ML20246N821
| ML20246N821 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 08/29/1989 |
| From: | Eselgroth P NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Ellen Brown PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8909080276 | |
| Download: ML20246N821 (13) | |
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'DocFet No. 50-443 Ptfolic Service Company of New Hampshire ATTN:
Mis Edward A. Brok, Fresident, and Cinief Executive Officer Ne,w H6mpshire Yankee Div:sion cost Office Ber 300 Seabrook,.New Harrpsbice '03874 Gentlemen:
SUBJECT:
REACTOR OPERATOR AND SENIOR REACTOR O in a' telephone ecnversation between Mr. R. Har; ley
- and Mr. E. Yachimiak, Operations Engineer, arrange,ments were ma administration of licensing examinations at Seabrook Station e
Tin written examinations are scheduled for November 14 examinations are scheduled for November 15 - 2G,1989.
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The operating To meet the above schedule, it will be necessary for you to fu Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examin rnish the refer-n s for Any delay in receiving approved, properly bound and indexed refere er 1, 1989.
or the submittal of inadequate or incomplete reference material may nce material, the examination being rescheduled.
Mr. Hanley has been advised of our u
n ence material requirements and the address where the material is to b re fe r-You are responRN for pbwiding adequate space n.d accomnsdat!o s f e.
stration of the written eqCoaticas.
n er admini-Ecciosure 2 stration of Writtea Examination," describes our req,uirements for ennd these examinations.
c ng adrainistration of the written eracitation. Enclosure c
uring the ible for ensuring that all applicants are aware of thm rulesThe facility manan The facility staff review of the wiitten examination will be co d accordance with requirements specified in Enclosure 4, " Requirements f n ucted in Facitity Review of Written Examinations."
or To better documsnt simulator examinations, the Chief Esaminer will n simulator operator record predetermined plant conditions (1 e ave the The applicants will be responsible for providing this inform
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appeal of a simulator operating examination.
on, with any applicants who took examinations have -either pas until all accepted the denial of their license, or filed an appeal examination, 1
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All completed reactor operator and senior reactor operator license appli should be submitted at least 30 days before the first examination dates we will be able to review the training and experience of the applicants after applicant eligibility has been deteratined. process.the medica postponement will be' hecessary. received at least 30 days before th Mr..Hanley has been informed of the above requirements.
. This. request is covered by Office of Management and Budget Clearance 3150-0101 which exp
. hours per. response, ires May 31, 1992.The estimated average burden is 7.7 including gathering, xeroxing and mailing the 'rcquired material.
this collection of information, including suggestions for r to' the Records and Reports Managemer.t Branch, Division of Informatio r en, Commission, Washington, D. C. 20535; and to the ort (3150-0101), Office of Nanagement and Dudget, Washington, D. C
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Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
If ycu have any questions Eselgroth at (215) 337-5211.regarding the examination procedures and require Sincerely, CM;hl E!y i ?;.:
Peter W. Eselgroth, Chief PWR Section Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosures:
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Licensing ExaminationsReference Material Requirements for Reactor / Sen
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Requirements for Administration of Written Examinations 3.
NRC Rules and Guidelines for Written Examinations 4.
Requirements for Facility Review of Written Examinations ec w/ enclosures:
J C. Duffett, President and Chief Executive Officer, PSNH T. C. Feigenbaum, Vice President, Engineering, Licensing and Quality P NHY J. M.- Peschei, Regulatory Services Manager, NHY
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a ENCLOSURE-1 REFERENCE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR / SENIOR REACTOR l:
OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS 1.
Existing learning objectives, Job Performance Measures and lesson plans (including training manuals, plant orientation manual, system descript-ions, reactor theory, thermodynamics, etc.)
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A copy of the facility' Job and Task Analysis (JTA), specifying the know-ledges and abilities required of an operator at the facility. Each parti-cular knowledge and/or ability will include an importance rating correlat-ing it to ensuring the health and the safety of the public.
If a JTA is not furnished, the Knowledges and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power P1::.t Operators, NUREG 1122 (1123) will be used to establish content valid-ity 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 preparing applicants for initial R0 and SRO licensing. The written mater-ial shall include learning objectives and the details presented during lectures, rather than outlines. Training materials shall be identified by plant and unit, bound, tabbed, and indexed.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE, PROPERLY BOUND 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., VICE PRESIDENT OF NUCLEAR OPERATIONS). ACCOMPANYING THE MATERIAL WILL BE A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING THE DEFICIENCIES IN THE REFERENCE MATERIAL AND THE FACT THAT THIS WAS THE REASON THE EXAMINATIONS WERE CANCELLED OR POSTPONED.
