ML20151X640
| ML20151X640 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 08/17/1988 |
| From: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
| To: | Goldberg J HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER CO. |
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| NUDOCS 8808260053 | |
| Download: ML20151X640 (11) | |
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AUG l 71988 In Reply Refer To:
Dockets:
50-498/0L 88-02 50-498/0L 88-02 Houston Lighting & Power Company ATTN:
J. H. Goldberg, Greap Vice President, Nuclear P.O. Box 1700 Houston, Texas 77001 Geatlemen:
SUBJECT:
OPERATOR LICENSING GXAMINAT20NS AT SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT lSTP) FACILITY In a telephone conversation between Messrs. L. G. Weldon and J. E. Whittemore arrangemente were made for the administration of operator license examinations at the South Textis facility during the weeks of November 7 and 14,1988.
In order for NRC to meet the above schedule, it will be necessary for you to furnish the approved reference material, listed in Enclosure 1, "Reference Material Requirements for Reactor /5enior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations,"
to the extent it is available at your facility, by September 1,1988. Any delay in receiving properly bound and indexed reference material may result in a delay in administering the examinations.
Examinations are scheduled far in avvance with considerable planning required to utilize the limited examiner manpower and to meet the examination dates requested by the various facility licensees.
Therefort, missing this deadiine, even by a few days, may result in a long delay, bec:use it nay not be possible to reschedule examinations for other facility licensees. Mr. Weldon'has been advised of our reference m&terial requirements.
The facility management is responsible for providing adequate space and accomedations in order to conduct the written examinations properly.. "Administration of Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Written Examinations," describes NRC requirements for conducting these examinations. Mr. Weldon has also been informed of these requirements.
Enclosure i also contains the "Rules and Guidance" that will be in effcet during the administration cf the written examination.
The facility management is responsible for ensuring that 611 Itcense cand: dates are aware of these rules.
1 The facility staff review of the written examination will be conducted in I
accordance with the specifications in Enclosure 3. "Requirements for Facility Revlew of Writter: Examination." Mr. Weldon has been infomed of these requirements.
Reactor operator and senior reactc" operator license app'ications ior all candidates should be submitted at le st 60 days be? ore the first scheduled i
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experience of the candidates, process medical certifications, and issue examiner assignments.
If copies of the applications are not received at least 30 days before the examination date, it is likely that a postponement will be necessary. All training and qualification requirements rr.ust be met by each candidate prior to application submittal.
Until December 31, 1988, in order to allow you to modify your training program so that all training is completed prior to submission of an application, you i
are permitted to request an exemption of this certification requirement. This can be dene by lining through the language in Item 19.b on the application, NRC 1
Form 398, concerning completion of licensee requirements and by referer.cing a j
separate attachment to the application containing the following language:
j The applicant has not yet successfully completed the licensee requirements to be licensed as an Operator / Senior Operator.
However, he/she will have l
completed them prior to the examination.
Upon completion of the l
requirements, a certification to that effect will he provided as a further I
addendu.n to this applicction.
In the interim, it is requested, pursuant to 10 CFR 55.11, that the applicant be exempted from this requirement, as
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containec in 10 CFR 55.31(a)(4).
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Printed Name and Sigr.ature-Training Printed Name ar.d Signature-Senior Coordinator Management Representatin on Site j
Once the applicant completes the training requiremer.ts, an tddendum to NRC Form 395 is required. This addendum must be received prior to the examination I
date. The format and content of this addendum should read as follows.
j Addendum to NRC Form 398
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Application of Facility Name 4
Printed Name and Signature.. Training Printed Name and Signature-Senior Ccordinator Management Representative on Site This is to certify that has successfully completed the licensee requirement for licensing, as required under 10 CFR 55.31(a)(4).
This request for information was approved by tne Office of M4nagement and Budget under Clearance No. 3150-0101, which expires May 31, 1929. Coments on i
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Houston Lighting & Power Company burden and duplication may be directed to the Office of Management and Budget.
Reports Panagement Room 3208, New Executive Office Building Washington, DC 20503.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
If you have any questions regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact either Mr. J. L. Pellet, Chief Operator Licensing Section, at (817) 860-8159 or Mr. K. M. Kennedy, Operatur Licensing Examiner, at (817) 860-8147.
Sincerely.
Original Sign; gy A. B. Uc.irli L. J. Callan, Director Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosures:
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Reference Material Requirements 2.
Written Exam Administratior. Requirements and NRC Rules and Guidelines for License Examin6tions 3.
Facility Review Requirements l
cc w/ enclosures Houston Lighting & Power Company Newman & Holtringer, P.C.
ATTN:
M. A. McBurnett, Manager ATTN:
J. R. Newman, Esquire Operations Support Licensing 1615 L Street, N.W.
P.O. Box 289 Washington, D.C.
