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Category:Letter
MONTHYEARML24339B7292024-12-18018 December 2024 Amd - Constellation - Adoption of TSTF-591 IR 05000317/20254032024-12-16016 December 2024 Information Request for the Cyber Security Baseline Inspection, Notification to Perform Inspection 05000317/2025403 and 05000318/2025403 RS-24-077, Application to Revise Technical Specifications for Clarification of a Frequency Example Using the Consolidated Line Item Improvement Process2024-12-0909 December 2024 Application to Revise Technical Specifications for Clarification of a Frequency Example Using the Consolidated Line Item Improvement Process ML24344A1962024-12-0909 December 2024 Automatic Reactor Trip Due to Main Turbine Loss of Load (Letter) IR 05000336/20240032024-11-0707 November 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000336/2024003 and 05000423/2024003 and Apparent Violation and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Inspection Report 07200008/2024001 IR 05000318/20240072024-11-0606 November 2024 Assessment Follow-Up Letter for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 2 (Report 05000318/2024007) ML24317A1432024-11-0404 November 2024 Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, 2024 Annual Report - Guarantees of Payment of Deferred Premiums ML24267A0792024-10-23023 October 2024 Calvert Exemption Issuance Letter IR 05000317/20240032024-10-22022 October 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000317/2024003, 05000318/2024003, and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Report 07200008/2024001 RS-24-093, Response to Request for Additional Information - Alternative Request to Utilize Code Case OMN-32, Alternative Requirements for Range and Accuracy of Pressure, Flow, and Differential Pressure Instruments Used in Pump Tests2024-10-10010 October 2024 Response to Request for Additional Information - Alternative Request to Utilize Code Case OMN-32, Alternative Requirements for Range and Accuracy of Pressure, Flow, and Differential Pressure Instruments Used in Pump Tests ML24283A0012024-10-0909 October 2024 Senior Reactor and Reactor Operator Initial License Examinations IR 05000317/20245012024-10-0707 October 2024 Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000317/2024501 and 05000318/2024501 ML24275A2442024-10-0303 October 2024 Reassignment of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Branch Chief, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing ML24255A8642024-09-0606 September 2024 Rscc Wire & Cable LLC Dba Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure - Part 21 Retraction of Final Notification IR 05000317/20240052024-08-29029 August 2024 Updated Inspection Plan for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000317/2024005 and 05000318/2024005) ML24240A2462024-08-27027 August 2024 Submittal of the Reactor Vessel Material Surveillance Program Capsule Technical Report ML24240A1112024-08-27027 August 2024 Registration of Use of Casks to Store Spent Fuel ML24222A6772024-08-0909 August 2024 Response to Request for Additional Information for Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-591-A, Revise Risk Informed Completion Time (RICT) Program Revision 0 and Revise 10 CFR 50.69 License Condition IR 05000317/20240022024-08-0606 August 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000317/2024002 and 05000318/2024002 IR 05000317/20240102024-07-31031 July 2024 Age-Related Degradation Inspection Report 05000317/2024010 and 05000318/2024010 ML24179A3262024-07-23023 July 2024 LTR - Constellation - SG Welds and Nozzles (L-2023-LLR-0053, L-2023-LLR-0054, L-2023-LLR-0055, L-2023-LLR-0056) ML24198A0442024-07-16016 July 2024 Inservice Inspection Report IR 05000317/20244012024-07-0909 July 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000317/2024401 and 05000318/2024401 ML24177A1832024-06-25025 June 2024 Inservice Inspection Report RS-24-061, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2024-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2024-06-14014 June 2024 Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2024-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations ML24161A0012024-06-0909 June 2024 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report ML24150A0522024-05-29029 May 2024 Operator Licensing Examination Approval ML24079A0762024-05-23023 