IR 05000424/2010301
| ML101130431 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 04/23/2010 |
| From: | Widmann M Division of Reactor Safety II |
| To: | Tynan T Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| ER-10-301 | |
| Download: ML101130431 (9) | |
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April 23, 2010
SUBJECT:
VOGTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT - REACTOR AND SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR INITIAL EXAMINATIONS 05000424/2010301 AND 05000425/2010301
Dear Mr. Tynan:
During the period February 22 - 23, 2010, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
administered operating tests to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. At the conclusion of the tests, the examiners discussed preliminary findings related to the operating tests and the written examination submittal with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report. The written examination was administered by your staff on March 5, 2010.
All applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. There were no post-examination comments.
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) 997-4550.
Sincerely,
/Mark Bates RA for/
Malcolm T. Widmann, Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos:
50-424, 50-425 License Nos: NPF-68, NPF-81
Enclosure:
Report Details
REGION II==
Docket Nos.:
50-424, 50-425
License Nos.:
Report No.:
05000424/2010301 and 05000425/2010301
Licensee:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Facility:
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
Location:
7821 River Road
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Dates:
Operating Test - February 22 - 23, 2010
Written Examination - March 5, 2010
Examiners:
E. Lea, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Engineer
P. Capehart, Operations Engineer
M. Meeks, Operations Engineer
Approved by:
Malcolm T. Widmann, Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000424/2010301, 05000425/2010301; February 22 - 23, 2010 & March 5, 2010; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant; Operator License Examinations.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) examiners conducted an initial examination in accordance with the guidelines in Revision 9, Supplement 1, 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.
Members of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant staff developed both the operating tests and the written examination.
The NRC administered the operating tests during the period February 22 - 23, 2010. Members of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant training staff administered the written examination on March 5, 2010. All Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. All applicants were issued licenses commensurate with the level of examination administered.
There were no post-examination comments.
No findings of significance were identified.
Enclosure REPORT DETAILS
4.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA5 Operator Licensing Examinations
a.
Inspection Scope
Members of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant staff developed both the operating tests and the written examination. All examination material was developed in accordance with the guidelines contained in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." The NRC examination team 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.
The NRC reviewed the licensees examination security measures while preparing and administering the examinations in order to ensure compliance with 10 CFR §55.49, Integrity of examinations and tests.
The NRC examiners evaluated two Reactor Operator (RO) applicants and one Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicant using the guidelines contained in NUREG-1021. The examiners administered the operating tests during the period February 22 - 23, 2010.
Members of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant training staff administered the written examination on March 5, 2010. Evaluations of applicants and reviews of associated documentation were performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licenses to operate the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, met the requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55, Operators Licenses.
b.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified. The NRC determined, using NUREG-1021, that the licensees initial examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination.
Copies of all individual examination reports were sent to the facility Training Manager for evaluation of weaknesses and determination of appropriate remedial training.
The licensee did not submit any post-examination comments. A copy of the final written examination and answer key may be accessed in the ADAMS system (ADAMS Accession Numbers ML101110355 and ML101110374).
Enclosure 4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
Exit Meeting Summary
On February 23, 2010, the NRC examination team discussed generic issues associated with the operating test with Mr. Richard D. Brigdon, Training Manager, and members of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant staff. The examiners asked the licensee if any of the examination material was proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
R. Brigdon - Training Manager G. Gunn - Nuclear Operations Training Supervisor D. McCary - Operations Manager A. Parton - Operations Support Superintendent D. Scukanec - Nuclear Operations Plant Instructor, Lead (Exams)
P. Tucker - Nuclear Operations Plant Instructor, Lead (Initial)
NRC personnel
M. Cain, Senior Resident Inspector