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Category:Inspection Report
MONTHYEARIR 05000269/20243012024-08-0808 August 2024 – Operator Licensing Examination Approval 05000269/2024301, 05000270/2024301, and 05000287/2024301 IR 05000269/20240102024-08-0101 August 2024 Focused Engineering Inspection - Age-Related Degradation Report 05000269/2024010 and 05000270/2024010 and 05000287/2024010 IR 05000269/20240022024-07-25025 July 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2024002 and 05000270/2024002 and 05000287/2024002 IR 05000269/20240012024-05-0303 May 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2024001, 05000270/2024001 and 05000287/2024001 IR 05000269/20244022024-04-24024 April 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000269/2024402 and 05000270/2024402 and 05000287/2024402 ML23331A7982023-12-14014 December 2023 Review of the Fall 2022 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report (01R32) IR 05000269/20230032023-11-14014 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2023003, 05000270/2023003, and 05000287/2023003; and IR 07200040/2023001; and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion IR 05000269/20230052023-08-25025 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2 and 3 (Report 05000269/2023005, 05000270/2023005, and 05000287/2023005) IR 05000269/20230112023-08-25025 August 2023 Comprehensive Engineering Team Inspection Report 05000269/2023011 and 05000270/2023011 and 05000287/2023011 IR 05000269/20230022023-07-28028 July 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2023002, 05000270/2023002 and 05000287/2023002 IR 05000269/20230102023-07-19019 July 2023 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000269/2023010 and 05000270/2023010 and 05000287/2023010 and Notice of Violation RA-23-0128, Refuel 32 (O1R32) Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report2023-05-18018 May 2023 Refuel 32 (O1R32) Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report IR 05000269/20230012023-05-12012 May 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2023001 and 05000270/2023001 and 05000287/2023001 IR 05000269/20234012023-04-14014 April 2023 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000269 2023401 and 05000270 2023401 and 05000287 2023401 IR 05000269/20220062023-03-0101 March 2023 Annual Assessment Letter for Oconee Nuclear Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2 and 3 (NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2022006, 05000270/2022006, and 05000287/2022006) ML23037A0772023-02-0606 February 2023 402 Cyber Notification and RFI Letter Final IR 05000269/20220042023-02-0202 February 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269 2022004 and 05000270/2022004 and 05000287/2022004 IR 05000269/20220032022-11-0707 November 2022 Integrated Inspection Station 05000269/2022003 and 05000270/2022003 and 05000287/2022003 IR 05000269/20220112022-09-26026 September 2022 NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2022011 and 05000270/2022011 and 05000287/2022011 IR 05000269/20220052022-08-26026 August 2022 Updated Inspection Plan for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2 and 3 - NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2022005, 05000270/2022005, and 05000287/2022005 IR 05000269/20224012022-08-26026 August 2022 Material Control and Accounting Program Inspection Report 05000269/2022401 and 05000270/2022401 and 05000287/2022401 (OUO Removed) IR 05000270/20220022022-07-29029 July 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/ 2022002 and 05000270/2022002 and 05000287/2022002 IR 05000269/20220102022-06-30030 June 2022 Triennial Fire Protection Inspection Report 05000269/2022010 and 05000270/2022010 and 05000287/2022010 IR 05000269/20224032022-05-0404 May 2022 Security Baseline Target Set Inspection Report 05000269/2022403 and 05000270/2022403 and 05000287/2022403 IR 05000269/20220012022-05-0404 May 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2022001, 05000270/2022001 and 05000287/2022001 IR 05000269/20224042022-04-27027 April 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000269/2022404 and 05000270/2022404 and 05000287/2022404 IR 05000269/20223012022-03-0707 March 2022 Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000269/2022301, 05000270/2022301 and 05000287/2022301 IR 05000269/20210062022-03-0202 March 2022 Annual Assessment Letter for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 (Report 05000269/2021006, 05000270/2021006, and 05000287/2021006) IR 