ML21028A100

301 ADAMS 2B

ML21028A100
Person / Time
Site:	Harris
Issue date:	01/18/2021
From:	NRC/RGN-II
To:	Duke Energy Progress
References
50-400/20-301 50-400/OL-20
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ML21028A100 ES-201 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES-201-1 Facility: Harris Date of Examination: Nov 2020 Developed by: Written: Facility NRC // Operating: Facility NRC Chief Target Task Description (Reference) Examiners Date*

Initials

1. Examination administration date confirmed (C.1.a; C.2.a-b). For NRC-prepared exams,

-240 MB arrangements are made for the facility to submit reference materials (C.1.e; C.3.c; Attachment 3).

-210 2. NRC examiners and facility contact assigned (C.1.d; C.2.f). MB

3. Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements (C.2.c). As applicable, the facility

-210 contact submits to the NRC any prescreened K/As for elimination from the written examination MB outline, with a description of the facilitys prescreening process (ES-401, D.1.b).

-210 4. Reference material due for NRC-prepared exams (C.1.e; C.3.c; Attachment 3). MB

-210 5. Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.e). MB

6. NRC-developed written examination outline (ES-401-1/2 or ES-401N-1/2 and ES-401-3 or

-195 ES-401N-3) sent to facility contact (must be on the exam security agreement) (C.1.e-f; C.2.h; MB C.3.d-e).

7. Operating test outline(s) and other checklists due, including Forms ES-201-2, ES-201-3, ES-301-1,

-150 MB ES-301-2, ES-301-5, and ES-D-1, as applicable (C.1.e-f; C.3.d-e).

8. Operating test outline(s) reviewed by the NRC and feedback provided to facility licensee (C.2.h;

-136 MB C.3.d-e).

9. Proposed examinations (written, JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable) and outlines (Forms ES-301-1, ES-301-2, ES-D-1, ES-401-1/2 or ES-401N-1/2, and ES-401-3 or ES-401N-3); MB

-75 supporting documentation (including Forms ES-301-3, ES-301-4, ES-301-5, ES-301-6, ES-401-6, ES-401N-6, and any Form ES-201-2 and ES-201-3 updates); and reference materials due (C.1.e-h; C.3.d).

10. Examinations prepared by the NRC are approved by the NRC supervisor and forwarded for

-75 MB facility licensee review (C.1.i; C.2.h; C.3.f-g).

-60 11. Preliminary waiver/excusal requests due (C.1.m; C.2.c; ES-202). MB

-50 12. Written exam and operating test reviews completed (C.3.f). MB

13. Examination review results discussed between the NRC and facility licensee (C.1.i; C.1.k-l;

-35 MB C.2.h; C.3.g). The NRC and the facility licensee conduct exam preparatory week.

14. Preliminary license applications and waiver/excusal requests, as applicable (NRC Form 398) due

-30 MB (C.1.m; C.2.i; ES-202).

15. Final license applications and waiver/excusal requests, as applicable (NRC Form 398), due and

-14 MB Form ES-201-4 prepared (C.1.m; C.2.k; ES-202).

-7 16. Written examinations and operating tests approved by the NRC supervisor (C.2.j-k; C.3.h). MB

-7 17. Request facility licensee management feedback on the examination (C.2.l). MB

18. Final applications reviewed; one or two (if more than 10) applications audited to confirm

-7 qualifications/eligibility; and examination approval and waiver/excusal letters sent (C.2.k; MB Attachment 5; ES-202, C.3.j; ES-204).

-7 19. Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee (C.3.k). MB

-7 20. Approved scenarios and job performance measures distributed to NRC examiners (C.3.i). MB

• Target dates are based on facility-prepared examinations and the examination date identified in the corporate notification letter. These dates are for planning purposes and may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the facility licensee.

ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility: Harris Date of Examination: Nov 2020 Initials Item Task Description a b* c**

1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model in accordance with ES-401 or ES-401N. MB W b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with MB R Section D.1 of ES-401 or ES-401N and whether all K/A categories are appropriately sampled.

I T c. Assess whether the outline overemphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics. MB T

E d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected K/A statements are appropriate. MB N

2. a. Using Form ES-301-5, verify that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of MB normal evolutions, instrument and component failures, technical specifications, and major S transients.

I M b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and MB U mix of applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule L without compromising exam integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be tested using at A least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated from the T applicants audit test(s), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.

O

c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conforms with the qualitative and MB R

quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D and in Section D.5, Specific Instructions for the Simulator Operating Test, of ES-301 (including overlap).

3. a. Verify that the systems walkthrough outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2: MB (1) The outline(s) contains the required number of control room and in-plant tasks distributed W among the safety functions as specified on the form.

A (2) Task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form.

L (3) No tasks are duplicated from the applicants audit test(s).

K (4) The number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specified on the form.

T (5) The number of alternate-path, low-power, emergency, and radiologically controlled area H tasks meets the criteria on the form.

R O b. Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1: MB U (1) The tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form.

G (2) At least one task is new or significantly modified.

H (3) No more than one task is repeated from the last two NRC licensing examinations.

c. Determine whether there are enough different outlines to test the projected number and mix of MB applicants and ensure that no items are duplicated on subsequent days.

4. a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including probabilistic risk assessment and individual MB plant examination insights) are covered in the appropriate exam sections.

G E b. Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41, 55.43, and 55.45 sampling is appropriate. MB N

c. Ensure that K/A importance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5. MB E

R d. Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections and the last two NRC exams. MB A

L e. Check the entire exam for balance of coverage. MB

f. Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO). MB Printed Name/Signature Date

a. Author See copy supplied by licensee for their

b. Facility Reviewer (*) Initials and signatures.

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) Mark A. Bates / Mark A. Bates 11/5/20

d. NRC Supervisor Gerald J. McCoy / Gerald J. McCoy 11/5/20 Written exam 201-2 signed earlier when NRC developed written sample plan.

• Not applicable for NRC-prepared examination outlines.

1. The independent NRC reviewer initials items in column c; the chief examiners concurrence is required.

ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 Facility: Date of Examination: Operating Test Number:

Initials

1. General Criteria a b* c#

a. The operating test conforms to the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with MB sampling requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distribution).

b. There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered MB during this examination.

c. The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants audit test(s) (see Section D.1.a.). MB

d. Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within MB acceptable limits.

e. It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent MB applicants at the designated license level.

2. Walkthrough Criteria -- -- --

a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable: MB

• initial conditions

• initiating cues

• references and tools, including associated procedures

• reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time critical by the facility licensee

• operationally important specific performance criteria that include

- detailed expected actions with exact criteria and nomenclature

- system response and other examiner cues

- statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant

- criteria for successful completion of the task

- identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards

- restrictions on the sequence of steps, if applicable

b. Ensure that any changes from the previously approved systems and administrative walkthrough MB outlines (Forms ES-301-1 and ES-301-2) have not caused the test to deviate from any of the acceptance criteria (e.g., item distribution, bank use, repetition from the last two NRC examinations) specified on those forms and Form ES-201-2.

3. Simulator Criteria -- -- --

The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with MB Form ES-301-4, and a copy is attached.

Printed Name/Signature Date

a. Author See copy supplied by licensee for their

b. Facility Reviewer (*) Initials and signatures.

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) Mark A. Bates / Mark A. Bates 11/5/20

d. NRC Supervisor Gerald J. McCoy / Gerald J. McCoy 11/5/20 Written exam 201-2 signed earlier when NRC developed written sample plan.

• The facility licensee signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.

1. The independent NRC reviewer initials items in column c; the chief examiner concurrence is required.

ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 Facility: Harris Date of Exam: Nov 2020 Scenario Numbers: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Operating Test No.: 301 QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES Initials a b* c#

1. The initial conditions are realistic in that some equipment and/or instrumentation may be out of service, MB but it does not cue the operators into expected events.

2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events. MB

3. Each event description consists of the following: MB

• the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated

• the malfunction(s) or conditions that are entered to initiate the event

• the symptoms/cues that will be visible to the crew

• the expected operator actions (by shift position)

• the event termination point (if applicable)

4. The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics. MB

5. Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable and allows the examination team to obtain complete MB evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives.

6. If time compression techniques are used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates. MB Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints.

Cues are given.

7. The simulator modeling is not altered. MB

8. The scenarios have been validated. Pursuant to 10 CFR 55.46(d), any open simulator performance MB deficiencies or deviations from the referenced plant have been evaluated to ensure that functional fidelity is maintained while running the planned scenarios.

9. Scenarios are new or significantly modified in accordance with Section D.5 of ES-301. MB

10. All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified using Form ES-301-6 (submit the MB form along with the simulator scenarios).

11. The scenario set provides the opportunity for each applicant to be evaluated in each of the applicable MB rating factors. (Competency rating factors as described on Forms ES-303-1 and ES-303-3.)

12. Each applicant will be significantly involved in the minimum number of transients and events specified MB on Form ES-301-5 (submit the form with the simulator scenarios).

13. Applicants are evaluated on a similar number of preidentified critical tasks across scenarios, when MB possible.

14. The level of difficulty is appropriate to support licensing decisions for each crew position. MB Target Quantitative Attributes per Scenario (See Section D.5.d) Actual Attributes -- -- --

1. Malfunctions after EOP entry (1-2) / / MB

2. Abnormal events (2-4) / / MB

3. Major transients (1-2) / / MB

4. EOPs entered/requiring substantive actions (1-2) / / MB

5. Entry into a contingency EOP with substantive actions (> 1 per scenario / / MB set)

6. Preidentified critical tasks (> 2) / / MB

• The facility licensee signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.

1. An independent NRC reviewer initials items in column c; chief examiner concurrence is required.

See copy supplied by licensee for their initials.

ES-403 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist Facility: Harris Date of Exam: 11/24/2020 Exam Level: RO x SRO x Item Description Initials a b c

1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading AG N/A MB

2. Proposed answer key changes and question deletions AG N/A MB justified and documented (facility reviewer initials not required (N/R) if NO post-examination comments are submitted)

3. Applicants scores checked for addition errors AG N/A MB (reviewers spot check > 25% of examinations)

4. Grading for all borderline cases (80% +/-2% overall and 70% or AG N/A MB 80%, as applicable, +/-4% on the SRO-only exam) reviewed in detail

5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades AG N/A MB are justified

6. Performance on missed questions checked for training AG N/A MB deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of questions missed by one-half or more of the applicants Printed Name/Signature Date

a. Grader __Andreas Goldau / Andreas Goldau___ __12/09/2020_

b. Facility Reviewer(*) _N/A_____________________________ ____N/A_____

c. NRC Chief Examiner (*) __Mark Bates_/ Mark Bates __________ __12/09/2020_

d. NRC Supervisor (*) __Gerald McCoy / Gerald McCoy_______ __12/21/2020_

(*) The facility reviewers signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC; two independent NRC reviews are required.