ML22353A581
| ML22353A581 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 09/08/2022 |
| From: | Heather Gepford NRC/RGN-IV/DORS/OB |
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| References | |
| Download: ML22353A581 (1) | |
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EXAM ASSIGNMENT TICKLER Chief:
Bergeon Facility:
STP 9/8/2022 U/I:
N/A Start of Op Test:
8/22/22 8/25/2022 Due Date Date Complete Initials 12/20/2021 10/28/21 1/24/2022 10/28/21 1/24/2022 10/28/21 1/24/2022 N/A N/A 1/24/2022 11/3/21 2/7/2022 10/19/21 3/21/2022 3/18/21 BAB 4/4/2022 3/31/22 BAB 6/6/2022 6/6/22 BAB 6/13/2022 6/13/22 BAB 7/4/2022 6/23/22 BAB 7/18/2022 6/24/22 BAB 7/18/2022 7/5/22 BAB 7/25/2022 7/20/22 BAB 7/11/2022 7/11/22 BAB 8/1/2022 7/29/22 BAB 8/8/2022 8/4/22 BAB 8/15/2022 8/16/22 BAB 8/15/2022 8/15/22 BAB 8/15/2022 8/17/22 BAB 8/15/2022 7/11/22 BAB 8/15/2022 8/16/22 BAB 8/22/2022 8/22/22 BAB 9/1/2022 9/6/22 BAB 9/28/2022 9/20/22 BAB 10/6/2022 10/3/22 BAB 10/6/2022 10/3/22 BAB 10/13/2022 10/7/22 BAB 10/20/2022 10/11/22 BAB 10/27/2022 10/11/22 BAB 10/27/2022 10/26/22 BAB 10/27/2022 10/26/22 BAB 11/17/2022 N/A N/A 11/24/2022 12/12/22 BAB 12/1/2022 N/A N/A 12/29/2022 12/12/22 BAB Rev. 9 Post exam comments and graded exams received ES-403-1 to BC Final Denial Letters mailed (if no request for informal review)
Replaces NUREG-1021, Revision 11, Forms ES-201-1 and ES-501-1 Post exam operating test comments reviewed and ES-303-1 updated Signed ES 303's to BC produced by CE License/Proposed Denial letters mailed; Facility notified of results SUNSI checklist complete and exam docs to ADAMS SUNSI checklist to LA Ref Mat'l Returned after Final Resolution of Appeals Examination Report Issued Approved scenarios and JPMs distributed to examiners Examiner's document op test results on ES 303's Final applications reviewed and audited; exam approval and waiver/excusal letters sent LA produces / BC signs Exam Approval Letter (ES-201 Att-5)
RPS/IP number of examinees updated print Report-21 Waivers/deferrals reviewed for impact on licensing decision Post exam written comments reviewed and incorporated and NRC grading completed Chief examiner review of operating test and/or written exam grading completed Branch Chief review of exam results completed On-site validation & 10% audit of license applications Final license applications & waiver/excusal requests due ES-201-4 prepared by LA Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee Document review on ES-401-9 Preliminary license applications & waiver/excusal requests due NRC Forms 398/396 Feedback approved by Branch Chief Examination review results discussed between NRC and facility licensee Date of Written Exam:
Description Notes Examination administration date confirmed For NRC prepared exams, arrangements made for the facility to submit reference materials End of Op Test:
Written Exam Developed By: NRC / Facility Operating Test Developed By: NRC / Facility NRC examiners and facility contact assigned Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements Operating test outline(s) and other checklists due ES-201-2, 201-3, 301-1, 301-2, 301-5, D-1 Reference material due for NRC prepared exams ES-201 Att-3 Corporate Notification Letter sent ES-201 Att-4 produced by CE NRC developed written examination outline sent to facility contact ES-401-1/2 and ES-401-3 21 days after proposed denial letters mailed.
Preliminary license applications and waivers reviewed Request facility licensee management feedback on the exam Operating test outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility licensee ES-201-2 signed by CE & BC Peer review of written exam complete Document review on ES-401-9 Proposed exams, outlines, supporting documentation, and reference materials due.
Exams prepared by the NRC are approved by BC and forwarded for facility licensee review Written exam and operating test reviews completed Written exams and operating tests approved by Branch Chief Administer Operating Test
IP 21 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule Phase Code: 2 - Construction, 5 - Operational Region: 4 From 08/21/2022 to 10/31/2022
- Candidates Exam Week Site / Docket # / Insp Rpt #
RO LSRO SROI SROU Type Exam Author Chief Examiner Examiners Assigned 08/21/2022 South Texas Project / 05000498, 05000499 /
2022301 CAC #: 000500 3
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0 FB-OR-INITIAL LICENSE EXAM ADMINIS TRATION (EXAD)
NFF Bergeon, Bryan Bergeon,Bryan Hernandez,Nick Kirkland,John Osterholtz,Clyde You,David Page 1 of 4 10/31/2022 4:36:04 PM Orgs: ALL Sites: STP Exam Author: ALL Activity Codes: EXAD, NEXAD, NOV, OV
IP 21 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule Phase Code: 2 - Construction, 5 - Operational Region: 4 From 08/21/2022 to 10/31/2022 Summary by Date RO SROI SROU LSRO Total 08/2022 3
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0 11 Page 2 of 4 10/31/2022 4:36:04 PM Orgs: ALL Sites: STP Exam Author: ALL Activity Codes: EXAD, NEXAD, NOV, OV
IP 21 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule Phase Code: 2 - Construction, 5 - Operational Region: 4 From 08/21/2022 to 10/31/2022 Summary by Site RO SROI SROU LSRO Total South Texas Project 3
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0 11 Page 3 of 4 10/31/2022 4:36:04 PM Orgs: ALL Sites: STP Exam Author: ALL Activity Codes: EXAD, NEXAD, NOV, OV
IP 21 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule Phase Code: 2 - Construction, 5 - Operational Region: 4 From 08/21/2022 to 10/31/2022 Summary by Region RO SROI SROU LSRO Total Region 4 3
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0 11 Page 4 of 4 10/31/2022 4:36:04 PM Orgs: ALL Sites: STP Exam Author: ALL Activity Codes: EXAD, NEXAD, NOV, OV
1 Vest Arthur From:
Stan Mason <masonsa50@gmail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 5:50 PM To:
Vest Arthur
Subject:
Re: NRC exam security agreement
IagreewiththePostexaminationstatementpertainingtotheExaminationSecurityAgreementthatIwassignedonto.
StanleyA.Mason
OnSep13,2022,at4:56PM,VestArthur<anvest@stpegs.com>wrote:
Pleasesendmeanaffirmativeresponsetothefollowingstatement:
(2) Postexamination To the best of my knowledge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered at South Texas Project during the week(s) of 08/22/2022-09/08/2022. From the date that I entered into this examination security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below or authorized by the NRC.
- ThankYou, Arthur N. Vest Jr.
SROLicenseInstructor SouthTexasProjectNuclearOperatingCompany Office:3619728666 Cell:9859745754
Caution:Thisisanexternalemail.Pleasetakecarewhenclickinglinksoropeningattachments.Whenindoubt, contacttheTechnicalAssistanceCenterat3619727000orx7000.
1 Vest Arthur From:
Wooley, Thomas Sent:
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 5:23 PM To:
Vest Arthur
Subject:
RE: NRC exam security agreement Yes,IaffirmthePostExaminationstatement.
ThomasWooley
From:VestArthur<anvest@STPEGS.COM>
Sent:Tuesday,September13,20224:56PM To:masonsa50@gmail.com;ThomasWooley<twooley1@gmail.com>;Wooley,Thomas<tewooley@STPEGS.COM>
Subject:
NRCexamsecurityagreement
Pleasesendmeanaffirmativeresponsetothefollowingstatement:
(2) Postexamination To the best of my knowledge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered at South Texas Project during the week(s) of 08/22/2022-09/08/2022. From the date that I entered into this examination security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below or authorized by the NRC.
- ThankYou, Arthur N. Vest Jr.
SROLicenseInstructor SouthTexasProjectNuclearOperatingCompany Office:3619728666 Cell:9859745754
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as of the date of my signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have not been authorized by the NRC chief examiner. I understand that I am not to instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be administered these licensing examinations from this date until the completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below or authorized by the NRG. Furthermore, I am aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented In the facility licensee's procedures) and understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may result in cancellation of the examinations, an enforcement action by the NRG against me or the facility licensee, or both. I will immediately report to facility licensee management or the NRG chief examiner any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.
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Form 2.1-1 Examination Preparation Checklist Facility: __South Texas Project_________________________________
Date of Examination: ___8/22/2022______
Developed by: Written:
Facility NRC
//
Operating:
Facility NRC Target Date*
Task Description Chief Examiners Initials
-240
- 1. Examination administration date confirmed (A.1-5). For NRC-prepared examinations, arrangements are made for the facility licensee to submit reference materials (B.4, C.4.g and F).
BAB 10/28/2021
-210
- 2. NRC examiners and facility licensee contact assigned (B.1 and C.1-3).
BAB 10/28/2021
-210
- 3. Facility licensee contact briefed on examination security and other requirements (D.4). As applicable, the facility licensee contact submits to the NRC any prescreened K/As for elimination from the written examination outline, with a description of the facility licensees prescreening process (ES-4.1 A.1.a and ES-4.1 B.2).
BAB 10/28/2021
-210
- 4. Reference material due for NRC-prepared examinations (F).
N/A
-210
- 5. Examination kick-off call held (C.4). The NRC sends the corporate notification letter (A.5).
BAB 11/03/2021
-195
- 6. Written examination outline developed by the NRC and sent to the facility licensee contact (must be on the examination security agreement) (B.2, ES-4.1 A.1.b and ES-4.1 A.2.a).
BAB 10/19/2021
-150
- 7. Operating test outlines and checklists due: Forms 1.3-1, 2.3-1, 3.2-1, 3.2-2, 3.3-1, and 3.4-1, as applicable (B.6). Facility licensee provides a draft operating test administration schedule to the NRC (B.18).
BAB 03/18/2022
-136
- 8. Operating test outlines reviewed by the NRC and feedback provided to the facility licensee (ES-2.3).
BAB 03/31/2022
-100
- 9. NRC-prepared examinations approved by the NRC supervisor and forwarded for facility licensee review (ES-2.3).
N/A
-75
- 10. Proposed examinations (written, JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable) and outline forms; quality checklists and supporting documentation (including Forms 2.3-2 and 2.3-4 and any Form 2.3-1, 1.3-1, and 3.4-1 updates); and reference materials due.
BAB 06/02/2022
-60
- 11. Preliminary waiver/excusal requests due (ES-2.2 E.1).
BAB 06/23/2022
-50
- 12. Written examination and operating test reviews completed (ES-2.3). The NRC supervisors authorization to proceed with the facility review granted (ES-2.3 D).
BAB 06/24/2022
-50
- 13. Examination review results discussed between the NRC and the facility licensee (B.14).
BAB 07/05/2022
-35
- 14. Examination preparatory week conducted by the NRC and the facility licensee (I).
BAB 07/14/2022
-30
- 15. Preliminary license applications, including any waiver/excusal requests, due (ES-2-2 C.1).
BAB 07/20/2022
-14
- 16. Final license applications, including any waiver/excusal requests, due and Form 2.2-1 prepared (ES-2.2 C and E).
BAB 08/04/2022
-7
- 17. Written examinations and operating tests approved by the NRC supervisor (C.9)
BAB 08/16/2022
-7
- 18. Facility licensee management feedback on the examination requested by the NRC supervisor (C.10).
BAB 08/15/2022
ES-2.1, Page 2 of 20
-7
- 19. Final applications reviewed; 10% of applications audited to confirm qualifications/eligibility (ES-2.2 G); and examination approval letter (Letter 2.3-1) and waiver/excusal letters sent.
BAB 08/17/2022
-7
- 20. Written examination administration guidelines reviewed with the facility licensee (D.14).
BAB 08/15/2022
-7
- 21. Approved scenarios and job performance measures distributed to NRC examiners (D.12).
BAB 08/16/2022
- Target dates are based on facility licensee-prepared examinations and the examination date identified in the corporate notification letter. These dates are for planning purposes and may be adjusted in coordination with the facility licensee.
Heather J Gepford /
6/27/2022
Heather J. Gepford /
8/16/22
Heather J. Gepford /
8/16/22
Form 3.4-1 Events and Evolutions Checklist E
A V
P E
P N
T L
T O
I T
C T
A A
Y S
A B
S A
B S
A B
S A
B L
N P
R T
O R
T O
R T
O R
T O
T E
O C
P O
C P
O C
P O
C P
RO I
U RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
1 0
1 RX 1
0 1
RX 1
1 0
RX RX 1
0 1
0 1
1 RX U
M*
POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION Facility:
Date of Exam:
Operating Test No.:
Scenarios 1
2 3
4 M
I N
I M
South Texas Project 08/22/2022 1
1 2
Crew A 3
1 2
0 2
2 1
9 3
1 2
1 2,3,5, 6,8 4
7 1,2 4
3,5,6 7
3 1
2,3,4,5, 7,8 6,7 4,5 1
3,5,7,8 6,9 3
9
Form 3.4-1 Events and Evolutions Checklist E
A V
P E
P N
T L
T O
I T
C T
A A
Y S
A B
S A
B S
A B
S A
B L
N P
R T
O R
T O
R T
O R
T O
T E
O C
P O
C P
O C
P O
C P
RO I
U RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
1 0
1 RX 1
0 1
RX 1
1 0
RX RX 1
0 1
0 1
1 RX U
M*
POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION Facility:
Date of Exam:
Operating Test No.:
Scenarios 1
2 3
4 M
I N
I M
South Texas Project 08/22/2022 1
Crew B 3
4 2
0 2
2 3
3 6
2 1
1 7
3 2
2 9
0 3
1 2
4 1
2,3,5, 6,8 7
1,2 4
3,5,6 7
3 4
1 2,8 7
2,8 1
2,4 6,9 2,4 1
3,5,7,8 6,9 3
1 2,3,4, 5,7,8 6,9 4,5
Form 3.4-1 Events and Evolutions Checklist E
A V
P E
P N
T L
T O
I T
C T
A A
Y S
A B
S A
B S
A B
S A
B L
N P
R T
O R
T O
R T
O R
T O
T E
O C
P O
C P
O C
P O
C P
RO I
U RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
1 0
1 RX 1
0 1
RX 1
1 0
RX RX 1
0 1
0 1
1 RX U
M*
POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION Facility:
Date of Exam:
Operating Test No.:
Scenarios 1
2 3
4 M
I N
I M
South Texas Project 08/22/2022 1
Crew C 5
2 1
9 3
1 2
2 0
5 3
3 4
1 2,3,5, 6,8 7
1,2 4
3,5,6 7
3 1
1 3,5,7,8 6,9 3
1 2,4 6,9 2,4
Form 3.4-1 Events and Evolutions Checklist E
A V
P E
P N
T L
T O
I T
C T
A A
Y S
A B
S A
B S
A B
S A
B L
N P
R T
O R
T O
R T
O R
T O
T E
O C
P O
C P
O C
P O
C P
RO I
U RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
RO SRO-I NOR 1
1 1
I/C 4
4 2
SRO-U MAJ 2
2 1
Man. Ctrl 1
1 0
TS 0
2 2
1 0
1 RX 1
0 1
RX 1
1 0
RX RX 1
0 1
0 1
1 RX U
M*
POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION Facility:
Date of Exam:
Operating Test No.:
Scenarios 1
2 3
4 M
I N
I M
South Texas Project 08/22/2022 1
Crew D 6
7 2
1 3
8 0
2 2
2 3
7 1
2 4
1 2,3,5, 6,8 7
1,2 4
3,5 7
3 3
4 1
2,8 7
2,8 3
3 6
1 2
1 3,5,7,8 6,9 3
1 2,4 6,9 2,4 1
2,3,4, 5,7,8 6,9 4,5
Form 3.4-1 Instructions for the Events and Evolutions Checklist 1.
Mark the applicant license level for each simulator operating test number.
2.
For the set of scenario columns, fill in the associated event number from Form 3.3-1, Scenario Outline, to show the specific event types being used for the applicant while in the assigned crew position for that scenario.
- Minimums are subject to the instructions in Section C.2, License Level Criteria.
KEY: RX = Reactivity Manipulation; NOR = Normal Evolution; I/C = Instrument/Component Failure; MAJ = Major Transient; Man. Ctrl = Manual Control of Automatic Function; TS = Technical Specification Evaluation; RO = Reactor Operator; SRO-I or I = Instant Senior Reactor Operator; SRO-U or U = Upgrade Senior Reactor Operator; SRO = Senior Reactor Operator; ATC = At the Controls; and BOP = Balance of Plan
Form 5.1-1 Postexamination Check Sheet Postexamination Check Sheet Facility: STP Dates of Examination: 8/22/22-9/8/22 Activity Description Date Complete
- 1. *Received postexamination package from facility licensee and verified complete. (ES-4.4)
BB 9/20/22
- 2. *Reviewed and incorporated any necessary facility and applicant written examination comments. NRC grading of written examination completed. (ES-4.4)
BB 10/3/22
- 3. *Reviewed and incorporated any necessary facility and applicant operating test comments. NRC grading of operating test completed.
(ES-3.6)
BB 9/6/22
- 4. *Completed NRC chief examiner review of operating test and written examination grading. (ES-3.6 and ES-4.4)
BB 10/7/22
- 5. Completed licensing official review.
BB 10/11/22
- 6. Mailed licenses, preliminary results, and pass letters.
BB 10/26/22
- 7. Notified facility licensee of results.
BB 10/26/22
- 8. Issued the examination report (refer to Operator Licensing Manual Chapter (OLMC) 510, Operator Licensing Examination Reports).
BB 12/9/22
- 9. Returned reference material after final resolution of any informal NRC staff reviews, hearing demands, or both.
N/A
- 10. Performed examination recordkeeping activities (refer to OLMC 520, Operator Licensing Examination Records and Documentation, and Management Directive 3.53, NRC Records and Document Management Program).
BB 12/12/22
- Activity may not be applicable for a retake examination. If this activity does not apply, place an N/A in the Date Complete column.