ML20197B577

Rev 3 to MNRC-0009-DOC-03, MNRC Reactor Selection & Training Plan for Reactor Personnel

ML20197B577
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Site:	University of California-Davis
Issue date:	12/12/1997
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MNRC REACTOR SELECTION AND TRAINING PLAN FOR REACTOR PERSONNEL DOCUMENT NUMBER: MNRC-0009-DOC-03 Prepared By: 8 ._

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.;.o TABLE OF CONTENTS 1,0 SCOPE.......................................................,..........................................................4 .

1.1: General................................................................................................................4

1. 2 D e fi n it io n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A. Acade mic Tra i n in g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Biennially..............................................................................................................4 C. Licensed...................................................................................................4 D . L i ce n s i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 E . Se n io r R e a cto r Ope ra to r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

- F . R e a cto r Ope ra to r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 G.-Controls..............................................................................................................5 H. De sig nated Med Ical Examine r ... . .. . .. . . . ... . ... . .. . .. .. .. . ... . ... .. ... .. .. .. ... . . . .. . . . .. .. .. ..... ... ... 5

1. Disqualifying or Disqualifying Condition................................................................ 5 J . N u c le a r E x pe rie n ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 K. N uclea r Reg ulatory Commission (N RC) ......................... ........... ........... . . ............ 5 L. _ O n -the-J o b Tra in in g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 M . R e se a rc h R e a cto r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 N . S a fe ty- R ela ted Syste m s . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 O . S h a ll, S h o u ld , a nd M a y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 P . S o l o O pe ra ti o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.0 FUNCTIONAL LEVELS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF RESPONSIBILITY................... 6 2 .1 O rg a n iz a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 . 2 S t r u ct u re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 '

2. 3 Re s p o n s i b ilitie s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 A. Re spo nsible Comm a nde r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 B . Fa ci hty D i re cto r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 i C. P ! a cto r Ope ra'. ion s S u pe rviso r. . . .. . . ... . . ...... ... . .. . ... ... .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . 7 D. S e n io r R e a ct c O pe ra to rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 E . R e a ct o r O pe ra t o rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.0 LICENSING........................................................................................................8 3.1 General.........................................................................................................8

3. 2 F a cil ity Directo r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.3 Re a ctor Ope ratio ns S upe rvis o r . ... . ... . .. . . . .... . . . . .. . .... .. ..... .... ... . . . . . . . . .... . .... .... . .... .. .. .. 8 3.4 Se nior Re a ctor Ope rator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9

3. 5 R e a ct o r O pe rato r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4.0 I N ITI AL TRAI NI N G AN D LIC E N SI N G .. .. ....... .. ... . . .. .. . . .. .... ... .... . . . .. ....... . . . ... . . . .... ... 9 4.1Genatal...........................................................................................................9 A. Content...........................................................................................................10 B . Lice n s i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

! 4. 2 Se nior Reactor Ope rator . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1 1

4. 3 ~ R e a cto r O pe ra to r . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5.0 REQUALIFICATION AND RE-LICENSING . ..... . ... .. .... . ...............................12 5.1 G e n e ra l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-A.Schadute..................................................................................................13

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- 5.2 Evalu ation a nd Retraining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 5.3 Req ualifica tion Exa mination s .... ...... .. . . ... ... . ..... .. ... .. .. . .. . . .. ... . .. ..... .. . . ... .. .... ... .. .. . .. . 15 - .

5.4 D ocu me nt R eview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.

5. 5 R eq u a lifi ::a t io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 ,

5.6 Absence from Licen sed Fu netion s ..... . . . .. ...... . . .... ... ... .... . .. ... .. .. .. . . . ... ..... . ........... . . 15 -  :

5. 7 E x e m p tio n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6.0 MEDICAL LICENSING AND MONITORING OF LICENSED PERSONNEL..........16 c 6.1 Health Evalu atio n Res ponsibility . . . ... . ... .... .. .. . . . .. . .... .. . . . .. . .. . ... ... ... .. . . .... ..... .. . . .... ... 16 A. Ge ne ra l Aspe cts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 5 . B. Medical Examination Freq uency .... .. ... .... . .. .. ... .. ... .. .... . .. ..... . . .. ... .... . .. . ... . .... ...... 16 6.2 Health Requirements and Disqualifying Conditions............................................16 A . B a sis of R eq u ire me n t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 B . G e ne ra l R eq ui re me n t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 i

