ML092160358

NRC Initial Operator Licensing Examination Approval 05000368/09-302

ML092160358
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	08/04/2009
From:	Ryan Lantz Operations Branch IV
To:	Walsh K Entergy Operations
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50-368/09-302
Download: ML092160358 (4)

See also: IR 05000368/2009302

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August 4, 2009

Kevin Walsh, Vice President, Operations Entergy Operations, Inc. Arkansas Nuclear One

1448 S.R. 333 Russellville, AR 72802

SUBJECT: ARKANSAS NUCLEAR ONE, UNIT 2 - NRC INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION APPROVAL 05000368/2009302

Dear Mr. Walsh:

The purpose of this letter is to confirm the final arrangements for the upcoming operator licensing examinations at Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2.

The NRC has completed its review of the operator license applications submitted in connection

with this examination and separately provided a list of approved applicants to Clay Simpson, Superintendent, Operations Training. Note that any examination waivers and application denials have been addressed in separate correspondence.

The NRC has approved the subject examinations and hereby authorizes you to administer the

written examination in accordance with NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1, on August 7, 2009. The NRC staff will administer the operating tests during the week of August 10, 2009. This examination has undergone extensive review by my staff and representatives responsible for licensed operator training at your facility. Based on this review, I have concluded that the examination meets the guidelines of NUREG-1021 for content, operational, and discrimination validity. By administering this examination, you also agree that it meets NUREG-1021 guidelines, and is appropriate for measuring the qualifications of licensed operator applicants at your facility. If you determine that this examination is not appropriate for licensing operators at your facility, do not administer the examination and contact me at (817) 860-8159.

Please contact your Chief Examiner, Brian Larson, at (817) 860-8172, if you have any questions or identify any errors or changes in the license level (RO or SRO) or type of examination (partial or complete written examination and/or operating test) specified for each applicant.

Sincerely,

/RA/ Ryan E. Lantz, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety

UNITED STATESNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONREGION IV612 EAST LAMAR BLVD, SUITE 400ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-4125

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Dockets: 50-313; 50-368 Licenses: DPR-51; NPF-6

Enclosure: ES-201-4

cc w/enclosure:

Clay Simpson, Superintendent, Operations Training Entergy Operations, Inc. 1448 S.R. 333 Russellville, AR 72802

cc w/o enclosure Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Entergy Operations, Inc. P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995

Vice President, Oversight Entergy Operations, Inc. P.O. Box 31995 Jackson, MS 39286-1995

Manager, Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc. Arkansas Nuclear One 1448 SR 333

Russellville, AR 72802

Associate General Counsel Entergy Nuclear Operations P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, MS 39286-1995

Senior Manager, Nuclear Safety & Licensing Entergy Operations, Inc. P.O. Box 31995

Jackson, MS 39286-1995

Chief, Radiation Control Section Arkansas Department of Health 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 30 Little Rock, AR 72205-3867

Pope County Judge Pope County Courthouse 100 West Main Street Russellville, AR 72801

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Section Chief, Division of Health Emergency Management Section Arkansas Department of Health 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 30 Little Rock, AR 72205-3867

David E. Maxwell, Director Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, Bldg. 9501 Camp Joseph T. Robinson North Little Rock, AR 72199

Chief, Technological Hazards Branch FEMA Region VI 800 North Loop 288 Federal Regional Center Denton, TX 76209

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