, which are among the most forceful in effect anywhere.
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Putec Ser%ce of New HampeNro pogo 2 Congressman Edward J. Markey March 11, 1988 We wish to state again, that should you be willing or able to provide us with factual details or reasonable substantiation for any allegations, we will investigate thoroughly and take specific and appropriate actions to the full extent necessary. Otherwise, we consider this matter to be closed.
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- 1. From March 1984 to september 1986, I served as Assistant construction Director during the construction of the seabrook nuclear power plant. In general, my day to day work involved overseeing construction work at the plant to coordinate work among the various contractors so that construction would proceed in a timely and proper fashion. In that regard, I assisted the Construction Director Georgs Gram. On a daily basis, my work included maintaining contact with the sub-sentractors and workers on site.
- 2. A few days befera February 26, 1984, I received a telephone call from one philip Greenberg who represented to me that he was with Congressman Markey's office.
Mr. Orpenberg specifically told me that he was calling from what he described as the Rayburn Congressional Office in Washington, D.C. Mr. Greenberg stated that he -
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- 3. Mr. Greenberg asked me whether I was aware that there was found cocaine approximately totalling 100 grams within the protected area at seabrook in June itse on
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two occasions within three days, and I truthfully stated I was not aware of that. However, Mr. Greenberg failed to inform me that there were eeourity incident reports prepared regarding the discovery of the occaine and did not tell ma that the cocaine had been transmitted to the seabrook Police Department for destruction.
- 4. Mr. Greenberg said he would draft an Affidavit for me.
In fact, the first two Affidavits Mr. Greenberg drafted were inaccurate. I informed him that I would not sign an Affidavit which did not contain accurate information.
The descriptions set forth in this Affidavit will provide a fuller description of the events.
- 5. The Affidavit Mr. Greenberg drafted does not refer to the fact that, in the normal course, I would not have had access to all security incident reports for the site. Indeed, during the summer of 1sas, including the month of June of 1984, I was working as the Assistant construction Director on the construction division for New Hampshire Yankee. This construction division wee a l separate administrative division from the New Nampshire Yankee plant operating division. The usual procedure was that, upon completion of construction of a heilding or f acility, that building or facility would be "turned over" from the construction unit to the plant operating division. I an informed that the areas to which Mr.
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Thus, these areas Would have been under the management and administration of the operations department rather than the construction division in which I worked.
Moreover, Nr. Greenberg failed to ask me whether Peter McKinnon informed =s about these cocaine discoveries. I would have responded that Mr. McKinnon had not. '
- 4. The Affidavit drafted by Mr. Groonborg also refers to an incident involving the discovery of marijuana in the facility of Pittsburgh Testing Leberatories. Again, Mr.
Greenberg did not inform me that the insident reports and evidence transmittal to the Seabrook Police Department in this matter had been produced to Congressman Markey over a year age. Med Mr. Greenberg I so inquired -- and in order to complete the accuracy of the Affidavit he prepared == 2 would have explained that there was an incident where Peter McNinnon informed me that he had reason to believe that there might be marijuana at the Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories (PrL) facility. Thereafter, in Doctabar 1985, a small
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- 7. In conclusion, I would state that 2 have been in the nuclear construction field for approximately 22 years.
During that time, I have baan associated with nuclear plante at is different sitas. During the years that I worked at Nav Hampshire Yankee as Assistant Construction Director, there were prograss in place to deter and detect the presence of drugs and alcohol. It is my opinion that those programe were effective. As I have i stated, in my judgment, no drug or alochel problems at seabrook have had any impact on safety related systems or construction. Further, in my judgment, there are no major problems at seabrook in terms of euhatance abuse.
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- 1. I was the Director of Construction at the Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant. I held that position from March 1984 to November 1986. I am currently Executive Director of Emergency Planning and Community Relations for New Hampshire Yankee (NHY). Among my duties as Director of Construction was management authority for overseeing the progress of the construction at Seabrook Station. My duties included management and coordination of the construction by the major contractor, United Engineers and Constructors (UE&C) and also management and coordination of the construction work by the many sub-contrac tors .
- 2. During the construction period from March 1984 to November 1986, the executive administration of New Hampshire Yankee included: (a) a construction division of which I was the Director, and (b) a management administration division for production and operation of the plant.
Essentially, the construction division would oversee the building of the various systems, buildings and facilities in the plant, then, when a system, building and facility was completed, the completed elements would be "turned over" to the jurisdiction of production and operation for planned operat' ion. Before such turnover, a complete checklist would be performed on all construction work that had been performed on the parti-cular elements. In this turnover phase, as Director of Construction, I and my staff would follow standard procedurea for the complete review prior to turnover of the system, building or facility to NHY plant management.
- 3. On December 2 - 3, 1985, I was informed by John Powell, who worked as my Assistant Director of Construction, that a search had been conducted in the offices of Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories (PTL) and that a smal1 vile con-taining marijuana had been found. To seek to determine who had access to !
the marijuana, an invisible dye was placed on the vile containing the marijuana. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Powell informed me that traces of the dye had been discovered on a water cooler in the PTL laboratory and a hand of one of the workers. It was not possible, however, to prove exactly who had touched the marijuana. I was informed that the particular worker con-tended that the dye on his hand had come from his contact with the water cooler and not from contact with the marijuana container. Proof could not be established in any definitive way. However, I determined that immediate management action was required by PTL's on-site project management.
Discussions between NHY and PTL's management resulted in an unsatisfactory response by PTL. Basically, their position was that there was nothing they could do because of the lack of conclusive proof of any individual's involvement. I then concluded that conservative action should be taken and that the PTL contract would be terminated at our discretion es allowed by the existing contract.
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- 4. Therefore, I arranged for a transfer of the testing responsibilities previously provided by PTL to UE&C. The contract of Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories was terminated in March of 1986. I note that, subsequent to the contract termination, a number of PTL employees contended that there had never been any proof of involvement in the use of any drugs. Indeed, in connection with the proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, it was determined that NHY should make compensation payments to PTL workers. However, consistent with its high standards, I believe that NHY took conservative action, and acted properly in this instance. It is clear that proof could not have been and can not be established that PTL or any of its workers were involved in drug activity. In any event, I believe the incident reflects NHY's strong commitment to banning drugs from the site.
- 5. Moreover, as Construction Director, I was assured that all of the work performed by PTL was subject to rechefting and multiple layers of quality assurance. No issue associated with PTL was raised concerning the safety or quality of the plant.
- 6. In addition, I note that during the period PTL was on site from mid-1976 until March of 1986, audits on PTL activities were performed by UE&C and by Yankee Atomic Electric Company (YAEC) Quality Assurance. These audits included planned and unplanned surveillances on every day activities of the PTL laboratory for all areas of PTL laboratory testing responsibility.
No problems were identified that invalidated the quality of their test results.
- 7. In addition, from 1976 through 1984 the NRC performed numerous inspections and investigations, in the area of containment concrete alone, to verify conformance to specification codes and standards. Observation of ongoing work was an integral part of these inspections. Also, the NRC monitored and witnessed many of the rafety related concrete placements.
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- 9. I further note that the testing efforts by PTL were a support activity for Perini Construction Company, the civil structural contractor and later ;
for UE&C when UE&C assumed construction responsibilities from Perini. l Perini and UE&C reviewed the tests results reported by PTL. Thus, the nature of the tests in the area of concrete were such that no single task by itself, including by PTL, determined the acceptability of the concrete related product. Instead, one test complemented others. Therefore, any significant discrepancies would be apparent in more than one of the tests.
As an example, there were several checks of concrete quality. The constituents of concrete (water, cement, agregatef? admixtures, etc.) were sampled and tested at specified intervals as r' equi'ed r by codes, specifi- !
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- 10. For the containment concrete pours, in particular, the results of cylinder tests indicate the average actual strength of the minimum 4000 PSI mix-design was in excess of 5000 PSI. The test cylinders representing concrete used in the containment structure indicated a strength distribution range from 4400 PSI to 6000 PSI at twenty-eight (28) day intervals.
- 11. In addition, all PTL test reports were signed by qualified and certified personnel performing the tests and in addition all reports wees reviewed by the PTL supervisor or his designee.
- 12. I am further aware that the Security Incident Report and Evidence Transmittal forms regarding this matter involving PTL were produced to Congressman Markey in or about December of 1986. Congressman Markey's staff never inquired of NHY concerning this matter to det*.rmine the true facts.
