ML20142A271

From Ajohnson, Part 55 Exemption Request for Research and Test Reactors/Non-Power Reactors - Redacted (Public)

ML20142A271
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Site:	University of Maryland
Issue date:	05/13/2020
From:	Andrea Johnson Univ of Maryland - College Park
To:	Michele Desouza NRC/NRR/DANU/UNPO
Schuster W, NRR/DANU/UNPO, 301-415-1590
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Amber Johnson To:

DeSouza, Michele Cc:

Montgomery, Cindy

Subject:

[External_Sender] Re: Re: Part 55 phone discussion Date:

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:19:57 PM Attachments:

image002.png HiMichele and Cindy, It worked! The form was submitted.

Thanks for your help!!

Amber On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 1:55 PM DeSouza, Michele <Michele.DeSouza@nrc.gov> wrote:

Amber,

Please try again and let us know if it works. Technical folks got in contact with the developer and there was something down but should be ok now. I just worked for me.

We really appreciate you letting us know that it was not working.

Thank you, Michele

From: Amber Johnson <ajohns37@umd.edu>

Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:29 PM To: Montgomery, Cindy <Cindy.Montgomery@nrc.gov>

Cc: DeSouza, Michele <Michele.DeSouza@nrc.gov>

Subject:

[External_Sender] Re: Part 55 phone discussion

HiCindy and Michele, So I tried to use the portal today and received an error message.

Part 55 Exemption Request for Research and Test Reactors/Non-Power Reactors

[Current Month and Day]

1. Submitter Name/Title Amber Johnson/Director

2. Email Address ajohns37@umd.edu

3. Licensee/Organization University of Maryland

4. Facility Name Maryland University Training Reactor

5. Docket Number 50-166

6. Licensee Number R-70

7. Project Manager C. Montgomery

8. Need by Date 2020-06-01

9. For a requalification exemption check the YES box and provide the requested information in questions 10-16. If you are not filing for a requalification exemption check the NO box and proceed to question 17.

NO

10. Arequest for exemptionfrom the not to exceed two years requirement for the requalification program in 10 CFR 55.59(c)(1);

[10. Arequest for exemptionfrom the not to exceed two years requirement for the requalification program in 10 CFR 55.59(c)(1);]

11. Requalification Program Requirements:Arequest for exemption for operators and senior operators from the requirements in 10CFR 55.59(a)(1) and in 10 CFR 55.59(a)(2) for the purpose of allowing delay of these requalification program requirements during the COVID-19 PHE;

[11. Requalification Program Requirements:]

12. Requalification Program Requirements:A statement that the tests and exam will be provided after the end of the PHE, but before the end of the calendar year (December 31, 2020).

[12. Requalification Program Requirements:]

13. Requalification Program Requirements:A statement that the facility licensee has modified or will, prior to the effective date of any exemption that is granted, modify its requalification program so that it will provide for training and evaluations of operator knowledge, skills, and abilities during the time when the biennial written exams and annual operating tests would have been scheduled to occur; and

[13. Requalification Program Requirements:]

14. Requalification Program Requirements:a statement that the facility licensee, in conjunction with the training program, will continue to evaluate operator performance in the plant and control room to identify and correct operator performance issues in a timely manner. If such a program does not exist, then provide a statement that the facility licensee will implement, prior to the effective date of any exemption that is granted, a program to evaluate operator performance in the plant and control room to identify and correct operator performance issues in a timely manner.

[14. Requalification Program Requirements:]

15. Does your requalification program schedule conform to 55.59(c)(1), (i.e. not-to-exceed two years)?

[15. Does your requalification program schedule conform to 55.59(c)(1), (i.e. not-to-exceed two years)?]

16. If you answered NO to question 15, please state your requalification program schedule:

[16. If the you answered NO to question 15, please state your requalification program schedule:]

17. For amedical exemptioncheck the YES box and answer questions 17 and 18. If you are not filing for a medical exemption check the NO box and proceed to question

19.

YES

18. Medical Requirements:a request for exemptionfrom 10 CFR 55.21, 55.53(i), and, if applicable, 55.57(a)(6), and the names and docket numbers of the operators and senior operators for whom the exemption is being requested; and

19. Medical Requirements:adescription of the interim compensatory measures that the facility licensee is using to address delay in receipt of recommendations from a licensed physician concerning the operators health. For example, the facility licensee, in coordination with the operator, might elect to have the operators partially examined, e.g., an assessment of the operators responses on an ANSI-standard-based questionnaire about medical history without an in-person examination.NOTE:Identify the version (i.e., either 1983, 1996 or 2013) ofANSI/ANS 3.4, "Medical Certification and Monitoring of Personnel Requiring Operator Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants," or ANSI/ANS 15.4, Selection and Training of Personnel for Research Reactors, that will be used.

An assessment of the operator's responses on an ANSI/ANS 15.4 Selection and Training of Personnel for Research Reactors 2016 based medical history questionnaire will be discussed on a telemedicine appointment with a licensed physician.

20. For alicensed operator exemptioncheck the YES and provide the requested information in questions 21-23. If you are not filing for a medical exemption check the NO box.

YES

21. Licensed Operator Active Status for RTRs Requirements:A request for exemptionfrom the minimum of four hours per calendar quarter requirement normally needed to maintain active status under 10 CFR 55.53(e);

We request an exemption from the minimum of four hours per calendar quarter requirement normally needed to maintain active status under 10 CFR 55.53(e).

22. Licensed Operator Active Status for RTRs Requirements:a description of the alternative measures (e.g., refresher training on operating procedures) being used for the hours under the four-hour minimum of 10 CFR 55.53(e); and The Director shall certify, and document completion of the measures listed above.

23. Licensed Operator Active Status for RTRs Requirements:a statement that an authorized representative of the facility licensee will certify completion of alternative measures.

1. We shall conduct periodic program training lectures totaling up to at least 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> per calendar quarter.

a. These trainings shall be in addition to our Requalification Program, and cover topics such as: emergency scenarios, instrumentation and controls systems, reactor theory, radiation safety, auxiliary systems, conduct of operations, and experiments.

b. We will offer these lectures remotely until the PHE is ended. All operators are

required to attend the lectures or watch the recordings.

2. We shall continue to evaluate operator performance in the reactor facility and control room to identify and correct operator performance issues in a timely manner.