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{{#Wiki_filter:ES-201                                  Examination Preparation Checklist                            Form ES-201-1 T Facility:  31 L G fc-        1 M                                              Date of Examination:    3/1 /UY Developed by: Written        - Facility      NRC    'L3 // Operating - Facility      NRC r?
Chief Examiner's initials 1. 2. Examination administration date confirmed (C.1 .a; C.2.a and b) NRC examiners and facility contact assigned (C.l .d; C.2.e) /sax- Form ES-201-1 T ES-201 Examination Preparation Checklist Facility:
Target                                                                                                  Chief Date'                                  Task Description (Reference)                                 Examiner's initials
3 1 L G fc- 1 M Developed by: Written - Facility Date of Examination:
    -180        1. Examination administration date confirmed (C.1 .a; C.2.a and b)
3/1 /UY NRC 'L3 // Operating - Facility NRC r? Target Date' -180 -1 20 -120 ~ 3. Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements (C.2.c) -120 4. Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.d)
    -1 20        2. NRC examiners and facility contact assigned ( C . l .d; C.2.e)
I mk 1-90] 15. Reference material due (C.1.e; C.3.c; Attachment 2)]  
                                                                  ~
: 6. Integrated examination outline(s) due, including Forms ES-201-2, ES-201-3, ES-301-1, ES-301-2. ES-301-5, ES-D-l's, ES-401-1/2, ES-401-3, and ES-401-4. as applicable (C.1.e and f; C.3.d) Examination outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility licensee (C.2.h: C.3.e)} Proposed examinations (including written, walk-through JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable), supporting documentation (including Forms ES-301-3. ES-301-4, ES-301-5, ES-301-6, and ES-401-6, and any Form ES-201-3 updates), and reference materials due (C.l .e, f. g and h; C.3.d) b# {7. 8 (-75) I-45) -30 9. Preliminary license applications (NRC Form 398's) due (C.l .I; C.2.g; ES-202) -14 10. Final license applications due and Form ES-201-4 prepared (C.1.l; C.2.i; ES-202) -14 11. Examination approved by NRC supervisor for facility licensee review (C.2.h; C.3.f)  
                                                                                                        /sax-
: 12. Examinations reviewed with facility licensee (C.1 .j; C.2.f and h; C.3.g) I kak, 7 13. Written examinations and operating tests approved by NRC supervisor (C.2.i; C.3.h)  
    -120         3. Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements (C.2.c)
-7 14. Final applications reviewed; 1 or 2 (if >IO) applications audited to confirm qualifications I eligibility; and examination approval and waiver letters sent (C.2.i; Attachment 4; ES-202, C.2.e; ES-204) -7 15. Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee (C.3.k)
    -120         4. Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.d)                                     I mk 1-90]       15. Reference material due (C.1.e; C.3.c; Attachment 2)]
I b.3 -7 16. Approved scenarios, job performance measures, and questions distributed to NRC examiners (C.3.i) Target dates are generally based on facility-prepared examinations and are keyed to the examination da Y e identified in the corporate notification letter.
(-75)        6. Integrated examination outline(s) due, including Forms ES-201-2, ES-201-3, ES-301-1, ES-301-2. ES-301-5, ES-D-l's, ES-401-1/2, ES-401-3, and ES-401-4. as applicable (C.1.e and f; C.3.d)
They are for planning purposes and may be adjusted on a case-by- case basis in coordination with the facility licensee.  
{7. Examination outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility licensee (C.2.h: C.3.e)}                                                         b#
[Applies only] {Does not apply) to examinations prepared by the NRC. ES-201, Page 24 of 27 ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist FOI~ ES-201-2 Date of Examination:
I-45)        8    Proposed examinations (including written, walk-through JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable), supporting documentation (including Forms ES-301-3. ES-301-4, ES-301-5, ES-301-6, and ES-401-6, and any Form ES-201-3 updates), and reference materials due ( C . l .e, f. g and h; C.3.d)
Initials a I b'I c# Task Description Item 15-0 !5+\. a. Verify that the outline(s) m(s) the appropriate model, in accordance with ES-401. so 7% 59 ;";c b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with Section D.l of EM01 and whether all KIA categories are appropriately sampled. c. Assess whether the outline overemphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics. d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected WA statements are appropriate.  
      -30         9. Preliminary license applications (NRC Form 398's) due ( C . l .I; C.2.g; ES-202)
: 2. S and major transients.
      -14         10. Final license applications due and Form ES-201-4 prepared (C.1.l; C.2.i; ES-202)
I M U L A T 0 R a. Using Form ES-301-5, veri9 that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions, instrument and component failures, technical specifications.  
      -14         11. Examination approved by NRC supervisor for facility licensee review (C.2.h; C.3.f)
: b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and mix of applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule without compromising exam integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be tested using at least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days. - 3. W I T c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative and quantitative criteria specified on Form ES301-4 and described in Appendix D. - 59 a. Venfy that the systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2:  
      -14          12. Examinations reviewed with facility licensee (C.1 .j; C.2.f and h; C.3.g)
(1) the outline(s) contain@) the required number of control room and in-plant tasks distributed among the safety functions as specilied on the form J (2) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form J (3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit test@)  
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/ (4) the number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specitid on the form/ (5) the number of alternate path, low-power. emergency, and RCA tasks meet the criteria  
      -7         13. Written examinations and operating tests approved by NRC supervisor (C.2.i; C.3.h)
: f. Assess whether the exam tits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO). Date a. Author ;7-/6- c? b. Facillty Reviewer (*) c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) d. NRC Supervisor Note: # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence required.
      -7         14. Final applications reviewed; 1 or 2 (if >IO) applications audited to confirm qualifications I eligibility; and examination approval and waiver letters sent (C.2.i; Attachment 4; ES-202, C.2.e; ES-204)
ES-201, Page 25 of 27
      -7         15. Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee (C.3.k)                                                 I b.3
, *', 11. 12. 14 15. 3%
      -7         16. Approved scenarios, job performance measures, and questions distributed to NRC examiners (C.3.i)
ES-30 1 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3  
Target dates are generally based on facility-prepared examinations and are keyed to the examination da e    Y identified in the corporate notification letter. They are for planning purposes and may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the facility licensee.
: a. The operating test conforms to the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with sampling requirements (e.g. 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distribution).  
[Applies only] {Does not apply) to examinations prepared by the NRC.
' b. c. There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered during this examination. The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test@) (see Section D.l .a). Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is 1 d. within acceDtable limits. 2. WALK-TH ROUGH CRITERIA a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:
ES-201, Page 24 of 27
 
