ML20236C444

Advises That Written & Oral Exams Scheduled for Wk of 880201.Util Should Furnish Ref Matl Listed in Encl 1 to Facilitate NRC in Meeting Schedule.Requirements for Conducting Exams & Rules & Guidance Also Encl

ML20236C444
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Site:	Kewaunee
Issue date:	10/23/1987
From:	Hehl C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Hintz D WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORP.
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NUDOCS 8710270188
Download: ML20236C444 (11)

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OCT 2 31987 3 Docket No. 50-305 Wisconsin Public Service E a- , i i

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Dear Mr. Hintz

SUBJECT:

OPERATOR AND SENIOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS In a telephone conversation between Mr. F. Stanaszak, Kewaunee Training Manager, i and Mr. D. Shepard, Region III Operator Licensing Examiner, arrangements were ,

made for the a6 ministration of examinations at the Kewaunee Nuclear Power Station.

The written and oral examinations are scheduled for the week of February 1, 1988.

In order for us to meet this schedule, it will be necessary for the facility to furnish the approved reference material listed in Enclosure 1 " Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reacte? Operator Licensing Examina-tions" at least 60 days prior to the examination date. Any delry in receiving properly bound and indexed reference material will result in a delay in "

administering the examinations. Our examinations are scheduled far in advance with considerable planning to best utilize our limited examiner manpower and to meet the examination dates requested by the various facilities. Therefore, ,

missing the deadline, even by a few days, will likely result in a long delay  !

since it may not be possible to reschedule examinations at other facilities.  !

Mr. Stanaszak has been advised of our reference material requirements, the number of reference material sets that are required, and the examiners' names and addresses where each set is to be mailed.

The facility management is responsible for providing adequate space and accommodations in order to properly conduct the written examinations.

Enclosure 2, " Administration of Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing 4 Written Examinations," describes our requirements for conducting these j examinations. Mr. Stanaszak has also been informed of these requirements.

In addition, to better document simulator examinations, the chief examiner l will have the facility simulator operator record prespecified plant '

conditions (i.e., plant pressure, temperature, pressurizer level, etc.),

for each simulator scenario. The candidate will be responsible for providing this information, along with any appeal of his simulator operating examination.

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l LTherefore, the facility training staff'should retain the' simulator examination.

scenario,information until all. candidates taking the-examination have either' i passed tLe operating examination or all appeals _ filed by the candidates who- 3

-failed the operating examination have been completed. L Enclosure 3'contains the Rules and Guidance that will be in effect during -

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of-the written examination. .-The facility management _is responsible"for_ ensuring that all. candidates are aware'of these Rules.

i All reactor operator andl senior. reactor operator license. applications

.should normally be submitted at least 60 days prior to the first examination dates'so that we will be'able to. review the training and experience of the candidates, process the medical: certifications, and

prepare final ' examiner assignments after candidate eligibility has been determined. .If the applications are not received at'least 30 days prior

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i 4to the examination dates,-it is~likely1that a po aponement will be 'l necessary. l 1

ThisErequest for.-information'was' approved by_the~0ffice of Management. i

'and Budget under Clearance: Number 3150-0101, which expires Mcy 31, 1989.

' Comments on burden and duplication'may be directed to the Office'of' Management and Budget, Reports Management Room 3208, New Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20503.

The facility. staff review of the written examination will be conducted in accordance.with requirements specified in Enclosure 4, " Requirements for Facility Review of Written Examination." Mr. Stanaszak has been informed of these requirements.

Thank you for-your. consideration in this matter. If you have any questions- j regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact D._ Shepard at.(312) 790-5684.

Sincerely, Original Signed Dy, C. L Hohl _;

Charles W. Hehl, Chief I Operations Branch

Enclosures:

1. Reference Material Requirements for' Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations-

2. ' Requirements for, Administration 4 of Written Examinations

3. NRC Rules and Guidelines For License Examinations

4. ' Facility Review-Requirements i See Attached Distribution V

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Licensing Fee Management Branch Resident Inspector,~RIII-Virgil.Kanable, Chief-

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Lawrence-J. McDonnell, Chief:

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WI' Department of Health and Social Services, Division of' Health-F.'Stanaszak,. Plant Training Manager cc w/o enclosures; T. Quary, Project Manager, NRR JJ'N. Hannon, Branch Chief, OLB ,

R. DeFayette, Section Chief, DRP R. W. Cooper, NRR i

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ENCLOSURE 1 Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reactor I Operator Licensing Examinations

1. Failure to provide complete, properly bound and indexed ~ plant reference material will result in canceling and rescheduling of the examinations.

