ML12342A273

2012 Palisades Nuclear Plant Initial License Examination Outline Submittal

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{{#Wiki_filter:2012 PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT INITIAL LICENSE EXAMINATION OUTLINE SUBMITTAL

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. Palisades Nuclear Plant 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway w===-Entergy Covert, MI 49043 Otto W. Gustafson Licensing Manager PNP 2012-062 June 28, 2012 NUREG-1021 Mr. R. Keith Walton U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region III 2443 Warrenville Road Suite 210 Lisle, IL 60532-4352

Subject:

Initial License Examination Outline Palisades Nuclear Plant Docket 50-255 License No. DPR-20

Dear Sir:

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. is submitting the initial license examination outline, for the Palisades Nuclear Plant, in accordance with NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. The initial license examination is scheduled for October 1 through October 12,2012. The following materials are enclosed: One Form ES-201-2, Examination Outline Quality Checklist One Form ES-201-3, Examination Security Agreement One Form ES-301-1, Administrative Topics Outline (SRO) One Form ES-301-1, Administrative Topics Outline (RO) One Form ES-301-2, Control Room/In-Plant Systems Outline (SRO-I) One Form ES-301-2, Control Room/In-Plant Systems Outline (SRO-U) One Form ES-301-2, Control Room/In-Plant Systems Outline (RO) Two Forms ES-D-1, Scenario Outline, one for each projected scenario

PNP 2012-062 Mr. R. Keith Walton Page 2 Two Forms ES-301-5, Transient and Event Checklist One Form ES-401-2, PWR Examination Outline (RO/SRO) One Form ES-401-3, Generic Knowledge and Abilities Outline (RO/SRO) One Form ES-401-4, Record of Rejected KlAs (RO/SRO exams) KIA Selection Methodology and Suppression Report Proposed Operating Test Schedule Pursuant to NUREG-1021, these materials shall be withheld from public disclosure until after the examinations are complete. Please contact Jeffrey Iliff at (269) 764-2974 if you have any questions regarding this submittal. This letter contains no new commitments and no revisions to existing commitments. OWGIbed

Attachment:

Palisades Nuclear Plant Initial Licensed Operator Examination Outline CC Administrator, Region III, USNRC (w/o attachment) Project Manager, Palisades, USNRC (w/o attachment) Resident Inspector, Palisades, USNRC (w/o attachment) Document Control Desk, USNRC (w/o attachment)

WITHHOLD ENCLOSURE FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE NUREG-1021, REVISION 9, SUPPLEMENT 1 ATIACHMENT PALISADES NUCLEAR PLANT INrnAL LICENSED OPERATOR EXAMINATION OUTLINE

ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility: Palisades Date of Examination: October 2012 Item Task Description Initials a bO C#

1.

W R I T T E N

a.

Verify that the outline(s) flt(s) the appropriate model, In accordance with ES-401. Y/ ~ !-~

b.

Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with Section. D.1 of ES-401 and whether all KIA categories are appropriately sampled. ,f

c.

Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics. f -(fP h11 ~

d.

Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected KIA statements are appropriate. .j kf"'" ~

2.

S I M U L A T 0 R

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, and major transients. .,f f-tfl~ ~

b.

Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and mix of applicants in accordance with the expected creIJV composition and rotation schedule without compromising exam integrity. and ensure that each applicant can be tested using at least one neIJV or Significantly modified scenario. that no scenarios are duplicated from the applicants' audit testes). and scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days. I ~t\\- ~~

c.

To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative and quarltitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D. I hf\\t @k\\O

3.

W I T

a.

Verify that the systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2: (1 ) the outUne(s) contain(s) the required number of control room and in-plant tasks distributed among the safety functions as specified on the form (2) 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 test( s) (4) the number of neIJV 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 <I ..-rW0/-0;

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 the form (2) at least one task is neIJV or significantly modified C31 no more than one task is repeated from the last two NRC licensing examinations ~ I --{fV ~

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. c:( kfi ~~

4.

G E N E R A L

a.

Assess whether plant-speciflC priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered in the appropriate exam section. -4 ~\\\\- ~

b.

Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41/43 and 55.45 sampling is appropriate. ., 11f\\} ~\\})

c.

Ensure that KIA importance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5. -;f.,.,.\\\\' ~~

d.

Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections.

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e.

Check the entire exam for balance of coverage. ~ <T Y ~'W

f.

Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO). k (fY ~ ~ ~7/Signature t~~f-ll...

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b. Facility RevielJVer (0)

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1. Independent NRC Reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner cOl'lCurrence required

• Not applicable for NRC-prepared examinations ES-201, Page 26 of 28}}