ML040150449
| ML040150449 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Susquehanna  |
| Issue date: | 10/09/2003 |
| From: | Roush K Susquehanna |
| To: | Caruso J NRC Region 1 |
| Conte R | |
| References | |
| 50-387/04-301, 50-388/04-301, A14-13D, PLA 005681 50-387/04-301, 50-388/04-301 | |
| Download: ML040150449 (10) | |
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Susquehanna Learning Center 707 Salem Boulevard P.O. Box 467 Berwick, PA 18603-0467 570-542-3353 October 9, 2003 Mr. John Caruso USNRC Chief Examiner USNRC Region 1 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Susquehanna Learning Center Examination Out1 ines PLA 005681 File A14-13D
Dear Mr. Caruso:
Enclosed for your review and approval is the outline for the PPL Susquehanna, LLC Initial Licensed Operator Written Examination scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2003. This outline is submitted in accordance with NUREG 1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors (Draft Revision 9). The following materials are enclosed:
0 Form ES-201-2, Examination Outline Quality Checklist - Rev. 0 (Signed)
Form ES-201-3, Examination Security Agreement (Copy)
SRO Written Outline Form ES-401-4, Record of Rejected WAS - Rev. 0 Form ES-401-1, BWR Examination Outline - SRO - Rev. 0 (Five Pages)
Form ES-401-3, Generic Knowledge and Abilities Outline Tier 3-SRO - Rev. 0 (One Page)
The Written Exam Outline was compiled using the Random Selection Process described in ES-401,, Example Systematic Sampling Methodology and the WA Elimination Guidance provided in ES-401,, WA Elimination Guidance. Rejected WAS were documented on Form ES-401-4, Record of Rejected WAS.
The expected additions to the Exam Security Agreement are the Operations Validation Team.
October 9, 2003 Page 2 PLA 005681 File A I 4-1 3D We request these materials be withheld from public disclosure until after the completion of the exam. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 570-542-3326 or Rich Brooks at 570-542-1 891.
Sincerely, Kenneth M. Roush Manager-Nuclear Training
Response
No
Enclosures:
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R. R. Boesch Ops Letter File Nuc Records-Site rb for kr - exam outlines - pla 005681 KMR/RJ B/va h
J. Caruso Oct 14, 03 Review/Comments Susquehanna Written Retake Exam Dec 03 Question topics for #I4 & 20 look like may be testing the same or similar areas.
Cautioned Rich Brooks that the following question topics need to be written appropriately at the SRO level (#s 3, 4, 5, 7,9, 18, and 23).
IS-401 BWR Examination Outline Form ES-401-1 Facility: SUSQUEHANNA Date of Exam 12/15/2003 Note:
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Ensure that at least two topics from every WA category are sampled within each tier of the RO outline (Le., the Tier Totals in each WA category shall not be less than two). Refer to Section D.l.c for additional guidance regarding SRO sampling.
The point total for each group and tier in the proposed outline must match that specified in the table. The final point total for each group and tier may deviate by k1 from that specified in the table based on NRC revisions. The final RO exam must total 75 points and the SRO-only exam must total 25 points.
Select topics from many systems and evolutions; avoid selecting more than two WA topics from a given system or evolution unless they relate to plant-specific priorities.
Systems/evolutions within each group are identified on the associated outline.
The shaded areas are not applicable to the categoryhier.
- The generic (G) WAS in Tiers 1 and 2 shall be selected from Section 2 of the WA Catalog, but the topics must be relevant to the applicable evolution or system. The SRO WAS must also be linked to 10 CFR 55.43 or an SRO-level learning objective.
On the following pages, enter the WA numbers, a brief description of each topic, the topics importance ratings (IR) for the applicable license level, and the point totals for each system and category. Enter the group and tier totals for each category in the table above; summarize all the SRO-only knowledge and non-A2 ability categories in the columns labeled K and A. Use duplicate pages for RO and SRO-only exams.
