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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20211Q4001999-09-0707 September 1999 Forwards Final Version of Nuclear Science Ctr TS Pending Official Approval from Nrc.Revised TS Simply Incorporates Changes That Were Proposed in Previous Ltrs with Exception of Minor Mod ML20209F0171999-07-0909 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/99-201 on 990608-10.No Safety or Noncompliance Concerns Identified.Various Aspects of Reactor Health Physics & Safeguards Programs Inspected ML20195J4391999-06-10010 June 1999 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-128/OL-99-01 Administered During Wk of 990405 to Employees of Facility Who Had Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M Univ Reactor ML20195J9881999-06-10010 June 1999 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Texas A&M Univ on 990405-06.Without Encl ML20205R2391999-04-14014 April 1999 Informs That DOE Was Unable to Fund Conversion of Tx A&M Univ Nuclear Science Center Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel in FY98 ML20202J6071999-02-0404 February 1999 Advises of Arrangements Made with a Sanchez for Administration of Operator Licensing Exam Wk of 990329. Forwards Ref Matl for RSO & RO Licensing Exam,Administration of Written Exam & Procedures for Administration of Exam ML20197H0921998-12-0808 December 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/97-201 on 971103-05 & 981102-05.No Significant Safety Issues Were Identified & No Reply Required ML20155A4221998-10-22022 October 1998 Forwards Comment on Rev to Nuclear Science Center Physical Security Plan Submitted by Ltr Dtd 980916.Use Guidance Provided in Reg Guide 5.59 to Address Development of Rev to Security Plan in Response to Comments ML20154L2231998-10-14014 October 1998 Forwards RO License Certificate for CM Lemons,Newly Licensed Individual at Texas A&M Univ ML20153C9791998-09-22022 September 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Texas A&M Univ on 980914.Without Encl ML20154F5391998-09-22022 September 1998 Forwards Inital Exam Rept 50-128/OL-98-02 Administered During Week of 980914 to Employee of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M Univ Reactor ML20153B7501998-09-16016 September 1998 Informs That Nuclear Science Ctr Has Reviewed & Revised Physical Security Plan to Fully Implement NRC Comments & Recommendations,With Exception of One General Comment. Encl Withheld ML20237D6541998-08-20020 August 1998 Discusses Arrangements Made W/A Sanchez,For Administration of Operating Licensing Exams at Texas A&M Univ During Wk of 980914.Matl Furnished for Exam Administered in May 1998 Will Be Used ML20236Q3181998-07-0909 July 1998 Forwards Comments Re Rev to Nuclear Science Ctr Physical Security Plan.Comments Requested to Be Included in Rev to Plan ML20236N0041998-06-22022 June 1998 Forwards SRO Certificates to B Correll,P Pratt & J Stone. W/O Encls ML20249A6101998-06-12012 June 1998 Informs That During Week of 980525,NRC Administered Initial Exam to Employees of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M University Reactor ML20249A6291998-06-12012 June 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Texas A&M Univ on 980526-28.W/o Encl ML20249A6081998-06-11011 June 1998 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re 980126 Application for Amend to Texas A&M Triga Research Reactor License Dealing W/Production of I-125 ML20217M7531998-03-30030 March 1998 Informs That DOE Will Be Unable to Fund Conversion of Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel in FY97,IAW 10CFR50.64 ML20217F1801998-03-24024 March 1998 Informs That Ltr Submitted W/Nuclear Science Reactor Physical Security Plan Failed to Mention That Changes to Plan Do Not Reduce Effectiveness of Plan & Plan Submitted IAW 10CFR50.90 ML20217Q0831998-03-0202 March 1998 Forwards Nuclear Science Ctr Physical Security Plan.Changes on Copy Designated by Black Vertical Lines in Right Margin. Encl Withheld ML20203J0521998-02-25025 February 1998 Informs That Data Contained in Pages 2,3 & 4 of License Amend Application Submitted by Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20202G2151998-02-0808 February 1998 Requests That Specific Parts of SE Accompanying 980126 Request for Amend to TS Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Per 10CFR9.17 & 10CFR2.790 ML20199K5241998-01-29029 January 1998 Forwards Revised Ts,Including Minor Changes Made to Sections 3.5.2,6.6.1.f.1 & 