ES-201                                 Examination Outline Quality Checklist                                       F O I ES-201-2
                                                                                                                            ~
Date of Examination:
Initials Item                                                Task Description a I bI      c#
: a. Verify that the outline(s)m(s) the appropriatemodel, in accordancewith ES-401.
15-0 !5+\.
: b. Assess whether the outline was systematicallyand randomly prepared in accordance with Section D.l of E M 0 1 and whether all KIA categories are appropriatelysampled.                     so 7%
: c. Assess whether the outline overemphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics.
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: d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected WA statements are appropriate.
: 2.       a. Using Form ES-301-5, veri9 that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions,instrumentand component failures, technical specifications.
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and major transients.                                                                                -
59 M        b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projectednumber U          and mix of applicantsin accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule L          without compromising exam integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be tested using A          at least one new or significantlymodified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated T          from the applicants audit test(s), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.
0      c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative R          and quantitativecriteria specified on Form ES301-4and described in Appendix D.
- 3.      a. Venfy that the systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2:
(1) the outline(s) contain@)the requirednumber of control room and in-plant tasks W                distributed among the safety functions as specilied on the form J I          (2) task repetitionfrom the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form J T          (3) no tasks are duplicatedfrom the applicants audit test@)/
(4) the number of new or modifiedtasks meets or exceeds the minimums specitid on the form/
(5) the number of alternate path, low-power. emergency, and RCA tasks meet the criteria
: f. Assess whether the exam tits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO).
Date
: a. Author                                                                                                               ;7-/6- c?
: b. Facillty Reviewer (*)
: c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
: d. NRC Supervisor Note:                 # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c; chief examiner concurrence required.
ES-201, Page 25 of 27
 
