IR 05000324/2007301
| ML072560002 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Brunswick  (DPR-062, DPR-071) |
| Issue date: | 09/12/2007 |
| From: | Haag R C NRC/RGN-II/DRS/OLB |
| To: | Scarola J Carolina Power & Light Co |
| References | |
| 50-324/07-301, 50-325/07-301 50-324/07-301, 50-325/07-301 | |
| Download: ML072560002 (9) | |
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September 12, 2007
Carolina Power & Light CompanyATTN:Mr. James ScarolaVice PresidentBrunswick Steam Electric Plant P. O. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461
SUBJECT: BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT05000325/2007301 AND 05000324/2007301
Dear Mr. Scarola:
During the period of July 16-22, 2007, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administeredoperating examinations to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant. The examiners discussed examination questions and preliminary findings related to the operating test with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report on July 23, 2007. The written examination was administered by your staff on August 3, 2007. The Chief Examiner discussed questions and preliminary findings related to the written examination with members of your staff on September 12, 2007. Three Reactor Operator (RO) applicants passed both the operating test and writtenexamination. Four RO applicants failed the written examination and two Senior ReactorOperator (SRO) applicants failed the walkthrough portion of the operating test. There were no post examination comments. A Simulation Facility Report is included in this report as Enclosure 2. In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and itsenclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Roomor 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 (thePublic Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,\\RA\\Robert C. Haag, ChiefOperations Branch Division of Reactor SafetyDocket Nos.: 50-325, 50-324License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62
Enclosures:
(See page 2)
CP&L2
Enclosures:
1. Report Details2. Simulation Facility ReportBenjamin C. Waldrep, DirectorSite Operations Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Carolina Power & Light Company Electronic Mail DistributionJames W. Holt, ManagerPerformance Evaluation and Regulatory Affairs PEB 7 Carolina Power & Light Company Electronic Mail DistributionTerry Hobbs, Plant ManagerBrunswick Steam Electric Plant Carolina Power & Light Company P. O. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461Paul Fulford, ManagerPerformance Evaluation and Regulatory Affairs PEB 5 Carolina Power & Light Company P. O. Box 1551 Raleigh, NC 27602-1551Edward T. O'Neil, ManagerTraining Carolina Power & Light Company Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Electronic Mail DistributionRandy C. Ivey, ManagerSupport Services Carolina Power & Light Company Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Electric Mail DistributionGarry D. Miller, ManagerLicense Renewal Progress Energy Electronic Mail DistributionAnnette H. Pope, SupervisorLicensing/Regulatory Programs Carolina Power and Light Company Electronic Mail DistributionDavid T. ConleyAssociate General Counsel - Legal Dept.
Progress Energy Service Company, LLC Electronic Mail Distribution James RossNuclear Energy Institute Electronic Mail DistributionJohn H. O'Neill, Jr.Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge 2300 N. Street, NW Washington, DC 20037-1128Beverly Hall, Chief, RadiationProtection Section N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution Peggy ForceAssistant Attorney General State of North Carolina Electronic Mail DistributionChairman of the North Carolina Utilities Commission c/o Sam Watson, Staff Attorney Electronic Mail DistributionRobert P. GruberExecutive Director Public Staff NCUC 4326 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4326(cc cont'd - See page 3)
CP&L3 (cc cont'd)Public Service Commission State of South Carolina P. O. Box 11649 Columbia, SC 29211David R. SandiferBrunswick County Board of Commissioners P. O. Box 249 Bolivia, NC 28422Warren LeeEmergency Management Director New Hanover County Department of Emergency Management P. O. Box 1525 Wilmington, NC 28402-1525
______OFFICERII:DRSRII:DRSRII:DRSRII:DRPSIGNATUREMAB7BLC2RCHRM1NAMEMBatesBCaballeroRHaagRMusserDATE9/12/20079/12/20079/12/20079/12/2007 E-MAIL COPY? YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO Enclosure 1NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONREGION IIDocket Nos.:50-325, 50-324License Nos.:DPR-71, DPR-62 Report Nos.:05000325/2007301, 05000324/2007301 Licensee:Carolina Power and Light (CP&L)
Facility:Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 & 2 Location:8470 River Road SESouthport, NC 28461Dates:Operating Tests - July 16-22, 2007Written Examination - August 3, 2007Examiners:M. Bates, Chief ExaminerR. Aiello, Senior Operations Engineer B. Caballero, Operations Engineer Approved by:R. Haag, ChiefOperations Branch Division of Reactor Safety SUMMARY OF FINDINGSER 05000325/2007301, ER 05000324/2007301; 7/16 - 22/2007 and 08/3/2007; BrunswickSteam Electric Plant, Units 1 & 2; Licensed Operator Examinations.The Brunswick training staff developed the written examination and operating tests. Thisincluded all outlines, written examinations, job performance measures (JPMs) and scenarios.
