ML13319A893
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| Site: | Fermi  |
| Issue date: | 09/09/2013 |
| From: | Moore C NRC/RGN-III/DRS/OLB |
| To: | Detroit Edison, Co |
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2013 FERMI POWER PLANT INITIAL LICENSE EXAMINATION PROPOSED EXAM FILES
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10 CFR 55.40 July 25, 2013 NRC-13-0041 Mr. Hironori Peterson Chief, Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Region III U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 210 Lisle, Illinois 60532-4352
References:
- 1) Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 NRC License No. NPF-43
- 2) NRC letter dated March 11, 2013, "Fermi Power Plant Confirmation of Initial License Examination"
Subject:
Fermi 2 Initial License Operator Examination Enclosed please find the following examination material in preparation for the Fermi 2 Initial License Operator Examination scheduled to occur during the week of September 9, 2013:
- Modified Examination Outlines (modified during the examination development process)
- Seventy-five (75) written examination items for the Reactor Operator examination
- Twenty-five (25) written examination items for the Senior Reactor Operator examination
- Eleven (11) Plant Systems related Job Performance Measures
- Eight (8) Administrative topic Job Performance Measures
- Two (2) Simulator Scenarios
- Supporting Reference Material
- Quality Verification Checklists from NUREG 1021, Revision 9.
RECEIVED JUL 2 6 2013
US NRC NRC-13-0041 Page 2 The examination material was developed using the appropriate guidance contained in NUREG 1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors,"
Revision 9, Supplement 1. The examination material shall be withheld from public disclosure until after the examinations are complete.
We look forward to working with you and your examination team during the examination development and administration process. If you have any questions or comments regarding the contents of the items listed above, please contact Mr. David G. Coseo, General Supervisor, Operations Training, at (734) 586-4055.
Sincerely, Zackary W. Rad Enclosures cc: [w/o Enclosures]
NRC Project Manager Reactor Projects Chief, Branch 5, Region III NRC Resident Office Document Control Desk Washington D C
US NRC NRC-13-0041 Page 3 bee: [w/o Enclosures]
J. T. Conner J. W. Davis J. K. Ford J. H. Plona Z. W. Rad K. C. Scott G. A. Strobel Electronic Licensing Library (ELL) (200 TAC) [w/o Enclosures]
Information Management (140 NOC) [w/o Enclosures]
NSRG Administrator (210 NOC) [w/o Enclosures]
NRR Chron File [w/o Enclosures]
D. G. Coseo [w/o Enclosures]
C. Aldridge-Nunn [w/o Enclosures]
ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 f'acili Fermi 2 Date of Examination: 09/09/13
- 1. General Criteria a.
- b. There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered durin this examination.
c.
- d. Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acce table limits.
- e. It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent a licants at the desi nated license level.
- 2. Walk-Throu h Criteria
- a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:
initial conditions initiating cues references and tools, including associated procedures reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time-critical by the facility licensee operationally important specific performance criteria that include:
detailed expected actions with exact criteria and nomenclature system response and other examiner cues statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant criteria for successful completion ofthe task identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards restrictions on the se uence of ste s, if a licable
- b. Ensure that any changes from the previously approved systems and administrative walk-through outlines (Forms ES-301-1 and 2) have not caused the test to deviate from any of the acceptance criteria (e.g., item distribution, bank use. repetition from the last 2 NRC examinations) specified on those forms and Form ES-201-2. *
- 3. Simulator Criteria The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-301-4 and a co is attached.
Printed Name I Signature Date
- a. Author ?-IY-il
- b. Facility Reviewer(*) 8\~> ir~
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d.
NOTE:
NRC Supervisor The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.
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- lnde endent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"* chief examiner concurrence re uired.
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ES-301, Page 24 of 27
ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 Date of Examination: Test Number:
Initials
- 1. General Criteria a b*
a.
- b. There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered durin this examination.
c.
- d. Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acce table limits.
- e. It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent a licants at the desi nated license level.
