NRC Generic Letter 81-02, Analysis, Conclusions and Recommendations Concerning Operator Licensing
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555
January 27, 1981
ALL LICENSEES OF OPERATING PLANTS AND HOLDERS OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
Gentleman:
SUBJECT: ANALYSIS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING OPERATOR LICENSING (GENERIC LETTER No. 81-02)
In a letter dated March 28, 1980,from H. R. Denton we informed you of the revised criteria to be used by the staff in evaluating reactor operator training and licensing that could be implemented under the current regulations. We also advised you that Commission review in the area of operator training and qualification was continuing and it could be expected to result in additional criteria.
As part of our continuing review, we issued a contract (NRR-80-117) to Analysis & Technology, Inc., to conduct a study of the requirements for operator licensing. Analysis & Technology submitted their report to us on November 30, 1980 (NUREG/CR-1750). This report provides an independent perspective to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the requirements and practices for control room operator licensing. Analysis, conclusions and recommendations are provided in the following areas:
o Selection, traing and certification of control room operators, o Effectiveness of the NRC operator licensing program, o Methods to assure continued competence of operators, o Methods for maintaing ahighly motivated and dedicated operator work force, o Upgrading of presently licensed operators to meet proposed requirements, o Training and qualification of non-licensed operating, maintenance and technical support personnel, o Qualifications of Operator Licensing Branch (OLB) examiners and o Organization of the OLB.
Based on our review of this report we intend to develop additional criteria for the requirements for operator licensing.
We would appreciate it if you would review this report and offer any comments you believe appropriate to assist us in the development of improvements in the operator licensing program. Your respons to this request is voluntary.
.Comments received after April 30, 1981 will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given except as to comments filed on or before April 30, 1981.
Written comments should be submitted to the Secretary of the Commission, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington D.C. 20555, Attention:
Docketing and Service Branch.
For further information contact: P. F. Collins, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Washington, D.C. 20555, telephone 301-492-7486.
The response to this voluntary request should reference this letter by title and number.
Sincerely,
Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director Division of Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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