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| | title = IR 05000354-05-301; November 28 to December 5, 2005; Hope Creek; Initial Operator Licensing Examination. Two of Two Applicants Passed the Examination (One Reactor Operator (Ro), One Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Instant) | | | title = IR 05000354-05-301; November 28 to December 5, 2005; Hope Creek; Initial Operator Licensing Examination. Two of Two Applicants Passed the Examination (One Reactor Operator (Ro), One Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Instant) |
| | author name = Conte R J | | | author name = Conte R |
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| Mr. William LevisSenior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer PSEG Nuclear LLC - N09
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| | HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION OPERATOR AND SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR INITIAL EXAMINATION REPORT NO. 05000354/2005301 |
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| | ==Dear Mr. Levis:== |
| | This report transmits the results of the Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) licensing examination conducted by the NRC during the period of November 28 - |
| | December 5, 2005. This examination addressed areas important to public health and safety and was developed and administered using the guidelines of the Examination Standards for Power Reactors (NUREG-1021, Revision 9). |
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| | Based on the results of the examination, both applicants, one Senior Reactor Operator and one Reactor Operator passed all portions of the examination. Examination results indicated that the applicants were well prepared for the examination. Mr. Steven Dennis discussed performance insights observed during the examination and provided final examination results, including individual license numbers, during a telephone call with Mr. Pete Tocci and Mr. James Reid on December 8, 2005. |
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| SUBJECT: HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION OPERATOR AND SENIOR REACTOROPERATOR INITIAL EXAMINATION REPORT NO. 05000354/2005301
| | 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). These records include the final examination and are available in ADAMS (Master File Package Accession Number ML050960053; RO and SRO Written Examination with Answer Key - Accession Number ML053570219; RO and SRO Operating Section A - Accession Number ML053570233; RO and SRO Operating Section B - Accession Number ML053570237; and RO and SRO Operating Section C - Accession Number ML053570240). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). |
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| ==Dear Mr. Levis:==
| | Mr. William Levis 2 Should you have any questions regarding this examination, please contact me at (610) 337-5183, or by E-mail at RJC@NRC.GOV. |
| This report transmits the results of the Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator(SRO) licensing examination conducted by the NRC during the period of November 28 -December 5, 2005. This examination addressed areas important to public health and safety and was developed and administered using the guidelines of the "Examination Standards for Power Reactors" (NUREG-1021, Revision 9).Based on the results of the examination, both applicants, one Senior Reactor Operator and oneReactor Operator passed all portions of the examination. Examination results indicated that theapplicants were well prepared for the examination. Mr. Steven Dennis discussed performance insights observed during the examination and provided final examination results, including individual license numbers, during a telephone call with Mr. Pete Tocci and Mr. James Reid on December 8, 2005.In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and itsenclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public DocumentRoom or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system(ADAMS). These records include the final examination and are available in ADAMS (Master File Package Accession Number ML050960053; RO and SRO Written Examination with Answer Key - Accession Number ML053570219; RO and SRO Operating Section A - Accession Number ML053570233; RO and SRO Operating Section B - Accession Number ML053570237;and RO and SRO Operating Section C - Accession Number ML053570240).
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| ADAMS isaccessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the PublicElectronic Reading Room).
| | Sincerely, |
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| | Richard J. Conte, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-354 License No. NPF-57 |
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| 2Mr. William LevisShould you have any questions regarding this examination, please contact me at (610) 337-5183, or by E-mail at RJC@NRC.GOV.
