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{{#Wiki_filter: | {{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUC LE AR RE G UL AT O RY C O M M I S S I O N ary 22, 2009 | ||
SUBJECT: RIVER BEND STATION - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000458/2008301 | ==SUBJECT:== | ||
RIVER BEND STATION - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000458/2008301 | |||
==Dear Mr. Perito:== | ==Dear Mr. Perito:== | ||
On December 5, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an examination at River Bend Station. The enclosed report documents the examination findings, which were discussed on December 4, 2008, with yourself, Messrs. Ken Higginbotham, Operations Manager, Marvin Chase, Training and Development Manager, and other members of your staff. | On December 5, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an examination at River Bend Station. The enclosed report documents the examination findings, which were discussed on December 4, 2008, with yourself, Messrs. Ken Higginbotham, Operations Manager, Marvin Chase, Training and Development Manager, and other members of your staff. | ||
The examination included the evaluation of seven applicants for reactor operator licenses, two applicants for instant senior operator licenses, and three applicants for upgrade senior operator licenses. The written examinations and operating tests were developed using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. The license examiners determined that all applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued. | The examination included the evaluation of seven applicants for reactor operator licenses, two applicants for instant senior operator licenses, and three applicants for upgrade senior operator licenses. The written examinations and operating tests were developed using NUREG-1021, | ||
"Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. | |||
The license examiners determined that all applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued. | |||
No findings of significance were identified during this examination. | No findings of significance were identified during this examination. | ||
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "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 | In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "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, | Sincerely, | ||
/RA/ | /RA/ | ||
Ryan E. Lantz, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety | Ryan E. Lantz, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety | ||
Docket: 50-458 License: NPF-47 | |||
Entergy Operations, Inc. -2-Docket: 50-458 License: NPF-47 | |||
===Enclosure:=== | ===Enclosure:=== | ||
NRC Examination Report 05000458/2008301 | NRC Examination Report 05000458/2008301 | ||
REGION IV Docket: 50-458 License: NPF-47 Report: 05000458/2008301 Licensee: Entergy Operations, Inc. | REGION IV== | ||
Docket: 50-458 License: NPF-47 Report: 05000458/2008301 Licensee: Entergy Operations, Inc. | |||
Facility: River Bend Station Location: | Facility: River Bend Station Location: 5485 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775 Dates: November 21-December 15, 2008 Inspectors: Brian Larson, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Engineer Steve Garchow, Senior Operations Engineer Gabriel Apger, Operations Engineer Approved By: Ryan Lantz, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety | ||
5485 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775 Dates: November 21-December 15, 2008 Inspectors: Brian Larson, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Engineer Steve Garchow, Senior Operations Engineer Gabriel Apger, Operations Engineer Approved By: Ryan Lantz, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety | |||
Enclosure | |||
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS= | =SUMMARY OF FINDINGS= | ||
ER05000458/2008301; November 21-December 15, 2008; River Bend Station; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report. | ER05000458/2008301; November 21-December 15, 2008; River Bend Station; Initial Operator | ||
Licensing Examination Report. | |||
NRC examiners evaluated the competency of seven applicants for reactor operator licenses, two applicants for instant senior operator licenses, and three applicants for upgrade senior operator licenses at River Bend Station. | NRC examiners evaluated the competency of seven applicants for reactor operator licenses, two applicants for instant senior operator licenses, and three applicants for upgrade senior operator licenses at River Bend Station. | ||
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The examiners determined that all applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55 and the appropriate licenses have been issued. | The examiners determined that all applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55 and the appropriate licenses have been issued. | ||
=== | ===NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings=== | ||
The Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) written examination was determined to be outside of the acceptable quality range as identified in NUREG-1021. | The Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) written examination was determined to be outside of the acceptable quality range as identified in NUREG-1021. | ||
=== | ===Licensee-Identified Violations=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
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====a. Scope==== | ====a. Scope==== | ||
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 | 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==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