May 2024 Issuance of Amendments to Adopt TSTF 264 ML24136A1962024-05-15015 May 2024 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report IR 05000317/20240012024-05-0707 May 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000317/2024001 and 05000318/2024001 RS-24-041, Alternative Request to Utilize Code Case OMN-32, Alternative Requirements for Range and Accuracy of Pressure, Flow, and Differential Pressure Instruments Used in Pump Tests2024-04-30030 April 2024 Alternative Request to Utilize Code Case OMN-32, Alternative Requirements for Range and Accuracy of Pressure, Flow, and Differential Pressure Instruments Used in Pump Tests 05000317/LER-2024-002, Emergency Diesel Generators Automatic Start Due to Loss of a 13kV Bus2024-04-29029 April 2024 Emergency Diesel Generators Automatic Start Due to Loss of a 13kV Bus 05000318/LER-2024-001, Manual Reactor Trip Due to 22 Steam Generator Feed Pump Trip2024-04-24024 April 2024 Manual Reactor Trip Due to 22 Steam Generator Feed Pump Trip ML24101A1942024-04-22022 April 2024 Closeout Letter for GL 2004-02 ML24114A0182024-04-18018 April 2024 Electronic Reporting of Occupational Exposure Reporting ML24103A2042024-04-12012 April 2024 Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Application to Revise Technical Specifications to Adopt TSTF-591-A, Revise Risk Informed Completion Time (RICT) Program Revision 0 and Revise 10 CFR 50.69 License Condition 05000318/LER-2023-004-01, Automatic Reactor Trip from Reactor Protection System Actuation Due to Loss of Unit Service Transformer2024-04-12012 April 2024 Automatic Reactor Trip from Reactor Protection System Actuation Due to Loss of Unit Service Transformer IR 05000317/20240402024-04-11011 April 2024 95001 Supplemental Inspection Report 05000317/2024040 and Follow-Up Assessment Letter RS-24-002, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC - Annual Property Insurance Status Report2024-04-0101 April 2024 Constellation Energy Generation, LLC - Annual Property Insurance Status Report ML24082A0082024-03-22022 March 2024 Request for Exemption from Certain Requirements of 10 CFR 72.212 and 10 CFR 72.214 ML24078A1152024-03-18018 March 2024 10 CFR 50.46 Annual Report ML24059A0632024-03-15015 March 2024 Authorization and Safety Evaluation for Alternative Request ISI-05-021 (EPID L-2023-LLR-0006) - Non-Proprietary IR 05000317/20230062024-02-28028 February 2024 Annual Assessment Letter for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, (Reports 05000317/2023006 and 05000318/2023006 ML24052A0072024-02-14014 February 2024 Core Operating Limits Report for Unit 1, Cycle 27, Revision 0 ML24040A1492024-02-0909 February 2024 Response to NRC Request for Additional Information Regarding Final Response to Generic Letter 2004-02 ML24040A0962024-02-0909 February 2024 Notification of Readiness for NRC 95001 Inspection IR 05000317/20230042024-02-0101 February 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000317/2023004 and 05000318/2023004 RS-24-010, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Summary of Changes to Quality Assurance Topical Report, NO-AA-10, and Decommissioning Quality Assurance Program, NO-DC-102024-01-31031 January 2024 Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Summary of Changes to Quality Assurance Topical Report, NO-AA-10, and Decommissioning Quality Assurance Program, NO-DC-10 ML24029A0102024-01-29029 January 2024 Request for Information and Notification of Conduct of IP 71111.21.N.04, Age-Related Degradation, Reference Inspection Report 05000317/2024010 and 05000318/2024010 ML24003A8872024-01-19019 January 2024 Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR Part 73 (EPID L-2023-LLE-0033 (Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting)) 2024-09-06
[Table view] Category:License-Operator Examination Report