20036 Wadsworth, Texas 77483 Houston Lighting & Power Cunpany ATTN: Gerald E. Vaughn, Vice President Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 289 Wadsworth Texas 77483 Houston Lighting & Power Company ATTN:
S. L. Rosen P.O. Box 289 Wadsworth, Texas 774S3 Houston Lighting & Power Company ATTN:
J. T. Westermeier, General Manager South Texes Project P.O. Box 289 Wadsworth, Texas 77483 a
Houston Lighting & Power Company Houston Lighting & Power Company ATTN:
L. G. Weldon P.O. Box 308 Bay City, Texas 77414 Houston Lighting & Power Company ATTH:
R. W. Chewning, Chairman Nuclear Safety Review Board P.O. Box 289 Wadsworth, Texas 77483 Central Power & Light Company ATTN:
R. L. Range /R. P. Verret P.O. Box 2121 Corpus Christi, Texas 78403 City Public Service Board ATTN:
R. J. Costello/M. T. Hardt P.O. Box 1771 San Antonio, Texas 78296 City of Austin Electric Utility ATTN:
R. J. Miner, Chief Operating Officer 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704 Houston Lighting & Power Company ATTN: Licensing Representative Suite 610 Three Metro Center Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Texas Radiation Control Program Director bec to DMB (IE42) bec distrib. by RIV:
DRP RRI.0PS R. D. Martin, RA DRS SectionChief(DRP/0)
RPB-DRSS MIS System RIV File Lisa Shea, RM/ALF RSTS Operator R. Bachmann. 0GC D. Hunnicutt G. Dick, NRR Project Manager J. Whittemore G. F. Sanborn, E0 J. Pellet (2)
i ENCLOSURE 1 REFERENCE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR / SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS 1.
Existinglearningobjectivesandlessonplans(includingtrainingmanuals, plant orientation manual, system descriptions, reactor theory, thermodynamics,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 lecture rather than be in the form of outlines.
Training materials should be identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed.
Failure to provide complete, properly bound and indexed reference material will result in canceling and rescheduling of the examinations.
Training materials which include the following should be provided:
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.
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 error, maintenance error, and equipment failure.
Training material used to clarify and strengthen understanding of emergency operating procedures.
Comprehensive theory material that includes fundamentals in the area of theory of reactor operation, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow, as well as specific applications to actual in-piant components.
For example, mechanical theory material should include pump theory as well as descriptions of how these principles actually apply to major plant pumps and the system in which they are installed (i.e., reactor coolant pumps, all ECCS pumps, recirculation pumps, feedwater, and emergency feedwater pumos).
Reactor theory material should include descriptions that draw explicit ties between the fundamental and actual operating limits followed in the plant (e.g.,
reactor theory material 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).
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All administrative procedures (as applicable to reactor operation or safety).
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All integrated plant procedures (normal or general operating procedures).
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Emergency procedures (emergency instructions, abnormal, or special procedures).
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Standing orders (important orders that are safety-related and may supersedetheregularprocedures).
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Fuel handling and core loading procedures (initial core loading procedure, when appropriate).
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Radiation protection manual (radiation protection manual or procedures).
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Emergency plan implementing procedures.
- 10. Technical Specifications.
- 11. System operating procedures.
- 12. Piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical single-line diagrams, or flow diagrams.
- 13. Technical data book and/or plant curve infomation as used by operators, and facility precautions, limitations, and set points (PLS) for the facility.
- 14. Questionsandanswersthatthefacilitylicenseehasprepared(voluntary by facility licensee).
- 15. The following on the plant reference simulation facility:
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List of all readily available 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.
Additionally, an indication of which annunciators are to be initially expected should be given, c.
A description of simulator failure capabilities for valves, breakers, indicators, and :.larms.
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Where the capability exists, an explanation of the ability to vary the save rity of a particular malfunction should be provided, i.e.,
the atil ty to vary the size of a given LOCA or steam leak, or the i
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 feedwater control valve).
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An indicaticn of modeling conditions or problems that may impact the i
examination.
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Identificatfor, of unknown Performance Test Failures not yet completed, g.
Identification of significant differences between the simulator and the control room.
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Copies of facility licensee-generated scenarios that expose the candidates to situations of degraded pressure control (PWR), degraded heat removal capability (vo(PWR and BWR), and containment challenges (BWR)maybeprovided luntary by facility licensee).
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Simulator instructor's manual (voluntary by fecility licensee).
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Description of the scenarios used for 'he training class (v31untary by facility licensee).
- 16. Additional material required by the examiners to develop examinations that meet the requirements of these standards ano' regulations.
The above reference material should be approved, final issued, and so marked.
