ML081770288
| ML081770288 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Susquehanna  |
| Issue date: | 06/10/2008 |
| From: | Peal R Susquehanna |
| To: | Caruso J Operations Branch I |
| Caruso J | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML080390056 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-387/08-302, 50-388/08-302 | |
| Download: ML081770288 (7) | |
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ES-201 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES-201-1 Facility: IjE//gd!A cr 14 2, Date of Examination: ch6/q Developed by: Written - Facility @ NRC 0 // Operating - Facility 0 NRC 0 I I Target Chief Date* Task Description (Reference) Examiner's Initials
-180 I. Examination administration date confirmed (C.1.a; C.2.a and b)
-120 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 3)]
{-75} I 6. Integratedexamination outline(s) due, including Forms ES-201-2, ES-201-3, ES-301-1, ES-301-2, ES-301-5, ES-CII-I'S, ES-401-1/2, ES-401-3, and ES-401-4. as applicable (C.1.e and f; C.3.d)
(-70) I (7. Examination outline(s) reviewed by N I X and feedback provided to facility licensee (C.2.h; C.3.e))
Proposed examinations (including written, walk-through JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable), supporting documentation (including Forms ES-401-6, and any Form due (C.l.e, f, g and h; C.3.d)
-30 9. Preliminary license applications (NRC Form 398s) due (C.1.l; C.2.g; ES-202)
-I4 I 10. 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. Examinations reviewed 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; 1 or 2 (if :>IO) applications audited to confirm qualifications / eligibility; and examination approval and waiver letters sent (C.2.i; Attachment 5; ES-202, C.2.e; EiS-204)
- 15. Proctoringlwritten exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee (C.3.k)
- 16. Approved scenarios, job performance measures, and questions distributed to NRC examiners (C.3.i)
- Target dates are generally based on facility-prepared examinations and 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] {Does not apply} to examinations prepared by the NRC.
ES-201, Page 25 of 28
ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility: Date of Examination:
Item Task Description lnltla W
- 1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit@) the appropriate model, in accordance with ES-401,
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R b. Assess whether the outline was systematically arid randomly prepared in accordance with I Section D . l of ES-401 and whether all WA categ T
T c. Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any E
N d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected o
- 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, S and maior transients.
I M b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number U and mix of applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule L without compromising exam integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be tested using A at least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated T from the applicants audit test(s), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.
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- c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative R
and quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in ADDendix D.
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- 3. a. Verify that the systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2:
(1) the outline(s) contain@) the required number of control room and in-plant tasks W distributed among the safety functions as specified on the form I (2) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form T (3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicants audit test(s)
(4) the number of new or modifiedtasks 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 a!j 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 duoliceted on subseauent davs.
- a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered in the appropriate exam sections.
- b. Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41143 and 55.45 I
- a. Author r) 0
- b. Facility Reviewer (*)
- c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
- d. NRC Supervisor Note: # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c; chief examiner concurrence required.
Not applicable for NRC-prepared examination outlines
Susquehanna Learning Center 769 Salem Boulevard Berwick, PA 18603-0467 570-542-3353 TM June 9,2008 Mr. John Caruso USNRC Chief Examiner USNRC Region 1 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-141 5 Susquehanna Learning Center Post-Examination Materials PLA 006376
Dear Mr. Caruso:
In accordance with the guidance provided in NUREG 1021, "Operating Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors" (Revision 9 Supp 1) ES-501 "Initial Post-ExaminationActivities", the following materials are submitted in support of the Susquehanna Initial Licensing Examination that concluded on May 16,2008.
All individuals that signed on to Form ES-201-3, "Examination Security Agreement", have completed the post-examination signature. The signed originals, Form ES-201-3, "Examination Security Agreement", have been attached, thus completing the necessary documentation for this Susquehanna Initial Licensing Examination.
If you have any questions, or require more information, please contact me at 570-542-xxxx or Chris Michaels at 570-542-3734.
Sincerelv, Jeffrey WHelsel Manager-Nuclear Training Response: No
Enclosures:
ES-201-3 Exam Security Agreements cc: R. M. Fry R. R. Sgarro Ops Letter File Nuc Records - NUCPT CM/PostExam Materia1060908/nk
I ES-20'- Examination Sec .Jreement Form ES-, ,
- 1. Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of &4/up 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 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) of S/+/hP . 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.
PRINTED NAME JOB TITLE / RESPONSIBILITY SIGNATURE (1) DATE SIGNATURE (2) DATE NOTE V
NOTES: */+e &A, & " m 5 y d / o P NUREG-1021. Revision 9 Susquehanna Facsimile
I ES-20'. - Examination Sec jreement Form ES-L,
- 1. Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of5$'+/o8 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 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) of y/&/Oy.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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NUREG-1021, Revision 9 Susquehanna Facsimile
ES-403, Rev. 9 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist Facility: Susquehanna Date of' Exam: 05/16/2008 Exam Level: RO E l SRO 0 Item Description a b C
- 1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading
- 2. Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented LA-
- 3. Applicants' scores checked for addition errors (reviewers spot check > 25% of examinations) CLh
- 4. Grading for all borderline cases (80 22% overall and 70 or 80, as applicable, +4% on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail .r5
- 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 I I Printled Name/Signature Date
- a. Grader
- b. Facility Reviewer(*) ,
- c. NRC Chief Examiner (*) Q'4 dTd*
- d. NRC Supervisor (*)
(*)The facility reviewer's signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC; two independent NRC reviews are required.
ES-403, Page 6 of 6
ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Facility: Susquehanna Date of Exam: 5/16/08 Exam Level: RO SRO 0 Initial Item Description a I
- 1. Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility.
- 2. a. NRC WAS are referenced for all questions.
- b. Facility learning objectives are referenced as available.
- 4. The sampling process was random and systematic (If more than 4 RO or 2 SRO questions were repeated from the last 2 NRC licensing exams, consult the NRR OL program office).
- 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 X the examinations were developed independen1:ly; or
-the licensee certifies that there is no duplication; or
-other (explain)
- 6. 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 / SRO-onlv I I I 1 Bank 22lNA Modified 14lNA New 39lNA question distribution(s) at right.
- 7. Between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO Memory CIA I
exam are written at the comprehension/ analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent if the randornly selected WAS support the higher cognitive levels; enter 341 NA 411NA c*
the actual RO I SRO question distribution(s) at right.
- 8. Referenceslhandouts provided do not give away answers E-or aid in the elimination of distractors.
- 9. Question content conforms with specific WA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the tier to which they are assigned; cyv deviations are justified.
IO. Question psychometric quality and format meet the.guidelines in ES Appendix B. Q-
- 11. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple choice items; E L the total is correct and agrees with the value on the cover sheet.
Pmnted Name / Signature a.
b.
Author Facility Reviewer (*)
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- c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
- d. NRC Regional Supervisor Note:
- The facility reviewers initials/signature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.
- Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c; chief examiner concurrence required.