- 2. Walk-Throu h Criteria
- a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:
initial conditions initiating cues references and tools, including associated procedures reasonable and validated time limits {average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time-critical by the facility licensee operationally important specific performance criteria that include:
detailed expected actions with exact criteria and nomenclature system response and other examiner cues statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant criteria for successful completion of the task identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards restrictions on the se uence of ste s, if a licable
- b. Ensure that any changes from the previously approved systems and administrative walk-through outlines {Forms ES-301-1 and 2) have not caused the test to deviate from any of the acceptance criteria {e.g., item distribution, bank use, repetition from the last 2 NRC examinations) specified on those forms and Form ES-201-2.
- 3. Simulator Criteria The associated simulator operating tests {scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-301-4 and a co is attached.
- a. Author
- b. Facility Reviewer{*)
- c. NRC Chief Examiner{#)
- d. NRC Supervisor ACLJ*(LJ.2!2~~L.L:L:..Uf!:.:t;~~t'!:~~~~;;*:?t NOTE: The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.
- lnde endent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence re uired.
ES-301, Page 24 of 27
ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 Facility: Fermi-2 Date of Exam: 919/13 Scenario Numbers: 1 /2/ Operating Test Number: 2013 Initials QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES a b* c#
- 1. The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment and/or instrumentation may be out of
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service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events. I1S ~
- 2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events. rJ13 l?r ~
- 3. Each event description consists of
- the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated 1)/?
- the malfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event
- the symptoms/cues that will be visible to the crew ~
- the expected operator actions (by shift position)
- the event termination point (if applicable)
- 4. No more than one non-mechanistic failure (e.g., pipe break) is incorporated into the scenario without a credible preceding incident such as a seismic event.
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- 5. The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics. pJZ ~ ~
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7.
Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable, and allows the examination team to obtain complete evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives.
If time compression techniques are used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates.
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Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints. 1){5 ~
Cues are given. ~
- 8. The simulator modeling is not altered. 1P Jr VIIJt
- 9. The scenarios have been validated. Pursuant to 10CFR55.46(d), any open simulator performance deficiencies or deviations from the referenced plant have been evaluated to ensure that functional fidelity is maintained while running the planned scenarios. 1P ~ ~
- 10. Every operator will be evaluated using at least one new or significantly modified scenario.
All other scenarios have been altered in accordance with Section 0.5 of ES-301. ~ ~ ~
- 11. All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified using Form ES-301-6 (subrnit the form along with the simulator scenarios). r;P ~- ~
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- 12. Each applicant will be significantly involved in the minimum number of transients and events specified on Form ES-301-5 (submit the form with the simulator scenarios).
- 13. The level of difficulty is appropriate to support licensing decisions for each crew position. lW ~ ~
Target Quantitative Attributes (Per Scenario; See Section D.S.d) Actual Attributes - - -
- 1. Total malfunctions (5-8) 12 I 9 I I~ ~ ~
- 2. Malfunctions after EOP entry (1-2) 3 I 3 I I"it II( ~
- 3. Abnormal events (2-4) 2 I 3 I I~ ~- ~
- 4. Major transients (1-2) 2 I 2 I I~ It ~
- 5. EOPs entered/requiring substantive actions (1-2) 3 I 2 I 11'E & ltQM
- 6. EOP contingencies requiring substantive actions (0-2) 1 I 1I tt:zg_ tr. '(&~
- 7. Critical tasks (2-3) 4 I 3 I rtlP ~ PIA ES-301, Page 25 of 27
ES-301 Competencies Checklist Form ES-301-6 Facility: Fermi-2 Date of Examination: 9/9/2013 Operating Test No.: 2013 APPLICANTS D D
~ B RO RO RO RO SR0-1 SR0-1 I2?J SR0-1 I2?J SR0-1 Competencies SRO-U D SRO-U D SRO-U D SRO-U I2?J SCENARIO SCENARIO SCENARIO SCENARIO 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Interpret/ Diagnose 1,3,6,7, 1,5,6,7, 1,5,6,7, 8,9,10 8 2,4 8 Events and Conditions Comply With and Use 1,5,6,7, 2,4,7, 3,5,6,7, 4,5,6,7, 1,5,6,7, 4,5,6,7, 3,5,6,7, 1,3,6 8 11 8,9 8,10 8 8,10 8,9 Procedures (1)
Operate Control 2,3,5,6, 1,5,6,7, 2,7,8, 1,5,6,7, 7,8,910 8 11 8 Boards (2)
Communicate 2,3,5,6, 1,5,6,7, 2,4,7,8, 1,5,6,7, 1-9 7,fo9. 8 11 1-9 1-10 8 1-10 and Interact Demonstrate 1-9 1-10 1-10 1-9 Supervisory Ability (3)
Comply With and 1,3 3,5 3,5 1,3 Use Tech Specs. (3)
Notes:
(1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.
