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| | issue date = 12/02/2013 | | | issue date = 12/02/2013 |
| | title = Er 05000416/13-302; 11/8/2013 - 11/21/2013; Grand Gulf Nuclear Station; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report | | | title = Er 05000416/13-302; 11/8/2013 - 11/21/2013; Grand Gulf Nuclear Station; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report |
| | author name = Gaddy V G | | | author name = Gaddy V |
| | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-IV/DRS | | | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-IV/DRS |
| | addressee name = Mulligan K J | | | addressee name = Mulligan K |
| | addressee affiliation = Entergy Operations, Inc | | | addressee affiliation = Entergy Operations, Inc |
| | docket = 05000416 | | | docket = 05000416 |
| | license number = NPF-029 | | | license number = NPF-029 |
| | contact person = Apger G W | | | contact person = Apger G |
| | document report number = 50-416/13-302 | | | document report number = 50-416/13-302 |
| | document type = Letter, License-Operator Examination Report | | | document type = Letter, License-Operator Examination Report |
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| Kevin Mulligan Vice President Operations Entergy Operations, Inc.
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| | GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000416/2013302 |
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| Grand Gulf Nuclear Station P.O. Box 756 Port Gibson, MS 39150 | | ==Dear Mr. Mulligan:== |
| | On November 14, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an initial operator license examination at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. The enclosed report documents the examination results and licensing decisions. The preliminary examination results were discussed on November 14, 2013, with Mr. J. Miller, and other members of your staff. A telephonic exit meeting was conducted on November 21, 2013 with Mr. S. Reeves, Operations Lead Exam Writer, who was provided the NRC licensing decisions. |
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| SUBJECT: GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION
| | The examination included the evaluation of eight applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses. The license examiners determined all of eight applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued. There were two post examination comments submitted by your staff, the enclosure contains details of this report. |
| - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000 416/201 3 30 2
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| ==Dear Mr. Mulligan:==
| | No findings were identified during this examination. |
| On November 14, 201 3, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an initial operator license examination at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. The enclosed report documents the examination results and licensing decisions. The preliminary examination results were discussed on November 14, 2013 , with Mr. J. Miller , and other members of your staff.
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| A telephonic exit meeting was conduct ed on November 21, 201 3 with Mr. S. Reeves, Operations Lead Exam Writer
| | In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). |
| , who was provided the NRC licensing decisions. | |
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| The examination included the evaluation of eight applicant s for instant senior reactor operator license s. The license examiners determined all of eight applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
| | Sincerely, |
| | /RA/ |
| | Vince G. Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket: 50-416 License: NPF-29 |
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| There were two post examination comments submitted by your staff , the enclosure contains details of this report.
| | ===Enclosure:=== |
| | NRC Examination Report 05000416/2013302 w/Attachments: |
| | 1. Supplemental Information 2. NRC Resolution to the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Post Examination Comments |
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| No findings were identified during this examination
| | REGION IV== |
| . In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, "Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding,"
| | Docket: 50-416 License: NPF-29 Report: 05000416/2013302 Licensee: Entergy Operations, Inc. |
| a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC
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| 's Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Document s Access and Management System (ADAMS).
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| ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading
| | Facility: Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Waterloo Road Location: |
| -rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
| | Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150 Dates: November 8 to November 14, 2013 S. Garchow, Chief Examiner G. Callaway, Senior Training Instructor, Inspectors: |
| | G. Apger, Operations Engineer T. Buchanan, Operations Engineer Vince G. Gaddy, Chief Approved By: Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety-1- Enclosure |
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| Sincerely,/RA/ Vince G. Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket: 50
| | =SUMMARY OF FINDINGS= |
| -416 License: NPF
| | ER 05000416/2013302; November 8 to November 21, 2013; Grand Gulf Nuclear Station; Initial |
| -29 U N I T E D S T A T E S N U C L E A R R E G U L A T O R Y C O M M I S S I O N R E G I O N I V1600 EAST LAMAR BLVD A R L I N G T O N , T E X A S 7 6 0 1 1-4511
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| ===Enclosure:===
| | Operator Licensing Examination Report. |
| NRC Examination Report 05000 416/20 1 3 30 2 w/Attachments
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| 1. Supplemental Information
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| 2. NRC Resolution to the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Post Examination Comment s cc w/enclosure:
| | NRC examiners evaluated the competency of eight applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. |
| Electronic Distribution Electronic distribution by RIV
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| -mail F=Fax Enclosure U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV Docket: 50-416 License: NPF-29 Report: 05000 416/20 1 3 30 2 Licensee: Entergy Operations, Inc.
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| Facility: Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Location: Waterloo Road Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150 Dates: November 8 to November 14 , 201 3 Inspectors:
| | The licensee developed the examinations using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. The written examination was administered by the licensee on November 8, 2013. NRC examiners administered the operating tests on November 11 to November 14, 2013. |
| S. Garchow, Chief Examiner G. Callaway, Senior Training Instructor , G. Apger, Operations Engineer T. Buchanan, Operations Engineer Approved By:
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| Vince G. Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure
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| =SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
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| ER 05000 416/2013 30 2; November 8 to November 21, 201 3; Grand Gulf Nuclear Station; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report.
