ML081770427
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| Site: | Susquehanna  |
| Issue date: | 02/15/2008 |
| From: | Peal R Susquehanna |
| To: | Caruso J Operations Branch I |
| Caruso J | |
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2/19/08 SUSQUEHANNA WRITTEN RETAKE EXAM OUTLINE COMMENTS Tier 1, GrD 1 & 2 Q #58 & 63 - ensure these Qs test different topics Tier 2 GrD I Q # 3 & 4 - direct power supply type Qs okay in limited numbers. However, a better method is to try to ensure questions dont just ask power supplies to components directly but attempt to ask question in a manner that tests operator understanding.
Q #I2 - Keep fill system is unique has passive head tank for back-up.
Tier 2 GrD 2 Q # 28 - direct power supply type Qs okay in limited numbers. However, a better method is to try to ensure questions dont just ask power supplies to components directly but attempt to ask question in a manner that tests operator understanding.
Q #30 - may be too basic.
Susquehanna Learning Center 769 Salem Boulevard Berwick, PA 18603-0467 570-542-3353 February 15,2008 Mr. John Caruso USNRC Chief Examiner USNRC Region 1 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1 41 5 Susquehanna Learning Center Examination Outlines PLA 006334 File A1 4-1 30
Dear Mr. Caruso:
Enclosed for your review and approval are the outlines for the PPL Susquehanna, LLC Initial Licensed Operator Examination scheduled on May1 6, 2008. This is the written retest examination for the three (3) RO candidates who failed only the NRC Written Examination portion of the exam on December 7,2007. These outlines are submitted in accordance with NUREG 1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors (Revision 9 Supplement 1). The following materials are enclosed:
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0 Form ES-201-2, Examination Outline Quality Checklist - Rev. 0 (Signed)
Form ES-201-3, Examination Security Agreement (Copy)
Form ES-401-1, BWR Examination Outline - Rev. 0 Form ES-401-3, Generic Knowledge and Abilities Outline Tier 3 - Rev. 0 Form ES-401-4, Record of Rejected WAS - Rev. 0 The written examination outline was developed using the electronic random outline generator developed by Western Technical Services, Inc. The software, using the facility suppressed WA profile, provided a written examination outline in accordance with the criteria contained in NUREG 1021, Revision 9 Supplement 1. Rejected WAS were documented on Form ES-401-4, Record of Rejected WAS.
Since this is a NRC RO Written retest only, this letter and attachments constitutes the 75 Day Submittal. Per our telephone discussion, the RO retest exam with supporting documents will be submitted for your review no later than April 18,2008.
Page 2 PLA 006334 File A1 4-1 3D Also to confirm our prior discussion, a freeze of the Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) flowcharts and bases was completed as of February 11, 2008 to support both the candidate remediation and retest exam. This will prevent conflict with the station initiative currently underway to revise the EOPs. Following the NRC written retest examination, candidates will be trained on the updated EOPs along with the incumbent SSES licensees.
Expected additions to the Exam Security Agreement are additional Operations Department Validation Team Members.
We request these materials be withheld from public disclosure until after the completion of the exam. The enclosed materials have been reviewed for Safeguards Material content.
None of these materials are deemed to be Safeguards Material.
Resubmittals of the NRC Form 398 applications with waivers are forthcoming in accordance with ES-202 Preparing and Reviewing Operator Licensing Applications. It is expected that conditions of the NRC Form 396 Medical applications previously submitted will be maintained.
However, we also understand that a waiver will be required if more than 6 months have passed since the date of the applicants last medical examination, including a certification that on the NRC Form 398 that the applicant has not developed any physical or mental conditions (1 OCFR 55.25) during this time. We will communicate any changes to the applicants medical condition, as appropriate.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 570-542-3126, or Sid Morgan or Chris Michaels at 570-542-1 891.
R. M. Peal Manager - Nuclear Training Response: No
Enclosures:
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R. M. Fry R. R. Sgarro Ops Letter File Nuc Records
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ES-401 1
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Written Examination Outline 2
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Emergency Plant Evolutions
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Plant Systems Note:
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Ensure that at least two topics from every applicable WA category are sampled within each tier of the RO and SRO-only outlines (Le., except for one category in Tier 3 of the SRO-only outline, the Tier Totals in each WA category shall not be less than two).
The point total for each group and tier in the proposed outline must match that specified in the table. The final point total for each group and tier may deviate by f l from that specified in the table based on NRC revisions. The final RO exam must total 75 points and the SRO-only exam must total 25 points.
Systems/evolutions within each group are identified on the associated outline; systems or evolutions that do not apply at the facility should be deleted and justified; operationally important, site-specific systems that are not included on the outline should be added. Refer to section D. 1.b of ES-401, for guidance regarding elimination of inappropriate WA statements.
