ML18227A006
| ML18227A006 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 08/20/2018 |
| From: | Theresa Buchanan NRC/NRR/DIRS/IOLB |
| To: | Nancy Salgado NRC/NRR/DIRS/IOLB |
| Buchanan T, NRR/DIRS, 415-2789 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML18227A006 (9) | |
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August 20, 2018 MEMORANDUM TO: Nancy L. Salgado, Chief Operator Licensing Branch Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation FROM: Theresa D. Buchanan, Reactor Engineer (Examiner Qualified) /RA/
Operator Licensing Branch Division of Inspection and Regional Support Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF JULY 24 AND 26, 2018, WEBINAR DEMONSTRATION OF ELECTRONIC GENERIC FUNDAMENTALS EXAMINATION REGISTRATION AND INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMISSION On July 24 and 26, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff held a Category 2 public webinar to demonstrate new functionality of the new, voluntary methods of electronically registering for the Generic Fundamentals Examination and submitting Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 55 initial operator license applications.
These webinars were part of a communication strategy to raise awareness of the industry of new, voluntary initiatives on the part of the NRC to increase efficiency by automating applicable portions of the initial operator licensing process. These new processes provide a way for facilities to submit 10 CFR Part 55 initial license operator information to the NRC electronically.
The electronic Generic Fundamentals Examination registration process is currently available for use. The electronic submission of 10 CFR Part 55 initial operator license applications using the Part 55 Electronic Information Exchange interface is still in the pilot phase and is anticipated for full implementation in late September 2018.
Representatives of the NRC and the nuclear industry agreed that this meeting provided useful information on these new methods.
Enclosures:
- 1. List of Attendees
- 2. Agenda
- 3. Discussion Summary CONTACT: Theresa Buchanan, NRR/DIRS (301) 415-2789
ML18227A006 OFFICE NRR/DIRS/IOLB NRR/DIRS/IOLB:BC NAME TBuchanan NSalgado DATE 08/15/2018 08/20 /2018 List of Attendees - Demonstration of the Electronic Generic Fundamentals Examination Registration and 10 CFR Part 55 Application Submission July 24, 2018 Name Organization Theresa Buchanan NRC Nancy Salgado NRC Mackenzie Stevens NRC Anthony Mendiola NRC (Webinar)
Colleen Schmidt NRC (Webinar)
Nora Embert NRC (Webinar)
Randal Baker NRC (Webinar)
Bernard Litkett NRC Munira Ghneim CGI (Webinar)
Brian Evans American Electric Power (Webinar)
Siaka Yusuf Dow (Webinar)
Brian Crone DTE Energy (Webinar)
Kyle Mann DTE Energy (Webinar)
Chris Wasik Duke Energy (Webinar)
Arvel Hall Entergy (Webinar)
Barb Dotson Entergy (Webinar)
Kathy Martin Energy Northwest (Webinar)
Michelle Curtis Energy Northwest (Webinar)
Chase Griest Excel Energy (Webinar)
Terry Brennan Exelon Corporation (Webinar)
Jason Lloyd Florida Power and Light (Webinar)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Marshall Wade (Webinar)
Betty McKeich Public Service Enterprise Group (Webinar)
Harry Balian Public Service Enterprise Group (Webinar)
Katie Brown Talen Energy (Webinar)
Hal Higgins Tennessee Valley Authority (Webinar)
Enclosure 1
List of Attendees - Demonstration of the Electronic Generic Fundamentals Examination Registration and 10 CFR Part 55 Application Submission July 24, 2018 Name Organization Sandra Jung Tennessee Valley Authority (Webinar)
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Company Robert Meyer (Webinar) 2
List of Attendees - Demonstration of the Electronic Generic Fundamentals Examination Registration and 10 CFR Part 55 Application Submission July 26, 2018 Name Organization Mackenzie Stevens NRC Nancy Salgado NRC Theresa Buchanan NRC Joycelyn Calloway NRC (Webinar)
Joseph DeMarshall NRC (Webinar)
Janice Kirby NRC (Webinar)
Anthony Mendiola NRC (Webinar)
Janet Vincent NRC (Webinar)
Munira Ghneim CGI Susan Freeman American Electric Power (Webinar)
Shana House Ameren (Webinar)
Mark Otten Ameren (Webinar)
Siaka Yusuf Dow (Webinar)
Cyndi Hildman Energy Northwest (Webinar)
Wallace Lien Energy Northwest (Webinar)
John Hernandez Entergy (Webinar)
Sandra Barton Entergy (Webinar)
Randal Martin Entergy (Webinar)
John Umphlett Entergy (Webinar)
David Hamilton Exelon Corporation (Webinar)
Ken Milligan Exelon Corporation (Webinar)
Kostas Dovas INPO (Webinar)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Susan Tucker (Webinar)
Gary Ahrens NextEra Energy (Webinar)
Mark Walter NextEra Energy (Webinar) 3
List of Attendees - Demonstration of the Electronic Generic Fundamentals Examination Registration and 10 CFR Part 55 Application Submission July 26, 2018 Name Organization Jodie Olberding Nebraska Public Power District (Webinar)
John Cox Pacific Gas and Electric Company Ilana Novakoski Reed College (Webinar)
Tammy Roland SCANA Corporation (Webinar)