6.6.2 ML20199J2841998-01-29029 January 1998 Transmits SRO License Certificate to Th Fisher.W/O Encl ML20199D7801998-01-23023 January 1998 Forwards Revised Safeguard Contingency Plan for Nuclear Science Ctr at Tx A&M Univ,Per 10CFR50.54(p).Changes Do Not Reduce Effectiveness of Security Plan.W/O Encl ML20199C1941997-11-13013 November 1997 Forwards Senior Reactor Operator License Certificates to AB Caldwell & Bk Correll.W/O Encl ML20199B2141997-11-0303 November 1997 Confirms Arrangements Between W Eresian & a Sanchez for Administration of Operator Licensing Exam.Final Applications Certifying Training Must Be Completed & Submitted at Least 14 Days Before First Exam Date ML20211A7141997-09-17017 September 1997 Forwards Signed Amend 19 to Indemnity Agreement E-12 ML20216E9741997-09-0404 September 1997 Forwards Results of Operators Initial Exam Conducted at Facility on 970825-26.W/o Encl IR 05000128/19970011997-08-11011 August 1997 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/97-01 on 970317-21.Revised NOV Re Violation E,Concerning Failure to Survey Encl ML20149F3461997-07-15015 July 1997 Forwards Amend 19 to Indemnity Agreement E12,amend 14 to License R-83 & Se.Amend Modifies License Conditions to Allow Greater Flexibility in Possession & Storage of Radioactive Matls Used to Support Research & Development within Site ML20141C6271997-06-16016 June 1997 Responds to NRC Ltr Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/97-01 on 970317-21.Corrective Actions:Requalification Program Implementation Responsibility Has Been Assigned to Individual Designated as Reactor Administrative Assistant ML20140D2811997-06-0404 June 1997 Informs of Arrangements Made for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams for Wk of 970825.Ref Matls for Exam,Facility Review of Written Exams,Administration of Written Exams & Procedures for Administration of Written Exams Encl ML20148F1151997-05-29029 May 1997 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/97-01 on 970317-21 & Notice of Violation.Nrc Will Use Facility Response to Determine Whether Further Enforcement Action Will Be Needed.Mgt Meeting W/Nrc Scheduled for 970619 to Discuss Insp Findings ML20138C8741997-04-25025 April 1997 Informs That DOE Will Be Unable to Fund Conversion of Texas A&M Univ Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor to Low Enrichment U Fuel in FY97 ML20137Y0301997-04-16016 April 1997 Forwards Rev 4 to Nuclear Science Center Senior Reactor Operator & Reactor Operator Requalification Program ML20137T9251997-04-11011 April 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Certificate to Dj Beckel, Newly Licensed Individual at Texas Engineering Experiment Station Reactor.W/O Encl ML20137L3321997-04-0303 April 1997 Forwards Retaken Exam Rept 50-128/OL-97-01 on 970324.Exam Administered to Employee,To Operated Texas A&M Triga Reactor ML20137R4221997-04-0303 April 1997 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Facility on 970324.W/o Encl ML20137C9001997-03-19019 March 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Exam,Category B,To Be Administered to D Beckel on 970324.Pre-exam & post-exam Security Agreement Also Encl for Signature & to Be Returned W/Exam Matls ML20135D5391997-02-25025 February 1997 Requests That Indemnity Agreement E-12 Be Changed as Listed ML20147E2351997-02-13013 February 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Certificates to Listed Individuals.W/O Encl ML20135E9411996-12-0909 December 1996 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-128/OL-96-02 Administered to Employees Who Had Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M Reactor During Wk of 961118 ML20135D8671996-12-0606 December 1996 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted on 961119-21.W/o Encl ML20135E1591996-12-0505 December 1996 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp of License R-83 ML20134M7061996-11-21021 November 1996 Forwards Request for Addl Info,In Order to Complete Review of 960715 Application to Increase Power Level of Texas A&M Univ Sys Nuclear Science Center Reactor Up to 1,500 Kilowatts ML20134L6851996-11-18018 November 1996 Forwards Certificates to Two Newly Licensed Individuals at Texas A&M University System.W/O Encls ML20129A8591996-10-17017 October 1996 Informs NRC of Reportable Occurrence Re Violation of Tech Specs LCO on 961015.Automatic Ventilation Sys Shutdown Bypassed During Air Monitor Check Prior to Reactor Startup ML20129F0981996-09-27027 September 1996 Informs of Arrangements Made W/B Asher for Administration of Operator Licensing Exam During Wk of 961118 1999-09-07
