IR 05000335/2019302

NRC Examination Report 05000335/2019302 and 05000389/2019302

ML19291G374
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	10/18/2019
From:	Eugene Guthrie Division of Reactor Safety II
To:	Moul D Florida Power & Light Co
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UNITED STATES ctober 18, 2019

SUBJECT:

SAINT LUCIE NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000335/2019302 AND 05000389/2019302

Dear Mr. Moul:

During the period August 27-28, 2019, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered a retake operating test to an employee of your company who had applied for a license to operate the Saint Lucie Nuclear Plant. At the conclusion of the test, the examiner discussed preliminary findings related to the operating test with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report.

One Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicant passed the JPM portion of the retake operating test. The simulator portion of the operating test and written examination were excused. There were no post-examination comments. One applicant was issued a license commensurate with the level of examination administered. A Simulator Fidelity Report is included in this report as Enclosure 2.

All examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and your staff were made according to NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 11.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (404) 997-4662.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos.: 50-335, 50-389 License Nos.: DPR-67, NFP-1 Enclosures:

1. Report Details 2. Simulator Fidelity Report cc: Distribution via Listserv

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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Examination Report Docket No.: 50-335, 50-389 License No.: DPR-67, NFP-1 Report No.: 05000335/2019302 AND 05000389/2019302 Licensee: Florida Power and Light Company (FP&L)

Facility: Saint Lucie Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2 Location: Jensen Beach, FL Dates: Operating Test, JPM retest - August 27-28, 2019 Examiners: Andreas Goldau, Chief Examiner, Operations Engineer Approved by: Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure 1

SUMMARY ER 05000335/2017301, 05000389/201730; retake operating test - JPMs only, August 27-28, 2019; Saint Lucie Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Operator License Examinations.

A Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) examiner conducted a retake examination in accordance with the guidelines in Revision 11 of NUREG-1021, "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, as applicable.

The JPM operating test was developed by the licensee.

The NRC administered the JPM portion of the operating test during the period August 27-28, 2019. One Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicant passed the JPM portion of the operating test. The simulator scenario portion of the operating test and the written examination were excused. One applicant was issued a license commensurate with the level of examination administered.

There were no post-examination comments.

No findings were identified.

REPORT DETAILS 4. OTHER ACTIVITIES 4OA5 Operator Licensing Examinations a. Inspection Scope The NRC reviewed the licensees examination security measures while preparing and administering the examination in order to ensure compliance with 10 CFR §55.49, Integrity of examinations and tests.

The NRC administered the JPM portion of the operating test during the period August 27-28, 2019. The NRC examiner evaluated one Senior Reactor Operator (SRO)

applicant using the guidelines contained in NUREG-1021. Evaluation of the applicant and review of associated documentation was performed to determine if the applicant, who applied for a license to operate the Saint Lucie Nuclear Plant, met the requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55, Operators Licenses.

The NRC evaluated the performance and fidelity of the simulation facility during the preparation and conduct of the operating test.

b. Findings No findings were identified.

The licensee developed the operating test. All examination material was developed in accordance with the guidelines contained in Revision 11 of NUREG-1021. The NRC reviewed the proposed examination. Examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and the licensee were made per NUREG-1021 and incorporated into the final version of the examination materials.

One Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicant passed the JPM portion of the operating test. The simulator scenario portion of the operating test and the written examination were excused. One SRO applicant was issued a license.

A copy of the individual examination report was sent to the facility Training Manager for evaluation of weaknesses and determination of appropriate remedial training.

The licensee submitted no post-examination comments.

4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit Exit Meeting Summary On August 28, 2019, the NRC examination team discussed generic issues associated with the operating test with Mr. Boyd Beltz, and members of the Saint Lucie Nuclear Plant staff. The examiner asked the licensee if any of the examination material was proprietary, or if any of the examination material received should be withheld from public disclosure. No proprietary information was identified. On October 2, 2109, the Chief Examiner discussed final examination results with Training Staff.

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee personnel B. Beltz, Training Manager T. Benton, Operations Department E. Feightner, Ops Training Supervisor T. Ouret, Ops Training Supervisor S. Wylie, NRC Exam Author K. Paez, Licensing Department K. Kieth, Operations Department B. Hinze, Training Department A. Morse, NRC Exam Assist NRC personnel A. Goldau, Chief Examiner

SIMULATOR FIDELITY REPORT Facility Licensee: Saint Lucie Nuclear Plant Facility Docket No.: 05000335, 05000389 Operating Test Administered: August 27-28, 2019 This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit or inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71111.11 are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee action is required in response to these observations.

No simulator fidelity or configuration issues were identified.

Enclosure 2