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Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEARML20217P6801999-10-26026 October 1999 Informs That Effective 991026,SW Holmes Will Be NRC Inspector for Facility at Iowa State Univ,Due to Retirement of Previously Assigned Inspector ML20211J4131999-09-0101 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-116/99-201 on 990810-12.No Violations Noted ML20210N5601999-08-0505 August 1999 Informs That Rh Estwick,License SOP 70166,has Resigned Position as RO at IA State Univ Following Completion of Academic Program ML20202C8981999-01-26026 January 1999 Ack Receipt of SE Wendt ,Forwarding Rev to Iowa State Univ UTR-10 Reactor EP Under Provisions of 10CFR50.54. NRC Approval Not Needed Based on Determination That Changes Do Not Decrease EP Effectiveness ML20206S0501999-01-22022 January 1999 Forwards Revised Tech Specs,Reflecting Change in Facility Operating Status as Possession Only License,Per 990121 Telcon with NRC ML20198R2131999-01-0606 January 1999 Requests Issuance of Decommissioning Order for UTR-10 Reactor.Decommissioning Plan,Characterization Rept,Ltr of Intent & Environ Rept,Encl as Supporting Documentation ML20198R2301999-01-0404 January 1999 Forwards Environ Rept Prepared in Preparation for Proposed Decommissioning of UTR-10 Reactor,Per 10CFR51.21 ML20198L6571998-12-28028 December 1998 Forwards Complete Text of TSs for UTR-10 Reactor Facility Which Are Being Updated to Reflect Change in Facility Operating Status ML20198R2211998-12-21021 December 1998 Submits Revised Cost Estimate for Decommissioning UTR-10 Reactor ML20196B1581998-11-23023 November 1998 Informs of Completion of Review of Iowa State Research RO Requalification Program Submitted by Wendt in . Program Meets Requirements & Considered Acceptable. Implementation of Approved Program Should Begin Immediately ML20195F4761998-09-30030 September 1998 Forwards Copy of IA State Univ Revised Licensed Operator Requalification Program Which Is Being Provided for NRC Approval,Per 10CFR50.59.Revised Program Reflects That UTR-10 Reactor Has Permanently Ceased Reactor Operations ML20154A7991998-09-28028 September 1998 Informs That Licensee Has Chosen Decon Decommissioning Alternative & Will Proceed with Dismantling UTR-10 Reactor as Soon as Possible.Description Decommissioning Plan, Discussed ML20154K3621998-07-17017 July 1998 Requests Assistance in Determining New Route for Iowa State Univ to Use to Transport LEU Fuel to Savannah River Site ML20217A4371998-04-16016 April 1998 Informs of Intent to Cease Operating UTR-10 Nuclear Reactor No Later than 980515.Licensee Plans to Remove LEU Fuel from Reactor & Place Fuel Into Storage Pits by 980630 ML20217H2871998-03-30030 March 1998 Forwards Amend 12 to License R-59 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Revises TS to Clarify Grace Periods Associated W/Surveillance & Maint Intervals ML20217F4061998-03-18018 March 1998 Provides Advance Notification of Second of 2 Shipments of Spent Nuclear Fuel Consisting of Quantity of SNM of Moderate Strategic Significance.Info Required by 10CFR73.72 Provided on Encl Shipment Id Form ML20217N6811998-03-0303 March 1998 Provides Advance Notification of Shipment of Spent Nuclear Fuel.Info Required by 10CFR73.72 Provided on Encl Shipment Id Form ML20202F7211998-02-10010 February 1998 Forwards Rev to Request for Update of TS Which Was Submitted on 971222.Rev Is Result of Several Telcons W/T Michaels & Is Submitted for Approval ML20198Q6271998-01-0606 January 1998 Forwards Revised Licensed Operator Requalification Program for NRC Approval,Per 10CFR50.59.W/explanation for Changes ML20197G3491997-12-23023 December 1997 Notifies That TE Draur Has Resigned Position at Iowa State Univ Following Completion of Academic Program ML20197H9761997-12-22022 December 1997 Forwards Three Copies of Updated TS Section 1.0, Definitions, for Approval.Explanation of Changes