ML20150C897
| ML20150C897 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 06/22/1988 |
| From: | Julian C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | White S TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8807130201 | |
| Download: ML20150C897 (10) | |
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June 22, 1988 Tennessee Valley Authority ATIN: Mr. S. A. White Manager of Nuclear Power 6N 38A Lookout Place 1101 Market Street
. Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Gentlemen:
SUBJECT:
REACTOR OPERATOR AND SENIOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS ~
In a telephone conversation between Mr. R. G. Jones, Operator Training Section Supervisor, and Mr. D. C. Payne, NRC Region II Operator Licensing Section 2, arrangements were made for administration of th6 replacement examinations at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plart.
The written examinations are scheduled for December 5, 1988. The simulator / operating examinations are scheduled for December 6-9, 1988 r
at the Browns Ferry simulation facility.
In order for us to meet the above schedule, it will be necessary for the facility to furnish the approved reference material listed in Enclosure 1, "Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations," by June 30, 1988.
Any delay in receiving properly bound and indexed reference material will result in a delay in administering the examinations. Our examinations are scheduled far in advance with considerable planning to' utilize our present limited examiner manpower and to meet the examination dates requested by the various facilities.
Therefore, missing the June 30, 1988 deadline, even by a few days, will likely result in a long delay, because it may not be possible to reschedule examinations at other facilities. Mr. Jones has been advised of our reference material sets that are required, and tne examiners' names and addresses where each set is to be mailed. Due to the advance nature of this notification, it is requested that the facility send, not later than October 14, 1988, an update package that reflects any significant changes to the material previously provided.
The facility management is responsible for providing adequate space and accom-modations t order to properly conduct the written examinations.
Er. closure 2 "Requirement: for Administration of Written Examinations," describes our requirements 1 cor. ducting these examinations. Mr. Jones has also been informed of these requirements.
In addition, to batter document simulator examinations, the chief examiner will have the facility simulator operator record prespecified plant conditions (i.e., plant pressure, temperature, pressurizer level, etc.), for each simulator scenario.
The candidate will be responsible for providing this information, along with any appeal of his simulator operating examination.
Th3refore, the facility training staff should retain the sirulator examination scenario information until all candidates taking tne examination have either passed the cperating examinaticn or all appeals filed by the candidates who failed the operating examination have been completed.
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- Enclosure 2 also contains the Rules and Guidelines that will be in effect
- during the admiristration of.the written examination.
The fa lity management is responsible for ensuring that all candidates are aware of t:, se Rules.-
c All draft reactor operator and senior reactor operator license application information should normally be submitted at least 60 days before the first examination dates-so that we will be able to review the training and experience of the candidates, process the medical certificaticns, and prepare final examiner assignments after-candidate eligibility has been determined.
If the final application information is not received at least one week before the examination dates, it is possible that a postponement will be necessary.
- This request for information was approved by the Office of Maragement and Budget under Clearance. Number 3150-0101 which expires on May 31, 1989.
Comments on burden and duplication may be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Reports Manage' ant, Room 3208, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.
The facility staff review of the written examination will be conducted in accordance with requirements specified in Enclosure 3, "Requirements for Facility Review of kritten Examination."
Mr. Jones has been informed of these requirements, s
Thank you 'for your consideration in this matter.
If you have any questions regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact Mr. Kenneth E. Brockman, Chief, Operator Licensing Section 2, at 404/331-5594.
Sincerely, (ORIGINAL SIGNED BY C.A. JULIAN)
Caudie A. Julian, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosures:
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Reference Material Requirements 2.
Requirements for Admiaistration of Written Exams 3.
Facility Review Requfrements cc w/encis:
R. G. Jones, Training Supervisor J. G. Walker, Plant Manager bec:
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r-ENCLOSURE 1 REFERENCE MATERIAL REQU1REMENTS FOR REAc. TOR / SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS 1.
Existing learning objectives and iesson plans.(including training manuals, plant orientation manual, system descriptions, reactor theory, thermo-dynamics,etc.)
Training' materials should include all substantive written material used for-preparing candidates for initial R0 and SR0 licensing. The written material should be inclusive of learning objectives and the details presented during
.s lecture, rather than outlines. Training materials should be identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed.