(2) Optional for an SRO-U.
(3) Only applicable to SROs.
Instructions:
Check the applicant's license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate evefY applicable competency for evefY applicant.
ES-301, Page 27 of 27
ES-301 Competencies Checklist Form ES-301-6 Facility: Fermi-2 Date of Examination: 9/9/2013 Operating Test No.: 2013 APPLICANTS RO ~ RO D RO D RO D Competencies SR0-1 D SR0-1 ~ SR0-1 D SR0-1 D SRO-U D SRO-U D SRO-U ~ SRO-U ~
SCENARIO SCENARIO SCENARIO SCENARIO 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Interpret/ Diagnose 1,3,6,7, 1,5,6,7, 8,9,10 8 2,4 2,3,5,9 Events and Conditions Comply With and Use 1,5,6,7, 2,4,7, 3,5,6,7, 4,5,6,7, 2,3,4,5, 1,3,6 8 11 8,9 8,10 6,9 Procedures (1)
Operate Control 3,5,6,7, 1,5,6,7, 2,7,8, 2,3,4,5, 8,910 8 11 6 Boards (2)
Communicate 1,2,3,5, 2,4,5,7, 2,3,4,5, 6,7,8,9, 1,586,7, 8,11 1-9 1-10 6,9 and Interact 10 Demonstrate 1-9 1-10 Supervisory Ability (3)
Comply With and 1,3 4,6 Use Tech Specs. (3)
Notes:
(1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.
(2) Optional for an SRO-U.
(3) Only applicable to SROs.
Instructions:
Check the applicant's license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.
ES-301, Page 27 of 27
ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Facility: Fermi-2 Date of Exam: 9/9/2013 Exam Level: RO ~ SRO ~
Initial Item Description a b* c*
- 1. Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility.
- 2. a. NRC K/As are referenced for all questions.
- b. Facility learning objectives are referenced as available.
- 4. The sampling process was random and systematic (If more than 4 RO or 2 SRO questions were repeated from the last 2 NRC licensing exam, consult the NRR OL program office).
- 5. 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 2L the licensee certifies that there is no duplication; or
_ other (explain)
- 6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent from the bank, at least 10 percent new, and the rest
- new or modified); enter the actual RO I SRO-only question distribution(s) at right.
- 7. Between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO exam are written at the comprehension /analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent if the randomly selected KAs support the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO I SRO question distribution(s) at right.
- 8. References/handouts provided do not give away answers or aid in the elimination of distractors.
- 9. Question content conforms with specific KIA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the Tier to which they are assigned; deviations are justified
- 10. Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines in ES Appendix B.
- 11. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple choice items; the total is correct and agrees with value on cover sheet Printed Name I Signature Date
- a. Author
- b. Facility Reviewer(*)
- c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
- d. NRC Regional Supervisor Note:
- The facility reviewer's initials/signature are not app cable ~ NRC-developed examinations. ~
- Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence required~
ES-401, Page 29 of 33