IR 05000272/2010302
| ML102920301 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 10/19/2010 |
| From: | Hansell S Operations Branch I |
| To: | Joyce T Public Service Enterprise Group |
| Shared Package | |
| ML102080004 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-272/10-302, 50-311/10-302, U01835 IR-10-302 | |
| Download: ML102920301 (8) | |
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October 19, 2010
SUBJECT:
SALEM GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000272/2010302 and 05000311/2010302
Dear Mr. Joyce:
On September 24, 2010, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed two retake examinations at the Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed report documents the examination findings, which were discussed on September 24, 2010, with Mr. G. Marshall, Operations Training Manager, of your staff.
The retake examinations on the dynamic simulator portion of the test included the evaluation of one applicant for an instant senior operator license and one applicant for an upgrade senior operator license. The dynamic simulator examinations were developed using NUREG-1021,
"Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Supplement 1, Revision 9.
The license examiners determined that both applicants satisfied the requirements of 1 0 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate license numbers were issued on September 29, 2010.
No findings were identified during this examination.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely, amuel L.
ansell, Jr., Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure: NRC Examination Report 05000272/2010302 and 05000311/2010302 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information Docket Nos. 50-272 and 50-311 License Nos. DPR-70 and DPR-75 cc w/encl: Distribution via ListServ
Mr. Thomas
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000272/2010302 and 05000311/2010302; 09/24/2010; Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report.
Two NRC Region I examiners evaluated the competencies of one retake applicant for an instant senior operator license and one retake applicant for an upgrade senior operator license at the Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, in the dynamic simulator portion of the operating examination. The facility licensee developed the dynamic simulator examinations using NUREG-1 021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Supplement 1,
Revision 9. NRC examiners administered the dynamic simulator retake examinations September 24, 2010. The license examiners determined that both applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the licenses have been issued.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
No findings were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
None.
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REPORT DETAILS
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
40A5 Other Activities (Initial Operator License Examination)
.1 License Applications
a. Scope
The examiners reviewed license applications submitted by the licensee to ensure the applications reflected that the retake applicants received appropriate remediation training and that their medical conditions were acceptable. The examiners also checked that the applicable waiver requests were indicated on the applications. The applications were submitted on NRC Form 398, "Personal Qualification Statement," and NRC Form 396, "Certification of Medical Examination by Facility Licensee."
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
. 2 Operator Knowledge and Performance
a. Examination Scope
The NRC examination team administered the dynamic simulator portion of the operating examination to the retake applicants on September 24, 2010. Each applicant participated in two dynamic simulator scenarios.
b. Findings
Both applicants passed their retake of the dynamic simulator portion of the operating test.
.3 Initial licensing Examination Development
a. Examination Scope
The facility licensee developed the dynamic simulator retake examinations in accordance with NUREG-1 021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Supplement 1, Revision 9. All licensee facility training and operations staff involved in examination preparation and validation were listed on a security agreement.
The facility licensee submitted operating examination outlines on August 9, 2010. The chief examiner reviewed the outlines against the requirements of NUREG-1021, Supplement 1, Revision 9, and provided comments to the licensee. The facility licensee submitted the draft operating examinations on August 27,2010. The chief examiner reviewed the draft examination package against the requirements of NUREG-1 021, Supplement 1, Revision 9, and provided comments to the licensee within one week of their respective submittals. The NRC conducted an onsite validation of the operating examinations and provided further comments on September 13, 2010. The licensee satisfactorily completed the comment resolutions on September 14,2010.
b. Findings
The NRC approved the examination outline and advised the licensee to proceed with the operating examination development.
No findings were identified.
.4 Simulation Facility Performance
a. Examination Scope
The examiners observed simulator performance with regard to plant fidelity during the examination validation and administration.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
. 5 Examination Security
a. Examination Scope
The examiners reviewed examination security for examination development and during both the onsite preparation and examination administration for compliance with NUREG-1021 requirements. Plans for simulator security and applicant control were reviewed and discussed with licensee personnel.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
40A6 Meetings, Including Exit Mr. J. Caruso presented the examination results to Mr. M. Kafantaris, Operations Training Director, of the licensee's management staff on September 29,2010. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented.
The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary.
A IT ACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- G. Gauding, Nuclear Training Instructor
- M. Kafantaris, Operations Training Director
- G. Marshall, Operations Training Manager
ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened
NONE
Closed
NONE
Discussed
NONE