ML15049A390

2015-02-PUBLIC Forms

ML15049A390
Person / Time
Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	02/23/2015
From:	Vincent Gaddy Operations Branch IV
To:	Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
laura hurley
References
50-298/15-002
Download: ML15049A390 (3)

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OBDI202 - INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING PROCESS EXAM ASSIGNMENT TICKLER 1 Chief:

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8/25/2014 Written Exam & Op Test Dates Confirmed

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yJo Op Atav 10/20/2014 NRC Examiners & Facility Contact Assigned 10/20/2014 Facility Contact Briefed on Security &Other Req's 10/20/2014 Corporate Notification Letter sent iiH

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ES-201 Att-4 produced by CE 11/24/2014 Reference material due (if NRC authored)

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ES.201AB.3 12/8/2014 Integrated exam outlines due tp£>

12/15/2014 Outlines reviewed by CE; feedback approved by BC ES-201-2 signed by CE & BC 12/15/2014 Feedback on integrated outlines provided to facility 1/5/2015 DRAFT exam / docs / support reference material due

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1/19/2015 Peer review of written exam complete igsllS-TD& Document review on ES-401-9 1/19/2015 Preliminary license applications due N)o W CO NRC Forms 398/396 1/26/2015 Preliminary license applications and waivers reviewed

© 1/26/2015 DRAFT exam reviewed by CE; feedback approved by BC lAsrl IT

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9/14/2009 On-site validation & 10% audit of iicense applications 2/9/2015 Final applications due & List of Applicants prepared Ci)

ES-201-4 prepared by LA 2/16/2015 Final applications approved & waiver letters sent lo C-, vc CD 2/16/2015 Branch Chief approves FINAL exam (Written & Op Test)

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LA produces / BC signs Exam Approval Letter (ES-201 Att-5) 2/16/2015 Proctoring/written exam admin guidelines reviewed w/facility 2/16/2015 Exam material to exam team fOc 1

Administer Operating Test MO ©,p.er<xAn II 3/2/2015 Facility post-exam documentation due PnVe. CD 1 3/2/2015 NRC written exam grading completed ES-403-1 to BC II Examiner's document op test results on ES 303's P/A-AJo 3/9/2015 Chief Examiner review of written exam & op test completed Signed ES 303's to BC jJoo^Vr^

3/16/2015 Branch Chief review of exam results completed ci) 3/23/2015 Waivers/deferrals reviewed for impact on licensing decision 3/23/2015 License/Denial letters mailed; Facility notified of results Kjo-vc 0^

3/23/2015 RPS/IP number of examinees updated yot Vc c*^

print Report-21 4/6/2015 Examination Report Issued

produced by CE 4/13/2015 SUNSI checklist complete and exam docs to ADAMS c^lwii.y SUNSI checklist to LA 4/20/2015 Ref Mafl Returned after Final Resolution of Appeals Replaces NUREG-1021. Revision 9. Supp 1, Forms ES-201-1 and ES-501-1 Vcjo.

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

Cooper Nuclear Station Date of Examination:

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Task Description a.

Verifythat the outline(s) fit(s)the appropriate model, in accordance withES-401.

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

c.

Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics.

d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected K/A statements are appropriate.

Using Form ES-301-5, verifythat the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions, instrument and component failures, technical specifications, and major transients.

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Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and mix of applicants Inaccordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule without compromising exam Integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be tested using at least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.

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To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative and quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described InAppendix D.

a. Verifythat the systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2; (1) the outline(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 fromthe last two NRCexaminationsiswithin the limits specifiedon the form (3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s)

(4) the numberof newor modified tasks meets orexceeds the minimums specifiedon the form (5) the number of alternate path, low-power, emergency, and RCAtasks meet the criteria on the form.

b. Verifythat 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 new or significantly modified (3) no more than one task is repeated from the last two NRC licensing examinations c.

Determine ifthere are enough different outlines to test the projected number and mix ofapplicants and ensure thatnoitemsare duplicated onsubsequentdays.

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Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered inthe appropriateexam sections.

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

c.

Ensure that K/Aimportance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5.

d. Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections.

e.

Check the entire exam for balance of coverage.

f.

Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRC).

a. Author

b. Facility Reviewer (*)

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)

d. NRC Supervisor Ed Jackson/

Greg Brewer/

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1. Independent NRC reviewer Initial items In Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence required.

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ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Facility: Cooper Nuclear Station Date of Exam:

2-23-2015 Exam Level: ROl SRO Item Description Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility.

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NRC K/As are referenced for all questions.

Facility learning objectives are referenced as available.

SRO questions are appropriate Inaccordance with Section D.2.d of ES-401 The sampling process was random and systematic (Ifmore than 4 RO or 2 SRO questions were repeated from the last 2 NRC licensing exams, consult the NRR OL program office).

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 the licensee certifies that there is no duplication; or

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Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent rN from the bank, at least 10 percent new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO / SRO-only question dlstribution(s) at right.

Bank 17.3/12 Modified New 16/12 66.7/76 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 ifthe randomly selected K/As support the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO / SROquestion distribution(s) at right.

Memory C/A 8.

References/handouts provided do not give away answers or aid in the elimination of distractors.

41/40 59/60 9.

Question content conforms withspecific K/A statements in the previouslyapproved examination outline and is appropriate for the tier to which they are assigned; deviationsare justified.

10.

Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines in ES Appendix B.

11.

The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiplechoice items; the total is correct and agrees with the value on the cover sheet.

a. Author

b. Facility Reviewer (*)

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)

d. NRC Regional Supervisor Printed Name /

Ed Jackson Greg Brewer mature Note:

• The facility reviewer's initials/signature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

1. independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence required.

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