ML24278A160

12 STP-2024-09 Public Forms

ML24278A160
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	09/23/2024
From:	Heather Gepford NRC/RGN-IV/DORS/OB
To:	South Texas
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EXAM ASSIGNMENT TICKLER Chief:

Farina Facility:

STP 9/11/2024 U/I:

Start of Op Test:

9/3/2024 9/6/2024 Due Date Date Complete Initials 1/2/2024 9/5/2023 TF 2/6/2024 9/5/2023 TF 2/6/2024 9/6/2023 TF 2/6/2024 NA NA 2/6/2024 9/7/2023 TF 2/20/2024 9/5/2023 TF 4/2/2024 3/28/2024 TF 4/16/2024 4/16/2024 TF 5/28/2024 NA NA 6/18/2024 6/17/2024 TF 7/2/2024 6/28/2024 TF 7/16/2024 7/8/2024 TF 7/30/2024 7/12/2024 TF 7/30/2024 7/12/2024 TF 8/5/2024 8/5/2024 TF 8/6/2024 8/6/2024 TF 8/13/2024 8/8/2024 TF 8/20/2024 8/20/2024 TF 8/27/2024 8/27/2024 TF 8/27/2024 TBD TF 8/27/2024 8/27/2024 TF 8/27/2024 8/27/2024 TF 8/27/2024 8/27/2024 TF 9/3/2024 9/3/2024 TF 9/20/2024 9/10/2024 TF 10/1/2024 9/18/2024 TF 10/9/2024 9/18/2024 TF 10/9/2024 9/18/2024 TF 10/16/2024 9/19/2024 TF 10/23/2024 9/23/2024 TF 10/30/2024 NA TF 10/30/2024 9/23/2024 TF 10/30/2024 9/23/2024 TF 11/20/2024 NA TF 11/27/2024 TBD TF 12/4/2024 NA TF Rev. 12 Final applications reviewed and audited; exam approval and waiver/excusal letters sent On-site validation & 10% audit of license applications Administer Operating Test Preliminary license applications & waiver/excusal requests due NRC Forms 398/396 Final license applications & waiver/excusal requests due Form 2.2-1 Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee Preliminary license applications and waivers reviewed Facility licensee management feedback on the examination requested by the NRC supervisor Written exams and operating tests approved by Branch Chief Approved scenarios and JPMs distributed to examiners BC signs Exam Approval Letter (Form 2.3-1)

Operating test outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility licensee Form 2.3-1 signed by CE & BC Peer review of written exam complete Form 2.3-5 Proposed exams, outlines, supporting documentation, and reference materials due.

Written exam and operating test reviews completed Document review on Forms 2.3-1 and 2.3-5 NRC-prepared examinations approved by the NRC supervisor and forwarded for facility licensee review Feedback approved by Branch Chief Examination review results discussed between NRC and facility licensee NRC examiners and facility contact assigned Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements Operating test outline(s) and other checklists due Forms 1.3-1, 2.3-1, 3.2-1, 3.2-2, 3.4-1, 3.3-1 Reference material due for NRC prepared exams ES-2.1.F Corporate Notification Letter sent Letter 2.1-1 produced by CE NRC developed written examination outline sent to facility contact Forms 4.1-BWR/PWR and COMMON 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: Facility Operating Test Developed By: Facility 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 Examiner's document op test results on ES 303's Replaces NUREG-1021, Revision 12, Forms 2.1-1 and 5.1-1 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 Ref Mat'l Returned after Final Resolution of Appeals Examination Report Issued 21 days after proposed denial letters mailed.

Post exam comments and graded exams received Final Denial Letters mailed (if no request for informal review)

Form 2.3-1 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Facility: South Texas Project Date of Examination: 09/03/24 Item Task Description (Y)es I (N)o ~c

a. The outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with the z

instructions in Section B of ES-4.1, and all knowledge and ability {KIA) categories are w

f-appropriately sampled.

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b. The outline does not overemphasize any systems, evolutions, or generic topics.

y y

s C. Justifications for deselected or rejected KIA statements are acceptable.

y y

a. Using Form 3.4-1, Events and Evolutions Checklist, verify that the proposed scenario y

y set contains the required number of normal evolutions, reactivity evolutions, instrument and component failures, manual control evolutions, technical specifications, and major transients.

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b. There are enough scenarios (and spares) for the projected number and mix of y

y 0 f-applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule

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Ensure that all scenarios are new or significantly modified in accordance with ES-3.4 y

y C.

and that no scenarios are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s).

