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Forwards Insp Repts 50-295/97-27 & 50-304/97-27 Licensed Operator Requalification Training Program Evaluation on 971117-25.No Violations Identified.Several Concerns in Licensed Operator Requalification Program Identified
ML20199G472
Person / Time
Site: Zion  File:ZionSolutions icon.png
Issue date: 01/30/1998
From: Grant G
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To: Kingsley O
COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
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ML20199G477 List:
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50-295-97-27, 50-304-97-27, NUDOCS 9802040285
Download: ML20199G472 (3)


See also: IR 05000295/1997027

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January 30, 1998

Mr. Oliver D. Kingtley

President, Nuclear Generation Group

Commonwealth Edison Company

ATTN: Regulatory Services

Executive Towers West lli

1400 Opus Place, Suite 500

Downert, Grove, IL 60515

SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORTS 50 295/97027(OL); 50 304/97027(OL)

LICENSED OPERATOR REQUALIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM

EVALUATION

Dear Mr. Kingsley:

On November 25,1997, the NRC completed an inspection at your Zion Generating Station,

Units 1 and 2. The purpose of this inspection was to review the licensed operator

requalification program. The inspection included observation of certified evaluators and

licensed operators during administration of the annual requalification examination and

observation of the conduct of control room activities.

The inspectors concluded that conduct of operations and decorum in your control room were

effective at maintaining appropriate focus on plant status. Shift briefings were conducted in a

professional manner and were generally informative. However, the inspectors observed

instances of misunderstanding of system configuration by non-licensed operators during a shift-

briefing by a crew returning from an extended time off.

The inspectors concluded the licensed reactor operator and senior reactor operator

requalification programs were generally implemented in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55

requirements. Exemination material and operator evaluations prepared and performed by your

training staff were, in general, considered satisfactory.

No violations of NRC requirements were identified; however, several concerns in your licensed

operator requalification training program were identified. These concerns are described in the

body of this report. In particular, the issues pertaining to understanding and incorporation of

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examination security measures into a plant procedure are of most concern. These have

potential to be detrimental to the integrity of your requalification program. We encourage your I

continued efforts to enhance the training program and request that appropriate attention be

given to resolving these issues in a timely manner,

in accordance with 10 CFR 2.700 of the NRC's "Rufes of Practice," a copy of this letter and its

enclosures, will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have conceming this inspection.

Sincerely,

Original Signed by Geoffrey E. Grant

Geoffrey E. Grant, Director

3 Division of Reactor Projects

Docket Nos. 50 295; 50 304

j License Nos. DPR 39; DPR-48

Enclosure: Inspection Reports 50-295/97027(OL); 50 304/97027(OL)

cc w/oncl: M. Wallace, Chief of Staff

D. Helwig, Senior Vice President

G. Stanley, PWR Vice President

J. Perry, BWR Vice President

D. Farrar, Regulatory

Services Manager

, l. Johnson, Licensing Director

. DCD Licensing

J. Brons, Site Vice President

R. Starkey, Plant General Manager

R. Godley, Regulatory Assurance

Supervisor

, Richard Hubbard

Nathan Schloss, Economist

Office of the Attorney General

Mayor, City of Zion

State Liaison Officer t

State Liaison Officer, Wisconsin

Chairman, Illinois Commerce

Commission

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We will gladly discuss any questions you have concernhg this inspection.

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Geoffrey E. Grant, Director

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket Nos. 50 295; 50-304

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Enclosure: _ inspection Reports 50 295/97027(OL); 50-304/97027(OL)

cc w/ encl: M. Wallace, Nuclear Services

Senior Vice President

G. Stanley, PWR Vice President

J. Perry, BWR Vice President

D. Farrar, Regulatory

Services Manager

1. Johnson, Licensing Director

DCD Licensing

J. Brons, Site Vice President

R. Starkey, Plant General Manager

R. Godley, Regulatory Assurance

Supervisor

Richard Hubbard

Nathan Schloss, Economist

Office of the Attorney General

Mayor, City of Zion

State Liaison Officer

State Liaison Officer, Wisconsin

Chairman, Illinois Commerce

Commission

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