ML25290A094

Susquehanna, Units 1 and 2 - Updated Final Safety Analysis Report, Rev. 72, Chapter 13, Section 13.1, Organizational Structure

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SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-1 13.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Section 13.1 of the FSAR is organized as follows, based on guidance provided in NRC Regulatory Guide 1.70, Revision 2:

Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC Management and Technical Support Organization (i.e., Off-Site Organization)

Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC Operating Organization (i.e., On-Site Organization)

Talen Energy Corporate Organization Description of functions and responsibilities.

13.1.1 13.1.2 N/A Position qualification requirements.

13.1.3 13.1.3 N/A Résumés of incumbents.

Per Administrative Procedure Per Administrative Procedure N/A Organizational chart.

Figure 13.1-2 Figure 13.1-3 Figure 13.1-1 13.1.1 MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION This section describes the functions, responsibilities, and qualifications of personnel of the Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC off-site organization. The term off-site organization is used to describe those groups and personnel who do not ultimately report to the Plant Manager.

Personnel belonging to the off-site organization may be physically located at the Talen Energy Corporation headquarters or at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station. The structure of the off-site organization is depicted in Figure 13.1-2. The organizational responsibilities associated with Quality Assurance Program Description are described in FSAR 17.2 and 13.4.

13.1.1.1 Design and Operating Responsibilities 13.1.1.1.1 Design and Construction Activities (Project Phase) (HISTORICAL)

The principal site related engineering work, the design of the plant, site layout, development of the PSAR and FSAR, the procurement of material and equipment and construction of the plant was performed by Bechtel Power Corporation and other consultants. PPL (the original corporation responsible for the plant) formed a Nuclear Department to review and monitor design and construction activities.

13.1.1.1.2 Preoperational Activities (HISTORICAL)

In designing the Advanced Control Room for Susquehanna, PPL incorporated the results of an operability analysis performed to establish good interface between the operators and controls.

NRC review of the Advanced Control Room identified no significant deficiencies.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-2 In acquiring personnel for the plant staff, PPL selected experienced people from within PPL when possible and supplemented these personnel with nuclear-experienced personnel from outside the company. All personnel filling the plant staff positions listed in Section 13.1.3.1 met the qualification requirements of ANSI N18.1-1971 in addition to the various selections and screening processes developed and used by the company. Once selected, appropriate training programs were administered as described in Section 13.2.

The initial test organization and plans are described in Section 14.2.

The operating and maintenance procedures are described in Section 13.5.

13.1.1.1.3 Technical Support for Operations: Responsibilities and Authorities of Personnel in the Off-Site Organization a)

Chief Nuclear Officer1 The Chief Nuclear Officer serves as the corporate officer responsible for the companys nuclear efforts, including design, maintenance, and operations. The Chief Nuclear Officer has corporate responsibility for overall plant nuclear safety and shall take any measures needed to ensure acceptable performance of the staff in operating, maintaining, and providing technical support to the plant to ensure nuclear safety. The Chief Nuclear Officer is responsible for establishing and maintaining the off-site and on-site nuclear organizations in accordance with applicable regulations, license requirements, and Technical Specification Requirements.

The Chief Nuclear Officer is responsible for performance of those oversight functions that verify compliance with OQA Program requirements and for management of the interfaces between Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC and the principle federal and state regulators. The Chief Nuclear Officer is also responsible for the development and implementation of the Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC employee concerns program. The subordinate managers and representatives responsible for these functions are assured direct access to the Talen Energy Corporation President & CEO to preclude any potential independence conflicts they may experience as a function of their reporting relationship to the Chief Nuclear Officer.

The following positions report directly to the Chief Nuclear Officer:

The senior executive manager Manager-Nuclear Oversight Employee Concerns Program Representative(s) b)

Senior Executive Manager The senior executive manager is responsible for providing managerial leadership and strategic direction for the operation of Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC and for developing and implementing the Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC nuclear training programs.

1 This is the specific title for the individual responsible for Corporate Officer position described in Technical Specification 5.2.1.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-3 c)

Engineering Executive Manager The engineering executive manager is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for engineering activities and their quality management. These activities include ensuring that the design basis, detailed design of the plant, and the design control program are adequate to meet Susquehanna Nuclear, LLCs commitment to safe, efficient, and reliable operation. The engineering executive manager is also responsible for design and design verification related to plant modifications, establishment of technical requirements for the procurement of systems, components and spare parts, engineering support for outage activities, procuring Nuclear Fuel, engineering safety analysis and special projects.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the engineering executive manager is specifically responsible for:

On-going planning, development, maintenance, and upgrade of information services within Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC, including hardware and software.