MONTHYEARML24283A0012024-10-0909 October 2024 Senior Reactor and Reactor Operator Initial License Examinations IR 05000317/20223012022-08-16016 August 2022 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000317/2022301 and 05000318/2022301 IR 05000317/20213012021-07-26026 July 2021 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000317/2021301 and 05000318/2021301 IR 05000317/20203012020-03-23023 March 2020 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000317/2020301 and 05000318/2020301 IR 05000317/20193012019-05-0606 May 2019 NRC Initial and Retake Operator Licensing Examination Report Er 05000317/2019301 and 05000318/2019301 IR 05000317/20183012019-01-25025 January 2019 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report, Er 05000317/2018301; 05000318/2018301; 8/6-8/15 2018 IR 05000317/20163012016-08-18018 August 2016 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000317/2016301 and 05000318/2016301 RS-14-164, (EGC) Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2014-05, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2014-05-29029 May 2014 (EGC) Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2014-05, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations IR 05000317/20123012012-10-16016 October 2012 Er 05000317-12-301; 05000318-12-301; August 13-23, 2012; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report ML11192A2052011-07-0707 July 2011 Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2011-04, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations IR 05000317/20083022009-01-22022 January 2009 Er 05000317/08-302 & 05000318/08-302 on 12/10/08 for Calvert Cliffs, Units 1 and 2 ML0834306022008-12-0808 December 2008 Operator Licensing Retake Written Examination Approval (Calvert Cliffs Units 1 and 2) IR 05000317/20023012002-08-30030 August 2002 IR 05000317-02-301 and 05000318-02-301, on July 12-18, 2002, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Initial Operator Licensing Examinations 2024-10-09
[Table view] Category:License-Operator
MONTHYEARRS-23-077, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2023-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2023-06-16016 June 2023 Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2023-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations ML23179A1242023-06-14014 June 2023 Final QA Related Forms ML22221A0962022-08-0202 August 2022 Proposed Written Examination ML22221A1252022-08-0202 August 2022 Proposed Operating Exam ML22220A1462022-08-0202 August 2022 Administered Written Exam ML24016A1582022-08-0202 August 2022 NRC Exam Seating Chart for Written Exam Administered on July 20, 2022 ML22221A0482022-08-0202 August 2022 Review Worksheets ML22221A0432022-08-0202 August 2022 Quality Checklists ML22220A1132022-08-0202 August 2022 Administered Operating Test ML22221A0302022-08-0202 August 2022 Administrative Files RS-22-045, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2022-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2022-03-25025 March 2022 Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2022-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations ML21252A0452021-09-15015 September 2021 Requalification Program Inspection ML22073A1172021-06-21021 June 2021 2021 Final Written Exam Original Modified Questions ML21187A3072021-06-16016 June 2021 Draft Written Examination (Folder 2) ML21193A3122021-06-16016 June 2021 NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Written Exam (Folder 2) ML21193A3072021-06-16016 June 2021 Final Qa/Related Form - ES-401-6 (Folder 1) ML21187A3082021-06-16016 June 2021 Draft Operating Test (Section a, Section B, Section C) (Folder 2) ML21189A2882021-06-16016 June 2021 Final Qa/Related Forms (Folder 1) ML21193A3692021-06-16016 June 2021 Final Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 3) ML21193A2982021-06-16016 June 2021 Miscellaneous Exam Material (Folder 1) ML21202A1642021-06-16016 June 2021 Handouts to Applicants (Folder 3) ML21193A3162021-06-16016 June 2021 NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Operating Test (Folder 2) ML21187A3102021-06-16016 June 2021 Final Operating Test (Sections a, B, and C) (Folder 3) ML21193A3212021-06-16016 June 2021 Draft Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 2) ML21105A4352021-04-20020 April 2021 March 10, 2021, NRC Generic Fundamentals Examination Results for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Cover Letter Publicly Available, Enclosures Withheld from Public) ML21187A3092021-03-29029 March 2021 Final Written Examination with Answer Key (401-5 Format) (Folder 3) ML21074A3242021-03-15015 March 2021 LLC - Licensed Operator Positive Fitness-For-Duty Test ML21012A2692021-01-12012 January 2021 Announcement of Generic Fundamentals Examination Section of the Written Operator Licensing Examination for 2021 ML20105A1222020-04-14014 April 2020 March 4, 2020, NRC Generic Fundamentals