05000269/20220122022-02-24024 February 2022 Safety Conscious Work Environment Issue of Concern Followup Report 05000269/2022012 and 05000270/2022012 and 05000287/2022012 IR 05000269/20224022022-02-16016 February 2022 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000269/2022402 and 05000270/2022402 and 05000287/2022402 IR 05000269/20210042022-02-14014 February 2022 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2021004 and 05000270/2021004 and 05000287/2021004 and Apparent Violation IR 05000269/20210032021-10-28028 October 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2021003 and 05000270/2021003 and 05000287/2021003 IR 05000269/20210102021-09-17017 September 2021 Design Basis Assurance Inspection (Programs) Inspection Report 05000269/2021010 and 05000270/2021010 and 05000287/2021010 IR 07200004/20210012021-08-26026 August 2021 Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Report 07200004/2021001 IR 05000269/20210052021-08-26026 August 2021 Updated Inspection Plan for Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 (NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2021005, 05000270/2021005, and 05000287/2021005) IR 05000269/20210022021-08-0404 August 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2021002 and 05000270/2021002 and 05000287/2021002 IR 05000269/20213012021-07-0606 July 2021 NRC Operator License Examination Report 05000269/2021301, 05000270/2021301, and 05000287/2021301 IR 05000269/20210112021-06-0202 June 2021 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000269/2021011 and 05000270/2021011 and 05000287/2021011 IR 05000269/20210012021-04-23023 April 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2021001 and 05000270/2021001 and 05000287/2021001 IR 05000269/20214012021-04-22022 April 2021 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000269/2021401, 05000270/2021401 and 05000287/2021401 (U) IR 05000269/20200062021-03-0303 March 2021 Annual Assessment Letter for Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, & 3 NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2020006, 05000270/2020006, & 05000287/2020006 IR 05000269/20200042021-02-22022 February 2021 Reissue- Oconee Nuclear Station Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2020004, 05000270/2020004, 05000287/2020004 ML21036A0012021-02-0404 February 2021 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2020004 and 05000270/2020004 and 05000287/2020004 IR 05000269/20200102021-01-22022 January 2021 NRC Design Bases Assurance Inspection (Team) Report 05000269/2020010 and 05000270/2020010 and 05000287/2020010 and Notice of Violation IR 05000269/20204012020-11-13013 November 2020 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000269/2020401 and 05000270/2020401 and 05000287/2020401 IR 05000269/20200032020-11-0404 November 2020 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2020003, 05000270/2020003, 05000287/2020003, and 07200004/2020002 IR 05000269/20204202020-10-15015 October 2020 Security Inspection Report 05000269/2020420, 05000270/2020420 and 05000287/2020420 IR 05000269/20200052020-08-17017 August 2020 Updated Inspection Plan for Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 (NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2020005, 05000270/2020005, and 05000287/2020005) IR 05000269/20200022020-08-11011 August 2020 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2020002 and 05000270/2020002 and 05000287/2020002 ML20192A3212020-07-13013 July 2020 Review of the Fall 2019 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report 2024-08-08
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MONTHYEARIR 05000269/20243012024-08-0808 August 2024 – Operator Licensing Examination Approval 05000269/2024301, 05000270/2024301, and 05000287/2024301 IR 05000269/20240102024-08-0101 August 2024 Focused Engineering Inspection - Age-Related Degradation Report 05000269/2024010 and 05000270/2024010 and 05000287/2024010 IR 05000269/20240022024-07-25025 July 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2024002 and 05000270/2024002 and 05000287/2024002 ML24192A1312024-07-15015 July 2024 Licensed Operator Positive Fitness-For-Duty Test ML24183A0972024-07-12012 July 2024 ISFSI; Catawba 1, 2 & ISFSI; McGuire 1, 2 & ISFSI; Oconee 1, 2, 3 & ISFSI; Shearon Harris 1; H. B. Robinson 2 & ISFSI; and Radioactive Package Shipping Under 10 CFR 71 (71-266 & 71-345) – Review of QA Program Changes EPID L-2024-LLQ-0002 ML24183A2352024-06-29029 June 2024 Update 3 to Interim Report Regarding