| | ===Enclosure:=== |
| | Initial Examination Report No. 05000354/2005301 |
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| Sincerely,/RA/Richard J. Conte, ChiefOperations Branch Division of Reactor SafetyDocket No. 50-354License No. NPF-57
| | REGION I== |
| | Docket No. 05000354 License No. NPF-57 Report No. 05000354/2005301 Licensee: PSEG Nuclear LLC Facility: Hope Creek Generating Station Dates: November 28 & 29, 2005, Operating Test Administration December 5, 2005, Written Examination Administration December 5, 2005, End of Exam Period December 5-7, 2005, Exam Grading Examiners: S. Dennis, Senior Operations Engineer (Chief Examiner) |
| | J. DAntonio, Operations Engineer M. Brown, Operations Engineer Approved by: |
| | Richard J. Conte, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure |
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| ===Enclosure:=== | | =SUMMARY OF FINDINGS= |
| Initial Examination Report No. 05000354/2005301 cc w/encl:G. Barnes, Site Vice President D. Winchester, Vice President - Nuclear Assessments M. Gallagher, Vice President - Engineering and Technical Support W. F. Sperry, Director - Business Support D. Benyak, Director - Regulatory Assurance M. Massaro, Hope Creek Plant Manager J. Reid, Manager, Nuclear Training J. J. Keenan, Esquire M. Wetterhahn, Esquire Consumer Advocate, Office of Consumer Advocate F. Pompper, Chief of Police and Emergency Management Coordinator K. Tosch, Interim Assistant Director of Radiation Programs, State of New Jersey Acting Manager, Bureau of Nuclear Engineering, NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection H. Otto, Ph.D., DNREC Division of Water Resources, State of Delaware N. Cohen, Coordinator - Unplug Salem Campaign W. Costanzo, Technical Advisor - Jersey Shore Nuclear Watch E. Zobian, Coordinator - Jersey Shore Anti Nuclear Alliance S. Glenn, INPO 2Mr. William LevisShould you have any questions regarding this examination, please contact me at (610) 337-5183, or by E-mail at RJC@NRC.GOV.
| | IR 05000354/2005301; November 28 to December 5, 2005; Hope Creek; Initial Operator |
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| Sincerely,Richard J. Conte, ChiefOperations BranchDivision of Reactor SafetyDocket No. 50-354License No. NPF-57
| | Licensing Examination. Two of two applicants passed the examination (one reactor operator (RO), one senior reactor operator (SRO) instant). |
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| | The examination was conducted by three NRC region-based examiners. There were no inspection findings associated with the examination. |
| Initial Examination Report No. 05000354/2005301cc w/encl:G. Barnes, Site Vice PresidentD. Winchester, Vice President - Nuclear AssessmentsM. Gallagher, Vice President - Engineering and Technical SupportW. F. Sperry, Director - Business SupportD. Benyak, Director - Regulatory Assurance M. Massaro, Hope Creek Plant ManagerJ. Reid, Manager, Nuclear TrainingJ. J. Keenan, EsquireM. Wetterhahn, EsquireConsumer Advocate, Office of Consumer AdvocateF. Pompper, Chief of Police and Emergency Management Coordinator K. Tosch, Interim Assistant Director of Radiation Programs, State of New JerseyActing Manager, Bureau of Nuclear Engineering, NJ Dept. of Environmental ProtectionH. Otto, Ph.D., DNREC Division of Water Resources, State of DelawareN. Cohen, Coordinator - Unplug Salem CampaignW. Costanzo, Technical Advisor - Jersey Shore Nuclear WatchE. Zobian, Coordinator - Jersey Shore Anti Nuclear AllianceS. Glenn, INPODistribution w/encl: (VIA E-MAIL)S. Collins, RAM. Dapas, DRAA. Blough, DRSM. Gamberoni, DRSR. Conte, DRSS. Dennis, Chief Examiner, DRSC. Bixler, DRS (Master Exam File)M. Gray, DRPG. Malone, DRP, Senior Resident InspectorK. Venuto, DRP, Resident OAS. Lee, RI OEDOD. Roberts, NRRS. Bailey, PM, NRR Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)ROPreports@nrc.gov DOCUMENT NAME: E:\Filenet\ML060130444.wpdADAMS PACKAGE: ML050960050After declaring this document "An Official Agency Record" it will be released to the Public. (SISP Review RJC)To receive a copy of this document, indicate in the box:
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| " C" = Copy without attachment/enclosure " E" = Copywith attachment/enclosure " N" = No copyOFFICERI/DRS/OSBRI/DRS/OSBRI/DRS/OSBRI/DRP/Br3 NAMECJBixler (CJB)SDennis (SXD)RJConteMGray (MXG)DATE01/04/0601/04/0601/ /0601/06/06OFFICIAL RECORD COPY EnclosureU.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONREGION IDocket No.05000354License No.NPF-57 Report No.05000354/2005301 Licensee:PSEG Nuclear LLC Facility:Hope Creek Generating StationDates:November 28 & 29, 2005, Operating Test AdministrationDecember 5, 2005, Written Examination Administration December 5, 2005, End of Exam Period December 5-7, 2005, Exam GradingExaminers:S. Dennis, Senior Operations Engineer (Chief Examiner)J. D'Antonio, Operations Engineer M. Brown, Operations EngineerApproved by:Richard J. Conte, ChiefOperations Branch Division of Reactor Safety iiEnclosure
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| | A. Inspector Identified Findings No findings of significance were identified. |
| IR 05000354/2005301; November 28 to December 5, 2005; Hope Creek; Initial OperatorLicensing Examination. Two of two applicants passed the examination (one reactor operator(RO), one senior reactor operator (SRO) instant). The examination was conducted by three NRC region-based examiners. There were noinspection findings associated with the examination
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| .A.Inspector Identified FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.B. Licensee Identified FindingsNo findings of significance were identified.
