ML20245F573

Advises That Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Writtem Exams & Operating Exams Scheduled for 890905 & 06-19,respectively. Encl Ref Matl Requested by 890710 in Order to Meet Schedule

ML20245F573
Person / Time
Site:	Rancho Seco
Issue date:	06/20/1989
From:	Kirsch D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
To:	Firlit J SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
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NUDOCS 8906280179
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~ UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION i 'E, REGION V

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14440 Twin Cities Road Herald, California 95638-9799 l-Attention: Mr. Joseph F. Firlit Chief Executive Officer, Nuclear i

Dear Mr. Firlit:

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Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations In a telephone conversation between Mr. Max Harrell of your staff and

. Mr. Gary Johnston, Chief Examiner, arrangements were made for the administration ,

of licensing examinations.at the Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Plant.

1 The written examinations are scheduled for September 5,1989. The operating examinations are' scheduled for September 6-19, 1989. i To meet the above schedule, it will be necessary for you to furnish the reference material listed in Enclosure 1, " Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations," by July 10, 1989. >

Any. delay in receiving approved, properly bound and indexed reference material, or the submittal.of inadequate or incomplete' reference material may result in the examination being rescheduled. Mr. Harrell has been advised of our:

reference material requirements, and the address where each set is to be mailed.

You are-responsible for providing adequate space and accommodations for administration of the written examinations. Enclosure 2, " Requirements _for Administration of Written Examinations," describes our requirements for conducting these examinations. Mr. Harrell has also been informed of these requirements.

Enclosure 3 contains the Rules arid Guidelines that will be in effect during the administration of the written examination. The facility management is responsible for ensuring tiiat all applicants are aware of these rules.

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

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All completed reactor operator and senior reactor operator license applications. -:-

should be submitted at least 30 days before the first examination dates

. so that we will be able to review the training and experience of the candidates, I process the medical certifications, and. prepare final examiner assignments after

- applicant eligibility has been_ determined. If the applications. are not received .

at.least 30 days before_the examination dates, it is likely that a postponement I will be necessary.: i  :

-This request is covered by Office of Management and Budget Clearance Number.

3150-0101 which expires May 31, 1992. The estimated average burden is 7.7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br />' i per response, including. gathering, xeroxing and mailing the required material.  !

' Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this __

i collection of information', including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Records and Reports Management Branch, Division of Information Support .

Services, Office of Information Resources Management, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555; and to the Paperwork Reduction Project.

(3150-0101), Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20503.

Thank.you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact Mr. Lew Miller, Chief, Operations Section, (415-943-3869), or Mr. Gary Johnston, .

ChiefExaminer,(415-943-3758). l Sincerely, D n k

Kirsch, Chief Reactor Safety Branch

Enclosures:

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

2. _ Requirements for Administration of Written Examinations

3. NRC Rules and Guidelines for Written Examinations

4. Requirements'for Facility Review of Written Examinations  ;

cc w/ enclosures (1), (2), (3) and (4):

R. Cross, RV (2 copies) ,

J. Vinquist, Quality Assurance Managae.- '

S. Crunk, Manager, Nuclear Licensing M. Harrell, Supervision, Licensed Operator Training cc w/o enclosures (1), (2), (3) and (4):

A. D'Angelo, SRI G. Kalman, NRR L. Miller, RV G. Johnston, RV 1

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,, ENCLOSURE'1 REFERENCE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR' REACTOR / SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR-LICENSING EXAMINATIONS

11. Existing learning objectives, Job Performance Measures and lesson plans F (including training manuals, plant orientation manual, system descriptions,

, reactor _ theory,-thermodynamics,etc.).

A copy of the facility Job and Task Analys.is (JTA), specifying.the -

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- knowledges"and abilities required of an operator at the facility. Each particular knowledge and/or ability will' include an importance rating 3 correlating,it to ensuring the health and the safety of the public. If  !

a'JTA is not furnished, tne Knowledges and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power Plant Opentors,,NUREG 1122 will' be used to establish content I validity for the examination.

All Job Performance Measures (JPMs) used to ascertain the competence of the. operators in performing tasks within the control room complex and, as identified in'the facility JTAs, outside of the control room, i.e.,

local operations.

Training materials shall include all substantive written material'used for for preparing applicants for initial R0 and SR0 licensing. The written  ;

material'shall include learning objectives and the details presented j during lectures,,rather than outlines.. Training materials shall be ' '{

identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE, PROPERLY B0UND AND INDEXED PLANT REFERENCE MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN THE RETURN OF THE MATERIAL TO THE PERSON WHO IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CORPORATE MANAGEMENT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANT OPERATIONS (E.G., 4 VICE PRESIDENT OF NUCLEAR OPERATIONS). ACCOMPANYING THE MATERIAL WILL BE A C0VER LETTER: EXPLAINING THE DEFICIENCIES IN THE REFERENCE MATERIAL AND THE FACT THAT THIS WAS THE REASON THE EXAMINATIONS WERE CANCELLED OR POSTPONED. Training materials which include the following shall-be provided:

. 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.

