ML20238D588

Advises That Written & Oral Operator & Senior Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 871207.Ref Matl Listed in Encl Required 60 Days Prior to Exam.Space Requirements, Rules & Guidance & Review Requirements Also Encl

ML20238D588
Person / Time
Site:	Quad Cities
Issue date:	09/08/1987
From:	Hehl C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Reed C COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
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NUDOCS 8709110270
Download: ML20238D588 (11)

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Docket'No.~50-254.

Docket No.~ 50-265 Commonwealth Edison Company-

' ATTN: Mr. Cordell . Reed .

Senior Vice. President Post Office Box 767 Chicago, IL 60690-

SUBJECT:

OPERATOR AND SENIOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS In a telephone conversation on September 1, 1987 between Mr. Jeff Neal, and Mr. G. M. Nejfelt, arrangements were made for the administration of examinations at the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station.

The written and oral examinations are scheduled for the week of December 7, 1987.

'Inl 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 m . Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing

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 ad4inistering the examinations. Our examinations are' scheduled far in advance with considerable planning.to best utilize our limited examiner manpowr 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. Neal has been advised of our reference material requirements, the number'of reference material sets thatare 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 Written Examinations," describes our requirements for conducting these examinations. Mr. Neal has also been informed of these requirements.

Enclosure 3 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 prior to the first examination dates so that we will be able.to review the training and 8709110270 870908 DR ADOCM 0 24 I{ ]

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experience of the candidates, process the medical certifications, and prepare final examiner assignments after candidate eligibility has been determined. If the appitcations are not received at least 30 days prior to the examination dates, it is likely that a postponement will be l

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 Rnom 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. Neal has been informed of these requirements.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact G. M. Nejfelt at (312) 790-5528.

Sincerely, Of'ginal Signed By C, W..Hohl Charles W. Hehl, Chief Operations Branch

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

2. Requirements for Administration of Written Examinations 1 3. NRC Rules and Guidelines For License Examinations

4. Facility Review Requirements See Attached Distribution RIII RIII RI Neji'elt/ib

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Distribution s cc w/ enclosures: i D. Butterfield, Nuclear Licensing Manager R. L. Bax, Plant Manager DCS/RSB (RIDS)

Licensing Fee Management Branch Resident Inspector, RIII Richard Hubbard J. W. McCaffrey, Chief, Public '%

Utilities Division J. Neal, Plant Training Manager cc w/o enciosures:

T. Ross, Project Manager, NRR J. N. Hannon, Branch Cheif, OLB M. A. Ring, Section Chief, DRP R. W. Cooper, NRR s

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

'1. Existin'g learning objectives and lesson plans (including training

". manuals, plant orientation manual, system descriptions, reactor theory,

' thermodynamic, 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. Training materials should be identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed.

Failure to provide complete properly bound and indexed plant reference material willfresult in canceling and rescheduling of the examinations. Training materials khich include the following should be provided:

• Systemdescriptionsincludingdescrikionsofall6ptrationally i relevant flow paths, components, controls, and instrumentation. <

System training material should draw parallels to the actual f procedures used for operating the applicable system.

• Complete and operationally useful descriptions of all safety-system interactions and, ..here available,.60P system interactions under einergency 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 r. hat includes fundamentals in the area of theory of reactor operation, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow, as well as specific application to actual in plant componencs. 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.,

Reactor Coolant Pumps, all ECCS pumps, Recirculation pumps, Feedwater 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 l used by operators to verify shutdown margin or calculate an ECP).

>2. Procedure Index (alphabetical by subject).

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1' l 3. All administrative procedures (QAPs) as applicable to reacter operation or safety. Specifically include in these QAPs, procedures pertaining to: Shift turnover, operating logs, jumper / lifted leads, tagging /

clearance, key control, and Operations control of maintenance.

4. All integrated plant procedures (normal or general operating procedures).

5. Emergency procedures (emergency (QEPs) abnormal (AQPs) and special procedures).

6. Standing orders (important orders that are safety related and may supersede the regular procedures).

7. Fuel-handling and core-loading procedures, (initial core-loading procedure, when appropriate).

8. Annunciator procedures (alarm procedures, including set points). t

9. Radiation protection nanual (radiation control manual or procedures).

10. Emergency plan implementing mocedures.

11. Technical Specifications.

12. System operating procedures.

13. Piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical single-line diagrams, or flow diagrams.

14. Technical Data Book, and/or plant curve information as used by operators and facility precautions, limitations, and set points (PLS) for the facility.

15. Questions and answers that licensee has prepared (voluntary by licensee).

16. Electrical lesson plans (full set; and supported by electrical drawings.

17. Operations Department Surveillance (QOS).

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tThe aboveeference'rpaterial.should*be r approved, final issues.5nd should be-so' marked. If.'a plant has not finalized some of,the material,,the o tchief. examiner.shall verify with the facility that-the most complete,

up-to-date materialfis available and that' agreement has been. reached with-

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the' licensee for limiting changes.before'the administration'of'the: .

m examination. All procedures: and reference material should-be bound'with appropriate . indexes:or tables of c ntents'so that they can be'used efficiently.

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ENCLOSURE 2

! Requirements for Administration of

/ Written Examinations p Operator Licepsing Branch requirements are:

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

The location of this room and supporting restrocm 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 shal? 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 My after the last candidate has completed and handed in his written examination. The facility staff shall then have five working 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.

C. 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. J I

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Nr,g Rules and Guidelines for License Examinations I

During the administration of this examination tne following rules apply:_

- 1. Cheating on the examination means'an automatic denial _of your application-1 and could_ result in more. severe penalties.

2 .' - Restroom trips are to be limited and only one candidate atla 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- bla'ck ink or dark' pencil only to facilitate legible reproductions.

4. Print lyour name in the blank provided on the cover sheet of the examination.

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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.

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 DO 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 sig: the statement on the cover sheet that indicates that the work is your own and you have not recei' i or been given assistance in  ;

completing the examination. This must be done after the examination has been completed.

18. When you complete your examination, you shall:

r. . Assemble your examination as follows:

(1) Exam questions on top.

(2) Exam aids - figures, tables, etc.

3 (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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s REQUIREMENTS _FOR FACILITY-REVIEW OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION

1. .There-shall be no review'of.the written examination by_the facility staff; before or du' ring the. administration of the examination. Following the

administration of the written l examination, the facility staff shall be provided'a marked-up copy of the examinationfand the answerLkey.

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2. The facility will'have five (5) working days from the da9'of the wrik' ten:

examination.islgiv'en to provide formal. comment submittal. . The submittal.a will be made to.the responsible Regional Office by the. highest level?ofa ~

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

' Nuclear.0perations. .A copy.of the submittal will?be forwarded to ths f;

.chieffexaminer, as appropriate. .Commentsnotsubmittedwithinfivef5);

working:Ldays will be considered for inclusion.in.the grading process aan a-case;by case basis by the Regional! Office section chief. Should the;;

comment" submittal; deadline not be met, a long delay for-finalizationsof i

. .the examination results,may occur.

-L 3. LThe1following format should be adhered to for submittal of specific-comments:

a. Listing of NRC Question, answer and reference.

b. Facilit9 comment

c. Supporting documentation

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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