Examination Results for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Cover Letter Publicly Available, Enclosures Withheld from Public) ML20057E5602020-02-0707 February 2020 Final Operating Test (Sections a, B, and C) (Folder 3) ML20279A3312020-02-0707 February 2020 Handouts to Applicants (Folder 3) ML21025A4142020-02-0707 February 2020 Original Questions for Modified Questions ML20274A0922020-02-0707 February 2020 NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Written Exam (Folder 2) ML21025A0732020-02-0707 February 2020 Final QA Related Forms (Folder 1) ML20274A1052020-02-0707 February 2020 Draft Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 2) ML20057E5592020-02-0707 February 2020 Final Written Examination with Answer Key (401-5 Format) (Folder 3) ML20274A1362020-02-0707 February 2020 Final Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 3) ML20274A0662020-02-0707 February 2020 Draft Operating Test (Section a, Section B, Section C) (Folder 2) ML20274A0942020-02-0707 February 2020 NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Operating Test (Folder 2) ML21025A1432020-02-0707 February 2020 ES-401-6 (Folder 1) ML20274A0832020-02-0707 February 2020 Draft Written Examination (Folder 2) ML19352D6572019-12-16016 December 2019 Announcement 0f Generic Fundamentals Examination Section of the Written Operator Licensing Examination for 2020 ML19157A0962019-06-0606 June 2019 Senior Reactor and Reactor Operator Initial License Examinations RS-19-053, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2019-02, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2019-05-16016 May 2019 Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2019-02, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations IR 05000317/20193012019-05-0606 May 2019 NRC Initial and Retake Operator Licensing Examination Report Er 05000317/2019301 and 05000318/2019301 ML19122A2362019-04-12012 April 2019 Final Qa/Related Forms (Folder 1) ML19098B5572019-03-15015 March 2019 Final Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 3) ML19098B5592019-03-13013 March 2019 Final Written Examination with Answer Key (401-5 Format) (Folder 3) ML19098B2742019-02-21021 February 2019 Draft Written Examination (Folder 2) ML18312A3882018-11-0707 November 2018 Senior Reactor and Reactor Operator Initial and Retake License Examinations 2023-06-16
[Table view] Category:Part 55 Examination Related Material
MONTHYEARRS-23-077, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2023-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2023-06-16016 June 2023 Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2023-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations ML23179A1242023-06-14014 June 2023 Final QA Related Forms ML22220A1132022-08-0202 August 2022 Administered Operating Test ML22221A1252022-08-0202 August 2022 Proposed Operating Exam ML22221A0302022-08-0202 August 2022 Administrative Files ML22221A0962022-08-0202 August 2022 Proposed Written Examination ML22221A0482022-08-0202 August 2022 Review Worksheets ML24016A1582022-08-0202 August 2022 NRC Exam Seating Chart for Written Exam Administered on July 20, 2022 ML22220A1462022-08-0202 August 2022 Administered Written Exam ML22221A0432022-08-0202 August 2022 Quality Checklists RS-22-045, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2022-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2022-03-25025 March 2022 Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2022-01, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations ML22073A1172021-06-21021 June 2021 2021 Final Written Exam Original Modified Questions ML21193A2982021-06-16016 June 2021 Miscellaneous Exam Material (Folder 1) ML21193A3072021-06-16016 June 2021 Final Qa/Related Form - ES-401-6 (Folder 1) ML21202A1642021-06-16016 June 2021 Handouts to Applicants (Folder 3) ML21193A3122021-06-16016 June 2021 NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Written Exam (Folder 2) ML21193A3212021-06-16016 June 2021 Draft Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 2) ML21187A3072021-06-16016 June 2021 Draft Written Examination (Folder 2) ML21189A2882021-06-16016 June 2021 Final Qa/Related Forms (Folder 1) ML21193A3692021-06-16016 June 2021 Final Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 3) ML21187A3082021-06-16016 June 2021 Draft Operating Test (Section a, Section