ML16049A086

Initial Exam 2015-302 General Correspondence

ML16049A086
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry, Oconee
Issue date:	02/18/2016
From:	Division of Reactor Safety II
To:	Tennessee Valley Authority
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Download: ML16049A086 (13)

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tIUREC 1OLP Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 August 10, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 10 CFR 55.49 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attention:

Mr. Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Submittal of Initial Operator License Examination Outlines

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2015302, 05000260)2015302, and 05000296/2015302, dated June 23, 2015 In accordance with the above referenced NRC letter dated June 23, 2015, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing all appropriate examination standard forms and outlines in accordance with NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 10, for the upcoming Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator License Examination.

Enclosed are the examination outlines that support the Initial License Operator Examination scheduled for the weeks of November 16, 2015 and November 23, 2015.

These examination outlines were requested to be submitted by August 10, 2015, in the above referenced NRC letter.

In accordance with NUREG-1021, Revision 10, Section ES-201, Initial Operator Licensing Examination Process, please ensure that these materials are withheld from public disclosure until after the examinations are administered.

Mt. Victor M. McCree Page 2 August 10, 2015 There are no new regulatory commitments in this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this mailer, please contact Mr. Michael A. Barton, at (256) 729-2783.

Enclosure:

Examination Outlines Supporting the Initial Operator License Examinations Scheduled for the Weeks of November 16, 2015 and November 23, 2075

iurno ioJ Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 September 16, 2015 10 CFR 40(b)(3) 10 CFR 55.5 10 CFR 55.49 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention

Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Submiftal of Initial Operator Licensing Examination

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2015302, 05000260/2015302, and 05000296/2015302, dated June 23, 2015 In accordance with the referenced letter and NUREG-1 021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing the written test and supporting reference materials for the upcoming license examination.

The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator Licensing Examination is scheduled for the week of November 16, 2015.

In order to meet the examination schedule, the NRC requested that BEN furnish this examination material by September 17, 2015.

See the attached enclosure for the Reactor Operators and Senior Reactor Operators examinations.

Mr. Victor M. McCree Page 2 September 16, 2015 In accordance with Title 10 of the Federal Code of Regulations (10 CFR) 55.49, and NUREG-1021, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure examination integrity and security. Accordingly, it is requested that this letter and the enclosed documents will be withheld from public disclosure until the examinations are completed.

There are no commitments contained in this submittal. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Michael Barton, at (256) 729-2783.

Written Examination and Supporting Reference Materials

- Operator License Examination Scheduled for the Week of November 16, 2015

Enclosure:

Mr. Victor M. McCree Page 3 September 16, 2015 JLP:RWC bcc: (wlo Enclosure)

M. A. Barton A. S. Bergeron G. A. Boerschig D. L. Hughes M. T. Nabors-Davis J. W. Shea C. L. Vaughn EDMS

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Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office 8ox 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 October 26, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Acting Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention:

Mr. Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO)

Licensee Application Information

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2015302, 05000260/2015302, and 05000296/2015302, dated June 23, 2015 In accordance with the above referenced NRC letter dated June 23, 2015, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is providing final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO) Licensee application information that is to be submitted 14 days prior to the SRO and RO examination date of November 16, 2015.

The enclosure contains the final (signed) personal qualification statement form (NRC Form 398) and certification of medical examination form (NRC Form 396), for the SRO and RO candidates.

The enclosure to the letter is considered by the WA to be of a personal nature and, as such, is to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Page 2 October 26, 2015 There are no new regulatory commitments in this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Christopher L. Vaughn, at (256) 729-3439.

Res ectfully, Vice sident

Enclosure:

Final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO)

Licensee Application Information

Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 November 6, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Acting Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 7200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention:

Mr. Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Final Reactor Operator Licensee Application Information

Reference:

1.

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to the Tennessee Valley Authority (WA), Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2015302, 05000260/201 5302, and 05000296/2015302, dated June 23, 2015 2.

Letter from WA to NRC, Final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO) Licensee Application Information, dated October 26, 2015 In accordance with the above referenced NRC letter dated June 23, 2015, the Tennessee Valley Authority (WA) provided final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator CR0) Licensee application information to the NRC in a letter from WA dated October 26, 2015.

In a telephone call between Michael Barton (WA) and Joseph Viera (NRC) on November 4, 2015, it was discussed that an amended NRC Form 398 for will be submitted to the NRC reflecting a reapplication and first denial.

