ML051390168

Final Qa/Related Forms (Folder 1)

ML051390168
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Site:	Beaver Valley
Issue date:	04/18/2005
From:	Hynes C FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co
To:	Conte R NRC/RGN-I/DRS/OSB
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50-412/05-301
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ES-201 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES-201-1 Examinations Developed by:

1 e / NRC (circle one)

Target Chief Date' Task Description (Reference) Examiner's Initials

-180 1. Examination administration date confirmed (C.1 .a; C.2.a and b) 5D

-120 2. NRC examiners and facility contact assigned (C.1.d; C.2.e)

-120 I 3. Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements (C.2.c)

-120 4. Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.d)

[-go] [5. Reference material due (C.1.e; C.3.c; Attachment 2)]

-75 6. Integrated examination outline@)due, induding Forms ES-201-2. ES-201-3.

ES-301-1, ES-301-2, ES-301-5, ES-D-l's, ES401-1/2. ES-401-3, and ES401-4, as applicable (C.1.e and f; C.3.d)

-70 7. Examination outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility licensee (C.2.h; C.3.e)

-45 8. Proposed examinations (including written, walk-through JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable), supporting documentation (including Forms s9 ES-301-3, ES-3014, ES-301-5, ES-301-6. and ES-401-6), and reference materials due (C.l .e, f, g and h; C.3.d)

-30 1 9. Preliminary license applications (NRC Form 398s) due ((2.1.I; C.2.g; ES-202)

-14 I 10. Final license applications due and Form ES-2014 prepared (C.1.l; C.2.i; ES-202)

-14 I 11. Examination approved by NRC supervisor for facility licensee review (C.2.h; C.3.f)

-14 12. Examinations reviewed with facility licensee (C.1.j; C.2.f and h; C.3.g) s9

-7 13. Written examinations and operating tests approved by NRC supervisor SD (C.2.i; C.3.h)

-7 14. Final applications reviewed; examination approval and waiver letters sent (C.2.i; Attachment 4; ES-204)

-7 15. Proctoring/writtenexam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee (C.3.k)

-7 16. Approved scenarios, job performance measures, and questions distributed to NRC examiners (C.3.i)

SD Target dates are keyed to the examination date identified in the corporate notification letter.

They are for planning purposes and may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the facility licensee.

I I Applies only to examinations prepared by the NRC.

ES-201, Page 24 of 27

-ES-201 Examination Outline __- Quality Checklist

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Form- E~S -- 2 ~0 1 7

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j Initials I Item Task Description 1 a . _h*

a Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model per ES-401 JGA i@k b Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance JGA r

with Section D 1 of ES-401 and whether all WA categories are appropriately sampled ccu(

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3 a Verify that systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2

, (1) the outline(s) contain(s) the required number of control room and in-plant tasks w distributed among the safety functions as specified on the form (2) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on T the form (3)' no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s)

(4) the number of alternate path, low-power emergency and RCA tasks meet the criteria on the form Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1 1 b I (1) the tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form I (2) at least one task is new or significantly modified 1 (3) no more than one task is repeated from the last two NRC licensing examinations c Determine if there are enough different outlines to test the projected number applicants and ensure that no items are duplicated on subsequent days 4 1 a Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are the amroDnate exam section G

E N 1 d Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections JGA E -i&

R A r e Check the entire exam for balance of coverage JGA ccr) ' po

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L f Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO)

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b Facility Reviewer (*)

c NRC Chief Examiner (#)

NUREG-1021. Revision 9

ES-201 Examination Securitv Aareement Form ES-201-3

1. Pre-Examination 0 W 5 Llnd 2 I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the weeks(s) of 2 OS as of the date of my signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have not been authorized by the NRC chief examiner. I understand that I am not I=to instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be administered these licensing examinations from this date until completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC. Furthermore, I am aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented in the facility licensees procedures) and understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may result in cancellation of the examinations and/or an enforcement action against me or the facility licensee. I will immediately report to facility management or the NRC chief examiner any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

2. Post-Examination To the best of my knowledge, I did not divulge $0 any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week@)of 2-2 0 - 05 . From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC.

