ML060820428

Final Qa/Related Forms (Folder 1)

ML060820428
Person / Time
Site:	Susquehanna
Issue date:	01/06/2006
From:	NRC Region 1
To:	Susquehanna
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References
50-387/06-301, 50-388/06-301
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ES-201 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES-201-1 Facility: Date of Examination:

Examinations Developed by:

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

-180 1. Examination administrationdate confirmed (C.l .a; C.2.a and b) TG

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

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

-120 4. Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.d) 1-90] [5. Reference material due (C.l .e; C.3.c; Attachment 2)]

-75 6. Integrated examinatioh outline(s) due, including Forms ES-201-2, ES-201-3, ES-301-1, ES-301-2, ES-301-5, ES-D-l's, ES-401-1/2, ES-401-3, and ES-401-4, 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 ES-301-3, ES-301-4, ES-301-5, ES-301-6, and ES-401-6), and reference materials due (C.1.e, f, g and h; C.3.d)

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

-14 I I O . Final license applications due and Form ES-201-4 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. Examinationsreviewed with facility licensee (C.1.j; C.2.f and h; C.3.g)

-7 I 13. Written examinations and operating tests approved by NRC supervisor (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)

• 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.

[ ] Applies only to examinations prepared by the NRC.

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ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility Task Description initials Item a b* c#

a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model per ES-401. N/A N/A w /i 1.

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R b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with N/A N/A 1y I

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E Section D.l of ES-401 and whether all WA categories are appropriately sampled.

c. Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics. i N/A j N/A j2ii<2 P I N

d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected WA statements are appropriate. N/A N/A 4

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2. a. Using Form ES-301-5, verify that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions, instrument and component failures, technical specifications and major S transients.

I M b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and mix of applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule without compromising exam integrity; and ensure that each applicant can be tested using at least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated from the applicant's audit test(s),

and scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.

c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative and quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D.

3. a. Verify that the 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 distributed W

among the safety functions as specified on the form.

I T (2) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form.

(3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicant's audit test(s).

(4) the number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specified on the form.

(5) the number of alternate path, low-power, emergency, and RCA tasks meet the criteria on the form.

b. Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1:

(1) the tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form.

(2) at least one task is new or significantly modified.

(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 and mix of applicants and ensure that no items are duplicated on subsequent days.

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4. a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered in the appropriate exam section.

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a. Author

b. Facility Reviewer (*)

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)

d. NRC Supervisor Note:

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

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ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 1 Facility: Susquehanna SES Date of Examnation: 12 to 22 December 2005 Initii Item Task Description **

1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model, in accordance W with ES-401.

R b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly I prepared in accordance with Section D.l of ES-401 and whether all T WA categories are appropriately sampled.

T E c. Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any systems, N evolutions, or generic topics.

d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected WA statements are appropriate.

2. a. Using Form ES-301-5, verify that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions, instrument and S component failures, technical specifications, and major transients I

M b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test U the projected number and mix of applicants in accordance with the L expected crew composition and rotation schedule without A compromising exam integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be T tested using at least one new or significantly modified scenario, that 0 no scenarios are duplicated from the applicants audit test(s), and R that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.

c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s} conform(s) with the qualitative and quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D.

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

W (1) the outline(s) contain(s) the required number of control room 1 and in-plant tasks distributed among the safety functions as T specified on the form (2) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form (3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicants audit test(s)

(4) the number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specified on the form (5) the number of alternate path, low-power, emergency, and RCA tasks meet the criteria on the form.

b. Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1:

(1) the tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form

c. Determine if there are enough different outlines to test the projected

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c. Ensure that WA importance ratings (except for plant-specific E

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f. Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate

.. . job level (RO or .-C d - 7F I SRO). I me/Signature Date

a. Author: Harw Balian (HB) /

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(I c. NRC Chief Examiner (#): Todd H. Fish /

d. NRC Supervisor: Richard J. Conte / 7 h / d 5.-

Note: # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c; chief examiner concurrence required.

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.jreement Form ES-2 i

1. Pre-Examination Susq~W?nna, d I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of / Z / / ~ L Y ;1~Z/'%gof 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 licensee's 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 to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) ofirll@Sfl~&%Trom 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 ed these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC.

PRINTED NAME JOB TITLE / RESPONSIBILITY SIGNATURE (I) DATE SIGNATURE (2) NOTE Susquehanna Facsimile NUREG-1021, Revision 9 pqe 2 e.F3

ES-201 - Examination Secul(

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.jreement I. Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of iZ/&72i14$f/~4%~ 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 licensee's 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 5 44lWfwdfi To the best of my knowledge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) of /%%5f/z/dS From the date that lentered-into this security agreement until the completion 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.

PRINTED NAME JOB TITLE I RESPONSIBILITY SIGNATURE (I) DATE SIGNATURE (2) DATE NOTE NOTES:

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ES-301 ODeratina Test Qualitv Checklist Form ES-301-3

Date of Examination

12/12/05 eV. 2) Operating Test Number: \

Initials

1. GENERAL CRITERIA a h cff

a. The operating test conforms with the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with sampling requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distribution).

b. There is no day-to-dayrepetition 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(s)(see Section D.1.a). Tf

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

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

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a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:

initial conditions initiating cues 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

- restrictions on the sequence of steps, if applicable

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

a. The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-301-4 and a CODY is attached.

Printed Name / Sianature Date

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)

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d. NRC Supervisor c NOTE:

• The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developedtests.

1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c: chief examiner concurrence reauired.

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ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 I

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.

2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events.

