ML17187B190
| ML17187B190 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Dresden  |
| Issue date: | 11/21/1997 |
| From: | Grobe J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Jamila Perry COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML17187B191 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-237-97-304OL, 50-249-97-304OL, NUDOCS 9712010093 | |
| Download: ML17187B190 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000237/1997304
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Mr. J. S. Perry
Site Vice President
Dresden Nuclear Power Station
Commonwealth Edison Company
6500 North Dresden Road
Morris, IL 60450
November 21, 1997
SUBJECT:
NRC INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION REPORTS
50-237/97304(0L); 249/97304(0L) AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Dear Mr. Perry:
On August 6, 1997, the NRC completed initial operator licensing examinations at the Dresden
Station. Examination results were finalized on September 10, 1997. A re-exit by telephone
was conducted on November 14, 1997. The enclosed report presents the results of that
examination.
One previously licensed reactor operator and three individuals not previously licensed at
Dresden station were administered senior reactor operator examinations. Three non-licensed
station operators were administered reactor operator examinations. All applicants
demonstrated satisfactory performance in all examination areas. One senior reactor operator
applicant not previously licensed was issued a reactor operator license based on NRC review of
eligibility requirements. One reactor operator applicant was not issued a license based on
termination of employment at Dresden Station subsequent to the examination. All other
applicants were issued licenses commensurate with their administered reactor operator or
senior reactor operator examinations.
Applicant performance on the written examination and job performance tasks was good.
Overall crew communications and command and control during administration of dynamic
simulator scenario emergency procedures were good. However, NRC examiners identified
instances where individuals failed to follow procedures and were inattentive to detail during the
normal, abnormal, and emergency events. Examiners also identified weaknesses and
inconsistencies in procedures, and a comparatively large number of simulator fidelity issues .
. The weaknesses in the station's procedures and the simulator problems may explain some of
the observed applicant performance weaknesses.
Selected members of the operations and training departments performed a detailed review of
the written examination and identified technical errors. The rigor applied toward review and
validation of the written examination was not applied to other areas of examination validation.
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One violation was identified for improper identification of retired plant equipment. This violation
is cited in the enclosed Notice of Violation (Notice) and the circumstances are described in
detail in the subject inspection report. The violation consists of a failure to follow station
procedures for addressing retired plant equipment. The NRC has concluded that the reason for
the violation, the corrective actions taken, and actions taken to prevent recurrence, were
adequately addressed by station personnel. Therefore, you are not required to respond to the
violation unless the description her~in does not accurately reflect your corrective actions or your
position. In that case, or if you choose to provide additional information, you should follow the
instructions specified in the enclosed Notice.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2. 790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter, the
enclosures, and your response to this letter will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by John M. Jacobson (for)
Docket Nos. 50-237; 50-249
Enclosures:
John A. Grobe, Director
Division of Reactor Safety
2. Report Nos. 50-237/97304(0L); 50-249/97304(0L)
3. Written Examinations and Answer Keys
4. Facility Comments
5. NRC Resolution of Facility Comments
6. Simulation Facility Report
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0. Kingsley, Nuclear Generation Group
President & Chief Nuclear Officer
M. Wallace, Senior Vice President,
Corporate Services
E. Kraft, Vice President, BWR Operations
Liaison Officer, NOC-BOD
D. A. Sager, Vice President,
Generation Support
D. Farrar, Nuclear Regulatory
Services Manager
I. Johnson, Licensing Operations Manager
Document Control Desk - Licensing
T. Nauman, Station Manager, Unit 1
M. Heffley, Station Manager, Units 2 and 3
F. Spangenberg, Regulatory Assurance
Manager
Richard Hubbard
Nathan Schloss, Economist;
Office of the Attorney General
State Liaison Officer
Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission
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