ML102520259
| ML102520259 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 08/26/2010 |
| From: | Polson K Tennessee Valley Authority |
| To: | Reyes L NRC/RGN-II |
| References | |
| 50-259/10-301, 50-260/10-301, 50-296/10-301 50-259/10-301, 50-260/10-301, 50-296/10-301 | |
| Download: ML102520259 (17) | |
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Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 March 22, 2010 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Luis A. Reyes Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street S.W.
Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8931 Attention: Malcolm T. Widmann Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296
Subject:
Submittal of Initial Operator Licensing Examination Outline In this submittal, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing all appropriate Examination Standard forms and outlines in accordance with NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1, for the upcoming Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator Licensing Examination.
Enclosed are the examination outlines, supporting the Initial License Examination scheduled for the week of June 7, 2010.
In accordance with NUREG-1021 , Revision 9, Supplement 1, Section ES-201, "Initial Operator Licensing Examination Process," please ensure that these materials are withheld from public disclosure until after the examinations are administered.
Mr. luis A. Reyes Page 2 March 22, 2010 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Daniel Zielinski, at (256) 729-2783.
Respectfully,
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K. J. Polson Vice President
Enclosure:
Examination Outlines Supporting the Initial license Examination Scheduled for the Week of June 7, 2010 cc: (w/o Enclosure)
NRC Chief, Operations Branch, Division of Reactor Safety - Region II NRC Senior Resident Inspector - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Enclosure Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Examination Outlines Supporting the Initial License Examination Scheduled for the Week of June 7, 2010 (See Attached)
ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility: Date of Examination:
Initials Item Task Description a b* c#
- 1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model, in accordance with ES-401 W O-t. 1~
R b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with I Section 0.1 of ES-401 and whether all KiA categories are appropriately sampled. ot- It(}
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N 0'- JC-J 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
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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 testis), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.
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0 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 Appendix 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(s) the required number of control room and in-plant tasks W distributed among the safety functions as specified on the form 1 (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 testis)
(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.
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- b. Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1.
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- 4. a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered in the appropriate exam sections. O't- U G b. Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41/43 and 55.45 sampling is appropriate.
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Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 April 12, 2010 10 CFR 55.5 10 CFR 55.40(b)(3)
Mr. Luis A. Reyes Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attention: Malcolm T. Widmann Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296
Reference:
Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority dated February 9, 2010, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant -
Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination
Subject:
Submittal of Initial Operator Licensing Examinations In accordance with the referenced NRC letter dated February 9, 2010, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing written examinations, operating tests and supporting reference materials in accordance with NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 9, Supplement 1. The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator Licensing Examination is scheduled for the week of June 7, 2010. In order to meet the examination schedule, BEN was requested by the NRC to furnish this material by April 12, 2010.
Enclosed are the written examinations, operating tests and supporting reference materials for the Reactor Operators and Senior Reactor Operators examination to be given the week of June 7, 2010. The enclosed materials have been approved for use by BEN in accordance with 10 CFR 55.40(b)(3).
Mr. Luis A. Reyes Page 2 April 12, 2010 In accordance with NUREG-1 021, Revision 9, Supplement 1, Section ES-201, Initial Operator Licensing Examination Process, please ensure that these materials are withheld from public disclosure until after the examinations are administered.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Daniel ZieIinski, at (256) 729-2783.
Respectfully, K. J. Poison Vice President
Enclosure:
Written Examinations, Operating Tests, and Supporting Reference Materials Operator License Examinations Scheduled for the Week of June 7,2010 cc: (w/o Enclosure)
NRC Chief, Operations Branch, Division of Reactor Safety Region II NRC Senior Resident Inspector Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Enclosure Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1,2, and 3 Written Examinations, Operating Tests, and Supporting Reference Materials -
Operator License Examinations Scheduled for the Week of June 7, 2010 This enclosure contains the following:
- 1. A notebook containing the following:
- ES-201-3, Examination Security Agreement
- ES-301-3, Operating Test Quality Checklist
- ES-301-4, Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist
- ES-401-6, Written Exam Quality Checklist
- Three surveillances for the Job Performance Measure examination
- 2. Iron Key USB drive containing the Operator examination and references
Personally Identifiable Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2 June 24, 2010 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Luis A. Reyes Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attention: Malcolm T. Widmann Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296
Subject:
Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examinations Post Examination Response The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) administered the final NRC Written Examination for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Initial License Training (ILT) Class 1006 on June 17, 2010. The supporting documentation specified by Section ES-501 of NUREG 1021, Revision 9, Supplement 1, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Post Examination Activities is enclosed. The enclosure content listing is provided at the end of this letter.
The results were seven of eight SRO candidates passed the written examination and three of four RO candidates passed the RO portion of the written examination.
Luis A. Reyes Page 2 June 24, 2010 Analysis of the examination indicated four questions, numbers 46, 73, 91, and 92, had a 50 percent or greater failure rate. Additionally, there were specific comments posed by the candidates during the post-examination review.
The results of this analysis, where applicable, will be forwarded to the ILT Supervisor for potential inclusion in the appropriate training material.
The enclosures to this letter are considered by TVA to be of a personal nature and, as such, are requested to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).
If you have any questions or comments, please telephone Mr. David A. Malinowski at (256) 729-3439.
Respectfully, K. J. F6on Vice President
Enclosures:
Enclosure 1 - Form ES-403-1, Written Examination Grading Quality Check Enclosure 2 Graded Written Examinations (Each Applicants Original Answer and Examination Cover Sheets) and a Clean Copy of Each Applicants Answer Sheet Enclosure 3 - Master Examination(s) Excerpt Annotated to Indicate Any Changes Made While Administering the Examination No Changes Were Made Enclosure 4 Questions Asked By and Answers Given to the Applicants During the Written Examination Enclosure 5 - Substantive Comments Made By the Applicants Following the Written Examination Enclosure 6 - Examination Seating Chart Enclosure 7 - Results of Any Written Examination Performance Analysis That Was Performed, With Recommended Substantive Changes
Personally Identifiable Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Enclosure I Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Form ES-403-1, Written Examination Grading Quality Check (See Attached)
Personally Identifiable Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Enclosure 2 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1,2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Graded Written Examinations (Each Applicants Original Answer and Examination Cover Sheets) and a Clean Copy of Each Applicants Answer Sheet (See Attached)
Personally Identifiable Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Enclosure 3 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response While Master Examination(s) Excerpt Annotated to Indicate Any Changes Made Administering the Examination No Changes Were Made (See Attached)
Personally Identifiable Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Enclosure 4 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1,2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Questions Asked By and Answers Given to the Applicants During the Written Examination (See Attached)
Personally Identifiable Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Enclosure 5 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Substantive Comments Made By the Applicants Following the Written Examination (See Attached)
Personally Identifiable Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Enclosure 6 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Examination Seating Chart (See Attached)
Personally Identifiable Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Enclosure 7 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Results of Any Written Examination Performance Analysis That Was Performed, With Recommended Substantive Changes (See Attached)
Personally Identifiable Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Enclosure I Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Form ES-403-1, Written Examination Grading Quality Check (See Attached)