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| NRC examiners evaluated the competency of eight applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station
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| . The licensee developed the examinations using NUREG
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| -1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. The written examination was administered by the licensee on November 8, 2013. NRC examiners administered the operating tests on November 11 to November 14, 2013
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| The examiners determined that all eight applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued. | | The examiners determined that all eight applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued. |
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| ===A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings=== | | ===NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings=== |
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| None. | | None. |
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| ===B. Licensee-Identified Violations=== | | ===Licensee-Identified Violations=== |
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| None. | | None. |
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| ====a. Scope==== | | ====a. Scope==== |
| NRC examiners reviewed all license application s submitted to ensure each applicant satisfied relevant license eligibility requirements. | | NRC examiners reviewed all license applications submitted to ensure each applicant satisfied relevant license eligibility requirements. Examiners also audited three 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. |
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| Examiners also audited three of the license applications in detail to confirm that they accurately reflected the subject applicant's qualifications. This audit focused on the applicant's experience and on | |
| -the-job training, including control manipulations that provided significant reactivity changes. | |
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| ====b. Findings==== | | ====b. Findings==== |
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| 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 onsite validation of the operating test s. | | 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 onsite validation of the operating tests. |
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| ====b. Findings==== | | ====b. Findings==== |
| NRC examiners provided outline, draft examination and post | | NRC examiners provided outline, draft examination and post-validation comments to the licensee. The licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution prior to examination administration. |
| -validation comments to the licensee. The licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution prior to examination administration. | |
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| 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. | | 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. |
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| On November 8, 2013, 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 to the NRC on November 18, 201 3. | | On November 8, 2013, 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 to the NRC on November 18, 2013. |
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| The NRC examination team administered the various portions of the operating test s to all applicants on November 11 to November 14, 201 3. | | The NRC examination team administered the various portions of the operating tests to all applicants on November 11 to November 14, 2013. |
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| ====b. Findings==== | | ====b. Findings==== |
| No findings were identified. | | No findings were identified. |
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| All applicants passed the written examination and all parts of the operating test s. The final written examination s and post examination analysis may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the attachment. | | All applicants passed the written examination and all parts of the operating tests. The final written examinations and post examination analysis may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the attachment. There were two post examination comments as documented in the licensee submittal. |
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| There were two post examination comments as documented in the licensee submittal. | |
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| ===.4 Simulation Facility Performance=== | | ===.4 Simulation Facility Performance=== |
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| The NRC examiners observed simulator performance with regard to plant fidelity during examination validation and administration. | | The NRC examiners observed simulator performance with regard to plant fidelity during examination validation and administration. |
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| No findings were identified. | | No findings were identified. |
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| ==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit== | | ==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit== |
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| The chief examiner presented the preliminary examination results to Messrs. Jay Miller , General Manager Plant Operations , Jeff Gerard, Operations Manager, Jerry Giles, Training Manager, and other members of the staff on November 14, 2013 | | The chief examiner presented the preliminary examination results to Messrs. Jay Miller, General Manager Plant Operations, Jeff Gerard, Operations Manager, Jerry Giles, Training Manager, and other members of the staff on November 14, 2013. A telephonic exit was conducted on November 21, 2013 between Mr. Steve Garchow, Chief Examiner, and Mr. Steve Reeves, Operations Exam Writer. The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary. |
| . A telephonic exit was conduct ed on November 21, 2013 between M r. Steve Garchow, Chief Examiner, and Mr. Steve Reeves, Operations Exam Writer | |
| . The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary. | |
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| =SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION= | | =SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION= |
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| ===Licensee Personnel=== | | ===Licensee Personnel=== |
| : [[contact::M. Rasch ]], Superintendent Operations Training | | : [[contact::M. Rasch]], Superintendent Operations Training |
| : [[contact::S. Reeves]], Operations Exam Writer | | : [[contact::S. Reeves]], Operations Exam Writer |
| : [[contact::K. Grillis]], Operations Exam Writer | | : [[contact::K. Grillis]], Operations Exam Writer |
| : [[contact::M. Pait]], Operations Instructor | | : [[contact::M. Pait]], Operations Instructor |
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| Richard Smith, Senior Resident Inspector | | Richard Smith, Senior Resident Inspector |
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| ==ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED== | | ==ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED== |
| Accession No. ML13330A4 53 - FINAL WRITTEN EXAMS
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| : This question involved providing the applicant with a set of plant conditions including the loss of battery bus 11DA with Control Rod Drive (CRD) pump 'A' operating
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| : The applicants were then asked what effect the loss of 11DA would have on the CRD pump 'A' circuit breaker.