- 13. During the period that I was Director of Construction at Seabrook Station, it is my opinion that the Quality Assurance Program was comprehensive and thorough and the highest quality levels were achieved for safety related construction activities in conformance with regulatory and our program requirements.
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By CHRISTOPHER CALIAHAN Associated Press Writer WASHIWICH ( AP) - A leading nuclear power critic on Thursday labeled the Nuclear Regulatory Ccmnission an "outlaw agency" for not launching an j independent investigation following evidence of drug and alcohol abuse at the Seabrook nuclear power plant. l "If a a trother who refuses to confront a child on drugs, the NRC refuses to confront the possibility of danger at Seabrook," said Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. "They have turned their backs on the people of New England and ignored their own mandate as the agency that insures nuclear plant safety."
Markey renewed his call for an independent investigation after releasing an affidavit frcm John Powell, former assistant construction director at the New Ra:rpshire nuclear power plant, that said a longtime Seabrook subcontractor was fired in 1986 for alleged drug abuse by its sployees.
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l David Scanzcani, spokesman for plant operator New Hamsphire Yankee, confirmed I that Pittsburgh Testing Iaboratories, hired in 1976 to test concrete used at the plant, was fired in 1986 following drug allegations. The allegations were never proven, he said.
I scanzoni said the work of Pittsburgh Testing, like other Seabrook i subcontractors, went through a series of rigorous tests and internal checks.
Ard he said the ecmpany's work was review".d again by New Hampshire Yankee following the drug allegations. Scanzoni said he did not know if the NRC re-checked the work af ter Pittsburgh Testing was dismissed. .
NRC Chairman Iando W. Zech Jr. , in a letter to Markey this week, said there was no need for an independent review of Seabrook's construction "in light of the extensive safety reviews."
"The NRC staff has carefully reviewed your report and advises us that no new issues have been raised to support the contention that the safe operation of the Seabrcok plant is in question due to construction deficiencies caused by drug or alechol use," Zech wrote.
He said "routine and special inspecdons" showed that Seabrook is a well-built and safe reactor.
Scanzoni released a statement frcm Powell, who retired last year, defendi.y the co many.
"tb drug or alcohol pc4% at Seabrook have had any impact on safety related systems or e.un.im at. Seabrook," Powell said. "In general terms, there have bean nsW,pcoblens at Seabrook in terms of substance abuse. There have gruir and alcohol incidents, but action was takan Scanzoni refuted the congressman's charges that New Hartpshire Yankee tried to cover up drug prcblems at the plant, noting that trost of the dev,mants cited by Markey came frcm the emtwny.
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of Ted C. Feigenbaum Vice President New Hampshire Yankee Division Public Service of New Hampshire Before the Science, Technology and Energy Committee New Hampshire House of Representatives Concerning House Bill No.1127-FN January 19 and 28,1988
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
AND PURPOSE I 2.0 BODY OF PRESENTATION 2 2.1 ?roject Assessments by ladependent Consultants 2 2.2 Project Assessments by the Naclear Regulatorv 3 Commission 2.3 Employee Allegation Resolution Program 9 2.4 Probabilistic Safety Assessment 10 2.5 Quality Assurance Program - Ysakee Atomic 11 Electric Company 2.o Start-Up and Preoperational Test Program 12 2.7 Inservice Inspection Program and Inservice 13 Test Program 2.8 Technical Specification Surveillances la 2.9 Autnorized inspection Agency 15 2.10 Project Assessments - On Going 16 2.10.1 External Organizations 16 2.10.2 Internal Organizations 17 3.0
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..) :.;TRODUCT;;N 5 PURPOSE Good morntag, my name is Ted Feigenbaum, I'm tne :?ew Hampshire Yan<ee ';ce President of Engineering and Quality Programs representing the Joint Juners of Seabrook Station.
I would .;<e your attention this morning to discus s witn you Hause Stil No. Il27-FN. This proposed House Bill vould mandate the New Hampsnire Public Utilities Commission to contract the National Academy of Science to perform a two year, independent study of the sufficiency, integrity and safety of Seabrook Station at the expense of the ratepayers - you and I.
The purpose of mv presentation ts to discourage any support of prooosed House Bill '.127-FN based on the following facts:
The Seabrook project has been subjected to numerous, independent, in-depth assessments by technical expert type consulting firms all of snich nave indicated that Seabrook Station was designed, constructed and tested in a safe, reliable manner meeting all of the latest industry codes, itindards, and NRC regulatory recuiraments.
Seaoroon's saf ety is currently and routinely being assessed by external, indepencenc organzations and internal, independent Seabrook Station organizat uis.
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. Nuclear Quality Group Independent Review Team Independent safety Engineering Group Station Operation Review Committee Nuclear Safety and Audit Review Committee Based on enese facts and others identified enrougnout this presentation, the adoption of Hoese Bill ll27-FN would be imorudent legislative action and impose unnecessary, unjustifiable costs on the ratepayers of New Hampsnire.
2.0 30DY 0F PRESENTATION 2.1 PROJECT ASSESSMENTS BY INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS To date, tne Seabroot project has been assessed by numerous, inde-t pendent management consulting firms for the purpose of evaluating project performance in the cost, schedule, design. construction, testing and quality areas.
- The direct cost of enese sasessments is well in excess of 10 million dollars witn over 30,000 mannours expended by just the consulting firms. This cost figure does not include the indirect costs associated with Seabrook Station personnel manhours. *4hile the primary purpose of these assessments was to evaluate costs and schedules to ascertain ene reasonableness the Seabrook project, many other aspects of the project were also included in these assessments. Two of the primary areas are; quality of construction and effectiveness of the quality assurance program. In four of the more comprenensive of these independent assessments, the reports 2
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Study of the Seabrook Project By Challenge Consultants, Inc.
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- Seabrook Project Management Prudence Audit By Pickard, Lowe, and Garrick, Inc.
July 1986 Evaluation of Cost and Schedule for the Seabrook Nuclear Generating Station By Tae Nielsen-Wurster Group lac.
May la, 1984 For The New England Conference of Governors, Inc.
- Review of the Reasonableness of the Cost and Management of The Seabrook Station By Touche doss and the Nielsen-Wurster Group July 1987 I would liAe to direct your attention to appendix "A" wnich identifies specific excerpts from these four independent assessments.
2.2 PROJECT ASSESSKENTS BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
- In addition to the independent oroject assessments just explained, project performance including quality programs, was continuously assessed and monitored by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This was accomplisned through the licensing process and site inspections which were conducted by NRC personnel both onsite and by their regional, technical specialists and expert consultants.
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- nere nas seen tn excess of 23,000 mannours af actuai .nscecttens conoucted by the NRC at Seabrook Station up to June af 19f6. The number of manhours reflects actual time spent performing actual tnspections and not just time spent on site. This inspection time included a number of "team type" inspections by the NRC consisting af teams of NRC specialists and experc, :echnical consultants to perform indepth reviews of documentation and inspections of station hardware. The following outline describes examples of the "team type" inspections and a brief explanation of their scope:
There were tso NRC Construction Assessment Team (CAT) insoections conducted. Both were conducted during the "heavy" construction period of the project and were intended to verify that ene as installed condition of the station met the design requirements.
One was completed in 1982 and the other in 1984. These CAT tnspections were structured on a discipline oasis, and covered all project disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls, Piping, etc. These insoections included a review of the design basis documents such as specifi-cations and drawtngs; a review of installation documents such as procedures, process sheets, erection diagrams; actual "field" inspections of station hardware such as pipe supports, cable terminations, instrumentation installation and a review of associated documentation including procurement. installation and installation inspection and test records. In addition, as part of these CAT team inspections, the NRC brought in their own Nondestructive Examination (NDE) equipment and certified examina-tion personnel for the purpose of re-examining completed work at the station and assuring the quality of safety related welds for 1
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(IDI) of the Containment Building Soray System (CBS). The purpose of this inspection was to determine whether tne design process used in constructing the plant had complied with NRC regulations and licensing commitments and if the design of the CBS system met safety standards. This consisted of a team of NRC spe-cialists and expert, technical consultants who performed a comolete assessment of the CBS system from design through installation. The SRC team reviewed the methodology of the design process; design assumptions and conclusions; design bases documents such as speci-fications, piping and instrumentation diagrams, calculations, and control wiring crawings.
After the 1984 project reorganization, the NRC conducted a spe-cial construction team inspection. The purpose of this inspection was to assess the effectiveness of the construction activities which resumed under the new site organization of 1984. This sas accomplished tnrough a multi-disciplinary review of selected portions of key, safety related systems. The overall site manage-ment was also reviewed to assess the effectiveness and adequacy of management overview in safety related activities. The conclu-sions were that the project was effectively being managed and that safety systems checked met the design.