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

y quantitative simulator set criteria specified on Form 2.3-2.

a.

Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified in the instructions on y

y Form 3.2-1 and that no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s).

b.

Verify that the control room and in-plant systems outline meets the criteria specified in y

y (j) the instructions on Form 3.2-2 and that no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' 0...

audit test( s ).

C. Determine whether the number of job performance measures (JPMs) and JPM types is y

y sufficient for the projected number and mix of applicants and ensure that no items are duplicated on subsequent days.

a. Assess whether the appropriate exam sections cover plant-specific priorities (including y

y probabilistic risk assessment and individual plant examination insights).

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

y

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c. Check whether KIA importance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are greater y

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w than or equal to 2.5.

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d. Check for duplication and overlap across the exam and with the last two NRC exams.

y y

e. Check the entire exam for balance of coverage.

y y

f. Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (reactor operator or senior y

y reactor operator).

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NRC Chief Examiner NRC Supervisor

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1. An independent NRC reviewer performs the steps in column "c." This may be the NRC Chief Examiner if he/she did not develop the outline under review.

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

T. Farina 8/20/2024 T. Farina 8/20/2024 H. Gepford 8/27/2024

Form 2.3-2 Operating Test Quality Checklist Facility: South Texas Project Date of Examination: 09/03/24 Operating Test Number: 1 General Criteria (Y)es / (N)o a

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a.

The operating test meets the criteria on the associated test outline.

y y

b.

There are enough test items so that test items will not be repeated on more than 1 day of the operatinq test.

y y

C.

The operating test does not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test(s).

y y

d.

Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is minimized.

y y

e.

It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent aoolicants at the desiqnated license level.

y y

Walkthrough Criteria

a.

Each job performance measure (JPM) includes the following, as applicable:

y y

. task standard

. initial conditions

. initiating cues

. references and tools, including associated procedures

. reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if the facility licensee deems it to be time critical

. alternate path JPMs are labeled as "alternate path"

. operationally important specific performance criteria that include the following:

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 JPM task standard identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards restrictions on the sequence of steps, if aoolicable

b.

Ensure that any changes from the previously approved JPM outlines (Forms 3.2-1 and 3.2-2) y y

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.

Simulator Scenario Set Criteria for Scenario Numbers: 1 / 2 I 3 / 4 QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES

1.

The initial conditions are realistic in that some equipment and/or instrumentation may be y

y out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.

2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events.

y y

3.

Each event description consists of the following:

y y

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)

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES (continued)

(Y)es I (N)o a

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4.

The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics.

y y

5. The sequencing and timing of events is reasonable and allows the examination team to y

y observe and evaluate applicant performance.

6.

If time compression techniques are used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates.

NA NA Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints. Cues are given.

7.

The simulator modeling is not altered.

y y

8. The scenarios have been validated. Pursuant to 10 CFR 55.46(d), any open simulator y

y performance 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 ES-3.4.

y y

10. Scenarios (as grouped) allow each applicant to be significantly involved in the minimum y

y number of transients, events, and evolutions specified on the version of Form 3.4-1 submitted with the scenario set.

11. Applicants are evaluated on a similar number of preidentified critical tasks across y

y scenarios, when possible.

12. The level of difficulty is appropriate to support licensing decisions for each crew position.

y y

Actual Attributes by (Y)es I (N)o TARGET QUANTITATIVE ATTRIBUTES per Scenario (See ES-3.4)

Scenario No.

1 / 2 I 3 / 4 a

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Malfunctions after emergency operating procedure (EOP) 3 / 2 / 3 / 2 y

y entry (1-2)

2.

Abnormal events (2-4) 5 I 4 I 5 I 3 y

y

3.

Major transients (1-2) 1 / 1 I 1 / 1 y

y

4.

EOPs entered/requiring substantive actions (1-2) 1 I 2 I 2 I 2 y

y

5.

Entry into a contingency EOP with substantive actions 0 I 1 / 1 / 0 y

y

(::: 1 per scenario set; set is the entire set of scenarios prepared for the scheduled exam)

6.

Preidentified critical tasks(::: 2) 2 I 4 I 3 / 2 y

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NRC Reviewer(#)

NRC Chief Examiner NRC Supervisor

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1. An independent NRC reviewer performs the steps in column c. This may be the NRC Chief Examiner if he/she did not develop the operating test under review.

Y Y

NA Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y

• • Per chief examiner review, scenarios holistically meet NUREG 1021 bands of acceptance as an evaluation tool, whether target quantitative attributes fall within recommended bands or not.

