IR 05000269/2018301

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NRC Operator License Examination Report 05000269/2018301, 05000270/2018301, and 05000287/2018301
ML18197A196
Person / Time
Site: Oconee  Duke energy icon.png
Issue date: 07/13/2018
From: Gerald Mccoy
Division of Reactor Safety II
To: Burchfield E
Duke Energy Carolinas
References
ER 2018301
Download: ML18197A196 (8)


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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION uly 13, 2018

SUBJECT:

OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION - NRC OPERATOR LICENSE EXAMINATION REPORT 05000269/2018301, 05000270/2018301, AND 05000287/2018301

Dear Mr. Burchfield:

During the period of June 4 - 11, 2018, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered operating tests to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the Oconee Nuclear Station. At the conclusion of the tests, the examiners discussed preliminary findings related to the operating tests and the written examination submittal with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report. The written examination was administered by your staff on June 20, 2018.

All applicants passed the written examination. One Reactor Operator (RO) applicant failed the operating test. There were no post-administration comments. A Simulator Fidelity Report is included in this report as Enclosure 2 to this letter.

The initial examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination. All examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and your staff were made according to NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 11.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (404) 997-4551.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Gerald J. McCoy, Chief Operations Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos: 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos: DPR-38, NPF-47, DPR-55 Enclosures:

1. Report Details 2. Simulator Fidelity Report

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US. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION II

Docket No.: 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License No.: DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55 Report No.: 05000269/2018301, 05000270/2018301, 05000287/2018301 Licensee: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC Facility: Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 Location: Seneca, SC Dates: Operating Test - June 4 - 11, 2018 Written Examination - June 20 2018 Examiners: P. Capehart, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Engineer N. Lacy, Senior Operations Engineer G. Callaway, Senior Operations Instructor P. Presby, Senior Operations Engineer P. Ott, Senior Operations Engineer J. DeMarshall, Senior Operations Engineer Approved by: Gerald J. McCoy, Chief Operations Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure 1

SUMMARY ER 05000269/2018301, 05000270/2018301, and 05000287/2018301; June 4 - 11, 2018 & June 20, 2018; Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; Operator License Examinations Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) examiners conducted an initial examination in accordance with the guidelines in Revision 11 of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." This examination implemented the operator licensing requirements identified in 10 CFR §55.41, §55.43, and §55.45, as applicable.

Members of the Oconee Nuclear Station staff developed both the operating tests and the written examination. The initial operating test, written Reactor Operator (RO) examination, and written Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) examination submittals met the quality guidelines contained in NUREG-1021.

The NRC administered the operating tests during the period June 4 - 11, 2018. Members of the Oconee Nuclear Station training staff administered the written examination on June 20, 2018.

Nine ROs and thirteen SROs were administered the exam. All applicants passed the written examination. One RO applicant failed the operating test. All applicants were issued licenses commensurate with the level of examination administered.

There were no post-examination comments.

No findings were identified.

REPORT DETAILS 4. OTHER ACTIVITIES 4OA5 Operator Licensing Examinations a. Inspection Scope The NRC evaluated the submitted operating test by combining the scenario events and JPMs in order to determine the percentage of submitted test items that required replacement or significant modification. The NRC also evaluated the submitted written examination questions (RO and SRO questions considered separately) in order to determine the percentage of submitted questions that required replacement or significant modification, or that clearly did not conform with the intent of the approved knowledge and ability (K/A) statement. Any questions that were deleted during the grading process, or for which the answer key had to be changed, were also included in the count of unacceptable questions. The percentage of submitted test items that were unacceptable was compared to the acceptance criteria of NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Standards for Power Reactors.

The NRC reviewed the licensees examination security measures while preparing and administering the examinations in order to ensure compliance with 10 CFR §55.49, Integrity of examinations and tests.

The NRC administered the operating tests during the period June 4 - 11, 2018. The NRC examiners evaluated nine Reactor Operator (RO) and thirteen Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants using the guidelines contained in NUREG-1021. Members of the Oconee Nuclear Station training staff administered the written examination on June 20, 2018. Evaluations of applicants and reviews of associated documentation were performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licenses to operate the Oconee Nuclear Station, met the requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55, Operators Licenses.

The NRC evaluated the performance or fidelity of the simulation facility during the preparation and conduct of the operating tests.

b. Findings No findings were identified.

The NRC developed the written examination sample plan outline. Members of the Oconee Nuclear Station training staff developed both the operating tests and the written examination. All examination material was developed in accordance with the guidelines contained in Revision 11 of NUREG-1021. The NRC examination team reviewed the proposed examination. Examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and the licensee were made per NUREG-1021 and incorporated into the final version of the examination materials.

The NRC, using NUREG-1021, determined that the licensees initial examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination.

All applicants passed the written examination. One RO applicant failed the operating test. Twenty one applicants were issued licenses.

Copies of all individual examination reports were sent to the facility Training Manager for evaluation of weaknesses and determination of appropriate remedial training.

The licensee submitted no post-examination comments. A copy of the final written examinations and answer keys, with all changes incorporated may be accessed not earlier than June 22, 2020, in the ADAMS system (ADAMS Accession Numbers ML18192A730, ML18192A775).

4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit Exit Meeting Summary On June 12, 2018, the NRC examination team discussed generic issues associated with the operating test with Mr. P. Fisk, Plant Manager, and members of the Oconee Nuclear Station staff. The examiners asked the licensee if any of the examination material was proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee personnel P. Fisk, Plant Manager C. Dunton, Site Support Director M. Dunton, Operations Manager C. Wasik, Regulatory Affairs Manager D. Haile, Regulatory Affairs Lead Engineer J. R. Steely, Training Manager C. Ropp, Operations Training Manager T. Grant, Engineering General Manager T. Lawson, Nuclear Ops Training Supervisor S. Lark, NRC Exam team S. Bowen, NRC Exam team T. Doss, Nuclear Ops Training Supervisor C. Judd, Control Room Supervisor

SIMULATOR FIDELITY REPORT Facility Licensee: Oconee Nuclear Station Facility Docket No.: 05000269, 05000270, 05000287 Operating Test Administered: June 4 - 11, 2018 This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit or inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71111.11 are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee action is required in response to these observations.

No simulator fidelity or configuration issues were identified.

Enclosure 2