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ES-301                                    Operating Test Quality Checklist                           Form ES-301-3 NRC iitials
: a. The operating test conforms to the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with sampling requirements (e.g. 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distribution).                                                                                   70
' b. There is no day-to-day repetitionbetween this and other operating tests to be administered during this examination.                                                                        4
: c. The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test@)(see Section D.l .a).                                                                                         F/3 1  d.
Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acceDtable limits.                                                                       ;D 25.L
: 2. WALK-THROUGH CRITERIA
: a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:
* initial conditions J initiating cues
* initial conditions J initiating cues
* references and tools, including associated procedures J reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time critical by the facility licensee
* references and tools, including associated procedures J 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: - detailed expected actins with exact criteria and nomendature 4 - system response and other examiner cues J - statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant J - criteria for successful completion of the task - identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards J - restrictions on the sequence of steps, if applicable 4 test to deviate from any of tion from the last 2 NRC NRC 70 4 F/3 ;D 25.L Date The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-3014 and a copy is attached.
* operationally important specific performance criteria that include:
Printed Name / Signature 2- $67 zn.-L37 a. Author b. Facility Reviewer (") c. NRC Chief Examiner  
            - detailed expected actins with exact criteria and nomendature4
(#) ~ l d. NRC Supervisor iitials NOTE: # The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c", chief examiner concurrence required.
            - system response and other examiner cues         J
NUREG-1021, Revision 9 ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 I Facilitv: Pilarim Date of Exam: 2/26/07 Scenario Numbers: I / 2 I3 / 4 Operat QUALITATIVE AlTRlBUTES The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment andlor instrumentation may be out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.
            - statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant J
I 2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events. 3. Each event description consists of 0 the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated J the symptoms/cues that will be visible to the crew J the expected operator actions (by shift position)
            - criteria for successful completion of the task
J the event termination point (if applicable)  
            - identificationof critical steps and their associated performance standards J
/ 0 the malfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event J 0 0 0 No more than one non-mechanistic failure (e.g., pipe break) is incorporated into the scenario without a credible preceding incident such as a seismic event.
            - restrictionson the sequence of steps, if applicable 4 test to deviate from any of tion from the last 2 NRC The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-3014 and a copy is attached.
II 5. The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics. Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable, and allows the examination team to obtain complete evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives.
Printed Name / Signature                           Date
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.
: a. Author                                                                                            2 -$67
II 8. The simulator modeling is not altered.
: b. Facility Reviewer (")                                                                             zn.-L37
evaluated to ensure 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).  
: c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
: 1. Total malfunctions (5-8) 2. Malfunctions after EOP entry (1-2)  
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: 3. Abnormal events (2-4) 4. Major transients (1-2) 5. 6. EOPs enteredlrequiring substantive actions (1-2)
l d. NRC Supervisor NOTE:           The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.
EOP contingencies requiring substantive actions (0-2) 7. Critical tasks (2-3)  
              #    Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c", chief examiner concurrence required.
~ 4342 ~1 Test No.: NRC Initials NUREG-1021, Revision 9 ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 Facility:
NUREG-1021, Revision 9
Pilgrim Date of Exam: 2/26/2007 Operating Test No.: NRC E V E N T T Y P E - RX NOR - Scenarios I"" f' : CREW POSITION CREW POSITION 3 4 M I/C SROl1 MAJ TS RX NOR IIC SROl2 MAJ TS RX - - NOR I/C SROl3 MAJ NOR I/C 30 1 MAJ RX - NOR I/C 30 2 NUREG 1021 Revision 9
 