a Potential Defect with Schneider Electric Medium Voltage Vr Type Circuit Breaker Part Number V5D4133Y000 ML24141A0482024-05-17017 May 2024 EN 56958_1 Ametek Solidstate Controls, Inc IR 05000269/20240012024-05-0303 May 2024 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2024001, 05000270/2024001 and 05000287/2024001 IR 05000269/20244022024-04-24024 April 2024 Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000269/2024402 and 05000270/2024402 and 05000287/2024402 ML24108A0792024-04-16016 April 2024 EN 57079 Paragon Energy Solutions Email Forwarding Part 21 Interim Report Re Potential Defect with Schneider Electric Medium Voltage Vr Type Circuit Breaker Part Number V5D4133Y000 ML23304A1422024-02-0101 February 2024 Issuance of Environmental Scoping Summary Report Associated with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Staffs Review of the Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, & 3, Subsequent License Renewal Application ML24005A2492024-01-24024 January 2024 Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR Part 73 (Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting) ML23331A7982023-12-14014 December 2023 Review of the Fall 2022 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report (01R32) ML23262A9672023-12-13013 December 2023 Alternative to Use RR-22-0174, Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment for Repair/Replacement Activities in Class 2 and 3 Systems Section XI, Division 1 ML23317A3462023-11-14014 November 2023 Duke Fleet - Correction Letter to License Amendment Nos. 312 & 340 Issuance of Amendments Regarding the Adoption of Technical Specifications Task Force Traveler TSTF-554, Revision 1 IR 05000269/20230032023-11-14014 November 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2023003, 05000270/2023003, and 05000287/2023003; and IR 07200040/2023001; and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion ML23219A1402023-10-10010 October 2023 Audit Report Proposed Alternative to Use ASME Code Case N-752, Risk Informed Categorization and Treatment for Repair/Replacement Activities in Class 2 and 3 Systems XI, Division 1 ML23269A1102023-10-0606 October 2023 Letter to Steven Snider-Revised Schedule for the Environmental Review of the Oconee Nuclear Station, Unit 1, 2, and 3, Subsequent License Renewal Application ML23256A0882023-09-25025 September 2023 Issuance of Alternative to Steam Generator Welds ML23195A0782023-08-29029 August 2023 Issuance of Amendments Regarding the Adoption of Technical Specifications Task Force Traveler TSTF-554, Revision 1 IR 05000269/20230052023-08-25025 August 2023 Updated Inspection Plan for Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2 and 3 (Report 05000269/2023005, 05000270/2023005, and 05000287/2023005) IR 05000269/20230112023-08-25025 August 2023 Comprehensive Engineering Team Inspection Report 05000269/2023011 and 05000270/2023011 and 05000287/2023011 IR 05000269/20230022023-07-28028 July 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2023002, 05000270/2023002 and 05000287/2023002 ML23208A0972023-07-27027 July 2023 Subsequent License Renewal List of Threatened and Endangered Species That May Occur in Your Proposed Project Location or May Be Affected IR 05000269/20230102023-07-19019 July 2023 Biennial Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection Report 05000269/2023010 and 05000270/2023010 and 05000287/2023010 and Notice of Violation ML23178A0682023-07-0303 July 2023 Audit Plan Proposed Alternative to Use ASME Code Case N-752, Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment for Repair/Replacement Activities in Class 2 & 3 Systems Section XI, Division 1 ML23132A2392023-06-0101 June 2023 Summary of the April 2023 Remote Environmental Audit Related to the Review of the Subsequent License Renewal Application ML23144A0192023-05-25025 May 2023 Review of the Spring 2022 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report (O3R31) IR 05000269/20230012023-05-12012 May 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2023001 and 05000270/2023001 and 05000287/2023001 ML23121A0552023-05-0303 May 2023 Acknowledgement of Withdrawal Request to Revise TS 5.5.2 Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program ML23118A0762023-05-0101 May 2023 Approval for Use of Specific Provision of a Later Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XI ML23117A0432023-04-20020 April 2023 Framatome, Inc., Part 21 Notification of Existence of a Defect ML23075A0732023-04-0505 April 2023 License