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| issue date = 06/10/2016 | | issue date = 06/10/2016 | ||
| title = Examination Report 05000483/2016301; 05/23/2016 - 06/07/2016; Callaway Plant; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report | | title = Examination Report 05000483/2016301; 05/23/2016 - 06/07/2016; Callaway Plant; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report | ||
| author name = Gaddy V | | author name = Gaddy V | ||
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-IV/DRS/OB | | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-IV/DRS/OB | ||
| addressee name = Diya F | | addressee name = Diya F | ||
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==SUBJECT:== | |||
CALLAWAY PLANT - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000483/2016301 | |||
SUBJECT: CALLAWAY PLANT - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000483/2016301 | |||
==Dear Mr. Diya:== | ==Dear Mr. Diya:== | ||
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No findings were identified during this examination. | No findings were identified during this examination. | ||
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the | In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). | ||
and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of | |||
Sincerely, | Sincerely, | ||
/RA/ | /RA/ | ||
Vincent G. Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety | Vincent G. Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-483 License No. NPF-30 | ||
===Enclosure:=== | |||
Examination Report 05000483/2016301 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information | |||
REGION IV== | |||
Docket: 05000483 License: NPF-30 Report: 05000483/2016301 Licensee: Union Electric Company Facility: Callaway Plant P.O. Box 620 Location: | |||
Fulton, MO 65251 Dates: May 23 through June 7, 2016 Inspectors: C. Osterholtz, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Engineer M. Bloodgood, Operations Engineer M. Hayes, Operations Engineer C. Steely, Operations Engineer Approved By: Vincent G. Gaddy Chief, Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure | |||
=SUMMARY= | |||
ER 05000483/2016301; 05/23/2016 - 06/07/2016; Callaway Plant; Initial Operator Licensing | |||
Examination Report. | |||
The NRC examiners evaluated the competency of one applicant for a reactor operator license and seven applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses at Callaway Plant. | The NRC examiners evaluated the competency of one applicant for a reactor operator license and seven applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses at Callaway Plant. | ||
The licensee developed the examinations using NUREG-1021, | The licensee developed the examinations using NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 10. The written examination was administered by the licensee on June 1, 2016. NRC examiners administered the operating tests on May 23-26, 2016. | ||
The examiners determined that all of the applicants satisfied the requirements of | The examiners determined that all of the applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55 and the appropriate licenses have been issued. | ||
=== | ===NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings=== | ||
None | None | ||
=== | ===Licensee-Identified Violations=== | ||
None | None | ||
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====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The NRC examiners reviewed all license | The NRC examiners reviewed all license applications submitted to ensure each applicant satisfied relevant license eligibility requirements. Examiners also audited two of the license applications in detail to confirm that they accurately reflected the subject applicants qualifications. This audit focused on the applicants experience and on-the-job training, including control manipulations that provided significant reactivity changes. | ||
changes. | |||
====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
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====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The NRC examiners reviewed integrated examination outlines and draft examinations | The NRC examiners reviewed integrated examination outlines and draft examinations submitted by the licensee against the requirements of NUREG-1021. The NRC examination team conducted an on-site validation of the operating tests. | ||
submitted by the licensee against the requirements of NUREG-1021. The NRC examination team conducted an on-site validation of the operating tests. | |||
====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
The NRC examiners provided outline, draft | The NRC examiners provided outline, draft examination, and post-validation comments to the licensee. The licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution prior to examination administration. | ||
The NRC examiners determined the written | The NRC examiners determined the written examinations and operating tests initially submitted by the licensee were within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination. | ||
===.3 Operator Knowledge and Performance=== | ===.3 Operator Knowledge and Performance=== | ||
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No findings were identified. | No findings were identified. | ||
All of the applicants passed the written examination and all applicants passed all parts of the operating test. The final written examinations, post-examination analysis, and comments may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers (ML) noted in the attachment. | All of the applicants passed the written examination and all applicants passed all parts of the operating test. The final written examinations, post-examination analysis, and comments may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers (ML)noted in the attachment. | ||
The examination team noted no generic weaknesses associated with applicant performance. | The examination team noted no generic weaknesses associated with applicant performance. | ||
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====a. Inspection Scope==== | ====a. Inspection Scope==== | ||
The NRC examiners observed simulator | The NRC examiners observed simulator performance with regard to plant fidelity during examination validation and administration. | ||
====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
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====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
No findings were identified. | No findings were identified. | ||
{{a|4OA6}} | |||
{{a|4OA6}} | |||
==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit== | ==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit== | ||
The chief examiner conducted a preliminary debrief with Mr. J. Patterson, Director, Nuclear Projects, and other members of the staff on May 26, 2016. A telephonic exit was conducted on June 7, 2016, between Mr. C. Osterholtz, Chief Examiner, and Mr. P. Swan, Operations | The chief examiner conducted a preliminary debrief with Mr. J. Patterson, Director, Nuclear Projects, and other members of the staff on May 26, 2016. A telephonic exit was conducted on June 7, 2016, between Mr. C. Osterholtz, Chief Examiner, and Mr. P. Swan, Operations Supervisor. | ||
Supervisor. | |||
The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary. | The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary. | ||
