ML17306A891
| ML17306A891 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 08/07/1992 |
| From: | Conway W ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 102-02231-WFC-T, 102-2231-WFC-T, NUDOCS 9208180005 | |
| Download: ML17306A891 (20) | |
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WILLIAMF. CONWAY EIIECUTIVEVICEPRESIDENT NUCLEAR Arizona Public Service Company P.O, BOX 53999
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PHOENIX. ARIZONA85072-3999 102-02231-WFC/TRB/PJC August 7, 1992 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Station 12-D1 Washington, DC 20555
References:
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Letter No. 102-02187-JML/PJC, dated June 27, 1992, from J.
M. Levine, Vice President, Nuclear Production, Arizona Public Service
- Company, to J.
B.
- Martin, Regional Administrator, Region V,
U.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2)
Letter dated June 8, 1992, from L. F. Miller, Chief, Reactor Safety
- Branch, Region V,
U.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to W. F. Conway, Executive Vice President, Nuclear, Arizona Public Service Company
Dear Sir:
Subject:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS)
Units 1,2, and 3 Docket Nos. 50-528/529/530 Senior Operator Limited To Fuel Handling Licensing Training Program File: 92-005-41 9.06 92-056-026 Arizona Public Service Company (APS) is in the process of implementing a program to establish and maintain Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) licenses limited to fuel handling activities at PVNGS Units 1, 2, and 3. Development of a limited senior reactor operator (LSRO) program was initially discussed with NRC Region V representatives during a meeting held on December 18,
- 1991, and in subsequent conversations between representatives of APS Nuclear Training and Region V.
As delineated in the referenced letters, initial licensing examinations for LSROs are to be administered at PVNGS in September 1992.
APS intends to maintain a small group of individuals licensed as LSROs to perform refueling floor activities (including core alterations) for all three PVNGS units. In the past, these activities have been directly supervised by fullylicensed SROs from the Operations, Nuclear Training, or Shift Technical Advisor organizations.
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Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 permit APS to more appropriately and effectively use the fully licensed SROs to support plant operations, operational verifications, and other outage-related tasks, as well as, training and advisory activities.
Accordingly, a training program has been developed specifically for licensed SROs limited to fuel handling.
A systems approach to training was used to develop this program in accordance with the guidance of NUREG-1021, Examiner Standard ES-701, Revision 6, dated March 1, 1992, Administration of Examinations for Senior Operators Limited To Fuel Handling. The PVNGS LSRO Training Program is comprised of Initial Mandatory Training and Continuing Mandatory Training.
Each portion of the Program is organized into courses implemented in classroom, self-study, and on-the-job training settings.
Initial Mandatory Training is divided into two primary areas of concentration, (1) LSRO Classroom Training and (2) LSRO On-The-Job Training (OJT).
Classroom courses are completed prior to OJT and qualification. The duration of the Initial Mandatory Training Program is twelve (12) weeks.
Enclosure 1 to this letter provides a brief description of nine (9) weeks of classroom and OJT training.
The remaining three (3) weeks will be utilized for individual study, additional in-plant experience, and the administrative functions (e.g., application preparation, medicals) associated with the program.
The Continuing Mandatory Training portion of the Program was developed to be consistent with the intent of the 10 CFR 55.59(c)(1) requirement for an operator requaiification program to "...be conducted for a continuous period not to exceed two years, and upon conclusion...be promptly followed, pursuant to a continuous schedule, by successive requalification programs."
PVNGS'ontinuing Mandatory Training is designed to reinforce and enhance LSRO knowledge and skills and to provide the LSRO with information on plant changes and industry events that relate to refueling operations.
A brief course description is provided as Enclosure 2.
Prior to each refueling, or every six (6) months as a minimum, a Continuing Mandatory Training cycle of a minimum of forty (40) hours duration will be conducted.
The requalification training cycles will be conducted on a continuous basis at the regular intervals described above. An operating examination in the form of Job Performance Measures willbe administered annually, and a written examination will be administered biennially. The examinations will be similar in form and format to NRC examinations.
This proposed program is commensurate with the scope and frequency of the duties to be performed by LSROs during refueling outages.
Because the LSROs will not perform the full range of SRO licensed duties, they will not be able to maintain active license status as prescribed by 10 CFR 55.51(e).
