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License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification 5.3, Unit Staff Qualifications
ML102650039
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Site: Oconee, Mcguire, Catawba, McGuire  Duke Energy icon.png
Issue date: 09/16/2010
From: Glover M
Duke Energy Carolinas
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Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Mike Glover General Manager, Nuclear

= Duke Support uEnergy Nuclear Generation Duke Energy Corporation 526 South Church Street 10 CFR 50.90 Charlotte, NC 28202 Mailing Address:

September 16, 2010 P. 0. Box 1006 ECO7H Charlotte, NC 28201-1006 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk 704-382-6108 Washington, DC 20555-000 1 Mike. Glover@duke-energy.com

Subject:

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy)

Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 Docket Nos. 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-369, 50-370 Catawba Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-413, 50-414 License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification 5.3, "Unit Staff Qualifications"

Reference:

Letter, R. T. Repko, Duke Energy to NRC, "License Amendment Request to Reflect Changes to Organization, Unit Staff Responsibility, and Unit Staff Qualifications," dated April 26, 2010 Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.90, Duke Energy is submitting a request for an amendment to Technical Specification (TS) 5.3, "Unit Staff Qualifications," for Oconee Nuclear Station (ONS), Units 1, 2, and 3; McGuire Nuclear Station (MNS), Units 1 and 2; and Catawba Nuclear Station (CNS),

Units 1 and 2.

The enclosed License Amendment Request (LAR) proposes to update the qualification requirements for the Station Manager (SM) and Radiation Protection Manager (RPM) to meet or exceed the minimum qualifications in ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants" endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, dated May 2000.

Currently ONS TS 5.3.1 requires the SM and RPM to meet the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS-3.1-1978 while MNS and CNS TS 5.3.1 require the SM to meet the minimum qualifications of ANSI-N18.1-1971 and RPM to meet the minimum qualifications of Regulatory Guide 1.8, dated September 1975. This proposed change represents an update to current guidance. This update for SM and RPM qualifications will provide.ONS, MNS, and CNS the needed flexibility to appoint SM and RPM from a larger candidate pool. The currentqualification requirements restrict the pool of personnel capable of performing the SM and RPM functions.

The proposed change will also revise the current ONS, MNS, and CNS TS 5.3.1 qualification.

requirements for SM and RPM to be consistent among all three stations.

The Enclosure provides an Evaluation of the Proposed Change. Markups of existing TS pages are included as attachments to the Enclosure. The retyped TS pages will be provided to the NRC prior to issuance of the approved amendments. The LAR referenced above, dated April 26, 2010, has the same pages (TS 5.3.1) marked up. A note has been added to the i_

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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission September 16, 2010 Page 2 marked up pages in this request to identify the need to coordinate the correct TS pages to be retyped prior to approval.

This LAR contains no commitments.

Duke Energy requests approval of the proposed amendment by December 31, 2010. Once approved, the amendment will be implemented within 60 days. Revisions to each station's UFSAR will be made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.71(e).

Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.91, a copy of this proposed amendment is being provided to the appropriate officials of the States of North Carolina and South Carolina.

If you have any questions, please contact Tolani Owusu at 704-382-1420.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 16th day of September, 2010.

Sincerely, Mike Glover

Enclosure:

Evaluation of the Proposed Change : Oconee Technical Specification Marked Up Pages, : McGuire Technical Specification Marked Up Pages : Catawba Technical Specification Marked Up Pages

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission September 16, 2010 Page 3 xC:

L. A. Reyes, Region II Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave. NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30303-1257 J. F. Stang, Jr., Senior Project Manager U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Mail Stop 0-8 G9A Rockville, MD 20852-2738 J. H. Thompson, Project Manager U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Mail Stop 0-8 G9A Rockville, MD 20852-2738 G. A. Hutto, NRC Senior Resident Inspector Catawba Nuclear Station J. B. Brady, NRC Senior Resident Inspector McGuire Nuclear Station A. T. Sabisch, NRC Senior Resident Inspector Oconee Nuclear Station S. E. Jenkins, Manager.

Radioactive & Infectious Waste Management Division of Waste Management South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull St.

