ML20135E440

Discusses Administration of Exam Rept 50-285/OL-86-01 for Reactor Operator & Senior Reactor Operator Licensing & Requalification on 851105-07.Applications Should Be Submitted 60 Days Before Exam.List of Requirements Encl

ML20135E440
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Calhoun
Issue date:	08/14/1985
From:	Johnson E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Andrews R OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
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NUDOCS 8509160396
Download: ML20135E440 (3)

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AUG 141%5 In reply refer to:

Docket: 50-285/0L-86-01-Ltr Omaha Public Power District ATTN: R. L. Andrews, Division Manager-Nuclear Operations 1623 Harney Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Gentlemen:

SUBJECT:

Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Licensing and Requalification Examinations Arrangements were made for administration of examinations at Fort Calhoun Station (FCS) between Mr. Ralph A. Cooley, Chief, Operator Licensing Section, and the FCS training staff.

The written examinations are scheduled for November 5, 1985. The plant operating examinations are scheduled for November 6-7, 1985.

The facility management is responslble for providing adequate space and facilities in order to properly conduct the written examinations.

Attachment 1, " Administration of Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Written Examinations," describes our requirements for conducting these examinations. The FCS training staff has also been informed of these requirements.

A full set of applicable FCS operating procedures and iristructions is maintained and updated by NRC Region IV for use in developing license examinations. Additional information requirements will be handled on an individual basis and will not impact the examination schedule.

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

Request for information is approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Clearance Number 3050-0101, which expires June 30, 1986.

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. 9

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.Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions regarding examination procedures and requirements, please contact Mr. Stephen L. McCrory, Chief Examiner for FCS (817-860-8265),

or Mr. R. A. Cooley, Chief, Operator Licensing Group (817-860-8147).

Sincerely, 068i nal " ^ '

E. H. JCh"*"

E. H. Johnson, Chief Reactor Project Branch Attachments cc w/ attachments:

W. G. Gates, Manager Fort Calhoun Station P.O. Box 399 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska 68023 J. Fluher, Training Superintendent Fort Calhoun Station P.O. Box 399 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska 68023 ,

J. Gass, Training Supervisor Fort Calhoun Station P.O. Box 399 Fort Calhout Nebraska 68023 F._Swihel, Training Coordinator Fort Calhoun Station P.O. Box 399 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska 68023 bec-to DMB (103) bec distrib by RIV:

RPB2 Resident Inspector R. Martin, RA 1 RIV File .SectionChief(RPB) R. Denise, DRS&P R. Cooley S. L. McCrory E. Haycraft KANSAS STATE DEPT. HEALTH '

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ATTACHMENT 1 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 space is the responsibility of the licensee.

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

present in the examination room.

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

4. The facility shall arrange to have a maximum of one knowledgeable facility or contract staff member per section per examination available to review the written examination and answer key. This review shall begin after all candidates have completed the examination and all examination materials and notes have been turned in to the examiner or proctor. This review is limited to two (2) hours per exam. Any additional comments should be provided in writing to the appropriate Regional Branch Chief, not later than five (5) working days following the end of the site visit.

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

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

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