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ES-201 Examination Security Agreement Form ES-201-3

1. Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week@)of 2- -

28 0s as of the date of my signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have not been authorized by the NRC chief examiner. I understand that I am not to instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be administered these licensing examinations from this date until completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC (e.g., acting as a simulator booth operator or communicator is acceptable if the individual does not select the training content or provide direct or indirect feedback). Furthermore, I am aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented in the facility licensees procedures) and understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may result in cancellation of the examinations and/or an enforcement action against me or the facility licensee. I will immediately report to facility management or the NRC chief examiner any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

2. Post-Examination To the best of my knowledge, I id not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered l

during the week(s) of 2- 28-0 . From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC.

ES-201, Page 26 of 27

ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 Facility: BVPS-2 Date of Examination: 2/28/05 Operating Test Number: 1 I

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1. GENERAL CRITERIA The operating test conforms with the previously approved outline; changes are consistent 7p-p Initials with sampling requirements (e.9. 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distribution).

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b. There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered during this examination.

c. The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants audit test@) (see Section D . l .a).

d. Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acceDtable limits.

e. It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent applicants at the designated license level.

2. WALK-THROUGH CRITERIA references and tools, including associated procedures

• reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time critical by the facility licensee operationally important specific performance criteria that include:

- detailed expected actions with exact criteria and nomenclature

- system response and other examiner cues

- statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant

- criteria for successful completion of the task

- identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards II - restrictions on the seauence of stem. if amlicable

b. Ensure that any changes from the previously approved systems and administrative walk-through outlines (Forms ES-301-1 and 2) have not caused the test to deviate from any of the acceptance criteria (e.g., item distribution, bank use, repetition from the last 2 NRC examinations) specified on those forms and Form ES-201-2.

3. SIMULATOR CRITERIA The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-301-4 and a copy is attached Date a Author 1211612004 b Facility Reviewer (*)

c NRC Chief Examiner (#)

d NRC Supervisor

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NOTE: The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests

1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c, chief examiner concurrence required.

NUREG-1021. Revision 9

ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 1 Facility: BVPS-2 Date of Exam: 2/28/05 Scenario 112 1314 Operating Test No.: NRC Numbers:

QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES Initials

1. The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment and/or instrumentation may be out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.

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2. The scenarios consist mostlv of related events. JGA

3. Each event description consists of the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated

$9 the rnalfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event JGA the symptomslcues that will be visible to the crew the expected operator actions (by shift position) the event termination point (if applicable)

No more than one non-mechanistic failure (e.g., pipe break) is incorporated into the scenario 39 without a credible preceding incident such as a seismic event.

II 5. The events are valid with reaard to Dhvsics and thermodvnamics.

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Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable, and allows the examination team to obtain complete evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives.

If time compression techniques are used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates. Operators JGA 10.*

have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints. Cues are given.

I1 8. The simulator modeling is not altered.

performance deficiencies or deviations from the referenced plant have been evaluated to ensure that functional fidelity is maintained while running the planned scenarios.

J GA cul IO. Every operator will be evaluated using at least one new or significantly modified scenario. All other scenarios have been altered in accordance with Section D.5 of ES-301.

11. All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified using Form ES-301-6 (submit the form along with the simulator scenarios).

12. Each applicant will be significantly involved in the minimum number of transients and events sDecified on Form ES-301-5 (submit the form with the simulator scenarios).

