ML18096A101

2018-02-Public Forms

ML18096A101
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Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	03/07/2018
From:	Vincent Gaddy Operations Branch IV
To:	Entergy Operations
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EXAM ASSIGNMENT TICKLERChief: John KirklandFacility: ANO13/7/2018U/I:Start of Op Test:2/26/20183/1/2018Due DateDate CompleteInitials7/1/20174/19/177/31/20174/19/177/31/20174/19/177/31/2017N/A7/31/20178/8/178/15/20175/9/179/29/20179/22/1710/13/20179/27/1712/13/201712/4/1712/20/201712/8/171/7/201812/9/171/22/201812/10/171/22/20181/4/181/27/20181/29/181/29/20172/1/182/3/20181/29/182/12/20182/12/182/19/20182/16/182/19/2018N/A2/19/20182/20/182/19/20182/26/182/19/20182/20/182/26/20183/1/183/8/20183/19/183/27/20183/19/184/3/20183/19/184/3/20183/19/184/10/20183/20/184/17/20183/20/185/1/20183/20/185/1/20183/21/185/1/20183/20/185/8/20184/4/185/15/20184/6/185/22/2018N/AReplaces NUREG-1021, Revision 11, Forms ES-201-1 and ES-501-1Post exam operating test comments reviewed and ES-303-1 updatedSigned ES 303's to BCproduced by CELicense/Denial letters mailed; Facility notified of resultsSUNSI checklist complete and exam docs to ADAMS SUNSI checklist to LARef Mat'l Returned after Final Resolution of AppealsExamination Report IssuedBranch Chief review of exam results completedApproved scenarios and JPMs distributed to examinersExaminer's document op test results on ES 303'sFinal applications reviewed and audited; exam approval and waiver/excusal letters sentLA produces / BC signs Exam Approval Letter (ES-201 Att-5)RPS/IP number of examinees updatedprint Report-21Waivers/deferrals reviewed for impact on licensing decisionPost exam written comments reviewed and incorporated and NRC grading completedChief examiner review of operating test and/or written exam grading completedAdminister Operating TestDocument review on ES-401-9Preliminary license applications & waiver/excusal requests dueNRC Forms 398/396Feedback approved by Branch ChiefExamination review results discussed between NRC and facility licenseeOn-site validation & 10% audit of license applicationsFinal license applications & waiver/excusal requests dueES-201-4 prepared by LAProctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licenseeDate of Written Exam:DescriptionNotesExamination administration date confirmedFor NRC prepared exams, arrangements made for the facility to submit reference materialsEnd of Op Test: Written Exam Developed By: NRC / Facility Operating Test Developed By: NRC / FacilityNRC examiners and facility contact assignedFacility contact briefed on security and other requirementsOperating test outline(s) and other checklists dueES-201-2, 201-3, 301-1, 301-2, 301-5, D-1Reference material due for NRC prepared examsES-201 Att-3Corporate Notification Letter sent ES-201 Att-4 produced by CEPost exam comments and graded exams receivedES-403-1 to BCNRC developed written examination outline sent to facility contactES-401-1/2 and ES-401-3Preliminary license applications and waivers reviewed Request facility licensee management feedback on the examOperating test outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility licenseeES-201-2 signed by CE & BCPeer review of written exam completeDocument review on ES-401-9Proposed exams, outlines, supporting documentation, and reference materials due.Exams prepared by the NRC are approved by BC and forwarded for facility licensee reviewWritten exam and operating test reviews completedWritten exams and operating tests approved by Branch Chief ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility:

Arkansas Nuclear One Unit 1 Date of Examination:

2126/18 Initials Item Task Description a b* c** 1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model in accordance with ES-401 or ES-401 N. A 0 -*it ,IV' .....,..._

..... b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with I w #-R Section D.1 of ES-401 or ES-401 N and whether all KIA categories are appropriately sampled. '#JU I V T Vk..r T C. Assess whether the outline overemphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics. .... _ '~ . E d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected KIA statements are appropriate. ... ?-N 2. a. Using Form ES-301-5, verify that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of (? f,C* normal evolutions, instrument and component failures, technical specifications, and major ",fL., s transients.

I M b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and u mix of applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule (? I,. without compromising exam integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be tested using at ft--A least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated from the T applicants' audit test(s), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days. 0 C. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conforms with the qualitative and R 9 quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D and in fL-Section D.5, "Specific Instructions for the 'Simulator Operating Test,"' of ES-301 (including overlap).

