ML20235T155
| ML20235T155 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Dresden  |
| Issue date: | 02/27/1989 |
| From: | Hick J AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| References | |
| FRN-53FR52716, RULE-PR-50, RULE-PR-55 53FR52716-00121, 53FR52716-121, NUDOCS 8903080172 | |
| Download: ML20235T155 (1) | |
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. Washington, DC 20555 Attentions Docketing and Service Branch
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Sirs:'
I am writing to coment on proposed rule changes to 10CFR Parts 50 and.55; Education and Experience Requimnents for Senior Reactor Operators,and Supervisors at Nuclear Power Plants.
-It is my opinion that the alternatives ptvr4>ed will not further ensure the protection of the public nor will it enhance the capability of the operating-staff to respond to accidents or restore the reactor to c. nsfe
'and stable condition. Neither alternative should be enacted as rule.
My greatest objection to both alternatives is that they would' eventualy reduce to nothing the number of Reactor Operators (Ros) advancing to Senior Operator (Sos). Contrary to the' timas stated in the notice, it typicaly would take an RO 7 to 8 years to obtain a BS degree while continuing to work on a rotating shift as an RO. Few people find themselves in a position to make this type of commitment for that amount of time. The net result would be sos'obtained by hiring and training degreed individuals with little operating experience, reducing the operating experience level of sos. This will block career advancement at the RO level. This career stagnation at the RO level will make it nore difficult to find motivated people to fill both Auxiliat,f Operator (10) and RO positions.
Both alternatives to the proposed rule change provide no enhancement of reactor safety. Both alternatives will reduce the experience level of sos. Both alternatives will cause career stagnation and' animosity anong Ros and A0s. For these reasons neither alternative should t= enacted as rule.
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