| | B. Licensee Identified Findings No findings of significance were identified. |
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| =REPORT DETAILS= | | =REPORT DETAILS= |
| 1.REACTOR SAFETYMitigating Systems - Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) InitialLicense Examination
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| | Mitigating Systems - Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Initial License Examination |
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| of ReviewThe NRC examination team developed the written and operating initial examination andtogether with Hope Creek training and operations personnel verified or ensured, as applicable, the following: *The examination was prepared and developed in accordance with the guidelinesof Revision 9 of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards forPower Reactors." A review was conducted both in the Region I office and at the Hope Creek plant and training facility. Final resolution of comments andincorporation of test revisions were conducted during and following the onsite preparation week.*Simulation facility operation was proper.*A test item analysis was completed on the written examination for feedback intothe systems approach to training program.*Examination security requirements were met. | | of Review The NRC examination team developed the written and operating initial examination and together with Hope Creek training and operations personnel verified or ensured, as applicable, the following: |
| | * The examination was prepared and developed in accordance with the guidelines of Revision 9 of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors. A review was conducted both in the Region I office and at the Hope Creek plant and training facility. Final resolution of comments and incorporation of test revisions were conducted during and following the onsite preparation week. |
| | * Simulation facility operation was proper. |
| | * A test item analysis was completed on the written examination for feedback into the systems approach to training program. |
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| The NRC examiners administered the operating portion of the examination to allapplicants from November 28 to 29, 2005 | | The NRC examiners administered the operating portion of the examination to all applicants from November 28 to 29, 2005. The written examination was administered by the NRC on December 5, 2005. |
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| Grading and ResultsAll two applicants (one SRO instant and one RO) passed all portions of the initiallicensing examination. The facility had no post-examination comments. Examination Administration and PerformanceNo findings of significance were identified. | | Grading and Results All two applicants (one SRO instant and one RO) passed all portions of the initial licensing examination. The facility had no post-examination comments. |
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| | Examination Administration and Performance No findings of significance were identified. |
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| | On December 8, 2005, the NRC provided conclusions and examination results to Hope Creek management representatives via telephone. Both applicants passed all portions of the examination and license numbers for both applicants were also provided during this time. |
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| | The NRC expressed appreciation for the cooperation and assistance that was provided during the preparation and administration of the examination by the licensees training staff. |
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| 2Enclosure4OA6Exit Meeting SummaryOn December 8, 2005, the NRC provided conclusions and examination results to HopeCreek management representatives via telephone. Both applicants passed all portions of the examination and license numbers for both applicants were also provided during this time.The NRC expressed appreciation for the cooperation and assistance that was providedduring the preparation and administration of the examination by the licensee's trainingstaff.ATTACHMENT:
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| A-1AttachmentSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONKEY POINTS OF CONTACTLICENSEE
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| : [[contact::A. Faulkner]], Hope Creek Exam Developer | | : [[contact::A. Faulkner]], Hope Creek Exam Developer |