H. Gepford 8/27/2024 T. Farina 8/20/2024 8/20/2024 T. Farina

X X

Form 2.3-4 Written Examination Quality Checklist Facility: South Texas Project Date of Exam: 09/11/24

.Exam Level:

RO SRO Item Description (Y)es / (N)o a

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1.

Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility. Each question y

y includes a technical reference.

2.

a. All questions reference NRC knowledge and abilities (K/As) requirements.

b. Facility learning objectives are referenced as available.

y y

c. All questions include an explanation of the correct answer explanation and a distractor analysis.

3.

Senior reactor operator (SRO) questions test at the SRO license level.

y y

4.

The sampling process was random and systematic: (If more than four reactor operator (RO) or two SRO questions were repeated from the last two NRC licensing exams, including full y

y

( 1 GO-question) retake examinations, consult the NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation operator licensinq proqram office.)

5.

Question duplication from the licensee screening/audit exam was controlled as indicated below (chec~e item that applies) and appears appropriate:

_:_ The audit exam was systematically and randomly developed.

__tThe audit exam was completed before the license exam was started.

y y

_ The examinations were developed independently.

_ The licensee certifies that there is no duplication.

Other (explain):

6.

Bank use meets limits (no more than 75% from the bank, at least Bank Modified New y

10% new (at the comprehension/analysis level), and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO/SRO-only question distribution >

16/8 8/0 51/17 y

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7.

Between 38 and 45 questions of the questions on the RO exam and

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Memory CIA y

at least 13 of the questions on the SRO-only portion of the exam are written at the comprehension/analysis level; enter the actual 30/8 45/17 y

y RO/SRO-only question distribution >

8.

References/handouts provided do not give away answers or aid in the elimination of distractors.

y y

9.

Question content conforms to specific K/A statements in the previously approved examination y

y outline and is appropriate for the K/A statements' assigned tier; deviations are justified.

10. Question psychometric quality and format meet the instructions and guidelines in ES-4.2.

y y

11. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple-choice items; the total is correct y

y and agrees with the value on the cover sheet.

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NRC Chief Examiner NRC Regional Supervisor

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

1. An independent NRC reviewer performs steps in column c. This may be the NRC Chief Examiner if he/she did not develop the written examination under review.

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y Y

Y H. Gepford 8/27/2024 T. Farina 8/20/2024 T. Farina 8/20/2024 7/1 52 7

IP 21 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule From 08/01/2024 to 09/30/2024 Phase Code: 2 - Construction, 5 - Operational Region: 4 By Date

1. Candidates Exam Start Exam End Site Docket #

Insp Rpt Cac #

RO LSRO SROI SROU Type Exam Author Chief Examiner Examiner 8/4/2024 8/10/2024 South Texas Project 05000498-1, 05000499-2 2024301 000956 0

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0 FB-OR-ONSITE VALIDATION OF INITIAL LICENSE EXAMINATION (OV)

Farina, Thomas You, David; Harrington, Chris; Farina, Thomas 9/1/2024 9/7/2024 South Texas Project 05000498-1, 05000499-2 2024301 000500 4

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0 FB-OR-INITIAL LICENSE EXAM ADMINISTRATI ON (EXAD)

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Farina, Thomas You, David; Harrington, Chris; Farina, Thomas Prepared on 8/21/2024 11:43:28 AM Activity Codes: EXAD, NEXAD, NOV, OV Exam Author: ALL Orgs: ALL Sites: STP

IP 21 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule Region/Site Summary RO SROI SROU LSRO Total 4

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10 Region/Docket Summary RO SROI SROU LSRO Total 4

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10 Exam Date/Site Summary RO SROI SROU LSRO Total 9/1/2024 8

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0 10 Exam Date/Docket Summary RO SROI SROU LSRO Total 9/1/2024 8

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0 10 Prepared on 8/21/2024 11:43:28 AM Activity Codes: EXAD, NEXAD, NOV, OV Exam Author: ALL Orgs: ALL Sites: STP

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2 POSITION South Texas Project 9/3/2024 Operating Test Number:

Form 3.4-1 Events and Evolutions Checklist (CREW A)

Date of Exam:

Scenarios RO SRO-I SRO-U 3

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4 POSITION POSITION POSITION I1 R1 R2

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4 Form 3.4-1 Events and Evolutions Checklist (CREW B)

South Texas Project Date of Exam: 9/3/2024 Operating Test Number:

Scenarios POSITION POSITION POSITION POSITION RO SRO-U R3 R4 SRO-I