IR 05000313/2026301
| ML26026A198 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  (DPR-051) |
| Issue date: | 01/26/2026 |
| From: | Brian Tindell NRC/RGN-IV/DORS/OB |
| To: | Pehrson D Entergy Operations |
| References | |
| IR 2026301 | |
| Download: ML26026A198 (0) | |
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January 26, 2026
SUBJECT:
ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNIT 1 - NRC INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION APPROVAL 05000313/2026301
Dear Mr. Pehrson:
The purpose of this letter is to provide U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approval of the proposed written examination and operating test under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 55.40(b)(4) and to confirm the final arrangements for the upcoming operator licensing examination at Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 1.
The NRC has completed its review of the operator license applications submitted in connection with this examination and separately provided a list of approved applicants to Mr. Chris Norwood, Exam Author. Note that any examination waivers and application denials have been addressed in separate correspondence.
The NRC has approved the subject examinations, and you may administer the written examination on February 4, 2026, in accordance with NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 12. The NRC staff will administer the operating test during the week of February 9, 2026. The examinations have undergone extensive review by my staff and representatives responsible for licensed operator training at your facility. Based on this review, I have concluded that the examinations meet the guidelines of NUREG-1021 for content, operational, and discrimination validity. By administering the written examination, you also agree that the examinations meet NUREG-1021 guidelines and are appropriate for measuring the qualifications of licensed operator applicants at your facility. If you determine that these examinations are not appropriate for licensing operators at your facility, do not administer the written examination and contact me at 817-200-1159.
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
1600 E. LAMAR BLVD ARLINGTON, TX 76011-4511 Please contact Chris Harrington, Chief Examiner, at 817-200-1254, if you have questions or identify any errors or changes in the license level (reactor operator or senior reactor operator) or type of examination (partial or complete written examination or operating test, or both) specified for each applicant approved to take the examinations.
Sincerely, Brian Tindell, Chief Operations Branch Division of Operating Reactor Safety Docket No. 05000313 License No. DPR-51 Electronic Distribution via LISTSERV Signed by Tindell, Brian on 01/26/26
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