An NRC "as-built" team inspection was conducted in March, 1986 to verify that the Service Water System, Primary Component Cooling Water System and associated electrical power supplies and distribution systems were constructed and functioning in agreement with tne Seabrook Station Final Safety Analysis Report (FS AR) description and project design documents.
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. was conducted in 1986 by an independent NRC contractor. Ine purpose of this inspection was to determine wnetner tne rechnical Specifications and the Final Safety Analysis Report were in agreement with the plants as-built configuration and whether the TS requirements were measuraole. :ncluded in ene inspection was a review of design documents and in situ plant equipment visual inspections to vertfy actual installations agreed with vartous project documents.
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I would l i .< e to taxe tnis opportunity to point out a few, very important f acts regarding SRC assessments of Seabrook Station.
Considering all of the NRC inspection actions just described, the Commission has not been required to issue any Stop Work Orders; Confirmatory Action f.etters; Level 1, 2 or 3 violations or impose any civil penalties. This is not typical in the industry and demonstrates superior quality and attention to detail.
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- 986 enrouen Juiv it. .?87 "During this assessment period, a major transition occurrec as construction and preoperational testing were completed, and startup testing and operations under the technical specifica-tions (TS) and license conditions commenced. Th rou gnou t this transitional period, the licensee's commitment to quality, along with its safety conscious attitude and management support of quality assurance (QA) initiatives has been maintained."
"Cons t ruc tion comple tion has resulted in quality hardware, wnien is being maintained at the same level. Similarly, tne Station's approacn to component problems and testing anomalies reflects the same comprehensive attitude toward corrective action that was evident during construction.
Management attention to plant readiness and independent, internal review of plant performance remains high. "
S_ ALP Reoort for Assessed Period January 1, 1985 through March 31, 1986
" Th e inspection effort during this period was far in excess of that of previous SALP periods.
An evaluation of a broad spectrum of licensee activities was necessary because of the nature of ongoing construction completion, preoperational testing, and operational preparedness activities. Hardwa re quality has been found to be in conformance with design require-ments and system installation has met licensing commitments.
The preoperational test program has confirmed the existence of quality construction with generally outstanding test results and minimal number of test exceptions."
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preoperational testing, and operational readiness."
The NRC has recognized and documented the fact that Seabrook's commitment to quality is clearly stated and provided to all it's employees and that Seabrook management recognizes the role of quality assurance and is supportive of all quality assurance fune-tions. The Commission has also noted that a strength in the Seabrook
- quality assurance program is that strong and effective corrective action is directed to the programmatic causes and extent ot a given problem, and not just to the identified deficiencies. Also the use of corrective action documents and project trending program is effective as both a problem prevention and diagnostic tool and represents another example of a Seabrook QA program strength.
All Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspection reports are on file and available for public review.
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2.3 IMPLOYEE ALLEGAIION RESOLUTION ?ROGRAM tEARP)
In addition to the system of checks and balances prevtousi:. des-cribed in my presentation this morning, I would like to incrocuce to the members of the House a separate. indepencent orogram wnien is being implemented at Seabrook Station. This program is tne "Employee Allegation Resolution Program".
The Seabrook project instituted the EAR Program in February of 1985. The charter of the EAR program is to identify, investigate, and resolve all employee concerns regarding quality or safety related issues. Quality or safety related as used in context vien the EAR program means the quality of material. parts or components and the workmanship associated with these items as they relate to the health, welfare and safety of the public. The EAR program I
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register concerns pertaining to the quality or safety of the plant without concern or fear of reprisal. The concerns of an employee l
or any other individual are reviewed and vnen necessarv additional investigation is performad. The indivacual is appraised of the i
outcome of all investigations. The identity of the individual l who registers the concern is kept in strict confidence and is l not identified to management. Seabrook management has committed to implement any corrective action resulting from the resolution of allegations.
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Commission conducts its own investigations of allegations. The NRC !
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report issued in 1987 that in the time between April 1, 1986 and
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Station was constructed in accordance with its design bases ano
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safety assessment report. This assessment provided an independent assessment of the safety of the plant using the mos modern eva- !
i luation techniques in the industry. Specific features of the station which were considered in the study included; geographic I location, design, plans for operation, maintenance and emergency i response. The m?thodology and results are documented in a 4000 page report entitled "Seabrook Station Probabilistic Safety i
Assessment, (PLG-0300, December 1983)." This study was conducted ,
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pendent Technical Review Board reviewed the study vnile in progress '
to assure the highest degree of technical quality possible. The board included Dr. Norman Rasmusson (MIT), Dr. Donald Norman (University of California-San Diego), as well as otner recognized ,
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The conclusions of this study are that:
The operations of Seabrook Station are considered to be very safe and 1'
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i This study was reviewed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and is on i
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, since its beginning in New England in the late !" with tne design, construction and operations of the se Nuclear ?cwer Plant in Rowe, MA. This involvement cone aed with the Connecticut
, Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, Maine Yank e Power Plant, and the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant. iAEC possesses numerous years of experience in nuclear industry and employs several aundred tecn-nically competent, professional individuals.
A significant part of the Seabrook quality assurance program was an overview provided by YAEC of the design, procurement, construction and quality activities. There were well in excess of 200 man years expended on audits and surveillances performed by onsite YAEC QA personnel which attest to the f act that the station was constructed in a safe manner. The YAEC quality assurance program consistently received hign ratings . shen evaluated by external, independent assessment organizations.
2.6 START-U? AND PRE 0PERATIONAL TEST PROCRAM As tne various structures, systems and components were completed they were subjected to actual, physical testing to assure enat the engineering requirements were met and the items functioned correctly, i
These tests were conducted as part of the Seabrook Station start-up ,
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l Critical station components are included in the Station Iel and IST programs. The purpose of these insoections/ tests is to assure component integrity during the lifetime of the plant. \ brief i
overview of these programs is as follows:
Inservice Insoection Program The ISI program nas been de. eloped by Seabrook Station and will be approved by the NRC prior to implementation. The intent of the ISI program is to ensure the integrity (or leak tightness) of critical Station components and systams.
The ISI program oegins at commercial operation of Seabroon Station and continues through its forty (40) year life. The program is updated every ten (10) years to keep current with changing regulations.
l The program entails gathering data from systematic nondestructive examinations of pumps, valves, .essels and their supports. This data is analyzed by engineers wno determine the condition of a ,
given component. Based on this analysis components are given a I
clean bill of health, repaired, replaced or reexamined.
Inservice Test-Proeram The IST program is similar to the ISI program described above. '
except that it only concentrates on the operational testing of critical pumps and valves. The intent of the IST program is to insure that critical pumps and valves will continue to function properly. The IST program entails gathering data f rom tests conducted while a pump or valve operates. Data sucn as pump speed, flow, vibration, etc. and valve opening and closing speed are gathered for analysis. Any degradation of equipment is investigated and corrected.
Complete descriptions of the ISI anc IST prograns are on file and available for your revtew. '
2.8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SURVEILLANCES '
One of the provisions of our Operating License is a commitment to perform Technical Specification surveillances. These surveillan-ces are performed to verify through testing, tnat the Station equipment and components are operable ano meet the operating requirements of the NRC issued license. '
These surveillance checks are performed by highly competent, tech-nically knowledgeable personnel with operational backgrounds. They are conducted on a daily basis, around the clock. Approximently 2,871 surveillances were complaced during 1987.
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.2.9 AUTHORIZED INSPECTION AGENCY As required by the American Society of Meenanical Engineers (ASME) and the Stati of New Hampsnire Seabrook Station has contracted the service of an independent, licensed Authorized Inspection Agency.
An Authorized Inspection Agency is an independent. "third party" type organization contracted by Seabrook Station. The inspectors are licensed by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels and the State of New Hampshire to perform Boiler and Pressure Vessel inspections and verifications. The Authorized Inspection Agency verifies Seabrook Station's compliance to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 3 oiler and Pressure Vessel Codes. Each Section of the Code details specific items which must i
be verified and inspected. The Authorized Inspection Agency's representatives (Authorized Nuclear Inspector, Authorized Nuclear Inservice Inspector, Authorized Inspector) are also authorized to j i
verify compliance with other aspects of the Code if desired.
Seabrook Station has had at least one (1) resident Authorized Inspection Agency representative on site s6cce-safety related construction began. Representatives from the Agency's c.orporate office also audit Seabrook Station activities on a regular basis.