2. Training material should include all substantive written material used for' preparing candidates for initial R0 and SR0 licensing.

3. The written material should include learning objectives and the details presented during lectures, rather than outlines.

4. Training material and procedures should be identified by plant and unit-along with appropriate indexes or table of. contents. '

5. The reference material and procedures should be approved,-final' issues,. .

and should be so marked.

6. If the facility is in the process of revising some of.the material, the material received by the Commission will be used for the examination.

3 Any material under revision, upon-receipt of this letter, must be finalized when'the required material is submitted.

7. The following training materials shall be provided:

a. System descriptions.

System descriptions should include descriptions of all operationally relevant flow paths, components, controls, and instrumentation.

b. Existing system learning objectives and lesson plans.

System training matt ~ % should draw parallels to the actual procedures used for operating the applicable system.

c. Complete and operationally useful descriptions of all safety-system interactions,

d. Where available, Balance-of-Plant system interactions under '

emergency.and abnormal conditions, including consequences of anticipated operator error, maintenance error, and equipment failure.

e. Comprehensive theory material that includes fundamentals in the area of theory of reactor operations, heat transfer and fluid flow, and specific application to actual in plant components, i

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• Thermodynamics learning objectives and lesson plans.

For-example, mechanical theory material on pumps should include pump theory as well as descriptions of how these principles 3 actually apply to major. plant pumps and systems in which they are installed i.e., Reactor Coolant pumps, all ECCS pumps, J Recirculation pumps, Feedwater pumps, and Emergency Feedwater pumps.

• Reactor theory learning objectives and lesson plans.

For example, Reactor Theory material should include descriptions that draw explicit ties between the fundamentals and actual operating limits followed in the plant i.e.,

reactor theory material should contain explanations of how principles relate to the actual curves used by operators to verify shutdown margin or calculate an ECP.

f. Training manuals,

g. Plant orientation manual,

h. Training material and learning objectives used to clarify and strengthen understanding of emergency operating procedures.

i. Procedure inaex (alphabetical by subject).

J. All applicable reactor operating and safety administrative i procedures.

k. A table of contents for all facility administrative procedures.

1. All integrated plant operating procedures (normal and general operating procedures),

m. Emergency procedures (emergency instructions, abnormal or special procedures).

n. Standing orders (important orders that are safety-related and may supersede the regular procedure),

o. Fuel handling and core loading procedures (initial core loading procedures, when appropriate).

p. Annunciator procedures (alarm procedures, including set points).

q. Radiation protection manual (radiation control manual or procedure).

r. Emergency plan implementing procedures. l

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.  : Questions ?and! answers : prepared ;by the' facility '(voluntary _by the _ ,

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.aab ECCS system.Survei.11ance procedures required by' Technical. _

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• List.of all..available initialization points.

'* List.of.all present malfunctions with a clear identification number. 'This list should include cause and effect information' .

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and a list of which annunciators are to be in'tially' expe'cted.

-*' Specifically,: for:each malfunction, a concise. description of the expected: result, or rt.nge of results,lthat:will occur.upon '

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• A description of simulator fai_ lure capabilities for valves, breakers, indicators and alarmsn n q

• Where the capability exists,'an explanation of the ability 5 to vary the severity of.a particular malfunction should be provided, i;"e., ability to vary the size of a LOCA or steam-leak,_or.the' ability to cause'a slow. failure of a component.

such as-_'a feed water pump, turbine generator or major valve.

For' example ,'the' drifting shut of a main feed water regulating )

valve.

• A list of modeling conditions or. simulator problems that may impact the. examination.

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• Identification of any known performance test failures not yet i completed. l

• Copies of facility generated scenarios that expose the candidates to situations of degraded pressure control (PWR), l degraded heat removal capacity (PWR and BWR), and containment i challenges (BWR).

• Simulator instructor's manual. (voluntary by the facility)

• Description of the scenarios used for the training class.

8. Additional material required by the examiners to develop examinations that meet the requirements of these standards and the regulations.

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ENCLOSURE 2 Requirements for Administration of Written Examinations i

Operator Licensing Branch requirements are:

1. A single room shall be provided for comp 1.eting the written examination.

The location of this room and supporting restroom facilities shall be-such as to prevent contact with all other-facility and/or contractor personnel during the duration of the written examination. If necessary, the facility should make arrangements for the use of a suitable room at a local school, motel, or other building. Obtaining this room is the responsibility of the licensee.

