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MONTHYEARIR 05000352/20243012024-02-0202 February 2024 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000352/2024301 and 05000353/2024301 IR 05000352/20230042024-01-31031 January 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000352/2023004 and 05000353/2023004 IR 05000352/20240112024-01-31031 January 2024 Information Request to Support Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal; Inspection Report 05000352/2024011 ML24026A2962024-01-26026 January 2024 Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise the Licensing and Design Basis to Incorporate the Replacement of Existing Safety-Related Analog Control Systems with a Single Digital Plant Protection System (PPS)- Syrs, . ML24004A0342024-01-17017 January 2024 Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR Part 73 (EPID L-2023-LLE-0026 (Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting)) IR 05000352/20230102024-01-11011 January 2024 Age-Related Degradation Report 05000352/2023010 and 05000353/2023010 IR 05000352/20234012023-12-21021 December 2023 Cybersecurity Inspection Report 05000352/2023401 and 05000353/2023401 ML23321A2362023-12-14014 December 2023 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 262 and 224 Adoption of TSTF-477, Revision 3 and Associated Technical Specification Changes ML23278A1292023-12-14014 December 2023 Units 1 & 2; Limerick, Units 1 & 2; Nine Mile Point, Units 1 & 2; and Peach Bottom, Units 2 & 3 -Revision to Approved Alternatives to Use Boiling Water Reactor Vessel and Internals Project Guidelines ML23333A2182023-11-29029 November 2023 Operator Licensing Examination Approval ML23325A2062023-11-21021 November 2023 Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise the Licensing and Design Basis to Incorporate the Replacement of Existing Safety-Related Analog Control Systems with a Single Digital Plant Protection System ML23313A0432023-11-13013 November 2023 Summary of Regulatory Audit in Support of Amendment Request for Control Room Air Conditioning Technical Specifications ML23317A1192023-11-10010 November 2023 Constellation Energy Generation, LLC - 2023 Annual Report - Guarantees of Payment of Deferred Premiums IR 05000352/20230032023-10-27027 October 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000352/2023003 and 05000353/2023003 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Inspection 07200065/2023001 ML23297A1722023-10-24024 October 2023 Request for Information for a Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection; Inspection Report 05000352/2024010 and 05000353/2024010 IR 05000352/20235012023-10-17017 October 2023 Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000352/2023501 and 05000353/2023501 RS-23-097, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Advisement of Leadership Changes and Submittal of Updated Standard Practice Procedures Plans2023-10-12012 October 2023 Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, Advisement of Leadership Changes and Submittal of Updated Standard Practice Procedures Plans ML23279A0612023-10-0505 October 2023 Paragon Energy Solutions LLC, Part 21 Final Report Re Potential Defect with Eaton Jd and Hjd Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers (Mccbs) ML23276A5162023-10-0303 October 2023 Federal Emergency Management Agency Level 1 Finding from 2023 Evaluated Emergency Preparedness Exercise ML23275A1082023-09-29029 September 2023 FEMA Level 1 Findings Limerick NPP- Boyertown/Colebrookdale ML23241A9452023-09-27027 September 2023 Generation Station, Units 1 and 2 Regulatory Audit Plan Supporting Review of the Equipment Qualification Portion of Limerick Digital Instrumentation and Controls License Amendment Request ML23269A0522023-09-26026 September 2023 Request for Information and Notification of Conduct of IP 71111.21.N.04, Age-Related Degradation, Reference Inspection Report 05000352/2023010 and 05000353/2023010 ML23255A0952023-09-12012 September 2023 Resubmittal of License Amendment Request to Revise the Licensing and Design Basis to Incorporate the Replacement of Existing Safety-Related Analog Control Systems with a Single Digital Plant Protection System (PPS) to Address ML23254A0242023-09-0606 September 2023 Paragon Energy Solutions LLC, Potential Defect with Eaton Jd and Hjd Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers (Mccbs) ML23249A1002023-09-0606 September 2023 Requalification Program Inspection IR 05000352/20230052023-08-31031 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 (Report 05000352/2023005 and 05000353/2023005) ML23248A2082023-08-31031 August 2023 UFSAR Cover Page ML23242A2172023-08-30030 August 2023 Response to Request for Additional Information for Application to Adopt TSTF-477, Revision 3, Add Action for Two Inoperable Control Room AC Subsystems and Associated Technical Specification Changes NMP2L2851, Relief Request Associated with Successive Inspections for Generic Letter 88-01 / BWRVIP-75-A Augmented Examinations2023-08-25025 August 2023 Relief Request Associated with Successive Inspections for Generic Letter 88-01 / BWRVIP-75-A Augmented Examinations ML23228A0942023-08-16016 August 2023 Response to Request for Additional Information for Supplemental License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications and Exemption Request from Requirements of 10CFR50.62 ATWS Rule to Support the . IR 05000352/20230022023-08-14014 August 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000352/2023002 and 05000353/2023002 ML23220A0182023-08-0808 August 2023 Information Request for the Cybersecurity Baseline Inspection, Notification to Perform Inspection 05000352/2023401 and 05000353/2023401 RS-23-087, Revision to Approved Alternatives Associated with the Use of the BWRVIP Guidelines in Lieu of Specific ASME Code Requirements on Reactor2023-08-0404 August 2023 Revision to Approved Alternatives Associated with the Use of the BWRVIP Guidelines in Lieu of Specific ASME Code Requirements on Reactor