[Table view] Category:NRC TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
MONTHYEARML20248C3591989-08-0101 August 1989 Advises of Reactor & Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 891030.Ref Matl Requirements, Requirements & Procedures for Administration of Written Exams & Requirements for Facility Review Encl ML20245J3411989-05-0101 May 1989 Advises That Reactor Operator Exams Scheduled for Wk of 890612.Encl Ref Matl Requested by 890512 in Order to Meet Schedule ML20154K9221988-09-20020 September 1988 Ack Receipt of & Check in Payment for Civil Penalties in Amount of $5,000.Ack Receipt of 880728 Response to Notice of Violation ML20151V0661988-08-11011 August 1988 Confirms NRC Agreement to Extend Response to 880713 Notice of Violation Until 880901,per G Sanborn 880810 Request ML20151F0291988-07-13013 July 1988 Discusses Insp Repts 50-128/88-01 & 50-128/88-03 on 880307- 09 & 0411-12 & Forwards Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in Amount of $5,000.Violations Indicate Failure to Exercise Adequate Mgt Control ML20195C2541988-06-13013 June 1988 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/88-03 on 880411-12.Violations Will Be Addressed in Separate Correspondence ML20195D6401988-06-10010 June 1988 Advises That Term Explosive Matls Used in Tech Specs Means Class a Explosives Per DOT Regulation 49FR Chapter 1. Matls Not Defined as Class a Explosives Must Be Reviewed Per Tech Spec Section 4.6 Prior to Being Placed in Reactor ML20153G1501988-05-0505 May 1988 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/88-02 on 880405-07.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20151T9401988-04-21021 April 1988 Forwards Summary of 880405 Enforcement Conference in Region 4 Ofc Re Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/88-01 ML20151L6451988-03-23023 March 1988 Forwards Amend 11 to License R-83 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Modifies Title of One Position in Organizational Structure for Station ML20148J0101988-03-17017 March 1988 Confirmatory Action Ltr 88-03 Re 880316 Conversation That Listed Actions Being Taken in Response to Concerns in Insp on 880306-09.Nuclear Science Ctr Reactor Safety Committee Will Perform Detailed Review If Neutron Diffraction Studies ML20237D4161987-12-16016 December 1987 Confirms That Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 880229.Util Should Make Available at Site Approved Ref Matl Listed in Encl 1 by 880115.Exam Requirements Also Encl ML20236G0771987-10-26026 October 1987 Confirms That Jl Pellet Will Assume Position & Duties of Section Chief of Operator Licensing Section in Div of Reactor Safety Effective on 871025 to Replace R Cooley ML20215A7111987-06-11011 June 1987 Ack Receipt of Util 870408 & 0512 Ltrs Responding to 870311 Notice of Violation & NRC 870311 & s & Informing NRC of Corrective Actions Re Violations.One Violation Withdrawn & Second to Be Reviewed During Insp ML20215D2031987-06-11011 June 1987 Informs That T Micheal Assigned as Project Manager for Facility Due to NRR Reorganization ML20209F9761987-04-28028 April 1987 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/87-01.Requests Records Substantiating That Bromine Experiment Reviewed by Nuclear Science Ctr Before Bromine Irradiated in Reactor ML20205Q6601987-03-30030 March 1987 Informs That 870224 Request to Modify Emergency Plan Changing Annual Renewal of Agreements W/Offsite Support Agencies to Multiple Yr or Open Renewal Would Decrease Effectiveness of Plan & Unacceptable ML20212P5401987-03-11011 March 1987 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/87-01 on 870112-14 & Notice of Violation.One Unresolved Item Identified in Paragraph 4.g of Rept ML20212A1821987-02-24024 February 1987 Advises That Applications for Reactor Operator & Senior Operator Licensing Exam Scheduled for 870330 Received in Timely Manner.List of Ref Matl Requirements for Exam & Requirements for Administration of Written Exams Encl ML20214M4391986-09-0404 September 1986 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/86-02 on 860729-30.No Violations or Deviations Noted.Status of Items Identified During Previous Insp Findings Examined ML20206Q2131986-08-27027 August 1986 Forwards Environ Assessment & Notice of Finding of No Significant Environ Impact Re 860711 Proposed Amend to License R-83 to Increase Mass for Fueled