IR 05000298/2015302
| ML15135A275 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 05/15/2015 |
| From: | Vincent Gaddy Operations Branch IV |
| To: | Limpias O Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) |
| References | |
| 50-298/15-302 | |
| Download: ML15135A275 (10) | |
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May 15, 2015
SUBJECT:
COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - NRC RETAKE EXAMINATION REPORT 05000298/2015302
Dear Mr. Limpias:
On April 21, 2015, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an initial operator license retake examination at Cooper Nuclear Station. The enclosed report documents the examination results and licensing decisions. A telephonic exit meeting was conducted on May 6, 2015, with Mr. M. Maness, Operations Initial Training Superintendent, who was provided the NRC licensing decisions.
The examination included the evaluation of four applicants for reactor operator licenses, one applicant for an instant senior reactor operator license, and one applicant for an upgrade senior reactor operator license. The license examiners determined that all of the six applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
There were two post examination comments submitted by your staff. Enclosure 1 contains details of this report and Enclosure 2 summarizes post examination comment resolution.
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 NRCs Agencywide
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
1600 E. LAMAR BLVD ARLINGTON, TX 76011-4511 Documents Access and Management 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,
/RA/
Vincent G. Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50-298 License No. DPR-46
Enclosure:
1. NRC Examination Report 05000298/2015302 2. NRC Post Examination Comment Resolution
REGION IV==
Docket:
0500050298 License:
DPR-46 Report:
05000298/2015302 Licensee:
Nebraska Public Power District Facility:
Cooper Nuclear Station Location:
Brownville, Nebraska Dates:
January 27 - May 6, 2015 Inspectors:
T. Buchanan, Chief Examiner, Operations Engineer Approved By:
Vincent G. Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000298/2015302; January 27 - May 6, 2015; Cooper Nuclear Station; Initial Operator
Licensing Retake Examination Report.
NRC examiners evaluated the competency of four applicants for reactor operator licenses, one applicant for an instant senior reactor operator license and one applicant for an upgrade senior reactor operator license at Cooper Nuclear Station.
The licensee developed the examinations using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. The written examination was administered by the licensee on April 21, 2015.
The examiners determined that all of the six applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
None
Licensee-Identified Violations
None
REPORT DETAILS
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA5 Other Activities (Initial Operator License Examination)
.1 License Applications
a. Scope
NRC examiners reviewed all license applications submitted to ensure each applicant satisfied relevant license eligibility requirements.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Examination Development
a. Scope
NRC examiners reviewed integrated examination outlines and draft examinations submitted by the licensee against the requirements of NUREG-1021.
b. Findings
NRC examiners provided outline and draft examination comments to the licensee. The licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution prior to examination administration.
NRC examiners determined the written examinations initially submitted by the licensee were within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination.
.3 Operator Knowledge and Performance
a. Scope
On April 21, 2015, the licensee proctored the administration of the written examinations to all six applicants. The licensee staff graded the written examinations, analyzed the results, and presented their analysis and post examination comments to the NRC on April 28, 2015.
The operating tests were waived for the applicants because they previously passed those items and because the licensee requested and received waivers for these items for the retake examination.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
All applicants passed the written examination. The final written examinations and post examination analysis and comments may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the attachment.
.4 Simulation Facility Performance
a. Scope
The NRC examiners did not observe simulator performance with regard to plant fidelity.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.5 Examination Security
a. Scope
The NRC examiners reviewed examination security for both the preparation and examination administration for compliance 10 CFR 55.49 and NUREG-1021. Plans for applicant control were discussed with licensee personnel.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
Exit Meeting Summary
A telephonic exit was conducted on May 6, 2015 between Ms. T. Buchanan, Chief Examiner, and Mr. M. Maness, Operations Initial Training Superintendent.
The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- D. Goodman, Operations Manager
- M. Bacon, Training Manager
- M. Maness, Operations Initial Training Superintendent
- E. Jackson, Nuclear Instructor
- D. Franklund, Control Room Supervisor
- K. Mascerano, Exam Developer
- G. Jensen, Exam Mentor
NRC Personnel
- J. Nance, Acting Senior Resident Inspector