ML23212B2362023-07-31031 July 2023 Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise the Licensing and Design Basis to Incorporate the Replacement of Existing Safety-Related Analog Control Systems with a Single Digital Plant Protection System - WEC Documents ML23212B1052023-07-31031 July 2023 Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications and Exemption Request from Requirements of 10CFR50.62 ATWS Rule to Support the Digital Modernization Project Installation - Revise ML23202A2192023-07-21021 July 2023 Response to Request for Additional Information for Supplemental License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications and Exemption Request from Requirements of 10CFR50.62 ATWS Rule to Support the . ML23193B0122023-07-20020 July 2023 Audit Plan in Support of Review of License Amendment Request and Exemption Request for Digital Instrumentation and Controls Installation Support (Epids L-2023-LLA-0025 and L-2023-LLE-0005) ML23187A0962023-07-19019 July 2023 Generation Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 - Revised Estimated Review Completion Date Concerning License Amendment Request to Replace Existing Safety-Related Analog Control Systems with a Single Digital Plant Protection System ML23208A1522023-07-0606 July 2023 PEMA Letter Dated 7-6-23 Re Limerick Exercise 9-26-23 ML23177A2242023-06-26026 June 2023 Supplement to License Amendment Request to Revise the Licensing and Design Basis to Incorporate the Replacement of Existing Safety-Related Analog Control Systems with a Single Digital Plant Protection . ML23145A1972023-06-23023 June 2023 Correction to the Renewed Facility Operating License Pages in Amendment Nos. 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, and 260 2024-02-02
[Table view] Category:License-Operator Examination Report
MONTHYEARIR 05000352/20243012024-02-0202 February 2024 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000352/2024301 and 05000353/2024301 IR 05000352/20233012023-01-26026 January 2023 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000352/2023301 and 05000353/2023301 IR 05000352/20213012021-09-16016 September 2021 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000352/2021301 and 05000353/2021301 IR 05000352/20193012020-01-21021 January 2020 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000352/2019301 and 05000353/2019301 IR 05000352/20183012019-02-0707 February 2019 NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000352/2018301; 05000353/20182301 IR 05000352/20173022018-03-0101 March 2018 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report Er 05000352-2017302 and 05000353-2017302 IR 05000352/20173012017-03-13013 March 2017 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000352/2017301 and 05000353/2017301 IR 05000352/20163012016-03-21021 March 2016 Er 05000352/2016301 and 05000353/2016301; January 19 to 29, 2016; Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 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 05000352/20123012012-11-29029 November 2012 Er 05000352-12-301 and 05000353-12-301, on October 9 - 19, 2012, Limerick Generating Station Units 1 and 2, Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report IR 05000352/20103012010-11-0101 November 2010 Er 05000352-10-301, 05000353-10-301, on 10/04/10 - 10/15/10, Limerick Generating Station Units 1 and 2, Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report IR 05000277/20103012010-09-0303 September 2010 Er 05000352/2010301, 05000353/2010301, 05000277/2010301, 05000278/2010301; July 21-29, 2010; Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report ML1024602512010-09-0303 September 2010 Er 05000352/2010301, 05000353/2010301, 05000277/2010301, 05000278/2010301; July 21-29, 2010; Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2, and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 2024-02-02
[Table view] Category:License-Operator
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Limerick, Units 1 and 2 ML17151A9802017-05-31031 May 2017 Senior Reactor and Reactor Operator Initial License Examinations RS-17-070, Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2017-03, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations2017-05-0303 May 2017 Response to NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2017-03, Preparation and Scheduling of Operator Licensing Examinations IR 05000352/20173012017-03-13013 March 2017 Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000352/2017301 and 05000353/2017301 ML17090A3652017-02-22022 February 2017 Final Qa/Related Forms (Folder 1) ML17018A2822017-01-17017 January 2017 Announcement of Generic Fundamentals Examination Section of the Written Operator Licensing Examination for 2017 ML17090A3662017-01-17017 January 2017 Final Qa/Related Forms - Form ES-401-6 (Folder 1) ML17069A4182017-01-16016 January 2017 NRC Comments on Draft Licensee-Developed Operating Test (Folder 2) 2023-09-06
[Table view] Category:Part 55 Examination Related Material
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SUBJECT:
LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - NRC INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION REPORT 05000352/2016301 AND 05000353/2016301
Dear Mr. Hanson,
On January 29, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an examination at Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed examination report documents the examination results, which were discussed on February 25, 2016, with Mr. Bob Ruffe, Training Director, and other members of your staff.
The examination included the evaluation of seven applicants for reactor operator licenses, five applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses, and one applicant for an upgrade senior reactor operator license. The written and operating examinations were developed using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 10, Supplement. The license examiners determined that all applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses were issued on February 25, 2016.