C . Disq u alifying C ond ition . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

, D. Specific Minimum Capacities Required For Medical Oualifications .................. 20 6.3 Waiver................................................................................................................21 A. Application Requirements and Criteria.... ......................................................... 21 B . Wa lv e r Ap p rova l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 l 6.4 Medical Examination Documentation ........................................................ ........ 22 l

7. 0 T RAI N I N G M ETH O D S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 7.1 General.............................................................................................................22

7. 2 S elf-S t u d y M e t h od s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3

7. 3 O n-The-J ob Train Ing Me thod . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 7.4 O t h e r M et h od s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3

8.0 DOC U M E NTATIO N AN D R E C O R D S... . . .. .. ... . .. ... . .. .. ..... . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... .. . ... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 8.1 D ocu me n t a tio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 8.2 Records............................................................................................................23 MNRC Reactor Select on and Trainmg 3 Reactor Personnel REVISION 03 -

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1,0: SCOPE 1,1 General This document provides criteria and requirements for the selection and training

. of operating personnel for the McClellan Nuclear Radiation Center (MNRC)

. reactor, it addresses the qualifications, training, initial licensing and  !

responsibilities, requalification, and re-licensing of MNRC operating personnel.

' The training program outlined in this document complies with ANSI /ANS 15.4, 1.2 Definitions

'A. Academic Training Academic training is successfully completed job level wot.  ;

. i B. Biennially Occurring every two years, interval not to exceed twenty four months from the date of the last test.

C. Licensed The written authorization issued by the NRC to an individual to carry out the dut!es and responsibilities associated with a position requiring licensing.

- D. Licensing Confirmation in writing by the NRC attesting that an individual is qualified to perform the duties of a specific job based on medical condition, experience,

. education, training, and testing.  !

E. Senior Reactor Operator

An individual who is licensed to direct the activities of reactor operators and reactor console operators.

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F. Reactor Operator An individual who is licensed to manipulate the controls of a reactor and perform' reactor related maintenance.

G. Controls

- Apparatus and mechanisms the manipulation of which directly affect the reactivity, power level, cooling confinement, or other requirementa for safe operation of the nuclear reactor.

H. Designated Medical Examiner A credentialed health care provider.

l. Disqualifying or Dbqualifying Condition Something which precludes medical approval for reactor operator licensing.

J. Nuclear Experience Experience acquired in reactor facility startup activities or operation. Experience in design, construction, maintenance, or related technical services that are job-related may also be considered. On-the-job training at the reactor facility may qualify as equivalent nuclear experience on a one-for-one time basis.

Appropriate research, or teaching, or both may be included as nuclear experience.

K, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Regulatory body that issues the license to individuals who meet the training requirements.

F - L. . On-the-Job Training A systematic, structured method using a qualified person to provide the required job-related knowledge and skills to a trainee, usually in the actual work place,

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M. Research Reactor A research reactor is defined as a device designed to support a self sustaining

- neutron' chain reaction for research, development, educational, training or experimental purposes, and which may have provisions for the production of t radioisotopes.

N. Safety Related Systems Those systems, structuros, and components that perform functions necessary, to shut down the reactor and maintain it in a safe shutdown condition, and to minimize radioactive releases to the environment.

O. Shall, Should, and May The word "shall"is used to denote a requirement; the word "should" to denote a recommendation; and the word "may" to denote permission, neither a requirement nor a recommendation.

P. Solo Operation 4 . Operation of the reactor controls including monitoring of instrumentation, during reactor operation by a single licensed Senior Reactor Operator, or Reactor Operator not under the direct observation of another Senior Reactor Operator or Reactor Operator.

2.0' FUNCTIONAL LEVELS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF RESPONSIBILITY 2.1 Organization The MNRC reactor facility is organized and administratively controlled as shown in the MNRC Technical Specifications.

2.2 - Structure The MNRC reactor facility is under the direct supervision of the Facility Director-or his/her designated attemate. The MNRC reactor operating staff consists of MNRC Reactor Selection and Training 6 Reactor Personnel REVISloN 03

the Facility Director, the Reactor Operations Supervisor, Senior Reactor Operators, and Reactor Operators.