For Tier 3, enter the WA numbers, descriptions, importance ratings, and point totals on Form ES-401-3.
Refer to ES-401, Attachment 2, for guidance regarding the elimination of inappropriate WA statements.
NUREG-1021, Draft Rev 9 SRO Retest Revision 0 Page 1 of 5 Susquehanna Facsimile
11 ES-401 BWR Examination Outline Form ES-401-1 II
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E/APE # / Name I Safety Function 295001 Partial or Complete Loss of Forced Core Flow Circulation / 1 & 4 I
I 295003 Partial or Complete Loss of AC I 6 (0.2) 295004 Partial or Total Loss of DC Pwr I 6 (Q. 3) 295006 SCRAM I 1 (Q.4) 29501 6 Control Room Abandonment I 7 (0.5) 29501 8 Partial or Total Loss of CCW / 8 295037 SCRAM Condition Present and Power Above APRM Downscale or Unknown I 1
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)r6ooooo Plant Fire on site / 8 !
WA Category Totals:
NUREG-1021, Draft Rev 9 SRO Retest Revision 0 y and Abnc K
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'lant Evolutions - Tier I/Group 1 SRO WA Topic(s)
AA2. Ability to determine andlor interpret the following as they apply to PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF FORCED CORE FLOW CIRCULATION :
AA2.01 Powerlflow map (IOCFR 55.43) 2.4.22 Knowledge of the bases for prioritizing safety functions during abnormal/emergency operations.
(1 OCFR 55.43) 2.4.1 0 Knowledge of annunciator response procedures.
(1 OCFR 55.43) 2.1.9 Ability to direct personnel activities inside the control room.
(I OCFR 55.43) 2.1.30 Ability to locate and operate components /
including local controls.
(IOCFR 55.43)
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AA2. Ability to determine and/or interpret the following as they apply to PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF COMPONENT COOLING WATER :
AA2.03 Cause for partial or complete loss (IOCFR 55.43)
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Ability to determine andlor interpret the following as they apply to SCRAM CONDITION PRESENT AND REACTOR POWER ABOVE APRM DOWNSCALE OR UNKNOWN :
EA2.03 SBLC tank level
{I OCFR 55.43) 2.1.10 Knowledge of conditions and limitations in the facility license.
jIOCFR 55.43)
Group Point Total:
IR 3.8 -
4.0 -
3.1 4.0 3.4 3.5 4.4 3.9 Susquehanna Facsimile
ES-401 BWR Examination Outline Form ES-401-1 E/APE # I Name / Safety Function 295013 High Suppression Pool Temp. I 5 (0.9) 295017 High Off-site Release Rate 19 (Q.10) 295029 High Suppression Pool Water Level / 5 (0. I I) 295036 Secondary Containment High SumplArea Water Level I 5 (Q.12)
WA Catellow Point Totals:
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'lant Evolutions - Tier I/Group 2 SRO WA Topic(s)
AA2. Ability to determine and/or interpret the following as they apply to HIGH SUPPRESSION POOL TEMPERATURE:
AA2.02 Localized heatinglstratification.
(IOCFR 55.43)
AA2. Ability to determine and/or interpret the following as they apply to HIGH OFF-SITE RELEASE RATE :
AA2.04 tSource of off-site release (IOCFR 55.43)
EA2. AbiliQ to determine and/or interpret the following as they apply to HIGH SUPPRESSION POOL WATER LEVEL :
EA2.01 Suppression pool water level (1 OCFR 55.43)
EA2. Ability to determine and/or interpret the following as they apply to SECONDARY CONTAINMENT HIGH SUMP/AREA WATER LEVEL :
EA2.01 Operability of components within the affected area.
(1 OCFR 55.43)
Group Point Total:
IR 3.5 1
4.3 1
3.9 1
3.2 1
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ES-401 K
K A
A A
A G
WA Topic@)
5 6
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BWR Examination Outline Form ES-401-1 x
X System #
A2.02 Valve closures: BWR-2,3,4 (IOCFR 55.43) 2.2.9 Knowledge of the process for determining if the proposed change /
test or experiment increases the probability of occurrence or consequences of an accident during the change / test or experiment.
