IR 05000352/2021301
| ML21258A386 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Limerick  |
| Issue date: | 09/16/2021 |
| From: | Diane Jackson Division of Operating Reactors |
| To: | Rhoades D Exelon Generation Co LLC, Exelon Nuclear |
| Jackson D | |
| References | |
| EPID: L-2021-OLL-0008 50-352/21-301, 50-3523/21-301 | |
| Download: ML21258A386 (9) | |
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September 16, 2021
SUBJECT:
LIMERICK GENERATING STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2 - INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION REPORT 05000352/2021301 AND 05000353/2021301
Dear Mr. Rhoades:
On July 22, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an examination at the Limerick Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2. The enclosed examination report documents the examination results, which were discussed on August 23, 2021, with Mr. Mike Gillin, Plant Manager, and other members of your staff.
The examination included the evaluation of three 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 11.
The license examiners determined that all applicants satisfied the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 55, and the appropriate licenses were issued on August 20, 2021.
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 at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Donald E. Jackson, Chief Operations Branch Division of Operating Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-352 and 50-353 License Nos. NPF-39 and NPF-85
Enclosure:
Examination Report 05000352/2021301 and 05000353/2021301 w/Attachment:
Supplementary Information
cc w/encl: Distribution via ListServ
Donald E.
Jackson Digitally signed by Donald E.
Jackson Date: 2021.09.16 08:00:59-04'00'
SUMMARY
ER 05000352/2021301 and 05000353/2021301; 7/12/2021 - 7/22/2021; Limerick Nuclear
Generating Station, Units 1 and 2; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report.
Four NRC examiners evaluated the competency of three applicants for reactor operator licenses, five applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses, and one applicant for an upgrade senior reactor operator licenses. 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 July 22, 2021. NRC examiners administered the operating tests on July 12-16, 2021. The NRC examiners determined that all applicants satisfied the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
No findings were identified.
Licensee-Identified Violations
None.
REPORT DETAILS
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA5 Other Activities (Initial Operator License Examination)
.1 License Applications
a. Scope
The examiners reviewed all 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 the license applications 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 July 22, 2021, the licensee proctored the administration of the written examinations to all applicants. The licensee staff graded the written examinations, analyzed the results, and presented their analysis to the NRC on July 29, 2021.
The NRC examination team administered the various portions of the operating examination to all applicants on July 12-16, 2021. The applicants for reactor operator licenses participated in at least two dynamic simulator scenarios, in a control room and facilities walkthrough test consisting of 11 system tasks, and an administrative test consisting of four administrative tasks. The applicants seeking an instant senior reactor operator license participated in at least two dynamic simulator scenarios, a control room and facilities walkthrough test consisting of 10 system tasks, and an administrative test consisting of five administrative tasks. The applicant seeking an upgrade senior reactor license 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
No findings were identified.
All nine applicants passed the operating test and the written examination. For the written examinations, the reactor operator applicants average score was 90.6 percent and ranged from 85.3 to 93.3 percent. The senior operator applicants average score was 89.5 percent and ranged from 86.0 to 93.0 percent. The text of the examination questions may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the Attachment. In accordance with current NRC policy, the release of the written examination in ADAMS to the public will be delayed for two years.
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 analysis and submitted it to the Chief Examiner.
No post-examination comments were submitted by the licensee.
.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 the operating examination outline on January 28, 2021. 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 April 9, 2021. The Chief Examiner reviewed the draft examination package against the requirements of NUREG-1021 and provided comments to the licensee on April 30, 2021.
The NRC conducted an onsite validation of the operating examinations and provided further comments during the week of June 7, 2021. The licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution on June 23, 2021.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
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
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, Revision 11 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. Mike Gillin, Plant Manager, and other members of the licensee's staff on August 23, 2021.
The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
Dan Semeter, Operations Training Manager
Chris Bihl, Exam Author
John Mercurio, Exam Author
ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
NONE