ML042510248
| ML042510248 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 09/03/2004 |
| From: | Ernstes M Operator Licensing and Human Performance Branch |
| To: | Singer K Tennessee Valley Authority |
| References | |
| 50-390/04-301 | |
| Download: ML042510248 (10) | |
See also: IR 05000390/2004301
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September 3, 2004
Tennessee Valley Authority
ATTN: Mr. Karl W. Singer
Chief Nuclear Officer and
Executive Vice President
6A Lookout Place
1101 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801
SUBJECT: WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT
NO. 05000390/2004301
Dear Mr. Singer:
During the period July 26-30, 2004, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered
operating test to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the Watts
Bar Nuclear Plant. At the conclusion of the examination, the examiners discussed the
examination questions and preliminary findings with those members of your staff identified in
the enclosed report. The written examination was administered by your staff on July 23, 2004.
Four reactor operator (RO) and three senior reactor operator (SRO) applicants passed both the
initial written examination and operating test. One SRO passed the initial written examination,
but failed the operating test. A Simulation Facility Report is included in this report as Enclosure
2. 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 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 By L. Mellen For/
Michael E. Ernstes, Chief
Operator Licensing and
Human Performance Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No.: 50-390
License No.: NPF-90
Enclosures: (See page 2)
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Enclosures:
1. Report Details
2. Simulation Facility Report
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Ashok S. Bhatnagar
Senior Vice President
Nuclear Operations
Tennessee Valley Authority
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James E. Maddox, Vice President
Engineering and Technical Services
Tennessee Valley Authority
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William R. Lagergren
Site Vice President
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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General Counsel
Tennessee Valley Authority
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John C. Fornicola, Manager
Nuclear Assurance and Licensing
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Mark J. Burzynski, Manager
Nuclear Licensing
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Paul L. Pace, Manager
Licensing and Industry Affairs
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Larry S. Bryant, Plant Manager
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
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County Executive
Rhea County Courthouse
375 Church Street, Suite 215
Dayton, TN 37321-1300
County Mayor
P. O. Box 156
Decatur, TN 37322
Lawrence E. Nanney, Director
TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation
Division of Radiological Health
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Ann Harris
341 Swing Loop
Rockwood, TN 37854
James H. Bassham, Director
Tennessee Emergency Management
Agency
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John Roden
Training Manager
Watts Bar Training Center
P. O. Box 2000
Spring City, TN 37381
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Enclosure 1
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
Docket No.:
05000390
License No.:
Report No.:
Licensee:
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Facility:
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Location:
1260 Nuclear Plant Road
Spring City TN 37381
Dates:
Operating Tests - July 26-30, 2004
Written Examination - July 23, 2004
Examiners:
L. Miller, Chief Examiner
T. Stetka, Senior Operations Engineer
G. Laska, Senior Operations Examiner
Approved by:
M. Ernstes, Chief
Operator Licensing and Human Performance Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000390/2004301, Tennessee Valley Authority; 07/26/2004 - 07/30/2004; Watts Bar
Nuclear Plant; Licensed Operator Examinations.
The NRC examiners conducted operator licensing initial examinations in accordance with the
guidance of Examiner Standards, NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9. This examination
implemented the operator licensing requirements of 10 CFR §55.41, §55.43, and §55.45.
The NRC administered the operating tests during the period July 26-30, 2004. Members of the
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant training staff administered the initial written examination on July 23,
2004. The operator licensing initial written examinations and operating tests were developed by
the licensee. Four reactor operator (RO) and three senior reactor operator (SRO) applicants
passed both the initial written examination and operating test. One SRO passed the written
examination, but failed the operating test. The four reactor operators and three senior reactor
operators who passed both the initial written examination and operating test 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 examiners reviewed the written and operating examinations developed by the
licensee for compliance with the guidelines specified in NUREG-1021, Draft Revision 9.
The examiners 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 examiners evaluated four RO and four SRO applicants who were being assessed
under the guidelines specified in NUREG-1021. They were administered the operating
tests during the period July 26-30, 2004. Members of the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
training staff administered the written examination on July 23, 2004. The evaluations of
the applicants and review of documentation were performed to determine if the
applicants, who applied for licensees to operate the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, met
requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55.
b.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
Four RO and three SRO applicants passed both the initial written examination and
operating test. One SRO passed the initial written examination, but failed the operating
test. The licensee did not submit any post examination comments concerning the initial
written examination or operating test. The initial written examinations, answer keys, and
references may be accessed in the ADAMS system (ADAMS Accession Number
ML042160492, ML042160484, ML042160498).
4OA6 Meetings
Exit Meeting Summary
On July 30, 2004, the Chief Examiner discussed generic applicant performance and
examination development issues with members of licensee management.
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. Wallace, Operations Manager
R. ORear, Operations Superintendent
J. Rodin, Training Manager
R. Evans, Operations Training
P. Pace, Site Quality Manager
NRC
J. Bartley, Senior Resident Inspector
J. Reece, Resident Inspector
Enclosure 2
SIMULATION FACILITY REPORT
Facility Licensee: Watts Bar Nuclear Station
Facility Docket No.: 05000390
Operating Tests Administered on: July 26-30, 2004
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:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Chem 7 screen
When all 3 crews attempted to monitor RCS leakage using
Chem 7 screen for 1-RE-90-119 Response/Leak Rate
Conversion, the initial response took several minutes.
Breaker trip for 1-M-3
After the start of scenario, but before the first event, a
simulator power supply breaker trip section of MCB
caused a loss of indication for condensate, feedwater, and
auxiliary feedwater. The examination was delayed about
30 minutes and was restarted from the beginning.