Columbia, SC 29201 W. Lee Cox, III, Section Chief.

Division of Environmental. Health, Radiation Protection Section North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1645 Mail Service Center.

Raleigh, NC 27699

ENCLOSURE Evaluation of the Proposed Changes

Subject:

License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specifications for Unit Staff Qualifications

1.

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION 2.1.

PROPOSED CHANGES

3. TECHNICAL EVALUATION
4. REGULATORY EVALUATION 4.1. Applicable Regulatory Requirements/Criteria 4.2. Precedent 4.3. Significant Hazard Consideration 4.4. Conclusions
5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
6. REFERENCES ATTACHMENTS:
1. Marked Up Pages for Oconee Technical Specification
2. Marked Up Pages for McGuire Technical Specification
3. Marked Up Pages for Catawba Technical Specification Page.1 of 10

ENCLOSURE

1.

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION This evaluation supports a request to amend Operating"Licensees DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55 for Oconee (ONS) Units 1, 2, and 3; NPF-9 and NPF-1 7 for McGuire (MNS) Units 1 and 2; and NPF-35 and NPF-52 for Catawba (CNS) Units 1 and 2.

ONS, MNS, and CNS propose to update the qualification requirements for Station Manager (SM) and Radiation Protection Manager (RPM) to meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by RG 1.8, Revision 3, dated May 2000.

2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The proposed TS change will update the qualification standards for the ONS, MNS, and CNS SM and RPM to meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by RG 1.8, Revision 3. This proposed change represents an update to current guidance. This update for SM and RPM qualifications will provide ONS, MNS, and CNS the needed flexibility to appoint SM and RPM from a larger candidate pool. The current qualification requirements restrict the pool of personnel capable of performing the SM and RPM functions. Updating the qualification requirements to meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 endorsed by RG 1.8, Revision 3 will expand the pool of potential candidates. The proposed change will also revise the current ONS, MNS, and CNS TS 5.3.1 qualification requirements for SM and RPM to be consistent among all three stations.

The proposed change is administrative in nature.

2.1.

PROPOSED CHANGES 2.1.1. ONS-TS 5.3.1 a) On ONS TS 5.3.1 page 5.0-5, notation ":" is added after "except" then delete the remainder of the sentence "for the Operations Superintendent and the Shift Operations Manager" for clarity.

b) The second paragraph, "The Operations Superintendent shall have a minimum of eight years of responsible nuclear or fossil station experience,/ of which a minimum of three years shall be nuclear station experience. A maximum of two years of the remaining five years of experience may be fulfilled by academic training, or related technical training, on a one-for-one time basis" remains the same and is itemized as Item 1.

c) The third paragraph, "The Shift Operations Manager shall have a minimum of eight years of responsible nuclear or fossil station experience, of which a minimum of three years shall be nuclear station experience. A maximum of two years of the remaining five years of experience may be fulfilled by academic training, or related technical -training on a one-for-one time basis" remains the same and is itemized as Item 2.

d) Add "The Station Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as end6rsed, by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000,"

Itemized as Item 3.

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ENCLOSURE e) Add "The Radiation Protection Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS,3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000."

Itemized as Item 4.

2.1.2. MNS - TS 5.3.1 a) On MNS TS 5.3.1 page 5.3-1, notation "" is added after "except" then delete the remainder of the sentence "the Radiation Protection Manager, who shall meet or exceed the qualifications of Regulatory Guide 1.8, September 1975" for clarity.

b) Add "The Station Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed-by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000."

Itemized as Item 1.

c) Add "The Radiation Protection Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000."

'Itemized as Item 2.

2.1.3. CNS - TS 5.3.1 a) On CNS TS 5.3.1 page 5.3-1, notation "" is added after "except" then delete the

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remainder of the sentence "the Radiation Protection Manager, who shall meet or exceed the qualifications of Regulatory Guide 1.8, September 1975",for clarity.

b) Add "The Station Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000."

Itemized as Item 1.

c) Add "The Radiation Protection Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000."

Itemized as Item 2.