Providing procedural guidance on the implementation of the Non-Process Software Quality Assurance Program.

Providing for the procurement of materials and services in support of the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of SSES.

Serving as the principal Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC contact with the Talen Energy information services support personnel relative to information services functions.

Serving as the principal Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC contact with the Talen Energy supply chain support personnel relative to procurement and warehousing functions.

d)

Design Engineering The management position responsible for Design Engineering is responsible for the design and modification of the plant in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. Nuclear Design Engineering provides engineering support to identify technological solutions to address plant problems, and to establish and implement procedures that control material and component specifications, system designs, and modification activities. The management position responsible for Design Engineering is also responsible for configuration management and procurement engineering functions.

e)

Nuclear Fuels The management position responsible for Nuclear Fuels is responsible for managing the nuclear fuel cycle from acquisition of nuclear fuel to ultimate disposal of the fuel. This includes procuring, designing, disposing, and providing technical support with regard to nuclear fuel. The management position responsible for Nuclear Fuels is also responsible for all on-site nuclear fuel management and fuel performance programs; control of special nuclear material; planning and coordination of all core refueling and core performance testing activities; and administration of the reactivity management program.

The management position responsible for Nuclear Fuels is also responsible for fuel engineering safety analysis and risk assessment.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-4 f)

Manager-Nuclear Oversight Responsibilities2 The Manager-Nuclear Oversight reports to the Chief Nuclear Officer and, if conditions warrant, has direct access to the Talen Energy Corporation President & CEO. The Manager-Nuclear Oversight is responsible for the following functions:

Independent audit/assessment of Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC activities.

Independent Technical Review functions in response to NUREG-0737.

Administration of the Operational Quality Assurance (OQA) Program.

Quality control activities, including of receipt inspection.

Vendor oversight activities.

The nondestructive examination (NDE) program and the functions of the corporate NDE-Level III.

The individuals who perform quality assurance functions shall have sufficient organizational freedom to ensure their independence from operating pressures.

g)

Station Engineering The management position responsible for Station Engineering is responsible for providing the engineering necessary to support operations and maintenance at SSES by optimizing plant system and equipment performance. This is accomplished by monitoring system and equipment performance, anticipating, defining, and preventing problems, identifying and implementing improvements, and resolving unexpected problems. The management position responsible for Station Engineering is also responsible for design and modification of the plant in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations as well as the configuration management function for select activities.

h)

Nuclear Training3 The management position responsible for Nuclear Training is responsible for the management and control of training and qualification for all personnel (except those in Nuclear Security) who support Susquehanna, and for making sure all programs are current and accredited. The management position responsible for Nuclear Training is responsible for providing training to support other Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC management positions in the task of ensuring that subordinates are knowledgeable of the policies, programs, procedures, principles, skills, tools, equipment handling capabilities, and other information necessary to competently, safely, and efficiently accomplish their assigned tasks. The individuals who train the operating staff shall have sufficient organizational freedom to ensure their independence from operating pressures.

2 This is the specific title for the individual responsible for performing quality assurance functions as described in Technical Specification 5.2.1.

3 This is the description for the individual that fulfills the responsibilities for training the operating staff as described in Technical Specification 5.2.1.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-5 i)

Nuclear Regulatory Affairs The management position responsible for Nuclear Regulatory Affairs is responsible for managing the interfaces between Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC and the principal state and federal nuclear regulatory agencies, directing the licensing aspects of SSES including updating the FSAR, and coordinating the preparation and issuance of correspondence to the NRC.

The management position responsible for Nuclear Regulatory Affairs is responsible for the administration of the Susquehanna corrective action, self-assessment and operating experience programs. This includes development and maintenance of trending, tracking, and reporting activities associated with these programs.

j)

Nuclear Security The management position responsible for Nuclear Security is responsible for providing physical security for SSES. This includes preventing radiological sabotage or other acts that would endanger public health or safety, and protecting against the commission of acts contrary to law and/or company policy.

The management position responsible for Nuclear Security is responsible for providing security coverage around the clock; specific staffing is described in the SSES Security Plan.

k)

Emergency Preparedness The management position responsible for Emergency Preparedness is responsible for approving Emergency Plan changes, managing the drill and exercise program.

The management position responsible for Emergency Preparedness is responsible for providing emergency response organization coverage around the clock; staffing is described in the SSES Emergency Plan.

l)

Records Management/Document Control The management position responsible for Records Management and Document Control is responsible for developing and implementing a records management/document control system for SSES that meets requirements of the OQA Program.

