PNO-II-81-114A, subsequent to Security Force Terminations Due to Alleged Use of Illegal Drugs,Allegations Were Made to Local Newspaper Re Unfair Treatment by Util.No News Release Planned.Security Is Adequate
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| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Surry  |
| Issue date: | 02/02/1982 |
| From: | Alderson C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| PNO-II-81-114A, NUDOCS 8202100313 | |
| Download: ML20040F792 (1) | |
February 2, 1982 PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF EVENT OR UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE PNO-II-81-114A This preliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of events of POSSIBLE safety or public interest significance.
The information is as initially received without verifi-cation or evaluation, and is basically all that is known by IE staff on this date.
FACILITY: Virginia Electric and Power Company Licensee Emergency Classification:
Surry Units 1 and 2 Notification of Unusual Event Docket Nos. 50-280 and 50-281 Alert Surry, Virginia Site Area Emergency General Emergency X Mot Applicable
SUBJECT:
SECURITY FORCE TERMINATIONS AT SURRY AND RESULTANT f1EDIA ATTENTION This PN updates PN-81-114, issued on December 9,1981.
Some members of the Surry plant security force who were dismissed after an investigation into allegations regarding illegal drug use off site have made allegations to a Newport News, Virginia, newspaper that they were unfairly treated by VEPCO.
The newspaper story resulting from these complaints has been picked up by wire services, which are circulating it within Virginia.
Region II was informed of the VEPC0 investigation at the outset and was kept updated on the investigation and related matters by the licensee.
In addition, a Region II investigator reviewed the VEPC0 investigation and determined that it was comprehensive.
Plant security continues to be adequate and to meet regulatory requirements, based on resident inspector observations and inspections by security specialists from Region II.
Region II will evaluate any new infomation that may be received to determine if further action by the NRC is appropriate.
Both VEPC0 and NRC, Region II, are responding to media inquiries.
The NRC does not plan to issue a news release.
The Commonwealth of Virginia has been informed.
The Information Assessment Team has been notified by Region II.
This information is current as of 3:45 p.m. (EST) on February 2.
Contact:
C. E. Alderson, RII 242-5505 DISTRIBUTION:
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