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ENS 5652217 May 2023 13:49:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFITNESS-FOR-DUTY ViolationThe following information was provided by the licensee via email: On May 17, 2023, at 0649 PDT, it was determined that a prohibited item had been found inside the protected area. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 5572031 January 2022 21:50:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFITNESS-FOR-DUTY ReportThe following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email: At 1350 PST on 01/31/2022, Pacific Gas and Electric determined that a non-licensed employee supervisor violated Diablo Canyon FFD policy and had a confirmed positive on a direct observed test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated and permanent denial has been entered into PADS. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 552355 May 2021 04:39:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness for Duty Report

A non-licensed employee supervisor had a confirmed positive during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.

  • * * UPDATE ON 4/5/22 AT 1651 (EDT) FROM D.TOWNSEND TO T. HERRITY * * *

The initial event notification should have characterized the test type as a follow-up fitness-for-duty test, rather than a random test. R4DO (Dixon) and FFD Group via email.

ENS 550587 January 2021 15:43:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness for Duty ReportA non-licensed employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a follow-up test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.
ENS 5482810 August 2020 16:15:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness-For-Duty Test Positive for Non-Licensed SupervisorAt 0915 PDT, on August 10, 2020, Pacific Gas and Electric determined a non-licensed employee supervisor had a confirmed positive during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 5432812 October 2019 15:55:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness-For-Duty Report - Unopened Can of Beer Found Inside Protected AreaOne unopened can of beer was discovered in a break room refrigerator within the plant's Protected Area. The individual that brought in the can of beer was identified. That individual is a Pacific Gas and Electric employee but does not normally work at Diablo Canyon. That individual was brought in to support work during the Unit 2 refueling outage. When questioned, the individual stated that the can of beer had been brought in to give to another person to see if that person liked that brand of beer (the beer was apparently from a small specialty brewery). A behavioral observation was performed on the individual who brought in the can of beer. There was no indication of alcohol use by the individual. The individual's access to the plant has been suspended pending further investigation.
ENS 5382915 January 2019 08:00:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness-For-Duty Report Regarding a Non-Licensed SupervisorA non-licensed supervisor failed to disclose information as required by the fitness-for-duty program. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
ENS 5347125 June 2018 07:00:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness-For-Duty Test Positive for Non-Licensed SupervisorAt 1029 PDT on June 25, 2018, Pacific Gas and Electric determined a non-licensed employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified
ENS 5309629 November 2017 19:25:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness-For-Duty Report Involving Discovery of Kombucha Tea Inside the Protected AreaOn 11/29/2017, at approximately 1125 (Pacific Time), an employee reported finding a container of herbal tea (Kombucha) in a refrigerator in a warehouse building break room, which is located inside the Protected Area. Kombucha tea is a fermented tea containing trace amounts of alcohol. Based on the product labeling, which indicates the beverage may contain more than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume, and which also includes a government alcoholic beverage health warning label, this is being considered an alcoholic beverage, and is being reported under the requirements of 10 CFR Part 26.719. An investigation is under way to identify who may have brought the kombucha tea on-site. The NRC Senior Resident Inspector has been notified.
ENS 5268918 April 2017 18:00:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness for Duty Report - False Negative Occurred on Quality Assurance TestThe testing laboratory returned results for a blind specimen that was inconsistent with what was expected. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
ENS 5263223 March 2017 13:00:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness-For-Duty Report Involving Discovery of Kombucha Tea Inside the Protected AreaAn employee reported finding a container of herbal tea (Kombucha) in the Administrative Building refrigerator which is inside the Protected Area. Kombucha tea is a fermented tea containing trace amounts of alcohol. A similar incident occurred on 6/16/2016. The licensee issued a communication to all employees at that time identifying that Kombucha tea is not permitted on-site. The licensee will re-issue their communication to all employees and continue their investigation to identify who may have brought the tea on-site. The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector and R4 (Haire).
ENS 5201116 June 2016 14:45:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness for Duty - Unopened Herbal Tea Identified in the Protected Area

An employee self-reported possession of an unopened herbal tea containing naturally occurring alcohol in the protected area. The drink was removed from the protected area. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.

  • * * UPDATE FROM MATTHEW PLEASANT TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1955 EDT ON 6/16/2016 * * *

While investigating the incident for EN #52011, it was determined that 'cooking wine' used in the cafeteria should be removed from the protected area. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO (Proulx) and FFD Group via email.

ENS 5162022 December 2015 21:30:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness for Duty Report - Discovery of a Prohibited Item in the Protected AreaThe licensee discovered prohibited material inside the protected area. The material has been removed. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
ENS 4442119 August 2008 13:10:0010 CFR 26.719, FFD Reporting requirementsFitness for Duty

A non-licensed PG&E employee was inattentive to his responsibilities, and was relieved of his duties. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.

* * *  RETRACTION FROM T. GRAF TO V. KLCO AT 1232 EDT ON 8/20/08 * * * 
After review of the circumstances and Reg. Guide 5.62, the licensee believes the event is loggable.

The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO (Gaddy).