Experiments IR 05000128/19860061986-08-20020 August 1986 Grants 30-day Extension Until 860922 for Reply to 860722 Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty Re Insp Rept 50-128/86-06 & EA-86-105,per 860811 Request ML20211Q9701986-07-22022 July 1986 Discusses Insp on 860505 & Forwards Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in Amount of $1,250. Confirmation of Action Ltr Transmitted on 860507 & Enforcement Conference Conducted on 860521 ML20198A0661986-05-15015 May 1986 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/86-01 on 860505 & Notice of Violation.Enforcement Conference Scheduled on 860521 to Discuss Violations,Reasons & Corrective Actions.Concern Expressed Re Lack of Discipline Exhibited by Staff ML20210H9271986-03-27027 March 1986 Lists Change in Telephone Number for H Bernard,Facility Project Manager,Due to NRR Reorganization.D Tondi New Nonpower Reactors & Safeguards Licensing Section Leader. Correspondence Should Be Sent to Listed Address ML20138N0611985-12-17017 December 1985 Discusses NRC 850927 Order to Show Cause Why All Excess High Enriched U Fuel Should Not Be Removed to Secure Facility Away from Reactor Site.Consent to Order Understood, Since Hearing Not Requested,Nor Order Contested ML20133F8751985-10-0808 October 1985 Forwards Chronology of Commission Approved Physical Security Plan for Texas A&M Univ AGN-201M Reactor Facility ML20058B4721982-07-16016 July 1982 Forwards Amend 8 to License R-83.Amend Changes Tech Specs Re Administrative Organizational Controls ML20054M4011982-07-0808 July 1982 Forwards IE Insp Rept 50-128/82-01 on 820604.No Noncompliance Noted ML20054L3881982-06-16016 June 1982 Ltr to All Research & Test Reactor Licensees Requesting That Reg Guide 2.6 (for Comment) & ANSI/ANS-15.16 (Draft II Dtd 811129) Be Used to Meet Requirement of Final Amend to 10CFR50.54(r) Re Emergency Planning.Fr Notice Encl ML20137G4721971-06-23023 June 1971 Advises That Presence & Irradiation of Explosives in Reactor Must Be Evaluated Due to Potential for Damage to Reactor. Evaluation Requested Establishing Operating Restrictions,Max Quantity of Explosives Allowed in Facility & Form 1989-08-01
[Table view] Category:OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20209F0171999-07-0909 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/99-201 on 990608-10.No Safety or Noncompliance Concerns Identified.Various Aspects of Reactor Health Physics & Safeguards Programs Inspected ML20195J4391999-06-10010 June 1999 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-128/OL-99-01 Administered During Wk of 990405 to Employees of Facility Who Had Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M Univ Reactor ML20195J9881999-06-10010 June 1999 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Texas A&M Univ on 990405-06.Without Encl ML20202J6071999-02-0404 February 1999 Advises of Arrangements Made with a Sanchez for Administration of Operator Licensing Exam Wk of 990329. Forwards Ref Matl for RSO & RO Licensing Exam,Administration of Written Exam & Procedures for Administration of Exam ML20197H0921998-12-0808 December 1998 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/97-201 on 971103-05 & 981102-05.No Significant Safety Issues Were Identified & No Reply Required ML20155A4221998-10-22022 October 1998 Forwards Comment on Rev to Nuclear Science Center Physical Security Plan Submitted by Ltr Dtd 980916.Use Guidance Provided in Reg Guide 5.59 to Address Development of Rev to Security Plan in Response to Comments ML20154L2231998-10-14014 October 1998 Forwards RO License Certificate for CM Lemons,Newly Licensed Individual at Texas A&M Univ ML20153C9791998-09-22022 September 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Texas A&M Univ on 980914.Without Encl ML20154F5391998-09-22022 September 1998 Forwards Inital Exam Rept 50-128/OL-98-02 Administered During Week of 980914 to Employee of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M Univ Reactor ML20237D6541998-08-20020 August 1998 Discusses Arrangements Made W/A Sanchez,For Administration of Operating Licensing Exams at Texas A&M Univ During Wk of 980914.Matl Furnished for Exam Administered in May 1998 Will Be Used ML20236Q3181998-07-0909 July 1998 Forwards Comments Re Rev to Nuclear Science Ctr Physical Security Plan.Comments Requested to Be Included in Rev to Plan ML20236N0041998-06-22022 June 1998 Forwards SRO Certificates to B Correll,P Pratt & J Stone. W/O Encls ML20249A6291998-06-12012 June 