The enclosure contains the amended (signed) personal qualification statement form (NRC Form 398) foc

Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Page 2 November 6, 2015 The enclosure to the letter is considered by the WA to be of a personal nature and, as such, is to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

There are no new regulatory commitments in this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Christopher L. Vaughn, at (256) 729-3439.

Enclosure:

Final Reactor Operator Licensee Application Information

Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 December 2, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Acting Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention: Mr. Eugene Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examinations

- Post Examination Response The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) administered the final NRC Written Examination for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Training (ILT) on November 24, 2015. The supporting documentation specified by Section ES-501 of NUREG 1021, Revision 10, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, for Initial Post-Examination Activities is enclosed. The enclosures content listing is provided at the end of this letter.

The NRC Form ES-201-3, will be forwarded to the NRC as soon as it is completed.

The enclosures to this letter are considered by WA to be of a personal nature and, as such, are requested to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

There are no commitments contained within this letter.

Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Page 2 December 2, 2015 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Michael Barton, at (256) 729-2783.

- Form ES-403-1, Written Examination Grading Quality Checklist

- Graded Written Examinations (Each Applicants Original Answer and Examination Cover Sheets) and a Clean Copy of Each Applicants Answer Sheet

- Questions Asked By and Answers Given to the Applicants During the Written Examination

- Examination Seating Chart - Results of Written Examination Performance Analysis that was Performed

- Master Examinations and Answer Keys, Annotated to Indicate any Changes Made While Administering and Grading the Examinations

- Facility Comments made in accordance with ES-501

Enclosures:

Tennessee Valley AuthoiI Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 December 14, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Acting Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attention: Mr. Eugene Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Response to Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examinations - Post Examination Response

Reference:

Letter from WA to NRC, Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examinations

- Post Examination Response, dated December 2, 2015 The Tennessee Valley Authority administered the final NRC Written Examination for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Training on November 24, 2015. The supporting documentation specified by Section ES-501 of NUREG 1021, Revision 10, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, for Initial Post-Examination Activities stated that there were no comments to report; however, there were three post operating examination comments enclosed in the Reference above. This letter states that the Reference above does include three post operating examination comments.

There are no commitments contained within this letter.

Mt. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Page 2 December 14, 2015 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Michael Barton, at (256) 729-2783.

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no Vice sident

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I%..L.I:._

tIUREC 1OLP Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 August 10, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 10 CFR 55.49 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attention:

Mr. Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Submittal of Initial Operator License Examination Outlines

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2015302, 05000260)2015302, and 05000296/2015302, dated June 23, 2015 In accordance with the above referenced NRC letter dated June 23, 2015, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing all appropriate examination standard forms and outlines in accordance with NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 10, for the upcoming Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator License Examination.

Enclosed are the examination outlines that support the Initial License Operator Examination scheduled for the weeks of November 16, 2015 and November 23, 2015.

These examination outlines were requested to be submitted by August 10, 2015, in the above referenced NRC letter.

In accordance with NUREG-1021, Revision 10, Section ES-201, Initial Operator Licensing Examination Process, please ensure that these materials are withheld from public disclosure until after the examinations are administered.

Mt. Victor M. McCree Page 2 August 10, 2015 There are no new regulatory commitments in this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this mailer, please contact Mr. Michael A. Barton, at (256) 729-2783.

Enclosure:

Examination Outlines Supporting the Initial Operator License Examinations Scheduled for the Weeks of November 16, 2015 and November 23, 2075

iurno ioJ Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 September 16, 2015 10 CFR 40(b)(3) 10 CFR 55.5 10 CFR 55.49 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention

Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Submiftal of Initial Operator Licensing Examination

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2015302, 05000260/2015302, and 05000296/2015302, dated June 23, 2015 In accordance with the referenced letter and NUREG-1 021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing the written test and supporting reference materials for the upcoming license examination.

The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator Licensing Examination is scheduled for the week of November 16, 2015.

In order to meet the examination schedule, the NRC requested that BEN furnish this examination material by September 17, 2015.

See the attached enclosure for the Reactor Operators and Senior Reactor Operators examinations.

Mr. Victor M. McCree Page 2 September 16, 2015 In accordance with Title 10 of the Federal Code of Regulations (10 CFR) 55.49, and NUREG-1021, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure examination integrity and security. Accordingly, it is requested that this letter and the enclosed documents will be withheld from public disclosure until the examinations are completed.

