IR 05000259/2002301
| ML032380125 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Browns Ferry  |
| Issue date: | 08/16/2003 |
| From: | Ernstes M Operator Licensing and Human Performance Branch |
| To: | Scalice J Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Shared Package | |
| ML032380265 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-259/02-301, 50-260/02-301, 50-296/02-301 50-259/02-301, 50-260/02-301, 50-296/02-301 | |
| Download: ML032380125 (24) | |
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BROWNS FERRY EXAM 2002-301 50-259, 50-260, & 50-296 DECEMBER 13,16-19,2002 Exam Preparation Checklist ..................... ES-201-1 d Exam Outline Quality Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-201-2 J Exam Security Agreement ...................... ES-201-3 Administrative Topics Outline (Final) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-301-1 J Control Room Systems and Facility Walk-through Test Outline (Final) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-301-2 W'
- Operating Test Quality Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-301-3 J
- Simulator Scenario Quality Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . ES-301-4 J
- Transient and Event Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-301-5 v /
- Competencies Checklist ........................ ES-301-6 /'
/I Written Exam Quality Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-401-7 J Written Exam Review Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-401-9 +/A
~ 1 2 . Written Exam Grading Quality Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . ES-403-1 J l3. Post-Exam Check Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES-501-1 J
s-201 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES-201-1 (R8,S Facility: BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT Date of Examination: 12/13-20/02-Examinations Developed by: Facility(0perating Test) I NRC(Written Test)
Target Chief Date" Task Description I Reference Examiner's Initials-180 1. Examination administration date confirmed (C.1.a; C.2.a & b)
-120 2. NRC examiners and facility contact assigned (C.1.d; C.2.e)
-120 1 3. Facility contact briefed on security &other requirements (C.2.c) I-120 4. Corporate notification letter sent (C.2.d)
(-901 [5. Reference material due (C.1.e; C.3.c)]
-75 I 6. Integrated examination outline(s) due (C.1.e & f; C.3.d) 1-70 7. Examination outline(s) reviewed by NRC and feedback provided to facility licensee (C.2.h; C.3.e)
-45 8. Proposed examinations, supporting documentation, and reference materials due (C.l.e, f, g & h; C.3.d)
-30 9. Preliminary license applications due (C.1 .I; C.2.g; ES-202)
-14 I 10. Final license applications due and assignment sheet prepared (C.1.l; C.2.g; ES-202) 1-14 11. Examination approved by NRC supervisor for facility licensee review (C.2.h; C.3.f)
-14 12. Examinations reviewed with facility licensee (C.1.j; C.2.f & h; C.3.g)
-7 '1 13. Written examinations and operating tests approved by NRC supervisor (C.2.i; C.3.h)
-7 I 14. Final applications reviewed; assignment sheet updated; waiver letters sent (C.2.g, ES-204) 1 15. Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with-7 facility licensee and authorization granted to give written exams (if applicable) (C.3.k)
-7 16. Approved scenarios, job performance measures, and questions distributed to NRC examiners (C.3.i)
ES-201 Examination Outline Form ES-201-2 (R8,Sl)
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I a. Verify that the outline(s) fit@)the apprapriate mcdel per ES-10 ..
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(1) the tasks are distributed among the safetyfunction groupings as specified in ES-301, (2) one task is conducted in a law-Dower or shutdown conditio IIIII Author Facility Reviewer r)
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ES-301 Administrative Topics Outline Form ES-301-1 (R8. S l )
Facility: BFN Date of Examination: 12/16/02 Examination Level (circle one): X O Operating Test Number:
Administrative Describe method of evaluation:
Topic/Subject 1. ONE Administrative JPM, OR Description 2. TWO Administrative Questions
- Fuel Handling ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION A I .I ADMNISTRATIVE QUESTION A SECURITY
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ES-301 Administrative Topics Outline Form ES-301-1 (R8, SI)
=acility: A N Date of Examination: 12/16/02-Zxamination Level (circle one): RO Operating Test Number:
Administrative Describe method of evaluation:
TopiclSubject 1. ONE Administrative JPM, OR Description 2. TWO Administrative Questions ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION A I .I
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FUEL HANDLING ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTION A I S SECURITY JPM A4.1 RESPOND TO A SECURITY EVENT SURVEILLANCE TESTING JPM 120 2-SR-3.4.2.1 JET PUMP MISMATCH AND OPERABILITY RADIATION CONTROL JPM A3.12 REVIEW A RADIOLOGICAL SURVEY MAP
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ES-301Control Room Systems Form ES-301-2 (R8, SlBnd Facility Walk-Through Test Ot ne Facility: BFN Date of Examination: 12/16/02 Exam Level (circle one): RO Operating Test No.:
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B.l Control Room Systems System / JPM Title Type Code' Safety Function a. CONTAINMENT VENTILATION JPM 51F PRIMARY 5 CONTAINMENT VENTING FROM THE PRESSURE SUPPRESSION CHAMBER THROUGH FCV-84-20 b. OFF GAS JPM 116F PLACING STANDBY STEAM JET NS 9 AIR EJECTOR IN OPERATION
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c. RHR JPM 201 LOSS OF SHUTDOWN COOLING 4 d. ELECTRICAL JPM 84 ENERGIZE A UNIT % 4 KV SD BOARD VIA A UNIT 3 DIESEL GENERATOR e. RClC JPM 18F EO1 APPENDIX 5C - INJECTION 2 SYSTEM LINEUP - RClC f. MAIN STEAM JPM 35 2-01-APPENDIX 88 3 REOPENING THE MSIVs FOLLOWING A GROUP 1 ISOLATION
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g. CONTROL ROD DRIVE JPM 148F LOSS OF A CRD 1 PUMP B.2 Facility Walk-Through a. EOVRPS JPM 340 3-EO1 APPENDIX 16F AND 16G BYPASSING RHR INJECTION VALVE TIMERS I 5 b. SSI JPM 205 PERFORM 213-SSI-16, ATTACHMENT 2, SECTION 2 I
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c. EOllSLC JPM 26 2-EO1 APPENDIX 78, ALTERNATE RPV INJECTION SYSTEM LINEUP - SLC TANK I D,R I 2
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ES-301 Control Room Systems Form ES-301-2 (R8, S I )
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System I JPM Title Type Code* Safety Function RHR JPM-201 LOSS OF SHUTDOWN COOLING DAIS 5 PRIMARY CONTAINMENT VENTING JPM-51F 2-EO1 APPENDIX 12 ELECTRICAL JPM 96 PERFORM CONTROL ROOM TRANSFER OF 4KV SHUTDOWN BOARD A POWER I I
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ES-301 ODeratina Tekf Qualitv CWcklist Form ES-301-3 (R8. S I )
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initials 1. GENERAL CRITERIA a b' dl I The operating lest conforms vnlh the prewo~slyapprovea ouliinc, changes are conswen1 win sampling req-ircmenrs (e q , 10 CFR 55 45, operaIlona1impmance, safcly Lncl on ois'rlb.l on, ??
There is no day-today repetitionbetween this and other operating tests to be administered during this examinatio m The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test(s)(see Section D.1.a). Overlap with the wn'tten examination and between operating test categories is within acceptable limit ?. It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent applicants at the designated license leve . WaK-THROUGH (CATEGORY A 8 8 )CRlTERiA Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:
. initial conditions
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, references and twis, including associated procedures
. reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time critical by the facility licensee
. specific performance criteria that include:
- detailed expected actions with exact criteria and nomenclature
- system responseand other examiner cues
- statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant ii - criteria for successful completionof the task
. iaent fcalion of cnt cal steps and theor assccialca pertomanu? stanoaras
- restnclions on Ihc sequence of steps .Iapp icabie
> Tne prescr plea qLesrions m Calegory A are preaomrnant y open relerence ana meet lne cnlena in Allachmenl 1 of ES-301 Repetition from operaling lesls Lsea dLring lhe prevloLs licensing examlnal on 5 Mlnln acceplablc I m Is (30., lor tne YualWhroLqh) ana 00 no. wmprom se IcsI Inlegnw At least 20 percent of ihe JPMs on each test are newor siqnificantiy modifie . SIMULATOR (CATEGORY C) CRITERIA - - __ m e associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES-301-4 and a copy is anache ~p&
Printed Name / Signature Date I. Author 30- fl M,i)od 3 x ,,I40 t I. Facility Reviewer(') /!/'L162/
- . NRC Chief Examiner (#) I<//&4 2 1. NRC Supervisor ////V /*a 4OTE * The facility signature is not applicable for NRCdevelopedtest # independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c? chief examiner wncumence require ES-301 Ooeratina Test Qualitv Checklist Form ES-301-3 (R8. S I )