The management position responsible for Records Management and Document Control is responsible for the administrative functions to facilitate Susquehanna Operations.

m)

Engineering Programs The management position responsible for Engineering Programs is responsible for managing the station Code (e.g., ISI, IST, ASME Section XI) and non-Code (e.g., AOV, MOV) engineering programs in support of operations and maintenance at SSES. The management position responsible for Engineering Programs is also responsible for providing procedural guidance on the implementation of the Process Software Quality

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-6 Assurance Program and computer systems engineering support functions. The management position responsible for Engineering Programs is also responsible for component maintenance engineering.

13.1.1.2 Organizational Arrangement: Off-Site Organization The structure of the off-site organization is depicted in Figure 13.1-2.

13.1.1.3 Qualification Requirements for Personnel in the Off-Site Organization Per FSAR Table 17.2-1, the personnel selection and training requirements for the Off-Site and On-Site Organizations will follow the provisions in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 for all positions described therein, and as modified by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4. FSAR 13.1.3 provides the qualification requirements for personnel in the Off-Site and On-Site organizations.

Résumés of personnel in the off-site organization are accessible per the instructions found in the applicable Administrative Procedure.

13.1.2 OPERATING ORGANIZATION This section describes the functions and responsibilities of personnel of the Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC on-site organization. The term on-site organization is used to describe those groups and personnel who ultimately report to the Plant Manager. In general, personnel of the on-site organization are physically located at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station. The organizational responsibilities associated with Quality Assurance Program Description are described in FSAR 17.2 and 13.4.

NOTE: Talen Energy provides on-site support at Susquehanna for various functions including financial/business services, health services, information services, supply chain (sourcing and logistic services), human resources, etc. Talen Energy also provides some maintenance/labor support.

NOTE: PPL Electric Utilities provides resources in support of switchyard and transmission activities via a Transition Services Agreement.

13.1.2.1 Plant (On-Site) Organization The structure of the on-site organization is depicted in Figure 13.1-3.

13.1.2.2 Plant (On-Site) Personnel Responsibilities and Authorities The chain of command/line of succession for nuclear operations as described in 13.1.2.2.c (2) is as follows:

Chief Nuclear Officer Senior Executive Manager Plant Manager (or Duty Manager as assigned)

Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations Assistant Operations Management Position Responsible for Shift Operations Shift Manager On-Shift Crew

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-7 Descriptions of the on-site organization follow.

a)

Plant Manager4 The Plant Manager is responsible for overall safe operation of the plant and shall have control over those on-site activities necessary for safe operation and maintenance of the plant. The Plant Manager shall delegate in writing the succession to this responsibility during his/her absence. This responsibility is implemented in such a fashion as to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of SSES. Responsibilities include:

Ensuring protection of plant personnel and the public from radiation exposure and/or consequences of an accident at the plant.

Operating and maintaining SSES in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other Regulatory agencies, and in full compliance with the facility Operating License, the Technical Specifications, the FSAR, and the OQA Program including its implementing documents.

Approving, prior to implementation, each proposed test, experiment, or modification to systems or equipment that affect nuclear safety.

Developing and implementing administrative procedures to limit the working hours of unit staff who perform safety-related functions (e.g., licensed Senior Reactor Operators, licensed Reactor Operators, health physicists, auxiliary operators, and key maintenance personnel), in accordance with Tech Spec 5.2.2.e.

Managing the interface with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO).

The following positions report directly to the Plant Manager:

Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Maintenance Management Position Responsible for Radiation Protection Management Position Responsible for Plant Chemistry/Environmental Management Position Responsible for Work Management (Online)

Management Position Responsible for Work Management (Outage) b)

Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Maintenance The Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Maintenance directs the plant mechanical, electrical, and instrument and controls maintenance activities and related support services. The Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Maintenance is responsible for close liaison between other station organizations to assure safe equipment operation, shutdown, startup, and functional testing, and to assure that work 4 This is the specific title for the individual responsible for the plant manager position described in Technical Specification 5.2.1.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-8 is performed in accordance with station radiation protection procedures which maintain worker exposures as low as reasonably achievable. Sub-functions include:

Electrical Maintenance I&C Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance Maintenance Planning Modification Installation/Planning Fix-it-now (FIN) Team (includes predictive maintenance)

Management of Refuel Floor Activities Project management of the Dry Fuel Storage Program The Superintendent of Maintenance Programs reports to the Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Maintenance.

c)

Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations5 The Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations is responsible for all plant operations including routine as well as abnormal or emergency operating situations. The Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations is responsible to see that all operations are carried out in a safe, efficient manner, and that the plant is operated in conformance to the Operating License, Technical Specifications, and in accordance with approved written procedures. The Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations is responsible for ensuring that a Reactivity Management Program is in place at SSES. The Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations is responsible for a close liaison between other station groups to assure safe equipment operation, to assure that surveillance activities are carried out in accordance with written procedures and as specified in the Technical Specifications, to assure that other station activities do not place the plant in an unsafe condition, and to assure that all operating activities are performed with appropriate radiological safety considerations.

