ML20202J855

Informs That Written & Oral Operator & Senior Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 861027.Ref Matl Listed in Encl Requested by 860915

ML20202J855
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Site:	University of Wisconsin
Issue date:	07/14/1986
From:	Hehl C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Cashwell R WISCONSIN, UNIV. OF, MADISON, WI
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Yl1 ~l d ;g Docket No. 50-166 University of Wisconsin ATTN: Mr. R. J. Cashwell Reactor Director Nuclear Engineering Department Madison, WI 53705

SUBJECT:

OPERATOR AND SENIOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS In a telephone conversation between Mr. S. Matusewic, University of Wisconsin, and Mr. R. L. Higgins, Region III, arrangements were made for the administration of examinations at the University of Wisconsin Research Reactor.

The written and oral examinations are scheduled for the week of October 27, 1986.

In order for us to meet this schedule, it will be necessary for the facility to furnish the approved reference material listed in Enclosure 1 " Reference Material Requirements for Operator / Senior Operator Licensing Examinations" to the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region III, 799 Roosevelt Road, Building 4, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137, attention R. L. Higgins by September 15, 1986. Any delay in receiving properly bound and indexed reference material will result in a delay in administering the examinations.

Our examinations are scheduled far in advance with considerable planning to best utilize our limited examiner manpower and to meet the examination dates requested by the various facilities. Therefore, missing the September 15, 1986, deadline, even by a few days, will likely result in a long delay since it may not be possible to reschedule examinations at other facilities.

Mr. Matusewic has been advised of our reference material requirements, the number of reference material sets that are required, and the examiners' names and addresses where each set is to be mailed.

The facility management is responsible for providing adequate space and facilities in order to properly conduct the written examinations. Enclosure 2,

" Administration of Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Written Examinations," describes our requirements for conducting these examinations.

Mr. Matusewic has also been informed of these requirements.

Enclosure 3, also contains the Rules and Guidance that will be in effect during the administration of the written examination. The facility management is responsible for ensuring that all candidates are aware of these Rules.

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University of Wisconsin 2 JOI 1 4 MS5 All reactor operator and senior reactor operator license applications should normally be submitted at least 60 days prior to the first examination dates so that we will be able to review the training and experience of the candidates, process the medical certifications, and prepare final examiner assignments after candidate eligibility has been determined. If the applications are not received at least 30 days prior to the examination dates, it is likely that a postponement will be necessary.

This request for infonriation was approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Clearance Number 3150-0101, which expires May 31, 1989. Comments on burden and duplication may be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Reports Management Room 3208, New Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20503.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact R. L. Higgins at 312-790-5651.

1 Sincerely, YdifiEET OIped 27 c. U. Hehl Charles W. Hehl, Chief Operations Branch

Enclosures:

1. Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinaticns

2. Administration of Operator 4

Licensing Written Examinations

3. NRC Rules and Guidelines For

License Examinations cc w/ enclosures:

! 5. Matusewic, Reactor

Supervisor DCS/RSB (RIDS)

Licensing Fee Management Branch John J. Duffy, Chief

Boiler Section Ness Flores, Chairperson Wisconsin Public Service Conunission 4

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J. J. Dosa, Project Manager, NRR B. A. Boger, Branch Chief, OLB RI RII R I4 Higgin mab Burd c Hehl 07/14/86 [

ENCLOSURE 1 REFERENCE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR / SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS

1. Existing learning objectives and lesson plans (including training manuals, plant orientation manual, system descriptions, reactor theory, thermodynamics,etc.).

Training materials should include all substantive written material used for preparing candidates for initial R0 and SR0 licensing. The written material should be inclusive of learning objectives and the details presented during lecture, rather than outlines. Training materials should be identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed. Failure to provide  !

complete properly bound and indexed plant reference material will result j in canceling and rescheduling of the examinations. Training materials which include the following should be provided:

System descriptions including descriptions of all operationally relevant flow paths, components, controls, and instrumentation.

System training material should draw parallels to the actual procedures used for operating the applicable system.

Complete and operationally useful descriptions of all safety-system interactions and, where available, 80P system inter-actions under emergency and abnormal conditions, including consequences of anticipated operator error, maintenance error, and equipment failure.

Training material used to clarify and strengthen understanding of emergency operating procedures.

Comprehensive theory material that' includes fundamentals in the area of theory of reactor operation, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow, as well as specific application to actual in-plant ccaponents. For example, mechanical theory material on pumps should include pump theory as well as descriptions of how these principles l actually apply to major plant pumps and the systems in which they are {

installed (i.e., Reactor Coolant Pumps, all ECCS pumps, Recirculation pumps,Feedwaterpumps,andEmergencyFeedwaterpumps). Reactor Theory material should include descriptions that draw explicit ties between the fundamentals and the actual operating limits followed in ,

the plant (i.e., reactor theory material should contain explanations l how principles relate to the actual curves used by operators to verify shutdown margin or calculate an ECP).

2. Procedure Index (alphabetical by subject).

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3. All administrative procedures (as applicable to reactor operation or l safety). 1 I

4. All integrated plant procedures (normal or general operating procedures).

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5. Emergency ocedures (emergency instructions, abnonnal or special procedures

6. Standing orders (important orders that are safety related and may supersede the regular procedures).

7. Fuel-handling and core-loading procedures, (initial core-loading procedure, when appropriate).

8. Annunciator procedures (alarm procedures, including set points).

9. Radiation protection manual (radiation control manual or procedures).

10. Emergency plan implementing procedures.

11. Technical Specifications.

12. System operating procedures.

13. Piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical single-line diagrams, or flow diagrams.

14. Technical Data Book, and/or plant curve information as used by operators and facility precautions, limitations, and set points (PLS) for the facility.

