ML030690474
| ML030690474 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Sequoyah  |
| Issue date: | 03/07/2003 |
| From: | Ernstes M Operator Licensing and Human Performance Branch |
| To: | Scalice J Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| 50-327/03-301, 50-328/03-301 50-327/03-301, 50-328/03-301 | |
| Download: ML030690474 (9) | |
See also: IR 05000327/2003301
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March 7, 2003
Tennessee Valley Authority
ATTN: Mr. J. A. Scalice
Chief Nuclear Officer and
Executive Vice President
6A Lookout Place
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
SUBJECT:
SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT
50-327/03-301 AND 50-328/03-301
Dear Mr. Scalice:
On February 27, 2003, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered operating
retake examinations to two employees of your company who had reapplied for licenses to
operate the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. The Reactor Operator applicant was required to take the
Administrative Topics section of the Operating examination. The Senior Reactor Operator
applicant was required to take the Integrated Plant Operations (Simulator Operating Test) of
the Operating examination. Both applicants passed their retake examinations.
No findings of significance were identified.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 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 NRCs document system (ADAMS).
ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the
Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Michael E. Ernstes, Chief
Operator Licensing and
Human Performance Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-327, 50-328
Enclosure: (See page 2)
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Enclosure:
Report Details
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Karl W. Singer
Senior Vice President
Nuclear Operations
Tennessee Valley Authority
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James E. Maddox, Acting Vice President
Engineering and Technical Services
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Richard T. Purcell
Site Vice President
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
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General Counsel
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Robert J. Adney, General Manager
Nuclear Assurance
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Mark J. Burzynski, Manager
Nuclear Licensing
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Pedro Salas, Manager
Licensing and Industry Affairs
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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D. L. Koehl, Plant Manager
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Lawrence E. Nanney, Director
TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation
Division of Radiological Health
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County Executive
Hamilton County Courthouse
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
Ann Harris
341 Swing Loop
Rockwood, TN 37854
John D. White, Jr., Director
Tennessee Emergency Management
Agency
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Roy Goodman
Training Manager
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
P. O. Box 2000
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379-2000
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Enclosure 1
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
Docket Nos.:
50-327, 50-328
License Nos.:
Report Nos.:
50-327/03-301, 50-328/03-301
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Facility:
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Units 1 & 2
Location:
Sequoyah Access Road
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
Dates:
Operating Tests - February 27, 2003
Examiner:
L. Miller, Chief Examiner
Approved by:
M. Ernstes, Chief
Operator Licensing and Human Performance Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000327/2003-301, 05000328/2003-301, Tennessee Valley Authority; 2/27/2003;
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Licensed Operator Examinations.
The NRC examiner conducted operator licensing initial examination retakes in accordance with
the guidance of Examiner Standards, NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1. This
examination implemented the operator licensing requirements of 10 CFR §55.45.
The NRC administered the operating tests during the period February 27, 2003. The operator
licensing initial operating retake examinations were developed by the licensee. One reactor
operator (RO) and one senior reactor operator (SRO) applicant passed the retake of their
operating examinations and were issued operator licenses commensurate with the level of
examination administered.
No significant issues were identified.
Report Details
4.
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA5 Operator Licensing Initial Examinations
a.
Inspection Scope
The examiner reviewed the operating examinations developed by the licensee for
compliance with the guidelines specified in NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1.
The examiner reviewed the licensees examination security measures while preparing
and administering the examinations to ensure examination security and integrity
complied with 10 CFR 55.49, Integrity of examinations and tests.
The examiner evaluated one RO and one SRO applicant who were being assessed
under the guidelines specified in NUREG-1021. The examiner administered the retake
operating tests on February 27, 2003. The evaluation of the applicants and review of
documentation were performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licensees
to operate the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, met requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55.
b.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
4OA6 Meetings
Exit Meeting Summary
On February 27, 2003, the Chief Examiner discussed generic applicant performance
and examination development issues with members of licensee management.
The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined
during the inspection.
Enclosure 2
PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
Licensee
M. Lorek, Assistant Plant Manager
R. Goodman, Training Manager
G. Sanders, Operations Training Manager
D. Webb, Operations Superintendent
J. Epperson, Operations Training
S. Poteet, Operations Training
J. Smith, Licensing Supervisor
R. Proffitt, Licensing Engineer