ML12250A009

2012 Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant Initial License Examination Outline Submittal

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Issue date:	07/23/2012
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2012 D. C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT INITIAL LICENSE EXAMINATION OUTLINE SUBMITTAL

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MICHIGAN Indiana Michigan Power flOWER" One Cook Place Bridgman, MI 49106 Aunit ofAmerican Electric Power IndianaMichiganPoweLcom April 23, 2012 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Mr. Carl J. Moore Region III Examiner 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210 Lisle, Illinois 60532-4352 Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 2012 NRC EXAMINATION OUTLINE SUBMITTAL Enclosed you will find a copy of the Initial License Examination Outline for the planned July/August 2012 Examination at Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant (CNP). Also enclosed is the proposed examination schedule, based on 3 Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) (I), 3 SRO (U), and 8 Reactor Operator (RO) candidates. The examination is being prepared in accordance with NUREG 1021, Revision 9, Supplement 1.

The following items are enclosed in the sealed envelope:

1) ES-201-2 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form

2) ES-201-3 Examination Security Agreement Form

3) ES-301-1 Administrative Topics (JPM) Outline Form (SRO)

4) ES-301-1 Administrative Topics (JPM) Outline Form (RO)

5) ES-301-2 Control Roomlln-Plant Systems (JPM) Outline Form (SRO-I) 6} ES-301-2 Control Roomlln-Plant Systems (JPM) Outline Form (SRO-U)

7) ES-301-2 Control Roomlln-Plant Systems (JPM) Outline Form (RO)

8) ES-D-1 NRC2012-01 Scenario Outline Form

9) ES-D-1 NRC2012-02 Scenario Outline Form

10) ES-D-1 NRC2012-03 Scenario Outline Form

11) ES-D-1 NRC2012-04 Scenario Outline Form

12) ES-301-4 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form

13) ES-301-5 Transient and Event Checklist Form - Crew 1

14) ES-301-5 Transient and Event Checklist Form - Crew 2

15) ES-301-5 Transient and Event Checklist Form - Crew 3

16) ES-301-5 Transient and Event Checklist Form - Crew 4

17) ES-301-5 Transient and Event Checklist Form - Crew 5

18) ES-301-6 Competencies Checklist Form - Crew 1

19) ES-301-6 Competencies Checklist Form - Crew 2

20) ES-301-6 Competencies Checklist Form - Crew 3

21) ES-301-6 Competencies Checklist Form - Crew 4

22) ES-301-6 Competencies Checklist Form - Crew 5

23) ES-401-2 PWR Examination (Written) Outline Form (SRO)

24) ES-401-3 Generic Knowledge and Abilities (Written) Outline Form (SRO)

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25) ES-401-2 PWR Examination (Written) Outline Form (RO) 26} ES-401-3 Generic Knowledge and Abilities (Written) Outline Form (RO)

27) ES-401-4 Record of Rejected KlAs Form (RO/SRO)

28) Written Exam Sample Methodology

29) Probabilistic Risk Assessment Input

30) Draft CNP 20121LT Exam Schedule A hard copy of all the examination materials is provided for your review. An electronic copy of documents without initials or signatures or other handwritten notations for the Public Document Room (ADAMS) has also been provided.

None of these materials are to go to the Public Document Room (ADAMS) until after the examination has been completed.

If you have any questions, please contact Ted Werk or Steve Pettinger at (269) 465-5901, extension 3738, or myself at (269) 466-3407.

Z:c~d Brian E. Evans Operations Training Manager TCW/jen/kmh Enclosures

ES*201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES*201*2 Facility:

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1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model, in accordance with E5-401. ..j.;J K3, ~

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R b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with I Section D.1 of ES-401 and whether a/l 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 justifications for deselected or rejected KIA statements are appropriate.

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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 and major transients. oJ:) K5 'tIw-I 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 ql.c A at least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated J::> K!3 T from the applicants' audit test(s)J and that scenarios will not be re~eated on subsequent days.

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'(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 I

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~) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form

3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit testes) t!JN..

..{4) the number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specified on the form

...-(5) the number of altemate path, low-power, emergency, and RCA tasks meet the criteria on the form. J::> KO

b. Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1:

1(1) the tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form

"(2) at least one task is new or significantly modified

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c. Determine if there are enough different outlines to test the projected number and mix of applicants and ensure that no items are duplicated on subsequent days. .Jw /(J3 ~

4. a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered .p in the appropriate exam sections. "'6 ~

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b. Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41/43 and 55.45 sampling is appropriate. ~ ".~ ~

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d. Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections. Jw N~ ~

A e. Check the entire exam for balance of coverage. .;w i~ q..

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f. Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO). .Jw ~ ~

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b. Facility Reviewer (*)

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) Z t.

d. NRC Supervisor ~l/.lZ Note:

.# Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column 'c"; chief examiner concurrence required.

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