2.3 Responsibilities A. Responsible Commander The Commander (Sacramento tir Logistics Center) shall be responsible for the MNRC nuclear reactor facility to include nuclear safety, security, operation and maintenance.

B. Facility Director The Facility Director is assigned responsibility and authority for all aspects of MNRC nuclear safety, security, operations, and maintenance. The Facility Director reports to the Responsible Commander for nuclear safety and licensing matters.

C. Reactor Operations Supervisor The Reactor Operations Supervisor is responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of Senior Reactor Operators, and Reactor Operators in the day-to-day operation of the reactor. The Reactor Operations Supervisor reports to the Facility Director. The Reactor Operations Supervisor shall be licensed to function as a Senior reactor Operator.

D. Senior Reactor _ Operators The Senior Reactor Operators are responsible for directing the activities of Recctor Operators on their assigned shift. Senior Reactor Operators report tc the Reactor Operations Supervisor E. Reactor Operators The Reactor Operators are primarily involved in the manipulation of reactor controls, monitoring of instrumentation, and maintenance of reactor related equipment. Reactor Operators report to the Senior Reactor Operator on their assigned shift.

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3.0 LICENSING 3.1 General

. MNRC reactor personnel shall have that combination of academic and performance training, job 9tated experience, health and skills commensurate with their level of responsibility and which provides reasonable assurance that decisions and actions during all normal abnormal conditions will be such that the reactor is operated in a safe manner.

Nuclear experience acquired at a nuclear power, test, research or production reactor, or critical facility may qualify on a one-for-one time basis (i.e., one year of nuclear experience for one year of research reactor experience as applicable to research reactors).

3.2 Facility Director At the time of appolatment, the Facility Director shall have an advanced

• professional degree in nuclear engineering or scientific field and experience at the senior engineering or scientific level, The position requires senior level knowledge concerning the policies and guidelines governing nuclear facilities licensing and operations.

3.3 Reactor Operations Supervisor At the time of appointment to the position, the Reactor Operations Supervisor shall have a minimum of six years of nuclear experience. The individual shall have a recognized baccalaureate or higher degree in an enginea:ng or scientific.

field Education or experience that is job-related may be substituted for a degree on a case-by-case basis. The degree may fulfill four years of the six years of nuclear experience required on a one-for-one time basis. The individual shall receive appropriate facility-specific training based upon a comparison _of the individual's background and abilities with the responsibilities and duties of the position. The Reactor Operati"s Supervisor shall also be licensed to perform the duties of a Senior Reactor Operator.

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3.4 Senior Reactor Operator At the time'of appointment to the position, the individual shall have received sufficient training at the facility or received a Senior Reactor Operator licer9 (NRC equivalent) elsewhere to satidy the requirements for licensing as a Senior Reactor Operator. The individual shall also have three years i nuclear experience. Individuals assigned to Senior Reactor Operator positions shall have a high school diploma or have successfully completed a General Education Development (GED) test. Additione' academic training % highly recommended.

3.5 Reactor Operator At the time of appointment to the position, the individual shall have received sufficient training at the facility or elsewhere to satisfy the requirements for licensing as a Reactor Operator. Individuals assigned to Reactor Operator positions shall have a high school diploma or have uccessfully completed a General Education Development (GED) test. Previous job-related expeiience or education shall also be considered. An individual's ability to successfully complete the training program for the Reactor Operator position and satisfy all job performance requirements should be deterraining factors for appointment to the position.

4.0 INITIAL TRAINING AND LICENSING 4.1 General The initial training program has been established to develop personnel qualified to operate and maintain the MNRC reactor. The content of the training shall cover the as-built and existing facility, significant facility modifications, current !

procedures, and administrative rules and regulations. Information and requirements for training of individuals to be licensed are given in the following sections.

The initial training program should take into account the previous experience ar,d training of trainees, and shall be commensurato with the level of responsibility.

After ensuring the applicant has the necessary level of competence, the MNRC Facility Director shall send applications for licensing to the NRC, by letter, at least 90 (ninety) days before the desired "aensing date. The following shall be provided with the application:

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A. Current operational procedures (normal and emergency).