| : [[contact::J. Berglund]], Hope Creek Exam Developer | | : [[contact::J. Berglund]], Hope Creek Exam Developer |
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| : [[contact::S. Dennis]], Senior Operations Engineer | | : [[contact::S. Dennis]], Senior Operations Engineer |
| : [[contact::M. Brown]], Operations Engineer | | : [[contact::M. Brown]], Operations Engineer |
| : [[contact::J. D'Antonio]], Operations EngineerLIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSEDITEM NUMBERTYPEDESCRIPTIONNONE | | : [[contact::J. DAntonio]], Operations Engineer |
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Category:Letter
MONTHYEARIR 05000354/20240032024-10-23023 October 2024
Integrated Inspection Report 05000354/2024003
ML24295A3742024-10-23023 October 2024
Project Manager Assignment
ML24291A0572024-10-17017 October 2024
License Amendment Request (LAR) – Hope Creek Technical Specification Conversion to NUREG-1433, Revision 5, Supplement 1
LR-N24-0063, Emergency Plan Document Revision Implemented September 18, 2024. Includes NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0903, Rev. 7, Opening of Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)2024-10-0707 October 2024
Emergency Plan Document Revision Implemented September 18, 2024. Includes NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0903, Rev. 7, Opening of Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)
LR-N24-0059, 2024 Annual 10 CFR 50.46 Report2024-09-30030 September 2024
2024 Annual 10 CFR 50.46 Report
LR-N24-0056, Response to Request for Additional Information Associated with License Amendment Request - Revise Hope Creek Generating Station Technical Specification to Change Surveillance Intervals to Accommodate a 24-Month Fuel Cycle2024-09-26026 September 2024
Response to Request for Additional Information Associated with License Amendment Request - Revise Hope Creek Generating Station Technical Specification to Change Surveillance Intervals to Accommodate a 24-Month Fuel Cycle
IR 05000272/20244022024-09-23023 September 2024
And Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 - Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000354/2024402, 05000272/2024402, and 05000311/2024402 (Cover Letter Only)
ML24255A8042024-09-11011 September 2024
Notification of Conduct of a Fire Protection Team Inspection
LR-N24-0057, In-Service Inspection Activities2024-09-10010 September 2024
In-Service Inspection Activities
05000354/LER-2024-001-01, Invalid Primary Containment Integrated Leak Rate As-Found Test (ILRT) Supplement2024-09-0505 September 2024
Invalid Primary Containment Integrated Leak Rate As-Found Test (ILRT) Supplement
ML24249A1362024-09-0404 September 2024
EN 57304 - Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC, Final Report - No Embedded Files. Notification of the Potential Existence of Defects Pursuant to 10 CFR Part 21
IR 05000354/20240052024-08-29029 August 2024
Updated Inspection Plan for Hope Creek Generating Station (Report 05000354/2024005)
LR-N24-0044, Relief Request VR-042024-08-0606 August 2024
Relief Request VR-04
IR 05000354/20240022024-07-30030 July 2024
Integrated Inspection Report 05000354/2024002
ML24200A0572024-07-18018 July 2024
Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure for License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification Lift Settings for Reactor Coolant System Safety/Relief Valves
NUREG-1433, – Acceptance of License Amendment Request Concerning Technical Specification Conversion to NUREG-1433, Revision 52024-07-16016 July 2024
– Acceptance of License Amendment Request Concerning Technical Specification Conversion to NUREG-1433, Revision 5
ML24197A0552024-07-15015 July 2024
Requalification Program Inspection
ML24145A1772024-07-15015 July 2024
And Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 - Issuance of Amendment Nos. 236, 349, and 331 Modify Exclusion Area Boundary
05000354/LER-2024-001, Invalid Primary Containment Integrated Leak Rate As-Found Test (ILRT)2024-07-0202 July 2024
Invalid Primary Containment Integrated Leak Rate As-Found Test (ILRT)
LR-N24-0030, License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification Lift Settings for Reactor Coolant System Safety/Relief Valves2024-06-28028 June 2024
License Amendment Request to Revise Technical Specification Lift Settings for Reactor Coolant System Safety/Relief Valves
IR 05000272/20245012024-06-12012 June 2024
And Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 - Emergency Preparedness Biennial Exercise Inspection Report 05000354/2024501, 05000272/2024501 and 05000311/2024501
ML24150A1002024-05-28028 May 2024
Core Operating Limits Report, Reload 25, Cycle 26, Revision 23
ML24150A0032024-05-28028 May 2024
Request for Exemptions from 10 CFR 50.82(a)(8)(i)(A) and 10 CFR 50.75(h)(1)(iv) and Proposed Amendment to the Decommissioning Trust Agreement
LR-N24-0041, Stations, Revisions to Emergency Plan Document Nc EP-EP-ZZ-01102, Rev. 28, Emergency Coordinator Response2024-05-22022 May 2024
Stations, Revisions to Emergency Plan Document Nc EP-EP-ZZ-01102, Rev. 28, Emergency Coordinator Response
LR-N24-0004, License Amendment Request – Revise Technical Specification to Change Surveillance Intervals to Accommodate a 24-Month Fuel Cycle2024-05-20020 May 2024
License Amendment Request – Revise Technical Specification to Change Surveillance Intervals to Accommodate a 24-Month Fuel Cycle
ML24142A4072024-05-20020 May 2024
License Amendment Request (LAR) - Hope Creek Technical Specification Conversion to NUREG-1433, Revision 5
IR 05000354/20240012024-05-0808 May 2024
Integrated Inspection Report 05000354/2024001
IR 05000354/20240102024-05-0707 May 2024
Information Request for Quadrennial Baseline Comprehensive Engineering Team Inspection; Notification to Perform Inspection 05000354/2024010
LR-N24-0034, 2023 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report (ARERR)2024-04-30030 April 2024
2023 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report (ARERR)
LR-N24-0035, 2023 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report (AREOR)2024-04-30030 April 2024
2023 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report (AREOR)
LR-N24-0024, Response to Request for Additional Information Associated with License Amendment Request (LAR) to Modify the Salem and Hope Creek Exclusion Area Boundary2024-04-26026 April 2024
Response to Request for Additional Information Associated with License Amendment Request (LAR) to Modify the Salem and Hope Creek Exclusion Area Boundary
IR 05000354/20243012024-04-10010 April 2024
Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000354/2024301
LR-N24-0011, Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request (LAR) to Modify the Salem and Hope Creek Exclusion Area Boundary2024-04-0505 April 2024
Supplemental Information to License Amendment Request (LAR) to Modify the Salem and Hope Creek Exclusion Area Boundary
IR 05000272/20240112024-04-0101 April 2024
And Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 - Plant Modification and Annual Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000354/2024011, 05000272/2024011, and 05000311/2024011
LR-N24-0028, And Salem Generating Station - Notice of Intent to Pursue Subsequent License Renewal2024-03-28028 March 2024
And Salem Generating Station - Notice of Intent to Pursue Subsequent License Renewal
IR 05000272/20244032024-03-20020 March 2024
And Hope Creek Generating Station - Information Request for the Cybersecurity Baseline Inspection, Notification to Perform Inspection 05000272/2024403, 05000311/2024403, and 05000354/2024403
LR-N24-0021, And Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 - Guarantees of Payment of Deferred Premiums2024-03-20020 March 2024
And Salem Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 - Guarantees of Payment of Deferred Premiums
05000354/LER-2023-003-01, Inadvertent Main Turbine Control Valve Closure Caused Reactor Scram2024-03-19019 March 2024
Inadvertent Main Turbine Control Valve Closure Caused Reactor Scram
LR-N24-0027, Inadvertent Main Turbine Control Valve Closure Caused Reactor Scram2024-03-19019 March 2024
Inadvertent Main Turbine Control Valve Closure Caused Reactor Scram
LR-N24-0020, Generation Station and Salem Generating Station, Units 1 & 2 - Annual Property Insurance Status Report2024-03-0707 March 2024
Generation Station and Salem Generating Station, Units 1 & 2 - Annual Property Insurance Status Report
IR 05000354/20230062024-02-28028 February 2024
Annual Assessment Letter for Hope Creek Generating Station (Report 05000354/2023006)
IR 05000272/20244012024-02-26026 February 2024
And Salem Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1 and 2 - Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000354/2024401, 05000272/2024401 and 05000311/2024401 (Cover Letter Only)
LR-N24-0010, Technical Specification 6.9.1.5.b: 2023 Annual Report of SRV Challenges2024-02-22022 February 2024
Technical Specification 6.9.1.5.b: 2023 Annual Report of SRV Challenges
