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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20210G1061999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at University of Massachusetts During Wk of 990614-16. Without Encl ML20204H0591999-03-22022 March 1999 Discusses Arrangement Made Re Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Massachusetts Lowell Reactor Scheduled for Week of 990607 & Requests Matl Listed in Encl 1 in Order to Meet Schedule ML20198B2991998-12-10010 December 1998 Forwards Comments on Draft ANSI/ANS-15.17, Fire Protection Program Criteria for Research Reactors ML20198P2691998-12-0808 December 1998 Forwards Exam Rept 50-223/OL-98-03 on 981116-19 Administered to Employees of Facility Applying for License to Operate Reactor ML20196J4411998-12-0707 December 1998 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Examination Conducted at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell on 98i1116-18.Without Encl ML20198M3311998-11-29029 November 1998 Forwards Ro/Sro Certificates for Wc Gick,Kj Randall, Bd Stymest & Ma Tries at Univ of Massachusett - Lowell Facility.Without Encl ML20239A0781998-08-31031 August 1998 Forwards Ro/Sro License Certificates for Lm Bobek, Rs Clement,Mg Griffin,Al Stevens & Rd Tooker at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell ML20237E2101998-08-24024 August 1998 Discusses Arrangements Made W/L Bobek,For Administration of Operating Licensing Exam at Univ of Massachusetts During Wk of 981116.Matl Furnished for Exam Administered During Wk of 980803 Will Be Used ML20237C0151998-08-17017 August 1998 Informs That Lm Bobek Has Assumed Responsibilities of Reactor Supervisor for Univ of Ma,Lowell Research Reactor. Info Provided to Facilitate Communications & Delineate Line of Responsibility for Reactor,Listed ML20237A7011998-08-12012 August 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted on 980803-06 ML20237A0881998-08-12012 August 1998 Discusses Initial Exam Rept 50-223/OL-98-01 Administered During Week of 980803 to Employees of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate at Univ of Ma,Lowell Reactor.W/O Exam Rept,Facility Comments & Exam & Answer Key ML20237F1161998-08-11011 August 1998 Expresses Appreciation for Time & Effort in Reactor Operator & Senior Reactor Operating Exams During Wk of 980802. Provides Comments on Written Licensing Exam ML20248M0241998-06-0909 June 1998 Informs That Arrangements Were Made W/D Medich,For Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell Reactor,For Wk of 980803 ML20247L8391998-05-18018 May 1998 Informs of Arrangements Made W/D Medich for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Massachusetts.Written & Operating Exams Scheduled for Wk of 980803 ML20217Q1921998-04-0707 April 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 50-223/98-200 on 980317-20.No Violations Noted.Radiation Protection,Effluent Control,Special Nuclear Matl Accountability & Emergency Preparedness Programs Were Inspected ML20203H7071998-02-18018 February 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell on 980130.W/o Encl ML20202F9601998-02-12012 February 1998 Advises That L Bettenhausen Has Resigned Position as Supervisor of Univ of Massachusetts,Lowell as of 971220. DC Medich Appointed Acting Reactor Supervisor,As of 980101 Until Permanent Supervisor Is Appointed ML20198L2051998-01-0808 January 1998 Accepts Replacement of High Enriched Fuel Elements Per 10CFR50.64(b)(2)(i).Inventory of Unirradiated HEU Fuel Must Conform to Requirements of Order Entitled, Reduction of Unirradiated HEU Fuel Holdings at Non-Power Reactors ML20198E6291997-12-30030 December 1997 Informs of Completion of Remaining Commitment Re Operation of Gamma Cave Facility at Univ of Ma Research Reactor. In-Cave Monitor Has Been Installed,Tested & Incorporated Into Cave Safety Interlock Sys ML20198B4461997-12-18018 December 1997 Requests That Two Replacement HEU Fuel Elements Be Provided So Research Can Go Forward W/O Delay ML20197H5631997-12-11011 December 1997 Forwards Certificates to Listed Licensed Individuals at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell Facility.Newly Licensed Individuals Include Jm Giordano,Sro & AL Stevens,Ro ML20199K8931997-11-24024 November 1997 Discusses Arrangements for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Ma Reactor Scheduled for Week of 980126.In Order to Meet Schedule,Furnish Matl Listed in Encl 1 at Least 60 Days Prior to Exam Date ML20199C1561997-11-10010 November 1997 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-223/OL-97-01 Administered During Week of 970929.Facility Comments W/Nrc Resolution & Exam & Answer Key Also Encl ML20199C0991997-11-10010 November 1997 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Massachusetts During 970929-30.W/o Encl ML20217L8881997-08-14014 August 1997 Informs That Arrangements Made W/L Bettenhausen for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Ma Lowell Reactor.Written & Operating Exams Scheduled for Week of 970929.Matl Listed in Encl 1 Requested ML20217H4371997-08-0505 August 1997 Informs That Responsibility for non-power Reactor Insp Program Has Been Transferred from Regional Ofc to NRR ML20198E8021997-07-31031 July 1997 Forwards Order Modifying License R-125 to Convert from High to Low Enriched U Fuel,Amend 12 to License R-125 & Safety Evaluation.Order Being Issued in Response to 930521 Submittal ML20198L1841997-07-15015 July 1997 Refers to Which Informed of Request for DOE to Provide L Bettenhausen W/Two Replacement HEU Fuel Elements in Univ of Massachussetts Lowell Research Reactor Core.Finds Acceptance of Fuel Permissible Since LEU Fuel Unavailable ML20141G1061997-06-26026 June 1997 Forwards Insp Rept 50-223/97-201 on 970513-16.No Noncompliances or Significant Issues Identified ML20141H3291997-06-16016 June 1997 Requests That Small Number 4 Replacement HEU Fuel Elements Be Provided So Research Can Go Forward W/O Delay.Ltr Requesting Fuel,Encl ML20148L6381997-06-0606 June 1997 Confirms Commitments Made in Telcon Discussions to Determine Void Coefficient in Low Enriched U (LEU) Core,Installed & Tested at Univ of Ma Lowell,Research Reactor ML20141H7711997-05-16016 May 1997 Responds to RAI Re HEU to LEU Conversion of Univ of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor ML20141L8481997-05-0909 May 1997 Forwards Response to 970321 RAI Re Exemption Requests to 10CFR36 for Gamma Cave at Univ of Ma Lowell ML20137C9241997-03-21021 March 1997 Forwards RAI in Order to Complete Review of Exemptions to 10CFR36 for Gamma Cave at Univ of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor,Per 970712 Request ML20135C1391997-02-24024 February 1997 Forwards Certificates to Listed Newly Licensed Individuals. W/O Encl ML20133P3221997-01-17017 January 1997 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Massachusetts on 961218.W/o Encl ML20133M3221997-01-16016 January 1997 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-223/OL-96-03,facility Comments W/Nrc Resolution & Exam & Answer Key for Exam Administered During Wk of 961218.W/o Encls ML20135A1311996-11-26026 November 1996 Forwards Insp Rept 50-223/96-02 on 961007-10.No Violations Noted ML20149L8021996-11-13013 November 1996 Forwards Administration of Written Exam,Procedures & Review of Written Exam for Operator Licensing Exam at Univ of Massachusetts.Exam Scheduled for Wk of 961216 ML20134K2991996-10-31031 October 1996 Responds to 960816 RAI Re Requests for Exemption from Certain Parts of Regulation,Bases for Such Requests & Detailed Info Re Facility ML20128K8981996-10-0909 October 1996 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Ma,Lowell on 960923-25 ML20134C9771996-10-0909 October 1996 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Ma,Lowell on 960923-25.W/o Encls ML20117J8281996-08-27027 August 1996 Forwards Annual Rept of Operation of Univ of Massachusetts Lowell Reactor for Period 950701-960630 ML20115H6361996-07-12012 July 1996 Requests Exemption from 10CFR36, Licenses & Radiation Safety Requirements for Irradiators ML20117K5881996-06-0303 June 1996 Informs That Licensees Will Appoint Staff Member to Take on Responsibilities of Health Physics Technician on full-time Basis,Effective 960601 ML20082S5291995-03-30030 March 1995 Provides Clarification of Statements Addressed in Insp Rept 50-223/94-02 Re Insp Conducted on 941205-07 ML20080B3561994-11-21021 November 1994 Expresses Appreciation for Professional Conduct of Operator Exams by P Doyle During 941114-16 & Comments on Selected Questions from Written Exam ML20078C3221994-10-18018 October 1994 Forwards Rev 4 to Emergency Preparedness Plan for Univ of Ma Lowell Research Reactor ML20065J2281994-04-11011 April 1994 Forwards Review of Conformance to 10CFR36 for Use of Univ of Ma Lowel Reactor Gamma Cave,In Response to TS Michaels 940204 Request ML20064K0241994-03-17017 March 1994 Forwards Proposed TS for Univ of Ma Lowell Reactor W/Low Enrichment Fuel,Correcting Editorial Oversights & Providing Clarification Resulting from Discussions W/Nrc 1999-07-28
[Table view] Category:OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20210G1061999-07-28028 July 1999 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at University of Massachusetts During Wk of 990614-16. Without Encl ML20204H0591999-03-22022 March 1999 Discusses Arrangement Made Re Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Massachusetts Lowell Reactor Scheduled for Week of 990607 & Requests Matl Listed in Encl 1 in Order to Meet Schedule ML20198B2991998-12-10010 December 1998 Forwards Comments on Draft ANSI/ANS-15.17, Fire Protection Program Criteria for Research Reactors ML20198P2691998-12-0808 December 1998 Forwards Exam Rept 50-223/OL-98-03 on 981116-19 Administered to Employees of Facility Applying for License to Operate Reactor ML20196J4411998-12-0707 December 1998 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Examination Conducted at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell on 98i1116-18.Without Encl ML20198M3311998-11-29029 November 1998 Forwards Ro/Sro Certificates for Wc Gick,Kj Randall, Bd Stymest & Ma Tries at Univ of Massachusett - Lowell Facility.Without Encl ML20239A0781998-08-31031 August 1998 Forwards Ro/Sro License Certificates for Lm Bobek, Rs Clement,Mg Griffin,Al Stevens & Rd Tooker at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell ML20237E2101998-08-24024 August 1998 Discusses Arrangements Made W/L Bobek,For Administration of Operating Licensing Exam at Univ of Massachusetts During Wk of 981116.Matl Furnished for Exam Administered During Wk of 980803 Will Be Used ML20237A7011998-08-12012 August 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted on 980803-06 ML20237A0881998-08-12012 August 1998 Discusses Initial Exam Rept 50-223/OL-98-01 Administered During Week of 980803 to Employees of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate at Univ of Ma,Lowell Reactor.W/O Exam Rept,Facility Comments & Exam & Answer Key ML20248M0241998-06-0909 June 1998 Informs That Arrangements Were Made W/D Medich,For Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell Reactor,For Wk of 980803 ML20247L8391998-05-18018 May 1998 Informs of Arrangements Made W/D Medich for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Massachusetts.Written & Operating Exams Scheduled for Wk of 980803 ML20217Q1921998-04-0707 April 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 50-223/98-200 on 980317-20.No Violations Noted.Radiation Protection,Effluent Control,Special Nuclear Matl Accountability & Emergency Preparedness Programs Were Inspected ML20203H7071998-02-18018 February 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell on 980130.W/o Encl ML20198L2051998-01-0808 January 1998 Accepts Replacement of High Enriched Fuel Elements Per 10CFR50.64(b)(2)(i).Inventory of Unirradiated HEU Fuel Must Conform to Requirements of Order Entitled, Reduction of Unirradiated HEU Fuel Holdings at Non-Power Reactors ML20197H5631997-12-11011 December 1997 Forwards Certificates to Listed Licensed Individuals at Univ of Massachusetts - Lowell Facility.Newly Licensed Individuals Include Jm Giordano,Sro & AL Stevens,Ro ML20199K8931997-11-24024 November 1997 Discusses Arrangements for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Ma Reactor Scheduled for Week of 980126.In Order to Meet Schedule,Furnish Matl Listed in Encl 1 at Least 60 Days Prior to Exam Date ML20199C1561997-11-10010 November 1997 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-223/OL-97-01 Administered During Week of 970929.Facility Comments W/Nrc Resolution & Exam & Answer Key Also Encl ML20199C0991997-11-10010 November 1997 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Massachusetts During 970929-30.W/o Encl ML20217L8881997-08-14014 August 1997 Informs That Arrangements Made W/L Bettenhausen for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Univ of Ma Lowell Reactor.Written & Operating Exams Scheduled for Week of 970929.Matl Listed in Encl 1 Requested ML20217H4371997-08-0505 August 1997 Informs That Responsibility for non-power Reactor Insp Program Has Been Transferred from Regional Ofc to NRR ML20198E8021997-07-31031 July 1997 Forwards Order Modifying License R-125 to Convert from High to Low Enriched U Fuel,Amend 12 to License R-125 & Safety Evaluation.Order Being Issued in Response to 930521 Submittal ML20198L1841997-07-15015 July 1997 Refers to Which Informed of Request for DOE to Provide L Bettenhausen W/Two Replacement HEU Fuel Elements in Univ of Massachussetts Lowell Research Reactor Core.Finds Acceptance of Fuel Permissible Since LEU Fuel Unavailable ML20141G1061997-06-26026 June 1997 Forwards Insp Rept 50-223/97-201 on 970513-16.No Noncompliances or Significant Issues Identified ML20137C9241997-03-21021 March 1997 Forwards RAI in Order to Complete Review of Exemptions to 10CFR36 for Gamma Cave at Univ of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor,Per 970712 Request ML20135C1391997-02-24024 February 1997 Forwards Certificates to Listed Newly Licensed Individuals. W/O Encl ML20133P3221997-01-17017 January 1997 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Massachusetts on 961218.W/o Encl ML20133M3221997-01-16016 January 1997 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-223/OL-96-03,facility Comments W/Nrc Resolution & Exam & Answer Key for Exam Administered During Wk of 961218.W/o Encls ML20135A1311996-11-26026 November 1996 Forwards Insp Rept 50-223/96-02 on 961007-10.No Violations Noted ML20149L8021996-11-13013 November 1996 Forwards Administration of Written Exam,Procedures & Review of Written Exam for Operator Licensing Exam at Univ of Massachusetts.Exam Scheduled for Wk of 961216 ML20134C9771996-10-0909 October 1996 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Ma,Lowell on 960923-25.W/o Encls ML20128K8981996-10-0909 October 1996 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Univ of Ma,Lowell on 960923-25 ML20059H1251993-11-0202 November 1993 Informs That Listed Ref Matl Requested Prior to Administration of Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 930322 at Kansas State Univ Reactor ML20045H4281993-06-30030 June 1993 Provides Info That Has Become Available Since Revised 10CFR20 Became Effective on 910620 & Forwards Two Press Releases Re Issuance & Implementation of Revised Part 20 ML20045B3791993-06-0909 June 1993 Responds to 930406,0520 & 27 Ltrs Transmitting Changes to Revs 1,2,3 & 4 & Corrections to Rev 4 of Physical Security Plan.Changes Consistent W/Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p) & Acceptable ML20036B5061993-05-0404 May 1993 Forwards Operator License Certificates to Be Presented to Listed Individuals in Recognition of Protecting Health & Safety of Public.W/O Encl ML20036A1421993-04-30030 April 1993 Forwards Insp Rept 50-223/93-02 on 930406-08.No Violations Noted.Operations Staffing Below Min Level Described in NRC- Approved SAR IR 05000223/19930011993-04-22022 April 1993 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Repts 50-223/93-01 & 70-0738/93-01 ML20034H3831993-03-0909 March 1993 Forwards Combined Insp Repts 50-223/93-01 & 70-0738/93-01 on 930208-10 & Notice of Violation ML20044B5791992-10-0606 October 1992 Advises of Arrangements Made for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams at Facility During Wk of 930301.Ref Matls Listed in Encl 1 Should Be Furnished at Least 60 Days Prior to Exam Date ML20044E3511992-07-0808 July 1992 Forwards Operator License Certificates for Dr Martineau & Ma Montesalvo,Per Commission Request.W/O Encl ML20044B4931992-02-28028 February 1992 Discusses Telcon Re Arrangements Made for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams.Written & Operating Exams Scheduled for Wk of 920427.Encl Requested Matl Required to Meet Schedule ML20059M7091990-09-19019 September 1990 Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-223/90-03 on 900827-28.No Violations Noted IR 05000223/19900021990-06-25025 June 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Re Insp Repts 50-223/90-02 & 70-0738/90-01 ML20043A3761990-05-0808 May 1990 Forwards Safeguards Insp Repts 50-223/90-02 & 70-0738/90-01 on 900410-13 & Notice of Violation ML20012D2111990-03-16016 March 1990 Forwards Exam Rept 50-223/90-01OL Administered on 900307. Written Exam Questions & Preliminary Findings Discussed W/ Members of Reactor Staff ML20006E2281990-02-0909 February 1990 Advises That Written Licensing Reexam Scheduled for 900306. Completed License Applications Should Be Submitted at Least 30 Days Prior to Exam Date.Ref Matl Requirements for Licensing Exams Listed on Encl ML20006D6511990-01-0505 January 1990 Forwards Revised NRC Forms 398 & 396 Re Personal Qualifications Statement & Certification of Medical Exam by Licensee,Respectively.All Applications for Licenses to Be Submitted on Revised Forms by 900201 ML19332B8921989-11-0808 November 1989 Forwards Exam Rept 50-223/89-01OL on 890926-27 ML20248A0211989-07-26026 July 1989 Informs That Reactor Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for 890926-27.Application Should Be Submitted 30 Days Before Exam,So That NRC Will Be Able to Review Training & Experience of Candidate & Determine Eligibility 1999-07-28
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l Dr. Gunter Kegel, Director Nuclear Radiation Laboratory University of Massachusetts - Lowell One University Avenue Lowell, Massachusetts 01854 l
Dear Dr. Kegel:
l 1 made arrangements with Dr. David Medich, for the administration of operator licensing l
examinations at the University of Massachusetts - Lowell reactor. The written and operating examinations are scheduled for the week of August 3,1998.
In order to meet this schedule, I will use the material already provided by the facility. If you
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Paul Doyle ATTN: Paul Doyle Mail Stop O-90-4 Mail Stop O-9D-4 l
Washington, D.C. 20555 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738 You are responsible for providing adequate space for proper conduct of the written examination. Enclosure 1, " Administration of Written Examinations," describes our process
- for conducting these examinations. contains the Rules and Guidelines that will be in effect during the administration of the written examination. Please ensure that all applicants are aware of these rules.
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Your review of the written examination will be conducted in accordance with the procedures specified in Enclosure 3, " Facility Review of Written Examinations."
i Final, signed reactor operator and senior reactor operator license applications certifying that all training has been completed must be submitted at least 14 days before the first examination dates so that we will be able to review the training and experience of the candidates, process the medical certifications, and process the applications. If our review cannot be completed in time to make a determination of applicant eligibility, the candidate may not be permitted to sit for the examination. Therefore, it is recommended that license f
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If you have any questions regardng the examination procedures and requirements, please contact me at (301) 415-1038, or Internet e-m&.1 pvd@nrc. gov.
Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED.BY:
Paul Doyle, Chief Examiner Non-Power Reactors and Decommissioning Project Directorate Division of Reactor Program Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-223
Enclosures:
- 1. Administration of Written Examinations
- 2. Procedures for Administration of Written Examina' ions
- 3. Facility Review of Written Examinations cc w/ enclosures: Dr. David Medich, University of Massachusetts - Lowell l
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Paperwork Reduction Project (3150-0101), Office of information and Regulatory Affairs, j
NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20503.
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contact me at (301) 415-1058, or internet e-mail pvd@nrc. gov.
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Paul Doyle, Chief Examiner Non-Power Reactors and Decommissioning Project Directorate Division of Reactor Program Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 1
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- 1. Administration of Written Examinations
- 2. Procedures for Administration of Written Examinations
- 3. Facility Reviaw of Written Examinations cc w/ enclosures: Dr. David Medich, University of Massachusetts - Lowell DISTRIBUTION w/ enclosures:
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- Dr. Kegel This request is covered by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Clearance Number 3150-0101, which expires April 30,2000. 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 /> per response, including gathering, xeroxing and mailing the required material. Send comments regarding this burden estimete or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Information and Records Management Branch, T-6 F-33, Division of information Support Services, Office of Information Resources Managerrent, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555; and to the Paperwork Reduction Project (3150-0101), Office of information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20503.
If you have any questions regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact me at (301) 415-1058, or Internet e-mail pvd@nrc. gov.
Sincerely, Paul Doyle, Chi Exa er Non-Power Reactors and Decommissioning Project Directorate Division of Reactor Program Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-223 l
Enclosures:
- 1. Administration of Written Examinations
- 2. Procedures for Administration of Written Examinations
- 3. Facility Review of Written Examinations cc w/ enclosures: Dr. David Medich, University of Massachusetts - Lowell i
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Mayor of Lowell City Hall Lowell, Massachusetts 08152 Dr. David C. Medich Acting Reactor Supervisor University of Massachusetts Lowell One University Avenue Lowell, Massachusetts 01854 Office of the Attorney General Environmental Protection Division
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ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 1.
A single room must be provided for administration of the written examination. The location of this room and supporting restroom facilities should be such as to prevent contact with all other facility personnel during the written examination.
2.
Minimum spacing is necessary to ensure examination integrity as determined by the Chief Examiner (i.e., one applicant per table, with a three-foot space between tables).
3.
Acceptable arrangements should 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 must be reviewed by the examiner and/or proctor.
4.
The facility licensee provides pads of 81/2 by 11 inch lined paper in unopened packages for each applicant's use in completing the examination. The examiner distributes these pads to the applicants as needed.
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.
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No wall charts, models, and/or other training materials can be present in the examination room. No other equipment or reference material will be allowed unless provided by the examiner.
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The facility staff is provided with a copy of the written examination and answer key after the last candidate has handed in his written examination. The facility staff will then have five (5) working days to provide formal written comments with supporting documentation regarding written examination questions and answers to the Chief Examiner.
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l PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 1.
Verify candidate identity.
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Pass out examinations and all handouts. Remind applicants not to review examination until instructed to do so.
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS VERBATIM:
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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:
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Restroom trips are to be limited and only one applicant at a time may leave. You must avoid all contact with anyone outside the examination room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating.
2.
Use black ink or dark pencil Daly to facilitate legible reproductions.
3.
Print your name in the blank provided in the upper right-hand cornar of the examination cover sheet and each answer sheet.
4.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet provided. USE ONLY THE PAPER
.PROVIDED AND DO NOT WRITE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PAGE.
5.
Before you turn in your examination, consecutively number each answer sheet.
6.
. The point value for each question is indicated in [ brackets) after the question.
7.
If the intent of a question is unclear, ask questions of the examiner only.
8.
When turning in your examination, assemble the completed examination with examination questions, examination aids and answer sheets. In addition, turn in all scrap paper.
9.
Ensure all information you wish to have evaluated as part of your answer is on your answer sheet. Scrap paper will be disposed of immediately following the examination.
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To pass the examination, you must achieve a grade of 70 percent or greater in each category.
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There is a time limit of three (3) hours for completion of the examination.
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When you have completed and turned in your examination, leave the examination area (DEFINE THE AREA). If you are observed in this area while the examination is still in progress, your license may be denied or revoked.
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ENCLOSURE 2
FACILITY REVIEW OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 1.
At the option of the Director, Non-Power Reactor and Decommissioning Project Directorate (PDND), the facility may review the written examination up to two weeks prior to its administration. This review may take place at tue facility or at an NRC office. The Chief Examiner will coordinate the details of the review with the facility.
An NRC examiner will always be present during the review. The examination or written notes will HQI be retained by the facility.
Whenever this option of examination review is utilized, the facility reviewers will sign the following statement prior to being allowed access to the examination.
a.
Pre-Examination Security Agreement I
acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge concerning the examination scheduled for at as of the date of my signature below. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information concerning this examination to any unauthorized persoris. I understand that I am not to participate in any instruction involving those applicants scheduled to be administered the above examination from this date until after the examination has been administered.
I further understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may result in the examinations being cancelled and/or enforcement action against myself or the facility licensee by whom I am employed or represent.
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 my knowledge, divulge any information concerning the examinations administered during the week of at or any iristruction to those applicants who were administered the examination from the date I entered 'nto this security agreement until the completion of examination administration.
I Signature /Date ENCLOSURE 3 1
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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 is provided a marked-up copy of the examination and the answer key. The copy of the written examination includes pen and ink changes made to 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 its administration, any additional comments must be given to an examiner prior to his/her leaving the facility. These comments will be addressed to the Chief Examiner by the Reactor Supervisor. Comments not submitted within the required time frame will be considered for inclusion in the grading process on a case-by-case basis. This may cause delays in grading the examinations.
3.
The following format should be used for submittal of specific comments:
a.
Listing of NRC question, answer and reference b.
Facility comment / recommendation c.
Reference (to support facility comment)
NOTES:
- 1. No change to the examination will be made without submittal of a reference to support the facility comment. Any supporting documentation that was not previously supplied, should be provided.
- 2. Comments made without a concise facility recommendation will not be f
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.
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