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| : Distractor 'A' for this question states the CRD 'A' breaker "will not be capable of any remote or local operation-" and distractor 'B' states the breaker "can be opened, closed
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| : The intent of distractor 'A' was that the term "local operation" would include both the electrical and manual modes of operation at the breaker cubicle.
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| : This makes this distractor incorrect since the breaker can be operated manually at the breaker cubicle.
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| : However, distractors 'B' and 'C' use the term "manually" implying this term is distinctly different than the term "locally".
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| : Because of the way the distractors are written, the NRC agrees they are ambiguous and therefore, accepts distractors 'A' and 'B' as both being correct.
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| : In this question, the applicant is given a set of plant conditions and is required to select the correct procedure to implement based on those conditions.
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| : The licensee recommended accepting distractor 'D' as correct in addition to distractor '
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| : The bases for this recommendation is that the stem states a "spurious IP Condenser Hotwell Level Low signal-occurs due to a relay failure."
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| : The "IP Condenser Hotwell Level Low" alarm typically results in a loss of all condensate pumps and the feedwater pumps would then trip on low suction pressure.
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| : A review of these drawing s indicate the alarm given in the stem, "IP Condenser Hotwell Level Low", is actuated by one of three relays; 63X/105, 63X/106, and 63X
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| -1/105 would result in the loss of the condensate pumps, however the "IP Condenser Hotwell Level Low" alarm would not annunciate off this relay.
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| : Because the stem states the "IP Condenser Hotwell Level Low" alarm has annunciated and there is only a single relay failure, relay 63X-1/105 could not have actuated.
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| : Therefore , the condensate pumps would not trip, the feedwater pumps would remain in service, and there would be no reactor scram.
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| : Because there is no loss of feedwater or reactor scram, the EOP's would not be entered making distractor 'A' incorrect.
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ember 2, 2013
SUBJECT:
GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000416/2013302
Dear Mr. Mulligan:
On November 14, 2013, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an initial operator license examination at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. The enclosed report documents the examination results and licensing decisions. The preliminary examination results were discussed on November 14, 2013, with Mr. J. Miller, and other members of your staff. A telephonic exit meeting was conducted on November 21, 2013 with Mr. S. Reeves, Operations Lead Exam Writer, who was provided the NRC licensing decisions.
The examination included the evaluation of eight applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses. The license examiners determined all of eight applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued. There were two post examination comments submitted by your staff, the enclosure contains details of this report.
No findings were identified during this examination.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRCs Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management 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/
Vince G. Gaddy, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket: 50-416 License: NPF-29
Enclosure:
NRC Examination Report 05000416/2013302 w/Attachments:
1. Supplemental Information 2. NRC Resolution to the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Post Examination Comments
REGION IV==
Docket: 50-416 License: NPF-29 Report: 05000416/2013302 Licensee: Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility: Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Waterloo Road Location:
Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150 Dates: November 8 to November 14, 2013 S. Garchow, Chief Examiner G. Callaway, Senior Training Instructor, Inspectors:
G. Apger, Operations Engineer T. Buchanan, Operations Engineer Vince G. Gaddy, Chief Approved By: Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety-1- Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000416/2013302; November 8 to November 21, 2013; Grand Gulf Nuclear Station; Initial
Operator Licensing Examination Report.
NRC examiners evaluated the competency of eight applicants for instant senior reactor operator licenses at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station.
The licensee developed the examinations using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. The written examination was administered by the licensee on November 8, 2013. NRC examiners administered the operating tests on November 11 to November 14, 2013.
The examiners determined that all eight 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. Scope
NRC examiners reviewed all license applications submitted to ensure each applicant satisfied relevant license eligibility requirements. Examiners also audited three 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. Scope
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 onsite validation of the operating tests.
b. Findings
NRC examiners provided outline, draft examination and post-validation comments to the licensee. The licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution prior to examination administration.
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. Scope
On November 8, 2013, 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 to the NRC on November 18, 2013.
The NRC examination team administered the various portions of the operating tests to all applicants on November 11 to November 14, 2013.
b. Findings
No findings were identified.
All applicants passed the written examination and all parts of the operating tests. The final written examinations and post examination analysis may be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the attachment. There were two post examination comments as documented in the licensee submittal.
.4 Simulation Facility Performance
a. 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. Scope
The NRC examiners reviewed examination security for examination development during both the onsite 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 presented the preliminary examination results to Messrs. Jay Miller, General Manager Plant Operations, Jeff Gerard, Operations Manager, Jerry Giles, Training Manager, and other members of the staff on November 14, 2013. A telephonic exit was conducted on November 21, 2013 between Mr. Steve Garchow, Chief Examiner, and Mr. Steve Reeves, Operations Exam Writer. The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- M. Rasch, Superintendent Operations Training
- S. Reeves, Operations Exam Writer
- K. Grillis, Operations Exam Writer
- M. Pait, Operations Instructor
NRC Personnel
Richard Smith, Senior Resident Inspector
ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED