ML071630236

STP-11-2005-Public Forms

ML071630236
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Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	05/18/2005
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To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 icility: South Texas Project Date of Examination: Illt412005 Task Descriphn Initials

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a. Verify that the outline(s) fit@) the appropriate model per ES-401,

b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with Section D.l of ES-401 and whether at1 KIA categories are appropriately sampled.

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

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

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a. Using Form ES30t-5, verify that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions, instrument and component failures, technical specifications, and major,<d9 7,':,q I

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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 each applicant can be tested using at least ~ ~ ~

one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s), and scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.

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c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) cmform(s) with the qualitative and quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix 0.

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

(I) the outlinets) contain(s) the required number of control room and implant tasks 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 the form.

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

14) 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

b. Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form 5-301-1::

(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 exams.

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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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d. NRC Supervisor Note: # Independent NRC revlewer initial items in Column "c; " chief examiner concurrence required.

ES-401, Rev. 9E Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Facilitv:

Item Dsscrintion 7.

Questions and answers are technically accurate and appkable to the facility

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NRC WAS are referenced for all questions.

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SRO questions are appropriate in accordance with Section D.2.d of ES-401 The facility licensee's sampting process was random and systematic (Le., no more than 4 RO and/or 2 SRO questions were repeated from the last 2 NRC licensing exams).

Question duplication from the license screening/audit exam was controlted as indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate:

the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed Facility learning objectives are referenced as available.

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the audit exam was comaleted before the license exam was started z t h e examinations were developed independently

-the licensee certifies that there is no duplication other (explain)

Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent from the bank, at least 10 percent new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO I SRO-only question distributionkl at riaht.

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Between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO 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 the actual RO I SRO question distribution($ at right.

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Referencewhandouts provided do not give away answers or aid in the elimination of distractors.

Question content conforms with specific WA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the tier to which they are assigned; deviations are justified.

Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines in ES Appendix B.

The exam contains the required number of one-point, muttiple choice items; the total is correct and agrees with the value on the wver sheet.

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The facility reviewer's initialdsignature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

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

ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 Facility: South Texas Project Date of Examination: 1 tllW20O5 Operating 1

1. GENERAL CRITERIA

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The operating test conforms wikh the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with sampling requirements (e& 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distributionJj' There is no day-today repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered

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during this examination.

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The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test(s)(see Section D.1.a).

Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acceptable limits. NA for STP: the PlRC developed the Written Exam It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent iT

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applicants at the designated license level.

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2. WALK-THROUGH CRITERIA

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Each JPhl includes the following, as applicable:

' initial conditions

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. 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 CUBS

- statements describing important obsewations 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

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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 E$-201-2.

3. SIMULATOR CRITERIA I

The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-301-4 and a copy is attached. sf i,&&$##rd

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• The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.

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

ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 acility:

South Texas Project Date of Exam: 1311412005 Scenario Numbers: 1 / 2 I3 Operating Test No.: 1 I

QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES Initials t77-The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment andlor instrumentation may out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.

The scenarios consist mostly of related events.

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 symptomslcues that wilt be visible to the crew the expected operator actions (by shift position) the event termination point (if appticable)

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

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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.

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

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

The level of difficulty is appropriate to support ticensing decisions for each crew position. zJ~a' T5w A

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ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist

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South Texas Project Date of Exam: 1~/14L!OO5 Scenario Numbers: Backup Operating Test No.: 1 I

QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment andlor instrumentation may be out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.

The scenarios consist mostlv of related events.

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Each event description consists of the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated e to carry out expected a

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The scenarios have been validated. Pursuant to 10 CFR 55.46(d), arty open simulator performance deficiencies or deviations from the referenced plant have been evaluated to ensure that functional fidelity is maintained while running the planned scenarios.

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Every operator will be evaluated using at least one new or slgnificantly modified scenario.

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

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Each applicant will be significantly involved in the minimum number of transients and events specified on Form ES-3Oi-5 (submit the form with the simulator scenarios),

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TARGET QUANTITATIVE ATTRIBUTES (PER SCENARIO; SEE SECTION D.5.d)

Actual Attributes

Form ES-301-5 ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist FACILITY: SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT DATE OF EXAM:

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Circle the a plicant level and enter the operating test number and Form ES-0-4 event numbers for each event type; TS are not applicable k r RO applicants. ROs must serve in both the at-the-controls (ATC and balance-of-plant (BOP) positions; Instant position.

SROs must do one scenario, inchding at [east two instrument or component (I/ 2 ) malfunctions and one major transient, in the ATC Reactivity rnani utations may be conducted under normal or controlled abnormal conditions {refer to Section D.5.d) but must be significant per Eection C.2.a of A pendix D.

• Reactivity and normal evolutions may be replaced with additional instrument or component malfunctions on a 1 -&--I basis.

Whenever practical, both instrument and component malfunctions should be included; only those that require verifiable actions that provide insi ht to the applicants competence count toward the minimum requirements specified for the applicants license level in the rightaand colums.

I Note: Crew assigiments assume all possible surrogate positions are filled by a surrogate (i.e. no credit is given for any positions other than the minimum required)

ES-301 Comaetencies Checkiist Form ES-301-6 Facility: South Texas Project Date of Examination: 1711412005 Operating Test No.: I I

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SCENARIO SCENARIO Notes:

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Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.

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(3) Only applicable to SROs.

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Circle 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.

• S: denotes surrogate position

ES-403, Rev. 9 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist Facility: b7p Date of Exam:

Exam Level: RO/SRO Initials Item DescriDtion K

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Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of questions missed by half or more of the applicants Printed NamelSignature 1

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

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Nuclear Operating Company December 1,2005 File No. (330.01 I OCFRS 5 NOC-AE-0500 1953 STI-31963572 Mr. Mike Murphy Chief Examiner, Region IV U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 6 1 1 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 7601 1-8044 South Texas Project Units 1 and2 Docket Nos, STN 50-498; STN 50-499 Exam Security Agreements The NRC License exam was administered 11/11/05 through 1 1/18/05 at the South Texas Project In accordance with NUREG 102 1, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, STP Nuclear Operating Company is submitting the following exam materials:

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Written Exam dated 1111 1/05 Operational Exam Development and Validation dated 1 f I1 4/05 LOT 15 NRC Exam Development and Validation dated 1 111 4/05 If you have any questions, please contact me at (361) 972-7435 or Mi. Mike DeFrees, Project Lead for Exam Development at (341 972-7 173.

Sincerely,

~"ames R. Calved Manager, Operations Training

Bruce S. Mallett Regional Administrator, Region IV U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 6 1 1 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, Texas 7601 1-8064 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk One White Flint North 1 1 555 Rockville Pike RockviIle, MD 20852 Richard A. Ratliff Bureau of Radiation Control Texas Department of State Health Services 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756-3 189 Jeffrey Cruz U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. 0. Box 289, Mail Code: MN116 Wadsworth, TX 77483 NOC-AE-05001953 File No. G3O.0 1 1 OCFRS 5 STI-3 1963572 (electronic copy)

A. H. Gutterrnm, Esquire Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP DavidH. Jaffe U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Jack A. Fusco Michael A. Reed Texas Genco, LP C. Rirksey City of Austin Jon C. Wood Cox Smith Matthews J. J. Nesrsta R. K. Temple E. Alarcon City Public Service C. M. Candy City of Austin Electric Utility Department 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704 Page 2 of 2

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