1998 Forwards Copy of Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Texas A&M Univ on 980526-28.W/o Encl ML20249A6101998-06-12012 June 1998 Informs That During Week of 980525,NRC Administered Initial Exam to Employees of Facility Who Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M University Reactor ML20249A6081998-06-11011 June 1998 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re 980126 Application for Amend to Texas A&M Triga Research Reactor License Dealing W/Production of I-125 ML20203J0521998-02-25025 February 1998 Informs That Data Contained in Pages 2,3 & 4 of License Amend Application Submitted by Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20199J2841998-01-29029 January 1998 Transmits SRO License Certificate to Th Fisher.W/O Encl ML20199C1941997-11-13013 November 1997 Forwards Senior Reactor Operator License Certificates to AB Caldwell & Bk Correll.W/O Encl ML20199B2141997-11-0303 November 1997 Confirms Arrangements Between W Eresian & a Sanchez for Administration of Operator Licensing Exam.Final Applications Certifying Training Must Be Completed & Submitted at Least 14 Days Before First Exam Date ML20216E9741997-09-0404 September 1997 Forwards Results of Operators Initial Exam Conducted at Facility on 970825-26.W/o Encl IR 05000128/19970011997-08-11011 August 1997 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/97-01 on 970317-21.Revised NOV Re Violation E,Concerning Failure to Survey Encl ML20149F3461997-07-15015 July 1997 Forwards Amend 19 to Indemnity Agreement E12,amend 14 to License R-83 & Se.Amend Modifies License Conditions to Allow Greater Flexibility in Possession & Storage of Radioactive Matls Used to Support Research & Development within Site ML20140D2811997-06-0404 June 1997 Informs of Arrangements Made for Administration of Operator Licensing Exams for Wk of 970825.Ref Matls for Exam,Facility Review of Written Exams,Administration of Written Exams & Procedures for Administration of Written Exams Encl ML20148F1151997-05-29029 May 1997 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/97-01 on 970317-21 & Notice of Violation.Nrc Will Use Facility Response to Determine Whether Further Enforcement Action Will Be Needed.Mgt Meeting W/Nrc Scheduled for 970619 to Discuss Insp Findings ML20137T9251997-04-11011 April 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Certificate to Dj Beckel, Newly Licensed Individual at Texas Engineering Experiment Station Reactor.W/O Encl ML20137R4221997-04-0303 April 1997 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Facility on 970324.W/o Encl ML20137L3321997-04-0303 April 1997 Forwards Retaken Exam Rept 50-128/OL-97-01 on 970324.Exam Administered to Employee,To Operated Texas A&M Triga Reactor ML20137C9001997-03-19019 March 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Exam,Category B,To Be Administered to D Beckel on 970324.Pre-exam & post-exam Security Agreement Also Encl for Signature & to Be Returned W/Exam Matls ML20147E2351997-02-13013 February 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Certificates to Listed Individuals.W/O Encl ML20135E9411996-12-0909 December 1996 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-128/OL-96-02 Administered to Employees Who Had Applied for License to Operate Texas A&M Reactor During Wk of 961118 ML20135D8671996-12-0606 December 1996 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted on 961119-21.W/o Encl ML20135E1591996-12-0505 December 1996 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp of License R-83 ML20134M7061996-11-21021 November 1996 Forwards Request for Addl Info,In Order to Complete Review of 960715 Application to Increase Power Level of Texas A&M Univ Sys Nuclear Science Center Reactor Up to 1,500 Kilowatts ML20134L6851996-11-18018 November 1996 Forwards Certificates to Two Newly Licensed Individuals at Texas A&M University System.W/O Encls ML20129F0981996-09-27027 September 1996 Informs of Arrangements Made W/B Asher for Administration of Operator Licensing Exam During Wk of 961118 ML20058L3911993-12-13013 December 1993 Forwards Results for Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Facility on 931109.W/o Encl ML20058L3631993-12-0909 December 1993 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-128/OL-93-03 Administered During Wk of 931108 ML20058L3611993-12-0909 December 1993 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-128/OL-93-03 Administered During Wk of 931108.W/o Encl ML20059F9971993-10-26026 