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 TICKLER Chief: John Kirkland Facility: ANO1 Date of Written Exam: 3/7/2018 U/I: Start of Op Test: 2/26/2018 End of Op Test: 3/1/2018 Written Exam Developed By: NRC / Facility Operating Test Developed By: NRC / Facility Due Date Description Date Complete Initials Notes For NRC prepared exams, arrangements made 7/1/2017 Examination administration date confirmed 4/19/17 for the facility to submit reference materials 7/31/2017 NRC examiners and facility contact assigned 4/19/17 7/31/2017 Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements 4/19/17 7/31/2017 Reference material due for NRC prepared exams N/A ES-201 Att-3 7/31/2017 Corporate Notification Letter sent 8/8/17 ES-201 Att-4 produced by CE NRC developed written examination outline sent to facility 8/15/2017 contact 5/9/17 ES-401-1/2 and ES-401-3 9/29/2017 Operating test outline(s) and other checklists due 9/22/17 ES-201-2, 201-3, 301-1, 301-2, 301-5, D-1 Operating test outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback 10/13/2017 provided to facility licensee 9/27/17 ES-201-2 signed by CE & BC Proposed exams, outlines, supporting documentation, and Exams prepared by the NRC are approved by 12/13/2017 reference materials due. 12/4/17 BC and forwarded for facility licensee review 12/20/2017 Peer review of written exam complete 12/8/17 Document review on ES-401-9 1/7/2018 Written exam and operating test reviews completed 12/9/17 Document review on ES-401-9 1/22/2018 Feedback approved by Branch Chief 12/10/17 Examination review results discussed between NRC and facility 1/22/2018 licensee 1/4/18 1/27/2018 Preliminary license applications & waiver/excusal requests due 1/29/18 NRC Forms 398/396 1/29/2017 On-site validation & 10% audit of license applications 2/1/18 2/3/2018 Preliminary license applications and waivers reviewed 1/29/18 2/12/2018 Final license applications & waiver/excusal requests due 2/12/18 ES-201-4 prepared by LA 2/19/2018 Written exams and operating tests approved by Branch Chief 2/16/18 2/19/2018 Request facility licensee management feedback on the exam N/A Final applications reviewed and audited; exam approval and LA produces / BC signs Exam Approval Letter 2/19/2018 waiver/excusal letters sent 2/20/18 (ES-201 Att-5)

Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with 2/19/2018 facility licensee 2/26/18 2/19/2018 Approved scenarios and JPMs distributed to examiners 2/20/18 2/26/2018 Administer Operating Test 3/1/18 3/8/2018 Examiner's document op test results on ES 303's 3/19/18 3/27/2018 Post exam comments and graded exams received 3/19/18 ES-403-1 to BC Post exam written comments reviewed and incorporated and 4/3/2018 NRC grading completed 3/19/18 Post exam operating test comments reviewed and ES-303-1 4/3/2018 updated 3/19/18 Chief examiner review of operating test and/or written exam 4/10/2018 grading completed 3/20/18 Signed ES 303's to BC 4/17/2018 Branch Chief review of exam results completed 3/20/18 5/1/2018 Waivers/deferrals reviewed for impact on licensing decision 3/20/18 5/1/2018 License/Denial letters mailed; Facility notified of results 3/21/18 5/1/2018 RPS/IP number of examinees updated 3/20/18 print Report-21 5/8/2018 Examination Report Issued 4/4/18 produced by CE 5/15/2018 SUNSI checklist complete and exam docs to ADAMS 4/6/18 SUNSI checklist to LA 5/22/2018 Ref Mat'l Returned after Final Resolution of Appeals N/A Replaces NUREG-1021, Revision 11, Forms ES-201-1 and ES-501-1

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**

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1. a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model in accordance with ES-401 or ES-401 N. A

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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, and major transients.

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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,.

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T applicants' audit test(s), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.

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R quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D and in Section D.5, "Specific Instructions for the 'Simulator Operating Test,"' of ES-301 (including overlap).

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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.

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(2) Task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form.

(3) No tasks are duplicated from the applicant's audit test(s).

(y ~.ir fL-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:

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(1) The tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form.

(2) At least one task is new or significantly modified.

(3) No more than one task is repeated from the last two NRC licensing examinations.

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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.

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

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b. Assess whether the 10CFR 55.41, 55.43, and 55.45 sampling is appropriate.

C. Ensure that KIA importance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5.

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f. Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO).

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

ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Facility: ANO Unit One Unit 1 Date of Exam: 3nt18 Exam Level: RO

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1. Questions and answers are technically accurate and applicable to the facility.

2. 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)

3. SRO questions are appropriate In accordance with Section D.2.d of ES-401 4 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).

5. 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).

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6. 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 41 .3/ 14.7/ 44/

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7. Between 38 and 45 questions of the questions on the RO Memory CIA 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 34/s 41/19 the actual RO/SRO-only question distribution(s) at right.

8. References/handouts provided do not give away answers or aid In the elimination of distractors.

9. 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.

10. Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines In Appendix B.

11. 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.

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b. Facility Reviewer(*) 2/8/18 C. NRC Chief Examiner (#) Z/J5/,8

d. NRC Regional Supervisor iJ,1,pi Note: The facility reviewer's initials or signature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

1. Independent NRC reviewer initials items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence is required.

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:

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1. General Criteria b*

a. 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.

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

C. The o eratin test shall not du licate items from the a licants' audit test s see Section D.1.a ..

d. Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acce table limits.

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

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a. Author Robert Possa e 2/8/18

b. Facility Reviewer (*) Randal Martin 2/8/18

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) John Kirkland 2.;,5 /1 e,

d. NRC Supervisor Vivic.t.. b~d 2pj,J,2,

• The facility licensee signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.

1. The inde endent NRC reviewer initials items in column "c"; the chief examiner concurrence is re uired.

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, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.

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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 the malfunction(s) or conditions that are entered to initiate the event the symptoms/cues that will be visible to the crew

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• the expected operator actions (by shift position)

• the event termination point (if applicable) l;J .o_,.

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

5. Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable and allows the examination team to obtain complete evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives.

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

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

Cues are given.

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10. All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified using Form ES-301-6 (submit the form along with the simulator scenarios).

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

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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).

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

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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

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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 Date oL Printed Name/Signature

a. Grader John W. Cork I 3/8/18

b. Facility Reviewer(*) Randal K. M 3/8/18 31r1he

c. NRC Chief Examiner (*)

d. NRC Supervisor (*)

(*) The facility reviewer's signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC; two independent NRC reviews are required.

IP 21 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule From 10/01/2017 to 09/30/2018 Phase Code: 5 - Operational Region: 4

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 / 6 0 0 4 FB-OR- NFF KIRKLAND, JOHN FARINA,THOMAS 2018301 INITIAL HAYES,MAHDI CAC #: 000500 LICENSE KIRKLAND,JOHN EXAM LARSON,BRIAN ADMINIS TRATION (EXAD)

Sites: ANO Orgs: 4620 Exam Author: ALL Activity Codes: EXAD 3/20/2018 9:39:38 AM Page 1 of 4

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.

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1. Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of ;2 - 2,-1 s as of the date of my signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have 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 NRC (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 suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

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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, 1

as of the date of my signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who ~ave 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 suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

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