ML031400667
| ML031400667 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 05/20/2003 |
| From: | Ernstes M Operator Licensing and Human Performance Branch |
| To: | Scalice J Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| 50-259/03-301, 50-260/03-301, 50-296/03-301 | |
| Download: ML031400667 (8) | |
See also: IR 05000259/2003301
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May 20, 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:
BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT - SENIOR OPERATOR INITIAL RETAKE
EXAMINATION 50-259/2003-301, 50-260/2003-301, AND 50-296/2003-301
Dear Mr. Scalice:
On May 8, 2003, the NRC administered a Senior Reactor Operator Initial Operating Part A
retake examination to an employee of your facility who had applied for a license to operate the
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. The NRC waived the written examination and parts B and C of
the operating examination. At the conclusion of the examination, the examiner discussed the
examination and preliminary findings with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed
report.
The SRO applicant passed the examination.
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).
Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (404) 562-4638.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Michael E. Ernstes, Chief
Operator Licensing and
Human Performance Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, 50-296
License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, DPR-68
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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Ashok S. Bhatnagar
Site Vice President
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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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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Robert G. Jones, Plant Manager
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Mark J. Burzynski, Manager
Nuclear Licensing
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Timothy E. Abney, Manager
Licensing and Industry Affairs
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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State Health Officer
Alabama Dept. of Public Health
RSA Tower - Administration
Suite 1552
P. O. Box 303017
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
Chairman
Limestone County Commission
310 West Washington Street
Athens, AL 35611
David Matherly
Training Manager
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
P. O. Box 2000
Decatur, AL 35609-2000
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Enclosure 1
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
Docket Nos:
50-259, 50-260, 50-296
License Nos:
Report Nos:
50-259/03-301, 50-260/03-301, 50-296/03-301
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Facility:
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, & 3
Location:
Corner of Shaw and Nuclear Plant Roads
Athens, AL 35611
Date:
Operating Test - May 8, 2003
Examiner:
E. Lea, Chief Examiner
Approved by:
M. Ernstes, Chief
Operator Licensing and Human Performance Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000259/2003-301, ER 05000260/20003-301, ER 05000296/2003-301, on 5/8/2003,
Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3, Licensed Operator Examinations.
An NRC examiner conducted a retake operator licensing initial Part A examination in
accordance with the guidance of NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1, Operator Licensing
Examination Standards for Power Reactors. This examination implemented the operator
licensing requirements identified in 10 CFR §55.45.
The NRC administered a Part A operating test on May 8, 2003, to a Senior Reactor Operator
(SRO) Upgrade applicant. The operating test was developed by members of Browns Ferry
Nuclear Plant training staff. The SRO applicant passed the examination and was issued a
license.
No significant issues were identified.
Report Details
4.
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA5 Operator Licensing Initial Examinations
a.
Inspection Scope
The examiner reviewed the licensees examination security measures while preparing
and administering an operator licensing examination to ensure examination security and
integrity complied with 10 CFR 55.49, Integrity of examinations and tests. The examiner
reviewed the operating examination developed by the licensee for compliance with the
guidelines specified in NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1. A Senior Reactor
Operator (SRO) applicant was granted a waiver by the NRC from taking the written
examination and parts B and C of the operating examination. The applicant passed
the written examination and parts B and C of the operating examination in December
2002.
The examiner evaluated the SRO retake applicant who was being assessed under the
guidelines specified in NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1. The NRC
administered Part A of the operating test on May 8, 2003. The evaluation of the
applicant and review of documentation were performed to determine if the applicant,
who had applied for a license to operate the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, met
requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55.
b.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified. The examination materials submitted by the
licensee were acceptable.
The applicant passed the examination.
4OA6 Meetings
Exit Meeting Summary
On May 8, 2003, the examiner discussed the examination and preliminary findings with
Mr. Terry Chinn, Operations Training Manager, and other members of his staff.
The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the
inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.
PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
Licensee
T. Chinn, Operations Training Manager
R. Knight, Operations Training Instructor-Lead