During the absence of the Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations, these responsibilities are delegated to the Assistant Operations Management Position Responsible for Shift Operations, the on-duty Shift Manager, or other designated supervisor.

(1)

Assistant Operations Management Position Responsible for Shift Operations6 The Management Position Responsible for Shift Operations reports to the Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations and is responsible for supervising day-to-day direction of Operations shift personnel. The Assistant Operations Management Position Responsible for Shift Operations is the focal point for work groups with the authority to implement station priorities in accordance with regulatory requirements.

5 This is the description for the individual that fulfills the responsibilities of the Operations Manager position described in Technical Specification 5.2.2.

6 This is the description for the individual that fulfills the Assistant Operations Manager position described in Technical Specification 5.2.2.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-9 (2)

Shift Managers7 The Shift Managers report to the Assistant Operations Management Position Responsible for Shift Operations. They are responsible for the control room command function and are in charge of and responsible for the operations of the plant on their specific shift. The Shift Managers have the authority to shut down the plant if, in their opinion, plant conditions indicate that a nuclear safety hazard exists or approved procedures so direct. Shift Managers direct plant operations, supervise and check the performance of control room and other operators, inspect equipment when required, and respond to plant or equipment abnormalities in accordance with approved plant procedures. Additionally, Shift Managers inform station management in a timely manner of conditions which may affect public safety, plant personnel safety, plant capacity or reliability, or cause hazard to equipment. In addition, the Shift Manager, during off normal hours, assumes responsibility for all plant functions in the absence of senior plant management. The Shift Manager initially assumes the role of Emergency Director upon entry into an Emergency Plan condition. He/she is relieved of this duty when a qualified Emergency Director is prepared to assume control of the emergency.

During any absence of the Shift Manager from the control room while the unit is in Mode 1, 2, or 3, an individual with an active Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license shall be designated to assume the control room command function.

During any absence of the Shift Manager from the control room while the unit is in Mode 4 or 5, an individual with an active SRO license or Reactor Operator license shall be designated to assume the control room command function.

(3)

Unit Supervisors Unit Supervisors assist the Shift Managers in their duties and assume their direct responsibilities in the event of the unavailability of the Shift Managers. Unit Supervisors direct the manipulation of unit controls. The Shift Managers and Unit Supervisors participate in operator training, retraining and requalification activities from the standpoint of providing guidance, direction, and instruction to shift personnel as well as pursuing academic work to keep their SRO licenses current. As assigned by the Manager-Nuclear Operations, the Shift Managers and Unit Supervisors review procedures as they apply to startup, shutdown, power operation, load changes, fuel handling, emergency situations, and surveillance activities from the standpoint of safety, accuracy, and experience gained as a result of operation.

(4)

Licensed Operators Licensed Operators perform operations directed by Unit Supervisors, manipulate the unit controls, monitor control room instrumentation, respond to plant or equipment abnormalities in accordance with approved plant procedures, direct the activities of non-licensed operators, and log plant operations, systems or equipment abnormalities, and plant data. Plant shutdowns or scrams may be 7 This is the description for the individual that fulfills Shift Supervisor position described in Technical Specifications 5.1.2 and 5.2.2.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-10 initiated by these operators when observation of plant conditions and equipment indicate a nuclear safety hazard exists, or approved procedures so direct.

Licensed Operators manipulate process controls as necessary to match load demand and to respond to other process changes. Licensed Operators are responsible for taking immediate operator action necessary to maintain or bring the plant to a safe condition during abnormal and/or emergency conditions.

Licensed Operators participate in the training of new Licensed Operators and maintain their operator licenses by participating in the License Requalification Program detailed in Section 13.2.

(5)

Non-Licensed Operators Non-licensed Operators perform duties outside the control room as assigned and necessary for continuous, safe plant operation and are available to shift supervision for additional work assignments that arise from time to time. They assist in plant startup, shutdown, surveillance, and emergency response as directed by shift supervision. For those tasks requiring the use of checklists or procedures, such as valving for plant startup, or data sheets used on routine equipment checks, they are responsible for performing these assigned evolutions and for making accurate entries according to the applicable procedure, data sheet, or checklist. The Non-Licensed Operators are responsible for improvement and upgrading of their own performance by participating in the applicable sections of the training program detailed in Section 13.2.