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in a like manner as previously described utilizing two on- !
, site resident SRC inspectors and other r?tional personnel aa '
! needed. There has been more than 6000 mannours of inspec-4 tions since June, 1986. The NRC's Systematic Assessement of Licensee Performance (SALP) issued in 1987 gave Seabrook ,
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- i each member's quality assurance organizational respon-1 sibilities as they are applied to design, construction, and
' operation of nuclear power plants licensed by the Nuclear j Regulatory Commission. There has been three comprehensive 3
JUMA audits completed at Seabrook Station.
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- NPO was established by the nuclear utilities in ene United States to provide improved safety and reliability in :na operation of nuclear power plants. It consists of a staff of over 400 professional, individuals with experience in ene nuclear industry. The Institute focuses on improve-99nts in established programs and refinements of methods and practices. INPO promotes improved human resource mana-gement in the nuclear industry and assists utilities in identifying and correcting root causes of performance problems and enhancing the diagnostic abilities of nuclear olant operators. INPO performs audits of Seabrook on an annual basis throughout the construction and rperational ,
phases of the project.
2.10.2 Internal Organizations The independent, internal Seabrook Station organizations who perform routine, preplanned assessments of Station activi-ties include:
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The Nuclear Quality Group has developed the Operational Quality Assurance Program (CQAP) which defines the require-ments and controls that are applied to activities and materials associated with tne design, maintenance, testing and operation of safety related and other selected struc-tures, systems and components. The NQC with over 60 full time professional staff members, verifies implementation of the 0QAP througn a preplanned system of audits, surveillan-ces, insoections , and reviews of ace tvities and records.
The NQG assures that industry codes, standards. and Nuclear Regulatory Cc= mission regulatory requirements are met.
Independent Safety Encineerine Groue (ISEG)
The ISEG examines station operating enaracteristics, NRC documents, industry advisories, Licensee Event Reports, and other sources of Station design and operating experience information, including stations of similar design, which may indicate areas for improving Station performance and safety.
The ISEG makes detailed recommendations for revised proce-dures, equipment modifications, maintenance activities, operations activities, or other means of improving Station safety to nanagement.
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The IRT is a multi-discipline organization of tecnnically competent professional individuals who assist Seabrook Station management by providing the following services:
M.onitor implementation, progress ano effectiveness of Station actior. plans and assist in technical and pro-cedural problems.
Review and evaluate work practices, policias, programs and procedures. Review potential problem areas and recommend changes to increase efficiency ano assure timely support of test, startup, nnd operating activities.
i Provide random, independent reviews of engineering, construction and operations status.
Act as a technical and i censing advisory source to management.
Nuclear Safety Audit 2nd Review Committee (NSARC)
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. sonnel who function to provide indepenaent review and auatt of designated activities such as:
Nuclear Power Plant Operations Nuclear Engineering Chemistry and Radiochemistry Metallurgy Instrumentation and Control Radiological Safety Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Administrative Controls and Quality Assurance Practices The NSARC meets on a regular basis througnout ene year.
Station Oeeration Review Committee (SORC)
The 509.C performs on site operational review responsi-bilities and advises the Station managment on all matters related to Station nuclear safety.
Additionally, SORC performs timely and continuing manitoring of operating activities and keeps the Station management appraised of observations.
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3.) i 3 MARY AND CLJSING S!ATEMENTS The quality of the design, construction and testing program at Seaoroo< !
Station has undergone numerous independent, third part/ inspecticac.
surveillances and audits and has repeatedly been found to be excellent.
There are no current, outstanding issues pending with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atomic Safety and Licensing Board wnich pertain to the construction of Seabrook Station or it's quality assurance program.
Seaerook Statton management has established multiple systems of checks and balances during the design, construction, testing and operational pnases of the project wnich go beyono those required and normally com-mitted to by othars in the nuclear industry. This is examplified by adoption of the Independent Review Team and Employee Allegation Resolution Program previously discussed.
An 2dditional independent review such as that proposed in House Bill ll27-FN would be considered duplicative and redundant with no addec benefits to the health, welfare or safety of the publi.c.
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This concludes the testimony which I orginally prepared for presentation
, on January 13, 1988. However, based on the testimonies provided by l Sharon Tracey and Douglas E. Richardson from the Employee Legal Project the following comments and responses are hereby provided.
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1 direct your attention to a separate report tor 3eabrook Station's responses to all of the allegations provided during testimonies by Sharon Tracey and Douglas E. Richardson. Copies of this report are available from our legislative representative. Liz Murpny.
I, Ted Feigensaum on behalf of the Joint dwners of 3esoroon Stat ton sould like to enan( you for your ti=e and attention this morning and would like to personally invite each member of the New Hampshire House <
l of Representattves to visit Seabrook Station and personally review or t l
discuss in detatt any of the documents discussed in my presentation this j morting.
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Challenge Consultants. Inc.
Nov. 1986 Conclusions "Design includes an 1150 MW Westinghouse nuclear steam supply system, steam generators and a GE Turbine Generator. Operating experience indi-cates th!' to be an exceptionally good combination of primary equipment.
Seabrook experienced a relatively problem-free startup and testing period. It appears that both the basic design and the completion of the project to that design are very sound."
"In addition to promising a high degree of plant reliability, the design l of the Seabrook project incorporates highly advanced safety features. It is the only pressurized water nuclear plant in the United States which has a reinforced concrete secondary containment structure. Moreover, the Seabrook design is based on the most stringent seismic factor of any nuclear project on the East coast."
l "The quality assurance program througnout the duration of the Seabrook project has been exceptionally strong. The quality program was well defined and the enforcement of its provisions has been strong. This
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These conclusions were extracted from page 10 of the report.
Reoort Seabrook Project Management Prudence Audit By Pickard, Lowe, and Carrick. Inc.
July 1986 Conclusions "By all indicators available to PLC, the and result of the Seabrook pro-ject quality assurance program -- the quality of the product itself -- is excellent. This excellent result contrasts sharply with the adverse results that have been experienced elsewhere within the industry. Unlike what has occurred at other nuclear projects, the NRC has not had to issue any stop worx orders or to assess any civil penalties for violations of 1
regulations against the management of the Seabrook project".
"Top management commitment to quality and the Quality Assurance Program by project management began at the outset of the project and continued throughout. This emphasis on quality and top-level management involve-ment was not common in the industry at the time it was initiated for the Seabrook project."
"Timely or correct initial selection decisions were made to set the course for the project."
"PSNH and its contractors pursued the project aggressively and with the correct strategy of emphasizing high quality and maximum production." t "The excellent results of the stattup program ccnfirmed the f et that the ,
startup program was well planned and organized. Both Cold Hydrostatic and Hot Functional Testing were conducted successfully on or ahead cf schedule."
These conclusions were extracted from pages 1,2-20, 1.1-21, 1.1-22 and 1.1-55 of the report.
Report Evaluation of Cost and Schedule for the Seaorook Nuclear Generating Station By The Nielsen-Wurster Group Inc.
May 14, 1984 For The New England Conference of Governors. Inc.
Conclusions "Design - Nielsen-Wurster has evaluated project records, regulatory records and sources external to the project to ascertain the quality or the Seabrook design to date. Bf industry standarcs. Seabrook reflects a sound design with no significant safety or licensing - related problems."
"Construction - Nielsen-Wurster has evaluated project records, regulatory ,
records and external sources with respect to recorded or perceived construction workmanship. The quality of Feabrook construction to date in comparison to industry standards is good."
They have reviewed project QA/QC records, regulatory compliance records and external source data regarding Unit I and Common Facilities construc-tion. Workmanship and mandated quality levels at Seabrook are above industry averages. No significant additicnal work is likely to be required during completion from prior performance issues. All estimates reflect the quality of performance to date."
"Startuo - Nielsen-Wurster has evaluated projact documentation and regu-latory records regarding start-up activities and operating personnel.
The record to date has been outstanding compared to industry standards.
NRC records reflect recognition of Seabrook as a quality project with below average open items."
"?ualttv Assurance - Nielsen-dursters interviews with project, ragulatorv l
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These conclusions were extracted from pages la. 15, 16. 24 and 60 of the report.
Report Review of the Reasonableness of the Cost and Management of The Seabrook Station By Touche Ross and the Nielsen-Wurster Group July 1987 Conclusions "The Advisory Commit tee on Reactor Saf eguards f avorable low power (5*)
letter to Seabrook Station in April, 1983 indicates this independent body of experts was satisfied with the Seabrook project."