Select topics from as many systems and evolutions as possible; sample every system or evolution in the group before selecting a second topic for ;my system or evolution.
Absent a plant specific priority, only those KAs having an importance rating (IR) of 2.5 or higher shall be selected. Use the RO and SRO ratings for the RO and SRO-only portions, respectively.
Select SRO topics for Tiers 1 and 2 from the shaded systems and WA categories.
The generic (G) WAS in Tiers 1 and 2 shall be selected from Section 2 of the WA Catalog, but the topics must be relevant to the applicable evolution or system. Refer to Section D.1.b of ES-401 for the applicable WAs On the following pages, enter the WA numbers, a brief description of each topic, the topics importance ratings (IR) for the applicable license level, and the point totals (#) for each system and category. Enter the group and tier totals for each category in the table above. If fuel handling equipment is sampled in other than Category A2 or G* on the SRO-only exam, enter it on the left side of Column A2 for Tier 2, Group 2 (Note
- 1 does not apply). Use duplicate pages for RO and SRO-only exams.
For Tier 3, select toDics from Section 2 of the WA Catalog. and enter the WA numbers. descriDtions. IRs. and I
point totals (#) on Form ES-401-3. Limit SRO selections;o WAS that are linked to 10CFR55b3
ES-401 EAPE#/NameSafetyFunction K1 K2 K3 A1 A2 G
WA Topic(s) 2 Imp.
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Form ES-401-1 4.1 3.6 3.3 3.7 4.1 3.2 3.2 2.8 2.8 3.9 3.3 SSES 2008 RO Written Exam Written Examination Outline Emergency and Abnormal Plant Evolutions - Tier 1 Group 1 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 I
295024 High Drywell Pressure I 5 I
I I system valves: Plant-Specific 1 ;;SO21 Loss of Shutdown Cooling I
295004 Partial or Total Loss of DC Pwr I6 I
1 12595028 High Drywell Temperature I
295003 Partial or Complete Loss of 1 AC16 295031 Reactor Low Water Level / I 29501 8 Partial or Total Loss of CCW I 8 600000 Plant Fire On-site 18 295005 Main Turbine Generator Trip I 3 295037 SCRAM Conditions Present and Reactor Power Above APRM Downscale or Unknown I 1 295019 Partial or Total Loss of Inst. Air 1 8 I
295026 Suppression Pool High Water Temp. I 5 295025 High Reactor Pressure I 3 implications of the following concepts as they apply to PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF D.C. POWER : Loss of breaker between HIGH DRYWELL TEMPERATURE and the following: -
Drywell spray: Mark-I&II AK2.02 - Knowledge of the interrelations between PARTIAL OR COMPLETE the following responses as they apply to PLANT FIRE ON SITE: Actions contained in the abnormal procedure for I
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I INSTRUMENTAIR: Instrumentair the following as they apply to SUPPRESSION POOL HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE: Suppression pool 1
I i x I REACTOR PRESSURE: Reactor
ES-40 1 EAPE#/NameSafetyFunction 2
Form ES-401-1 SSES 2008 RO Written Exam Written Examination Outline Emergency and Abnormal Plant Evolutions - Tier 1 Group 1 K1 K2 K3 A1 A2 G
WA Topic(s)
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ES-401 EAPE#/NameSafetyFunction 3
SSES 2008 RO Written Exam Written Examination Outline Emergency and Abnormal Plant Evolutions - Tier 1 Group 2 K1 K2 K3 A1 A2 G
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Form ES-401-1 X
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295020 Inadvertent Cont. Isolation 1 5 & 7 3.5 3.2 3.6 295002 Loss of Main Condenser Vac 1 3 295013 High Suppression Pool Temperature I 5 59 60 61 295007 High Reactor Pressure I 3 295015 Incomplete SCRAM I 1 4.1 295036 Secondary Containment High SumplArea Water Level 1 5 63 295034 Secondary Containment Ventilation High Radiation / 9 3.8 WA Category Totals:
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65 they apply to INADVERTENT the following as they apply to HIGH interpret the following as they apply to COMPLETE SCRAM. Control rod
ES-401 4
SSES 2008 RO Written Exam Written Examination Outline Plant Systems - Tier 2 Group 1 Form ES-401-1 System # / Name
ES-401 4
SSES 2008 RO Written Exam Written Examination Outline Plant Systems - Tier 2 Group 1 System # / Name 262002 UPS (AC/DC) 263000 DC Electrical Distribution 217000 RCIC 21 8000 ADS 239002 SRVs I 259002 Reactor Water Level Control 215005 APRM / LPRM K
6 Form ES-401-1 GI following will have on the RHWLPCI: INJECTION MODE and/or monitor in the control room:
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SYSTEM design feature(s) andlor interlocks which provide for the following: Testability of all operable components K3.09 - Knowledge of the effect n
4 SSES 2008 RO Written Exam Written Examination Outline Plant Systems - Tier 2 Group 1 Form ES-401-1 2.2.42 - Equipment Control:: Ability to recognize system parameters that are entry-level conditions for I
I Technical Specifications.
