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| | number = ML14052A155 | | | number = ML14227A249 |
| | issue date = 02/19/2014 | | | issue date = 08/14/2014 |
| | title = Oconee Nuclear Plant - Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000269/14-301, 05000270/14-301 and 05000287/14-301 | | | title = Er 05000269-14-301, 05000270-14-301 and 05000287-14-301; Operating Test June 9 - 12, 2014 & Written Exam June 18, 2014; Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; Operator License Examinations |
| | author name = Guthrie E F | | | author name = Guthrie E F |
| | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRS | | | author affiliation = NRC/RGN-II/DRS |
| | addressee name = Batson S L | | | addressee name = Batson S L |
| | addressee affiliation = Duke Energy Corp | | | addressee affiliation = Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
| | docket = 05000269, 05000270, 05000287 | | | docket = 05000269, 05000270, 05000287 |
| | license number = DPR-038, DPR-047, DPR-055 | | | license number = DPR-038, DPR-047, DPR-055 |
| | contact person = | | | contact person = |
| | document report number = 50-269/14-301, 50-270/14-301, 50-287/14-301 | | | document report number = IR-14-301 |
| | document type = Letter, License-Operator, Part 55 Examination Related Material | | | document type = Inspection Report, Letter |
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| {{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II 245 PEACHTREE CENTER AVENUE NE, SUITE 1200 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-1257 February 19, 2014 Mr. Scott Site Vice President Duke Energy Corporation Oconee Nuclear Station | | {{#Wiki_filter: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 |
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| SUBJECT: OCONEE NUCLEAR PLANT - NOTIFICATION OF LICENSED OPERATOR INITIAL EXAMINATION 05000269/2014301, 05000270/2014301 and | | SUBJECT: OCONEE NUCLEAR STATION - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT 05000269/2014301, 05000270/2014301 AND 05000287/2014301 |
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| 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. |
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| | 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. |
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| | Seven applicants were issued licenses commensurate with the level of examination administered. A Simulator Fidelity Report is included in this report as Enclosure 2. |
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| | 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. |
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| | In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its |
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| | 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. |
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| | Sincerely,/RA/ |
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| | Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety |
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| | Docket Nos.: 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos.: DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55 |
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| | 1. Report Details |
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| | 2. Simulator Fidelity Report |
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| | __ML14227A249___________ SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRS RII:DRS SIGNATURE EFG FOR DRL2 VIA EMAIL EFG NAME RBALDWIN DLANYI EGUTHRIE DATE 8/14/2014 8/ 13 /2014 8/14/2014 E-MAIL COPY? |
| | YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES NO YES NO YES NO Letter to Scott from Eugene F. Guthrie dated August 14, 2014 |
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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 |
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| | Enclosure 1 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION II Docket Nos.: 05000269, 05000270, 05000287 |
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| | License Nos.: DPR-38, DPR-47 and DPR-55 |
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| | Report No.: 05000269/2014301, 05000270/2014301 and 05000287/2014301 |
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| | Licensee: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC. |
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| | Facility: Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 |
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| | Location: Seneca, SC |
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| | Dates: Operating Tests - June 9 - 12, 2014 Written Examination - June 18, 2014 |
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| | Examiners: R. Baldwin, Chief, Senior Operations Examiner G. Laska, Senior Examiner D. Lanyi, Operations Engineer |
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| | Approved by: Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety |
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| | 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. |
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| ==Dear Mr. Batson:==
| | 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. |
| In a telephone conversation on January 2, 2014, between Mr. Louis Nowell, NRC Exam Team Supervisor and Mr. Richard S. Baldwin, Senior Operations Engineer, arrangements were made for the administration of licensing examinations at the Oconee Nuclear Plant. The operating test is scheduled to be administered during the week of June 9, 2014. The written examination is scheduled to be administered the week of June 16, 2014. The on-site preparatory week is scheduled for the week of May 12, 2014.
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| | Members of the Oconee Nuclear Station staff developed the operating tests and the written examination. The NRC developed the written examination outlines. |
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| | 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. |
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| | Two Reactor Operator (RO) and five Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants passed both the written examination and operating test. Seven applicants were issued licenses |
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| | commensurate with the level of examination administered. |
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| | There were no post-examination comments. |
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| | No findings were identified. |
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| | Report Details 4. OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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| | 4OA5 Operator Licensing Initial Examinations |
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| | 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. |
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| | 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." |
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| | 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. |
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| As agreed during the telephone conversation, your staff will prepare both the operating test and written examination based on the guidelines in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regional office will discuss with your staff any changes that might be necessary before the examinations are administered. Your staff has also agreed to make copies of all examination materials that are necessary for administering the examination.