"Audits and inspections conducted by the NRC of the QA activities and programs at Seabrook Station did not result in the issuance of any Stop Work Orders, Confirmatory Action Letters, Level 1, 2 or 3 violations or civil penalties. This indicates a high level of commitment by senior management to endorse and execute a viable QA program that was responsive to NRC requirements."
"The project procedures were comprehensive in their coverage of design activities including technical, saf ety, quality and budgetary factors."
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These conclusions were extracted from pages 28, 29, 34 and 52 of ene report.
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PROBABILISTIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT Consultants Structural Mechanics Assoc . Inc.
Seismic Analysis Dames and Moore Seismic Hazzard Analysis Fauske and Associates, Inc.
Physical Processes Accidents Westinghouse Electric Co.
Analysis or Accident Sequences and Releases Mesomet, Inc.
Meteorological Modeling Digital Graphic, Inc.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This procedure provides the NHY Fitness For Duty Policy and establishes the Fitness For Duty Program.
1.1 FITNESS FOR DUTY POLICY New Hampshire Yankee (NHY) is committed to providing a safe work environment that protects the health and safety of employees and the public. The operation of a nuclear plant requires that employees be trustworthy and meet strict job performance standards. Public and regulatory agency confidence in NNY's ability to fulfill its responsibilities slso depends on meeting su'ch acandards.
Personnel performing functions related to the operation of Seabrook Station must be physically and sentally fit to safely and ef ficiently perfore their assigned functions.
1.2 FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAM The NHY Fitness For Duty (FFD) Program establishes elements considered essential by NHY to provide a comprehensive fitness-for-duty program and ensure a safe and productive environment for employees. The FFD Program includes:
o a Use of Controlled Drugs policy, o a Use of Alcoholic Beverages policy, '
e a Behavior Observation Program, o an Employee Assistance Program, o procedures addressing policy violations, ,
o pre-employment screening, and o communication of the FFD policies and procedures including the employee's role in the program.
1.2 SCOPE This procedure applies to all NHY and contractor empicyees and to visitors who are on the property that is controlled by NNY and kncin as Seabrook Station.
All individuals entering Seabrook Station are subject to personal search and/or vehicle search. NHY and contractor employees shall be. subject to chemical screening. The refusal to participate in such search and screening shall be grounds for denying access to Seabrook Station and/or suspension or termination of employment by NHY.
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2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES Vice President-Nuclear Production - Ensures that the Fitness For Duty Program is implemented. Ensures that supervisory personnel receive training in behavior observation.
Responsible for the technical adequacy and accuracy of this procedure.
Vice Presidents / Directors - Ensure that management and supervisory personnel throughout their respective organisations remain cognisant of the provisions of the Fitness For Duty Program and support its continuing application at all levels.
Employees - Comply with the FFD Program and report direct observations of violations of the Program to their Supervitor and the Security Department Supervisor.
Security Department Supervisor - Establishes a chemical screening program.
Administers appropriate search and screening programs. Authorizes access to the Protected. Area.
Employee Relations Manager - Coordinates all referrals to the Employee Assistance Program Administrator for Fitness For Duty Progran violations.
Training Manager - Coordinates the development and presentation of B,ehavior Observation Training.
3.0 RIQUIREME NTS 3.1 CENERAL All personnel at Seabrook Station shall adhere to the NNY Fitness For Duty Program.
Violation of the program shall result in denial of access to the Protected Area, and say result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of I employment by NHY or denial of access to Seabrook Station.
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3.4 COMMUNICATION OF FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAM INFORMATION The Security Department Supervisor shall ensure that all NHY and contractor employees are provided information on the Fitness For Duty Program during in-processing.
The Employee Relations Manager shall provide ongoing FFD Program information to NRY employees. This effort may include, but is not limited to, the use of:
o pamphlets, newsletters and other publications to raise employee awareness and provide information, o bulletin board notices, signs, booklets, and similar devices to disseminate policy and guidance, and o questionnaires or surveys to monitor the effectiveness of the FFD Program.
3.5 BERAVIOR OBSERVATION Supervisors, because they are in daily contact with personnel and are most familiar with employees' normal behavior patterns, are in the best position to detect changes in employees' behavior which may affect their job performance.
NHY and contractor supervisory personnel shall be provided information and training on:
o the Behavior Observation Progras, o recognition and documentation of job performance deterioration, ,
o handling drug and alcohol abuse and policy violations, and o cooperation with and support of the Employee Assistance Program.
Initial training shall be provided to all NHY and contractor supervisors as soon as possible af ter they start employment or assume their first NHY superviso .,
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stress and its effects, procedures on docusantation and discipline, and iden-tification of resources available for troubled esployees, such as the Employee Assistance Program.
Refresher training shall be provided to all NNY and contractor supervisors on an l annual basis. I l
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behavioral patterns of employees. If, after objective observation, a supervisor has reason to suspect that any employee is unfit for duty, he shall take the following actions.
o Interview the subject employee to determine the scope of the problem.
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4 11400 3.5 BEHAVIOR OBSERVATION o If drug or alcohol policy violations are suspected, notify Security, o Document unacceptable behavior, (e.g., overreaction to criticism, avoidance of associates, unsatisf actory attendance), and job performance which fails to meet established standards.
o Implement disciplinary action, where appropriate, o Refer the employee to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for assistacce, if appropriate.
3.6 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM KHY vill provide confidential assistance to NHY and contractor employees in dealing with drug, alcohol, emotional, family, financial or personal problems that may adversely af fect job performance. The assistance shall be provided in accordance with KHY Procedure 16360, Employee Assistance Program.
Participation in the Empicyee Assistance Program does not preclude administra-tive action as a result of violating the Fitness For Duty Program.
3.7 CHEMICAL SCREENING
' Chemical screening shall be utilized to test for the presence of alechol and controlled drugs in an individual's body and, when applicable, the individual's use of controlled drugs shall be documented. Chemical screening for controlled drugs shall be conducted on an annual basis and may be conducted on a random basis. Chemical screening for controlled drugs or alcoh'o1 may be conducted for cause when there is a reasonable belief that an individual may have violated the FFD Program.
All NHY and contractor employees shall complete a chemical screening prior to being issued an Employee Identification Badge or being allowed unescorted access to the Protected Area.
NOTE - At the discretion of the Vice President-Nuclear Production, contractor personnel say be waived from participation in the NHY chemical screening program if they are certified by their employing organisation (e.g., NRC, i Westinghouse) to have successfully completed an acceptable chemical screening program.
Chemical screening shall be conducted in accordance with NHY Procedare 11403, Fitness For Duty Program Implementation.
3.8 VIOLATION OF THE FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAM Violation of the Fitness For Duty Program shall be handled administratively in accordance with the Use of Alcoholic Severages Policy, Use of Controlled Drugs Policy, or for other concerns through normal KHY administrative practices in 4 cooperation with the Employee Assistance Program.
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s 11400 3.9 FITNESS FOR DUTY ADVISORY BOARD The Fitness For Duty Advisory Board shall review all cases where a retest has been requested or when a review has been requested by a Vice President or Director. The FFD Advisory Board shall render a final decision regarding chemical screening results or implementation of the FFD Program. The FFD Advisory Board shall be composed of:
o Vice President-Nuclear Production - Chairman o Director of Management Control o Subdivision Head of the individual appealing the screening results 3.10 FITNESS FOR DUTY COMMITTEE An FFD Committee shall meet periodically to review FFD Progran performance, industry activities, etc. and to recommend program enhancements to the Vice President-Nuclear Production. The FFD Committee shall be composed of:
o Director of Management Control - Chairman o Security Department' Supervisor o Employee Rtlations Manager o Employee Assistance Program Administrator o Training Group Representative o Corporate Services Representative o Operational Projects Supervisor 3.11 EMPLOYEE REPORTING REQUIREMENT Any employee, who directly observes possession or use of drugs or alcoholic beverages by any individua,1 on NHY contro'lled property, or who is directly aware that any individual is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on NHY controlled property or in NHY vehicles, has observed a violation of the FFD Program. -
o The cognizant employee is required to report any such violation to his supervisor and the Security Department.
o Failure to report such a violation is cause for disciplinary action.
3.12 EAP REFERRALS The Employee Relations Manager shall refer all employees who violate the Fitness For Duty Program to the Employee Assistance Program unless their employment by NNY is terminated.
3.13 RETURN TO WORK An individual who has been suspended due to a chemical screening failure shall have a Fitness For Duty evaluation prior to returning to work. The Fitness For Duty evaluation shall include:
o chemical screening, .