3. 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 w among the safety functions as specified on the form. (y A (2) Task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form. ~.ir fL-L (3) No tasks are duplicated from the applicant's audit test(s). K (4) The number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specified on the form. T (5) The number of alternate-path, low-power, emergency, and radiologically controlled area H tasks meets the criteria on the form. R 0 b. Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1:

GJ u (1) The tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form. ~W' f'-G (2) At least one task is new or significantly modified.

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

-G ~--E b. Assess whether the 1 O CFR 55.41, 55.43, and 55.45 sampling is appropriate.

N Ensure that KIA importance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5. a) '.µ: E C. R d. Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections and the last two NRC exams. (y Ac-.. *.µ-A J-' Ac;.,.. 'l'L L e. Check the entire exam for balance of coverage.

f. Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO). p 6(..,,. LL {JntetSignature

~(?7 Date a. Author John Cork

• obert Possaae 2/8/18 b. Facility Reviewer(*)

Randal~in 2/8/18 C. NRC Chief Examiner(#)

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• Not applicable for NRC-prepared examination outlines.

1. The independent NRC reviewer initials items in column "c"; the chief examiner's concurrence is required.

ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Facility:

ANO Unit One Unit 1 Date of Exam: 3nt18 Exam Level: Item Description

1. Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. a. NRC K/As are referenced for all questions. b. Facility learning objectives are referenced as available.

c. Correct answer explanation and distractor analysis provided (ES401, D.2.g) SRO questions are appropriate In accordance with Section D.2.d of ES-401 The sampling process was random and systematic. (If more than four RO or two SRO questions were repeated from the last two NRC licensing exams, consult the NRR/NRO OL program office). Question duplication from the licensee screening/audit exam was controlled as indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate.

_ The audit exam was systematically and randomly developed, or _ the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started, or _ the examinations were developed independently, or the licensee certifies that there is no duplication, or _ other (explain). Bank use meets limits (no more than 75% from the bank, at least 10% new, and the rest new or modified);

enter the actual RO/SR~nly question distribution(s) at righl Bank 41.3/ 24 Modified 14.7/ 20 New 44/ 56 Memory CIA Between 38 and 45 questions of the questions on the RO exam and at least 13 questions of the questions on the SRO-only portion of the exam are written at the comprehension/analysis level (see ES-401, D.2.c): enter the actual RO/SRO-only question distribution(s) at right. 34/s 41/19 References/handouts provided do not give away answers or aid In the elimination of distractors.

Question content conforms to specific KIA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the tier to which they are assigned; deviations are justified.

Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines In Appendix B. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple-choice items; the total is correct and agrees with the value on the cover sheet. a. Author b. Facility Reviewer(*)

C. NRC Chief Examiner (#) d. NRC Regional Supervisor Note: The facility reviewer's initials or signature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations. # Independent NRC reviewer initials items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence is required.

Form ES-401-6 RO

• SRO

• Initial a b* c*# 2/8/18 2/8/18 Z/J5/,8 iJ,1,pi ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 Facilit : Arkansas Nuclear One Unit 1 Date of Examination:

2/26/18 0 eratin Test Number: a. b. C. d. e. 1. General Criteria The operating test conforms to the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with sam Jin re uirements e .. , 10 CFR 55.45, o erational im ortance, safet function distribution.

There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered durin this examination.

The o eratin test shall not du licate items from the a licants' audit test s see Section D.1.a .. Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acce table limits. It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent a licants at the desi nated license level. 2. Walkthrou h Criteria a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:

initial conditions initiating cues references and tools, including associated procedures reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time critical by the facility licensee operationally important specific performance criteria that include-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 task identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards restrictions on the se uence of ste s, if a licable b. Ensure that any changes from the previously approved systems and administrative walkthrough outlines (Forms ES-301-1 and ES-301-2) 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 s ecified on those forms and Form ES-201-2.

3. Simulator Criteria The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-301-4, and a co is attached.

a. Author Robert Possa e b. Facility Reviewer (*) Randal Martin c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) John Kirkland d. NRC Supervisor Vivic.t..