| | 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, |
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| To meet the above schedule, it will be necessary for your staff to furnish the operating test outline by March 24, 2014. Mr. Richard S. Baldwin, Chief Examiner provided the written examination outline to your staff in December, 2013. The operating test will be due by April 29, 2014, the written examination will be due by April 7, 2014 and the supporting reference materials identified in Attachment 3 to ES-201 will be due by April 7, 2014. Pursuant to Title 10, Section 55.40(b)(3), of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 55.40(b)(3)), an authorized representative of the facility licensee shall approve the outline, examination, and test before they are submitted to the NRC for review and approval. All materials shall be complete and
| | 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. |
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| | 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. |
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| We request that any personal, proprietary, sensitive unclassified, or safeguards information in your response be contained in a separate enclosure and appropriately marked. Any delay in receiving the required examination and reference materials, or the submittal of inadequate or incomplete materials, may cause the examinations to be rescheduled. In order to conduct the requested written examinations and operating tests, it will be necessary for your staff to provide adequate space and accommodations in accordance with ES-402, and to make the simulation facility available on the dates noted above. In accordance with ES-302, your staff should retain the original simulator performance data (e.g., system pressures, temperatures, and levels) generated during the dynamic operating tests until the examination results are final.
| | Copies of all individual examination reports were sent to the facility Training Manager for evaluation of weaknesses and determination of appropriate remedial training. |
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| Appendix E of NUREG-1021 contains a number of NRC policies and guidelines that will be in effect while the written examinations and operating tests are being administered.
| | 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). |
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| To permit timely NRC review and evaluation, your staff should submit preliminary reactor operator and senior reactor operator license applications, medical certifications, and waiver requests (if any) at least 30 days before the first examination date. If the applications are not received at least 30 days before the examination date, a postponement may be necessary. Signed applications certifying that all training has been completed should be submitted at least 14 days before the first examination date.
| | 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. |
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| This letter contains information collections that are subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). These information collections were approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under approval number 3150-0018, which expires on April 30, 2016. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 500 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed, writing the examinations, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments on any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Information and Records Management Branch (T-6 F33), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by Internet electronic mail at infocollectsresource@nrc.gov; and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-10202, (3150-0018), Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503.
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| The NRC may neither conduct nor sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, an information collection, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
| | 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 |
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| Baldwin at (404) 997-4642, (Internet E-mail: Richard.Baldwin@nrc.gov), or me at (404) 997-
| | Enclosure 2 SIMULATOR FIDELITY REPORT Facility Licensee: Oconee Nuclear Station |
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| Sincerely,/RA/ Eugene F. Guthrie, Chief Operations Branch 2 Division of Reactor Safety
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| Docket No.: 50-269, 50-270, and 50-287, License No.: DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55
| | Operating Test Administered: June 9 - 12, 2013 |
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| | This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit or inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71111.11, are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee action is required in response to these observations. |
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| __ML14052A155____________ SUNSI REVIEW COMPLETE FORM 665 ATTACHED OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRS SIGNATURE GXSG FORRSB2 GXG NAME BALDWIN GUTHRIE DATE 2/19/2014 2/19/2014 2/ /2014 2/ /2014 2/ /2014 2/ /2014 E-MAIL COPY? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO
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Category:Inspection Report
MONTHYEARIR 05000269/20243012024-09-23023 September 2024
NRC Operator License Examination Report 05000269/2024301, 05000270/2024301, and 05000287/2024301
IR 05000269/20240052024-08-26026 August 2024
Updated Inspection Plan for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2 and 3 (Report 05000269/2024005, 05000270/2024005, and 05000287-2024005)
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
IR 05000269/20244012024-03-28028 March 2024
– Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000269-2024401 and 05000270-2024401 and 05000287-2024401
IR 05000269/20230062024-02-28028 February 2024
Annual Assessment Letter for Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2 and 3 - (NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2023006, 05000270/2023006, and 05000287/2023006)
IR 05000269/20230042024-02-13013 February 2024
Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2023004, 05000270/2023004, and 05000287/2023004; and Inspection Report 07200040/2023001
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 05000269/20230112023-08-25025 August 2023
Comprehensive Engineering Team Inspection Report 05000269/2023011 and 05000270/2023011 and 05000287/2023011
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 05000269/20230022023-07-28028 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 05000269/20224012022-08-26026 August 2022