Failure to provide complete, properly bound and indexed plant referenc~ material will result in canceling or rescheduling of the examinations.
Training materials which include the following should be providea; a.
System descriptions including descriptions of all operationally relevant flow paths, components, controls and instrumentation.
System training material should draw parallels to the actual procedures used for operating the applicable system.
b.
Complete and operationally useful descriptions of all safety-system interactions and, where available, B0P system interactions under emergency and abnormal conditions, including consequences of anticipated operator erre*, mainter ance error, and equipment failure.
c.
Training material used to clarify and ' strengthen understanding of emergency operating procedures, d..
Comprehensive theory material that includes fundamentals in the area of theory of reactor operation, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow, as well as specif ic application to actual in-plant components.
For example, mechanical theory material on pumps should include pump theory as well as descriptions of how these principles actually apply to major plant pumps and the systems in which they are installed (i.e., Reactor Coolant pumps, all ECCS pumps, Recirculation pumps, Feedwater pumps and Emergency Feedwater pumps). Reactor theory material should include descriptions that draw explicit ties between the fundamentals and the actual operating limits followed in.he plant (i.e., reactor theory raaterial should contain explanations of how principles relate to the actual curves used by operators to verify shutdown margin or calculate an ECP).
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Procedure Index (alphabetical by subject) 3.
All' administrativc procedures (as applicable to reactor operation or safety) 4.
_ All integratad plant procedures (nonnal or general operating proc.-Jures) 5.
Emergency procedures (emergency instructions, abnormal or special procedures) 6.
Standing ordars (important orders that are safety-related and may supersede the regular procedures) 7.
Fuel-handling ar.d core-loading procedures, (initial core-loading procedure, whenappropriate) 8.
Annunciator procedures (alarm procedures, including set points) 9.
Radiation protection manual (radiation control manual or procedures)
- 10. Emergency plan implementing procedures
- 11. Technical Specifications
- 12. System operating procedures
- 13. Piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical single-lint diagrams, or flow diagrams
- 14. Technical Data Book, and/or plant curve information as used by operators and facility precautions, limitations, and set points (PLS) for the facil ty
- 15. Questions and answers that the facility licensee has p.-epared (voluntary by facility licensee)
- 16. The following on the plant reference s;mulation facility a.
List of all readily availabie initialization points b.
List of all preset malfunctions with a clear identification number.
The list should include cause and effect information. Specifically, for each malfunction, a concise description of the expected result, or range of results, that will occur upon implementation should be provided.
Additionsily, an indication of which annunciators are to be initially expected should be given, c.
A description cf simulator failure capabilities for valves, breakers, indicators and a W ms.
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-Where the capability exists, an explanation of the ability to vary the severity of a particular malfunction should be provided, i.e., ability.
to vary the size of a given LOCA or steam leak, or the ability to cause a slow failure of a component such as a feed pump, turbine generator or
. major valve (e.g., drifting shut of a main teedwater control valve)
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An identification of modeling conditions / problems that may impact the examination f.
Identification of any known Perfor, nance Test Failures not yet completed g.
Identification of significant differences between.the simulator and
'the reference plant's control room h.
Copies of facility generated scenarios that expose the candidates to situations of degraded pressure control (PWR), degraded heat removal capability (PWR and BWR), and containment challenges (BWR) may be C
provided (voluntary by licensee) 1.
Simulator instructors manual (voluntary by licensee)
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Description of the scenarios used for the training class (voluntary by licensee)
- 17. All material different from that listed in items 1-16 that is specific to the Operator Requalification Training Program
- 18. Additional material required by the examiners to develop examinations that meet the requirements of these standards and the regulations.
- 19. A summary of Job Performance Measures (JPM)/ Job Tad Analysis (JTA) for each licensed position.
The above reference material saould be approved, final issues and should be so marked.
If a plant has not finalized some of the material, the chief examiner shall verify with the facility that the most complete, up-to-drate material is available and that agreement has been reached with the licer.i.ee for limiting changes before the administration of the exanination.
All procedures and reference material should be bound with appropriate indexes or tables of contents so ths.+. they can be used efficiently.
