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11 Public Forms
	ML22020A133
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	12/07/2021
From:	Heather Gepford; Operations Branch IV
To:	; Wolf Creek
References
	Download: ML22020A133 (22)
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EXAM ASSIGNMENT TICKLER

Chief: C. Osterholtz Facility: W olf Creek 10/27/2021Date of Written Exam:

U/I: M. Doyle Start of Op Test: 11/1/2021 11/5/2021End of Op Test:

Written Exam Developed By: NRC / Facility Operating Test Developed By: NRC / Facility Due Date Description Date Complete Initials Notes 2/24/2021 02/01/2021 MDExamination administration date confirmedFor NRC prepared exams, arrangements made for the facility to submit reference materials 3/31/2021 02/01/2021 MDNRC examiners and facility contact assigned

3/31/2021 02/01/2021 MDFacility contact briefed on security and other requirements

3/31/2021 N/A N/AReference material due for NRC prepared exams ES-201 Att-3

3/31/2021 02/02/2021 MDCorporate Notification Letter sent ES-201 Att-4 produced by CE

4/14/2021 02/25/2021 MDNRC developed written examination outline sent to facility contact ES-401-1/2 and ES-401-3

5/26/2021 06/03/2021 MDOperating test outline(s) and other checklists due ES-201-2, 201-3, 301-1, 301-2, 301-5, D-1 6/9/2021 06/24/2021 MDOperating test outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided ES-201-2 signed by CE & BC to facility licensee 8/11/2021 08/16/2021 MDProposed exams, outlines, supporting documentation, and Exams prepared by the NRC are approved by reference materials due. BC and forwarded for facility licensee review 8/18/2021 09/02/2021 MDPeer review of written exam complete Document review on ES-401-9

9/8/2021 09/02/2021 MDW ritten exam and operating test reviews completedDocument review on ES-401-9

9/22/2021 09/03/2021 MDFeedback approved by Branch Chief 9/22/2021 09/23/2021 MDExamination review results discussed between NRC and facility licensee 9/29/2021 09/23/2021 MDPreliminary license applications & waiver/excusal requests due NRC Forms 398/396

9/20/2021 09/23/2021 MDOn-site validation & 10% audit of license applications

10/6/2021 09/23/2021 MDPreliminary license applications and waivers reviewed

10/13/2021 10/15/2021 MDFinal license applications & waiver/excusal requests due ES-201-4 prepared by LA

10/20/2021 10/21/2021 MDW ritten exams and operating tests approved by Branch Chief

10/20/2021 10/21/2021 MDRequest facility licensee management feedback on the exam 10/20/2021 10/22/2021 MDFinal applications reviewed and audited; exam approval and LA produces / BC signs Exam Approval Letter waiver/excusal letters sent (ES-201 Att-5) 10/20/2021 10/25/2021 MDProctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee 10/20/2021 10/25/2021 MDApproved scenarios and JPMs distributed to examiners

11/1/2021 11/04/2021 MDAdminister Operating Test

11/12/2021 12/03/2021 MDExaminer's document op test results on ES 303's

11/25/2021 11/04/2021 MDPost exam comments and graded exams received ES-403-1 to BC 12/3/2021 11/08/2021 MDPost exam written comments reviewed and incorporated and NRC grading completed 12/3/2021 11/08/2021 MDPost exam operating test comments reviewed and ES-303-1 updated 12/10/2021 12/06/2021 MDChief examiner review of operating test and/or written exam Signed ES 303's to BC grading completed 12/17/2021 12/06/2021 MDBranch Chief review of exam results completed

12/24/2021 N/A MDW aivers/deferrals reviewed for impact on licensing decision

12/24/2021 12/07/2021 MDLicense/Proposed Denial letters mailed; Facility notified of results

12/24/2021 12/07/2021 MDRPS/IP number of examinees updated print Report-21

1/14/2022 N/A N/AFinal Denial Letters mailed (if no request for informal review)21 days after proposed denial letters mailed.

1/21/2022 01/19/2022 MDExamination Report Issuedproduced by CE

1/28/2022 N/A N/ARef Mat'l Returned after Final Resolution of Appeals

2/25/2022 N/A N/ASUNSI checklist complete and exam docs to ADAMS SUNSI checklist to LA

Replaces NUREG-1021, Revision 11, Forms ES-201-1 and ES-501-1

Rev. 9 ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2

Facility: Wolf Creek Date of Examination: 10/27/2021

Item TaskDescription Initials A b* c**

1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model in accordance with ES-401 or ES-401N. AJS JK MD

W b. Assess whether the outline was systematical ly and randomly prepared in accordance with AJS JK MD 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. AJS JK MD T

E d. Assess whether the justifications for deselec ted or rejected K/A statements are appropriate. AJS JK MD N

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

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

T O c. To the extent possible, assess whether t he outline(s) conforms with the qualitative and JDB JK MD R quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D and in Section D.5, Specific Instructions for the S imulator Operating Test, of ES-301 (including overlap).

3. a. Verify that the systems walkthrough outline m eets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2: JDB JK MD (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 b. Verify that the administrative outline m eets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1: JDB JK MD O (1) The tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form.

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

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

H

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

4. a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (i ncluding probabilistic risk assessment and individual AJS JK MD plant examination insights) are cover ed in the appropriate exam sections.

G b. Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41, 55.43, and 55.45 sampling is appropriate. AJS JK MD E

N c. Ensure that K/A importance ratings (except fo r plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5. AJS JK MD E

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

L e. Check the entire exam for balance of coverage. AJS JK MD

f. Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO). AJS JK MD

Printed Name/Signature Date

a. Author 6/3/2021

b. Facility Reviewer (*) 6/3/2021

c. NRCs Chief Examiner (#) __ ______________________________________________ 6/24/2021

d. NRC Supervisor _________________________________________________ ________

Not applicable for NRC-prepared examination outlines.

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

ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6

Facility: Wolf Creek Date of Exam: 27 Oct 2021 Exam Level: RO X SRO X

Item Description Initial ab*c*#

1. Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility. AJS JK MD

2. a. NRC K/As are referenced for all questions.

b. Facility learning objectives are referenced as available. AJS JK MD

c. Correct answer explanation and distractor analysis provided (ES-401, D.2.g)

3. SRO questions are appropriate in accordance with Section D.2.d of ES-401 AJS JK MD

4 The sampling process was random and systematic. (If more than four RO or two SRO questions were repeated from the last two NRC licensing exams, consult the NRR/NRO OL AJS JK MD program office). [NONE]

5. Question duplication from the licensee screening/audit exam was controlled as indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate.

__ The audit exam was systematically and randomly developed, or X The audit exam was completed before the license exam was started, or AJS JK MD

__ The examinations were developed independently, or

__ The licensee certifies that there is no duplication, or

__ Other (explain).

6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75% from the bank, Bank Modified New N/A N/A N/A at least 10% new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO/SRO-only question distribution(s) at right. 9/8 3/0 63/17 AJS JK MD

7. Between 38 and 45 questions of the questions on the RO Memory C/A N/A N/A N/A exam and at least 13 questions of the questions on the SRO-only portion of the exam are written at the comprehension/analysis level (see ES-401, D.2.c); enter 37/9 38/16 AJS JK MD the actual RO/SRO-only question distribution(s) at right.

8. References/handouts provided do not give away answers or aid in the elimination of distractors. [NONE] AJS JK MD

9. Question content conforms to specific K/A statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the tier to which they are assigned; deviations are justified. AJS JK MD

10. Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines in Appendix B. AJS JK MD

11. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple-choice items; the total is correct and agrees with the value on the cover sheet. AJS JK MD

Printed Name/Signature Date

a. Author Andrew J. Servaes 10/12/2021

b. Facility Reviewer (*) James P. Knapp 10/12/2021 ames P. Knapp C.Osterholtz 10/13/2021

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) _____________________________________________________________ __________ ________________________________________

d. NRC Regional Supervisor _____________________________________________________________ __________ Gerond A. George Digitally signed by Gerond A. George Date: 2021.10.21 10:11:29 -05'00'

Note:

The facility reviewers initials or signature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

Independent NRC reviewer initials items in Column c; chief examiner concurrence is required.

ES-401, Page 48 of 52 ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3

Facility: Wolf Creek Date of Examination: November 2021 Operating Test Number:

1. General Criteria Initials Ab*c#

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

[No Changes]

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

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

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

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

2. Walkthrough Criteria -- -- --

a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable: JDB JK MD

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 MD outlines (Forms ES-301-1 and ES-301-2) have not caused the test to deviate from any of the JDB JK acceptance criteria (e.g., item distribution, bank use, repetition from the last two NRC examinations) specified on those forms and Form ES-201-2. [No Changes]

3. Simulator Criteria -- -- --

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

Printed Name/Signature Date

a. Author Joshua D. Bousum 10/12/2021

b. Facility Reviewer (*) James P. Knapp 10/12/2021 mes P. Knapp

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) ______________ C. Osterholtz 10/13/2021

d. NRC Supervisor ______________ Gerond A. George Digitally signed by Gerond A. George Date: 2021.10.21 10:25:58 -05'00'

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

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

ES-301, Page 1 of 33 ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4

Facility: Wolf Creek Date of Exam: Nov 2021 Scenario Numbers: 1/2/3 Operating Test No.:

QUALIT AT IVE ATT RIBUT ES Initials

a b* c#

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

2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events. JDB JK MD

3. Each event description consists of the following: JDB JK MD x the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated x the malfunction(s) or conditions that are entered to initiate the event x the symptoms/cues that will be visible to the crew x the expected operator actions (by shift position) x the event termination point (if applicable)

4. The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics. JDB JK MD

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

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

Cues are given. [None]

7. The simulator modeling is not altered. JDB JK MD

8. The scenarios have been validated. Pursuant to 10 CFR 55.46(d), any open simulator performance JDB JK MD 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. JDB JK MD

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

11. The scenario set provides the opportunity for each applicant to be evaluated in each of the applicable JDB JK MD 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 JDB JK MD 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 JDB JK MD possible.

14. The level of difficulty is appropriate to support licensing decisions for each crew position. JDB JK MD

Target Quantitative Attributes per Scenario (See Section D.5.d) Actual Attributes -- -- --

1. Malfunctions after EOP entry (1-2) 2 / 2 / 2 JDB JK MD

2. Abnormal events (2-4) 5 / 4 / 4 JDB JK MD

3. Major transients (1-2) 1 / 1 / 1 JDB JK MD

4. EOPs entered/requiring substantive actions (1-2) 1 / 3 / 2 JDB JK MD

5. Entry into a contingency EOP with substantive actions (> 1 per scenario 1 / 1 / 0 JDB JK MD set)

6. Preidentified critical tasks (> 2) 3 / 3 / 2 JDB JK MD

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

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

ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4