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• The facility licensee signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests. # The inde endent NRC reviewer initials items in column "c"; the chief examiner concurrence is re uired. (P Initials b* I -I Date 2/8/18 2/8/18 2.;,5 /1 e, 2pj,J,2, ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 Facility: ANO Unit 1 Date of Exam: 2/26/18 Scenario Numbers: 1/2/3 Operating Test No.: 1 QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES Initials a b* c* 1. The initial conditions are realistic in that some equipment and/or instrumentation may be out of service, p "'--but it does not cue the operators into expected events. 2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events. (µ 3. Each event description consists of the following:

• the point in the scenario when It is to be initiated

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• 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)

4. The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics.

l;J .o_,. ' *---5. Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable and allows the examination team to obtain complete v) Pt<-~ evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives.

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

GJ Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints.

/;("_ Cues are given. 7. The simulator modeling is not altered. OJ ( 8. The scenarios have been validated.

Pursuant to 10 CFR 55.46(d), any open simulator performance

(? deficiencies or deviations from the referenced plant have been evaluated to ensure that functional

+k-"" fidelity is maintained while running the planned scenarios.

9. Scenarios are new or significantly modified in accordance with Section D.5 of ES-301. (? Re-10. All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified using Form ES-301-6 (submit the @ form along with the simulator scenarios).

11. The scenario set provides the opportunity for each applicant to be evaluated in each of the applicable (P (c4 rating factors. (Competency rating factors as described on Forms ES-303-1 and ES-303-3.)

12. Each applicant will be significantly involved in the minimum number of transients and events specified

@ ~"'-on Form ES-301-5 (submit the form with the simulator scenarios).

13. Applicants are evaluated on a similar number of preidentified critical tasks across scenarios, when (P possible.

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

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4. Grading for all borderline cases (80% +/-2% overall and 70% or a Initials b C ~~:ii as applicable, +/-4% on the SRO-only exam) reviewed in JJ/'4-,,v(fJ-,J/A 5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are justified pJ A--""14,-,JI A 6. Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of questions missed by one-half or more of the applicants

a. Grader b. Facility Reviewer(*)

Printed Name/Signature John W. Cork I Randal K. M c. NRC Chief Examiner (*) d. NRC Supervisor (*) oL Date 3/8/18 3/8/18 31r1he (*) The facility reviewer's signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC; two independent NRC reviews are required.

1. Candidates

Exam Week Site / Docket # / Insp Rpt # RO LSRO SROI SROU Type Exam Author Chief Examiner Examiners Assigned 02/25/2018 Arkansas Nuclear One / 05000313 / 2018301 CAC #: 000500 6 0 0 4 FB-OR-INITIAL LICENSE EXAM ADMINIS TRATION (EXAD) NFF KIRKLAND, JOHN FARINA,THOMAS HAYES,MAHDI KIRKLAND,JOHN LARSON,BRIAN Page 1 of 4 3/20/2018 9:39:38 AM Orgs: 4620 Sites: ANO Exam Author: ALL Activity Codes: EXAD IP 21 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule Phase Code: 5 - Operational Region

4 From 10/01/2017 to 09/30/2018 ES-201 Examination Securi~reement Form ES-201-3 1. Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I hav acquired specialized knowledge about the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of Z '/& as of the date of my signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who hav not been authorized by the NRC's chief examiner. I understand that I am not to instruct, evaluate, or provide perfonnance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be administered these licensing examinations from this date until completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC (e.g., acting as a simulator booth operator or communicator is ac;ceptable if the individual does not select the training content or provide direct or indirect feedback). Furthermore, I am aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented in the facility licensee's procedures) and understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may result in cancellation of the examinations and/or an enforcement action against me or the facility licensee. I will immediately report to facility management or the NRC's chief examiner any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

2. Post-Examination rn To the best of my knowl~dge I did f divulge to any unauthorized persons any infonnation concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered rt, during the week(s) of ztt,<,ps -3 1.1& From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide pe ormance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC. Q) cc (D PRINTED NAME JOB TITLE/RESPONSIBILITY

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ES-201 Examination Securit~reement Form ES-201-3 1. Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRG) licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of ~/2,//,1, as of the date of my signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to a ny persons who ~ave 1 not been authorized by the NRC's chief examiner. I understand that I am not to instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be administered these licensing examinations from this date until completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRG (e.g., acting as a simulator booth operator or communicator is acceptable if the individual does not select the training content or provide direct or indirect feedback). Furthermore, I am aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented in the facility licensee's procedures) and understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may result in cancellation of the examinations and/or an enforcement action against me or the facility licensee. I will immediately report to facility management or the NRC's chief examiner any indications or s uggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

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