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NRC examiners determined that the Reactor Operator (RO) written examination and the operating tests initially submitted by the licensee were within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination. | NRC examiners determined that the Reactor Operator (RO) written examination and the operating tests initially submitted by the licensee were within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination. | ||
The Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) written examination was determined to be outside of the acceptable quality range as identified in NUREG-1021. Eight questions (32%) required significant modification or were replaced as a result of the NRC examiner review. Seven of the eight unsatisfactory questions were flawed in that they were not written to test knowledge that is only required of the SRO. The eighth question was a direct lookup given the proposed reference handout. | The Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) written examination was determined to be outside of the acceptable quality range as identified in NUREG-1021. Eight questions (32%) | ||
required significant modification or were replaced as a result of the NRC examiner review. Seven of the eight unsatisfactory questions were flawed in that they were not written to test knowledge that is only required of the SRO. The eighth question was a direct lookup given the proposed reference handout. | |||
===.3 Operator Knowledge and Performance=== | ===.3 Operator Knowledge and Performance=== | ||
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No findings of significance were identified. | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
All applicants passed the written examination and all parts of the operating test. The final written examinations, operating tests and post-examination analysis can be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the attachment. There were no post-examination comments as indicated in a letter received from the licensee dated December 5, 2008. | All applicants passed the written examination and all parts of the operating test. The final written examinations, operating tests and post-examination analysis can be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the attachment. | ||
There were no post-examination comments as indicated in a letter received from the licensee dated December 5, 2008. | |||
Three generic issues were identified, including: | Three generic issues were identified, including: 1) senior applicants delaying EOP actions (i.e. waiting until RPV level reaches -186 inches to conduct an Emergency Depressurization; waiting until Suppression Pool temperature reaches 110 °F to initiate boron injection); 2) weakness in systems knowledge regarding affect of low vacuum bypass on the steam bypass valves; and 3) applicants consistently not checking fire doors shut while performing in-plant JPMs. | ||
===.4 Simulation Facility Performance=== | ===.4 Simulation Facility Performance=== | ||
====a. Scope==== | ====a. Scope==== | ||
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. | ||
====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
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====b. Findings==== | ====b. Findings==== | ||
No findings of significance were identified. | No findings of significance were identified. | ||
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==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit== | ==4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit== | ||
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===Licensee Personnel=== | ===Licensee Personnel=== | ||
: [[contact::M. Perito]], Vice President, Operations | : [[contact::M. Perito]], Vice President, Operations | ||
: [[contact::D. Williamson]], Sr. Licensing Specialist | : [[contact::D. Williamson]], Sr. Licensing Specialist | ||
: [[contact::M. Chase]], Manager, Training & Development | : [[contact::M. Chase]], Manager, Training & Development | ||
: [[contact::K. Higginbotham]], Manager, Operations (acting) | : [[contact::K. Higginbotham]], Manager, Operations (acting) | ||
: [[contact::J. Clark]], Assistant Operations Manager | : [[contact::J. Clark]], Assistant Operations Manager | ||
: [[contact::J. Fralick]], Superintendant Training, Nuclear Operations | : [[contact::J. Fralick]], Superintendant Training, Nuclear Operations | ||
: [[contact::A. Orgeron]], Exam Team | : [[contact::A. Orgeron]], Exam Team | ||
===NRC Personnel=== | ===NRC Personnel=== | ||
Grant Larkin, Senior Resident Inspector | Grant Larkin, Senior Resident Inspector | ||
==ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED== | ==ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED== | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| ML090230682 | |
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| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 01/22/2009 |
| From: | Ryan Lantz Operations Branch IV |
| To: | Mike Perito Entergy Operations |
| References | |
| 50-458/08-301 50-458/08-301 | |
| Download: ML090230682 (10) | |
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UNITED STATES NUC LE AR RE G UL AT O RY C O M M I S S I O N ary 22, 2009
SUBJECT:
RIVER BEND STATION - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000458/2008301
Dear Mr. Perito:
On December 5, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an examination at River Bend Station. The enclosed report documents the examination findings, which were discussed on December 4, 2008, with yourself, Messrs. Ken Higginbotham, Operations Manager, Marvin Chase, Training and Development Manager, and other members of your staff.