05000354/LER-2023-003, Inadvertent Main Turbine Control Valve Closure Caused Reactor Scram2024-02-12012 February 2024
Inadvertent Main Turbine Control Valve Closure Caused Reactor Scram
IR 05000354/20230042024-02-0101 February 2024
Integrated Inspection Report 05000354/2023004
ML24030A8752024-02-0101 February 2024
Operator Licensing Examination Approval
ML24009A1022024-01-26026 January 2024
– Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CF Part 73 (EPID L-2023-LLE-0045 (Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting))
IR 05000354/20234012024-01-22022 January 2024
Material Control and Accounting Program Inspection Report 05000354/2023401
ML23341A1372024-01-16016 January 2024
Issuance of Amendment No. 235 Revise Trip and Standby Auto-Start Logic Associated with Safety Related Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
ML23307A1532023-12-15015 December 2023
NRC Investigation Report No. 1-2023-001
2024-09-05
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Category:License-Operator Examination Report
MONTHYEARIR 05000354/20243012024-04-10010 April 2024
Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000354/2024301
ML22350A4692022-12-16016 December 2022
301 Exam Administrative Items (2 Year Delayed release)(ADAMS-2A-3)
IR 05000354/20213012021-04-0101 April 2021
Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000354/2021301
IR 05000354/20193012019-10-17017 October 2019
Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000354/2019301
IR 05000354/20183022018-08-22022 August 2018
Retake Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000354/2018302
IR 05000354/20163012016-10-25025 October 2016
NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report 05000354/2016301
IR 05000354/20153012015-04-28028 April 2015
Er 05000354/2015301; 02/23-27/15, 03/03, 06, 31/15, and 04/01/15; Hope Creek Generating Station; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report
IR 05000354/20123012012-04-18018 April 2012
Er 05000354-12-301; March 5-14, 2012; Hope Creek Generating Station, Unit 1; Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report
IR 05000354/20113012011-02-14014 February 2011
Er 05000354-11-301, on January 27, 2011, Hope Creek Generating Station - Unit 1, Initial Operator Licensing Retake Examination Report
IR 05000354/20103012010-10-0404 October 2010
Er 05000354/10-301 for Hope Creek Generating Station, Unit 1, Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report
IR 05000354/20093012009-03-20020 March 2009
Er 05000354-09-301, on February 2-18, 2009, Hope Creek Generating Station, Initial Operator Licensing Examination Report
IR 05000354/20073012007-11-26026 November 2007
Er 05000354-07-301; Exam Dates 9/24-28, 2007; Hope Creek Generating Station; Initial Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Licensing Examination
IR 05000354/20053012006-01-13013 January 2006
IR 05000354-05-301; November 28 to December 5, 2005; Hope Creek; Initial Operator Licensing Examination. Two of Two Applicants Passed the Examination (One Reactor Operator (Ro), One Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Instant)
NTD-05-046, Response to NRC Form 536 (RIS 2005-19) Operator Licensing Examination Data2005-10-31031 October 2005
Response to NRC Form 536 (RIS 2005-19) Operator Licensing Examination Data
IR 05000354/20023022002-08-0808 August 2002
IR 05000354/2002-302, on July 19, 2002; Hope Creek Generating Station; Initial Reactor Operator (RO) Licensing Retake Examination
ML0220000482002-07-10010 July 2002
Response to NRC Form 536 (RIS 2002-9) Operator Licensing Examination Data
ML0213506732002-05-15015 May 2002
IR 05000387/2002-301 and IR 05000388/2002-301, Hope Creek Station, Inspection on March 11-18, 2002, Related to Initial Operator Licensing Examinations. Four of Five Reactor Operator Applicants Passed All Portions of the Examination
2024-04-10
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SUBJECT:
HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION OPERATOR AND SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR INITIAL EXAMINATION REPORT NO. 05000354/2005301
Dear Mr. Levis:
This report transmits the results of the Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) licensing examination conducted by the NRC during the period of November 28 -
December 5, 2005. This examination addressed areas important to public health and safety and was developed and administered using the guidelines of the Examination Standards for Power Reactors (NUREG-1021, Revision 9).