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3.13 RETURN TO WORK o Employee Assistance Program clearance (a written clearance from the EAP Administrator),
o psychological evaluation (if determined necessary by the EAP Administrator),
and o approval by the appropriate Vice President or Director.
The Security Department Supervisor shall authorise access to the Protected Area in accordance with access control procedures.
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i New Hampshire Prograos and Procedures 11401 k g[]h(gig USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This procedure provides the NHY policy regarding the use, possession, or sale of alcoholic beverages. This procedure applies to all NHY and contractor employees and to visitors who are on the property that is controlled by NHY and known as Seabrook Station.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES Supervisors - Responsible for enforcing this policy and for reporting to other appropriate levels of supervision any activities that are prohibited herein.
Vice President - Nuclear Production - Responsible f or the technical adequacy and accuracy of this procedure.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 GENERAL The sale, use. or possession of an alcoholic beverage by -
o a visitor while at Seabrook Station shall be cause for dental of access to Seabrook Station.
o an NHY or contractor employee while at Seabrook Station or in an NRY vehicle shall be cause f or suspension or termination of employment by NHY.
An NHY or contractor employee shall not consume an alcoholic beverage during lunch time if the individual will be returning to work at Seabrook Station.
The use of an alcoholic beverage by an NHY or contractor employee while of f-duty may be cause for suspension or termination of employment or dental of access to Seabrook Station if such use could reasonably be expected to adversely af f ects o the individual's job performance, or o public or regulatory confidence in NNY to effectively carry out its pubite service responsibilities.
The following shall be considered alcoholic beverages o distilled and rectified spirits o wines o fermented and malt liquors and ciders o beer lager beer ale, porter, stout, and o any other liquid containing one percent or more of alcohol by volume at 60' Tahrenheit.
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e 11401 3.2 SEARCH AND CHEMICAL SCREENING i All personnel entering Seabrook Station shall be subject to personal or vehicle search. NHY and contractor employees shall be subject to chemical screening.
The refusal to participate in such search and/or screening shall be grounds f or ;
denying access to Seabrook Station and for suspension or termination of 1 employment by NHY.
t Screening for alcohol shall consist of both a breathalyser test and a blood test as described in NHY Procedure 11403, Fitness For Duty Prograu Implementation.
3.3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICY VIOLATIONS Visitors who sell, use or possess alcoholic beverages shall be tausdiately escorted from Seabrook Station.
When an NHY or contractor employee violates the Use of Alcoholic Beverages Policy by sale or use at Seabrook Station or by chemical screening f ailure, the appropriate Vice President or Director shall immediatelyt o ' suspend an NHY employee without pay for seven days, or o inform the contractor representative to remove the contractor employee f rom Seabrook Station for seven days.
1 When an NRY or contractor employee violates the Use of Alcoholic Beverages Policy by consumption of an alcoholic beverage during lunch time, the appropriate Vice President or Director shall tamediatelyt o suspend an NHY employee without pay f or three days, or o inform the contractor representative to remove the contractor employee f roa l Seabrook Station for three days.
An NNY or contractor employee who possesses an alcoholic beverage at Seabrook Station shall be subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of the appropriate Vice President or Director.
The esployee may return to work af ter appropriate disciplinary action has been taken and with the concurrence of the appropriate Vice President or Director.
The employee's access to the Protected Area will be determined by the Security i
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This procedure provides the NH'i policy regarding the use, possession, or sale of controlled drugs. This procedure applies to all NHY at.d contractor employet.s and to visitors who are on che property that is controlled by NHY and known as Seabrook Station.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES Supervisors - Responsible for enforcing this policy and for reporting to l
other appropriate levels of supervision any activities that are prohioited.
Vice President - Nuclear Production - Responsible for the technical adequacy and accuracy of this procedure.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 GENERAL The illegal sale, une or possession of a controlled drug by:
o a visitor while at Seabrook Station shall be cause for denial of access to Snabrook Station.
o an NHY or contractor saiployee while at Seabrook Station, in an NHY vehicle or while' assigned to NHY duty shall be cause for termination of employment by NHY.
The illegal sale of a controlled drug by an NNY or contractor employee while of f-duty shall be cause for suspension or termination of employment by NHY.
The illegal use of s contrclied drug by an NHY or coatractor employee while off-duty may be cause for suspension, terminatioa s ? employment or denial of access to Seabrook Station if such use could reasonably be expected to adversely affect:
o the individual's job performance, or o public or regulatory confidence in NHY to effectively carry out its public service responsibilities.
The following substances are considered CONTROLLED DRUGS:
Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Cannabis-based substances (e.g., marijuana, hashish, THC),
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.i Methadone, Methaqualoae, Phencyclidine, P ropoxy phene ,
Other legally controlled stimulants or depressants, Other prescription drugs, and Any other drug or mind-altering substance of which the use, possession or sale is considered to be a violation of law.
3.2 PRESCRIBED DRUGS \
An employee using a drug that has been prescribed by a licensed physician f or personal use shall report the use of that drug to his immediate supervisor if such a drug might reasonably be expected to impair that employee's ability to safely and efficiently perform any of his assigned duties.
3.3 SEARCH AND CHEMICAL SCREENING All' personnel entering Seabrook Station shall be subject to personal search and/or vehicle search. NHY and contractor employees shall be subject to chemical screening.~ The refusal to participate in such search and/or screening shall be grounds for denying access to Seabrook Station and for suspension or termination of employment by NHY.
Law enforcement of ficials shall be notifitdi whenever illegal drugs are found at Seabrook Station. ;
i Chemical screeni'ng for controlled drugs shall consiet of both an Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT) test and either a Gas Chronotography/
Mass Spectroscopy (GS/MS) test or a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) test as described in NHY Procedure 11403, Fitness Tor Duty Program Implementation.
3.4 CONTROLLED DRUGS POLICY VIOLATIONS Visitors who illegally sell, use or possess controlled drugs shall be imme-diately escorted from Seabrook Station.
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When an NHY or contractor employee violates the Use $f Controlled Drugs Policy by sale, use, or possession at Seabrook Station or by chemical screening tailure, the appropriate Vice President / Director shall immediately:
o suspend an NEY .amployee without pay, or o inform the contractor representative to remove the contractor employee f rom Seabrook Station.
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s 11402 3.4 CONTROLLED DRUGS POLICY VIOLATIONS An NHY employee who violates the Use of Controlled Drugs policy shall be suspended without pay for 7 calendar days. At the end of 7 days the employee must pass a chemical screening for controlled drugs or be suspended, without pay, for another 7 calendar days.
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drugs or be suspended without pay for another 7 calendar days. An employee who does not pass a chemical screening for controlled drugs at 21 calendar days shall be subject to termination of employment by NHY.
A contractor who violates the Use of Controlled Drugs policy shall not be employed by NHY for 30 calendar days.
A second violation of the Use of Controlled Drugs Policy by an NHY or contcactor employee shall result in termination of employment by NHY.
3.5 RETURN TO WORK An NHY or contractor employee may ' return to work af ter completing the appropriate suspension without pay, obtaining a written clearance from the EAP Administrator, successfully completing a chemical screening for controlled drugs and obtaining the concurrence of the appropriate Vice President or Director.
The employee's access to the Protected Area shall be determined by the Security Department Supervisor.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This procedure defines the requirements for implementation of the chemical screening activities and actions to be taken when a question arises concerning an individual's Fitness For Duty.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES Employee Relations Manager - Coordinates referrals to the Employee Assistance Program.
Security Department Supervisor - Implements a chemical screening program and administers the appropriate search procedures.
Pesponsible for the technical adequacy and accuracy of this procedere.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 CHEMICAL SCREENING The FFD Program requires that en individual's fitness be verified by chemical screening for controlled drugs prior to authorization of unescorted access to the Protected Area. Chemical screening shall also be utilized when there is cause to believe an individual has utilized alcoholic beverages or controlled druge in violation of the Fitness For Duty Program.
3.2 TYPES OF CREMICAL SCREENING o Initial Screening - NHY and contractor personnel shall receive a chemical
-screening for controlled drugs prior to issuance of an Employee Identification Badge and before obtaining unescorted access to the Protected Area.
o Annual Screening - NHY employees and contractor personnel shall receive an annual chemical screening for controlled drugs.
o Screening for Cause - NHY and contractor personnel are subject to chemical screening for drugs and/or alcohol when there is reason to believe that an individual is in violation of the Fitness For Duty Program.
o Random Screening - Randou screening of an individual who has returned to duty following a Use of Controlled Drugs Policy violation may be conducted at anytime during a three year period.
