ML20132D511
| ML20132D511 | |
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| Site: | Davis Besse  |
| Issue date: | 12/10/1996 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20132D490 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-346-96-12, NUDOCS 9612190412 | |
| Download: ML20132D511 (8) | |
See also: IR 05000346/1996012
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION 111
Docket No:
50-346
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License No:
Report No:
50-346/96012(DRS)
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Licensee:
Toledo Edison Company
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Facility:
Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station
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Location:
5503 N. State Rte. 2
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
Date:
November 4,1996
inspector:
D. McNeil, Reactor Engineer
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D. Muller, Reactor Engineer
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Approved by:
M. N. Leach, Chief
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Operator Licensing Branch
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station
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NRC Inspection Report 50-346/96012(DRS)
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This inspection assessed the licensed operator requalification program. The inspection
consisted of reviews of training administrative procedures, medical records, requalification
training attendance records, and requalification training materials. The inspection included
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observation of certified evaluators and licensed operators during administration of the
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requalification examination. Interviews were conducted with members of the operations
and training staffs.
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The licensed operator requalification program was being implemented in accordance with
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10 CFR Part 55 requirements. The feedback process used to update the licensed operator
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requalification training program was not completely impiemented and was identified as a
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significant weakness (Section 05.4).
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Report Details
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1. Operations
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Operator Training and Qualification
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05.1 Ooeratina Historv
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Insoection Scooe (71001)
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The inspectors reviewed the following to assess the licensed operator requalification
training program's effectiveness regarding operator performance:
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NRC Inspection Report No. 50-346/95001 (SALP 11)
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Various resident inspector observations and reports regarding operator
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performance
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Licensee event reports (January 1995 through June 1996)
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Observations and Findinas
No significant errors during the inspection period were attributable to ineffective
training. The training program provided operators with skills necessary to safely
operate the Davis Besse Station.
05.2 Reaualification Examinations
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Insoection Scone (71001_)
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The inspectors reviewed the f. .!owing to assess the licensee's examination material
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quality and content:
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Training department sample plan used to developing reactor operator (RO)
and senior reactor operator (SRO) examinations
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Comprehensive written exams
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Annual operating tests (in-plant and control room job performance measures
(JPMs) and dynamic simulator scenarios)
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Observations and Findinas
T'ie examinations used by the facility were challenging and provided a good tool for
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evaluating operator meatsry of training objectives. All portions of the examination
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were developed at the right difficulty level. Although the written examination
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yuestions were wntten at the correct difficulty level, there was an insufficient
number of questions to make the written examination discriminating.
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05.3 Reaualification Examination Administration Practices
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Inspection Scope (71001)
The inspectors performed the following to assess the licensee's policies and
practices regarding requalification examination administration, simulator fidelity, and
examination security:
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Observed requalification examination administration (written examination and
operating test)
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Interviewed licensee personnel (operators, instructors, training supervisor,
and evaluators)
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Observed simulator performance
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Reviewed the licensee's administrative procedures
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Observations and Findinas
Evaluators assigned to conduct the examination were professional in their actions
and demeanor at all times. Evaluators conducting JPMs provided initiating cues and
prompts correctly. Some suggestions for improving JPM administration were made
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by the Chief Examiner to the Operations Training Supervisor. Documentation of
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crew dynamic simulator scenario participation and weaknesses was good. Although
documentation of individual operator weaknesses met minimum standards, it could
be improved to provide better feedback to the individual operators. Examination
security was demonstrated in all phases of examination administration.
05.4 Recualification Trainina Proaram Feedback Svstem
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Insoection Scone (71001)
The inspectors performed the following to assess the licensee's training program
feedback system effectiveness:
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Reviewed operator and trainer comments on the feedback system
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Reviewed recorded changes to the requalification program
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Interviewed licensee personnel (operators, instructors, training supervisor)
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Observations and Findinas
The feedback system was considered a weakness in the licensee's training program.
Although instructors adequately documented individual and crew weaknesses
during the requalification period, a mechanism for evaluating the weaknesses and
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providing that evaluation to the plant's training review committee was not
functioning. This prevented the training committee from accurately modifying the
training program to address the weaknesses that were discovered during operator
evaluations. Other portions of the feedback system, such as immediate feedback to
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operator questions during classroom and simulator training sessions, were
functioning properly.
05.5 Remedial Trainina Proaram
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insoection Scooe (71001)
The inspectors performed the following to assess the licensee's remedial training
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program effectiveness:
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Reviewed remediation training plans for one individual
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Observations and Findinas
Due to the limited amount of available material, no significant conclusions were
made in this area.
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05.6 Conformance With Ooerator License Conditions
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Insoection Scope (71001)
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The inspectors reviewed the following documents to assess the facility and operator
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licensees' compliance with 10 CFR 55.531icense condition requirements:
Records pertaining to maintaining active operator licenses
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Individual operator medical records (representative sample)
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Observations and Findinas
The inspectors reviewed operator logs and the plant watchstander proficiency list
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and determined that operators were in compliance with 10 CFR 55.53 in
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maintaining active licenses.
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Medical certifications for a sample of operators were reviewed. It was determined
that operators were in compliance with 10 CFR 55 requirements for physical
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examinations.
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05.7 Conclusions on Ooerator Trainino and Qualification
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It was determined the licensed operator requalification program was being
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implemented in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55 requirements. Adequate training
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was provided for the licensed operators to operate the Davis Besse Nuclear Power
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Station. Assessment and feedback on operator weaknesses to the Training Review
Council was determined to be a weakness.
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V. Manaaement Meetinas
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Exit Meetino Summary
The inspectors met with licensee representatives after the inspection on November
8,1996, to discuss the scope and findings of the inspection. During *he exit
meeting, the inspectors discussed the documents and processes rewmed by the
inspectors during the conduct of this inspection and the likely content of the final
inspection report. Licensee representatives did not identify any documents or
processes as proprietary.
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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
Licensee
D. Irnlay, Superintendent - Operations
W..Molpus, Manager, Nuclear Training
D. Schreiner, Supervisor, ISEG
- R. Simpkins, Supervisor, Operations Training
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S. Stasek, Senior Resident Inspector
K. Zellers, Resident inspector
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INSPECTIDN PROCEDURES US.ED
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Licensed Operator Requalification Program Evaluation
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ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
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Inadequate documentation and guidance for Shift
Managers standing watch as the Shift Supervisor or
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Assistant Shift Supervisor
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