(1 OCFR 55.43)
A2. Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following on the A.C.
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION ; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those abnormal conditions or operations:
A2.02 Loss of coolant (IOCFR 55.43) 206000 HPCl (Q. 13) 259002 Reactor Water Level Control (Q. 14) 262001 AC Electrical Distribution (Q. 15) 262002 UPS (AC/DC)
(Q. 16)
WA Category Point Totals:
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- Tier 2/Group 1 SRO I
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A2. Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following on the HIGH PRESSURE COOLANT INJECTION SYSTEM ; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those abnormal conditions or operations:
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A2. Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following on the UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY (A.C./D.C.) ; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those abnormal conditions or operations:
A2.01 Under voltage (IOCFR 55.43)
I I I
I I I I Group PointTotal:
IR 3.5 -
3.3 3.9 2.8 Page 4 of 5 Susquehanna Facsimile
ES-401 BWR Examination Outline Form ES-401-1 System #
201001 CRD Hydraulic (Q. 17) 230000 RHWLPCI: Torus/Pool Spray Mode fQ.
1 8)
WA Category Point Totals:
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T A
A G
WA Topic(s) 3 4
A2. Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following on the CONTROL ROD DRIVE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ;
and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those abnormal conditions or operations:
A2.03 Power supply failures (1 OCFR 55.43) 2.1 20 Ability to execute procedure steps.
(1 OCFR 55.43)
Group Point Total:
3.1 4.2 Page 5 of 5 Susquehanna Facsimile
ES 401 Generic Knowledge and Abilities Outline Tier 3 Form ES-40 1-3 I Facility SUSOUEHANNA Date of Exam 12/15/2003 NUREG-1021, Draft Rev 9 SRO Retest Revision 0 Page lof 1 Susquehanna Facsimile
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ES-401 Record of Rejected WAS Form ES-401-4 Tier I Group NIA All Tiers and Groups except Tier 3 1 I1 1 / I 1 I1 1 / I 1 I1 1 / I 1 I1 211 3
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Randomly Selected WA N /A N /A 295001 AA2.5 295004 2.3 (all) 295004 2.4.7 295004 2.4.1 8 295004 2.4.1 295004 2.4.16 295006 2.1.I 5
206000 A2.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.10 Reason for Rejection
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As per letter PLA005439 PLA14-13 from Jeff Helsel (PPL) to Alan Blamey (NRC) dated Feb. 4th 2002 all WAS that are not applicable to SSES desigr were suppressed. A copy of the letter and the specific WAS involved is available upon request.
Since this is a SRO only exam, only A2, AA2, EA2 and G WAS w r e used in the selection process. A2, AA2, EA2 and G WAS e r e used as these are the only WAS that have 1 OCFR 55.43 direct connections.
No SRO specific task related to this WA at Susquehanna Difficult to construct a psychometrically sound discriminatory SRO level question for Partial or Total loss of DC that would match any Radiation Control generic Knowledge or Ability.
Loss of DC is not an EOP Loss of DC is not an EOP Loss of DC is not an EOP Loss of DC is not an EOP No Standing night orders relatiw to SCRAM HPCl system is a DC system, AC failures will have minimal impact, thereby making it difficult to construct a psychometrically sound discriminatory SRO level question.
Low discriminatory value; all personnel qualified to enter the RCA should posses this knowledge.
Low discriminatoryvalue; ROs and SROs alike need to knowthese EOP steps from memory.
Too much emphasis on annunciators for a short 25 question SRO ONLY examination. WA has been selected as a generic WA br system 295004.
(See question #3 of the exam outline in Tier 1 Group 1).
NUREG-1021. Draft Rev 9 SRO Retest Revision 0 Susquehanna Facsimile