The examination included the evaluation of seven applicants for reactor operator licenses, two applicants for instant senior operator licenses, and three applicants for upgrade senior operator licenses. The written examinations and operating tests were developed using NUREG-1021,
"Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1.
The license examiners determined that all applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
No findings of significance were identified during this examination.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "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/
Ryan E. Lantz, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Entergy Operations, Inc. -2-Docket: 50-458 License: NPF-47
Enclosure:
NRC Examination Report 05000458/2008301
REGION IV==
Docket: 50-458 License: NPF-47 Report: 05000458/2008301 Licensee: Entergy Operations, Inc.
Facility: River Bend Station Location: 5485 US Highway 61N St. Francisville, LA 70775 Dates: November 21-December 15, 2008 Inspectors: Brian Larson, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Engineer Steve Garchow, Senior Operations Engineer Gabriel Apger, Operations Engineer Approved By: Ryan Lantz, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER05000458/2008301; November 21-December 15, 2008; River Bend Station; Initial Operator
Licensing Examination Report.
NRC examiners evaluated the competency of seven applicants for reactor operator licenses, two applicants for instant senior operator licenses, and three applicants for upgrade senior operator licenses at River Bend Station.
The licensee developed the examinations using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. The written examinations were administered by the licensee on November 21, 2008. NRC examiners administered the operating tests on December 1-5, 2008.
The examiners determined that all applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55 and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
The Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) written examination was determined to be outside of the acceptable quality range as identified in NUREG-1021.
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 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 of significance 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 test.
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 that the Reactor Operator (RO) written examination and the operating tests initially submitted by the licensee were within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination.
The Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) written examination was determined to be outside of the acceptable quality range as identified in NUREG-1021. Eight questions (32%)
required significant modification or were replaced as a result of the NRC examiner review. Seven of the eight unsatisfactory questions were flawed in that they were not written to test knowledge that is only required of the SRO. The eighth question was a direct lookup given the proposed reference handout.
.3 Operator Knowledge and Performance
a. Scope
On November 21, 2008, the licensee proctored the administration of the written examinations to all 12 applicants. The licensee staff graded the written examinations, analyzed the results, and presented their analysis to the NRC on December 5, 2008.
The NRC examination team administered the various portions of the operating tests to all applicants on December 1-5, 2008.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
All applicants passed the written examination and all parts of the operating test. The final written examinations, operating tests and post-examination analysis can be accessed in the ADAMS system under the accession numbers noted in the attachment.
There were no post-examination comments as indicated in a letter received from the licensee dated December 5, 2008.
Three generic issues were identified, including: 1) senior applicants delaying EOP actions (i.e. waiting until RPV level reaches -186 inches to conduct an Emergency Depressurization; waiting until Suppression Pool temperature reaches 110 °F to initiate boron injection); 2) weakness in systems knowledge regarding affect of low vacuum bypass on the steam bypass valves; and 3) applicants consistently not checking fire doors shut while performing in-plant JPMs.
.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 of significance 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 of significance were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
The chief examiner presented the preliminary examination results to Mr. Michael Perito, Vice President, Operations, and members of his staff on December 4, 2008. A telephonic exit was conducted on December 15, 2008 between Ms. Laura Hurley, Operator Licensing Assistant, and Mr. Danny Williamson, Senior Licensing Specialist.
The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination as proprietary.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- M. Perito, Vice President, Operations
- D. Williamson, Sr. Licensing Specialist
- M. Chase, Manager, Training & Development
- K. Higginbotham, Manager, Operations (acting)
- J. Clark, Assistant Operations Manager
- J. Fralick, Superintendant Training, Nuclear Operations
- A. Orgeron, Exam Team
NRC Personnel
Grant Larkin, Senior Resident Inspector