ML20236D287
| ML20236D287 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 07/23/1987 |
| From: | Hehl C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Reed C COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8707300395 | |
| Download: ML20236D287 (10) | |
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JUL 13 1987 l
Docket No. 50-373 Docket No. 50-374 Commonwealth Edison Company ATTN: Mr. Cordell Reed Senior Vice President Post Office Box.767
- Chicago, IL 60690 Gentlemen:
SUBJECT:
OPERATOR AND SENIOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS l
In a telephone conversation between Mr. R. D. Lanksbury, Chief Examiner, and Mr. R. Crawford, Training Supervisor, arrangements were made for the administration of examinations at the LaSalle County Station.
The written and oral examinations are scheduled for the week of October 26, 1987.
I 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 Reactor Operator Licensino Examinations" at least 60 days prior to the examination date. Any' delay in receiving properly bound and indexed reference material will result in a delay in administering the examinations. Our examinations are scheduled far in i
advance with considerable planning to best utilize our limited examiner i
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. Crawford has been advised of our reference material
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requirements, the number of reference material sets that are required, and the examiners' names and addresses where each set is to be mailed.
l The facility management is responsible for providing adequate space and accommodations in order to properly conduct the written examinations., " Administration of Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing i
Written Examinations," describes our requirements for conducting these l
examinations. Mr. Crawford has also been informed of these requirements.
I In addition, to better document simulator examinations, the chief examiner 1
will have the facility simulator operator record prespecified plant conditions (i.e., plant pressure, temperature, pressurizer level, etc.),
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providing this information, along with any appeal of his simulator operating examination. Therefore, the facility training staff should
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retain the simulator examination scenario information until all candidates taking the examination have either passed the operating examination or all appeals filed by the candidates who failed the operating examination have been completed.
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l contains the Rules and Guidance that will be in effect during the administration of the written examination.
The facility management is responsible for ensuring that all candidates are aware of these Rules.
All reactor operator and senior reactor operator license applications should normally be' submitted at least 60 days p_rior to the first i
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.
to the examination dates, it is likely that a postponement will be necessary.
This request for information was approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Clearance Number 3150-0101, which expires May 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 i
Facility Review of Written Examination." Mr. Crawford has been informed i
of these requirements.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
If you have any questions
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regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact Mr. Gregory M. Nejfelt at (312)790-5528.
Sincerely, Original Signed By C. W. Hehl Charles W. Hehl, Chief Operations Branch
Enclosures:
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Reference Material Requirements for Reactor /
Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations 2.
Requirements for Administration of Written Examinations 3.
NRC Rules and Guidelines For License Examinations 4.
Facility Review Requirements See Attached Distribution RIII RI I ISI Hen (v1 Ne elt/abl B rdick m
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Licensing : Fee Management Branch Resident Inspector,. RIII-Richard Hubbard J. W..McCaffrey,. Chief, Public;
'. Utilities Division David Rosenblatt, Governor's, Office of Consumer Services-i R. Crawford, Plant Training. Manager
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m iL ENCLOSURE 1-Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reactor f
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Existing'1 earning objectives and lesson plans (including training' manuals, plant orientation manual, system' descriptions, reactor theory,.
thermodynamics, etc.).
Training materials should include all substantive written material used for preparing candidates'for initial R0 and SR0 licensing. The-written material should be inclusive'of learning objectives and the.
. details presented during lecture,.rather than outlines.
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materials should be identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed, Failure to provide comp 1.ete properly bound and indexed plant L
reference: material.will result in canceling and rescheduling.of the i l
examinations.. Training materials which include.the following should be p'rovided:
System; descriptions including descriptions of all operationally relevant. flow. paths, components, controls, and instrumentation.
System training material should draw parallels to the: actual procedures used for operating the applicable system.
- Completeand operationally useful descriptions of all safety-system interactions and, where available, B0P system' interactions under emergency and abnormal conditions, including consequences of anticipated operator error, maintenance error, and equipment failure.
Training material used to clarify.and strengthen understanding of emergency' operating procedures.
Comprehensive theory material that includes fundamentals'in j
-the area of theory of reactor operation, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow,:as well as specific _ application to actual;in plant components.
For example, mechanical theory material on pumps should include pump theory as well as descriptions of how these principles actually apply to major plant pumps and the systems in which they are installed (i.e.,
1 Reactor Coolant Pumps, all ECCS pumps, Recirculation pumps, I
Foedwater pumps, and Emergency Feedwater pumps).
Reactor Theory material should include descriptions that draw explicit ties between the fundamentals and the actual operating limits followed in the plant (i.e., reactor theory material should contain explanations how principles relate to the actual curves used by operators.to verify shutdown margin or calculate an ECP).
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' Procedure Index (alphabet.ical by subject).
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Alliadministrative procedures (as applicable to reactor operation j
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A11 -integrated plant procedures (normal 'or general ' operating l
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' Emergency procedures'(emergency instructions, abnormal-or special j
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Standing orders (important orders'that are safety related and may l
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Fuel-handling and core-loading procedures, (initial core-loading -
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Annunciatorprocedures(alarmprocedures,includingsetpoints).
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Radiation protection manual (radiation control manu'al or procedures).
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Emergency-plan implementing procedures.
- 11.. Technical Specifications.
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or flow diagrams.
- 14. Technical Data Book, and/or plant curve information as used by operators and facility precautions, limitations, and set points
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(PLS) for the facility.