ES-301 Competencies Checklist Form ES-301-6 SRO SCENARIO 1 2 34 2,3A 3-10 6,7,8, 3-8 9 3'4'5' 63 ALL ALL ALL ALL NIA NIA NIA NIA ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL 1-8 1-6,9 43 2,4 4,6,7 3,4,5 RO (ATC) 1 NIA NIA - T ----t-- NIA I NIA I NIA I NIA 4 NIA NIA - BOP Facility: Pilgrim Date of Examination:
ES-301                                       Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist                             Form ES-301-4 IFacilitv:   Pilarim               Date of Exam:         2/26/07     Scenario Numbers: I/ 2 I 3 / 4 Operat ~1 Test No.:    NRC QUALITATIVE AlTRlBUTES                                                     Initials The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment andlor instrumentationmay be out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.
2/26/07 Operating Test No. NRC 14 Competencies InterpretIDiag-nose Events and Conditions Comply With and Use Procedures (1) Operate Control Boards (2) Communicate and Interact Demonstrate Supervisory Ability (3) Comply With and Use Tech. Specs. (3) Notes: (1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO. (2) Optional for an SRO-U. (3) Only applicable to SROs. - 1 NIA NIA - SCENARIO , Instructions:
I2.       The scenarios consist mostly of related events.
: 3.       Each event description consists of 0     the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated J 0      the malfunction(s)that are entered to initiate the event J 0      the symptoms/cues that will be visible to the crew J 0      the expectedoperator actions (by shift position)J 0      the event termination point (if applicable)/
No more than one non-mechanistic failure (e.g., pipe break) is incorporatedinto the scenario without a credible preceding incident such as a seismic event.
I 5.       The events are valid with regardto physics and thermodynamics.
Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable, and allows the examination team to obtain complete evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives.
If time compressiontechniquesare used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates. Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints.
I 8.       The simulator modeling is not altered.
evaluated to ensure
: 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).
: 1.       Total malfunctions (5-8)
: 2.       Malfunctionsafter EOP entry (1-2)
: 3.       Abnormal events (2-4)
: 4.       Major transients (1-2)                                                           ~
: 5.       EOPs enteredlrequiring substantive actions (1-2)
: 6.      EOP contingenciesrequiring substantive actions (0-2)
: 7.       Critical tasks (2-3)                                                               4  3    4    2 NUREG-1021, Revision 9
 
ES-301                             Transient and Event Checklist                         Form ES-301-5 Facility:     Pilgrim                   Date of Exam:     2/26/2007 Operating Test No.:     NRC E                                         Scenarios I""
V E                                         3              4                        M N
T CREW POSITION CREW POSITION T
Y P
E RX NOR SROl1    I/C MAJ TS RX NOR SROl2    IIC MAJ f'
TS RX NOR SROl3    I/C MAJ NOR 30 1      I/C MAJ RX NOR 30 2      I/C NUREG 1021 Revision 9
 
ES-301                                         Competencies Checklist                     Form ES-301-6 Facility:    Pilgrim            Date of Examination:            2/26/07  Operating Test No. NRC 1 4 SRO                         RO (ATC)                  BOP T
Competencies                SCENARIO                                            -    SCENARIO 1     2         3    4          1              4      1 InterpretIDiag-                2,3A 3'4'5' nose Events            3-10   6,7,8,     3-8 63 9
and Conditions Comply With and Use                ALL     ALL       ALL     ALL Procedures (1)
Operate Control Boards          NIA   NIA       NIA     NIA (2)
Communicate
                                                                ----t--
and                    ALL   ALL       ALL     ALL Interact Demonstrate Supervisory Ability (3)
ALL   ALL       1-8   1-6,9     NIA NIA  I NIA NIA    NIA Comply With                                                    I
                                                          - I --
and Use Tech.            43     2,4     4,6,7   3,4,5     NIA             NIA   NIA Specs. (3)                                                       NIA    NIA Notes:
(1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.
(2) Optional for an SRO-U.
(3) Only applicable to SROs.
Instructions:
Circle the applicants' license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.
Circle the applicants' license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.
NUREG-I 021, Revision 9 ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Facility: Pilgrim Date of Exam: 2/26/07 Item Description  
NUREG-I021, Revision 9
: 1. 2. a. NRC WAS referenced for all questions.  
 