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===Licensee Personnel=== | ===Licensee Personnel=== | ||
: [[contact::J. Patterson]], Director, Nuclear Projects | : [[contact::J. Patterson]], Director, Nuclear Projects | ||
: [[contact::M. Covey]], Manager, Operations Support | : [[contact::M. Covey]], Manager, Operations Support | ||
: [[contact::A. Davison]], Coach, Operations | : [[contact::A. Davison]], Coach, Operations | ||
: [[contact::D. Harris]], Senior Training Supervisor | : [[contact::D. Harris]], Senior Training Supervisor | ||
: [[contact::S. Lange]], Manager, Operations | : [[contact::S. Lange]], Manager, Operations | ||
: [[contact::M. Otten]], Supervisor, Operations | : [[contact::M. Otten]], Supervisor, Operations | ||
: [[contact::S. Petzel]], Engineer, Regulatory Affairs | : [[contact::S. Petzel]], Engineer, Regulatory Affairs | ||
===NRC Personnel=== | ===NRC Personnel=== | ||
: [[contact::T. Hartman]], Senior Resident Inspector | : [[contact::T. Hartman]], Senior Resident Inspector | ||
==ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED== | ==ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED== | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:54, 19 December 2019
| ML16162A672 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Callaway  |
| Issue date: | 06/10/2016 |
| From: | Vincent Gaddy Operations Branch IV |
| To: | Diya F Union Electric Co |
| References | |
| 50-483/16-301 | |
| Download: ML16162A672 (9) | |
Text
une 10, 2016
SUBJECT:
CALLAWAY PLANT - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000483/2016301
Dear Mr. Diya:
On June 1, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an initial operator license examination at Callaway Plant. The enclosed report documents the examination results and licensing decisions. A preliminary debrief was held on May 26, 2016, with Mr. J. Patterson, Director, Nuclear Projects, and other members of your staff. A telephonic exit meeting was conducted on June 7, 2016, with Mr. P. Swan, Operations Supervisor, who was provided the NRC licensing decisions.
The examination included the evaluation of one applicant for a reactor operator license and seven applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses. The license examiners determined that all of the applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55 and the appropriate licenses have been issued. There were no post-examination comments submitted by your staff.
No findings were identified during this examination.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Vincent G. Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-483 License No. NPF-30
Enclosure:
Examination Report 05000483/2016301 w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
REGION IV==
Docket: 05000483 License: NPF-30 Report: 05000483/2016301 Licensee: Union Electric Company Facility: Callaway Plant P.O. Box 620 Location:
Fulton, MO 65251 Dates: May 23 through June 7, 2016 Inspectors: C. Osterholtz, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Engineer M. Bloodgood, Operations Engineer M. Hayes, Operations Engineer C. Steely, Operations Engineer Approved By: Vincent G. Gaddy Chief, Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure
SUMMARY
ER 05000483/2016301; 05/23/2016 - 06/07/2016; Callaway Plant; Initial Operator Licensing
Examination Report.
The NRC examiners evaluated the competency of one applicant for a reactor operator license and seven applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses at Callaway Plant.
The licensee developed the examinations using NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 10. The written examination was administered by the licensee on June 1, 2016. NRC examiners administered the operating tests on May 23-26, 2016.
The examiners determined that all of the applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55 and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
None
Licensee-Identified Violations
None
REPORT DETAILS
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA5 Other Activities (Initial Operator License Examination)
.1 License Applications
a. Inspection Scope
The NRC examiners reviewed all license applications submitted to ensure each applicant satisfied relevant license eligibility requirements. Examiners also audited two of the license applications in detail to confirm that they accurately reflected the subject applicants qualifications. This audit focused on the applicants experience and on-the-job training, including control manipulations that provided significant reactivity changes.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.2 Examination Development
a. Inspection Scope
The NRC examiners reviewed integrated examination outlines and draft examinations submitted by the licensee against the requirements of NUREG-1021. The NRC examination team conducted an on-site validation of the operating tests.
b. Findings
The NRC examiners provided outline, draft examination, and post-validation comments to the licensee. The licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution prior to examination administration.
The NRC examiners determined the written examinations and operating tests initially submitted by the licensee were within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination.
.3 Operator Knowledge and Performance
a. Inspection Scope
On June 1, 2016, the licensee proctored the administration of the written examinations to all eight applicants. The licensee staff graded the written examinations, analyzed the results, and presented their analysis and post-examination comments to the NRC on June 3, 2016.
The NRC examination team administered the various portions of the operating tests to all applicants on May 23-26, 2016.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
All of the applicants passed the written examination and all applicants passed all parts of the operating test. The final written examinations, post-examination analysis, and comments may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers (ML)noted in the attachment.
The examination team noted no generic weaknesses associated with applicant performance.
.4 Simulation Facility Performance
a. Inspection Scope
The NRC examiners observed simulator performance with regard to plant fidelity during examination validation and administration.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
.5 Examination Security
a. Inspection Scope
The NRC examiners reviewed examination security for examination development during both the on-site preparation week and examination administration week for compliance with 10 CFR 55.49 and NUREG-1021. Plans for simulator security and applicant control were reviewed and discussed with licensee personnel.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
The chief examiner conducted a preliminary debrief with Mr. J. Patterson, Director, Nuclear Projects, and other members of the staff on May 26, 2016. A telephonic exit was conducted on June 7, 2016, between Mr. C. Osterholtz, Chief Examiner, and Mr. P. Swan, Operations Supervisor.
The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- J. Patterson, Director, Nuclear Projects
- M. Covey, Manager, Operations Support
- A. Davison, Coach, Operations
- D. Harris, Senior Training Supervisor
- S. Lange, Manager, Operations
- M. Otten, Supervisor, Operations
- S. Petzel, Engineer, Regulatory Affairs
NRC Personnel
- T. Hartman, Senior Resident Inspector