ML20212P615
| ML20212P615 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Yankee Rowe |
| Issue date: | 03/03/1987 |
| From: | Wenzinger E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Heider L YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC CO. |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20212P619 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8703160170 | |
| Download: ML20212P615 (3) | |
See also: IR 05000029/1986020
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MAR 3
1987
Docket No.50-029
Yankee Atomic Electric Company
ATTN: Mr. L. H. Heider
Vice President of Operations
1671 Worcester Road
Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
Gentlemen:
Subject: REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM EVALUATI0ri REPORT NO. 50-029/86-20(0L)
On November 5-7, 1986, the NRC audited the administration of your annual
requalification written and oral examinations ar.d reviewed selected requali-
fication training records. At the exit interview held on November 14, 1986
the preliminary results of these evaluations were discussed.
Areas examined during this evaluation are described in the NRC Region I
Requalification Program Evaluation Report which is enclosed with this letter.
Within the scope of this evaluation, the requalification training program was
found to be marginal.
Several weaknesses were identified in the Training Department's implementation
of the requalification program, including a lack of aggressive follow-up action
to areas of identified operator weakness and an inadequate Training Department
review of contractor prepared examinations. These areas of weakness are docu-
mented in Appendix A.
You are requested to respond to these concerns by
explaining what actions have been taken or are planned to improve these areas
of weakness.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of
this letter and the enclosure will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room.
Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
p Signed by i
Edward C. Wenzinger, Chief
Projects Branch No. 3
Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosure: Requalification Program Evaluation Report No. 50-29/86-20 (OL)
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APPENDIX A
The effectiveness of the training department in implementing the requirements
of the requalification training program has been identified as marginal.
Specific areas of concerns and the applicable regulatory requirements are
presented below.
References in the parenthesis are paragraphs in the Requali-
fication Program Evaluation Report 50-29/86-20 (OL).
1.
Training on recent facility and procedural changes is not provided and
evaluated on a timely basis.
10 CFR 55 Appendix A, 3.c, requires that
"each licensed operator and senior operator is cognizant of facility
design changes, procedural changes, and facility license changes."
(Sections 5 and 7)
2.
Areas of identified individual or generic weaknesses are not strength-
ened in a timely manner. The requirement to document "... any additional
training administered in areas in which an operator or senior operator
has exhibited deficiencies," is contained in 10 CFR 55 Appendix A, 5.a.
(Section 5)
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The facility review of the annual requalification written examinations is
inadequate to ensure broad coverage and technical accuracy. The written
evaluation is required by 10 CFR 55 Appendix A, 4.a, to " determine areas
in which retraining is needed ..." (Sections 3 and 7)
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