11 13. The level of difficulty is appropriate to support licensing decisions for each crew position JGA I

TARGET QUANTITATIVE ATTRIBUTES (PER SCENARIO; SEE SECTION D.5.d) Actual Attributes 1 2 3 4

1. Total malfunctions (5-8) 6 6 6 6 I 2. Malfunctions after EOP entry (1-2) I 2 1 2 1 3 1 1

3. Abnormal events (2-4) 3 3 2 4

4. Major transients (1-2) 1 1 2 1

5. EOPs enteredhequiring substantive actions (1-2) 2 2 2 2 JGA I 6. EOP contingencies requiring substantive actions (0-2) I 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 7 Critical tasks (2-3) 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 2 JGA NUREG-1021, Revision 9

ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 Facility: BVPS-2 Date of Exam 2/28/2005 Operating Test No NRC SROI-1 3ROI-2 3ROl-3 3R01-4 NUREG 1021 Revision 9

ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 Facility: BVPS-2 Date of Exam: 2/28/2005 Operating Test No.: N RC Scenarios 3

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1 I 1' 3 12 SROI-8 Instructions:

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3 2 1 Circle the applicant level and enter the operating test number and Form ES-D-1 event numbers for each event type; TS are not applicable for RO applicants. ROs must service in both the "at-the-controls (ATC)" and "balance-of-plant (BOP)"

positions; Instant SROs must do one scenario, including at least two instrument or component (IC)malfunctions and one major transient, in the ATC position.

2. Reactivity manipulations may be conducted under normal or conffolled abnormal conditions (refer to Section D.5.d) but must be significant per Section C.2.a of Appendix D.' Reactivlty and normal evolutions may be replaced with additional instrument or component malfunctions on a 1-for-I basis.

3. Whenever practical, both instrument and component malfunctions should be included; only those that require verifiable actions that provide insight to the applicant's competence count toward the minimum reauirement.

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NRC Reviewer NUREG 1021 Revision 9

ES-301 Competencies Checklist Form ES-301-6 Facility: BVPS-2 Date of Examination: 2/28/2005 Operating Test No. N RC I APPLICANTS I SRO ATC BOP Notes:

(1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.

(2) Optional for an SRO-U.

(3) Only applicable to SROs.

Instructions:

Circle the applicants license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.

Author:

NRC Reviewer:

NUREG-1021, Revision 9

ES-401 Written Examination Form ES-401-6 Quality Checklist Facility: BVPS-2 Date of Exam: 212812005 Exam Level: ROISRO Initial Item Description a C#

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Questions and answers technically accurate and applicable to facility a.

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NRC WAS referenced for all questions Facility learning objectives referenced as available SRO questions are appropriate per Section D.2.d of ES-401 If more than four RO and two SRO questions are repeated from the last two NRC JGA JGA JGA JGA fir! 50

$0 licensing exams, the facility licensee's sampling process was random and JGA systematic.

5. Question duplication from the license screeninglaudit exam was controlled as indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate:

the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed; or the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started; or the examinations were developed independently; or JGA

6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent Bank Modified New from the bank at least 10 percent new, and the rest modified); enter the actual RO I SRO-only 34/10 9I 3 32 1 12 JGA cut question distribution(s) at right.

7. Between 50 and 60 percent of the question on Memory CIA the RO exam are written at the comprehension analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent if the randomly selected WAS support 31 Ill 4 4 1 14 JGA w the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO I SRO question distribution(s) at right JGA cue JGA s9 JGA JGA Date

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b. Facility Reviewer (*)

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c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) 5XdL DLdJCS /& - iL

d. NRC Regional Supervisor /?j dclrJi-~Jo I/p+ cysb Note: The facility reviewer's initialslsignatureare not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c" chief examiner concurrence required.

NUREG-1021, Revision 9

ES-403 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 u

Quality Checklist Date of Exam: 3-7-05 Exam Level: RO/SRO Initials Item Description a b C

1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading J?+ # 59

2. Answer key changes and question deletionsjustified and documented x-- w $9

3. Applicants' scores checked for addition errors (reviewers spot check > 25% of examinations)

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4. Grading for all borderline cases (80 G?%overall and 70 or 80, as applicable, k4% on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail TrcA- w >9

5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are justified a=+ L34 )7

6. Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity tr, w 50 of questions missed by half or more of the applicants Printed NamdSignature Date

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b. Facility Reviewer(*) 3-10-5

c. NRC Chief Examiner (*) y- 13. P<

d. NRC Supervisor (*)

(*) The facility reviehe's signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC; two independent NRC reviews are required.

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