ML102520259

Initial Exam 2010-301 General Correspondence

ML102520259
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	08/26/2010
From:	Polson K J Tennessee Valley Authority
To:	Reyes L A NRC/RGN-II
References
50-259/10-301, 50-260/10-301, 50-296/10-301 50-259/10-301, 50-260/10-301, 50-296/10-301
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Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 March 22, 2010 Mr. Luis A. Reyes Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street S.W. Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8931 Attention:

Malcolm T. Widmann Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 10 CFR 55.5 Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Submittal of Initial Operator Licensing Examination Outline In this submittal, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing all appropriate Examination Standard forms and outlines in accordance with NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1, for the upcoming Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator Licensing Examination.

Enclosed are the examination outlines, supporting the Initial License Examination scheduled for the week of June 7, 2010. In accordance with NUREG-1021 , Revision 9, Supplement 1, Section ES-201, "Initial Operator Licensing Examination Process," please ensure that these materials are withheld from public disclosure until after the examinations are administered.

Mr. luis A. Reyes Page 2 March 22, 2010 Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Daniel Zielinski, at (256) 729-2783.

Respectfully, K. J. Polson Vice President

Enclosure:

Examination Outlines Supporting the Initial license Examination Scheduled for the Week of June 7, 2010 cc: (w/o Enclosure)

NRC Chief, Operations Branch, Division of Reactor Safety -Region II NRC Senior Resident Inspector

-Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Enclosure Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Examination Outlines Supporting the Initial License Examination Scheduled for the Week of June 7, 2010 (See Attached)

ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility:

Date of Examination:

Initials Item Task Description a b* c# 1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model, in accordance with ES-401 O-t. W R b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with It(} I Section 0.1 of ES-401 and whether all KiA categories are appropriately sampled. ot-T Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics. T c. 0"-1/ E d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected KiA statements are appropriate.

N 0'-JC-J 2 a. Using Form ES-301-5, verify that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions, instrument and component failures, technical specifications, S and major transients.

0"-I M b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number U and mix of applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule L without compromiSing exam integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be tested using A at least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated 7{(] T from the applicants' audit testis), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days. 0 c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative R and quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D. 0 ..... m 3. a. Verify that the systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2:

(1) the outline(s) contain(s) the required number of control room and in-plant tasks W distributed among the safety functions as specified on the form 1 (2) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form T (3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit testis) (4) the number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specified on the form (5) the number of alternate path, low-power, emergency, and RCA tasks meet the criteria O'l..-;a on the form. b. Verify that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1.

(1) the tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form at least one task is new or significantly modified O-t.-;r/J no more than one task is repeated from the last two NRC licensing examinations

c. Determine if there are enough different outlines to test the projected number and mix 7;f of applicants and ensure that no items are duplicated on subsequent days. O't.-4. a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered U in the appropriate exam sections.

O't-G E b. Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41/43 and 55.45 sampling is appropriate.

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N c Ensure that KiA importance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5. o't... .7t.1 E d. Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections.

o"l-17td R A e. Check the entire exam for balance of coverage.

0'1-I'J:"L!" L 01.-f. Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO). Dj l

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c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) {} d. NRC Supervisor Note: # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence required.

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