: 3. 4. Questions and answers technically accurate and applicable to facility.  
ES-401                                   Written Examination Quality Checklist                         Form ES-401-6 Facility:       Pilgrim                                         Date of Exam:       2/26/07       Exam Level: ROlSRO Initial Item Description                                           a      b*
: b. SRO questions are appropriate in accordance with Section D.2.d of ES401 The sampling process was random and systematic. (If more than 4 RO and 2 SRO questions were repeated from the last 2 NRC licensing exams, consult the NRR OL Program Office) Question duplication from the license screeninglaudit exam was controlled as indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate: Facility learning objectives referenced as available.
1.
: 5. the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started the examinations were developed independently the licensee certifies that there is no duplication other (explain)
2.
X 6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent Bank Modified New from the bank at least IO percent new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO I SRO-only 13 I 8 1 1 2 61 1 15 question distribution(s) at right.
Questions and answers technically accurate and applicableto facility.
Between 50 and 60 percent of the question on the RO exam are written at the comprehension/
: a. NRC WAS referencedfor all questions.
analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent if the randomly selected WAS support the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO I SRO question distribution(s) at right Referenceslhandouts provided do not give away answers or aid in the elimination of distractors. Question content conforms with specific WA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the tier to which they are assigned; deviations are justified. Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines in ES Appendix B. CIA 7. Memo 33 I 10 42 115 8. 9. IO. 11. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple choice items; the total is correct and agrees with value on cover sheet.
so    ac
P 'nted Name I Signature Pr n Exam Level: ROlSRO a so 59 59 50 5'9 sn 50 SD so SD Initial b* ac R- E Date 211 6107 a. Author b. Facility Reviewer (9 c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) d. NRC Regional Supervisor Note:
: b. Facility learning objectives referencedas available.                                  59    R-3.
* The facility reviewer's initialslsignature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.  
4.
# Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c"; chief examiner concurrence required.
SRO questions are appropriate in accordance with Section D.2.d of ES401 The sampling process was random and systematic. (If more than 4 RO and 2 SRO 59    E questionswere repeatedfrom the last 2 NRC licensing exams, consult the NRR OL Program Office)                                                                             50
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: 5. Question duplicationfrom the license screeninglauditexam was controlled as indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate:
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the audit exam was systematicallyand randomly developed the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started the examinations were developed independently X      the licensee certifies that there is no duplication other (explain)
K~G, ( , Date of Exam:
: 6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent                 Bank     Modified New from the bank at least I O percent new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO I SRO-only             13 I 8     1 12      61 1 15 question distribution(s) at right.                                                           59
Exam Level: RO SRO 0 Initials Item Description a b C 1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading MQ ,9- *Y " I 2. Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented  
: 7. Between 50 and 60 percent of the question on the               Memo              CIA RO exam are written at the comprehension/
: 3. Applicants' scores checked for addition errors (reviewers spot check  
analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60                     33 I10          42 1 1 5 percent if the randomly selected WAS support the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO ISRO question distribution(s) at right                                                           sn
> 25% of examinations) fl9P /r/ 4. Grading for all borderline cases (80 22% overall and170 or 80, As applicable, &4% on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail I 5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are justified  
: 8. Referenceslhandoutsprovideddo not give away answers or aid in the elimination of distractors.                                                                                50
: 6. Performance on missed questions checked for training I I I, deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity fig IT(-- I//i of questions missed by half or more of the applicants Printed NameEignature Date a. Grader b. Facility Reviewer(*)  
: 9. Question content conforms with specific WA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriatefor the tier to which they are assigned; deviations are justified.                                                                  SD IO. Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines in ES Appendix B.             so
: c. NRC Chief Examiner  
: 11. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple choice items; the total is correct and agrees with value on cover sheet.                                     SD P nted Name I Signature                             Date
(*) d. NRC Supervisor  
: a. Author Pr            n                                  2116107
(*) (*) The facility reviewer's signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC; two independent NRC reviews are required.
: b. Facility Reviewer (9
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: c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
\ ES-403 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist ~~ ~ ~~ ___ ~ ~ ~ Faci\ity:FR (6 ,.A Date of Exam: Exam Level: RO 0 SRO d Initials Item Description a b C 1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading A4 G5c/7 and documented I E3/19- $4 dtfl 2. 3. Answer key changes and question deletions justified Applicants' scores checked for addition errors (reviewers spot check  
: d. NRC Regional Supervisor Note:
> 25% of examinations)  
* The facility reviewers initialslsignature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.
: 4. Grading for all borderline cases (80 &2% overall andl70 or 80, As applicable, &4% on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail  
              #     Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c; chief examiner concurrence required.
: 5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are justified  
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: 6. Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of questions missed by half or more of the applicants Printed Name/Signature Date a. Grader b. Facility Reviewer(*)  
 
