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| | issue date = 04/23/2015 | | | issue date = 11/12/2014 |
| | title = Er 05000327/2015301, 05000328/2015301, March 2-11, 2015 & March 18, 2015; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant; Operator License Examinations | | | title = Sequoyah Nuclear Plant - Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000327-15-301 and 06000328-15-301 |
| | author name = Guthrie E F | | | author name = Guthrie E F |
| | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRS | | | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRS |
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| | addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority | | | addressee affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority |
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| | document report number = ER 2015301 | | | document report number = IR-15-301 |
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| Joseph Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 3D-C Chattanooga, TN 37402 | | Joseph Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 3D-C Chattanooga, TN 37402 |
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| SUBJECT: SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC OPERATOR LICENSE EXAMINATION REPORT 05000327/2015301 AND 05000328/2015301 | | SUBJECT: SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NOTIFICATION OF LICENSED OPERATOR INITIAL EXAMINATION 05000327/2015301 AND 05000328/2015301 |
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| ==Dear Mr. Shea:== | | ==Dear Mr. Shea:== |
| During the period March 2-11, 2015, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered operating tests to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. At the conclusion of the tests, the examiners discussed preliminary findings related to the operating tests and the written examination submittal with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report. The written examination was administered by your staff on March 18, 2015.
| | In a telephone conversation on October 22, 2014, between Mr. Michael Buckner, Exam Project Manager, and Mr. Daniel Bacon, Senior Operations Engineer, arrangements were made for the administration of licensing examinations at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. The operating test is scheduled to be administered during the weeks of March 2 and March 9, 2015. The written examination is scheduled to be administered the week of March 16, 2015. The on-site preparatory week is scheduled for the week of February 2, 2015. |
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| One Reactor Operator (RO) and eight Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. One SRO applicant, who previously passed the operating test, also passed the written examination. One SRO applicant failed the operating test and written examination. There were no post-examination comments. A Simulator Fidelity Report is included in this report as Enclosure 2.
| | As agreed during the telephone conversation, your staff will prepare both the operating test and written examination based on the guidelines in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, |
| | "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regional office will discuss with your staff any changes that might be necessary before the examinations are administered. Your staff has also agreed to make copies of all examination materials that are necessary for administering the examination. |
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| The initial examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination. All examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and your staff were made according to NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. | | To meet the above schedule, it will be necessary for your staff to furnish the operating test outline by December 17, 2014. Mr. Bacon provided the written examination outline to your staff in May, 2014. The operating test, written examination, and the supporting reference materials identified in Attachment 3 to ES-201 will be due by January 16, 2015. Pursuant to Title 10, Section 55.40(b)(3), of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 55.40(b)(3)), an authorized representative of the facility licensee shall approve the outline, examination, and test before they are submitted to the NRC for review and approval. All materials shall be complete and ready-to-use. |
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| In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (404) 997- 4662
| | We request that any personal, proprietary, sensitive unclassified, or safeguards information in your response be contained in a separate enclosure and appropriately marked. Any delay in receiving the required examination and reference materials, or the submittal of inadequate or incomplete materials, may cause the examinations to be rescheduled. |
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| Sincerely,/RA/ Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos: 50-327, 50-328 License Nos: DPR-77, DPR-79
| | In order to conduct the requested written examinations and operating tests, it will be necessary for your staff to provide adequate space and accommodations in accordance with ES-402, and to make the simulation facility available on the dates noted above. In accordance with ES-302, your staff should retain the original simulator performance data (e.g., system pressures, temperatures, and levels) generated during the dynamic operating tests until the examination results are final. Appendix E of NUREG-1021 contains a number of NRC policies and guidelines that will be in effect while the written examinations and operating tests are being administered. |
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| | To permit timely NRC review and evaluation, your staff should submit preliminary reactor operator and senior reactor operator license applications, medical certifications, and waiver requests (if any) at least 30 days before the first examination date. If the applications are not received at least 30 days before the examination date, a postponement may be necessary. Signed applications certifying that all training has been completed should be submitted at least 14 days before the first examination date. |
| 1. Report Details 2. Simulator Fidelity Report cc: Distribution via Listserv
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| _ML15118A713_______________ X SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRS RII:DRS RII:DRS SIGNATURE BLC2 MGD1 NTL2 GXG NAME CABALLERO DONITHAN LACY GUTHRIE DATE 4/20/2015 4/20/2015 4/20/2015 4/23/2015 4/ /2015 4/ /2015 4/ /2015 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO Enclosure 1 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II
| | This letter contains information collections that are subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). These information collections were approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under approval number 3150-0018, which expires on April 30, 2016. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 500 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed, writing the examinations, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments on any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Information and Records Management Branch (T-6 F33), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by Internet electronic mail at infocollectsresource@nrc.gov; and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-10202, (3150-0018), Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. |
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| Docket No.: 50-327, 50-328