October 1993 Forwards Amend 18 to Indemnity Agreement E-12,amend 13 to License R-83 & Se.Amend Modifies License Conditions to Allow Greater Flexibility in Possession & Storage of Radioactive Matls Used to Support Research & Development ML20056E6161993-08-0909 August 1993 Requests Response to Encl Ref Matl Request for Ro/Sro Licensing Exams Scheduled for 931108.Info on Administration of Written Exams & Rules & Guidelines Also Encl ML20056C4551993-06-0808 June 1993 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-128/OL-93-02 on 930518 ML20056C1341993-03-23023 March 1993 Confirms Meeting Between Wd Reece & B Murray on 930428 to Discuss NRC Mgt Personnel Opportunity to Review & Discuss Performance Perspectives of Licensed Activities IR 05000128/19920021993-01-19019 January 1993 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-128/92-02 ML20248C3591989-08-0101 August 1989 Advises of Reactor & Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 891030.Ref Matl Requirements, Requirements & Procedures for Administration of Written Exams & Requirements for Facility Review Encl ML20245J3411989-05-0101 May 1989 Advises That Reactor Operator Exams Scheduled for Wk of 890612.Encl Ref Matl Requested by 890512 in Order to Meet Schedule ML20154K9221988-09-20020 September 1988 Ack Receipt of & Check in Payment for Civil Penalties in Amount of $5,000.Ack Receipt of 880728 Response to Notice of Violation ML20151V0661988-08-11011 August 1988 Confirms NRC Agreement to Extend Response to 880713 Notice of Violation Until 880901,per G Sanborn 880810 Request ML20151F0291988-07-13013 July 1988 Discusses Insp Repts 50-128/88-01 & 50-128/88-03 on 880307- 09 & 0411-12 & Forwards Notice of Violation & Proposed Imposition of Civil Penalty in Amount of $5,000.Violations Indicate Failure to Exercise Adequate Mgt Control ML20195C2541988-06-13013 June 1988 Forwards Insp Rept 50-128/88-03 on 880411-12.Violations Will Be Addressed in Separate Correspondence ML20195D6401988-06-10010 June 1988 Advises That Term Explosive Matls Used in Tech Specs Means Class a Explosives Per DOT Regulation 49FR Chapter 1. Matls Not Defined as Class a Explosives Must Be Reviewed Per Tech Spec Section 4.6 Prior to Being Placed in Reactor 1999-07-09
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. 1 DEC 161987 In Reply Refer To:
} Docket: 50-128/0L-88-01 Texas A&M University System Texas Engineering Experiment Station Nuclear Science Center F. E. Box 89 ATTN: D. E. Feltz, Director College Station, Texas 77843-3575 l Gentlemen:
SUBJECT:
OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS AT TAMU NSC TRIGA In a telephone conversation between Dr. D. E. Feltz, Director, and Mr. J. L. Pellet, Chief, Operator Licensing Section, arrangements were made .
for the administration of operator license examinations at the Nuclear Science' Center TRIGA reactor during the week of February 29, 1988. l In order for NRC to meet the above schedule, it will be necessary for the facility management to furnish the approved reference material listed in inclosure 1, " Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations," to the extent it is available at your facility, by January 15, 1988. Any delay in receiving properly bound and indxed reference material may result in a delay in administering the examinations. Examinations are scheduled far in advance with considerable planning to utilize limited examiner manpower and to meet the examination dates requested by the various facility licensees. Therefore, missing the January 15, 1988 deadline, even by a few days, may result in a long delay because it may not be possible to reschedule examinations for other facility licensees.
The facility management is responsible for providing adequate space and accommodations in order to properly conduct the written examinations.
Enclosure 2, " Administration of Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Written Examinations," describes NRC requirements for conducting these examinations.
The facility staff review of the written examination will be conducted in accordance with the specifications in Enclosure 3, " Requirements for Facility Review of Written Examination."
Preliminary copies of all reactor / senior reactor operator license applications should normally be submitted at least 60 days before the scheduled examination date so that the NRC will be able to review the training and experience of the candidates, process medical certifications, and issue examiner assignments.
