IR 05000336/2006301
| ML061250165 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Millstone  |
| Issue date: | 05/05/2006 |
| From: | Conte R Operations Branch I |
| To: | Christian D Dominion Resources |
| References | |
| IR-06-301 | |
| Download: ML061250165 (7) | |
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SUBJECT:
MILLSTONE POWER STATION, UNIT 2, REACTOR OPERATOR RETAKE EXAMINATION REPORT NO. 05000336/2006301
Dear Mr. Christian:
This report transmits the results of the Reactor Operator (RO) retake written licensing examination conducted by the NRC during the period of March 21, 2006. This examination addressed areas important to public health and safety and was developed and administered using the guidelines of the Examination Standards for Power Reactors (NUREG-1021, Revision 9).
Based on the results of the examination, the one and only Reactor Operator applicant passed the examination. Examination results indicated that the applicant was well prepared for the examination. Mr. G. Johnson discussed performance insights observed during the examination with Mr. J. Spence on March 23, 2006. On March 23, 2006, final examination results, including individual license number, was given during a telephone call between Mr. G. Johnson and Mr.
J. Spence.
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 document system (ADAMS). These records include the final examination and are available in ADAMS (Master File - Accession Number ML053500027; RO Written - Accession Number ML060860155).
ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Should you have any questions regarding this examination, please contact me at (610) 337-5183, or by e-mail at RJC@NRC.GOV.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Conte, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Mr. David Docket No.: 50-336 License No.: DPR-65 Enclosure: Initial Examination Report No. 05000336/2006301 cc w/encl:
J. A. Price, Site Vice President, Millstone Station C. L. Funderburk, Director, Nuclear Licensing and Operations Support D. W. Dodson, Supervisor, Station Licensing J. T. Spence, Manager - Nuclear Training L. M. Cuoco, Senior Counsel C. Brinkman, Manager, Washington Nuclear Operations J. Roy, Director of Operations, Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company First Selectmen, Town of Waterford R. Rubinstein, Waterford Library B. Sheehan, Co-Chair, NEAC E. Woollacott, Co-Chair, NEAC E. Wilds, Director, State of Connecticut SLO Designee J. Buckingham, Department of Public Utility Control G. Proios, Suffolk County Planning Dept.
R. Shadis, New England Coalition Staff G. Winslow, Citizens Regulatory Commission (CRC)
S. Comley, We The People D. Katz, Citizens Awareness Network (CAN)
R. Bassilakis, CAN J. M. Block, Attorney, CAN P. Eddy, Electric Division, Department of Public Service, State of New York P. Smith, President, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority J. Spath, SLO Designee, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority S. Glenn, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
Mr. David
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000336/2006301; March 22, 2006; Millstone Power Station, Unit 2; Retake Operator
Licensing Examination. The only applicant passed the examination (one reactor operator).
The written retake examination was administered by the facility. There were no inspection findings of significance associated with the examination.
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REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Mitigating Systems - Reactor Operator (RO) Initial License Retake Examination
a. Scope
of Review The NRC examination team reviewed the licensee-developed written retake examination and together with Millstone Power Station training and operations personnel verified or ensured, as applicable, the following:
- The examination was prepared and developed in accordance with the guidelines of Revision 9 of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors. A review was conducted both in the Region I office and at the Millstone Power Station plant and training facility. Final resolution of comments and incorporation of test revisions were conducted during and following the exam review.
- A test item analysis was completed on the written examination for feedback into the systems approach to training program.
- Examination security requirements were met.
The written examination was administered by the Millstone Power Station training staff on March 21, 2006.
b. Findings
Grading and Results The one RO applicant passed all portions of the retake written licensing examination.
The facility had no post-examination comments requiring any regrading.
Examination Administration and Performance No findings of significance were identified.
4OA6 Exit Meeting Summary
On March 23, 2006, the NRC provided conclusions and examination results to Millstone Power Station management representatives via the telephone. The license number for the applicant were also provided during this time.
The NRC expressed appreciation for the cooperation and assistance that was provided during the preparation and administration of the examination by the licensees training staff.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- R. Cimmino, Senior Instructor, Operator Training
- T. Horner, Manager, Operator Training
NRC
Joseph
- M. DAntonio, Senior Operations Engineer
Gilbert
- A. Johnson, Operations Engineer
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
ITEM NUMBER TYPE DESCRIPTION
NONE
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