B. Current learning objectives.

C. Suggested test questions (optional).

-A. Content

. The initial program herein shall carry the tralnee through documented stages of academic training and on-the-job training such that topics in the following paragraphs are adequately addressed. A trainee who manipulates the controls and performs the functions of a licensed reactor operator shall do so only under the direct supervision of personnellicensed as a Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator. The objective of the initial training program shall be to produce a candidate who anticipates conditlons, who communicates well, and

> who can perform required tasks during normal and abnormal operational situations. Licensing of a candidate is achieved after successful completion of the training and the following examinations:

1. A written examination shall be given covering, but not limited to, selected topics from the categories listed in Sections 4.2 or 4.3 (depending on the qualification the individual is seeking). The minimum acceptance score in any category shall be 70%. Failures in no more than two categories can be made up by reexamination in those specific categories. Failure in more than two categories require repeating the entire examination.

The written examination's categories should be grouped and weighted to meet the needs of the MNRC facility. The criteria that shall be used for the selection of a specific topic are the applicability to the MNRC facility and to the requirements of the job.

2. A performance examination to evaluate operational and/or maintenance skills. Performance testing shall be done under the supervision of a licensed SRO.

3. Regardless of the test results, if the individual's test results indicate a deficiency in a critical area that affects safety, security or operational functions, remedial training shall be conducted to correct the critical deficiency.

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es B. Licensing:

Examinations for licensing shall be administered to each candidate. The NRC shall administer all final licensing examinations in coordination with the Facility s Director.' The NRC may delegate this task to the Facility Director (or the Facility

- Director's designee) on a case-by-case basis. Licensing shall be granted by the NRC:

1. If the NRC administers the finallicensing examinations, then the Facility Director shall ensure that NRC has a copy of the current procedures (normal and emergency), Technical Specifications, Safety Analysis Report, facility data package (e.g., rod worth curves, equation sheets, etc.), and initial training and requalification program.

2. If the Facility Director or the Facility Director designee administers the final licensing examinations, the Facility Director shall send to the NRC all documentation on the written and operational examinations given to the candidate to include questions askad, the candidate's responses and the grading criteria used.

4.2 Senior Reactor Operator A Senior Reactor Operator shall demonstrate knowledge and skill commensurate with the additional duties and responsibilities of the position. The written examination for this position shall address selected topics from the following categories:

A. Nuclear Theory and Principles of Operation.

B. Facility Design and Operating Characteristics.

C. Facility Instrumentation and Control Systems.

D. Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency Procedures.

E. Radiological Control and Safety.

F. Technical Specifications to include bases.

G. Applicable Portions of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations.

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- 4.3 Reactor Operator i A Reactor Operator shall demonstrate knowledge and skills commensurate with the deties and responsibilities of the position. The written examination for this position shall address selected toples from the following categories:

A. Nuclear Theory and Piinciples of Operation B. Facility Design and Operating Characteristics C. Facility Instrumentation and Control Systems D. Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency Procedures E. Radiological Control and Safety F. Technical Specifications G. Apphcablo Portions of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations 5.0 REQUALIFICATION AND RE-LICENSING 5.1 General A program for the periodic requalification of licensed individuals has been established herein. The objectives of the program are to refresh in areas of infrequent operation, to review facility and procedural changes, to address subject matter not reinforced by direct use, and to improve in areas of performance by direct use, and to improve in areas of performance weakness.

The program has been designed to evaluate a candidate's knowledge and proficiency for his/her duties and retrain where necessaiy in order to improve proficiency. Emphasis is on those subjects necessary for continued proficiency.

The program takes into consideration the specialized nature and mode of operation of the MNRC reactor and the background, skill, degree of responsibility,- and participation of MNRC reactor operations personnel in related activities. The program reflects MNRC facility modifications and/or changes in procedures. Individuals kr owledgeable of the MNRC ooeration shall administer requalification examinations.

Specific features of the requalification program are:

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A. - Schedule The requalification program shall be conducted over a period of not to exceed two years (24 months) to be followed by successive two-year programs.

B. Content To formulate the basis for determining the contents of the requalification program, changes in jobs, tasks, and participaticn in related activities should be reviewed. The following shall be adhered to.

1. A comprehensive written examination covering the categories (to the extent applicable shown in 4.2 or 4.3) shall be administered biennially to determine whether weaknesses exist and to identify categories for which retraining and retesting may be required.