: c. NRC Chief Examiner (*) d. NRC Supervisor  
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: 1.       Clean answer sheets copied before grading                           MQ ,9-*Y           "
: 2.     Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented                             I
: 3.     Applicants' scores checked for addition errors (reviewers spot check > 25% of examinations)
: 4.       Grading for all borderline cases (80 22% overall and170or 80, As applicable, &4%   on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail I
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: 5.     All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are justified
: 6.       Performance on missed questions checked for training               I       I       I ,
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: a. Grader
: b. Facility Reviewer(*)
: 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.
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Faci\ity:FR   (6 ,.A               Date of Exam:                   Exam Level: RO   0SRO d Initials Item Description                                   a       b       C
: 1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading                           A4       G5c/7
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: 5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are justified
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: a. Grader
: b. Facility Reviewer(*)
: c. NRC Chief Examiner (*)
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Final Qa/Related Forms (Folder 1)
ML071340135
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Issue date: 02/20/2007
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ES-201 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES-201-1 T Facility: 31 L G fc- 1 M Date of Examination: 3/1 /UY Developed by: Written - Facility NRC 'L3 // Operating - Facility NRC r?

Target Chief Date' Task Description (Reference) Examiner's initials

-180 1. Examination administration date confirmed (C.1 .a; C.2.a and b)

-1 20 2. NRC examiners and facility contact assigned ( C . l .d; C.2.e)

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-120 3. Facility contact briefed on security and other requirements (C.2.c)

-120 4. Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.d) I mk 1-90] 15. Reference material due (C.1.e; C.3.c; Attachment 2)]

(-75) 6. Integrated examination outline(s) due, including Forms ES-201-2, ES-201-3, ES-301-1, ES-301-2. ES-301-5, ES-D-l's, ES-401-1/2, ES-401-3, and ES-401-4. as applicable (C.1.e and f; C.3.d)

{7. Examination outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility licensee (C.2.h: C.3.e)} b#

I-45) 8 Proposed examinations (including written, walk-through JPMs, and scenarios, as applicable), supporting documentation (including Forms ES-301-3. ES-301-4, ES-301-5, ES-301-6, and ES-401-6, and any Form ES-201-3 updates), and reference materials due ( C . l .e, f. g and h; C.3.d)

-30 9. Preliminary license applications (NRC Form 398's) due ( C . l .I; C.2.g; ES-202)

-14 10. Final license applications due and Form ES-201-4 prepared (C.1.l; C.2.i; ES-202)

-14 11. Examination approved by NRC supervisor for facility licensee review (C.2.h; C.3.f)

-14 12. Examinations reviewed with facility licensee (C.1 .j; C.2.f and h; C.3.g)

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-7 13. Written examinations and operating tests approved by NRC supervisor (C.2.i; C.3.h)

-7 14. Final applications reviewed; 1 or 2 (if >IO) applications audited to confirm qualifications I eligibility; and examination approval and waiver letters sent (C.2.i; Attachment 4; ES-202, C.2.e; ES-204)

-7 15. Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee (C.3.k) I b.3

-7 16. Approved scenarios, job performance measures, and questions distributed to NRC examiners (C.3.i)

Target dates are generally based on facility-prepared examinations and are keyed to the examination da e Y identified in the corporate notification letter. They are for planning purposes and may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the facility licensee.