Train-ing 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 proce-dures used for operating the applicable system.
Complete and operationally useful descriptions of all safety-systein interactions and, where available, B0P system interactions under emergency and abnormal conditions, including consequences of anti-cipated 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 the area of theory of reactor operation, thermodynamics, heat transfer and I
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fluid flow, as well as' specific application to actual in plant com-ponents.
For example, mechanical theory material on pumps shall 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 shall include descriptions that draw explicit ties
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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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Complete. Procedure Index (including surveillance procedures, etc.)
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'All' Administrative Procedures (as applicable to reactor operation or safety)-
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- All integrated plant' procedures (normal or general operating procedures) 5.
.All: emergency' procedures (emergency instructions, abnormal or special pro-cedures) 6.
Standing orders (important orders that are safety related and may super-sede the regular procedures) 7.
Surveillance procedures (procedures that are run frequently,1 e. weekly or that can be run on the simulator) 8.
Fuel-handling and core-loading procedures, (initial core-loading proce -
dure, when appropriate) 9.
All annunciator / alarm procedures 10.
Radiation protection manual (radiation control manual or procedures)
- 11. Emergency plan implementing procedures
- 12. Technical Specifications (and interpretations, if available) for all units for which licenses are sought.
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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 1
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- 16.. Licensee. Event Reports for the. previous two years.
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examination-Question Bank specific to the facility training program which may be used 1n the written or operating examinations.
In particular, multiple choice questions for the written examination.
(Voluntary by
. licensee).
- 18. The following on the plant reference simulation facility
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List of 'all preprogrammed initial conditions -
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List of all preset malfunctions with a clear identification number.
The list shall include cause and effect information. Specifically, for each malfunction a concise description of the expected result, or range-of results, that will occur upon implementation shall 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 espabilities for valves, 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 shall be provided, i.e.,
ability to vary the. size of a given LOCA or steam leak, or the abil-ity to cause a slow failure of a component such as a feed pump, tur-
'bine generator or major valve.
(e.g., drifting shut of a main feed-water control valve) e.
An identification of modeling conditions / problems that may impact the examination, f.
Identification of any known performance test discrepancies not yet corrected.
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Identification of differences between the sir 41ator and the referance plant's control room h.
Copies of facility generated scenariot that expose the applicants to situations of degraded pressure control (PWR), degraded heat removal capability (PWR and BWR) and containment challenges (PWR and BWR).
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Simulator instructors manual (voluntary by licensee).
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Description of the scenarios used for the training class.
- 19. Additional material required by the examiners te develop examinations that meet the requirements of these standards and the regulations.
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The above reference material shall be approved, final issues and shall be so I
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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 m
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y 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 cancella-tion or rescheduling of the examinations.
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i ENCLOSURE : REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 1.
- A-single room-shall.be provided for ad?i.nistration of the written examina-
. tion.-._The location of this roem and supporting'restroom facilities shall a:
.be such as to prevent contact with all other facility and/or contractor persenhel'durirg'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.itcensee.
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Minimum spacing:is required to ensure examination integrity as determined by,the Chief Examiner. Mi.nimum. spacing should be one applicant per table.
with a three foot space between tables.
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Suitable arrangements shall be made by the facility if the applicants are
.to have lunch,= coffee, or other refreshments. These arrangements shall comply with Item 1:above and shall be reviewed by the examiner and/or
' proctor.
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The facility' licensee shalt provide pads of 8-1/2 by 11 inch lined paper in ur, opened peckages for each acplicant's use in completing the examina-
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tion. The examiner sh&11 distribute these pads to the applicants.
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Applicants may bring pens, pencils, calculators or slide rules into the examination room. Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for
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The licensee shall provide one set of steam tables for each applicant, The examiner shall distribute the steam tables to the applicants.
No wall ei charts, models, and/or other training materials shall be present in the exa:nination room. No other equipment or reference material shall be allowed unless provided by the examiner.
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ENCLOSURE 3
-NRC RULES AND GlIIDELINES EGP. WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS li
- LCheck identification badges.
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examination.until' instructed to do so.
Pass out examinations and all handouts.
Remind apnlicants not to review READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS VERBATIM:
- During? the administration of this examination the fellowing roles apply:
- 1.. ' Cheating on the examination means t.n automatic. denial of your apolicttian and could result in more severe penalties, i
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After Lthe examination has beer, completed, you must sign tiie statement on.
the cover sheet indicating that the work is your own and you have not received or given assistance in completing the examir.ation. This must be done after you complete the examination.
p REAO.THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS 5.
Rectroc trips are to be limited and only one applicant at a time may leave.
