ML20212M890

Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Operator Requalification Program,Submitted on 860602 as Part of License Renewal Application.Revised Program to Include Addl Info Requested within 30 Days of Ltr Receipt

ML20212M890
Person / Time
Site:	University of New Mexico
Issue date:	08/21/1986
From:	Berkow H Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Busch R NEW MEXICO, UNIV. OF, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
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NUDOCS 8608270373
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s . August 21, 1986 Docket No. 50-252 ,

Dr. Robert D. Busch Chief Reactor Supervisor Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Department University of New Mexico Albuquer,que, New Mexico 87131

SUBJECT:

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXIC0 OPERATOR REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM REVIEW The staff has completed its initial review of the University of New Mexico Operator Requalification Program submitted on June 2,1986 as part of your license renewal application. The program was reviewed against the requirements of Appendht A to 10 CFR 55 and the criteria set forth in ANSI /ANS 15.4-1977, "American National Standard, Selection and Training of Personnel for Research Reactors". .

Our review has indicated the need for the additional information requested in the enclosure. Accordingly we request that you revise the program to include the additional informatio.9 within 30 days of the date of this letter.

Following receipt of your revisions, the staff will continue its review.

If you have any questions, please contact John Dosa, our Project Manager for your facility, at (301) 492-8207. s The reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements contained in this letter affect fewer than ten respondents; therefore, OMB clearance is not required under P.L.96-511.

Sincerely, original signed by Herbert N. Berkow, Director Standardization and Special Projects Directorate Division of PWR Licensing-B Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

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• August 21, 1986 Docket No. 50-252 Dr. Rotiert D. Busch

. Chief Reactor Supervisor

Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Department University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131

Dear Dr. Busch:

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SUBJECT:

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO 0FERATOR REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM REVIEW The staff has completed its initial review of the University of New Mexico Operator Requalification Program submitted on June 2,1986 as part of your license renewal application. The program was reviewed against the requirements of Appendix A to 10 CFR 55 and the criteria set forth in ANSI /ANS 15.4-1977, "American National Standard, Selection and Training of Personnel for Research Reactors".

Our review has indicated the need for the additional information requested in the enclosure. Accordingly we request that you revise the program to include the additional information within 30 days of the date of this letter.

Following receipt of your revisions, the staff will continue its review.

If you have any questions, please contact John Dosa, our Project Manager for your facility, at (301) 492-8207.

The reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements contained in this letter i

affect fewer than ten respondents; therefore, OMB clearance is not required i under P.L.96-511.

Si cerely, b

H rbert N. Berkow, Director l Standardization and Special l Projects Directorate Divisicn of PWR Licensing-B l Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/ enclosure:

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( . Enclosure University of New Mexico, AGN-201M Reactor Docket No. 50-252 Operator and Senior Operator Requalification Program Request for Additional Information

1. Lectures - The lecture program topics should also include instrumentation and controls and review of applicable portions of Title 10, Chapter I Code o,f Federal Regulations.

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Reference - Section 6 of ANSI /ANS 15.4 an'd Appendix A of 10 CFR 65.

2. On-the-Job Training - The program contains provisions for periodic review.

of any changes to procedures, design or license changes. It is reconsnended that you add a provision for timely review of changes and information from the facility or other applicable sources. An example is Generic Letter 86-11, " Distribution of Products Irradiated in Research Reactors".

3. Evaluation - The program contains provisions for annual written examinations including passing criteria and provisions for accelerated' trairing. The program must also provide for periodic observation of individual performance, prov'isions to correct any weaknesses and, if necessary, provisions for accelerated training.

Reference - Section 6 of ANSI /ANS 15.4 and Appendix A of 10 CFR 55.

4. Additonal Comments and Recommendations Many research and power reactor requalificatio.n programs contain ,

provisions for returning to an active status if a licensed operator

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or senior operator exceed the conditions in 10 CFR 55.31(e). You should consider addition of this feature in your program.

Many requalification programs also provide waivers for licensed ,

personnel who develop and administer requalification written examinations and conduct performance evaluations. The NRC has ,

approved the waiver provision providing there are other means of

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evaluating the individual who has been waived or the program contains provision for rotating personnel who are eligible for waiver.

Accelerated training and evaluations should be included in the program records.

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