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Insp Rept 50-346/96-12 on 961104.No Violations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Licensed Operator Requalification Program Including Training Administrative Procedures,Medical Records & Requalification Training Attendance Records
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Site:	Davis Besse
Issue date:	12/10/1996
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

REGION 111

Docket No: 50-346

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Report No: 50-346/96012(DRS)

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Licensee: Toledo Edison Company

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l Facility: Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station

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Location: 5503 N. State Rte. 2

Oak Harbor, OH 43449

Date: November 4,1996

inspector: D. McNeil, Reactor Engineer

l D. Muller, Reactor Engineer

I Approved by: M. N. Leach, Chief )

l Operator Licensing Branch

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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NRC Inspection Report 50-346/96012(DRS) l

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This inspection assessed the licensed operator requalification program. The inspection

consisted of reviews of training administrative procedures, medical records, requalification

training attendance records, and requalification training materials. The inspection included

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i requalification examination. Interviews were conducted with members of the operations

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. The licensed operator requalification program was being implemented in accordance with

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i requalification training program was not completely impiemented and was identified as a l

.] significant weakness (Section 05.4).

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l Report Details

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1. Operations

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l 05 Operator Training and Qualification

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l 05.1 Ooeratina Historv

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a. Insoection Scooe (71001)

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l The inspectors reviewed the following to assess the licensed operator requalification

training program's effectiveness regarding operator performance:

e NRC Inspection Report No. 50-346/95001 (SALP 11)

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l e Various resident inspector observations and reports regarding operator

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e Licensee event reports (January 1995 through June 1996)

b. Observations and Findinas

No significant errors during the inspection period were attributable to ineffective

training. The training program provided operators with skills necessary to safely

operate the Davis Besse Station.

05.2 Reaualification Examinations

a. Insoection Scone (71001_)

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j The inspectors reviewed the f. .!owing to assess the licensee's examination material

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e Training department sample plan used to developing reactor operator (RO) l

and senior reactor operator (SRO) examinations i

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e Comprehensive written exams

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Annual operating tests (in-plant and control room job performance measures

(JPMs) and dynamic simulator scenarios)

b. Observations and Findinas

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T'ie examinations used by the facility were challenging and provided a good tool for

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evaluating operator meatsry of training objectives. All portions of the examination

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were developed at the right difficulty level. Although the written examination

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yuestions were wntten at the correct difficulty level, there was an insufficient

number of questions to make the written examination discriminating. '

05.3 Reaualification Examination Administration Practices

a. Inspection Scope (71001)

The inspectors performed the following to assess the licensee's policies and

practices regarding requalification examination administration, simulator fidelity, and

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e Observed requalification examination administration (written examination and

operating test)

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e Interviewed licensee personnel (operators, instructors, training supervisor,

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e Observed simulator performance

e Reviewed the licensee's administrative procedures

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Evaluators assigned to conduct the examination were professional in their actions )

and demeanor at all times. Evaluators conducting JPMs provided initiating cues and

prompts correctly. Some suggestions for improving JPM administration were made l

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by the Chief Examiner to the Operations Training Supervisor. Documentation of

crew dynamic simulator scenario participation and weaknesses was good. Although

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documentation of individual operator weaknesses met minimum standards, it could

be improved to provide better feedback to the individual operators. Examination

security was demonstrated in all phases of examination administration.

05.4 Recualification Trainina Proaram Feedback Svstem

a. Insoection Scone (71001)

The inspectors performed the following to assess the licensee's training program

feedback system effectiveness:

e Reviewed operator and trainer comments on the feedback system

o Reviewed recorded changes to the requalification program

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e Interviewed licensee personnel (operators, instructors, training supervisor)

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b. Observations and Findinas

The feedback system was considered a weakness in the licensee's training program.

Although instructors adequately documented individual and crew weaknesses

during the requalification period, a mechanism for evaluating the weaknesses and ,

providing that evaluation to the plant's training review committee was not

functioning. This prevented the training committee from accurately modifying the

training program to address the weaknesses that were discovered during operator

evaluations. Other portions of the feedback system, such as immediate feedback to

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operator questions during classroom and simulator training sessions, were

functioning properly.

05.5 Remedial Trainina Proaram

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The inspectors performed the following to assess the licensee's remedial training

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program effectiveness:

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Reviewed remediation training plans for one individual

b. Observations and Findinas

Due to the limited amount of available material, no significant conclusions were

made in this area.

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05.6 Conformance With Ooerator License Conditions

a. Insoection Scope (71001)

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l The inspectors reviewed the following documents to assess the facility and operator

l licensees' compliance with 10 CFR 55.531icense condition requirements:

Records pertaining to maintaining active operator licenses ;

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b. Observations and Findinas

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The inspectors reviewed operator logs and the plant watchstander proficiency list

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and determined that operators were in compliance with 10 CFR 55.53 in

maintaining active licenses.

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Medical certifications for a sample of operators were reviewed. It was determined

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that operators were in compliance with 10 CFR 55 requirements for physical

examinations.

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! 05.7 Conclusions on Ooerator Trainino and Qualification

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l It was determined the licensed operator requalification program was being

l implemented in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55 requirements. Adequate training

j was provided for the licensed operators to operate the Davis Besse Nuclear Power

l Station. Assessment and feedback on operator weaknesses to the Training Review

Council was determined to be a weakness.

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V. Manaaement Meetinas

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! X1 Exit Meetino Summary

The inspectors met with licensee representatives after the inspection on November

8,1996, to discuss the scope and findings of the inspection. During *he exit

meeting, the inspectors discussed the documents and processes rewmed by the

inspectors during the conduct of this inspection and the likely content of the final

inspection report. Licensee representatives did not identify any documents or

processes as proprietary.

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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED

Licensee

D. Irnlay, Superintendent - Operations

W..Molpus, Manager, Nuclear Training

D. Schreiner, Supervisor, ISEG

- R. Simpkins, Supervisor, Operations Training

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S. Stasek, Senior Resident Inspector

K. Zellers, Resident inspector ;

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INSPECTIDN PROCEDURES US.ED

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IP 71001 Licensed Operator Requalification Program Evaluation

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ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED

Discussed

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50-346/96005-01(DRP) . URI Inadequate documentation and guidance for Shift

Managers standing watch as the Shift Supervisor or ,

Assistant Shift Supervisor

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