(6)

Shift Personnel Shift Personnel are instructed that should conditions exceed pre-established radiation levels or exposure limits, or if conditions occur that are deemed to be unsafe or hazardous, shift supervision will be informed. Two Radiation Protection Technicians or qualified alternates will be available to each shift and, if shift supervision feels that a radiological condition exists that warrants attention and investigation by Radiation Protection, the Radiation Protection Technicians will be directed to assist as necessary. A Chemistry Technician or qualified alternate will be available to each shift to provide assistance as required.

(7)

Shift Technical Advisors Shift Technical Advisors provide advisory technical support to the Shift Managers in the areas of thermal hydraulics, reactor engineering, and plant analysis with regard to safe operation of the unit. Shift Technical Advisors are assigned to each operating shift and provide diagnosis of plant conditions and advise control room personnel on the status of critical plant parameters during major tests, significant plant evolutions, transients, and accidents. Shift Technical Advisors advise shift supervision on the future course of actions to terminate or mitigate the consequences of major plant transients and accidents and perform other engineering support duties as assigned.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-11 (8)

Assistant Operations Management Position Responsible for Work Control The Assistant Operations Management Position Responsible for Work Control reports directly to the Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations.

The Assistant Operations Management Position Responsible for Work Control is responsible for coordinating and scheduling plant work, providing general administrative support and maintaining the various programs used by the Operations organization.

d)

Management Position Responsible for Radiation Protection8 The Management Position Responsible for Radiation Protection is responsible for implementing the SSES Radiological Protection Program, including developing radiological protection standards, monitoring the implementation of these standards, and ensuring compliance with governing regulations. The Management Position Responsible for Radiation Protection is also responsible for dosimetry, the storage of radioactive material, radwaste shipment (which includes processing and inspection),

radwaste management, radiological operations, decontamination, ALARA functions and support services.

A radiation protection technician shall be on site when fuel is in the reactor. The position may be vacant for not more than two hours, in order to provide for unexpected absence, provided immediate action is taken to fill the required position. As described in the Emergency Plan, radiation protection coverage is provided around the clock. The individuals who perform Radiation Protection program activities shall have sufficient organizational freedom to ensure their independence from operating pressures.

e)

Management Position Responsible for Work Management (Online)

The Management Position Responsible for Work Management (Online) is responsible for the coordination of the process by which physical work activities are scoped, planned, scheduled, coordinated, released, and completed. The Management Position Responsible for Work Management (Online) is responsible for the interface between SSES organizations to ensure coordination of all activities associated with work at the station including corrective and preventive maintenance, surveillances, modifications support, and testing.

f)

Management Position Responsible for Work Management (Outage)

The Management Position Responsible for Work Management (Outage) is responsible for providing long-term outage strategy, direction, and leadership for Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC to ensure that activities can be planned, scheduled, and completed in a high quality and productive manner without compromising the safety of the public, plant personnel, or plant equipment.

8 This is the description for the individual that fulfills the responsibilities for carrying out health physics as described in Technical Specification 5.2.1.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-12 g)

Management Position Responsible for Plant Chemistry/Environmental The Management Position Responsible for Plant Chemistry/Environmental is responsible for maintaining an effective plant chemistry program that preserves and protects plant components and equipment, providing an accurate and thorough analytical laboratory, and complying with the governing radiological and non-radiological environmental regulations to minimize corrosion and ensure plant, personnel, and public safety.

As described in the SSES Emergency Plan, chemistry coverage is provided around the clock.

13.1.2.3 Operating Shift Crews SSES is staffed to address requirements specified by 10CFR50.54(m)(2)(i), Technical Specification 5.2.2.a, Technical Specification 5.2.2.g, and the Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC Emergency Plan. For normal operation of both units, the minimum shift composition consists of fifteen (15) qualified individuals as defined in the Emergency Plan Section 6.1.

A rotational schedule for six operating crews is typically maintained. For those operations that involve core alterations, direct supervision of fuel movements is provided by an individual holding an SRO License or SRO Limited to Fuel Handling. This person shall have no other concurrent responsibilities during this assignment.

Radiation Protection, Chemistry and Security coverage is provided around the clock and is discussed in Sections 13.1.2.2.e, 13.1.2.2.g and 13.1.1.1.3.j, respectively.