B, Section C) (Folder 2) ML21193A3162021-06-16016 June 2021 NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Operating Test (Folder 2) ML21187A3102021-06-16016 June 2021 Final Operating Test (Sections a, B, and C) (Folder 3) ML21187A3092021-03-29029 March 2021 Final Written Examination with Answer Key (401-5 Format) (Folder 3) ML21012A2692021-01-12012 January 2021 Announcement of Generic Fundamentals Examination Section of the Written Operator Licensing Examination for 2021 ML20274A0832020-02-0707 February 2020 Draft Written Examination (Folder 2) ML21025A4142020-02-0707 February 2020 Original Questions for Modified Questions ML21025A0732020-02-0707 February 2020 Final QA Related Forms (Folder 1) ML20279A3312020-02-0707 February 2020 Handouts to Applicants (Folder 3) ML21025A1432020-02-0707 February 2020 ES-401-6 (Folder 1) ML20274A1052020-02-0707 February 2020 Draft Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 2) ML20274A0922020-02-0707 February 2020 NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Written Exam (Folder 2) ML20057E5592020-02-0707 February 2020 Final Written Examination with Answer Key (401-5 Format) (Folder 3) ML20057E5602020-02-0707 February 2020 Final Operating Test (Sections a, B, and C) (Folder 3) ML20274A0662020-02-0707 February 2020 Draft Operating Test (Section a, Section B, Section C) (Folder 2) ML20274A1362020-02-0707 February 2020 Final Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 3) ML20274A0942020-02-0707 February 2020 NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Operating Test (Folder 2) ML19352D6572019-12-16016 December 2019 Announcement 0f Generic Fundamentals Examination Section of the Written Operator Licensing Examination for 2020 ML19157A0962019-06-0606 June 2019 Senior Reactor and Reactor Operator Initial License Examinations RS-19-053, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2019-02, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2019-05-16016 May 2019 Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2019-02, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations IR 05000317/20193012019-05-0606 May 2019 NRC Initial and Retake Operator Licensing Examination Report Er 05000317/2019301 and 05000318/2019301 ML19122A2362019-04-12012 April 2019 Final Qa/Related Forms (Folder 1) ML19098B5572019-03-15015 March 2019 Final Written Examination and Operating Test Outlines (Folder 3) ML19098B5592019-03-13013 March 2019 Final Written Examination with Answer Key (401-5 Format) (Folder 3) ML19098B2742019-02-21021 February 2019 Draft Written Examination (Folder 2) ML18312A3882018-11-0707 November 2018 Senior Reactor and Reactor Operator Initial and Retake License Examinations ML18311A1292018-10-0101 October 2018 Handouts to Applicants (Folder 3) ML18311A1142018-08-0202 August 2018 Examination Approval Letter (Folder 1) ML18214A4482018-08-0202 August 2018 Initial Operator Licensing Written Examination Approval: Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 RS-18-057, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2018-02, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2018-04-25025 April 2018 Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2018-02, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations 2023-06-16
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SUBJECT:
CALVERT CLIFFS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, UNITS 1 and 2 - NRC INITIAL AND RETAKE OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION REPORT ER 05000317/2019301 AND 05000318/2019301
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On March 26, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed examinations at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed examination report documents the examination results, which were discussed on April 16, 2019, with Mr. S. Stillings, Operations Training Manager, of your staff.
The examination included the evaluation of one initial applicant for an upgrade senior reactor operator license, and one retake applicant for instant senior reactor operator license. The written and operating examinations were developed using NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 11. The license examiner determined that both applicants satisfied the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 55, and the appropriate licenses were issued on April 16, 2019.
