ML26042A410
| ML26042A410 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 02/18/2026 |
| From: | Evens J NRC/RGN-II/DORS/EB1 |
| To: | Mark Franke NRC/RGN-II |
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| Download: ML26042A410 (0) | |
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MEMORANDUM TO:
Mark E. Franke, Director Division of Operating Reactor Safety FROM:
Christopher J. Even, (Acting) Chief Engineering Branch 1 Division of Operating Reactor Safety
SUBJECT:
QUALIFICATION BOARD FOR BILL STUCKART A Qualification Board is scheduled for Bill Stuckart on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10:00AM, to review inspector qualifications. The board is established in accordance with Regional Office Instruction 0402, and Inspection Manual Chapter 1245. The board members including the assigned subject areas for questioning are contained below. Binoy Desai is designated as the Board Chairman. The board may question other relevant areas or aspects of the areas listed below if they so desire.
Binoy Desai (Chair)
Area 1: Legal Basis and Regulatory Processes James Baptist Area 3: Regulatory Practices Steven Downey Area 4: Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness Board members are requested to develop a list of questions and expected answers to be used at the board as discussed in ROI 0402. Bill Stuckart will bring his completed qualification journal to be reviewed by the board members prior to the commencement of the board.
Enclosure:
Inspector Competency Assessment by the Oral Qualification Board cc:
M. Franke, RII/DORS G. Suber, RII/DORS B. Desai, RII/RCB J. Baptist, RII/DORS S. Downey, RII/DORS B. Stuckart, RII/DORS D. Baker, RII/OCHCO CONTACT: C. Even, RII/DORS 404-997-4661 February 18, 2026 Signed by Even, Christopher on 02/18/26
M. Franke 2
SUBJECT:
QUALIFICATION BOARD FOR BILL STUCKART DATED FEBRUARY 18, 2026 ADAMS ACCESSION NUMBER: ML26042A410 OFFICE RII/DORS RII/RCB RII/DORS RII/DORS RII/DORS NAME M. Franke B. Desai J. Baptist S. Downey C. Even DATE 2/18/2026 2/13/2026 2/17/2026 2/12/2026 2/18/2026 OFFICIAL RECORD DOCUMENT
M. Franke 2
Inspector Competency Assessment by the Oral Qualification Board IMC 1245, Attachment 2 The Oral Qualification Board will specifically assess how well an inspector demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation for the NRCs organizational values of integrity, service openness, commitment, cooperation excellence, and respect. To that end, the Oral Qualification Board will verify that inspectors demonstrate the following knowledge and attitudes in the listed competency areas through a series of knowledge and application - based questions:
Area 1: Legal Basis and Regulatory Processes Appreciation of federal, state, and local interfaces Appreciation and understanding of the rights and concerns of stakeholders Appreciation of how legal requirements relate to routine tasks Comprehension of relevant policies and procedures used in carrying out specific regulatory tasks Area 2: Technical Disciplines No knowledge or abilities identified to be verified by the Qualification Board Area 3: Regulatory Practices Appreciates the need for sensitivity when following up on allegations Recognizes the nature of information and treats that information in accordance with the appropriate guidance Effectively represents the Agencys position and views Recognizes and responds with an appropriate sense of urgency to incidents as they arise and ensures that others are appropriately informed Uses sound judgment in exercising the appropriate level of caution, planning and contingency planning Approaches problems objectively, considering all potential outcomes on an equal basis Makes appropriate generalizations from data Maintains an awareness of current Agency priorities and sensitivities Identifies key issues, understands the consequences, and applies the appropriate regulatory framework
M. Franke 2
Proposes supportable enforcement action based on a review of the subject Area 4: Personal and Interpersonal Effectiveness All communication reflects an awareness of public concern, the focus of local official needs, and media perspectives Uses tact and diplomacy in conveying messages ensuring that the listener understands the rationale and logic behind the message Resolves conflict by facilitating discussion and proposing mutually beneficial solutions.
Seeks advice when appropriate Communicates messages with clarity and impact to widely varied forums and provides answers that reflect an awareness of the sensitivities and interests of the audience Is not afraid to admit not having the answer and knows where to find answer or to get assistance Maintains a commitment to team objectives even when own ideas are not supported Shows flexibility in response to change Recognizes limits of authority and uses the authority in a fair and equitable manner Exercises diplomacy and discretion during interactions with difficult audiences and situations Approaches others in a way that elicits cooperation Enclosure