Renewal Regulatory Audit Regarding the Environmental Review of the Subsequent License Renewal Application Supplement (EPID Number L-2021-SLE-0002) ML23045A1432023-03-15015 March 2023 Request for Scoping Comments Concerning the Supplemental Environmental Review of Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, Subsequent License Renewal Application - State Tribe Letter ML23045A1332023-03-15015 March 2023 Request for Scoping Comments Concerning the Supplemental Environmental Review of Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, Subsequent License Renewal Application - Achp Letter ML23045A1402023-03-15015 March 2023 Request for Scoping Comments Concerning the Supplemental Environmental Review of Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, Subsequent License Renewal Application - Shpo Letter ML22332A4932023-03-10010 March 2023 William States Lee III 1 and 2 - Issuance of Amendments Regarding the Relocation of the Emergency Operations Facility ML23069A1102023-03-10010 March 2023 Notification of Inspection and Request for Information for NRC Problem Identification and Resolution Inspection ML23061A1772023-03-0303 March 2023 Notification of Oconee Nuclear Station Comprehensive Engineering Team Inspection - NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2023011, 05000270/2023011 and 05000287/2023011 IR 05000269/20220062023-03-0101 March 2023 Annual Assessment Letter for Oconee Nuclear Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2 and 3 (NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2022006, 05000270/2022006, and 05000287/2022006) ML23039A1632023-02-0808 February 2023 Requalification Program Inspection ML23037A0772023-02-0606 February 2023 402 Cyber Notification and RFI Letter Final IR 05000269/20220042023-02-0202 February 2023 Integrated Inspection Report 05000269 2022004 and 05000270/2022004 and 05000287/2022004 ML22363A3942023-01-12012 January 2023 Subsequent License Renewal Environmental Report Supplement - Proposed Review Schedule ML22356A0512022-12-14014 December 2022 Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division, Letter Regarding Potential Efect in a Configuration of the 11/2 Inch Quick Disconnect Connector Cable Assemblies Supplied to Duke Energy (See Attached Spreadsheet) for a Total of 460 of Connectors Only Suppl ML22321A0492022-12-0808 December 2022 Issuance of Amendment Nos. 426, 428 and 427, Additional Mode Change Limitations Applicable to the Adoption of TSTF- 359, Revision 9, Increase Flexibility in Mode Restraints ML22329A1042022-11-29029 November 2022 Review of the Fall 2021 Steam Generator Tube Inspection Report ML22321A1582022-11-22022 November 2022 Summary of Conference Call Regarding the Fall 2022 Steam Generator Tube Inspections ML22096A0032022-11-18018 November 2022 McGuire Nuclear Station and Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Authorization of RA-19-0352 Regarding Use of Alternative for RPV Head Closure Stud Examinations ML22256A2532022-11-14014 November 2022 Issuance of Amendments Regarding the Adoption of Technical Specifications Task Force Traveler TSTF-541, Rev. 2 2024-08-08
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 August 14, 2014 Mr. Scott Site Vice President
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Oconee Nuclear Station
7800 Rochester Highway Seneca, SC 29672
SUBJECT: OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000269/2014301, 05000270/2014301 AND 05000287/2014301
Dear Mr. Batson:
During the period June 9 - 12, 2014, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered operating tests to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the Oconee Nuclear Station. At the conclusion of the tests, the examiners discussed preliminary findings related to the operating tests and the written examination submittal with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report. The written examination was administered by your staff on June 18, 2014.
Two Reactor Operator (RO) and five Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. There were no post-administration comments.
Seven applicants were issued licenses commensurate with the level of examination administered. A Simulator Fidelity Report is included in this report as Enclosure 2.
The initial examination operating test submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination. All examinat ion changes agreed upon between the NRC and your staff were made according to NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 9, Supplement 1.