No findings were identified during this examination.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Donald E. Jackson, Chief Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos.: 50-317 and 50-318 License Nos.: DPR-53 and DPR-69
Enclosure: Examination Report 05000317 and 05000318/2019301
cc w/encl: Distribution via ListServ
SUMMARY
ER 05000317/2019301; 05000318/2019301; 3/25-26/2019; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant,
Units 1 and 2; Initial and Retake Operator Licensing Examination Report.
One NRC examiner evaluated the competency of one applicant for an upgrade senior reactor operator license at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2. The facility licensee developed the examinations using NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 11. The written examination was administered by the facility on March 28, 2019, to the upgrade senior reactor operator applicant as well as to an instant senior reactor operator written examination retake applicant. The NRC examiner administered the operating test to the upgrade applicant on March 25 - 26, 2019. The NRC examiner determined that both applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses were issued on April 16, 2019.
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
The examiners reviewed both applications submitted by the licensee to ensure the applications reflected that each applicant satisfied relevant license eligibility requirements. The applications were submitted on NRC Form 398, Personal Qualification Statement, and NRC Form 396, Certification of Medical Examination by Facility Licensee. This audit focused on the applicants experience and on-the-job training, including control manipulations that provided significant reactivity changes.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Operator Knowledge and Performance
a. Examination Scope
On March 28, 2019, the licensee proctored the administration of the written examinations to both applicants. The licensee staff graded the written examinations, analyzed the results, and presented their analysis to the NRC on April 3, 2019.
The NRC examiner administered the various portions of the operating examination to the upgrade senior reactor operator applicant on March 25 - 26, 2019. This applicant participated in one dynamic simulator scenario, in a control room and facilities walkthrough test consisting of five system tasks, and an administrative test consisting of five administrative tasks.
b. Findings
The upgrade senior reactor operator applicant passed all parts of the operating test.
Both applicants passed the written examination. The average score was 95.0 percent.
The text of the examination questions and the operating test may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted on page 6. In accordance with current NRC policy, the release of this written examination in ADAMS to the public will be delayed for two years.
The NRC examiners completed the final grading of the written examination on April 5, 2019, and conducted a review of each missed question to determine the accuracy and validity of the examination questions.
Chapter ES-403 and Form ES-403-1 of NUREG 1021 require the licensee to analyze the validity of any written examination questions that were missed by half or more of the applicants. The licensee conducted this performance analysis for all questions that were missed by both applicants and submitted the analysis to the chief examiner. No exam changes resulted from this analysis. The licensee did not submit any post-examination comments.
.3 Initial Licensing Examination Development
a. Examination Scope
The facility licensee developed the examinations in accordance with NUREG-1021, Revision 11. All licensee facility training and operations staff involved in examination preparation and validation were listed on a security agreement. The facility licensee submitted both the operating examination outlines on January 11, 2019. The chief examiner reviewed the outlines against the requirements of NUREG-1021, and provided comments to the licensee. The facility licensee submitted the draft examination package on February 22, 2019. The chief examiner reviewed the draft examination package against the requirements of NUREG-1021, and provided comments to the licensee. The NRC conducted an onsite validation of the operating examinations and provided further comments during the week of March 4, 2019. The licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution on prior to administration of the examinations.
b. Findings
The NRC approved the initial examination outline and advised the licensee to proceed with the operating examination development.
The examiners determined that the written and operating examinations initially submitted by the licensee were within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination.
.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
None.
.5 Examination Security
a. Examination Scope
The examiners reviewed examination security for examination development and during both the onsite preparation week and examination administration week for compliance with NUREG-1021, Revision 11 requirements.
b. Findings
None.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
The chief examiner presented the examination results and other observations with Mr. S. Stillings, Operations Training Manager, on April 16, 2019. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented.
The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- M. Milbradt, Director of Training
- H. Stillings, Operations Training Manager
- M. Parlett, Exam Developer
- K. Swiger, Exam Developer
NRC Personnel
- D. Silk, Senior Operations Engineer
ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened
NONE
Opened and Closed
NONE
Closed
NONE
Discussed
NONE
ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED