ML17289A994
| ML17289A994 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Columbia  |
| Issue date: | 11/19/1992 |
| From: | Miller L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| To: | Sorensen G WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9212010015 | |
| Download: ML17289A994 (13) | |
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0O Cy o-n Wp*p4 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORYCOMMISSION REGION V 1450 MARIALANE WALNUTCREEK, CALIFORNIA94596-5368 November 19, 1992 Docket No. 50-397 Mr. G.
C. Sorenson
- Manager, Regulatory Programs Washington Public Power Supply System 3000 George Washington Way P. 0.
Box 968
- Richland, Washington 99352
SUBJECT:
REACTOR OPERATOR AND SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS
Dear Mr. Sorenson:
In a telephone conversation between Hr.
Sam HcKay, Nuclear License Training Manager and Hr. John Russell, Chief Examiner, arrangements were made for the administration of licensing examinations at the Washington Public Power Supply System Nuclear Project No.
2 (WNP-.2).
The operating examinations are scheduled for March 10 through March 15, 1993.
The written examination is scheduled for March 9, 1993.
To meet the above schedule, it will be necessary for you to furnish the reference material listed in Enclosure 1,
"Reference Material Requirements for Reactor/Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations,"
by January 4, '1993.
Any delay in receiving approved, properly bound and indexed reference
- material, or the submittal of inadequate or incomplete reference material may result in the exam'ination being rescheduled.
Hr. McKay has been advised of
.our reference material requirements, and the address where each set is to be mailed.
You are responsible for providing adequate space and accommodations for administration of the written examinations.
Enclosure 2,
"Requirements for Administration of Written Examinations," describes our requirements for conducting these examinations.
Mr. HcKay has also been informed of these requirements.
Enclosure 3 contains the rules and guidelines that will be in effect during the administration of the written examination.
The facility management is responsible for ensuring that all applicants are aware of these rules.
The facility staff rev'iew of the written examination will be conducted in accordance with requirements specified in Enclosure 4.,
"Requirements for
'Facility Review of Written Examinations."
Hr. HcKay has been informed of these requirements.
9212010015 921030 PDR ADOCK 05000344 V
November 19, 1992 To better document simulator examinations, the Chief Examiner will have the simulator operator record predetermined plant conditions (i.e., plant
- pressure, temperature, reactor level, etc.), for each simulator scenario.
The applicants will be responsible for providing this information, with any appeal of a simulator operating examination.
Therefore, your training staff should retain the original simulator examination scenario information until all applicants who took examinations have either passed the operating examination, accepted the denial of their license, or filed an appeal.
Preliminary reactor operator and senior reactor operator license applications should be submitted at least 30 days before the first examination dates so that we will be able to review the training and experience of the candidates, process the medical certifications, and prepare final examiner assignments after applicant eligibility has been determine'd.
If the applications are not received at least 30 days b'efore the examination dates, it is likely that a
postponement will be necessary.
Final signed applications certifying that all training has been completed shall be submitted at least 14 days before the first. examination date.
This request is covered by Office of Hanagement and Budget (OHB) Clearance Number 3150-0101, which expires October 31, 1995.
This estimated average burden is 7.7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br /> per response, including gathering, xeroxing and mailing the required material.
Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Information and Records Hanagement
- Branch, HNBB-7714, Division of Information Support Services, Office of Information Resources Hanagement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C.
20555; and to the Paperwork Reduction Project (3150-0101),
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-3019, Office of Hanagement and
- Budget, Washington, D.C. 20503.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
If you have any questions regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact Hr. John Russell at (510) 975-0308, or Hr. Philip Horrill at (510) 975-0293.
Sincerely, LF< <<.
L. F. Hiller, Jr., Chief Reactor Safety Branch
Enclosures:
1.
Reference Haterial Requirements for Reactor/Senior, Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations 2.
Requirements for Administration of Written Examinations 3.
Procedures for the Administration of Written Examinations 4.
Requirements for Facility Review of Written Examinations
3 November 19, 1992 cc w/enclosures (1), (2), (3),
and (4):
J. Baker, WNP-2, Plant Manager S.
McKay, WNP-2, Nuclear License Training Manager J. Parrish, WNP-2, Assistant Managing Director for Operations
November 19, 1992 bcc w/enclosures (I), (2), (3),
and (4)
R. Cross, RV B. Gruel, PNL W. Ang, Acting SRI, WNP-2 bcc w/o enclosures B. Gallo, LOLB Branch Chief J. Clifford, Project Hanager, NRR P. Horrill, RV P. Johnson, RV L. Hiller, RV S. Richards, RV K. Perkins, RV B. Faulkenberry, RV J. Hartin, RV
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Enclosure 1
REFERENCE MATERIAL RE(UIREMENTS FOR REACTOR/SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS 1.
Existing learning objectives, Job Performance
- Measures, student handouts and lesson plans (including training manuals, plant orientation manual, and system descriptions).
A copy of the facility Job and Task Analysis (JTA), specifying the knowledges and abilities required of an op'erator at the facility.
Each particular knowledge and/or ability will include an importance rating correlating it to ensuring the health and safety of the public. If a JTA is not furnished, the Knowledges and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power Plant Operators, NUREG 1122 (1123) will be used to establish content validity for the examination.
All job performance measures (JPMs) used to ascertain the competence of the operators in performing tasks within the control room complex and, as identified in the facility JTAs, outside of the control room, i.e., local operations.
Training materials shall include all substantive written material used for preparing applicants for initial RO and SRO licensing.
The written material shall include learning objectives and the details presented during lectures, rather than outlines.
Training materials shall be identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE
- COMPLETE, PROPERLY BOUND AND INDEXED PLANT REFERENCE MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN THE RETURN OF THE MATERIAL TO THE PERSON WHO IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CORPORATE MANAGEMENT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANT OPERATIONS (E.G.,
VICE PRESIDENT OF NUCLEAR OPERATIONS).
ACCOMPANYING THE MATERIAL WILL BE A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING ANY DEFICIENCIES IN THE REFERENCE MATERIAL AND THE FACT THAT THIS WAS THE REASON THE EXAMINATIONS WERE CANCELED OR POSTPONED.
Training materials which include the following shall be.
provided.
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System descriptions including descriptions of all operationally relevant flow paths, components, controls and instrumentation.
System training material should draw parallels to the actual procedures used for operating the applicable system.
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Complete and operationally useful descriptions of all safety-system interactions
- and, where available, BOP system interactions under emergency and abnormal conditions, including consequences of anticipated operator error, maintenance
- error, and equipment failure.
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Training material used to clarify and strengthen understanding of emergency operating procedures (basis documents).
2.
Complete Procedure Index (including surveillance procedures, etc.)
2 Enclosure (1) continued r
3.
All administrative procedures (as applicable to reactor operation or safety) 4.
All integrated plant procedures (normal or general operating procedures) 5.
All emergency procedures (emergency instructions, abnormal or special procedures) 6.
Standing -orders (important orders that are safety related and may supersede the regular procedures) 7.
Surveillance procedures (procedures that are run frequently, i.e., weekly or that can be run on the simulator) 8.
Fuel-handling and core-loading procedures, (initial core-loading procedure, when appropriate) 9.
All annunciator/alarm procedures 10.
Radiation protection manual (radiation control manual or procedures) 11.
Emergency plan implementing procedures 12.
Technical Specifications (and interpretations) 13.
All System operating procedures 14.
All piping and instrumentation
- diagrams, electrical single-line diagrams, or flow diagrams (Isometrics are not required) 15.
Technical Data Book, and/or plant curve information as used by operators and facility precautions, limitations, and set points (PLS) for the facility 16.
guestions and answers specific to the facility training program which may be used in the written or operating examinations (voluntary by facility licensee) 17.
The following on the plant references simulation facility a.
List of all preprogrammed initial conditions b.
List of all preset malfunctions with a clear identification number.
The list shall include cause and effect information.
Specifically, for each malfunction a concise description of the expected result, or range of results, that will"occur upon implementation shall be provided.
A'dditionally, an indicatioh of which annunciators are to be initially expected shall be given c.
A description of simulator failure capabilities for valves,
- breakers, indicators and alarms
Enclosure (1) continued d.
Where the capability exists, an explanation of the ability to vary the severity of a particular malfunction shall be provided, i.e.,
ability to vary the size of a given LOCA or steam leak, or the ability to cause a slow failure of a component such as a feed
- pump, turbine generator or major valve (e.g., drifting shut of a main feedwater control valve) e.
An identi.fication of modeling conditions/problems that may impact the examination f.
Identification of any known performance test discrepancies not yet corrected g.
h.
Identification of differences between the simulator and the reference plant's cont'rol room Copies of facility generated scenarios that expose the applicants to situations of degraded heat removal capability and containment challenges may be provided.
18.
Current Requalification Program JPH Test Bank 19.
Current Requalification Program Simulator Scenario Test Bank 20.
Current Requalification Program Written Examination Test Bank The above reference material shall be approved final issues and shall be so marked.
If a plant has not finalized -some of the material, the Chief Examiner shall verify with the facility that most complete, up-to-date material'is available and that agreement has been reached with the licensee for limiting
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changes before the administration of the examination.
All procedures and reference material shall be bound with appropriate indices or tables of contents so that they can be used efficiently.
Failure to provide complete, properly.bound and indexed plant reference material could result in cancellation or rescheduling of the examinations.
Enclosure 2
RE(UIREHENTS FOR AOHINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAHINATIONS l.
A single room shall be provided for administration of the written examination.
The location of this room and supporting restroom facilities shall be as to prevent contact with all other facility and/or contractor personnel duri'ng the written examination.
If necessary, the facility should make arrangements for the use of a suitable room at a
local school, motel, or other building.
Obtaining this room is the responsibility of the licensee.
2.
Hinimum spacing is-required to ensure examination integrity as determined by the Chief Examiner.
Hinimum spacing should be one applicant per table, with a 3 foot space between tables.
3.
Suitable arrangements shall be made by the facility if the applicants are to have lunch, coffee, or other refreshments.
These arrangements shall comply with Item I above and shall be reviewed by the proctor.
4.
The facility licensee shall provide pads of 8-1/2 by ll inch lined paper in unopened packages for each applicant's use in completing the examination.
The proctor shall distribute these pads to the applicants as -needed.
5.
Applicants may bring pens, pencils, calculators or slide rules into the examination room.
Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers to questions.
6.
The licensee shall provide one set of steam tables for each applicant.
The proctor shall distribute the steam tables to the applicants.
No wall,
- charts, models, and/or other training materials shall be present in the examination room.
No other equipment or reference material shall be allowed unless provided by the proctor.
7.
The facility staff.shall be provided a copy of the written examination and answer key after the last candidate has handed in his written examination.
The facility staff shall have 5 working days to provide formal written comments with supporting documentation regarding written examination questions and answers to the Chief Examiner.
Enclosure 3
PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 2.
Check identification badges.
Pass out examinations and all handouts.
Remind applicants not to review examination until instructed to do so.
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS VERBATIM:
C During the administration of this examination the following rules apply:
Cheating on the examination means an automatic denial of your application and could result in more severe penalties.
2.
After the examination has been completed, you must sign the 'statement on the cover sheet indicating that the work is your own and you have not received or given assistance
'in completing the examination.
This must be done after you complete the examination.
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS 2.
3.
Restroom trips are to be limited and only one applicant at a time may leave.
You must avoid all contacts with anyone outside the examination room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating.
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Use black ink or dark pencil
~onl to facilitate legible reproductions.