3.3 REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO CEEMICAL SCREENING Personnel may refuse to submit to drug or alcohol chemical screening; however, such refusal is considered to be a chemical screening failure and is handled administrative 1y in the same fashion.
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__ [1403 3.3 REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL SCREENING Refusal to cooperate with the required screening procedures, failure to appear for screening as scheduled, or failure to complete the screening sequence as prescribed is considered to be a screening failure and will be reported as such for administrative purroses.
3.4 TESTING METHODS The chemical screening shall utilize reliable standardized tests for the presence of alcohol, controlled drugs and/or drug metabolites in the body to verify compliance with the FFD Program.
- 1. Drug Testing EMIT - The Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT) is a preliminary test to determine probable drug use. The EMIT specimen is obtained by the Station Nurse, a Security Supervisor in the absence of the Station Nurse, or a qualified v.ontractor under the supervision of the Security Department Supervisor. The EMIT test is performed by an independent laboratory.
GC/MS or TLC - EMIT test results which are positive for drugs are con-firmed by Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectromet'yr (GC/MS) or a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC). The GC/MS and TLC analysis is performed by an independent laboratory.
Positive Drug Use Confirmation Criteria - An EMIT test and a positive GC/MS or TLC analysis are required to establish a positive drug confir-nation. -
- 2. Alcohol Testing Breath Analysis - Breath analysis may be used as a preliminazy field test to determine probable alcoholic beverage use. Breath analysis is conducted by security personnel trained and qualified in the use of the required testing devices.
Blood Alcohol Analysis - Breath analysis which is positive for alcohol should be confirmed by a blood alcohol analysis performed by qualified medical personnel.
3.5 DRUG SCREENING PROTOCOL A standard protocol shall be adhered to in the drug screening methods employed by NHY. This protocol has been developed by NNY and its medical contractors to ensure that:
o the analysis values obtained are of the highest possible reliability, o a documented chain of custody of the required specimens is maintained to preclude wrongful assignment of test results to any individual, o testing techniques are not compromised by contaminated specimens, and o confidentiality of test results is maintained.
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o positive identification of the individual being screened, o visual search of the individual, including partial disrobing, to prevent specimen substitution, o maintenance of a system of like-numbering all individual documentation, specimens, lab work orders, and test result reports, to ensure accurate assignment of test results, o evidentiary quality methods of sealing, segregating and handlin6 ,pecimen containers to preclude mix-ups, o security controls of the testing area as necessary to ensure the integrity of the screening protocol, .
o methods to ensure the maximum possible privacy and comfort of the individual being screened, within the limits allowed by the nature of the screening methods employed, and o other specific measures stipulated by the Security Department Supervisor and the NHY medical and laboratory testing contractors to maintain the highest possible degree of reliability of each test, and the Chemical Screening Program as a who.le.
3.6 UNACCEPTABLE SPECIMENS The laboratory methods employed by NHY's testing contractors are capable of detecting spe~cimens which may have been adulterated by ingestion of various
=aterials prior to testing, or by addition at the time the specimen is taken/
provided. In such cases, the following steps shall be taken:
o The Security Department Supervisor shall attempt to determine if the indivi-dual being screened knowingly took any action to affect the results of the test.
o 'If it is determined that the individual did take such action, the test will be reported as an unsuccessful completion due to tampering, and the administrative action appropriate to a drug or alcohol screening failure shall be taken.
o If it cannot be determined that any such intentional action was taken, the individual shall be recalled, without notice, for rescreening.
o Prior to administration of the rescreening, the employee shall be inter-viewed by medical personnel to determine if an individual health condition exists which could result in production of an untestable specimen.
o If such a condition is found to exist, the Security Department Supervisor shall consult with the NHY Medical Consultant, to determine an alternate method of chemically screening the individual.
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11403 3.6 UNACCEPTABLE SPECIMENS o If no such condition can be determined, a confirming rescreening shall be administered immediately.
o If the rescreening results in a second untestable specimen, the results shall be reported as an unsuccessful completion, and the administrative actions appropriate to a drug or alcohol screening failure shall be taken.
3.7 INVESTIGATION OF POSITIVE RESULTS When the confirming drug test has shown positive results, the following action shall be taken:
o The Security Department Supervisor shall determine if the drugs which have tested positive were listed on Consent for Chemical Screening, NHY Form 11403 A.
o If the drugs have been declared, and are prescription drugs, the Security Department Supervisor shall con, firm that the prescription is current.
o If the validity of the individual's usage of the drugs involved cannot be verified, the positive test results shall be handled as a failure of the drug screening.
o' If the individual has cetted positive, and there are non-prescription drugs listed on the declaration, the Security Department Supervisor shall consult with the NHY Medical Consultant or NHY medical personnel to determine if any !
declared non prescriptive drugs may have affected the test results. '
o If the Security Department Supervisor confirms the individual's usage of the specific drugs in question is valid and current, he shall annotate the test record detailing the results of the investigation and discuss the indivi- )
i dual's Fitness For Duty with NHY medical and supervisory personnel as required.
I 3.8 ACTION UPON A SCREENING FAILURE The Security Department Supervisor shall take the following actions:
- 1. Notify the appropriate Vice President or Director and the Manager of the employee of the screening results. ,
- 2. Establish a meeting with the esployee and a representative from the employee's supervisory chain at the Department Manager / Supervisor Level.
- 3. Inform the employee and the manager of the screening results, provide the employee with the completed FFD chemical screening results and revoke the employee's Protected Area access if applicable.
- 4. Inform the employee that the screening results may be appealed through his/her supervisory chain of command.
- 5. Inform the Employee Relations Manager for purposes of initiating an i
Employee Assistance Program referral.
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3.9 RETESTS In the event of an appeal of the chemical screening results the appropriate Vice 1 President or Director may request a retest. The Security Department Supervisor shall initiate the retest process and refer the matter to the Fitness For Duty Advisory Board.
The FFD Advisory Board shall review all cases when a retest has been requested and render a final decision regarding the screening results and implementation of the FFD Program. If the FFD Advisory Board rules in the employee's favor, l
the employee shall be returned to du;y with pay for the time suspended but shall be subject to random chemical screening for one year.
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4.1 SUSPECTED VIOLATION OF FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAM PERSONNEL 1. Report suspected violations of FFD Program to their imediate supervisor / department supervisor or, on back shifts, to the Security Supervisor or the Shift Superintendent.
- 2. ' Notify the Security Shift Supervisor, if an indivi-dual attempts to enter, or is found at Seabrook Station while apparently under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicants and/or in possession of drugs, including alcoholic beverages.
- 3. Report the discovery of alcoholic beverages or drugs to the Security Shift Supervisor.
SECURITY SHIFT 4. Withholds issue of security badges / key cards from COMMANDER personnel believed to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicants, or in possession of drugs, including alcoholic beterages.
- 5. Notifies the Security Shift Supervisor when an indi-vidual's entry to Seabrook Station is delayed because of suspected alcoholic beverages / drug policy violations.
- 6. Informs personnel who are believed to be unfit for duty that they shall not be permitted to report to work until they are interviewed by their immediate j supervisor or the Shift Superintendent, and the Security Shift Supervisor.
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4.1 SUSPECTED VIOLATION OF FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAM SECURITY SHIFT 7. Provides an incident report to the Security Shift COMMANDER Supervisor on incidents of alcoholic beverages / drug possession.
SECURITY SHIFT 8. Determines if a report to the NRC is required, per SUPERVISOR Chapter 3, 52.0 of the Security Manual.
l l 9. Permits entry to those personnel deemed fit for duty.
- SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT 10. Provides guidance to the Security Shift Supervisor I
as to whether :he individual will be permitted access to Seabrock Station.
SUPERVISORS 11. Notify the Security Department Supervisor, or the .
Security Shift Supervisor on duty, when an indivi-dual under their supervision appears to be unfit for duty or in possession of drugs, including alcoholic beverages.
- 12. Document the employee's behavior, and relieve from duty if appropriate, pending further action.
SECURITY SHIFT 13. Supervises the removal from Seabrook Station of SUPERVISOR personnel believed to be unfit for duty or in possession of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs.