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- acility: Date of Examination: Operatir 1. GENERAL CRlTERlA The operating test conforms with the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with sampling requirements (e&., 10 CFR 55.45, operational impottance, safety function distribution). There is no day-today repetitionbetween this and other operating tests to be administered during this examinatio The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test(s)(see Section D.1.a). Overlap with the written examination and between operating test categories is within acceptable
?. it appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent applicants at the designated license leve . WALK-THROUGH (CATEGORY A & 6) CRITERIA Each JPM includes the following. as applicable:
. initial conditions
. initiating cues
. references and tools, including associated procedures
. reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time critical by the facility licensee
. specific performance criteria that include:
- detailed expected actions with exact criteria and nomenclature
- system response and other examiner cues
- statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant
- criteria for successful completion of the task
- identificationof critical steps and their associated performance standards
- restrictions on the sequence of steps, if applicable The prescripted questions in Category A are predominantly open reference and meet the criteria in Attachment 1 of ES-30 Repetition from operating tests used during the previous licensing examination is within acceptable limits (30% far the walk-throuqh) and do not compromise test integrit . At least 20 percent of the JPMs on each test are new or significantly modifie . SIMUIATOR (CATEGORY C) CRlTERlA The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with Form ES301-4 and a copy is attache Printed Name I 3. Author
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1. NRC SupeMsor LOTE ' The faci ly slgnatde s not applicaole for hRCderelopeo IeSlS 11 inoepmaenl ARC rwewer n llal items in Column c cnlef cxam ner conc.nencP req-Ired
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t-rd A L ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 (R8, S I 1 QUALITATIVE AllRIBUTES Initials a b' c#
I I I 1 Tne in I al conad ons are realist c n Inat Some cq-ipmenl andlor nsrrmentation may be 0-1 nl semce bLt II oces not C L tne ~ operators into expectco events The scenarios consist mostly of related event . Each event description consists of the point in the scenariowhen it is to be initiated the malfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event the symptomslcues that will be visible to the crew the expected operalor actions (by shin position)
the event termination point (if applicable)
,Rl No more than one non-rnechanist'c fa lLre (e 9.. p pe break) is nwrporaled nto the Scenario w 1ho.t a crcaiDle preceoinq inc oenl s.ch as a se sm'c even . Tne events are val a w Ih reqara Io phys cs ana 1ntrmwvnam:cs T(@. rs A i 6 SeqLencing ana t m ng of evenis s reasonable. ano a lows the examinalion team Io obta n complcte eva 4ai.on resuks CornmensLratc wth me scenar o otiecr vcs
? f time compress on tcchniq-es are Lsea. !he Scenano sLmmaly clearly so nalales Operators have s~ffcicntt me 'O cany u.t expectea act v.t cs wth0.l LnaLc time constraints Cues are
ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist F o r d S - 3 0 1 - 4 (R8, S I )
QUALITATIVE ATlRIBUTES Initials a b' c#
I I I The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment andlor instrumentation may be out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected event . The scenarios consist mastly of related event LA Each event description consists of the point in the scenariowhen it is to be initiated the malfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event the symptomslcues that will be visible to the crew the expected operator actions (by shifl position)
the event termination point (iiapplicable) Rlt-4 No more Inan one non-mechaninc fat ure (e.g , pipe Dreakl IS Incorporated .nto the Scenar 0 wi1ha.t a creo ble precedng 'nciaent s x h as a se;smc even rh RK The events are vatia w fh reqaro 10 phys cs an0 thennoawam c RVI eJL Sequenc ng an0 1;m ng 01 events 's reasonable, and allow lne examination team to ootain
complete eva Lation resLIIs commensurate with tne scenario ob.ect:ves i?+ cu 11. All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified using Form ES-301-6 (submit
~ Total malfunctions (5-8) Malfunctions after EOP entry (1-2) 2_ I L I ?@ Abnormal events (2-4) ' 3 , 121 Pb Major transients (1-2) 2 /II xlh EOPs enteredlrequiring substantive actions (1-2) 2 11 I Z& EOP contingencies requiring substantive actions (0-2) I I l l i?& Critical tasks (23) 3 121 ,? ES-301 Simulator Scenario Qualitv Checklist" Form ES-301-4 (R8, SI)
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I I l or inStrLmenlalion may be obi 01 the malfuncl.on(s) lhal are entered lo in't.aie the event
. ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Final Form ES-301-5 (R8, SI)
OPERATING TEST NO.:
ii Reactivity 0 NA 1 1 1 Normal 1 NA 1 1 1 SRO-U Instrument / 2 NA 5 5 5 Component Major 1 NA 1 1 2 Instructions: Enter the operating test number and Form ES-D-1 event numbers for each evolution typ Reactivity manipulations may be conducted under normal or controlledabnormal conditions (refer to Section D.4.d) but must be significant per Section C.2.a of Appendix Whenever practical, both instrument and component malfunctions should be included; only those that require verifiable actions that provide insight to the applicant's competence COUnt toward the minimum requiremen * Note: Scenar designate 3s #3 and # 4 are the primary scenarios for use, scenario designated #2 is the backup for the Browns Ferry Exam 12/0 Author:
NRC Reviewer:
ES-301Competencies Checklist Form ES-301-6 (R8, S I )
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(1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.