The NRC examiners conducted operator licensing initial examinations in accordance with the guidance of NUREG-1021, Revision 9, "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. The NRC administered the operating tests during the period of July 16 - 22, 2007. TheBrunswick training staff administered the written examination on August 3, 2007. Three RO applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. One RO applicant was issued an operating license; however, two of the RO applicants who passed the written examination and operating test, passed the written examination with overall scores between 80% and 82%. These two applicants were issued a letter stating that they passed the examination and issuance of their license has been delayed pending any written examinationappeals that may impact the licensing decision for their application. Four RO applicants were issued denial letters due to failing the written examination and two SRO applicants were issued denial letters due to failing the walkthrough portion of the operating test.There were no post examination comments.
No significant issues were identified.
Report Details4.OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)4OA5Operator Licensing Initial Examinations a.Inspection ScopeThe licensee developed the operating tests and written examinations. The NRCexamination team reviewed the proposed examination to determine whether it was developed in accordance with NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9. Examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and the licensee were made according to NUREG-1021 and incorporated into the final version of the examination materials.The examiners reviewed the licensee's examination security measures while preparingand administering the examinations to ensure examination security and integrity complied with 10 CFR 55.49, Integrity of examinations and tests. The examiners evaluated seven RO applicants and two SRO upgrade applicants whowere being assessed under the guidelines specified in NUREG-1021. The examinersadministered the operating tests during the period of July 16-22, 2007. Members of theBrunswick Steam Electric Plant training staff administered the written examination onAugust 3, 2007. The evaluations of the applicants and review of documentation were performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licensees to operate the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, met requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55. b.FindingsThe initial written examination submittal, although not determined to be outside theacceptable quality range as outlined in NUREG-1021, contained flaws that required the examination administration to be delayed. The original agreed upon examination administration date was the week of July 9, 2007. The written examination flaws were corrected and the examination was administered on August 3, 2007. Future examination submittals should incorporate lessons learned from this effort to allow for the original agreed upon schedule to be met.Three RO applicants passed both the operating tests and written examination. One ROapplicant was issued an operating license; however, two of the RO applicants who passed the written examination and operating test, passed the written examination with overall scores between 80% and 82%. These two applicants were issued a letter stating that they passed the examination and issuance of their license has been delayed pending any written examination appeals that may impact the licensing decision for their application. Four RO applicants were issued denial letters due to failing the written examination and two SRO applicants were issued denial letters due to failing the walkthrough portion of the operating test. The written examinations, and examination references may be accessed in the ADAMS system (ADAMS Accession Number ML072550116, ML072550136, ML072550159).
4OA6MeetingsExit Meeting SummaryOn July 23, 2007, the Chief Examiner discussed generic applicant performance andexamination development issues with members of licensee management. The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.The Chief Examiner discussed questions and preliminary findings related to the writtenexamination with members of the Brunswick staff on September 12, 2007.PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED LicenseeJ. Scarola, Site Vice PresidentB. Waldrep, Director Site Operations T. Hobbs, Plant General Manager S. Howard, Operations Manager P. Dubroullet, Shift Operations Manager D. Griffith, Training Manager R. Ivey, Support Services Manager L. Beller, Operations Training Supervisor S. Knotts, Initial Training Supervisor A. Pope, Licensing Supervisor T. Sherrill, Licensing NRCJ. Austin, Senior Resident Inspector Enclosure 2SIMULATION FACILITY REPORTFacility Licensee: Brunswick Steam Electric PlantFacility Docket No.: 05000325/05000324 Operating Tests Administered on: July 16-22, 2007 This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute auditor inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with IP 71111.11, are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee action is required in response to these observations.While conducting the simulator portion of the operating tests, examiners did not observe anysimulation fidelity issues.