I 2.2.44 - Equipment Control: Ability to interpret control room indications to verify the status and operation of a system, and understand how operator actions and directives effect plant and system conditions.
K5.02 - Knowledge of the operational implications of the following concepts as they apply to RHWLPCI: INJECTION MODE (PLANT SPECIFIC) : Core cooling I I methods I K1.04 - Knowledge of the physical connections and/or cause-effect relationships between EMERGENCY GENERATORS (DIESEUJET) and the following:
Emergency generator cooling Imp.
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3.5 3.2 t-water system K4.10 - Knowledge of LOW PRESSURE CORE SPRAY that a loss or malfunction of the REACTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM will have on following:
The magnitude of heat energy that must be absorbed by the containment during accidenfftransient conditions 3.2 I
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272000 Radiation Monitoring 233000 Fuel Pool CoolingICleanup 201006 RWM 239001 Main and Reheat Steam 259001 Reactor Feedwater 216000 Nuclear Boiler Inst.
256000 Reactor Condensate 259001 Reactor Feedwater 271000 Off-gas 234000 Fuel Handling Equipment 5
SSES 2008 RO Written Exam Written Examination Outline Plant Systems - Tier 2 Group 2 A
1 Form ES-401-1 K6.02 - Knowledge of the effect that a loss or malfunction of the following will have on the RADIATION MONITORING SYSTEM : D.C.
power K2.02 - Knowledge of electrical power supplies to the following: RHR pumps K1.02 - Knowledge of the physical connections and/or cause-effect relationships between ROD WORTH MINIMIZER SYSTEM (RWM)
(PLANT SPECIFIC) and the following: Rod uosition indication system: k-SpeciNot-BWR6)
K4.04 - Knowledge of MAIN AND REHEAT STEAM SYSTEM connections and/or cause: effect relationships between NUCLEAR BOILER INSTRUMENTATION and the following: Reactor
ES-401 230000 RHWLPCI: ToruslPool Spray Mode 241000 Reactor/Turbine Pressure Regulator WA Category Totals:
5 SSES 2008 RO Written Exam Written Examination Outline Plant Systems - Tier 2 Group 2 2
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impacts of the following on the REACTOFUKIRBINE PRESSURE REGULATING SYSTEM ; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences of those abnormal conditions or Group Point Total. f 12
ES-401 Generic Knowledge and Abilities Outline (Tier 3)
Form ES-401-3 Faci I i t y:
SSES 2008 RO Written Exam Date:
Topic Category Ability to direct personnel activities inside the
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Conduct of Operations 2.9 Ability to interpret and execute procedure 2'1.20 1 steps.
4.6 2.1.41 I Knowledge of the refuelina wocess.
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2.1.34 I Knowledyge of primary and secondary plant--
chemistr limits.
Subtotal t Knowledge of the process for managing maintenance activities during power operations, such as risk assessments, work prioritizaion, coordination with the 2.2.17
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Equipment Control 2.6 2.9 transmission system operator.
Knowledge of the process for conducting 3 3 7 L.L. I I special or infrequent tests.
Subtotal Knowledge of Radialogical Safety Principles pertaining to licensed operator duties, such as containment entry requirements, fuel handling responsibilities, access to locked high-radiation areas, aligning filters, etc.
Knowledge of radiation exposure limits under normal or emergency conditions.
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Radiation Control 2.3.12 3.2 2.3.4 3.2 Subtotal
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Emergency Procedures /
ES-401 Generic Knowledge and Abilities Outline (Tier 3) 2.4.1 6 2.4.42 Subtotal Knowledge of EOP implementation hierarchy and coordination with other support procedures or guidelines such as, operating Drocedures. AOP's and SAMG's.
Knowledae of emeraencv rewonse facilities. I 2.6 Form ES-401-3
ES-401 Record of Rejected WAs Form ES-40 -4 Randomly Tier/Group 1 Selected WA I
1 / 1 295038 12.2.38 211 1
211000/K1.07 2 / 1 I 215003/K5.03 Reason for Rejection (Q #54) KA for High Offsite Release Rate with Generic 2.2.38 raises this to the SRO level, making it difficult to write a discriminating question at the RO level. Randomly replaced with 295028 / 2.4.6.
(Q #2) It isnt possible to prepare a psychometrically sound question related to the subject WA. Randomly replaced with 295002 / K1.02.
(Q #lo) Duplicate KA for nuclear Instrument detector position.
Deselected the IRM, retained the SRM KA. Randomly replaced with 212000 / K5.01.
2 15002 / K6.03 ould be very difficult. Randomly replaced 223001 / K1.17