There are no commitments contained in this submittal. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Michael Barton, at (256) 729-2783.

Written Examination and Supporting Reference Materials

- Operator License Examination Scheduled for the Week of November 16, 2015

Enclosure:

Mr. Victor M. McCree Page 3 September 16, 2015 JLP:RWC bcc: (wlo Enclosure)

M. A. Barton A. S. Bergeron G. A. Boerschig D. L. Hughes M. T. Nabors-Davis J. W. Shea C. L. Vaughn EDMS

I_I

Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office 8ox 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 October 26, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Acting Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention:

Mr. Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO)

Licensee Application Information

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2015302, 05000260/2015302, and 05000296/2015302, dated June 23, 2015 In accordance with the above referenced NRC letter dated June 23, 2015, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is providing final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO) Licensee application information that is to be submitted 14 days prior to the SRO and RO examination date of November 16, 2015.

The enclosure contains the final (signed) personal qualification statement form (NRC Form 398) and certification of medical examination form (NRC Form 396), for the SRO and RO candidates.

The enclosure to the letter is considered by the WA to be of a personal nature and, as such, is to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Page 2 October 26, 2015 There are no new regulatory commitments in this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Christopher L. Vaughn, at (256) 729-3439.

Res ectfully, Vice sident

Enclosure:

Final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO)

Licensee Application Information

Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 November 6, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Acting Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 7200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention:

Mr. Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Final Reactor Operator Licensee Application Information

Reference:

1.

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to the Tennessee Valley Authority (WA), Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2015302, 05000260/201 5302, and 05000296/2015302, dated June 23, 2015 2.

Letter from WA to NRC, Final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO) Licensee Application Information, dated October 26, 2015 In accordance with the above referenced NRC letter dated June 23, 2015, the Tennessee Valley Authority (WA) provided final Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator CR0) Licensee application information to the NRC in a letter from WA dated October 26, 2015.

In a telephone call between Michael Barton (WA) and Joseph Viera (NRC) on November 4, 2015, it was discussed that an amended NRC Form 398 for will be submitted to the NRC reflecting a reapplication and first denial.

The enclosure contains the amended (signed) personal qualification statement form (NRC Form 398) foc

Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Page 2 November 6, 2015 The enclosure to the letter is considered by the WA to be of a personal nature and, as such, is to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

There are no new regulatory commitments in this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Christopher L. Vaughn, at (256) 729-3439.

Enclosure:

Final Reactor Operator Licensee Application Information

Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 December 2, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Acting Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention: Mr. Eugene Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examinations

- Post Examination Response The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) administered the final NRC Written Examination for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Training (ILT) on November 24, 2015. The supporting documentation specified by Section ES-501 of NUREG 1021, Revision 10, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, for Initial Post-Examination Activities is enclosed. The enclosures content listing is provided at the end of this letter.

The NRC Form ES-201-3, will be forwarded to the NRC as soon as it is completed.

The enclosures to this letter are considered by WA to be of a personal nature and, as such, are requested to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

There are no commitments contained within this letter.

Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Page 2 December 2, 2015 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Michael Barton, at (256) 729-2783.

- Form ES-403-1, Written Examination Grading Quality Checklist

- Graded Written Examinations (Each Applicants Original Answer and Examination Cover Sheets) and a Clean Copy of Each Applicants Answer Sheet

- Questions Asked By and Answers Given to the Applicants During the Written Examination

- Examination Seating Chart - Results of Written Examination Performance Analysis that was Performed

- Master Examinations and Answer Keys, Annotated to Indicate any Changes Made While Administering and Grading the Examinations

- Facility Comments made in accordance with ES-501

Enclosures:

Tennessee Valley AuthoiI Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 December 14, 2015 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Acting Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attention: Mr. Eugene Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Response to Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examinations - Post Examination Response

Reference:

Letter from WA to NRC, Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examinations

- Post Examination Response, dated December 2, 2015 The Tennessee Valley Authority administered the final NRC Written Examination for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Training on November 24, 2015. The supporting documentation specified by Section ES-501 of NUREG 1021, Revision 10, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, for Initial Post-Examination Activities stated that there were no comments to report; however, there were three post operating examination comments enclosed in the Reference above. This letter states that the Reference above does include three post operating examination comments.

There are no commitments contained within this letter.

Mt. Leonard D. Wert Jr.

Page 2 December 14, 2015 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Michael Barton, at (256) 729-2783.

specifu Ily S.

no Vice sident