13.1.3 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NUCLEAR PLANT (OFF-SITE and ON-SITE)

PERSONNEL 13.1.3.1 Minimum Required Qualifications Résumés of personnel in the on-site organization are accessible per the instructions found in the applicable Administrative Procedure.

Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC imposed qualification requirements for the Chief Nuclear Officer and Senior Executive Manager are not listed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 as described below.

Collective experience requirements for the Senior Manager Level are detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.2, as described below. Exceptions from the individual requirements imposed by Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC may be authorized by management personnel at or above the subject subordinate personnel when, in their judgment, the combined education, experience, and managerial competency of a particular individual are sufficient to ensure adequate performance of assigned responsibilities.

a)

Chief Nuclear Officer Education:

Shall hold a recognized baccalaureate or higher degree in science or engineering in a field associated with power production.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-13 Experience:

Shall have ten years experience associated with power plant design and operation of which at least five years must be nuclear-related experience.

b)

Senior Executive Manager Education:

Shall hold a recognized baccalaureate or higher degree in science or engineering in a field associated with power production.

Experience: Shall have ten years experience associated with power plant design and operation of which at least five years must be nuclear-related experience.

Per FSAR Table 17.2-1, On-Site and Off-Site personnel selected for Susquehanna positions shall meet the criteria for the selection, qualification, and training described in the ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Standard, as modified by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4, for the applicable Susquehanna functional levels and job positions listed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014.

Per ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.1, alternatives, substitutions, and exceptions to the ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 educational, experience, and training requirements are permissible by following the requirements in that section.

Incumbents already filling Susquehanna positions who met the selection, qualification, and training requirements in previously invoked ANSI/ANS or ANSI Standards, at the time of implementation of the ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Standard, can be considered to meet any of the more restrictive aspects of the ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Standard, modified by RG 1.8, Revision 4, for that position without further review and documentation. Personnel replacing those incumbents must meet the ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Standard requirements, as modified by Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4.

Individuals filling functional levels and job positions that are not directly cross-referenced to corresponding functional levels and job positions in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 will have the combination of education, experience and skills commensurate with their functional level of responsibility which provides assurance that decisions and actions during normal and abnormal conditions will be such that the plant is operated in a safe and efficient manner as described in applicable administrative procedures.

The position descriptions and responsibilities listed in the sections below are as described in the ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Standard. Those descriptions and responsibilities are not intended to supplant the hierarchy, descriptions, and responsibilities listed in the other sections of FSAR 13.1 or in FSAR 17.2. The purpose of listing that information here is to ensure the proper educational, experience, and training requirements in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 can be correlated to specific SSES job positions in applicable administrative implementing procedures.

c)

Senior Manager Level The functional level of senior manager describes those individuals assigned overall responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of the facility, including administrative and operational aspects of the nuclear power plant. Senior managers are responsible for providing the decisions to assess and control all on-site activities and are responsible for nuclear safety, plant efficiency, reliability, and those actions necessary to protect the health and safety of the public. For example, senior managers provide coordination and direction for major program areas and provide coordination among groups. They

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-14 coordinate off-site support for the plant, as required. Administrative aspects include maintaining a qualified staff, administrative control such as budgeting, maintaining employee performance, administering disciplinary actions consistent with company policies, public information, and coordination with corporate offices. Operational aspects include assigning priorities and assessing plant activities, which include modification and oversight of the operating organization.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the collective experience detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.2, Senior Manager Level.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

d)

Plant Manager The Plant Manager is the individual responsible for management of overall activities of the operating organization.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.2.1, Plant Manager.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

e)

Operations The operations manager is the individual responsible for management of the planning, directing, and coordinating of the operating activities in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.2.2, Operations.

Per Table 17.2-1, the Management Position Responsible for Nuclear Operations (Tech Spec title Operations Manager) or the Assistant Operations Management Position Responsible for Shift Operations (Tech Spec title Assistant Operations Manager) shall hold a Senior Reactor Operator license (See Technical Specification 5.2.2.f).