[Applies only] {Does not apply) to examinations prepared by the NRC.

ES-201, Page 24 of 27

ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist F O I ES-201-2

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Date of Examination:

Initials Item Task Description a I bI c#

a. Verify that the outline(s)m(s) the appropriatemodel, in accordancewith ES-401.

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b. Assess whether the outline was systematicallyand randomly prepared in accordance with Section D.l of E M 0 1 and whether all KIA categories are appropriatelysampled. so 7%
c. Assess whether the outline overemphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics.

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d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected WA statements are appropriate.
2. a. Using Form ES-301-5, veri9 that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions,instrumentand component failures, technical specifications.

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and major transients. -

59 M b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projectednumber U and mix of applicantsin accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule L without compromising exam integrity, and ensure that each applicant can be tested using A at least one new or significantlymodified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated T from the applicants audit test(s), and that scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.

0 c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative R and quantitativecriteria specified on Form ES301-4and described in Appendix D.

- 3. a. Venfy that the systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2:

(1) the outline(s) contain@)the requirednumber of control room and in-plant tasks W distributed among the safety functions as specilied on the form J I (2) task repetitionfrom the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form J T (3) no tasks are duplicatedfrom the applicants audit test@)/

(4) the number of new or modifiedtasks meets or exceeds the minimums specitid on the form/

(5) the number of alternate path, low-power. emergency, and RCA tasks meet the criteria

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

Date

a. Author ;7-/6- c?
b. Facillty Reviewer (*)
c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
d. NRC Supervisor Note: # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c; chief examiner concurrence required.

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ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 NRC iitials

a. The operating test conforms to the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with sampling requirements (e.g. 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distribution). 70

' b. There is no day-to-day repetitionbetween this and other operating tests to be administered during this examination. 4

c. The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test@)(see Section D.l .a). F/3 1 d.

Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acceDtable limits. ;D 25.L

2. WALK-THROUGH CRITERIA
a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:
  • initial conditions J initiating cues
  • references and tools, including associated procedures J 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:

- detailed expected actins with exact criteria and nomendature4

- system response and other examiner cues J

- statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant J

- criteria for successful completion of the task

- identificationof critical steps and their associated performance standards J

- restrictionson the sequence of steps, if applicable 4 test to deviate from any of tion from the last 2 NRC The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-3014 and a copy is attached.

Printed Name / Signature Date

a. Author 2 -$67
b. Facility Reviewer (") zn.-L37
c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)

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l d. NRC Supervisor NOTE: The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.

  1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c", chief examiner concurrence required.

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ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 IFacilitv: Pilarim Date of Exam: 2/26/07 Scenario Numbers: I/ 2 I 3 / 4 Operat ~1 Test No.: NRC QUALITATIVE AlTRlBUTES Initials The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment andlor instrumentationmay be out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.

I2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events.

3. Each event description consists of 0 the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated J 0 the malfunction(s)that are entered to initiate the event J 0 the symptoms/cues that will be visible to the crew J 0 the expectedoperator actions (by shift position)J 0 the event termination point (if applicable)/

No more than one non-mechanistic failure (e.g., pipe break) is incorporatedinto the scenario without a credible preceding incident such as a seismic event.

I 5. The events are valid with regardto physics and thermodynamics.

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

If time compressiontechniquesare used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates. Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints.

I 8. The simulator modeling is not altered.

evaluated to ensure

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).
1. Total malfunctions (5-8)
2. Malfunctionsafter EOP entry (1-2)
3. Abnormal events (2-4)
4. Major transients (1-2) ~
5. EOPs enteredlrequiring substantive actions (1-2)
6. EOP contingenciesrequiring substantive actions (0-2)
7. Critical tasks (2-3) 4 3 4 2 NUREG-1021, Revision 9

ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 Facility: Pilgrim Date of Exam: 2/26/2007 Operating Test No.: NRC E Scenarios I""

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T CREW POSITION CREW POSITION T

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E RX NOR SROl1 I/C MAJ TS RX NOR SROl2 IIC MAJ f'