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4 ENCLOSURE 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 1.
A single' room shall be provided for completing the written examination.
The-location of this room and supporting restroom facilities. shall be such as to ' prevent contact with all other facility and/or contractor personnel during the' duration of the written examination, if necessary, the facility should make arrangements for the use of a suitable room at a local school, motel, or cther building.
Obtaining this ' room is the
. responsibility of the licensee.
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Minimum spacing is required to ensure examination integrity as determined by the chief examiner. Minimum spacing should be one candidate per table, with a 3-ft, space between tables.
No wall charts, models, and/or other training materials shall be present in the examination roem.
3.
Suitable arrangements shall be made by the facility if the candidates are to have lunch, coffee, or other refreshments.
These arrar.gements shall comply with item 1 above.
These arrangements shall be reviewed by the examiner and/or proctor.
4.
The facility staff shall be provided a copy of the written examination and answer key after the last. candidate has completed and handed in his written - examination.
The facility staff shall then have five working days to provide formal written comments with supporting documentation oc the examination and answer key to the chief examiner or to the regional office section chief.
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The facility licensee shall provide pads of 8-1/2 by 11 inch lined paper in unopened packages for each candidate's use in completing the examination.
l The examiner shall distribute these pads to the candidates. All reference material needed to complete the examination shall be furnished by the examiner.
Candidates can bring pens, pencils, calculators, or slide rules into the examination room, and no other equipment or reference material shall be allor:ed.
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Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers to questions.
2 NRC RVLES AND GUIDELINES FOR LICENSE EXAMINATIONS During the administration of this exarination the following rules apply:
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Cheating on the examination means an automatic denial of your application and could result.in mo.e severe penalties.
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Restrcom trips are to be limited and oni.i one candidate at a time may leave. You must avoid all contacts with anyone outside the examination room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheatina.
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Use black ink or dark pencil only to facilitate legible reprcductions.
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Print your name in the blank provided on the cover sheet of the examination.
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Use only the paper provided for answers.
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Print your name in the upper right-hand corner of each unswer sheat.
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Use abbreviations only if they are commonly used in facility literature.
8.
The point value for each question is indicated in parentheses after the question and can be used as a guide for the depth of answer required.
9.
Show all calculations, methods, or assumptions used to obtain an answer to mathematical problems, whether indicated in the question or not.
- 10. Partial credit may be given.
Therefore, ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION AND 00 NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWER BLANK.
11.
If parts of the examination are not clear as to intent, ask questions of the examiner only.
12.
You must sign the statement on the cover sheet that indicates that the work is your own and you have not received or been given assistance in completing the examination.
This must be done after the examination has been completed.
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- 13. When you complete your examination, you shall:
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Assemble your examination as follows:
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Exam questions / answers on top.
(2) Exam aids - figur(s, tables, etc.
b Turn in your copy of the examination and all pages used to answer the examination questions.
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Turn in all scrap paper and the balance of the paper that you did not use for answering the questions.
d.
Leava.the examination area, as defined by the examiner.
If after leaving, you are found in this area while the examination is still in progress, your license may be denied or revoked.
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ENCL'OSUP.E 3
' REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY REVIEW 0F WRITTEN EXAMINATION 1.
There shall be no review of the written examination by_the facility staff i
before -or during the administration of the examination.
Following the administration of the written examination, the facility staff shall be provided a marked-up copy of the_ examination and the answer key.
2.
The f acility will have five (5) working days from the day the written examination is given.to provide formal. comment submittal.
The submittal will be made to. the responsible regional office by the highest level of coporate management for plant-operations, e.g., Vice President for Nuclear Operations.- A _ copy of the submittal will be forwarded to the chief examiner, as appropriate.
Comments not submitted within five (5) working days will be_ considered for inclusion in the grading process on_a case by-case basis by the regional office section chief.
Should the comment submittal deadline not be met, a long delay for finalization of the examination results may occur.
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The following format should be adhered to for submittal of specific comments:
a.
Listing of NRC question, answer and reference b.
Facility comment c.
Supporting documentation NOTES:
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No change to the examination will be made without submittal of complete, current, and approved reference material.
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Comments made without a concise facility recommendation will not be addressed.
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