Based on the results of the examination, both applicants, one Senior Reactor Operator and one Reactor Operator passed all portions of the examination. Examination results indicated that the applicants were well prepared for the examination. Mr. Steven Dennis discussed performance insights observed during the examination and provided final examination results, including individual license numbers, during a telephone call with Mr. Pete Tocci and Mr. James Reid on December 8, 2005.
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). These records include the final examination and are available in ADAMS (Master File Package Accession Number ML050960053; RO and SRO Written Examination with Answer Key - Accession Number ML053570219; RO and SRO Operating Section A - Accession Number ML053570233; RO and SRO Operating Section B - Accession Number ML053570237; and RO and SRO Operating Section C - Accession Number ML053570240). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Mr. William Levis 2 Should you have any questions regarding this examination, please contact me at (610) 337-5183, or by E-mail at RJC@NRC.GOV.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Richard J. Conte, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-354 License No. NPF-57
Enclosure:
Initial Examination Report No. 05000354/2005301
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Docket No. 05000354 License No. NPF-57 Report No. 05000354/2005301 Licensee: PSEG Nuclear LLC Facility: Hope Creek Generating Station Dates: November 28 & 29, 2005, Operating Test Administration December 5, 2005, Written Examination Administration December 5, 2005, End of Exam Period December 5-7, 2005, Exam Grading Examiners: S. Dennis, Senior Operations Engineer (Chief Examiner)
J. DAntonio, Operations Engineer M. Brown, Operations Engineer Approved by:
Richard J. Conte, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
IR 05000354/2005301; November 28 to December 5, 2005; Hope Creek; Initial Operator
Licensing Examination. Two of two applicants passed the examination (one reactor operator (RO), one senior reactor operator (SRO) instant).
The examination was conducted by three NRC region-based examiners. There were no inspection findings associated with the examination.
A. Inspector Identified Findings No findings of significance were identified.
B. Licensee Identified Findings No findings of significance were identified.
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REPORT DETAILS
REACTOR SAFETY
Mitigating Systems - Reactor Operator (RO) and Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Initial License Examination
a. Scope
of Review The NRC examination team developed the written and operating initial examination and together with Hope Creek training and operations personnel verified or ensured, as applicable, the following:
- The examination was prepared and developed in accordance with the guidelines of Revision 9 of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors. A review was conducted both in the Region I office and at the Hope Creek plant and training facility. Final resolution of comments and incorporation of test revisions were conducted during and following the onsite preparation week.
- Simulation facility operation was proper.
- A test item analysis was completed on the written examination for feedback into the systems approach to training program.
- Examination security requirements were met.
The NRC examiners administered the operating portion of the examination to all applicants from November 28 to 29, 2005. The written examination was administered by the NRC on December 5, 2005.
b. Findings
Grading and Results All two applicants (one SRO instant and one RO) passed all portions of the initial licensing examination. The facility had no post-examination comments.
Examination Administration and Performance No findings of significance were identified.
4OA6 Exit Meeting Summary
On December 8, 2005, the NRC provided conclusions and examination results to Hope Creek management representatives via telephone. Both applicants passed all portions of the examination and license numbers for both applicants were also provided during this time.
The NRC expressed appreciation for the cooperation and assistance that was provided during the preparation and administration of the examination by the licensees training staff.
ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
LICENSEE
- A. Faulkner, Hope Creek Exam Developer
- J. Berglund, Hope Creek Exam Developer
- J. Reid, Hope Creek Operations Training Manager
NRC
- S. Dennis, Senior Operations Engineer
- M. Brown, Operations Engineer
- J. DAntonio, Operations Engineer
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
ITEM NUMBER TYPE DESCRIPTION
NONE
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