. Complete and 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 i failure.

. Training material used to clarify and strengthen understanding of emergency' operating procedures.

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.c Enclosure 1-(continued)

. . Comprehensive theory material that includes' fundamentals in

.the area of theory of reactor operation,. thermodynamics, heat  :

transfer and fluid flow. as well as specific application to l' actual in-plant components. For example, mechanical theory material' on pumps shallcinclude pump theory as well as descriptions of how these principles actually apply to major ' f plant pumps and the systems in which they are installed-(i.e., p Reactor Coolant Pumps, all ECCS pumps, Recirculation pumps,.

Feedwater pumps and Emergency Feedwater pumps). Reactor Theory  :

material shall include descriptions that draw explicit ties i.

between the fundamentals and the actual. operating limits p followed in the ' plant (i.e., reactor theory material shall  ! ;

contain explanations how principles relate to the actual curves i used by operators to verify shutdown margin or calculate an ECP). .

2. Complete Pr0cedure Index (including surveillance procedures, etc.).

3. All administrative procedures.(as applicable to reactor operation or-safety).

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

5. All emergency procedures (emergency instructions, abnormal or special procedures).

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

7. Surveillance procedures (procedures that are run' frequently, i.e. weekly or that can'be run on the simulator).

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

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9. All annunciator / alarm procedures.

10. Radiation protection manual (radiation control manual or procedures).

11. Emergency plan implementing procedures.

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12. Technical Specifications (and interpretations, if available) for all _

units for which licenses are sought. '

13. System operating procedures.

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

15. Technical Data Book, and/or plant curve information as used by operators  !

and facility precautions, limitations, and set points (PLS) for the facility. i l

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3 Enclosure 1 (continued) ,

16.. Questions and answers specific to the facility training program which may be.used in the written or operating examinations (voluntary by l facility licensee).

17 Additional material required by the' examiners to develop examinations b that meet the requirements of these staadards and the regulations.  !

The above reference material shall be approved, final issues and shall 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 shall be bound with appropriate indices or tables of contents so that they can be used efficiently. Failure to provide complete, properly bound and indexed plant reference material could result in cancellation or rescheduling of the examinations.

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b ENCLOSURE 2 i' 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

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l'. . A single room shall be provided for administration.of'the' written I 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 written examination. If necessary, I

' the' facility should_ make arrangements for the use of a suitable room 'at 1-a local school, motel, or other building. Obtaining this room is the responsibility of the licensee-

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2. Minimum spacing is' required to ensure examination integrity as determined l by the Chief Examiner. Minimum spacing sho'ldu be one candidate per table, l with a 3. foot space between tables.

, 3. Suitable arrangements shall be made by the-facility if the candidates

-are to have lunch,-coffee or other refreshments. Thes.a arrangements shall: comply with Item 1 above and shall be reviewed by the examiner and/or proctor.

4. The facility licensee shcIl provide pads of 8-1/2 by 11-inch lined paper in unopened packages for each candidate's use in completing the examination.

The examiner shall distribute these pads to the applicants.

5. Applicants may bring pens', pencils, calculators or slide rules into the '

examination room. Only black ink or dark pencils should be used.for

, writing answers to questions.

6. The licensee shall provide one set of steam tables for each applicant.

The-examiner shall. distribute'the steam tables to the applicants. No wall charts, models, and/or other training materials shall be present in the examination room. No other equipment or reference material shall be allowed unless provid.9d by the examiner.

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NRC RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR LICENSE EXAMINATIONS-

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PROCEDURES.FOR THE' ADMINISTRATION'0F WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

1. Check identification badgest i

Pass out examinations and all handouts. Remind applicants not to review

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' READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS VERBATIM: l Duringithe 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. 'After the examination has been completed, you'must sign the statement on the' cover sheet indicating that the work is your own and you have not received or given assistance in completing the examination. 'This'must be done after you complete the examination.

READ THE FOLLOWING. INSTRUCTIONS I

1. - Restroom. trips are to be limited and only one applicant at'a time may. j leave. .You must avoid all contacts with anyone outside the examination .1

- room tol avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating.

2. - Use black ink or dark pencil only to facilitate legible reproductions. i 3 .' . - Print your name in the blank provided in the upper right-hand corner of  :

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'4. Fill:in the date on the cover sheet of the examination (if necessary)..

