ML13029A091

Examination Approval

ML13029A091
Person / Time
Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	01/29/2013
From:	Vincent Gaddy Operations Branch IV
To:	Reddemann M Energy Northwest
Hurley L
References
50-397/13-301 50-397/13-301
Download: ML13029A091 (2)

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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV 1600 EAST LAMAR BLVD ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-4511 January 29, 2013 Mr. Mark E. Reddemann Chief, Executive Officer Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 (Mail Drop 1023)

Richland, WA 99352-0968 SUB~IECT: COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION - NRC INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION APPROVAL 05000397/2013301

Dear Mr. Reddemann:

The purpose of this letter is to confirm the final arrangements for the upcoming operator licensing examinations at Columbia Generating Station.

The NRC has completed its review of the operator license applications submitted in connection with this examination and separately provided a list of approved applicants to Ron Hayden, Senior Training Instructor. Note that any examination waivers and application denials have been addressed in separate correspondence.

The NRC has approved the subject examinations and hereby authorizes you to administer the written examination in accordance with NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1, on February 1,2013. The NRC staff will administer the operating tests during the week of February 4, 2013. This examination has undergone extensive review by my staff and representatives responsible for licensed operator training at your facility. Based on this review, I have concluded that the examination meets the guidelines of NUREG-1021 for content, operational, and discrimination validity. By administering this examination, you also agree that it meets NUREG-1021 guidelines, and is appropriate for measuring the qualifications of licensed operator applicants at your facility. If you determine that this examination is not appropriate for licensing operators at your facility, do not administer the examination and contact me at (817) 200-1159.

Please contact your Chief Examiner, Steve Garchow, at (817) 200-1426, if you have any questions or identify any errors or changes in the license level (RO or SRO) or type of examination (partial or complete written examination andlor operating test) specified for each applicant.

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Vincent Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety

Energy Northwest Docket: 50-397 License: NPF-21

Enclosure:

ES-201-4 cc w/enclosure:

Ron Hayden, Senior Training Instructor Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968, MD-1028 Richland, WA 99352-0968 cc w/o enclosure:

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