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%f.@.... ), p MEMORANDUM FOR: Richard W. Starostecki, Director Division of Project & Resident Programs, RI John A. Olshinski, Director Division of Engineering & Operational Programs, RII R. Lee Spessard, Director Division of Engineering, RIII Richard P. Denise, Director Division of Resident Reactor Project and Engineering Programs, RIV Thomas W. Bishop, Director Division of Reactor Safety and Projects, RV FRON: Hugh L. Thompson, Jr., Director Division of Human Factors Safety Office of Nuclear Reactor a plation
SUBJECT:
ADMINI RATION OF OPERATING TESTS PRIOR TO INITIAL CRITICALITY (10 CFR 55.25) c Enclosed for your information is an OGC memorandum to Comissioner Gilinsky that concludes that the current staff practice of administering simulated operating tests prior to initial cA ticality to individuals who have not had
" extensive actual operating experience at a comparable reactor" is not consistent with the terms of 10 CFR 555.25(b). A review by ELD of the staff's implementation of this regulation has reached a different conclusion, and a Commission meeting on this matter is scheduled for Friday, April 13, 1984.' No changes to our current practice is required at this time, and we wilL advise you of the outcome of the Commission meeting. If you have any
, questions, do not hesitate to contact me or Don Beckham, Chief, Operator E Lic1msing' Branch.
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Enclosure:
Memorandum from J. Fitzgerald to Commissioner Gilinsky dated 4/6/84 W{-
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