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- 15. Questions and answers that licensee has prepared (voluntary by
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- 16. The following on the plant reference simulator:
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List of all readily available initialization points, b.
List of all preset malfunctions with a clear identification number. The list should include cause and effect information.
Specifically, for each malfunction a concise description of J
the expected result, or range of results, that will occur upon implementation should be 'provided. Additionally, an indication of which annunciators are to be initially expected should be given.
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A description of simulator failure capabilities for valves, l
breakers, indicators and alarms.
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Where the capability exists, an explanation of the ability to vary the severity of a particular malfunction should be i
provided, i.e., ability to vary the size of a given.LOCA or
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steam leak, or the ability to cause a slow failure of~a j
component such as a feed pump, turbine generator'or major valve (e.g., drifting shut of a main feedwater control valve).
An indication of modeling conditions / problems that may impact e.
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Identification of any known Performance Test Failures not yet completed, g.
Identification of significant differences between the simulator and the control room.
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Copies of facility generated scenarios that expose the candidates to situations of degraded pressure control (PWR), degraded heat removal capability (PWR and BWR) and containment challenges (BWR) may be provided (voluntary by licensee),
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Simulator instructor's manual (voluntary by licensee).
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Description of the scenarios used for the training class (voluntary by licensee),
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Additional material required by the examiners to develop examinations that meet the requirements of these standards and the regulations.
The above reference material should be approved, final issues and should be so marked.
If a plant has not finalized some of the material, the chief examiner shall verify with the facility that the most complete, up-to-date material is available and that agreement has been reached with the licensee for limiting changes before the administration of the examination.
All procedures and reference material should be bound with appropriate indexes or tables of contents so that they can be used efficiently.
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ENCLOSURE-2 Requirements for Administration of.
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Operator. Licensing. Branch requirements.are:
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A single ro'om shall be provided for. completing the written examination.
'i 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,.
l 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 jl responsibility of the licensee.
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Minimum spacing is required to ensure examination integrity as determined
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Minimum spacing should be one candidate per table, with 3 foot spacing between tables.
No wall charts, models, ~
j and/or other. training materials shall.be present in the examination room.
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. 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.
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The facility staff shall be provided a copy of ti,e written examination and answer key after the last candidate has completed and handed in his 4
written examination.
The facility staff shall then have five working i
days to provide' formal written comments with supporting documentation on 3
the examination and answer key to the chief examiner or to the ' regional office section chief.
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The facility 1icensee will provide pads of 8-1/2 x 11" lined paper in.
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unopened packages.for each candidate's use in completing.the examination.
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The examiner will distribute these pads to the candidates.' All reference material needed to complete the examination will be furnished by the j
examiner.
Candidates can bring pens, pencils, calculators or slide rules j
into the' examination room and no other equipment or reference material
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will be allowed.
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Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers to questions.
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NRC Rules and Guidelines for License Examinations l
During the administration of this examination the following rules apply:
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Cheating on the examination means an automatic denial of your application and could result in more severe penalties.
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.Restroom trips are to be limited and.only one candidate at a time may
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leave.
You must avoid all contacts with anyone outside the examination i
room to avoid even the appearance or possibility.of cheating.
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Use black ink or dark pencil-only to facilitate legible reproductions.
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Print your name in the blank provided on the cover sheet of the i
examination.
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Fill in the date on the cover sheet of the examination (if necessary).
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Use only the paper provided for answers.
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Print your name in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of each section of the answer sheet.
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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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Number each answer as to category and number, for example, 1.4, 6.3.
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Skip at least three lines between each answer.
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Separate answer sheets.from pad and place finished answer sheets face down on your~ desk or table.
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Use abbreviations only if they are commonly used in facility literature.
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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.
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Show all calculations, methods, or assumptions used to obtain an answer to' mathematical problems whether indicated in the question or not.
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Partial credit may be given.
Therefore, ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION l
AND 00 NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWERS BLANK.
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If parts of the examination are not clear as to intent, ask questions of the examiner only.
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When you complete your examination, you shall:
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l Assemble'your examination.as follows:-
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(3) Answer pagesLincluding figures which are a part of the answer.
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Turn in your copy'of the. examination and all pagesLused to answer'
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- Turn in all scrap paper.and:the balance of the paper.th'at.you did not use forsanswering the questions.
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Leave:thefexamination area, as defined by the examiner.
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. 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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N There shall be no review of the written examirEtion by the. facility staff
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Following the administration of the written examination, the facility staff shall be Y
provided a marked-up copy of the examination and(the answer key.
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The. facility will:have five (5) working days from Jthe. day /df $he' written.
f examination is given to provide. formal comment submitt.al.
The submittal-will be.made> to the responsibb, Regional Office by the t<ighest. level 'of : '
corporate management fyt plarWoperstions, e.g... Vice President for.
7 Nuclear. Operations..A copy of ths submittal will;be forwarded to the chief examiner, as' appropriate.. Comments not submitted within five-(5) a working days will'be considered for inclusion-in the grading process on~a case by case basis by the Regional Office rection, chief.
Should the comment submittal deadline not be met'La lo'ngtdelay for finalization of
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The-following format should be adhered to for-submittal of. specific i
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Listing of~ NRC Question, answer and reference, b.
FacilityLeomment Sypporting' documentation
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No change to the examination will be mr.de without f
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Comments made-without.a concise' facility recommendation will not be addressed.
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