2. An operational examination shall be given annually that requires the Senior Reactor Operator and the Reactor Operator to demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to perform the actions nc essary to accomplish a comprehensive sample of the items listed below.

(a) Perform pre-startup procedures for the facility.

(b) Manipulate the console controls as required to operate the facility during normal and abnormal emergency conditions.

(c) Identify enunciators and condition -indicating signals and perform appropriate remedial actions.

(d) Identify the instrumentation systems and their significance.

(e) Describe the function of the facilities radiation monitoring system as it pertains to reactor operations.

(f) Demonstrate knowledge of significant radiation hazards and the steps taken to reduce personnel exposure.

(g) Demonstrate knowledge of the facility emergency plan including, as appropriate, the senior reactor operator's or reactor operator's responsibility to decide whether the plan should be executed and the duties under the plan.

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(h) Demonstrate that the senior reactor operator or reactor operator can function in the control room in such a way that the -

facility licensee's procedures are adhered to and that the limitations in it's license and amendments are not violated.

3. Licensed operators shall be trained on changes to the facility documentation, including procedures, before performing licensed duties that are affected by the changes.

5.2 Evaluation and Retraining The same scoring criteria used in the originallicensing (Section 4) shall be used for requalification and re-licensing. Additional requalification training in the form of formallectures, tutoring, self study, or on the-job training shall be based on the results of the requalification examinations. The following considerations should be used.

A. A score on written examinations equal to or greater than the acceptance criteria may require no additional training.

B. A score on the written examination below the acceptance criteria requires additional training in those where weakness or deficiencies are indicated. This retraining and retesting shall be completed prior to the candidate being re-licensed.

C. A score on the written examinatica of less than 70% requires that an evaluation by the Facility Director or designated representative be performed. The evaluation shall determine if the deficiencies require that the individual's duties be suspended pending completion of an accelerated retraining effort. The evaluation shall take into account the individual's past performance records, supervisor's evaluation and past test scores, as well as current deficiencies. Additional operational examinations may also be given to aid in the evaluation. An individual who fails to achieve a passing score upon reexamination will be suspended from performing licensed duties.

D. Regardless of the score, if the evaluation indicates a deficiency in a critical area that affects safety, training shall be administered to promptly

' correct the critical deficiency.

E. An evaluation of the performance of licensed individuals shall be documented as a minimum by a summary and judgmental statements.

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competence, and dexterity to operate the reactor and to take proper action in response to situations that may arise. Additional performance training shall be provided to correct performance weaknesses. Such additional training shall be completed prior to the conclusion of the requalification program for that individual.

5.3 Requalification Examinations The Facility Director shall ensure that the requalification examinations are being administered.

5.4 Document Review Alllicensed individuals shall review the contents of all abnormal and emergency procedures at least annually.

Alllicensed individuals shall be cognizant of MNRC facility technical specifications, design, and procedure changes in a timely manner.

5.5 Requalification The Facility Director shall certify individuals who have successfully completed the MNRC requalification program. The NRC's review of the training program will ensure personnel are meeting the requirements of the approved program.

5.6 Absence from Licensed Functions An individual who has not actively performed licensed functions for four hours per calendar quarter shall demonstrate to Facility Director or Reactor Operations Supervisor that his/her knowledge and understanding of the operation and administration of the MNRC facility are satisfactory before returning to licensed duties. This shall be accomplished through an interview and evaluation or a written or operational examination or a combination thereof. The individual shall be required to perform a minimum of six (6) hours of shift functions under the direction of a senior reactor operator.

5.7 Exemptions An operator licensee preparing and giving the biennial written comprehensive and annual oral examinations shall be exempt from those examinations.

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However, an operator licensee sh'all not be exempt from the written and oral examinations for two consecutive iterations of the written or oral examinations. ,

6.0 MEDICAL LICENSING AND MONITORING OF LICENSED PERSONNEL 6.1 Health Evaluation Responsibility-A. General Aspects The primary responsibility for assuring that medically qualified personnel are on-duty rests with the Facility Director. The health requirements as set forth herein, shall be considered to determine the physical condition and general heaith of the individualin order to perform certain assigned duties as determined by the Facility Director. Each requirement should be considered in the context of the certain assigned duties of the individual at the MNRC facility as related to the consequences of health-induced operational errors endangering public health and safety, The designated medical examiner shall be conversant with the medical requirements of this standard, B. Medical Examination Frequency Licensed MNPC reactor operators shall be examined biennially for continued medical qualification. The Facility Director may request additional examinations as indicated by new requirements in specific situations. The examining physician is the final approval authority on the type and numbers of examinations-needed to meet the requirements of this licensing /re-licensing program. A licensed physician shall perform all medical examinations. The examining physician attesting to an individual having met the medical requirements or not have met those requirements shall send a letter to the MNRC Facility of each medical examination.