TS RX NOR SROl3 I/C MAJ NOR 30 1 I/C MAJ RX NOR 30 2 I/C NUREG 1021 Revision 9

ES-301 Competencies Checklist Form ES-301-6 Facility: Pilgrim Date of Examination: 2/26/07 Operating Test No. NRC 1 4 SRO RO (ATC) BOP T

Competencies SCENARIO - SCENARIO 1 2 3 4 1 4 1 InterpretIDiag- 2,3A 3'4'5' nose Events 3-10 6,7,8, 3-8 63 9

and Conditions Comply With and Use ALL ALL ALL ALL Procedures (1)

Operate Control Boards NIA NIA NIA NIA (2)

Communicate


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and ALL ALL ALL ALL Interact Demonstrate Supervisory Ability (3)

ALL ALL 1-8 1-6,9 NIA NIA I NIA NIA NIA Comply With I

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and Use Tech. 43 2,4 4,6,7 3,4,5 NIA NIA NIA Specs. (3) NIA NIA Notes:

(1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.

(2) Optional for an SRO-U.

(3) Only applicable to SROs.

Instructions:

Circle the applicants' license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.

NUREG-I021, Revision 9

ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Facility: Pilgrim Date of Exam: 2/26/07 Exam Level: ROlSRO Initial Item Description a b*

1.

2.

Questions and answers technically accurate and applicableto facility.

a. NRC WAS referencedfor all questions.

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b. Facility learning objectives referencedas available. 59 R-3.

4.

SRO questions are appropriate in accordance with Section D.2.d of ES401 The sampling process was random and systematic. (If more than 4 RO and 2 SRO 59 E questionswere repeatedfrom the last 2 NRC licensing exams, consult the NRR OL Program Office) 50

5. Question duplicationfrom the license screeninglauditexam was controlled as indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate:

the audit exam was systematicallyand randomly developed the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started the examinations were developed independently X the licensee certifies that there is no duplication other (explain)

6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent Bank Modified New from the bank at least I O percent new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO I SRO-only 13 I 8 1 12 61 1 15 question distribution(s) at right. 59
7. Between 50 and 60 percent of the question on the Memo CIA RO exam are written at the comprehension/

analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 33 I10 42 1 1 5 percent if the randomly selected WAS support the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO ISRO question distribution(s) at right sn

8. Referenceslhandoutsprovideddo not give away answers or aid in the elimination of distractors. 50
9. Question content conforms with specific WA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriatefor the tier to which they are assigned; deviations are justified. SD IO. Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines in ES Appendix B. so
11. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple choice items; the total is correct and agrees with value on cover sheet. SD P nted Name I Signature Date
a. Author Pr n 2116107
b. Facility Reviewer (9
c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
d. NRC Regional Supervisor Note:
  • The facility reviewers initialslsignature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.
  1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column c; chief examiner concurrence required.

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b I ES-403 Written Examination Grading - Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist Facility: K ~ G ,, ( Date of Exam: Exam Level: RO SRO 0 Initials Item Description a b C

1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading MQ ,9-*Y "
2. Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented I
3. Applicants' scores checked for addition errors (reviewers spot check > 25% of examinations)
4. Grading for all borderline cases (80 22% overall and170or 80, As applicable, &4% on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail I

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5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are justified
6. Performance on missed questions checked for training I I I ,

deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of questions missed by half or more of the applicants fig IT(- I / / i Printed NameEignature Date

a. Grader
b. Facility Reviewer(*)
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.

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ES-403 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist

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Faci\ity:FR (6 ,.A Date of Exam: Exam Level: RO 0SRO d Initials Item Description a b C

1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading A4 G5c/7
2. Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented I E3/19- $4 dtfl
3. Applicants scores checked for addition errors (reviewers spot check > 25% of examinations)
4. Grading for all borderline cases (80 &2% overall andl70 or 80, As applicable, &4% on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail
5. All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are justified
6. Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of questions missed by half or more of the applicants Printed Name/Signature Date
a. Grader
b. Facility Reviewer(*)
c. NRC Chief Examiner (*)
d. NRC Supervisor (*)

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

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