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Organizational Effectiveness-Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Chemistry/Environmental

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2020-15752
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Description
The Office of the Inspector General conducted a review of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Chemistry/Environmental (SQN Chemistry) organization to identify factors that could impact SQN Chemistry’s organizational effectiveness. During the course of our evaluation, we identified behaviors that had a positive impact on SQN Chemistry. These included relationships with most management. However, we also identified behavioral risks related to accountability, relationships within and outside Chemistry, low morale, and ethics. In addition, we identified risks to operations that have hindered SQN Chemistry’s effectiveness. These risks were related to the physical work environment, monitoring effluents and collecting required samples, and inaccurate sample documentation.
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Tennessee Valley Authority OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
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Recommendations

We recommend the Senior Manager, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Chemistry, working with the Site Vice President, address concerns related to relationship problems from both within and outside Chemistry.

We recommend the Senior Manager, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Chemistry, working with the Site Vice President, implement changes to reduce errors in Chemistry sample results and shipping data.

We recommend the Senior Manager, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Chemistry, working with the Site Vice President, examine processes and procedures, roles and responsibilities, and past missed sample events to identify gaps in Chemistry's collection of samples and monitoring of effluents and take corrective actions as necessary.

We recommend the Senior Manager, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Chemistry, working with the Site Vice President, develop a plan to monitor lab conditions and implement corrective actions as necessary.

We recommend the Senior Manager, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Chemistry, working with the Site Vice President, address concerns related to relationship problems from both within and outside Chemistry.