Ken Jenkins Southern Company (Webinar)
Matt McMullin Tennessee Valley Authority (Webinar)
Danial Cronin University of Florida (Webinar) 4
AGENDA FOR THE U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (NRC) CATEGORY 2 PUBLIC WEBINAR DEMONSTRATION FOR THE ELECTRONIC GENERIC FUNDAMENTALS EXAMINATION REGISTRATION AND 10 CFR PART 55 APPLICATION SUBMISSION Tuesday, July 24, 2018 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time Thursday, July 26, 2018 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Easter Daylight Time Webinar TOPIC PRESENTER Introductory Remarks NRC Demonstration of Electronic Generic Fundamentals Examination Registration NRC Demonstration of Electronic Submittal of Initial Operator License Applications NRC Public Remarks Closing Remarks NRC Enclosure 2
DISCUSSION
SUMMARY
Demonstration of Electronic Generic Fundamentals Examination (GFE) Registration The NRC staff began by providing a brief discussion on the basis for developing electronic systems for use in the initial operator licensing process. This discussion included a presentation that can be found in the Agencywide Document Access and Management System (ADAMS) at accession number ML18220A840. The NRC staff then demonstrated the functions of the electronic GFE registration process. This included how to obtain a certificate to log into the system, how to request access to the appropriate facilities, and how to submit candidates for the GFE.
The industry asked questions on topics related to the number of individuals who would need a certificate, when to obtain a certificate, impacts of the process for multi-unit facilities, and how to update the registrants after the initial registration has been processed. In response, the NRC staff stated that every individual who will be registering candidates would need a certificate.
The certificate can be obtained at any time, and facilities do not have to wait until they are registering candidates for the GFE to obtain the certificate. Multi-unit facilities would have to request access to each unit, but can register candidates for the multiple units without having to submit multiple registration requests. After candidates have been registered using the electronic process, additional candidates can be added using the electronic process; however, removal of candidates from the GFE registration list must be performed outside of the electronic system by contacting the regional office. Additional information and interactive video can be found at https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operator-licensing/electronic-gfe-registration-info.html. A user guide can be found at https://www.nrc.gov/reactor/operator-licensing/eie-user-guide.pdf.
Demonstration of Electronic Submittal of Initial Operator License Applications The NRC staff then demonstrated the electronic submission of initial operator license applications. Because the process to obtain a certificate and authenticate to the system was the same as for the electronic GFE registration process, the NRC staff did not repeat those items. The NRC staff demonstrated how to navigate the system to access the submittal page, discussed the purpose of each section of the submittal page, and described the process for submitting initial operator license applications. The NRC staff discussed restrictions of the process, including all scans should have a minimum quality of 300 dpi, only initial operator application information should be submitted, and each operators application package should be uploaded individually with the docket number specified. The NRC staff also stated that this process was still in the pilot phase and was expected to be made fully functional and available by the end of September 2018.
The industry asked questions on topics related to availability of the system for preliminary applications, protection of sensitive data, and whether or not the use of these systems would be made mandatory in the future. In response, the NRC staff stated that the system could be used for preliminary applications, but the data would not be processed through the NRCs automated internal systems. All data uploaded using the electronic GFE registration and the electronic submittal of initial operator license applications is encrypted and only individuals in the NRC with a need-to-know the information will have access to it, so all the sensitive information is protected. The NRC staff stated that the use of both processes is voluntary and will not be made mandatory in the future; however, the staff stated that the benefits of using the system would likely result in facility licensees voluntarily using the system.
Enclosure 3
Additional information and interactive video can be found at https://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals.html#operator. A user guide can be found at https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operator-licensing/eie-user-guide.pdf.
Public Comments There were no public comments made at the meeting.
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