NOTE - Removal from Seabrook Station of an l
, individual suspected to be unfit for duty shall I be accomplished in as non-confrontational a
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shall first contact the individual's' supervisor, and the individual shall be confidentially requested to comply with the Security Shift Supervisor's instructions. Only in aggravated situations, or when the individual refuses to cooperate with the Security Supervisor's direc-tion, should uniformed security personnel be dispatched to escort an individual from the workplace.
- 14. Notifies the individual's group manager / department supervisor, as soon as possible, if an individual is refused entry to Seabrook Station because of suspected alcoholic beverages / drug policy violations.
INDIVIDUAL'S 15. If available, meets with the Security Supervisor and SUPERVISOR the person believed to be under the influence of alcohol / drugs to determine the individual's Fitness For Duty.
SECURITY SUPERVISOR 16. Notifies the Shift Sucarintendent when there is a difference of opinion between the individual's supervisor and the Security Supervisor regarding the person's Fitness For Duty.
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11403 4.1 SUSPECTED VIOLATION OF FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAM SECURITY SHIFT 17. Conducts Screening for Cause when appropriate, in SUPERVISOR / MEDICAL accordance with $4.3.
PERSONNEL SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT 18. Makes the final determination on fitness for duty if there is a difference of opinion among the other supervisors.
4.2 TRANSPORT OF INDIVIDUALS UNFIT FOR DUTY When it is necessary to remove an individual f rom Seabrook Station in accordance with NHY policy, and the individual appears to be under the influence of an intoxicating substance, the following action shall be taken:
SECURITY DEPARTMENT 1. Of fers the individual a ride home, to be provided by SUPERVISOR /SFCURITY the Security Department.
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- 2. Should the individual refuse NHY-furnished transportation, contacts the Seabrook Police Department to advise that an individual determined to be unfit for duty is preparing to leave the site and enter onto a public highway, af ter informinh the individual that such a call will be made if NHY provided transport is refused.
SECURITY PERSONNEL 3. Transport individual home, when a'ssigned by the Security Shift Supervisor.
- 4. Report Station departure time, mileage to and location of the point to which individual is transported and time individual is lef t of f at home.
4.1 SCREENING FOR CAUSE SECURITY DEPARTMENT 1. Upon determination that cause exists to conduct SUPERVISOR / SECURITY immediate screening of an individual, provides a SHIFT SUPERVISOR copy of NHY Form 11403 A, Consent f or Chemical Screening and 11403 B, Consent for Release of Chemical Screening Information and requests the individual to complete the forms and provide a specimen f or analysis.
SECURITY DEPARTNENT 2. If the individual refuses to sign the consent forms SUPERVISOR / SECURITY or provide the required specimen in compliance with SHIFT SUPERVISOR the required protocol, provides the following warning:
"FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE CONSENT FORM AND/OR PROVIDE TRE REQUIRED SPECIMEN SHALL RE9 ULT IN SUSPENSION OF ACCESS TO THE STATION, AND SH/mL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY PROCESSED AS AN UNSUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING."
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. I' 4.3 SCREENING FOR CAUSE SECURITY DEPARTMENT 3. If the person further refuses to sign the consent SUPERVISOR / SECURITY forms and/or comply with the screenf ng protocol:
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- a. Suspends the individual's access to Seabrook Station.
- b. Notifies the Shift Superintendent and the indi- l vidual's supervisor.
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SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT 4. Relieves the individual f'ros duty pending adminstra-tive action.
SECURITY DEPARTMENT 5. If the individual agrees to sign the consent form SUPERVISOR / SECURITY and submit to drug and/or alcohol screening, ensures SHIFT SUPERVISOR that preliminary screenin'g is immediately performed in accordance with established sampling, processing and adminstrative protocol.
- 6. If the screening resu'lt is positive, take the appropriate action in accordance with Section 3.8 of this procedure. .
- 7. If the individual has refused screening but is believed to be intoxicated, or if a positive test result is obtained, offers the individual transport in accordance with 54.2.
SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT 8. If the test is negative, determines what further action, if any, is appropriate prior to returning the individual to duty.
4.4 ANNUAL DRUG SCREENING SECURITY DEPARTMENT 1. Ensures that annual chemical screening is scheduled -
SUPERVISOR for all NHY employees and contractor personnel assigned to work at Seabrook Station.
MEDICAL PERSONNEL / 2. Provides the individual with NHY Poras 11403 A and SECURITY SEITT 11403 5 for completion at the time of the scheduled SUPERVISOR screening.
- 3. Conducts drug screening of the individual in accor-dance with the established chemical screening protocol.
- 4. Provides the results of the drug screening to the Security Department Supervisor.
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Director and takes the actions specified in $3.8 of this procedure.
4.6 CONFIRMING TEST FOR ALCOHOL SECURITY SUEdRVISOR 1. If the results of the breath test are positive f or alcohol, advises the individual and of fers the opportunity to take a blood test at the Exeter Hospital.
- 2. Ti the individual refuses the blood test, advises the Shift Superintendent.
SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT / 3. Counsels the individual regarding the situation and ;
INDIVIDUAL'S again offers the individual the opportunity to take !
SUPERVISOR the. blood test.
- 4. If the individual refuses once more, suspends the individual f rom duty and of f ers the individual transportation home in accordance with $4.2 of this procedure.
SECURITY SUPERVISOR $. If the individual agrees to a blood test, contacts the Exeter Hospital and arranges for the test to be completed imundiately.
- 6. Assigus a security officer to transport the indivi-dual to the hospital for the test.
SECURITY OFFICER 7. Transports the individual to the hospital for the test and obtains a copy of the lab testing order.
- 8. Upon completion of the test, returns the individual to the Station, and gives the test order copy to the Security Supervisor.
- 9. If the blood test results are negative, determines if the individual is Fit for Duty and, if so, allows the individual to return to work.
SHIFT SUPERifTENDENT 10. If the blood test results are positive or if the i final results are not available relieves the indivi- '
dual fr93 duty.
l SECURITY SUPERVISOR 11. Suspends the individual's access to the Protected Area and completes the action of $3.8 of this procedure.
- 12. Of fers the individual transportation home in accor-dance with 14.2 of this procedure.
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l(ood l Seabrook Station l 1 Test l Contractor l ;' Yes Result No Management l o it' e? l informed l 1 1r ,
I to remove l l individual 2 No NHY Y l from ployee? Suspension l l Seabrook l per Procedure l l l l Station l 11401 l l l
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, NEW HAMPSHIRC YANKEE CONSENT FOR CHEMICAL SCREENING I, Employee ID # (site badge):
Social Security Number Employer do hereby give my consent to New Hampshire Yankee to perform chemical screening on me for purposes of determining Fitness For Duty. If a contracted employee, I further give my permission to New Hamp Wire Yankee to release the results of the tests or examinations to the firm employing me for work at Seabrook Station.
Chemical Screening results are held confidential, on a strictly need-to-know l basis. Results of pre-employment chemical screenings are released ONLY to l the Security Department Supervisor, the Employee Relations Manager, the l appropriate Vice President / Director, and the NHY Medical Department. Resultsl fo.r contract workers may be released to the Contract Representative of the l firm which employs the individual at Seabrook Statio'n. l I am now taking, or have taken, or have been administered, the following medications within the past 30 days:
Name of Drug Name of Prescribing Physician (Include all medication of any type) (If non-prescription, enter N/P)
(Signature of individual being tested) Date Witness SPECIMEN IDENTIFICATION CONFIRMATION I have furnished a urine specimen for screening. The specimen container has been sealed in my presence and labeled:
(Specimen Number)
(Signature of individual being tested) Date Witness 12/04/87 NHY Form 11403 A
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s a NEB HAMPSRTRE YANKEE CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF CHEMICAL SCREENING INFORMATION International Clinical Laboratories, Inc. (ICL) has been retained to conduct drug screen urinalysis in accordance with specifications established by New Hampshire Yankee.
The purpose of the drug screen urinalysis is to determine whether any of the following subtances (or metabol.ites) are present in the urine. The urine will be tested for:
- a. Amphetamines
- b. Barbiturates
- c. Benzodiazepines
- d. Cocaine / metabolites and Benzoyleegonine
- e. Methadone
- f. Methaqualone
- g. Opiates
- h. Propoxyphene and metabolite (s)
- i. Phencyclidine ,
- j. Cannabinoid
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F I give my permission to International Clinical Laboratories (ICL) and/or designated medical staf f to release the results of my Chemical Screening to New Hampshire Yankee.
Specimen Number Print Name Specimen Temperature l (degrees Fahrenheit) '
Social Security Number Witness Signature Employee Signature Date l
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12/04/87 NHY Form 11403 B i i
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