If a plant has not finalized scme of the material, the chief examiner is responsible for ensuring that the most com)lete, up-to-date material is available and that agreement has been reacled with the facility licensee for iimiting changes before the administration of the examination. All procedures i
and reference material should be bound or IN THE FORM USED BY THE CONTROL ROOM OPERATORS, WITH appropriate IMEXES or TABLES OF CONTENTS so that they can be used efficiently.
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,e ENCLOSURE 2 part I - 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 licensee ar:d/or contractor personnel during the duration of the written examination.
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the facility licensee should make arrangements for use of a suitable room at a local school, motel, or other building. Obtaining this room is the responsibility of the facility licensee.
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Minimum spacing is required to ensure examination integrity as determined by the chief a.9 miner. Minimum spacing should be one candidate per tcble, with a 3-foot space between tables.
No wall charts, models, or other training materials shall be present in the examination room.
3.
Suitable arrangements shall be made by tha facility licensee if the candidates are to have lunch, coffee, or other refreshments. These arrangements shall comply with Item 1 above. These arrangements shall be l
reviewed by the chief examiner and/or proctor.
4.
The facility licensee shall provide pads of 81/2-by 11-inch lined paper in unopened packages for each canaidate's use in completing the examination. The examiner shall distribute these pads to the candidates.
The facility licensee shall provide unmarked steam tables for candidate use as requested by the chief examiner. When requested by the chief examiner, the facility licensee shall also prepare copies of large documents (i.e. Technical Specifications, Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures. Emergency Operating Procedures, etc.) for use by the candidates. Such requests sill normally be made known to the facility licensee the working day prior to the written examination. All other reference material needed to complete the examination shall be furnished by the examiner.
Candidates may bring pens, pencils, nonprogrammable calculators, or slide rules into the examination room.
No other equipment or reference material shall be allowed.
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Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers to questions.
Part II - NRC RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR LICENSE EXAMINATIONS During the administration of this examination, the following rules apply:
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Cheating on the examination means an automatic denial of your application and could result in more severe penalties.
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Restroom trips are to be limited and only one candidate at a time may leave. You must avoid all contact with anyone outside the examination room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating.
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Use black ink or dark pencil only to facilitate legible reproductions.
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Print your name in the blank provided on the cover sheet of the examination.
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Fillinthedateonthecoversheetoftheexamination(ifnecessary).
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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 the first page of each section of the answer sheet.
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Consecutively number each answer sheet, write "End of Category
" as appropriate, start each category on a new page, write on only one side of the paper, and write "Last Page" on the last answer sheet.
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Number each answer as to category and number, for example,1.4, 6.3, etc.
- 10. Skip at least three lines between each answer.
- 11. Separate answer sheets from pad and place finished answer sheets face down on your desk or table.
- 12. Use abbreviations only if they are commonly used in facility literature.
- 13. 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.
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Show all calculations, methods, or assumptions used to obtain an answer to mathematical problems whether indicated in the question or not.
- 15. Partial credit may be given. Therefore, ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION.
DO NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWER BLANK.
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If parts of the examination are not clear as to intent, ask questions of the examiner only.
- 17. 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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- 18. When you complete your examination, you shall:
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Assemble your examination as follows:
(1) Exam questions on top.
(2) Exam aids - figures, tables, etc.
r (3) Answer pages including figures which are a part of the answer.
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Turn in your copy of the examination and all pages used to. answer the examination questions, c.-
Turn in all scrap paper and the balance of the paper that you did not use for answering the questions, d.
Leave 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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ENCLOSURE 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY REVIEW 0F WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 1.
There shall be no review of the written examination by the facility licensee staff befoie or during the administration of the examination.
Following tne administration of the written.. examination, the facility licensee staff shall be provided a marked-up copy of the examination and the answer key, 2.
The facility licensee will-have five (5) working days from the date the written examination is given to submit formal coments. The formal r
coments will be approved by the highest level of corporate management for plant operations, e.g., Vice President for Nuclear Operations, and submitted to the Region IV office with a copy to the Section Chief for Operator Licensing. Coments not submitted within five (5) working days will be incorporated into the grading process on a case-by-case basis as determined by the Section Chief.
No grading will be done until the formal coments are received and resolved.
If the formal coments are not received by the deadline, the final examination results may be delayed several weeks, since the grading may have to be rescheduled for.a later
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The following information shall be provided for each individual coment:
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NRC question number, b.
Facility licensee coment.
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Copy of supporting documentation (the reference may be cited if the document is held by the Operator Licensing Section),
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No change to the examination will be made without submittal of, or proper reference to, ccmplete, current, and approved i
reference material, i
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Coments made without a clear, concise facility licensee recomendation will not be addressed.
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