If the preliminary copies of the applications are not received at least 30 days before the examination date, it is likely that a postponement will be necessary.
When all training and qualification requirements have been met by C:0LS4Y 0: j f4 D:DRP b JLPellet:cs JE ardo MMilloan LJCal an 12// 87
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Texas A&M University System the candidates scheduled for the current license examination, final applications with all required signatures must be received by the chief of the operator licensing section not less than one week before the scheduled examination date.
Significant differences between the preliminary and final applications may result in a candidate being removed from the examination.
This request for information was approved by the Office of Management and l Budget under Clearance No. 3150-0101, which expires May 31, 1989. Comments I on burden and duplication may be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Reports Management Room 3208, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions 1
regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact Mr. J. L. Pellet, Chief, Operator Licensing Section, at (817)860-8159.
Sincerely,
. Original Signed BY 1:.1. Odlan L. J. Callan, Director Division of Reactor Projects
Enclosures:
- 1. Reference Material Requirements
- 2. Written Exam Administration Requirements
- 3. Facility Review Requirements cc w/ enclosures:
Dr. H. H. Richardson, Director, Texas Engineering Experiment Station Texas A&M University System College Station, Texas 77843 bcc w/ enclosures distrib, by RIV:
DMB - IE42 R. Martin J. Pellet C:RPSB-DRSS J. J. Dosa, NRR, Project Manager DRP Lisa Shea, RM/ALF RIV File MIS Coordinator RSTS Operator C:FRPS R. L. Bangart, DRSS R. Hall-DRSS RPSB-DRSS DRS TSS
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ENCLOSURE 1 REFERENCE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR / SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS 1
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- 1. Existing learning objectives and lesson plans (including training manuals, i plant orientation manual, system descriptions, reactor theory,
[ -thermodynamics,'etc.).
Training materials should include all substantive written material used for preparing candidates for initial R0 and SR0 licensing. The written material-should be inclusive of. learning objectives and the details presented during lecture, rather.. than outlines. Training materials should be identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed. Failure to provide complete, properly bound and indexed: reference material will result in canceling and rescheduling of the examinations. Training-materials which' include the following should be provided:.
o- System descriptions including' descriptions of all operationally relevant flow paths', components, controls and instrumentation.
System training' material should draw parallels to the actual procedures used for operating the applicable system.
o Complete and operationally useful descriptions of all safety-system interactions and,'where available, B0P system interactions under emergency and abnormal conditions,' including consequences of anticipated operator error, maintenance error, and equipment failure, o Training material used to clarify and strengthen understanding of emergency operating procedures.
o Comprehensive theory material that includes fundamentals in the area 1
of theory of reactor operation, thermodynamics, heat transfer and
. fluid flow, as well.as specific applications to actual in-plant components. For example, mechanical theory material should include pump' theory as well as descriptions of how these. principles actually apply to major plant pumps and the system in which they are installed (i.e., reactor coolant pumps, all ECCS pumps, recirculation pumps, feedwater and emergency feedwater pumps). Reactor theory material should. include descriptions that draw explicit ties between-the fundamental and actual operating limits followed in the plant (e.g.,
reactor theory material should contain explanations how principles relate to the actual curves use by operators to verify shutdown margin or calculate an ECP).
- 2. Procedure Index (alphabetical by subject).
33 Enclosure 1 3. All administrative procedures (as applicable to reactor operation or safety).
- 4. All integrated plant procedures (normal or general operating procedures).
- 5. Emergency procedures.(emergency instructions, abnormal or special procedures).
- 6. Standing orders (important orders that are safety-related and may supersede the regular procedures).
- 7. Fuel handling and core-loading procedures, (initial core-loading procedure, when appropriate).
- 8. Radiation protection manual (radiation protection manual or procedures).
- 9. Emergency plan implementing procedures.
- 10. Technical Specifications.
- 11. System operating procedures.
- 12. Piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical single-line diagrams, or flow diagrams.
- 13. Technical data book, and/or plant curve information as used by operators and facility precautions, limitations, and set points (PLS) for the facility.
- 14. Questions and answers that the facility licensee has prepared (voluntary by facility licensee).
- 15. The following on the plant reference simulation facility:
- a. List of all readily available initialization points.