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.Each event description consists of the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated the malfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event the symptomdcues that will be visible to the crew the expected operator actions (by shift position) the event termination point (if applicable) @2

5. The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics.

7. If time compression techniques are used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates. Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints. Cues are given. &2 8.

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The simulator modeling is not altered.

The scenarios have been validated. Pursuant to 10 CFR 55.46(d), any p2

10. Every operator will be evaluated using at least one new or significantly modified scenario. AI1 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 specified on Form ES-301-5 (submit the form with the simulator scenarios).

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ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 Facility SSES Date of Exam 12/12/05 (Rev. 2) ODeratina Test No : f A

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nstructions:

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 serve 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 controlled abnormal conditions (refer to Section D.5.d) but must be significant per section C.2.a of Appendix D. (+)Reactivity and normal evolutions may be replaced with additional instrument or component malfunctions on a 1-for-1 basis.

3. Whenever practical, both instrument and component malfunctions should be included; only those that require verifiable actions that provide insight to the applicants competence count toward the minimum requirements specified for the applicants license level in the right hand columns.

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ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 FaciI ity SSES Date of Exam 12/12/05 (Rev. 2) Operating Test No : 1 Sonnn r i m Instructions:

4. 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 serve 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 (I/C) malfunctions and one major transient, in the ATC position.

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

6. Whenever practical, both instrument and component malfunctions should be included; only those that require verifiable actions that provide insight to the applicants competence count toward the minimum requirements specified for the applicants license level in the right hand columns.

NUREG-1021, Revision 9 MASTER Susquehanna Facsimile

ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 Facility A

SSES Date of Exam 12/12/05 (Rev. 2) Operating Test No ; I P ILO-305 ILO-505 P

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C A S A B S A B N R T 0 R T O T 0 C P O C P RO#l, RX

1. 2,#3 a NOR I/C MAJ TS SRO-I RX

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1. 5 NOR a I/C MAJ TS SRO- RX 1#2, #4,

1. 6 NOR la I/C MAJ TS Instructions:

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 serve 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 (I/C) malfunctions and one major transient, in the ATC position.

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

3. Whenever practical, both instrument and component malfunctions should be included; only those that require verifiable actions that provide insight to the applicants competence count toward the minimum requirements specified for the applicants license level in the right hand columns.

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is-301 Competencies Checklist Form ES-301-6 APPLICANTS RO #1,2,3 SRO-I #1,3,5 Ixl Competencies SCENARIO 305/505/602 305/505/602 1 2 3 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2, Interpret/Diagnosis 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5 Events and Conditions 8,lO 7,8,9 7,8 6,7 8,10

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1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2, Comply With and 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5 Use Procedures (1) 7,8,9 7,8 6,7 8,10

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123 Operate Control 456 Boards (2) 798 1,2,3 123 12, Communicate and 4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5 Interact 7,8,9 7,8 6,7 10 8,10 123 12, Demonstrate 4,5,6 4,5 Supervisory Ability (3) 7383 6,7 i

10 8,10 Comply With and 3,4 23 Use Tech. Specs. (3)

Notes:

(1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.

(2) Optional for an SRO-U.

(3) Only applicable to SROs.

Instructions:

..J Check the applicant's license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.

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ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Facility: Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Date of Exam: 12 December 2005 Ex 1 Level: RO% SRO %

Initial Item Description a b C*

1. Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility. -THF

2. a. NRC WAS are referenced for all questions. TH F

b. Facility learning objectives are referenced as available.

3. SRO questions are appropriate in accordance with Section D.2.d of ES-401 N/A I NIA -THF

4. The sampling process was random and systematic (if more than 4 RO and 2 SRO questions are 2 RO repeats THF repeated from the last 2 NRC licensing exams, consult with NRR OL program office.) 1 SRO repeat HB N/A THF

6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent Bank Modified New HB N/A THF from the bank, at least 10 percent new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO ISRO-only question 21 17 3419 2019 distribution(s) at right.

7. Between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO Memory CIA HB N/A THF exam are written at the comprehension/ analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent if the randomly selected WAS support the higher cognitive levels; enter 2916 46/19 I the actual RO ISRO question distribution(s) at right. -

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a. Author Harry Balian / 18 Nov 05

b. Facility Reviewer (*) n/a

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) 18 Nov 05

d. NRC Regional Supervisor 18 Nov 05 Note:

• The facility reviewers initialdsignature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

1. IIndependent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c; chief examiner concurrence required.

This is our fourth submission for the December 2005 ILO exam. These are 100 questions of a 75 question RO exam and a 100 question SRO exam. These questions were validated earlier this week between the NRC Author, the NRC Chief Examiner and SSES Training Department staff.

Questions 9 and 26 were significantly revised. Questions 96 and 97 were replaced. Questions 2, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18, 21, 24, 33, 53, 56, 62, 63, 65, 68, 70, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79, 81, 84 through 89, 92, and 99 contain editorial changes.

Previous Susquehanna Exam questions August 2002: 1 Modified (34) & 1 Bank (97) December 2003: None August 2003: None August 2004: 1 Modified (14) & 1 Bank (21)

ES-403 Written Examination Grading Quality Checklist Form ES-403-1 Facility: SSES Date of Exam:

J v & &12/20 2005 Exam Level: RO SRO Initials I

Item Description a b 1.

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Clean answer sheets copied before grading Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented p>ifit

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

4. Grading for all borderline cases (80 +/- 2% overall and 70 or 80, as applicable, & 4% on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail

5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are justified

6. Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of questions missed by half or more of the applicants Printed Name / Signature Date

a. Grader

b. Facility Reviewer(*)

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d. NRC Supervisor (*) J mm /w:ci/7-!c

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

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