| | The NRC may neither conduct nor sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, an information collection, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. |
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| License No.: DRP-77, DPR-79
| | In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Mr. Buckner has been advised of the policies and guidelines referenced in this letter. If you have any questions regarding the NRC's examination procedures and guidelines, please contact Mr. Bacon at (404) 997-4518, (Internet E-mail: |
| | Daniel.Bacon@nrc.gov), or me at (404) 997-4662, (Internet E-mail: Eugene.Guthrie@nrc.gov). |
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| Report No.: 05000327/2015301, 05000328/2015301
| | Sincerely,/RA/ Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos.: 50-327, 50-328 License Nos.: DPR-77, DPR-79 cc: Distribution Via Listserv |
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| Licensee: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
| | _ML14318A879______________ SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRS SIGNATURE VIA EMAIL RA NAME BACON GUTHRIE DATE 11/10/2014 11/12/2014 11/ /2014 11/ /2014 11/ /2014 11/ /2014 11/ /2014 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO |
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| Facility: Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2
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| Location: Sequoyah Access Road Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379 Dates: Operating Test - March 2 - 11, 2015 Written Examination - March 18, 2015
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| Examiners: Bruno Caballero, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Engineer Michael G. Donithan, Operations Engineer Newton T. Lacy, Operations Engineer Ronald Crews, Senior Reactor Technology Instructor (Observer)
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| Approved by: Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety SUMMARY ER 05000327/2015301, 05000328/2015301, March 2-11, 2015 & March 18, 2015; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant; Operator License Examinations.
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| Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) examiners conducted an initial examination in accordance with the guidelines in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." This examination implemented the operator licensing requirements identified in 10 CFR §55.41, §55.43, and §55.45, as applicable. Members of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant staff developed both the operating tests and the written examination. The initial operating test, written RO examination, and written SRO examination submittals met the quality guidelines contained in NUREG-1021.
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| The NRC administered the operating tests during the period March 2-11, 2015. Members of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant training staff administered the written examination on March 18, 2015.
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| One Reactor Operator (RO) and eight Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. One SRO applicant, who previously passed the operating test, also passed the written examination. Ten applicants were issued licenses commensurate with the level of examination administered.
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| REPORT DETAILS 4. OTHER ACTIVITIES 4OA5 Operator Licensing Examinations a. Inspection Scope The NRC evaluated the submitted operating test by combining the scenario events and JPMs in order to determine the percentage of submitted test items that required replacement or significant modification. The NRC also evaluated the submitted written examination questions (RO and SRO questions considered separately) in order to determine the percentage of submitted questions that required replacement or significant modification, or that clearly did not conform with the intent of the approved knowledge and ability (K/A) statement. Any questions that were deleted during the grading process, or for which the answer key had to be changed, were also included in the count of unacceptable questions. The percentage of submitted test items that were unacceptable was compared to the acceptance criteria of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Standards for Power Reactors." The NRC reviewed the licensee's examination security measures while preparing and administering the examinations in order to ensure compliance with 10 CFR §55.49,
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| The NRC administered the operating tests during the period March 2-11, 2015. The NRC examiners evaluated one Reactor Operator (RO) and nine Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants using the guidelines contained in NUREG-1021. Members of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant training staff administered the written examination on March 18, 2015. Evaluations of applicants and reviews of associated documentation were performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licenses to operate the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, met the requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55, "Operators' Licenses."
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| The NRC evaluated the performance or fidelity of the simulation facility during the preparation and conduct of the operating tests. b. Findings No findings were identified.
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| Members of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant training staff developed both the operating test and the written examination. All examination material was developed in accordance with the guidelines contained in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021. The NRC examination team reviewed the proposed examination. Examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and the licensee were made per NUREG-1021 and incorporated into the final version of the examination materials.
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| The NRC determined, using NUREG-1021 that the licensee's initial examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination.
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| 4 One RO applicant and eight SRO applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. One SRO applicant, who previously passed the operating test, also passed the written examination. One SRO applicant did not pass the operating test and the written examination. One RO applicant and nine SRO applicants were issued licenses.
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| Copies of all individual examination reports were sent to the facility Training Manager for evaluation of weaknesses and determination of appropriate remedial training.
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| The licensee did not submit any post-examination comments. A copy of the final written examination and answer key, with all changes incorporated, may be accessed not earlier than April 15, 2017, in the ADAMS system (ADAMS Accession Numbers ML15092A848 and ML15092A854).
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| 4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit Exit Meeting Summary On March 11, 2015, the NRC examination team discussed generic issues associated with the operating test with Tim Rieger, Superintendent Nuclear Operations, and members of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant staff. The examiners asked the licensee if any of the examination material was proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.
