ML18032A546
| ML18032A546 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 08/31/1987 |
| From: | Gridley R TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ARM) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8709100227 | |
| Download: ML18032A546 (10) | |
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ACCESSION NBR FAGlL: 50-259 50-260 50-296 AUTH. NANE GRIDLEYI R. L.
RECIP. NANE REGULATORY
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=.N (R IDS) 8709100227 DOC. DATE: 87/08/31 NOTARIZED:
NO DOCKET 5 Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Stations Unit ii Tennessee 05000259 Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Station>
Unit 2i Tennessee 05000260 Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Stations Unit 3i Tennessee 05000296 AUTHOR AFFILIATION Tennessee Valley Authority RECIPIENT AFFILIATION Document Control Branch (Document Control Desk)
SUBJECT:
Forwards addi info re accelerated requalification training program for operatorsz peY JA Zwolinski 870721 request.
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MOOSD COPIES RECEIVED: LTR I
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5 TITLE: Operator Requal ification Program NOTES: Zwolinski 3 cg.
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TENNESSEE VALLEYAUTHORITY CHATTANOOGA. TENNESSEE 32401 5N 157B Lookout Place AUG 3> $87 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN:
Document Control Desk Washington, D.C.
20555 Gentlemen:
In the Matter of the
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Tennessee Valley Authority )
Docket Nos. 50-259 50-260 50-296 BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1,.2, AND 3 RESPONSE TO NRC REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ACCELERATED REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM Enclosed is TVA's reply to J. A. Zwolinski's July 21, 1987 letter to S. A. White which requested additional information in response to staff concerns relating to requalification training status.
For the purpose of clarification, the original statement, of the concern, provided in the July 21, 1987 letter, is included with our reply.
If you have any questions, please telephone Earl McKeown at (615) 751-4888.
Very truly yours, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
. L. Gridley, Director Nuclear Safety and Licensing Enclosure cc:
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G. Zech, Assistant Director Regional Inspections Division of TVA Projects Office of Special Projects U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region II 101 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30323 Mr. J.
A. Zwolinski, Assistant Director for Projects Division of TVA Projects Office of Special Projects U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 43SO East West Highway EWW 322
- Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Browns Ferry Resident Inspector Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Route 2, P.O.
Box 311
- Athens, Alabama 35611
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ENCLOSURE 1
RESPONSE
TO REQUEST FOR ADDITIONALINFORMATION LICENSED REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM DOCKET NOS. 50-259/260/296 BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT (BFN)
Concern 1
The enclosure to the December 12, 1986 letter, refers to Section 13.7 of Chapter 13 in the BFNP FSAR.
Me believe the reference is 13.3.7.
Also our records indicate Revision 4 is the latest FSAR revision. If BFNP submitted a
more detailed program, please indicate the date of submittal and NRC review.
(Reference Generic Letter No. 84-14)
Res onse to Concern 1
The reference to section 13.7 of chapter 13 in the BFN Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) in our December 12, 1986 submi.ttal was a typographical error.
The correct reference is section 13.3.
As of the date of our reply, revision 5 dated July 22, 1987 is the latest revision to BFN's FSAR and is now out for distribution.
In revision 5, there wore.no changes made to section 13.3 of chapter 13 as written in revision 4 of the FSAR concerning operator training.
Revision 4 incorporated program description changes requested by Generic Letter 84-14.
Concern 2
Mith regard to the chronology of personnel who have taken accelerated requalification programs and successfully passed NRC examinations in 1986 (Groups I and II), are those licensed personnel currently enrolled in all portions of the li.censed operator requalification program2 (Ref. 50.54i-l)
Res onse to Concern 2
Me affirm that those operations personnel who have successfully passed NRC examinations in 1986 (Groups I and II) are currently enrolled in all phases of the requalification program.
Concern 3
Mith regard to those personnel who did not pass NRC administered examinations after accelerated training, indicate if they are participating in all portions of the program. If not, please provide justification. (Ref. 50.54i-1)
Res onse to Concern 3
Two individuals in Group I failed the NRC examination.
They were subsequently reenrolled in Group II and passed the second NRC examination.
They are enrolled in all phases of the requalification program.
In Group II, one individual failed the NRC examination.
This individual was removed from license duties and is scheduled for enrollment in Group IV.
This individual will not be allowed to resume license duties until he successfully completes the Accelerated Requalification Program and passes an NRC examination.
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Concern 4
The staff is aware of industry initiatives to upgrade requalification and simulator training programs.
The initiatives are contained in the October 1986 Guideline(s)
INP0-86-025, "Guideline for Continuing Training of Licensed Personnel,"
and INP0-86-026, "Guideline for Simulator Training."
Mhat are BFHP plans to review and incorporate part or all of the features in the Guidelines?
CXI CO INPO Guidelines86-025 and 86-026 have been reviewed and significant portions of these guidelines are being incorporated into our training programs.
Me will continue to review and revise our programs to incorporate additional improvements as necessary to enhance and maintain the knowledge level and cv skills of our operations personnel.
The training programs for Nonlicensed
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- Operator, Control Room Operator, and Senior Control Room Operator were accredited by IHPO on January 27, 1987.
Concern 5
As you are aware, revisions to 10 CFR Part 55 and Conforming Amendments published in the FEDERAL REGISTER (52 FR 9453, March 25, 1987) became effective on May 26, 1987.
Mill this requirement impact your efforts in implementing XHPO guidelines contained in Concern No.
4?
Res onse to Concern 5
Me do not believe that, the revisions to 10 CFR 55 will impact our efforts to incorporate significant portions of the INPO Guidelines into our programs.
Concern 6
Mith regard to exceptions for the referenced licensed personnel and any other licensed personnel in Group IV, did BFNP perform a training needs analysis for current. conditions at the BFNP as part of a Systems Approach to Training?
Please indicate what training needs were identified and implement based on the analysis.
If an analysis was not performed, it should be performed.
(Ref. 50.41i-1, Revised 55.59)
Res onse to Concern 6
In preparation for IHPO accreditation, job task analyses were performed for our operator positions.
These job task analyses addressed major tasks performed during the various plant operating, modes.
As a result of the analysis effort, specific training program improvements have been made in fire protection, heating ventilating and air conditioning systems, and the reactor building closed cooling water system.
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