Event Notification Report for February 22, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/21/2013 - 02/22/2013
EVENT NUMBERS
48777
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48777
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DARVIN DUTTRY
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: DARVIN DUTTRY
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 02/22/2013
Notification Time: 20:13 [ET]
Event Date: 02/22/2013
Event Time: 14:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/22/2013
Notification Time: 20:13 [ET]
Event Date: 02/22/2013
Event Time: 14:30 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/22/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.417(b)(1) - FFD PROGRAMMATIC FAILURE
10 CFR Section:
26.417(b)(1) - FFD PROGRAMMATIC FAILURE
Person (Organization):
TODD JACKSON (R1DO)
CYBER TEAM (e-mail)
TODD JACKSON (R1DO)
CYBER TEAM (e-mail)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
COMPUTER PROGRAM ERROR IDENTIFIED IN THE FITNESS FOR DUTY PROGRAM
"On February 22, 2013 at approximately 1430 [EST], Susquehanna identified a computer program error that affected the Susquehanna Fitness for Duty (FFD) program. Specifically, two Behavioral Observation Program (BOP) inquiries were accepted without proper documentation of the required need to continue unescorted access authorization (UAA) and without verification of an actual observation within the required thirty day timeframe. The computer error resulted in answers for two of the three questions on the Behavior Observation Inquiry form not being recorded when the form was submitted by the supervisor. This resulted in the two security accounts being re-zeroed and allowing UAA for an additional 15 days. The BOP supervisor was contacted and verified that these individuals were intended to continue with UAA. At no time were these individuals removed from the FFD or Behavior Observation Program.
"In accordance with 10 CFR 26.719(b)(4), this report is being made based on being a potential programmatic failure, degradation, or discovered vulnerability of the FFD program that may permit undetected drug or alcohol use or abuse by individuals within a protected area, or by individuals who are assigned to perform duties that require them to be subject to the FFD program. The [NRC Resident Inspector] and the Branch Chief for the Region I Division of Reactor Safety were notified."
"On February 22, 2013 at approximately 1430 [EST], Susquehanna identified a computer program error that affected the Susquehanna Fitness for Duty (FFD) program. Specifically, two Behavioral Observation Program (BOP) inquiries were accepted without proper documentation of the required need to continue unescorted access authorization (UAA) and without verification of an actual observation within the required thirty day timeframe. The computer error resulted in answers for two of the three questions on the Behavior Observation Inquiry form not being recorded when the form was submitted by the supervisor. This resulted in the two security accounts being re-zeroed and allowing UAA for an additional 15 days. The BOP supervisor was contacted and verified that these individuals were intended to continue with UAA. At no time were these individuals removed from the FFD or Behavior Observation Program.
"In accordance with 10 CFR 26.719(b)(4), this report is being made based on being a potential programmatic failure, degradation, or discovered vulnerability of the FFD program that may permit undetected drug or alcohol use or abuse by individuals within a protected area, or by individuals who are assigned to perform duties that require them to be subject to the FFD program. The [NRC Resident Inspector] and the Branch Chief for the Region I Division of Reactor Safety were notified."