Material Control and Accounting Program Inspection Report 05000269/2022401 and 05000270/2022401 and 05000287/2022401 (OUO Removed)
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 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 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 07200004/20210012021-08-26026 August 2021
Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Report 07200004/2021001
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
2024-09-23
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Category:Letter
MONTHYEARML24255A3322024-10-16016 October 2024
SLRA - Revised SE Letter
ML24297A6172024-10-11011 October 2024
PCA Letter to NRC Oconee Hurricane Helene
ML24269A0912024-10-0909 October 2024
Request for Withholding Information from Public Disclosure
IR 05000269/20243012024-09-23023 September 2024
NRC Operator License Examination Report 05000269/2024301, 05000270/2024301, and 05000287/2024301
ML24145A1782024-08-26026 August 2024
Issuance of Amendment Nos. 430, 432, and 431, to TS 5.5.2, Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program for a one-time Extension of the Type a Leak Rate Test Frequency
IR 05000269/20240052024-08-26026 August 2024
Updated Inspection Plan for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2 and 3 (Report 05000269/2024005, 05000270/2024005, and 05000287-2024005)
ML24220A1092024-08-0808 August 2024
– Operator Licensing Examination Approval 05000269/2024301, 05000270/2024301, and 05000287/2024301
05000287/LER-2024-001, Procedure Deficiency Results in Inadvertent Automatic Feedwater Isolation and Automatic Emergency Feedwater Actuation2024-08-0202 August 2024
Procedure Deficiency Results in Inadvertent Automatic Feedwater Isolation and Automatic Emergency Feedwater Actuation
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
ML24179A1102024-06-27027 June 2024
Submittal of Updated Final Safety Analysis Report Revision 30, Technical Specifications Bases Revisions, Selected Licensee Commitment Revisions, 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluation Summary Report, and 10 CFR 54.37 Update, and Notification
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
IR 05000269/20244012024-03-28028 March 2024
– Security Baseline Inspection Report 05000269-2024401 and 05000270-2024401 and 05000287-2024401
ML24088A3052024-03-25025 March 2024
Fws to NRC, Agreement with Nlaa Determination for Tricolored Bat for Oconee Lr
IR 05000269/20230062024-02-28028 February 2024
Annual Assessment Letter for Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2 and 3 - (NRC Inspection Report 05000269/2023006, 05000270/2023006, and 05000287/2023006)
ML24045A3062024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Michell Hicks, Principal Chief Eastern Band of Cherokee Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1,2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A2962024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to David Hill Principal Chief Muscogee Creek Nation Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A2972024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Dexter Sharp Chief Piedmont American Indian Assoc Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A3012024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Harold Hatcher Chief the Waccamaw Indian People Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A3052024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Louis Chavis Chief Beaver Creek Indians Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A3042024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Lisa M. Collins Chief the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A3022024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Joe Bunch United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Ok Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A3032024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to John Creel Chief Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of Sc Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24030A0052024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Brian Harris, Chief, Catawba Indian Nation; Re., Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A2952024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Chuck Hoskin, Jr, Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A2942024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Carolyn Chavis Bolton Chief Pee Dee Indian Nation of Upper Sc Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A2992024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Eric Pratt Chief the Santee Indian Organization Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A3082024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Ralph Oxendine Chief Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24045A3072024-02-16016 February 2024
Ltr. to Pete Parr Chief Pee Dee Indian Tribe Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24011A1482024-02-13013 February 2024
Letter to Steven M. Snider-Oconee Nuclear Sta, Unites 1,2 & 3 Notice of Avail of the Draft Site-Specific Supp. 2, 2nd Renewal to the Generic EIS for Lic. Renew of Nuclear Plants
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Letter to Tracy Watson EPA-Oconee Nuclear Sta, Unites 1, 2 & 3 Notice of Avail of the Draft Site-Specific Supp. 2, 2nd Renewal to the Generic EIS for Lic. Renew of Nuclear Plants
IR 05000269/20230042024-02-13013 February 2024
Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2023004, 05000270/2023004, and 05000287/2023004; and Inspection Report 07200040/2023001
ML24019A1442024-02-13013 February 2024
Letter to Reid Nelson, Executive Director, Achp; Re Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML24030A5212024-02-13013 February 2024
Letter to Elizabeth Johnson, Director, SHPO; Re Oconee Nuclear Stations Units 1, 2, and 3 Section 106
ML23304A1422024-02-0101 February 2024
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Exemption from Select Requirements of 10 CFR Part 73 (Security Notifications, Reports, and Recordkeeping and Suspicious Activity Reporting)
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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
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Integrated Inspection Report 05000269/2023003, 05000270/2023003, and 05000287/2023003; and IR 07200040/2023001; and Exercise of Enforcement Discretion
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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
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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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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.