3.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION The following is the technical evaluation of the proposed changes to revise the current TS. 5.3.1 qualification requirements'for the Oconee, McGuire, and Catawba Nuclear Station Manager (SM) and Radiation Protection Manager (RPM).positions to meet or exceed the minimum qualifications in ANSI/ANS-3.A1-1993, "Selection, Qualifications, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants" endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1'.8, Revision 3, May 2000. Current requirements and proposed requirements for each change are discussed below. Applicable regulatory requirements and any.precedents for these proposed changes are-included.

3.1.

Station Manager (SM) Requirements-3.1.1.

Current Requirements ONS TS 5.3.1-currently requires the SM to meet the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS-3.1-1978, while MNS and CNSTS 5.3.1 require1theSM tomeet the minimum qualifications of ANSI-N18.1-1971.

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ENCLOSURE ANSI/ANS-3.1-1978, Section 4.2.1 Plant Managers states in part:

"At the time of initial core loading or appointment to the position, whichever is later, the plant manager shall have ten years of power plant experience, of which three years shall be nuclear power experience. A maximum of four years of the remaining seven years of experience may be fulfilled by academic training on a one-for-one time basis. To be acceptable, this academic training shall be in an engineering or scientific field associated with power plants. The plant manager shall have acquired the experience and equivalent training normally required to be eligible for a Senior Reactor Operator's license whether or not the examination is taken.

In an organization which includes one or more persons who are designated as principal alternates for the plant manager and who meet the nuclear power plant experience and training requirements established for the plant manager, the requirements of the plant manager may be reduced, such that only one of his ten years of experience need to be nuclear power plant experience and he need not be eligible for NRC examination.' 1 3.1.2. Proposed Requirements ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993 Section 4.2.1 Plant Manager qualification allows an alternative for the Plant Manager that states in part:

"Education: Baccalaureate in engineering or related science.

Minimum experience for the position:

Power Plant 6 yr which shall include Nuclear Power Plant 4 yr Supervisory or Management 5 yr Onsite 0.50 yr Special requirements; (1) Shall meet one of the following:

(a) Hold a Senior Operator's license, or (b) Have held a Senior Operator's license, Or (c) Have been certified for equivalent senior operator knowledge, or:

(d) Have plant operational knowledge consistent with the requirements of the Plant Manager's job."2 Section 4.2, "Manager Level" further clarifies that the experience requirement is not necessary to be met as long as the experience exception is limited to one of the Manager level positions, and the collective experience requirement is met.

1 "Extracted from American National Standard ANSI/ANS-3.1-1978 with permission of the publisher, the American Nuclear Society" 2 "Extracted -from American National Standard ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993 with permission of the publisher, the.

American Nuclear Society" Page 4 of 10

ENCLOSURE Note: At ONS, MNS and CNS, Plant Manager is the Station Manager (SM).

The proposed change in this license amendment from ANSI/ANS 3.1-1978 for ONS and from ANSI-N18.1-1971 for MNS and CNS will require the qualification requirements for SM to meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000. This proposed change represents an update to current guidance. This update for SM qualifications will provide ONS, MNS, and CNS the needed flexibility to appoint SM from a larger candidate pool. The current qualification requirements restrict the pool of personnel capable of performing the SM

-functions. Updating the qualification requirements to meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 endorsed by RG 1.8, Revision 3 will expand the pool of potential candidates. The proposed change will also revise the current ONS, MNS, and CNS TS 5.3.1 qualification requirements for SM to be consistent among all three stations.

3.2.

Radiation Protection Manager (RPM) Requirements 3.2.1. Current Requirements ONS TS 5.3.1 currently requires the RPM to meet the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS-3.1-1978, Section 4.4.4 for RPM. One of the requirements in the-ANSI standards, Section 4.4.4 paragraph two states:

"...The individual shall have a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in a science or engineering subject, including some formal training in radiation protection. The individual shall have at least five years of experience in applied radiation protection. (A master's degree may be considered equivalent to one year of professional experience, and a doctor's degree may be considered equivalent to two years of experience where course work related to radiation protection is involved). At least three years of experience shall be in applied radiation protection work in a nuclear facility dealing with radiological problems similar to those encountered in nuclear power stations, preferably in an actual nuclear power station."3 While ONS TS 5.3.1 currently requires the RPM to meet the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS-3.1-1978, MNS and CNS TS 5.3.1 requires the-RPM to meet Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.8, September 1975. One of the requirements in RG 1.,8, September 1975, paragraph two states:

"The RPM should have a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in a science or engineering subject, including some formal training in radiation protection. The RPM should have.at least five years of professional experience in applied.

radiation protection... At least three years of this professional experience should be in applied radiation protection work in a nuclear facility dealing with.

radiological.problems similar to those encountered in nuclear power stations, preferably in an actual nuclear power station."*

- " Extracted from American National Standard ANSI/ANS-3.1-i 978 with permission-of the publiSher, the-

American Nuclear Society"

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ENCLOSURE 3.2.2. Proposed Requirements ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993 Section 4.3.3 Radiation Protection qualification allows an alternative for the RPM that states in part:

"Education: Baccalaureate in science, health physics, or engineering.

Related experience 4 yr.

which shall include Nuclear Power Plant 3 yr.

Supervisory or Management 1 yr On-site 0.50 yr Special Requirements:

(1) Management and supervisory skills in accordance with those specified in 6.3.

(2) During the years of nuclear power plant experience, the individual shall have participated in supervision or management activities at an operating nuclear power plant during the following periods:

(a) 1 month of routine refueling outage, and (b) 2 months of operation above 20% power."4 The RG 1.8 Revision 3, May 2000, Section 2.7 also states:

"For the radiation protection manager, the three years of nuclear power plant experience should be at a level requiring policy planning and decision making related to the programmatic aspects of the radiation protection program as a whole."

Section 4.3, Middle Manager Level further states in part:

"An individual may be accepted for a specific position even if the person does not meet the requirements for that position if the individual is provided a staff of individual(s) whose qualifications meet the selected middle manager qualification."'

Note: At ONS, MNS and CNS, RPM is considered a middle manager. The RPM provides the intermediate management level(s) between the first line supervisor level and the manager level functions.

The proposed change in this license amendment from ANSI/UANS 3.1-1978 for ONS and from RG 1.8, September 1975, for MNS and CNS will require the qualification requirements for RPM to meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, dated May 2000.

This proposed change represents an update to current guidance. This update for RPM qualifications will provide ONS,. MNS, and CNS the needed flexibility to appoint RPM "Extracted from American National Standard ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993 with permission of the publisher, the American Nuclear Society" "Extracted from American National Standard ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993 with permission of the publisher, the American Nuclear.Society" Page6 of 10

ENCLOSURE from a larger candidate pool. The current qualification requirements restrict the pool of personnel capable~of performing the RPM functions. Updating the qualification requirements to meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 endorsed by RG 1.8, Revision 3 will expand the pool of potential candidates. The proposed change will also revise the current ONS, MNS, and CNS TS 5.3.1 qualification requirements for RPM to be consistent among all three stations.

4.

REGULATORY EVALUATION 4.1.

Applicable Regulatory Requirements/Criteria The NRC regulatory requirements that are related to the content of the Technical Specifications (TSs) are contained in Title- 0 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Part 50, Section 50.36. Section 50.36 requires that the TSs include items in the following specific categories: (1) safety limits, limiting safety system settings, and limiting control settings (50.36(c)(1)); (2) limiting conditions for operations (50.36(c)(2));

(3) surveillance requirements (50.36(c)(3); (4) design features (50.36(c)(4); and (5) administrative controls (50.36(c)(5)).

RG 1.8, Rev 3, "Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants," dated May 2000, contains guidance that is acceptable to the NRC staff regarding qualifications and training for nuclear power plant personnel. This RG endorses ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants," with certain clarifications, additions, and exceptions.

4.2.