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| KEY POINTS OF CONTACT Licensee personnel Tim Rieger, Superintendent Nuclear Operations Koda Smith, Director of Training Matthew McMullin, Manager of Operations Training Jeremy Bailey, Initial License Training Supervisor Jim Kecy, Simulator Manager Russell Joplin, Corporate Program Manager Michael Buckner, Lead Exam Writer Joe Welch, Facility SRO Representative Tony Cross, Director Plant Support Jon Johnson, Program Manager James Cross, Emergency Preparedness Manager
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| Enclosure 2 SIMULATOR FIDELITY REPORT Facility Licensee: Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Facility Docket No.: 50-327, 50-328
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| Operating Test Administered: March 2-11, 2015 This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit or inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71111.11 are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee action is required in response to these observations.
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November 12, 2014
Joseph Vice President, Nuclear Licensing Tennessee Valley Authority 1101 Market Street, LP 3D-C Chattanooga, TN 37402
SUBJECT: SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT - NOTIFICATION OF LICENSED OPERATOR INITIAL EXAMINATION 05000327/2015301 AND 05000328/2015301
Dear Mr. Shea:
In a telephone conversation on October 22, 2014, between Mr. Michael Buckner, Exam Project Manager, and Mr. Daniel Bacon, Senior Operations Engineer, arrangements were made for the administration of licensing examinations at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. The operating test is scheduled to be administered during the weeks of March 2 and March 9, 2015. The written examination is scheduled to be administered the week of March 16, 2015. The on-site preparatory week is scheduled for the week of February 2, 2015.
As agreed during the telephone conversation, your staff will prepare both the operating test and written examination based on the guidelines in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021,
"Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regional office will discuss with your staff any changes that might be necessary before the examinations are administered. Your staff has also agreed to make copies of all examination materials that are necessary for administering the examination.
To meet the above schedule, it will be necessary for your staff to furnish the operating test outline by December 17, 2014. Mr. Bacon provided the written examination outline to your staff in May, 2014. The operating test, written examination, and the supporting reference materials identified in Attachment 3 to ES-201 will be due by January 16, 2015. Pursuant to Title 10, Section 55.40(b)(3), of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 55.40(b)(3)), an authorized representative of the facility licensee shall approve the outline, examination, and test before they are submitted to the NRC for review and approval. All materials shall be complete and ready-to-use.
We request that any personal, proprietary, sensitive unclassified, or safeguards information in your response be contained in a separate enclosure and appropriately marked. Any delay in receiving the required examination and reference materials, or the submittal of inadequate or incomplete materials, may cause the examinations to be rescheduled.
In order to conduct the requested written examinations and operating tests, it will be necessary for your staff to provide adequate space and accommodations in accordance with ES-402, and to make the simulation facility available on the dates noted above. In accordance with ES-302, your staff should retain the original simulator performance data (e.g., system pressures, temperatures, and levels) generated during the dynamic operating tests until the examination results are final. Appendix E of NUREG-1021 contains a number of NRC policies and guidelines that will be in effect while the written examinations and operating tests are being administered.
To permit timely NRC review and evaluation, your staff should submit preliminary reactor operator and senior reactor operator license applications, medical certifications, and waiver requests (if any) at least 30 days before the first examination date. If the applications are not received at least 30 days before the examination date, a postponement may be necessary. Signed applications certifying that all training has been completed should be submitted at least 14 days before the first examination date.
This letter contains information collections that are subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). These information collections were approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under approval number 3150-0018, which expires on April 30, 2016. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 500 hours0.00579 days <br />0.139 hours <br />8.267196e-4 weeks <br />1.9025e-4 months <br /> per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed, writing the examinations, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments on any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Information and Records Management Branch (T-6 F33), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by Internet electronic mail at infocollectsresource@nrc.gov; and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-10202, (3150-0018), Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503.
The NRC may neither conduct nor sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, an information collection, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Mr. Buckner has been advised of the policies and guidelines referenced in this letter. If you have any questions regarding the NRC's examination procedures and guidelines, please contact Mr. Bacon at (404) 997-4518, (Internet E-mail:
Daniel.Bacon@nrc.gov), or me at (404) 997-4662, (Internet E-mail: Eugene.Guthrie@nrc.gov).
Sincerely,/RA/ Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety Docket Nos.: 50-327, 50-328 License Nos.: DPR-77, DPR-79 cc: Distribution Via Listserv
_ML14318A879______________ SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRS SIGNATURE VIA EMAIL RA NAME BACON GUTHRIE DATE 11/10/2014 11/12/2014 11/ /2014 11/ /2014 11/ /2014 11/ /2014 11/ /2014 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO