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-15 f)

Maintenance The Maintenance Manager is the individual responsible for management of the planning, directing, and coordinating maintenance activities in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.2.3, Maintenance.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

g)

Engineering The Engineering Manager is the individual responsible for management of the engineering group activities in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. The engineering group provides support to operations and maintenance activities.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.2.4, Engineering.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

h)

Training The training manager is the individual responsible for management of the training programs accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.2.5, Training.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

i)

Quality Assurance The quality assurance manager is the individual responsible for management of the implementation of the quality assurance plan.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-16 ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.2.6, Nuclear Oversight.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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Middle Manager - Training The training middle manager is the individual responsible for management of the initial and continuing training programs.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.3.1, Training.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.1 - Section 4.3, Middle Manager Level Section 1.2 - Section 4.3.1 Training k)

Middle Manager - Chemistry The chemistry middle manager is the individual responsible for management of the chemistry and materials compatibility program.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.3.2, Chemistry.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.1 - Section 4.3, Middle Manager Level l)

Middle Manager - Radiation Protection The radiation protection middle manager is the individual responsible for implementation of the radiological protection program.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.3.3, Radiation Protection.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-17 Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.1 - Section 4.3, Middle Manager Level Section 1.3 - Section 4.3.3, Radiation Protection m)

Middle Manager - Maintenance The maintenance middle manager is the individual responsible for implementation of the instrumentation and control, electrical, or mechanical maintenance program.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.3.4, Maintenance.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.1 - Section 4.3, Middle Manager Level n)

Middle Manager - Quality Assurance The quality assurance middle manager is the individual responsible for the quality assurance functions of assuring that an appropriate quality assurance program is established and effectively implemented.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.3.5, Quality Assurance.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.1 - Section 4.3, Middle Manager Level o)

Middle Manager - Operations The operations middle manager is the individual responsible for implementation of programs and policies for operating activities.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.3.6, Operations.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.1 - Section 4.3, Middle Manager Level

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-18 p)

Middle Manager - Shift Manager The shift manager is the individual responsible for direct supervision of plant operation.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.3.7, Shift Manager.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.1 - Section 4.3, Middle Manager Level q)

Middle Manager - Engineering The engineering middle manager is the individual responsible for implementation of the engineering group activities.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.3.8, Engineering.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.1 - Section 4.3, Middle Manager Level r)

First Line Supervisor - Senior Operator The senior operator is the individual who directly supervises the activities of licensed operators.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.4.1, Senior Operator.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Background Section, last bullet - NRC guidance for operator license qualifications will be located solely in NUREG-1021, which references the NANT qualification standards.

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First Line Supervisor - Senior Operator Limited to Fuel Handling The senior operator limited to fuel handling is the individual responsible for supervision of fuel handling and core alteration activities.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-19 ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.4.2, Senior Operator Limited to Fuel Handling.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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First Line Supervisor - Training The training first line supervisor is the individual responsible for supervision of training programs for operators, technicians, or maintenance personnel.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.4.3, Training.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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First Line Supervisor - Chemistry The chemistry first line supervisor is the individual responsible for supervision of chemistry monitoring and analysis activities.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience and training detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.4.4, Chemistry.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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First Line Supervisor - Radiochemistry The radiochemistry first line supervisor is the individual responsible for supervision of radiochemistry activities.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.4.5, Radiochemistry.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-20 w)

First Line Supervisor - Radiation Protection The radiation protection first line supervisor is the individual responsible for supervision of radiation protection monitoring and control activities.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.4.6, Radiation Protection.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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First Line Supervisor - Maintenance The maintenance first line supervisor is the individual responsible for supervision of instrumentation and control, mechanical, and electrical maintenance activities.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience and training detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.4.7, Maintenance.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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First Line Supervisor - Engineering The engineering first line supervisor is the individual responsible for supervision of engineering group activities.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.4.8, Engineering.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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First Line Supervisor - Quality Assurance or Quality Control The quality assurance or quality control first line supervisor is the individual responsible for supervision of the implementation of the quality assurance program.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-21 ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.4.11, Quality Assurance or Quality Control.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

aa) Reactor Operator The individual responsible for manipulation of plant controls, monitoring of plant performance, directing hands-on operations of equipment, and performing licensed activities. Reactor operators principally manipulate plant controls from the control room (Also called Licensed Operator).

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.5.1, Reactor Operator.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Background Section, last bullet - NRC guidance for operator license qualifications will be located solely in NUREG-1021, which references the NANT qualification standards.

bb) Operator The individual responsible for operation of the systems and components as directed by a licensed operator or licensed senior operator (Also called Non-licensed Operator).

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience and training detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.5.2, Operator.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.4 - Section 4.5.2, Operator.

