ML12201B505
| ML12201B505 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 07/17/2012 |
| From: | Mark Franke Division of Reactor Safety III |
| To: | Lynch T Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| References | |
| 50-348/12-301, 50-364/12-301 | |
| Download: ML12201B505 (12) | |
See also: IR 05000362/2012301
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UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257
July 17, 2012
Mr. T. A. Lynch
Vice President
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant
P.O. Drawer 470, BIN B500
Ashford, AL 36312
SUBJECT: JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC OPERATOR LICENSE
EXAMINATION REPORT (05000348/2012301 AND 05000364/2012301)
Dear Mr. Lynch:
During the period June 18 - 22, 2012, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered
operating tests to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant. At the conclusion of the tests, the examiners discussed
preliminary findings related to the operating tests and the written examination submittal with
those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report. The written examination was
administered by your staff on June 28, 2012.
Three Reactor Operator (RO) and six Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants passed both
the operating test and written examination. One RO applicant failed the written examination.
There were no post-examination comments. A Simulator Fidelity Report is included in this
report as Enclosure 2.
The initial examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed
examination. All examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and your staff were
made according to NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power
Reactors, Revision 9, Supplement 1.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its
enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document
Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document
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system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-
rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).If you have any questions concerning this
letter, please contact me at (404) 997- 4436
Sincerely,
/RA/
Mark E. Franke, Chief
Operations Branch 2
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos: 50-348 and 50-364
Enclosures
1. Report Details
2. Simulator Fidelity Report
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Letter to T. A. Lynch from Mark E. Franke dated July 17, 2012.
SUBJECT: JOSEPH M. FARLEY NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC OPERATOR LICENSE
EXAMINATION REPORT (05000348/2012301 AND 05000364/2012301)
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
Docket No.: 05000348, 05000364
Report No.: 05000348/2012301 AND 05000364/2012301
Licensee: Southern Nuclear Company (SNC), LLC
Facility: Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant
Location: Ashford, AL
Dates: Operating Test - June 18 - 22, 2012
Written Examination - June 28, 2012
Examiners: Bruno Caballero, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Engineer
Dan Bacon, Operations Engineer
Sean Currie, Reactor Engineer
Approved by: Mark E. Franke, Chief
Operations Branch 2
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure 1
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000348/2012301 and 05000364/2012301; June 18 - 22, 2012, & June 28, 2012,
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant; Units 1 and 2 Operator License Examinations.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) examiners conducted an initial examination in
accordance with the guidelines in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator
Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." This examination implemented the
operator licensing requirements identified in 10 CFR §55.41, §55.43, and §55.45, as applicable.
Members of the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant staff developed both the operating tests and
the written examination.
The NRC administered the operating tests during the period June 18 - 22, 2012. Members of
the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant training staff administered the written examination on June
28, 2012. Three Reactor Operator (RO) and six Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants
passed both the operating test and written examination. Eight applicants were issued licenses
commensurate with the level of examination administered.
There were no post-examination comments.
No findings were identified.
Enclosure 1
REPORT DETAILS
4. OTHER ACTIVITIES
a. Inspection Scope
Members of the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant staff developed both the operating tests
and the written examination. All examination material was developed in accordance
with the guidelines contained in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator
Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." The NRC examination team
reviewed the proposed examination. Examination changes agreed upon between the
NRC and the licensee were made per NUREG-1021 and incorporated into the final
version of the examination materials.
The NRC reviewed the licensees examination security measures while preparing and
administering the examinations in order to ensure compliance with 10 CFR §55.49,
Integrity of examinations and tests.
The NRC examiners evaluated four Reactor Operator (RO) and six Senior Reactor
Operator (SRO) applicants using the guidelines contained in NUREG-1021. The
examiners administered the operating tests during the period June 18 - 22, 2012.
Members of the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant training staff administered the written
examination on June 28, 2012. Evaluations of applicants and reviews of associated
documentation were performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licenses
to operate the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, met the requirements specified in 10
CFR Part 55, Operators Licenses.
b. Findings
No findings were identified. The NRC determined, using NUREG-1021, that the
licensees initial examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for
a proposed examination.
Three RO applicants and six SRO applicants passed both the operating test and written
examination. One RO applicant passed the operating test but did not pass the written
examination. Three RO applicants and five SRO applicants were issued licenses.
One SRO applicant passed the operating test, but passed the written examination with
overall score between 80% and 82%. This applicant was issued a letter stating that
he/she passed the examination and issuance of their license has been delayed pending
any written examination appeals that may impact the licensing decision for their
application.
Copies of all individual examination reports were sent to the facility Training Manager for
evaluation of weaknesses and determination of appropriate remedial training.
The licensee did not submit any post-examination comments. A copy of the final written
examination and answer key, with all changes incorporated, may be accessed not
Enclosure 1
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earlier than June 26, 2014, in the ADAMS system (ADAMS Accession Number(s)
ML12191A180 and ML12191A177).
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
Exit Meeting Summary
On June 22, 2012, the NRC Chief Examiner discussed the operating test with Mr. Tom
Lynch, Site Vice President, and members of the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant staff.
The examiners asked the licensee if any of the examination material was proprietary.
No proprietary information was identified.
Enclosure 1
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
Tom Lynch, Site Vice President
Cheryl Gayheart, Plant Manager
Bill Oldfield, Lead Engineer Licensing
Lisa Hogg, Nuclear Technical Specialist
Donna Christensen, Training Manager
David Reed, Operations Support Superintendent
Richard Gayheart, Fleet Training
Barbara Taylor, Performance Improvement Supervisor
Thomas Campbell, Nuclear Oversight Assessor
Brian Reed, Nuclear Operations Plant Lead Instructor
Gary Ohmstede, Operations Training Supervisor
NRC personnel
Jeff Sowa, Resident Inspector
Ed Crowe, Senior Resident Inspector
Enclosure 1
SIMULATOR FIDELITY REPORT
Facility Licensee: Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant
Facility Docket Nos.: 05000348, 05000364
Operating Test Administered: June 18 - 22, 2012
This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit
or inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with Inspection
Procedure 71111.11 are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee
action is required in response to these observations.
No simulator fidelity or configuration issues were identified.
Enclosure 2