ML20195J031

Forwards Insp Rept 50-440/98-21 on 981019-22.No Violations Noted.However,Inspectors Identified Lack of Quality Control Measures in Regard to Mgt Review & Approval of Exam Matl Used for NRC-style Performance Evaluations

ML20195J031
Person / Time
Site:	Perry
Issue date:	11/18/1998
From:	Leach M NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Myers L CENTERIOR ENERGY
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ML20195J037	List: IR 05000440/1998021 ML20195J031
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50-440-98-21, NUDOCS 9811240179
Download: ML20195J031 (3)

See also: IR 05000440/1998021

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. November 18, 1998

Mr. Lew W. Myers

Vice President - Nuclear

Centerior Service Company

P.O. Box 97, A200

Perry, OH 44081

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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-440/98021(DRS)

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Dear Mr. Myers

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On October 22,1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Perry Nuclear Power Plant.

The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

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During the 1-week period covered by this inspection period, your conduct of activities i

surrounding the implementation of the licensed operator requalification program was generally

characterized by safety conscious operations and sound evaluation of licensed operator

performance. The inspectors determined that your licensed operator requalification program

was being implemented in accordance with 10 CFR Part 55 requirements.

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However, the inspectors identified a lack of quality control measures in regard to management's l

review and approval of the examination material used for NRC-style performance evaluations. '

These re!!ews were not documented for the operating test portion of the examination. In I

support of this concern, the inspectors identified a lack of appropriate evaluator cues and valid

performance standards for a number of the job performance measure checklists used to

administer the in-plant performance evaluations. The circumstances surrounding this issue are

described in detailin the enclosed report. Please note that you are not required to respond to

this letter,

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in accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its ,

enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR). I

Sincerely,

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9811240179 981118

nr.1 Signed bv Melvyn Leach /

PDR ADOCK 05000440

Q PDR Melvyn Leach, Chief

Operator Licensing Branch

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Docket No.: 50-440

License No.: NPF-58

Enclosures: 1. Inspection Report 50-440/98021(DRS)

2. Simulation Facility Report

See Attached Distribution

DOCUMENT NAME: G:DRS\PER98021.wpd *See Previous Concurrence

To recehre a copy of this document, Indicate in the t>on: *C* a Copy without attachmenvenclosure T = Copy with attachmenUenclosure *N= a No copy

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Mr. Lew W. Myers

Vice President - Nuclear

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company

P.O. Box 97, A200

Perry, OH 44081

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SUBJECT: NRC INSPECTION REPORT 50-440/98021(DRS)

Dear Mr. Myers:

On October 22,1998, the NRC completed an inspection at your Perry Nuclear Power Plant.

The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection.

During the 1-week period covered by this inspection period, your conduct of activities

surrounding the implementation of the licensed operator requalification program was gennrally

characterized by safety conscious operations and sound evaluation of licensed operator

performance. We are concerned, however, about the lack of quality control measures in regard

to management's review and approval of the examination material used for NRC-style i

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performance evaluations. These reviews were not documented for the operating test portion of

the examination. In support of this concern, the inspectors identified a lack of appropriate

evaluator cues and valid performance standards for a number of the job performance measure

checklists used to administer the in-plant performance evaluations.

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The circumstances surrounding our concern are described in detail in the enclosed report.

'

Please note that you are not required to respond to this letter. The inspectors determined that

your licensed operator requalification program was generally being implemented in accordance

with 10 CFR Part 55 requirements.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its

enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

Sincerely,

Melvyn Leach, Chief

Operator Licensing Branch

Docket No.: 50-440

License No.: NPF-58

Enclosures: 1. Inspection Report 50-440/98021(DRS)

2. Simulation Facility Report

See Attached Distribution

DOCUMENT NAME: G:DRS\PER98021.wpd

To receive a copy of this document, Indicate in the box: *C's Copy ethout attachmenvenclosure "E* = Copy wth attachmenvenclosure *N" s No copy

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NAME Bailey:Jp/sdA/ Stone b$y Durgcd fouk Leach

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Personnel Development

R. Schrauder, Director, Nuclear

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W. Kanda, General Manager

Nuclear Power Plant Department

N. Bonner, Director, Nuclear

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H. Bergendahl, Director l

Nuclear Services Department  !

Ohio State Liaison Officer

R. Owen, Ohio Department of Healtti

C. Glazer, State of Ohio Public

Utilities Commission I

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