Precedent The NRC has previously approved similar requests to revise TS 5.3.1, "Unit Staff Qualifications" to update the qualification standard to more recent requirements contained in RG 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000 and ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993. The precedents include:.

a) NRC letter dated September 4, 2002 (ML022200571) approved Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station (CPSES), Units 1 and 2 request to revise TS 5.3.1 to require

- licensed Reactor Operators (ROs) and licensed Senior Reactor Operators (SROs) to meet or exceed the minimum qualifications in RG 1.8, Revision 3, and. that all other members of the staff meet or exceed minimum qualifications in RG 1.8, Revision 2, 1987.

b)' NRC letter dated December 15, 2005 (ML0532000540) approved Cooper Nuclear Station request to revise.TS 5.3, to update the qualification, standard for the shift.

manager, senior operator, licensed operator, and shift technical engineer from RG 1.8, "Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants," Revision 2, April 1987, to RG 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000.

4.3.

.Significant Hazards Consideration Duke Energyhas evaluated whether or not a significant hazards consideration is

- in*olved with the proposed amendments by focusing on -theethree standards set°forth in Page 7 of 10

ENCLOSURE 10 CFR 50.92, "Issuance of Amendment, " as discussed below:

(1)

Does the proposed amendment involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated?

Response: No The proposed change to TS 5.3.1 is an administrative change to update the minimum qualification requirements for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager to meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, dated May 2000. This update for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager qualifications will also provide Oconee, McGuire, and Catawba the needed flexibility to appoint Station Managers and Radiation Protection Managers from a larger candidate pool. The current qualification requirements restrict the pool of personnel capable of performing the Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager functions. This change will also revise the current Oconee, McGuire, and Catawba TS 5.3.1 qualification requirements for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager to be consistent among all three stations.

The proposed change does not impact the physical configuration or function of plant structures, systems, or components or the manner in which structures, systems, or components are operated, maintained, modified, tested, or inspected. Updating the minimum qualification requirements for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager is not an initiator of any accident previously evaluated. Updating the minimum qualification requirements for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager is not an assumption in the consequence mitigation of any accident previously evaluated.

Therefore, it is concluded that this change does not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated.

(2)

Does the proposed amendment create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?

Response: No The proposed change to TS 5.3.1 is an administrative change to update the minimum qualification requirements for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager to meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by RG 1.8, Revision 3, dated May 2000. This represents an update to current guidance. This update for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager qualifications will also provideOconee, McGuire, and Catawba the needed flexibility to appoint Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager from a larger candidate pool. The-current qualification requirements restrict the pool of personnel capable of performing the Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager functions. This change will also revise the current Oconee, McGuire and Catawba TS 5.3.1 qualification requirements for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager to be consistent among all three stations..

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ENCLOSURE The proposed change does not impact the physical configuration or function of plant structures, systems, or components or the manner in which structures, systems, or components are operated, maintained, modified, tested, or inspected. In addition, there is no change in the types or increases in the amounts of effluents that may be released offsite, and there is no increase in individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure.

As the proposed change is administrative in nature, operation of the facility in accordance with the proposed amendment does not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated.

(3)

Does the proposed amendment involve a significant reduction* in a margin of safety?

Response: No The proposed change to TS 5.3.1 is an administrative change to update the minimum qualification requirements for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager to meet or exceed ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by RG 1.8, Revision 3, day May 2000.

This update for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager qualifications will, also provide Oconee,. McGuire, and Catawba the needed flexibility to appoint Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager from a larger candidate pool. The current qualification requirements restrict the pool of personnel capable of performing the Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager functions. This change will also revise the current ONS, MNS, and CNS TS 5.3.1 qualification requirements for Station Manager and Radiation Protection Manager to be consistent among all three stations.

The proposed change does not impact the physical configuration or function of plant structures, systems, or components or the manner in which structures, systems, or components are operated, maintained, modified, tested, or inspected. The proposed change does not alter the manner in which safety. limits, limiting safety system settings or limiting conditions for operation are determined. The safety analysis acceptance criteria are not affected by this change. The proposed change will not result in plant operation in a configuration outside the design basis. The proposed change does not adversely affect systems that respond to safely shutdown the plant and to maintain the plant in a safe shutdown condition.' The proposed change is administrative in nature; thus operation of the facility in accordance with the proposed amendment does not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.

4.4.

Conclusions In conclusion, based on the considerations discussed above, (1) there is reasonable assurance that the healt.hand safety of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed manner,;(2) such activities will be conducted in compliance with the.

commission's regulations, and (3) the issuance of the amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety-of the public.