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- b. List of all preset malfunctions with a clear identification number. I The list should include cause and effect information. Specifically, I for each malfunction a concise description of the expected result, l or range of results, that will occur on implementation should be j provided. Additionally, an indication of which annunciators are to be initially' expected should be given.
- c. A description of simulator failure capabilities for valves, breakers, indicators, and alarms,
- d. Where the capability exists, an explanation of the ability to vary J the severity of a particular malfunction should be provided, i.e.,
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Enclosure 1 1 the ability to vary the size of a given LOCA or steam leak, or the ability to cause a slow failure of a component such as a feed pump, turbine generator, or major valve (e.g., drifting shut of a main feedwater control valve).
- e. An indication of modeling conditions or problems that may impact the l l
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- f. Identification of unknown performance test failures not yet completed.
- g. Identification of significant differences between the simulator and the control room.
- h. Copies of facility licensee-generated scenarios that expose the candidates to situations of degraded pressure control (PWR), degraded heat removal capability (PWR and BWR), and containment challenges (BWR) may be provided (voluntary by facility licensee),
- i. Simulator instructors manual (voluntary by facility licensee).
- j. Description of the scenarios used for the training class (voluntary ,
by facility licensee).
- 16. Additional material required by the examiners to develop examinations that meet the requirements of these standards and regulations.
The above reference material should be approved, final issues, and so narked.
If a plant has not finalized some of the material, the chief examiner is responsible for ensuring that the most complete, up-to-date material is available and that agreement has been reached with the facility licensee for limiting changes before the administration of the examination. All procedures and reference material should be bound or IN THE FORM USED BY THE CONTROL ROOM OPERATORS, WITH appropriate INDEXES or TABLES OF CONTENTS so that they can be used efficiently.
,, s ENCLOSURE 2-REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS-
- 1. A single' room shall be provided for completing the written examination.
The location of this room and supporting rest room facilities shall be such as to prevent contact with.all other facility licensee and/or.
contractor personnel during the duration of the written examination.. If-necessary, the facility' licensee should make arrangements .for use of a suitable room at a' local school, motel', or other building. Obtaining this room is the responsibility of the facility 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 3-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 licensee 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 chief examiner and/or proctor.-
- 4. The facility licensee shall provide pads of 8 1/2- by 11-inch lined paper in unopened packages for each candidate's use in completing the examination.
The examiner shall distribute these pads to the candidates. 'The facility licensee shall provide unmarked' steam tables for candidate use as requested by the chief examiner. When requested by the chief examiner.the facility licensee shall also prepare copies of large documents (i.e., Technical Specifications, Emergency. Plan Implementing Procedures, Emergency Operating Procedures, etc.) for use by the candidates. Such requests will normally be made known to the facility licensee the working day prior to the written examination. All other reference material needed to complete the examination shall be furnished by the examiner. Candidates may bring pens, pencils, nonprogramable calculators, or slide rules into the
. examination room. No other equipment or reference material shall be-allowed.
- 5. Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers to questions.
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s ENCLOSURE 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY REVIEW 0F WRITTEN EXAMINATICHS
- 1. There shall be no review of the written examination by t*,e facility licensee staff before or during the administration of the examination. ,
Following the administration of the written examination, the facility.
licensee staff shall be provided a marked-up copy of the examination and the answer key.
- 2. The facility licensee will have five (5) working day from thi day the '
written examination is given to submit formal comments. The formal comments will be approved by the highest level of corporate ~uanagement ' >
for plant operations, e.g., Vice President for Nuclear Operations. and submitted to the Region IV office with a copy to the Section Chie,f.for .
Operator Licensing. Comments not submitted within fiee (5) working days ,
will be incorporated into the grading process on a case by case basis as!
determined by the Section Chief. No grading wiil be done until the ,
formal comments are received and resolved. If the formal comments are '
not received by the deadline, the final examination results may be i delayed several weeks since the grading may heve to be rescheduled in a later time slot.
- 3. The following information shall be provided for each individual comment:
- a. NRC question number
- b. Facility licensee comment
- c. Copy of supporting documentation (the reference may be cited if the document is held by the Operator Licensing Section) ,
NOTES: 1. No change to the examination will be made without submittal of, or proper reference to, complete, current, and s approved reference material.
- 2. Comments made without a clear, concise facili+.y licensee '
's recommendation, will not be addressed.
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