15. Questions and answers that licensee has prepared (voluntary by licensee).

I The above reference material should be approved, final issues and should be so marked. If a plant has not finalized some of the material, the chief examiner shall verify with the facility that the most complete, up-to-date material is available and that agreement has been reached with the licensee for limiting changes before the administration of the examination. All procedures and reference material should be bound with appropriate indexes or tables of contents so that they can be used efficiently.

ENCLOSURE 2 Administration of Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Written Examinations Operator Licensing Branch requirements are:

1. A single room shall be provided for completing the written examination.

The location of this room and supporting restroom facilities shall be such as to prevent contact with all other facility and/or contractor personnel during the duration of the written examination. If necessary, the facility should make arrangements for the use of a suitable room at a local school, motel, or other building. Obtaining this room is the responsibility of the licensee.

2. Minimum spacing is required to ensure exam integrity as determined by the chief examiner. Minimum spacing should be one candidate per table, with 3 foot spacing between tables. No wall charts, models, and/or other training materials shall be present in the examination room.

3. Suitable arrangements are to be made by the facility if the candidates are to have lunch, coffee, etc. These arrangements shall comply with Item 1 above. These arrangements will be reviewed by the examiner and/or proctor.

4. A copy of the written examination and answer key shall be given to the utility training department after the last candidate has turned in his completed examination. The utility shall then have five working days to provide formal written coments with supporting docun.entation to suggest changes or corrections to the examination and answer key. The utility may provide these coments in writing to the Chief Examiner before he leaves the ite or forward them to the Operator Licensing Section Chief in the appropriate regional office.

5. The licensee will provide pads of 8-1/2 x 11" lined paper in unopened packages for each candidate's use in completing the examination. The examiner will distribute these pads to the candidates. All reference material needed to complete the examination will be furnished by the examiner. Candidates can bring pens, pencils, calculators or slide rules into the examination room and no other equipment or reference material is allowed.

6. Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers to questions.

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ENCLOSURE 3 NRC RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR LICENSE EXAMINATIONS During the administration of this examination the following rules apply:

1. Cheating on the examination means an automatic denial of your application and could result in more severe penalties.

2. Restroom trips are to be limited and only one candidate at a time may leave. You must avoid all contacts with anyone outside the examination room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating.

3. Use black ink or dark pencil only to facilitate legible reproductions.

4. Print your name in the blank provided on the cover sheet of the examination.

5. Fill in the date on the cover sheet of the examination (if necessary).

6. Use only the paper provided for answers.

7. Print your name in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of each section of the answer sheet.

8. Consecutively number each answer sheet, write "End of Category _" as appropriate, start each category on a new page, write on only one side of the paper, and write "Last Page" on the last answer sheet.

9. Number each answer as to category and number, for example,1.4, 6.3.

10. Skip at least three lines' between each answer.

11. Separate answer sheets from pad and place finished answer sheets face down on your desk or table.

12. Use abbreviations only if they are corrmonly used in facility literature.

13. The point value for each question is indicated in parentheses after the question and can be used as a guide for the depth of answer required.

14. Show all calculations, methods, or assumptions used to obtain an answer to mathematical problems whether indicated in the question or not.

15. Partial credit may be given. Therefore, ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION AND 00 NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWERS BLANK.

16. If parts of the examination are not clear as to intent, ask questions of the examiner only.

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17. You must sign the statement on the cover sheet that indicates that the work is your own and you have not received or been given assistance in completing the examination. This must be done after the examination has been completed.

18. When you complete your examination, you shall:

a. Assemble your examination as follows:

(1) Exam questions on top.

(2) Exam aids - figures, tables, etc.

(3) Answer pages including figures which are a part of the answer.

b. Turn in your copy of the examination and all pages used to answer the examination questions.

c. Turn in all scrap paper and the balance of the paper that you did not use for answering the questions,

d. Leave the examination area, as defined by the examiner. If after leaving, you are found in this area while the examination is still in progress, your license may be denied or revoked.

Georgia Power Company Post Office Box 282 Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 Telephone 404 554-9%1 404 724 4114 l Southern Company Services, Inc.

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Telephone 205 8704011 y g g gg j July 8, 1986 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation File: X7BC35 Attention: Mr. B. J. Youngblood Log: GN-981 PWR Project Directorate #4 Division of PWR Licensing A U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 NRC DOCKET NUMBERS 50-424 AND 50-425 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT NUMBERS CPPR-108 AND CPPR-109 V0GTLE ELECTRIC GENERATING PIANT - UNITS 1 AND 2 SER OPEN ITEM 13: EMERGENCY PLANNING J

Dear Mr. Denton:

In acccrdance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E Part V, Georgia Power is hereby submitting a revision, dated June 2, 1986, to the detailed implementing procedures for the Vogtle Emergency Plan. Enclosed are two (2) copies of the revision.

By copy of this letter Dr. J. Nelcen Crnec, NRC Regien 1 Administrator, will also receive one copy of the revision.

Should you have any questions, please inquire.

Sincerely,

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J. A. Bailey Project Licensing Manager JAB /caa Enclosures xc: R. E. Conway (w/o Encl.) G. Bockhold, Jr. (w/o Encl.)

R. A. Thomas (w/o Encl.) D. C. Teper i

J. E. Joiner, Esquire W. C. Ramsey (w/o Encl.)

B. W. Churchill, Esquire NRC Resident Inspector (w/o Encl.)

! M. A. Miller (2) L. T. Cucwa (w/o Encl.)

l B. Jones, Esquire Vogtle Project File 0492V I

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