Therefore, they will be subject to the requirement of 10 CFR 55.51(f) which stipulates that senior operators limited to fuel handling complete one shift prior to resuming licensed duties.
Since there are no refueling activities prior to an outage and the LSROs do not perform
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Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 3 routine control room functions, APS proposes an eight-hour license reactivation shift specific to LSRO functions.
The shift will include reviews of outage-specific refueling activities and plant conditions, establishment of prerequisites for core alterations, and the individual performance of other selected functions appropriate to the scope of LSRQ duties.
The license reactivation shift will be conducted under the direction of an SRQ or LSRO whose license is active. Enclosure 3 is a brief outline of the activities proposed for this shift.
In developing our proposals for LSRO requalification training and license reactivation, APS reviewed and evaluated information provided by other nuclear utilities who have implemented LSRO programs.
Representatives of the PVNGS Nuclear Training Department plan to meet with NRC Region V staff on August 19, 1992, to discuss the proposed LSRO program and the applicable requirements.
Should you have any questions regarding APS'roposed LSRO Program or need additional information, please contact T. R. Bradish of my staff at (602) 393-5421.
Sincerely, WFC/TRB/PJC/pjc Enclosures cc:
J. B. Martin J. A. Sloan L. F. Miller G. W. Johnston J. Russell
ENCLOSURE 1 PVNGS LSRO TRAINING PROGRAM INITIALMANDATORYTRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION
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ENCLOSURE 1 PVNGS LSRO TRAINING PROGRAM INITIALMANDATORYTRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION Course Duration
~Hours Material Covered Theory 76 Theoretical background for refueling activities including core alterations.
I 8 C Components 26 Fundamental information on components including operational characteristics and application.
Systems 72 Fundamental technical information on systems that support refueling operations.
Procedures 36 Overview of the procedural hierarchy used during refueling and the purpose or functions of applicable procedures used during refueling operations; abnormal and emergency procedures.
Technical Specifications and Administration 18 Overview of PVNGS Technical Specifications and Administrative Controls that apply to refueling operations.
Course Duration
'~Hours Material Covered Radiation Protection Accident Prevention and Mitigation 3
r 10 Fundamental concepts and applications of radiation protection including ALARA concepts and radiation protection principles and practices.
Background regarding plant conditions that could lead to safety degradation and the actions required to prevent or mitigate off-normal conditions.
Team Skills and Diagnostics 40 Teambuilding, Leadership, Communications,
- Stress, Diagnostic Theory and Principles, Situation Appraisal, Problem Solving and Decision-making.
On-The-Job Training 80 (Minimum)
LSRO candidate performs the duties of the LSRO in the plant environment under the direct guidance of a qualified LSRO.
Other 120 Self-study, Unstructured in-plant system walkdowns, Audit Examination, Administration and Review of Examinations,
- Medicals, and Application preparation.
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ENCLOSURE 2 PVNGS LSRO TRAINING PROGRAM CONTINUING MANDATORYTRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION
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ENCLOSURE 2 PVNGS LSRO TRAINING PROGRAM CONTINUING MANDATORYTRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION Duration:
40 Hours (Minimum)
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Mii Course Material Covered Procedures Changes to procedures used during refueling operations; abnormal and emergency procedures review.
Systems Plant modifications made to systems that support refueling operations.
Technical Specifications and Administration Changes to Technical Specifications and Administrative Controls that apply to refueling operations.
Accident Prevention and Mitigation Industry events concerning problems and solutions at PVNGS and throughout the nuclear industry.
In-plant Job Performance Measures Training Performance ofofJPMs related to refueling
ENCLOSURE 3 PVNGS LSRO TRAINING PROGRAM LSRO LICENSE REACTIVATION SHIFT DESCRIPTION
ENCLOSURE 3 PVNGS LSRO TRAINING PROGRAM LSRO LICENSE REACTIVATION SHIFT DESCRIPTION Duration:
Fre uenc:
Su ervision:
Shift Activities:
8 Hours (Minimum)
Prior to Each Refueling Outage SRO or LSRO with active license Review of outage-specific refueling activities.
Review of plant conditions with the potential for impact on refueling activities.
Establishment of prerequisites for core alterations.
Individual performance of selected LSRO functions.
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