Print your name (or initials) in the blank provided in the upper right-hand corner of the examination cover sheet and each answer sheet.
4, Nark your answers on the answer sheet provided.
USE ONLY THE PAPER PROVIDED'AND 00 NOT WRITE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PAGE.
5.
6.-
The point value for each question is indicated in parentheses after the question.
Partial credit will not be given on these multiple choice questions.
ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS.
DO NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWER BLANK ON THE ANSWER SHEET.
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10.
If the intent of a question is unclear, ask questions of the examiner only.
When turning in your examination, assemble the completed examination with examination questions, examination aids and answer sheets.
In addition, turn in all scrap paper.
Scrap paper will be disposed of immediately following the examination.
To pass the examination, you must achieve a grade of 80X or greater.
Enclosure 3 (continued) ll.
There is a time limit of four (4) hours for completion of the examination.
12.
When you are done and have turned in your examination, leave the examination area (DEFINE THE AREA). If you are found in this area while the examination is still in progress, your license may be denied or revoked.
Enclosure 4
RE(UIREHENTS FOR FACILITY REVIEW OF EXAMINATIONS l.
At the option of the Chief Examiner, the facility may review the written examination up to two weeks prior to its administration.
This review may take place at the facility or in the Regional office.
The review will be conducted using the same material sent to the NRC for exam generation purposes.
The Chief Examiner will coordinate the details of the review with the facility.
An NRC examiner will always be available during the review.
Whenever this option of examination review is utilized, the facility reviewers will sign the following statement prior to being allowed access
. to the examination.
The examination or written notes will not be retained by the facility.
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Pre-Examination Security Agreement I
acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge concerning the examination scheduled for at as of the date of my signature below.
I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information concerning this examination to any authorized persons.
I understand that I am not to participate in any instruction involving those applicants scheduled to be administered the above examination from this'date until after the examination has been administered.
I further understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may result in the examination being canceled and/or enforcement action against myself or the facility licensee by whom I am employed or represent.
Signature/Date In addition, the facility staff reviewers will sign the following statement after all of the examinations have been administered.
Enclosure 4 (Continued) b.
Post-Examination Security Agreement I
did not, to the best of my knowledge, divulge any information concerning the examinations administered during the week of at to any unauthorized persons.
I did not participate in providing any instruction to those applicants who were administered the examination from the date I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration.
Signature/Date 2.
Regardless of whether the above examination review option is exercised, immediately following the administration of the written examination, the facility staff shall be provided a marked up copy of the examination and the answer key.
The copy of the written examination shall include pen and ink changes made to questions during the examination administration.
If the facility did not review the examination prior to its administration, they will have five (5) working days from the day of the written examination to submit formal comments.
If the facility reviewed the examination prior to its administration, any additional comments must be given to an examiner prior to his/her leaving the site at the end of the week of the written examination administration.
In either case, the comments will be addressed to the responsible Regional Office by the highest on site level of corporate management of plant operations, e.g.,
Vice President for Nuclear Operations.
A copy of the submittal will be forwarded to the Chief Examiner, as appropriate.
Comments not submitted within the required time frame will be considered for inclusion in the grading process on a case-by-case basis by the Regional Office Section Chief.
Should the comment submittal deadline not be met, a long delay in grading the examinations may occur.
3.
The =following format should be adhered to for submittal of specific comments:
'a ~
Listing of NRC guestion, answer and reference b.
Facility comment/recommendation C.
NOTES:
Reference (to support facility comment) 1.
No change to the examination will be made without submittal of a reference to support the facility comment.
Any supporting documentation that was not previously supplied, should be provided.
3 Enclosure 4 (Continued)
I 2.
Comments made without a concise facility recommendation will not be addressed.
A two hour post examination review may be held at the discretion of the Chief Examiner.
If this review is held, the facility staff should be informed that only written comments that are properly supported will be considered in the grading of the examination.