ML120230009
| ML120230009 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 01/06/2012 |
| From: | Todd Fish Entergy Nuclear Operations, Operations Branch I |
| To: | Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| JACKSON D RGN-I/DRS/OB/610-337-5306 | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML112730061 | List: |
| References | |
| TAC U01865 | |
| Download: ML120230009 (8) | |
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ES*201 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES*201*1 Facility:
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Task Description (Reference)
Examiner's Initials
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- 1. Examination administration date confirmed (C.1.a; C.2.a and b)
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NRC examiners and facility contact aSSigned (C.1.d; C.2.e) 1f
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Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements (C.2.c)
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Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.d)
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[5. Reference material due (C.1.e; C.3.c; Attachment 2)]
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Integrated examination outline(s) due, including Forms ES-201-2, ES-201-3, ES-301-1, ES-301-2, ES-301-5, ES-O-1's. ES-401-1/2, ES-401-3. and ES-401-4, as applicable (C.1.e and f; C.3.d)
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(7. Examination outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility licensee (C.2.h; C.3.e)}
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Proppsed examinations (including written, walk-through JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable), supporting documentation (including Forms ES-301-3. ES-301-4, ES-301-5, ES-301-6, and ES-401-6, and any Form ES-201-3 updates), and reference materials due (C.1.e, f, g and h; C.3.d)
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Preliminary license applications (NRC Form 398's) due (C.1.1; C.2.g; ES-202)
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- 11. Examination approved by NRC supervisor for facility licensee review (C.2.h; C.3.f)
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- 12. Examinations reviewed with facility licensee (C.1.j; C.2.f and h; C.3.g)
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- 13. Written examinations aQd op£!,fr;g test& approved by NRC supervisor (C.2.i; C.3.h) 1f"'
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- 14. Final applications reviewe~r 2 (if>1 0) applications audited to confirm qualifications f eligibility; a xamination approval and waiver letters sent (C.2.i; Attachment 4; ES-202, C.2.e; ES-204)
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- 15. Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee (C.3.k) 1~
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.. 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 24 of 27
ES*201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility:
Date of Examination: 'j..
II Item Task Description
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- a. Verify that the outIine(s) files) the appropriate model, in accordance with ES-401.
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- 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.
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- c. Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics.
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- d. Assess whether the justllicationa for deselected or rejected KIA statements are appropriate.
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- a. Using Form ES-301-5, verify that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions. instrument and component failures, technicat specifications.
S and major transients.
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- b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to testthe projeCted number and mix ofapplicants in accordance with the expected crew COIl'IflO$ition and rotation schedule U
without compromising exam integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be tested using L
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 napeated 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 Appendix D.
- 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 repeIition from the lastMo 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 11new or modiIied tasks meeIs or exceeds !he minmums specified on !he fbIm (5) the number of alternate path, Iow-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 as specified on tile form (2) at least one task is new or signfficantly modified (3) no more than one task is repeated from the last two NRC licensing examinations
- c. Determine ifthere are enough different outlines 10 test the projected number and mix of applicents and ensure that no items are duplicated on subsequent days.
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- 8. Assess whether plant-specllic priorities (including PM and IPE insights) are covered in the appropriate exam sections.
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- b. Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41/43 and 55.45 sampling is appropriate.
N C. Ensure that KIA importance ratings (except for plant-specllic priorities) are at least 2.5.
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- d. Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections.
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- s. Check the entire exam for balance of coverage.
B. Author
- b. Facility Reviewer (*)
- c. NRC Chief Examiner (')
- d. NRC Supervisor Note:
it Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column 'c"; chief examiner concurrence required.
- Not applicable for NRC-pr ared examination outlines
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ES*201 Examination Security Agreement t9nn f~-£Q-!-~
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Pre-Examination
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I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the weekes) of 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. 1understand that Iam 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.
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POlt-Examination." "'G.~111\\..;lbtl -5.((0 R'\\?'t".4\\~6 To the best of my knowled~e i did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) of
~ From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not I
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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ES-201 ExalllinOltion Security Agreement Form ES*201-3
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Pre-Examination I acknowledge thai I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinallons scheduled for the week(s) of -;;toll"~~of the dale 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 tne NRC chief examiner. I understand thai I am not to instruct, evaluate, or prO\\lide 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 tne 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 measwres and requirements (as documented in the facility licensee's procedures) and understand that violabon 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 compromisea.
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Post-Examination To the best ot my knowledge, I did not di\\lulge to any..mauthonzed persons any information concerning the NRC licenSing examinations aamimstered during the weekes) of
. From the date that I entered into this secunty agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants who were aoministered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC.
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- 3. __________________________________________________
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NOTES ES-201, Page 27 of 28
ES-201 Examination Security Agreement Form eS~201-3
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Pre-Examination P; ),"!'f*tl"Yf ~OI f
~ Il~ ~eDilltfe' I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the weekes) of 10 h i)lI 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 1he 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 ofthe 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.
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Postsl'Qlin.tlon 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 /a 11If Ii,. 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 I RESPONSIBILITY S.IGNA~. DATE
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ES..201 Examination Stitc:yrlty Agreement Form ES*201*3
- 1.
Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations Scheduled for the week(s) of ::zotl.uz.~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.
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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
. From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the compietion 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 I RESPONSIBILITY...,..z::>", ~GNATURE (1)
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ES-201, Page 27 of 28
ES-401 Written ExaminatIon Quality Checklist Fonn ES-401*6 Facility; Date of Exam:
Initial
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Question duplication from the license screening/audit 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
~ the examinations were developed Independently; or
_ the licensee certifies that there Is no duplication; or
_ other (explain)
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Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent Bank Modified from the bank, at least 10 percent new, and the rest new or enter the actual RO I SRO-only
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Belween 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO Memory CIA exam are written at the comprehension! analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent If the randomly selected ~AS support the levels: enter tvA-' 3
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Referenceslhandouts provided do not give away answers
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Question content conforms with specific KIA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the tier to which they afe assigned; B.
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The exam contains the requlred number of one-point. multiple choice Items; I
Printed Name I Signature
- a. Author J
- b. Facility Reviewer (.)
- c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
- d. NRC Regional Supervisor Note:
- The reviewer's initials/signature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.
NRC reviewer Initial in Column "coo. chief examiner concurrence uired.
ES-403 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist Date of Exam: \\a-;., - \\\\
Exam Level: ROi SRO Initials Item Descri tion a
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Answer key changes and question deletions justified
",/A and documented
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Applicants' scores checked for addition errors pvk reviewers s ot check> 25% of examinations
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Grading for all borderline cases (80 +/-2% overall and 70 or 80, as a licable, +/-4% on the SRO-onl reviewed in detail
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All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grade§..
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Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity e>Wt
--Cy of uestions missed b half or more of the a licants Date
- a. Grader 1.1.1~llr'
- b. Facility Reviewer(*)
- c. NRC Chief Examiner (*)
- d. NRC Supervisor (*)
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The facility reviewer's signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC; two inde endent NRC reviews are re uired.
ES-403, Page 6 of 6