6.2 Health Requirements and Disqualifying Conditions A. Basis of Requirements The physical condition and the general health of MNRC reactor operations personnel shall be such that they are capable of properly operating under MNRC Reactor Selecten and Training -16 ,

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tasks. Conditions that can cause sudden incapacitation such as epilepsy, metal-disorder, diabetes, falnting spells and defective hearing or vision are most .

serious in solo operation, but shall be considered for any operational task that may be assigned, Many of the conditions indicated above may be accommodated by restricting the activities of the individual, requiring close surveillance of the condition, imposing a temporary medical regime, or requiring a second individual to be present when the individual in question is performing certain assigned duties. As a minimum, the second individual shall be able to shut down the reactor and summon competent help.

B, General Requirements

1. Capacity The examinee shall demonstrate stability and capacity for all of the following:

(a) Mental Alertness and emotional stability, (b) Actity of senses and ability of expression to allow accurate communications by spoken, written, or other audible, visible, or tactile signals, (c) Physique, stamina, motor power, range of motion, and dexterity as needed to allow ready access to and safe execution of assigned duties.

2. Freedom From Incapacity The examinee shall be free of any of the fol!owing conditions that are considered by the designated medical oxaminer and Facility Director as significantly predisposing to incapacity for duty; (a) Mentalor physicalimpairments, (b) Any medical, surgical, or other condition or treatment, (c) Any condition, habit, or practice, which might result in sudden or unexpected loss of ability to perform duties at, required levels of--

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C. Disqualifying Condition The pc9sence of any of the following conditions, that have a very high probability of suoden or unexpected incapacitation, unless adequately compensated, shall disqualify the individual for solo operation except as noted: Laboratory tests such as ECG, blood and urinalysis, x-rays, and other tests should be ned to rule out disqualifying conditions identified in this section.

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(a) Frequent severe uncontrolled attacks of asthma within the previous two years.

(b) Tracheotomy or laryngectomy.

(c) Severe chronic pulmonary disease.

2. Cardiovascular Condition (a) Ischemic heart disease, myocardial infraction, coronary insufficiency or angina pectoris unless thorough history physical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG), and other test procedures indicate satisfactory cardiac function and rescrve.

(b) Heart failures.

(c) Arrhymia other than benip extrasystole.

(d) Prosthetic valve.

(e) Pacemaker.

, (f) Peripheralvascularinsufficiency.

(g) Arterial aneurysm.

3. Endocrine, Nutritional, Metabolic Condition (a) Diabetes mellitus. Uncontrolled diabetes, ketoacidosis,-

diabetic coma, or insuhn shock within the previous two years.

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e' and examination findings indicate assigned duties are within their physical capacity and that such duties and scheduling do not interfere with control measures for their diabetes.

(2) Stable diabetics adequately controlled by diet or oral-medication may be qualified for solo operation.

4. NeurologicalCondition

- History of epilepsy, unless the examinee has remained seizure-free for at least the previous five years with medication or has remained seizure-free during the previous two years without medication.

5. Mental Condition An established history or clinical diagnoses of any of the following:

(a) Any psychological _or mental condition that could cause impaired alertness, judgment or motor ability. Clinically significant emotional or behavioral problems shall require thorough clinical evaluation that may include psychological testing and psychiatric evaluation.

(b) A personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itk by overt bizarre, disruptive or similar acts, unless the condition has been relieved and licensed.

Otherwise, the disorder shall be disqualifying for all operations.

(c) History or threat of suicide attempt, disqualifying from all operations.

(d) History of a psychotic disorder, disqualifying from all operations.

(e) Intake of alcohol that is great enough to damage physical health, and personal or social functioning; or a condition in which alcohol has become a prerequisite to normal functioning.

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6. Medication Any medication taken in such a dosage that the taking or temporary delay of taking might be expected to resuliin very high probability of sudden incapacitation.