(2) Optional for an SRO-U.
(3) Only applicable to SROs.
Instructions:
Circle the applicant's license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evalu Author:
NRC Reviewer:
ES-401 Written Examination DRAFT Form ES-401-7 (R8, S1)
Quality Checklist ii Facility: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Date of Exam: December 13,2002 Exam Level: SRO Initial its (no more than 75 nk at least 10 percent new, ii Date Author Timothv Kolbl b. Facility Reviewer (*) NIA c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) Edwin Lea/ .
d. NRC Regional Supervisor Michael E. Ernsted /nz;r, ? ' / O M 2 Note: * The facility reviewer's initialslsignature are not applicable for NRC-developed examination # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column '"c;)I chief examiner concurrence require ES-401 Written Examination DRAFT Form ES-401-7 (R8, SI)
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Yacility: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Date of Exam: December 13,2002 Exam Level: RO Initial d is appropriatefor the Tier to which they are Date a. Author b. Facility Reviewer (*) N/A c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) Edwin Led A &
d. NRC Regional Supervisor Michael E. Ernsted Note: * The facility reviewer's initials/signature are not applicable for NRC-developedexamination ES-401 Final Written Examination Form ES-401-7 (R8, S I )
Quality Checklist C licensing exams-the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed: or the audit exam was completed before the license exam was stalted; or x t h e examinations were developed independently: or the licensee certifies that there is no duplication: or st 10 percent new, and the the actual question a. Author b. Facility Reviewer (*)
c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)
d. NRC Regional Supervisor Note: * The facility reviewer's initialshignature are not applicable for NRC-developedexamination # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column T;" chief examiner concurrence require ES-401 Final Written Examination Form ES-401-7 (R8, S1)
Quality Checklist indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate:
he audit exam was systematically and randomly developed; or he audit exam was completed before the license exam was started; or he examinations were developed independently;or Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent from the bank at least 10 percent new, and the Date a. Author b. Facility Reviewer r) N/A c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) Edwin Lea/ kd& 6 , .
H d. NRC Regional Supervisor Michael E. Emstes/ <-' /a Note: * The facility reviewer's initials/signature are not applicable for NRC-developed examination # Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column 'c;" chief examiner Concurrence require ES-403 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 (R8, S I )
Quality Checklist Facility: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Date of Exam: 12/13/02 Exam Level: ROlSRO I ,Initials, Applicants' scores checked for addition errors I Grading for all borderline cases (80% +I- 2%) reviewed in lmL 1 All other failina examinations checked to ensure that grades I , 4 Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of a. Grader -,/*
Timothy C. Kolb I LLr&--/-L343 b. Facility Reviewerr) NA c. NRC Chief Examiner (*) Edwin Lea /
d. NRC Supervisor (*) Michael E. Ernstes / //7/0 3
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(*) The facility reviewer's signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC; two independent NRC reviews are require ES-501 Post-Examination Check Sheet Form ES-501-1 (R8, S I )
ii Browns Ferry Exam December 13-25,200 I, I Task Description I Date ComDlete I Facility written exam comments or graded exams received and verified complete I /
I Facility written exam comments reviewed and incorporated and NRC grading completed, if necessary // 7/)3 I
Operating tests graded by NRC examiners NRC Chief examiner review of written exam and operating test grading completed //7/DJ I1) .
Responsible supervisor review completed Management (licensing official) review completed I
I II License and denial letters mailed //23/6 3 Facility notified of results //23/03 I / I I .
Examination report issued (refer to NRC MC 0610)
Reference material returned after final resolution of any I
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