2. Minimum spacing is required to ensure examination integrity as determined ,

by the chief examiner. Minimum spacing should be one candidate per table, with 3. foot. spacing between tables. No wall charts, models, and/or other training materials shall be present in the examination room.

3. Suitable arrangements are to be made by the facility if the candidates ,

are to have lunch, coffee, etc.

These arrangements shall comply with '

Item 1 above. These arrangements will be reviewed by the examiner and/or proctor.

4. The facility staff shall be provided a copy of the written examination and answer key after the last candidate has completed and handed in his <

written examination. The facility staff shall then have five working j days to provide formal written comments with supporting documentation on the examination and answer key to the chief examiner or to the regional office section chief.

5. The facility licensee will provide pads of 8-1/2 x 11" lined paper in unopened packages for each candidate's use in completing the examination.

The examiner will distribute these pads to the candidates. All reference material needed to complete the examination will be furnished by the examiner. Candidates can bring pens, pencils, calculators or slide rules into the examination room and no other equipment or reference material will be allowed.

6. Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers to questions.

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ENCLOSURE 3 NRC Rules and Guidelines for License Examinations During the administration of this examination the following rules apply:

'1. Cheating on the examination means an automatic denial of your application and could result in more severe penalties.

2. Restroom trips are to be limited and only one candidate at a time may leave. You must avoid all contacts.with anyone outside the examination room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating, i 3. Use black ink or dark pencil only to facilitate legible reproductions.

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4. Print your name in the blank provided on the cover' sheet of the 5 examination.

5. Fill in the date on the cover sheet of the examination (if necessary).

6. .Use only the paper provided for answers.

7. Print your name in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of each section of the answer sheet.

8. Consecutively number each answer sheet, write "End of Category " as appropriate, start each category on a new page, write on only one side of the paper, and write "Last Page" on the last answer sheet.

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9. Number each answer as to category and number, for example, 1.4, 6.3.

10. Skip at least three lines between each answer.

11. Separate answer sheets from pad and place finished answer sheets face down on your desk or table.

12. Use abbreviations only if they are commonly used in facility literature.

13. The point value for each question is indicated in parentheses after the question and can be used as a guide for the depth of answer required.

14. Show all calculations, methods, or assumptions used to obtain an answer to mathematical problems whether indicated in the question or not.

15. Partial credit may be given. Therefore, ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION AND 00 NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWERS BLANK.

16. If parts of the examination are not clear as to intent, ask questions of the examiner only.

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17. You must: sign the statement on the cover. sheet that indicates that the I work is your own and you have not received or been given assistance in l completing the examination. This must be done after the examination has been completed. l J

18. When you complete your' examination, you shall:

a. Assemble your examination as follows:

1 (1) Exam questions on top. 1 (2) Exam aids - figures, tables, etc.

(3) Answer pages including figures which are a part of the answer.

b. Turn in your copy of the examination and all pages used to answer the' examination questions.

c. Turn in all scrap paper and the balance of the paper that you did not use for answering the questions.

d. Leave'the examination area, as defined by the examiner. If after leaving, you are found in this area while the examination is still in progress, your license may be denied or revoked.

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-REQUIREMENTS.FOR-FACILITY REVIEW 0F WRITTEN. EXAMINATION ~

1.L There shall be no' review of the' written 1 examination by the' facility' staff

'before or during the' administration'of the examination.' Following the

-administration of;the written examination, the facility staff shall be. ]

provided.a' marked-up copy _of the examination and the answer' key, i

L 2. , :The facility will have five (5) working days fromLthe day of the written ]

examination'is given.to.' provide formal, comment submittal.' The' submittal- '

will be made to the responsible Regional Office by the~ highest level of

, corporate management for plant operations, e.g., Vice President for

. Nuclear Operations. -A copy of the submittal will.-be forwarded ~to the.

chief examiner, as appropriate. . Comments.not submitted within five (5)-

. working days will~be considered for inclusion..in the grading. process on a case by-case = basis by the. Regional Office section: chief... Should the- '

comment' submittal. deadline.not be met, a long. delay for finalization of

-the examination,results:may. occur.

3. The following format should be adhered to for submittal df' specific

9.  : comments:

a. Listing of NRC Question, answer and reference. 4

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b. Faci _lity comment-q

c. Sup' porting documentat. ion-

. NOTES: (1). No change to the examination will be made without submittal of complete, current, and approved reference material.

(2) Comments made without a concise facility recommendation will not be addressed.

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