D. SpeGc Minimum Capacities Required For Medical Qualifications

1. Ears Puretone audiometric threshold average better than 30 dB, for speech frequencies 500,1000,2000 Hz in better ear with or without the use of a hearing aid. If audiometric scores are unacceptable, qualification may be based upon on site demonstration to the satisfaction of the facility operator of the examinee's ability to safety detect, interpret, and respond to speech and other auditory signals.

2. Eyes (a) Near and distant visual acuity 20/40 in better eye, corrected or uncorrected.

(b) Peripheral vision fields by confrontation to 120' or greater.

(c) Color vision adequate to distinguish among, red, green, and orange-yellow signallamps, and any other unique coding required for safe operation of the MNRC facility as defined by the facility director.

(d) Adequate depth perception, either by stereopsis or secondary clues as demonstrated by practical test.

3. Respiratory Free of disqualifying conditions enumerated in 6.2.C.

4. Cardiovascular Normal configuration and function including normal blood pressure with tolerance to postural changes and capacity for exertion during emergencies. The examining physician shall report whether asymmetrical neck and peripheral pulses or resting pulse rates less than 50 or more ,

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5. Musculo-skeletal Normal symmetrical structure, range of motion and power, if any impairment exists, the applicant shall demonstrate ability to effectively perform certain assigned duties.

6. Hematopoletic Normal function.

7. Lymphatic Normal Function

8. Neurological Normal central and peripheral nervous system function. Tactile discrimination (Stereognosis) sufficient to distinguish among various shapes cf control knobs and handles by touch.

6.3 Waiver A. Application Requirements and Criteria If an examinee fails to meet any of the preceding specified minimum requirements but can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the facility director complete capacity to perform assigned tasks, the designated medical examiner may recommend waiver of that portion of this standard. It is the examinee's responsibility to supply additionalinformation necessary for consideration of the granting of such a waiver. Documentation supporting the waiver shall include:

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2. Description by the facility director of specific practical tests and demonstrations of abil:ty to perform certain assigned duties which might be reasonably expected to have a very high probability to be affected by the impairment;

3. Letter from the facility director indicating that the individual can safely perform his/her assigned duties.

B. Waiver Approval Request for waivers shall be sent to the U.S. NRC. The NRC shall be the final approval authority for granting waivers. Any limitations associated with the waiver shall be detailed in the licensing letter. Examines who do not meet all requirements for either qualification or waiver for unrestricted MNRC reactor operations may be granted specifically limited approval. The following limitations shall apply:

1. A second person shall be present at the MNRC facility at all times when the individualis performing certain assigned duties. (Non-solo operation.)

2. A system of communications or checks shall be established such that the second person is alerted when assistance is needed.

6.4 Medical Examination Documentation Results of prescribed medical examinations shall be documented and the facility director shall keep records of the most recent examination.

7.0 TRAINING METHODS 7.1 General The training of MNRC reactor personnel shall take the form of academic training, performance training, and self-study. Instructors and evaluators shall have the knowledge and the ability to teach their subject matter or evaluate candidates, or both.

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Self-study methods shall be structured and include appropriate monitoring and measurement of achievement of learning ob) actives.

7.3 On-The-Job Training Method On-the-job training methods shall include instruction, followed by practice, then an evaluation of trainee's performance.

7A Other Methods Unstructured activities such as participation in facility related design arid' safety -

review groups, experimental activities, related technical presentations, and performance of maintenance and calibration activities are important contributors to operational knowledge and should be accounted for.

8.0 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS 8.1 Documentation The qu::!!f cations of licensed personnel shall be appropriately documented.

The documentation should include:

A. Education, experience, employment history, and medical / physical evaluation.

B. Training program completed.

- C. Operating procedures, training, reference material, and other documentation used in licensing and requalification.

8.2 Records Records retention of the qualification, training, retraining, examinations, and -

evalu'at' ns of each licensed individualin the organization shall be maintained by the facility director in accordance with the MNRC Technical Specifications -

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s A. Records of initial qualifying examinations and most recent written requalification examinations, consisting of the candidate's answers and '

examiner's evaluation.

B. Records of operational examinations.

C. Records of initial licensing letter issued by NRC, amendments, pertinent correspondence, and most recent re-licensing, with date D. Records of de-licensing.

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