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Chemistry Technician The individual(s) responsible for specific maintenance activities or analytical laboratory work. They are responsible for troubleshooting, performance of tests, calibration, inspections, surveys, maintenance, and repair of equipment. Technicians interpret and verify field data accumulated from tests such as radiation surveys, instrumentation systems tests, liquid and gaseous analysis, and calibration of electronic circuits.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-22 ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience and training detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.5.3.1, Chemistry.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

dd) Radiation Protection Technician The individual(s) responsible for specific maintenance activities or analytical laboratory work. They are responsible for troubleshooting, performance of tests, calibration, inspections, surveys, maintenance, and repair of equipment. Technicians interpret and verify field data accumulated from tests such as radiation surveys, instrumentation systems tests, liquid and gaseous analysis, and calibration of electronic circuits.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience and training detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.5.3.2, Radiation Protection.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

Section 1.5 - Section 4.5.3.2, Radiation Protection.

ee) Instrumentation and Control Technician The individual(s) responsible for specific maintenance activities or analytical laboratory work. They are responsible for troubleshooting, performance of tests, calibration, inspections, surveys, maintenance, and repair of equipment. Technicians interpret and verify field data accumulated from tests such as radiation surveys, instrumentation systems tests, liquid and gaseous analysis, and calibration of electronic circuits.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience and training detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.5.3.3, Instrumentation and Control.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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Instructor The individual with full-time duties and responsibilities for instructing personnel or developing training materials.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-23 ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.5.4, Instructor.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

gg) Quality Control The individual responsible for inspections and tests for ensuring that quality-related activities have been correctly performed, identifying any quality problems, and verifying implementation of appropriate solutions to quality problems.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.5.5, Quality Control.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

NOTE: In addition to the above, per FSAR 17.2.2 - Personnel who are performing inspection, examination, and testing activities during the operational phase of the plant shall be qualified to ANSI N45.2.6-1978, except that the QA experience cited for Levels I, II and III shall be interpreted to mean actual experience in carrying out the types of inspection, examination and testing activity being performed.

hh) Quality Assurance The individual responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining the quality assurance plan.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.5.6, Quality Assurance.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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Electrical Maintenance Technician The individuals responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-24 ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience and training detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014,Section 4.5.7.1, Electrical Maintenance.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician The individuals responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience and training detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014,Section 4.5.7.2, Mechanical Maintenance.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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Engineering Personnel The individual(s) responsible for monitoring, trending, evaluating plant performance, and providing initial response to plant problems for definition and resolution. These individuals provide engineering support to operation, maintenance, and chemistry.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience and training detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.6.1, Engineer.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

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Shift Technical Advisor The individual(s) providing advice and counsel to the operations shift to assist in determining the cause(s) and in mitigating the consequence of plant accidents.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 4.6.2, Shift Technical Advisor.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

SSES-FSAR Text Rev. 96 FSAR Rev. 72 13.1-25 mm) Supplemental Personnel Persons who conduct work or provide services on-or off-site who are not full-time station personnel. These include any of the following:

contractors and vendors who perform work on-site contractors and vendors who perform work off-site, such as engineering modifications or analyses, component fabrication, equipment refurbishment, and equipment testing personnel from another location within the owner organization or from an industry alliance who perform work on-site, such as shared resources during outages owner organization personnel who may only work part time at the station, such as switchyard personnel, refueling personnel, and roving valve or turbine teams owner organization personnel from another location who perform work off-site, such as corporate engineering support.

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 Requirements:

Shall have the education, experience, training, and special requirements detailed in ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014, Section 3.2, Supplemental Personnel.

Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4 Requirements:

None.

Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC (See Figures 13.1-2 and 13.1-3)

Chief Nuclear Officer Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC President, and Chief Executive Officer Talen Energy Corporation

- Financial/business services,

- health services,

- information services,

- human resource services,

- supply chain services and

- some maintenance/labor support are provided through Talen Energy TALEN ENERGY CORPORATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION APPLICABLE TO SUSQUEHANNA SES FIGURE 13.1-1 SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 FINAL SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT PC F13-1-1.vsd FSAR Rev. 70 Figure Rev. 65 Traditional corporate support services such as:

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SUSQUEHANNA NUCLEAR, LLC OFF-SITE ORGANIZATION FIGURE 13.1-2 SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 FINAL SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT PC F13-1-2.vsd FSAR Rev. 70 Figure Rev. 72 Chief Nuclear Officer Engineering Executive Manager Manager-Nuclear Oversight Senior Executive Manager Other Managers Other Managers Other Managers

SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION UNITS 1 AND 2 FINAL SAFETY ANALYSIS REPORT SUSQUEHANNA NUCLEAR, LLC ON-SITE ORGANIZATION FIGURE 13.1-3 FSAR Rev. 70 Figure Rev. 71 PC F13-1-3.vsd Chief Nuclear Officer Plant Manager Other Managers Senior Executive Manager I

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