No findings were identified during this examination.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 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 Agencywide Documents Access Management System (ADAMS).
ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html#web-based-adams (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Donald E. Jackson, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353 License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85
ML16081A271 Non-Sensitive Publicly Available SUNSI Review Sensitive Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RI/OB RI/OB NAME JDAntonio DJackson DATE 3/17/16 3/21/16
Enclosure:
Examination Report 05000352 and 050000353/2016301 w/Attachment: Supplementary Information
REGION I==
Dockets: 50-352 and 50-3253 Licenses: NPF-39 and NPF-85 Report : 05000352/2016301 and 05000353/2016301 Licensee: Exelon Generation Facility: Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 Location: Sanatoga, PA 19464 Dates: January 19 - 28, 2016 (Operating Test Administration)
January 29, 2016 (Written Examination Administration)
February 5, 2016 (Licensee Submitted Post Exam Package)
February 24, 2016 (Completion of NRC Examination Grading)
February 25, 2016 (Licenses Issued)
Examiners: J. DAntonio, Chief Examiner, Operations Branch T. Fish, Senior Operations Engineer M. Patel, Operations Engineer T. Dunn, Operations Engineer T. Hedigan, Operations Engineer Approved By: Donald E. Jackson, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety i Enclosure
SUMMARY
ER 05000352/2016301 and 05000353/2016301; January 19-29, 2016; Limerick Generating
Station, Units 1 and 2; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report.
NRC examiners evaluated the competency of seven applicants for reactor operator licenses, five applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses, and one applicant for an upgrade senior reactor operator license at Limerick Generating Station, Units 1 and 2. The facility licensee developed the examinations using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 10. The written examination was administered by the facility on January 29, 2016. NRC examiners administered the operating tests on January 19-28, 2016. The NRC examiners determined that all 13 applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
No findings were identified.
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REPORT DETAILS
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA5 Other Activities (Initial Operator License Examination)
.1 License Applications
a. Scope
The examiners reviewed all 13 license 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. The examiners also audited three of the license applications in detail to confirm that they accurately reflected the subject applicants qualifications. 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 January 29, 2016, the licensee proctored the administration of the written examination to all 13 applicants. The licensee staff graded the written examination, analyzed the results, and presented their analysis to the NRC on February 5, 2016.
The NRC examination team administered the various portions of the operating examination to all 13 applicants on January 19-28, 2016. The seven applicants for reactor operator licenses participated in two or three dynamic simulator scenarios, in a control room and facilities walkthrough test consisting of eleven system tasks, and an administrative test consisting of four administrative tasks. The five applicants seeking an instant senior reactor operator license participated in two or three dynamic simulator scenarios, a control room and facilities walkthrough test consisting of ten system tasks, and an administrative test consisting of five administrative tasks. The one applicant for upgrade senior reactor operator licenses participated in two dynamic simulator scenarios, a control room and facilities walkthrough test consisting of five system tasks, and an administrative test consisting of five administrative tasks.
b. Findings
All applicants passed all parts of the examination. For the written examination, the reactor operator applicants average score was 88.56 percent and ranged from 82.66 to 96 percent, the senior operator applicants average score was 89.66 percent and ranged from 88 to 94 percent. The overall written examination average was 89 percent.
The text of the examination questions, the licensees examination analysis, and the licensees post-examination comments may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in Attachment 1.
The NRC examiners completed the final grading of the written examination on February 10, 2016, and conducted a review of each missed question to determine the accuracy and validity of the examination questions. In accordance with current NRC policy, the release of this written examination will be delayed for 2 years. The text of the examination questions, the licensees examination analysis, and the licensees post-examination comments may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the attachment.
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 met these criteria and submitted the analysis to the chief examiner The licensee submitted one post-examination scenario comment on February 18, 2016.
The NRC reviewed the facilitys comment and accepted the facility recommendation to change the correct Technical Specification call for event 3 in Scenario SEG-6213E. The text of the examination questions, the licensees examination analysis, and the licensees post-examination comment with the NRC resolution may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the Attachment 1.
.3 Initial Licensing Examination Development
a. Examination Scope
The facility licensee developed the examinations in accordance with NUREG-1021, Revision 10. 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 written and operating examination outlines on October 26, 2015.
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 November 23, 2015. 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 December 7, 2015.
The licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution prior to administration of the examination.
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.
No findings were identified.
.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
No findings were identified.
.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 requirements. Plans for simulator security and applicant control were reviewed and discussed with licensee personnel
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
The chief examiner presented the examination results to Mr. Bob Ruffe, Training Director, and other members of the licensee's management staff on February 25, 2016.
The licensee acknowledged the findings presented.
The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary.
ATTACHMENTS:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- D. Molteni, Operations Training Manager
NRC Personnel
- J. DAntonio, Chief Examiner
ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened
NONE
Opened and Closed
NONE
Closed
NONE
Discussed
NONE
ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED