ML23206A138

2B Exam Admin Items Bf 2022-301 (Normal Release)

ML23206A138
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	07/25/2023
From:	NRC/RGN-II
To:	Tennessee Valley Authority
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Download: ML23206A138 (1)

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Form 2.1-1 Examination Preparation Checklist Facility: Browns Ferry Date of Examination: 16 May 2022 Developed by: Written:

Facility NRC

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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).

JV 5/24/2021

-210

2. NRC examiners and facility licensee contact assigned (B.1 and C.1-3).

JV 5/24/2021

-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).

JV 9/30/2021

-210 4.

Reference material due for NRC-prepared examinations (F).

-210

5. Examination kick-off call held (C.4). The NRC sends the corporate notification letter (A.5).

ML21277A143 JV 9/30/2021

-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).

JV 5/24/2021

-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).

JV 12/17/2021

-136

8. Operating test outlines reviewed by the NRC and feedback provided to the facility licensee (ES-2.3).

JV 1/07/2022

-100

9. NRC-prepared examinations approved by the NRC supervisor and forwarded for facility licensee review (ES-2.3).

-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.

JV 3/02/2022

-60

11. Preliminary waiver/excusal requests due (ES-2.2 E.1).

JV 2/17/2022

-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).

JV 3/28/2022

-50

13. Examination review results discussed between the NRC and the facility licensee (B.14).

JV 3/28/2022

-35

14. Examination preparatory week conducted by the NRC and the facility licensee (I).

JV 4/11/2022

-30

15. Preliminary license applications, including any waiver/excusal requests, due (ES-2-2 C.1).

JV 4/15/2022

-14

16. Final license applications, including any waiver/excusal requests, due and Form 2.2-1 prepared (ES-2.2 C and E).

JV 5/02/2022

-7

17. Written examinations and operating tests approved by the NRC supervisor (C.9)

JV 5/09/2022

-7

18. Facility licensee management feedback on the examination requested by the NRC supervisor (C.10).

JV 5/09/2022

-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.

JV 5/05/2022

-7

20. Written examination administration guidelines reviewed with the facility licensee (D.14).

JV 4/11/2022

-7

21. Approved scenarios and job performance measures distributed to NRC examiners (D.12).

JV 5/02/2022

• 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.

ML23206A138

ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility: Browns Ferry NPP **Written Sample Plan Only**

Date of Examination: May 2022 Item Task Description Initials a

b*

c**

1.

W R

I T

T E

N a.

Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model in accordance with ES-401 or ES-401N.

JV n/a BC b.

Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with Section D.1 of ES-401 or ES-401N and whether all K/A categories are appropriately sampled.

JV BC c.

Assess whether the outline overemphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics.

JV BC d.

Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected K/A statements are appropriate.

n/a n/a n/a 2.

S I

M U

L A

T O

R a.

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

b.

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

c.

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

W A

L K

T H

R O

U G

H a.

Verify that the systems walkthrough outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2:

(1)

The outline(s) contains the required number of control room and in-plant tasks distributed among the safety functions as specified on the form.

(2)

Task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form.

(3)

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

(4)

The number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specified on the form.

(5)

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

b.

Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1:

(1)

The tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form.

(2)

At least one task is new or significantly modified.

(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 applicants and ensure that no items are duplicated on subsequent days.

4.

G E

N E

R A

L a.

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

JV n/a BC b.

Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41, 55.43, and 55.45 sampling is appropriate.

JV BC c.

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

JV BC d.

Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections and the last two NRC exams.

JV BC e.

Check the entire exam for balance of coverage.

JV BC f.

Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO).

JV n/a BC Printed Name/Signature Date a.

Author b.

Facility Reviewer (*)

n/a c.

NRC Chief Examiner (#)

d.

NRC Supervisor

• Not applicable for NRC-prepared examination outlines.

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

Form 5.1-1 Postexamination Check Sheet Postexamination Check Sheet Facility: Browns Ferry Dates of Examination: May 16-19 & 24, 2022 Activity Description Date Complete

1. *Received postexamination package from facility licensee and verified complete. (ES-4.4) 6/2/2022 2.

• Reviewed and incorporated any necessary facility and applicant written examination comments. NRC grading of written examination completed. (ES-4.4) 6/16/2022 3.

• Reviewed and incorporated any necessary facility and applicant operating test comments. NRC grading of operating test completed.

(ES-3.6) 6/16/2022

4. *Completed NRC chief examiner review of operating test and written examination grading. (ES-3.6 and ES-4.4) 6/16/2022

5. Completed licensing official review.

7/5/2022

6. Mailed licenses, preliminary results, and pass letters.

7/5/2022

7. Notified facility licensee of results.

7/5/2022 8.

Issued the examination report (refer to Operator Licensing Manual Chapter (OLMC) 510, Operator Licensing Examination Reports).

7/20/2022 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).

7/20/2022

• Activity may not be applicable for a retake examination. If this activity does not apply, place an N/A in the Date Complete column.

Withhold the Enclosure from Public Disclosure in Accordance with NUREG-1021 Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 February 28, 2022 10 CFR 40(b)(3) 10 CFR 55.5 10 CFR 55.49 Ms. Laura A. Dudes Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attn: Mr. Gerald J. McCoy Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Submittal of Initial Operator Licensing Examination

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority, ³Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant +/- Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2022301, 05000260/2022301, and 05000296/2022301',

dated October 4, 2021.

In accordance with the referenced letter and NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing the written test and supporting reference materials for the upcoming license examination.

The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator Licensing Examination is scheduled for the weeks of May 16 and 23, 2022. In order to meet the examination schedule, the NRC requested that BFN furnish this examination material by March 2, 2022.

See the attached enclosure for the Reactor Operators and Senior Reactor Operators examinations.

Withhold the Enclosure from Public Disclosure in Accordance with NUREG-1021 Ms. Laura A. Dudes Page 2 February 28, 2022 In accordance with Title 10 of the Federal Code of Regulations (10 CFR) 55.49 and NUREG-1021, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure examination integrity and security. Accordingly, it is requested that this letter and the enclosed documents will be withheld from public disclosure until the examinations are completed.

There are no commitments contained in this submittal. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Michael Schulte at (256) 729-2783.

Respectfully, Matthew Rasmussen Site Vice President

Enclosure:

Operating and Written Examination and Supporting Reference Materials -

Operator License Examination Scheduled for the Weeks of May 16 and 23, 2022.

cc (w/ Enclosure):

NRC Division of Reactor Safety, Operator Licensing Assistant - Operations Branch II NRC Division of Reactor Safety, Senior Operations Engineer, Region II

Withhold the Enclosure from Public Disclosure in Accordance with NUREG-1021 Ms. Laura A. Dudes Page 3 February 28, 2022 CLV:RWC Enclosure bcc:

(w/o Enclosure)

R. D. Busick C. C. Chandler R. E. Detwiler S. M. Douglas K. D. Hulvey R. J. Krigelman E. Q. Leonard R. E. Loggins M. W. Oliver T. J. Orf J. L. Paul J. T. Polickoski M. M. Rasmussen T. S. Rausch D. K. Riggs R. L. Seipel C. L. Vaughn ECM

Withhold the Enclosure from Public Disclosure in Accordance with NUREG-1021 ENCLOSURE BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND SUPPORTING REFERENCE MATERIALS -

OPERATOR LICENSE EXAMINATION SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEKS OF MAY 16 AND 23, 2022.

Personally Identifiable Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 May 31, 2022 10 CFR 55.5 Ms. Laura A. Dudes Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Ave., NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attn: Mr. Tom Stephen Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Initial Operator License Written Examinations - Post Examination Response The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) administered the final Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Written Examination for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Operator Initial License Training on May 24, 2022. The supporting documentation specified by Section ES-4.4, "Issuing Operator Licenses and Postexamination Activities," of NUREG-1021, Revision 12, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," is enclosed.

Form 1-3.1 will be forwarded to the NRC as soon as it is completed. The enclosures to this letter are considered by TVA to be of a personal nature and, as such, are requested to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

There are no commitments contained in this submittal. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Michael D. Schulte at (256) 729-2783.

Respectfully, Matthew Rasmussen Site Vice President

Personally Identifiable Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Ms. Laura A. Dudes Page 2 May 31, 2022

Enclosures:

1.

Graded Written Examinations (Each Applicant¶s Original Answer and Examination Cover Sheets) and a Clean Copy of Each Applicant¶s Answer Sheet

2.

Questions Asked By and Answers Given to the Applicants During the Written Examination

3.

Examination Seating Chart

4.

Results of Any Performance Analysis for the Written Examination, with Recommended Substantive Changes

5.

All Examination Administration or Postexamination Review Comments Made By the Facility Licensee and the Applicants After the Written Examination and Operating Tests

Personally Identifiable Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 Ms. Laura A. Dudes Page 3 May 31, 2022 CLV:RWC Enclosure bcc:

(w/o Enclosure)

J. Barstow D. G. Bost C. C. Chandler D. Delk V. L. Dennis R. E. Detwiler K. D. Hulvey R. J. Krigelman E. Q. Leonard M. W. Oliver J. T. Polickoski M.M. Rasmussen T. S. Rausch D. K. Riggs R. L. Seipel R. D. Busick R. E. Loggins C. L. Vaughn ECM

Personally Identifiable Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 ENCLOSURE 1 BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 Graded Written Examinations (Each Applicant¶s Original Answer and Examination Cover Sheets) and a Clean Copy of Each Applicant¶s Answer Sheet See attached

Personally Identifiable Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 ENCLOSURE 2 BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 Questions Asked By and Answers Given to the Applicants During the Written Examination See attached

Personally Identifiable Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 ENCLOSURE 3 BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 Examination Seating Chart See attached

Personally Identifiable Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 ENCLOSURE 4 BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 Results of Any Performance Analysis for the Written Examination, with Recommended Substantive Changes See attached

Personally Identifiable Information - Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 ENCLOSURE 5 BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1, 2, AND 3 All Examination Administration or Postexamination Review Comments Made By the Facility Licensee and the Applicants After the Written Examination and Operating Tests See attached