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 NRC's document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (404) 997-4662.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety
Docket Nos.: 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos.: DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55 Enclosures:
1. Report Details
2. Simulator Fidelity Report
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SUBJECT: OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000269/2014301, 05000270/2014301 AND 05000287/2014301 DISTRIBUTION
- S. Law, RII EICS L. Douglas, RII EICS RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC RidsNrrPMOconee Resource
Enclosure 1 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
Docket Nos.: 05000269, 05000270, 05000287
License Nos.: DPR-38, DPR-47 and DPR-55
Report No.: 05000269/2014301, 05000270/2014301 and 05000287/2014301
Licensee: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC.
Facility: Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3
Location: Seneca, SC
Dates: Operating Tests - June 9 - 12, 2014 Written Examination - June 18, 2014
Examiners: R. Baldwin, Chief, Senior Operations Examiner G. Laska, Senior Examiner D. Lanyi, Operations Engineer
Approved by: Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS ER 05000269/2014301, 05000270/2014301 and 05000287/2014301; operating test June 9 - 12, 2014 & written exam June 18, 2014; Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; Operator License Examinations.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) examiners conducted an initial examination in accordance with the guidelines in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." This examination implemented the operator licensing requirements identified in 10 CFR §55.41, §55.43, and §55.45 as applicable.
Members of the Oconee Nuclear Station staff developed the operating tests and the written examination. The NRC developed the written examination outlines.
The NRC administered the operating tests during the period of June 9 - 12, 2014. Members of the Oconee Nuclear Station training staff administered the written examination June 18, 2014.
Two Reactor Operator (RO) and five Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants passed both the written examination and operating test. Seven applicants were issued licenses
commensurate with the level of examination administered.
There were no post-examination comments.
No findings were identified.
Report Details 4. OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA5 Operator Licensing Initial Examinations
a. Inspection Scope Members of the Oconee Nuclear Station staff developed both the operating tests and the written examination. All examination material was developed in accordance with the guidelines contained in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." The NRC examination team reviewed the proposed examination. Examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and the licensee were made per NUREG-1021, and incorporated into the final version of the examination materials.
The examiners reviewed the licensee's examination security measures while preparing and administering the examinations to ens ure examination security and integrity complied with 10 CFR 55.49, "Integrity of Examinations and Tests."
The NRC examiners evaluated two Reactor Operator (RO) and five Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants using the guidelines contained in NUREG-1021. The examiners administered the operating tests during the period of June 9 - 12, 2014.
Members of the Oconee Nuclear Station training staff administered the written examination on June 18, 2014. Evaluations of applicants and reviews of associated documentation were performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licenses to operate the Oconee Nuclear Station, met the requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55,
"Operators' Licenses."
b. Findings No findings were identified. The NRC determined that, using NUREG-1021, the licensee's initial operating test examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination.
Two RO and five SRO applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. Seven licenses were issued commensurate with the level of examination administered.
Copies of all individual examination reports were sent to the facility Training Manager for evaluation of weaknesses and determination of appropriate remedial training.
The licensee did not submit any post-examination comments. A copy of the final RO and SRO written examinations and answer key's may be accessed not earlier than June 18, 2016, in the ADAMS system (ADAMS Accession Number ML14174A885 and ML14174A904).
4 4OA6 Meetings Exit Meeting Summary On June 12, 2014, the NRC examination team discussed generic issues associated with the operating test with Mr. Batson, Oconee Nuclear Station Vice President, and members of his staff. The examiners asked the licensee if any of the examination material was proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.
PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
Licensee personnel T. Doss, ILT Supervisor P. Fisk, Operations Manager L. Nowell, Supervisor Nuclear OPS Training T. Ray, Oconee Plant Manager C. Rop, Operations Training Manager J. Smith, Licensing Administrator J. Steely, Nuclear Training Manager G. Washburn, Nuclear Station Instructor - Operations K. Welchel, Simulator Supervisor C. Witherspoon, Sr. Operations Specialist
NRC personnel
N/A
Enclosure 2 SIMULATOR FIDELITY REPORT Facility Licensee: Oconee Nuclear Station
Facility Docket No.: 05000269, 05000270, AND 05000287
Operating Test Administered: June 9 - 12, 2013
This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit or inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71111.11, are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee action is required in response to these observations.
No simulator fidelity or configuration issues were identified.