IR 05000440/1996012

Insp Rept 50-440/96-12 on 961007-11.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Operations

ML20134L974
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Site:	Perry
Issue date:	10/11/1996
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION lli Docket No:

50-440 License No:

NPF-58 Report No:

50-440/96012(DRS)

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Cleveland Electric illuminating Company Facility:

Perry Nuclear Power Plant Location:

P. O. Box 97, A200 Perry, OH 44081 Dates:

October 7 through 11,1996 Inspectors:

E. Plettner, Reactor Engineer M. Bielby, Reactor Engineer Approved by:

M. Leach, Chief, Operator Licensing Branch Division of Reactor Safety I

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Perry Nuclear Power Plant NRC Inspection Report No. 50-440/96012 This inspection report contains the findings and conclusions of the inspection of the licensed reactor operator (RO) and senior reactor operator (SRO) requalification training programs. The inspection included a review of training administrative procedures and operating examination material; observation and evaluation of operator performance and licensee evaluators during a requalification operating examination; an assessment of simulator fidelity; an evaluation of program controls to assure a systems approach to training; and a review of requalification training records.

The inspectors used the guidance in inspection procedure (IP) 71001.

Operations Licensed operator requalification programs were implemented in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55 requirements.

Licensee controls to revise the licensed operator requalification training program were satisfactory.

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Reoorts Details I. Ooerations

Operator Training and Qualification 05.1 Ooeratina Historv a.

insoection Scone (71001)

The inspectors reviewed the following to assess the licensed operator requalification training program's effectiveness regarding operator performance:

e SALP report No 50-440/96001.

Resident inspector observations and reports covering the time frame of e

10/95 to present.

Licensee event reports covering the time frame of 10/95 to present.

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Observations and Findinas The inspectors determined that no patterns existed that were contributable to poor operator performance.

05.2 Reaualification Examinations a.

Insoection Scooe (71001)

The inspectors reviewed the following using IP 71001, Appendix A check-lists, to assess the licensee's examination materials' quality and content:

e Sample plans.

• The written and operating requalification examinations administered during the inspection week.

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Observations and Findinas The dynamic simulator scenarios adequately addressed the quantitative and qualitative attributes. The job performance measures (JPMs) satisfied the quality checklist and were considered good. The written exams were adequate and met

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the NRC checklist for written examination questions. The examinations were consistent with the sample plan with minimal overlap from previous years operating exams for individual operators and minimal overlap from week to week within this year's exam cycle for the dynamic simulator examinations.

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05.3 Recualification Examination Administration Practices a.

Insoection Scope (71001)

The inspectors performed the following to assess the licensee's policies and practices regarding requalification examination administration, and simulator fidelity:

Observed the performance of and evaluated one operating crew during dynamic simulator scenarios and the JPM examinations.

• Reviewed the simulator fidelity log.

Reviewed Training Administrative Procedures.

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Observations and Findinas The facility evaluators adequately identified operator performance errors during the operating examinations. The facility evaluated the crew and all individuals as satisfactory as all critical tasks were accomplished. One individual was going to be given some remediation training to improve upon the formal command and control function. The inspectors agreed with the licensee's evaluation results.

No simulator fidelity deficiencies were observed. A simulation facility fidelity report is attached.

05.4 Reaualification Trainina Proaram Feedback System a.

Insoection Scooe (71001)

The inspectors performed the following to assess the licensee's training program feedback system effectiveness:

Reviewed the Safety Assessment and Quality Verification (SAQV) audit PA 95-15 " Personnel Training and Qualification Audit Report" for requalification training.

• Reviewed recorded changes to the requalification program.

• Reviewed operator feedback.

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Observations and Findinas The licensee had a satisfactory tracking program to incorporate changes to the examination bank material when procedure changes or modifications were implemented by the plant. The program was current and up to date. If a question was incorrectly answered on an examination a specified number of times, the licensee had an evaluation program in place to review the question for clarity and correctness.

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05.5 Conformance with Ooerator License Conditions

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Insoection Scooe (71001)

The inspectors reviewed the following documents to assess the facility and operator licensees' compliance with 10 CFR 55.53 license condition requirements:

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Systems approach to training program records.

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The inspectors determined that alllicensed individuals met the requirements.

05,7 Conclusions on Ooerator Trainina and Qualification The inspectors concluded the following:

e The licensee's overall implementation of the licensed RO and SRO requalification training programs were in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55 requirements.

e A continuous review and upgrade program was in place to address immediate and long range simulator repair and improvement initiatives.

e The licensee's controls to revise the program based on audits, industry and plant events, system and procedure modifications, and operator feedback were satisfactory.

V. Manaaement Meetinas X1 Exit Meeting Summary The inspectors presented the preliminary inspection results to members of licensee management on October 11,1996. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented.

The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection could be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.

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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee R. D. Brandt, General Manager Operations t

H. Coon, Supervisor Regulatory Affairs R. Matthys, Supervisor Quality Assurance J. Messina, Operations Manager

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T. Rausch, Training Manager

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SIMULATION FACILITY FIDELITY REPORT

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Facility Licensee: Perry Nuclear Power Station

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Facility Licensee Docket No.: 50-440 Operating Tests Administered: October 7-11,1996 This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit or inspection findings and are not, without further verification and review, indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.45(b). These observations do not affect NRC certification or approval of the simulation facility other than to provide information that may be used in future evaluations. No licensee action is required in response to these observations.

While conducting the simulator portion of the operating tests, the following items were observed (if none, so state):

ITEM DESCRIPTION NONE OBSERVED i