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ENCLOSURE

5.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Duke Energy has reviewed the proposed change and has determined that the proposed change does not involve a significant hazards consideration, a significant change in the types of or significant increase in the amount of any effluents that may be released offsite, or a significant increase in the individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure. Therefore, the proposed change meets the eligibility criteria for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9).

Pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b), an environmental assessment of the proposed change is not required.

6.

REFERENCES

1. Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, "Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants," May 2000.
2. ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants."
3. ANSI/ANS-3.1-1978, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nu6lear Power Plants."
4. ANSI N18.1-1971, "Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel."
5. Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 1, "Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants," September, 1975.

Page 10 of 10 Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 Technical Specification Marked Up Pages

Unit Staff Qualifications 5.3 5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 5.3 Station Staff Qualifications 5.3.1 Each member of the station staff shall meet or exc ed the minimum qualifications described in Section 4 of ANSI/ANS-.1-1978, "Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel" except for the Ope..tio""

Suporintendcnt and the Shift O)Eoratians Manacler.

The Operations Superintendent shall have a minimum of eight years of responsible nuclear or fossil station experience, of which a minimum of three years shall be nuclear station experience. A maximum of two years of the remaining five years of experience may be fulfilled by academic training, or related technical training, on a one-for-one time basis.

2The Shift Operations Manager shall have a minimum of eight years of responsible nuclear or fossil station experience, of which a minimum of three years shall be nuclear station experience. A maximum of two years of the remaining five years of experience may be fulfilled by academic training, or related technical training on a one-for-one time basis.

INSERT

3. The Station Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000.
4. The Radiation Protection Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3. Mav 2000.

Note By letter dated April 26, 2010, Duke Energy submitted a License Amendment Request (LAR) to revise TS Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.7 conceming Administrative Controls.

Both of these LARs on "Unit Staff Qualifications" affect page 5.0-5 (ONS) and pages 5.3-1 (MNS & CNS). Depending on which amendment is approved.first, coordination of the retyped page is necessary.

OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 5.0-5 Amendment Nos. 300, 300, & 300 McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2 Technical Specification Marked Up Pages

Unit Staff Qualifications 5.3 5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 5.3 Unit Staff QualificationsI.

5.3.1 Each member of the unit staff shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI-N18.1-1971 for comparable positions, except the Radiation PFotection Manager, who shall meot r axced tGe qualificationes of Regulato Guide 1.8, SgeptembeFr 1975.

INSERT

1. The Station Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000.
2. The Radiation Protection Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000.

Note By letter dated April 26, 2010, Duke Energy submitted a License Amendment Request (LAR) to revise TS Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.7 concerning Administrative Controls.

Both of these LARs on "Unit Staff Qualifications" affect page 5.0-5 (ONS) and pages 5.3-1 (MNS & CNS). Depending on which amendment is approved first, coordination of the retyped page is necessary.

McGuire Units 1 and 2 5.3-1 Amendment Nos. 24~-/-1-94 McGuire Units 1 and 2 5.3-1 Amendr-hent Nos. -212 -1194 Catawba Nuclear Station, Units land 2 Technical Specification Marked Up Pages

Unit Staff Qualifications 5.3 5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 5.3 Unit Staff Qualifications 5.3.1 Each member of the unit staff shall meet or excee the minimum qualifications of ANSI-N 18.1-1971 for comparable positions, except the Radiation Protection ManageR, who shall moot or exceed the qualificatfion of RegulateT' Guido 1.8, Septebe 15.

INSERT

1. The Station Manager shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000.
2. The Radiation Protection Manage r shall meet or exceed the minimum qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993 as endorsed by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 3, May 2000.

Note By letter dated April 26, 2010, Duke Energy submitted a License Amendment Request (LAR) to revise TS Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.7 concerning Administrative Controls. Both of these LARs on "Unit Staff Qualifications" affect page 5.0-5 (ONS) and pages 5.3-1 (MNS & CNS). Depending on which amendment is approved first, coordination of the retyped page is necessary.

. Catawba Units 1 and 2 5.3-1 w Ui 1 m,,,m,,t Nb.

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