You must avoid aP, contacts with enw>nn onttide the +vericatisn room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cneating.
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Use black ink er dark pencil only to facilitate legible reproductions.
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Print your nace in the blank provided in the upper right-hand corner of the examination cover sheet.
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Fill in the date on the cover sheet of the examination (if necessary).
7.
You may write your answe'rs on the examination question page or on a separate sheet of paper. USE ONLY THE PAPER PROVIDED AND DO NOT WRITE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PAGE.
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If you write.your answers on the examination questien page and you need more space to answer a specific question, use a separate sheet of the paper provided and insert it directly after the specific question.
DO NOT WRITE ON THE BACK' SIDE OF THE EXAMINATION QUESTION PAGE.
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Print your 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.
- 10. Before you turn in your examination, consecutively number each answer sheet, including any additional pages inserted when writing your answers on the examination question page.
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If you arc.using separate sheets, number each answer as to category and s
. number (1, e.1.04, 6.10). ar.d skip at leest 3 lines between answers to allow space for grading.
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- 13. Start each category on a r.ew page.
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Write "Last Page" on-the last answer sheet.
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Use. abbreviations only if they are commonly vs9d in facility literature.
j Avoid using-symbols such as < or > signs to avoid a simple tr'aWp3:;ition I.
error resulting in an incorrect answee Write it out.
- 16. The point value for each question is indicated in parentheses after the question.
The amouat of bbnk space on an examination question page is NOT an indication-of ini dept.h of answer required.
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Show all celc.victiens, methods, or assumptions used to obtain an an: war.
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Partial credit may be given for othe~r than multiple choice questions.
Therefore, ANSWER ALL PAP.15 0F THE QUESi10N AND DO NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWER BLANK.
- 19. Partial credit will NOT be awarded for questions using multiple choice selection formatting. The correct answer must stand on its own merit.
- 20. Proportional-grading will be applied. Any additional wrong information that is provided may count against you.
For example, if a question is worth one point and asks for four responses, each of which is worth 0.25 points, and you give five responses, eacn of your responses will be worth 0.20 points.
If one of your five t-esponses is incorrect, 0.20 will be deducted and your' total credit for that question will be 0.80 instead of 1.00 even though you got the four correct answers.
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If the intent of a question is uriclear, ask questions of the examiner only.
- 22. - Ensure that all information you wish to have evaluated as part of your
- answer is on your answer sheet.
Scrap paper will De disposed of immedi-ately following the examination without reviews.
- 23. When turning in your examination, sssemble the cumpleted examination with examination questions, examination aids and answer sheets.
In addition, turn in all scrap paper.
- 24. To pass the examination, you must achieve an overall grade of 80% or greater and at least 70% in each category.
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examination is still in progress, your licenso may be deniec! cr reycked.
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ENCLOSURE 4' REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY Rt! VIEW 0F WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS e
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At' the option of the Ch1ef Examiner, the facility may review the'writter
'ex uination up to two weeks. prior tc its administration, This review may
~ take place atsthe facility or in the Regional office. The Chief Examiner will coordinate the details of the review with the facility. /.n NRC exam-iner will always be present during the review.
When this option'of examination review is utilized, the facility reviewers
- will sign..the following statement prior to being allowed aczess to the examination. The' examination or written notes will not be. retained by the facility.
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Pre-Examination Security Agreemcnt I-agree that 1 will not knowingly divulge any informa-(tion concer91ng the replacement (or initial) examination. scheduled
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I understand that I am not.to participate in any instruction involving those reactor operator or e nior reactor operator applicants scheduled t6 be admini-stered the above replacement (or initial) examination from now until after the examination has been administered.
I understand that viola-tion of this security agreement could result in the examination being voided.
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 opera-tor and senior reactor operator applicants who were administered the examination'frem the time that I was allowed access to the-examination.
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Regard?ess of.whether the above examination review opticn is exercised, immediately following the administration of the written examination, the facility staff shall be provided a n'arked up copy of the examination and the answer key.
The copy of tne written examination shall include pen and
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ink changes made to questions dering the examination administration.
1 If the facility did not review the examination prior to its ad:ninistra-j tion, 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 its administration, any additional comments must be given to an examiner prior to his/her leaving the site at the erd 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, 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 examination may occur.
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The following format should be adhered to for submittal of specific comments:
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Listing of NRC Question, answer and reference b.
Facility comment / recommendation c.
Reference (to support facility comment)
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No change to the examination will be made without submittal of of a reference to support the facility comment. Any supporting documentation that was not previously supplied, should be provided.
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Comments made without a concise facility recommendation will not be addressed.
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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.