5. . You.may write your answers on the examination question page or on a separate' sheet of paper. USE ONLY THE PAPER PROVIDED AND'00 NOT WRITE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PAGE.

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6. If you write your answers on the examination question page and you need more space to answer a specific question, use a separate sheet of the i paper provided and insert it directly after the specific question. D0 K

NOT WRITE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE EXAMINATION QUESTION PAGE.

7. Print you name in the upper right hand corner of the first page of each section of your answer sheets whether you use the examination question pages or separate sheets of paper. Initial each page.

8. Before you turn in your examination, consecutively nunber each answer sheet, including any additional pages inserted when writing your answers on the examinatica question page.

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Enclosure.3(continued) 9.- .If.you are using' separate sheets, number each answer as to~ category and

number;(i.e.- 1.04, 6.10)'and skip at.least'3 lines between answers to allow space.for grading.

10. . Write "End of Category " at the end of your answers to a category.

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11. Start each category on a new page. l

12. Writo "Last Page" on.the last answer sheet.

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

Avoid using symbols such as or signs to avoid a simple transposition error resulting in an incorrect answer. Write it out. I

14. The point value for each question is indicated in parentheses after the question. The amount of blank space on an examination question page.is ,

NOT an. indication of the depth of answer required.

15. .Show all calculations, methods, or assumptions used to obtain an answer.

16. Partial. credit'may be given. 'Therefore, ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION ,

AND DO NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWER BLANK.

17. -Proportional grading will be applied. Any additional wrong information that is provided may count against you. For example, if a ques, tion is worth one point and asks for four responses, each of which is worth 0.25 points, and you- give five responses, each of your responses will be worth 0.20 points. If one of your five responses is incorrect, 0.20 will be deducted and your total credit for that question will b 0.80 instead of 1.00 ever, though you got the four correct answers.

18. If the intent of a question is unclear, ask questions of the examiner i only.

19. When turning in your examination, assemble-the completed examination with examination questions, examination aids and answer sheets. In addition, turn in all scrap paper.

20. To pass the examination, you must achieve an overall grade of 80% or greater and at.least 70% in each category. I I

21. There is a time limit of (6) hours for completion of the examination. j (or some other time if less than the full examination is taken).  !

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22. When you are done and have turned in your examination, leave the examination area (DEFINE THE AREA). If you are found in t.is area while I the examination is still in progress, your license may be denied or revoked.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY REVIEW 0F WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

1. At the option of the Chief Examiner, the facility may review the written examination up to two weeks prior to its administration. This review may take place at the facility or in the Regional office. The Chief-Examiner will coordinate the details of the review with the facility.

An NRC examiner will alwasy be present during the review.

Whenever this option of examination review is utilized, the facility reviewers will sign the following statement prior to being allowed access to the examination. The examination or written notes will not by retained by the facility.

a. Pre-Examination Security Agreement I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information concerning the replacement (or initial) examination scheduled for to any unauthorized persons.

I understand that I am not to participate in any instruction involving those reactor operator or senior reactor operator applicants scheudled to be administered the above replacement (or initial) examination from now until after the examination has been administered. I understand that violation of this security agreement could result in the examination being voided.

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Signature /Date In addition, the facility staff reviewers will sign the following statement after the written examination has been administered.

b. Post-Examination Security Agreement I did not, to the best of knowledge, divulge any information concerning the written examination administered on to any unauthorized persons. I did not participate in providing any instruction to those reactor operator and senior reactor operator applicants who were administered the examination from the time that I was allowed access to the examination.

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2. Regardless of whether the_above examination review option _is exercised, immediately following the administration of the written examination, the-facility staff shall be provided a marked'up copy of the examination and

? the answer key. The copy'of.the written examination shall. include pen and ink changes madeLto questions during the examination administration.

If the facility did not review the examination prior to its administration, they will have five (5) working days from the day of the written examination to submit formal comments. If the facility. reviewed

'the examination prior to this administration, any additional comments must be'given to an examiner prior to his/her leaving the site at the end of the week of. the written examination administration. In either case, '

the comments.will be addressed to the responsible Regional Office by the-highest on site level of corporate management for plant operations, I 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 the required time frame.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 in grading the examinations may occur.

,3. The following format should be adhered to for submittal of specific comments:

a. Listing of NRC Question, answer and reference

b. Facility comment / recommendation

c. Reference (to support' facility comment) '!

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NOTES: 1. ~ No change to the examination will be made without submittal- 1 l of a reference to support the facility comment. Any supporting  :

documentation that was not previously supplied, should be l provided.

2. Comments made without a concise facility recommendation will ,

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4. A two hour post examination review may be held at the discretion of the Chief Examiner. If this review is held, the facility staff should be informed that only written comments that are properly supported will be considered in the grading of the examination.

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