Provided & Additions Are Underlined ML20211J4731997-10-0202 October 1997 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp of R-059 ML20216H0421997-09-0808 September 1997 Forwards Response to NRC Re Violations Noted in Insp of License R-059 on 970721-25.Corrective Actions:Last Three Required Surveillance Activities Were Completed on 970108 ML20210M7961997-08-18018 August 1997 Forwards Insp Rept 50-116/97-201 on 970721-25 & Nov. Violations of Concern Because of Apparent Failure to Properly Assure,At Specified Frequencies,That Certain Safety Sys Were Operable as Required Prior to Reactor Operation ML20148C9891997-05-12012 May 1997 Notifies That Sf Wagner Resigned Position at Iowa State Univ Following Completion of Academic Program ML20135C0871997-02-24024 February 1997 Forwards Certificate for Listed Newly Licensed Individual. W/O Encl ML20135C1321997-02-24024 February 1997 Forwards Certificates for Newly Licensed Individuals at Iowa State University.W/O Encl ML20134B2921997-01-27027 January 1997 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Iowa State Univ on 970113.W/o Encl ML20133E5891997-01-0909 January 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Exam to Be Administered on 970113 & Copy of Guidelines for Guidance in Administering Exam.W/O Encl ML20132D9031996-12-16016 December 1996 Ack Receipt of Ltr Dtd 960924,transmitting Changes to Physical Security Plan Identified as Rev 4 to IA State Univ Reactor Security Plan Submitted,Per 10CFR50.54(p) ML20132H1621996-12-16016 December 1996 Informs of Resignation of Jo Oftelie,License SOP 70167 ML20132B0441996-12-13013 December 1996 Forwards Amend 11 to License R-59 & Safety Evaluation. Amend Revises TS to Include Change in Definition of Term Confident Secured & Change Administrative Control Section ML20135D2611996-12-0404 December 1996 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Emergency Plan for Iowa State Univ Research Reactor Facility Submitted Under Provisions of 10CFR50.54(q) ML20133H2611996-11-0707 November 1996 Informs That Proposed Shipment of Spent Nuclear Fuel by Iowa State Univ Commencing 961112 Has Been Postponed ML20134K1971996-11-0707 November 1996 Informs That Proposed Shipment of Spent Nuclear Fuel by Licensee Commencing 961112 Has Been Postponed ML20134J1801996-10-30030 October 1996 Informs of Impending Shipment of Spent Nuclear Fuel by Iowa State Univ.Info Required by 10CFR73.72 Encl ML20134J2061996-10-30030 October 1996 Informs of Impending Shipment of Spent Nuclear Fuel & Attaches Info Required by 10CFR73.72.W/o Encl ML20134L8321996-10-10010 October 1996 Forwards Drawings & Revisions to Tech Spec Definition Section ML20128F5911996-10-0202 October 1996 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-116/OL-96-02 Conducted on 960923 ML20129E3761996-09-24024 September 1996 Forwards Physical Security Plan,Update 4 for IA State Univ Reactor Facility.Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR50.54(p)(2) ML20117G7261996-08-27027 August 1996 Submits Update of 3 Necessary Changes to TS for IA State Univ Reactor Facility,Suggested by NRC During Last Insp,For NRC Approval ML20101C9711996-03-13013 March 1996 Informs That Effective 960216 Jt Adams Resigned & Interim Reactor Manager SE Wendt Was Appointed by Dean of Engineering ML20101E6431996-03-13013 March 1996 Notifies NRC That Licensed Operator SOP70017,JT Adams Resigned Position at IA State Univ ML20100N2611996-02-28028 February 1996 Forwards Info Requesting Extension to Original Route Approval IAW 10CFR73,for Shipment of Irradiated Fuel Elements.Approval Expires 960420 ML20095J4101995-12-20020 December 1995 Forwards Update 3 to Physical Security Plan.Plan Withheld ML20094P8711995-11-0606 November 1995 Forwards Revised Licensed Operator Requalification Program for NRC Approval,Per 10CFR50.59.Paragraphs Changed from 950531,version Underlined ML20085E5181995-06-12012 June 1995 Provides Notification of Change of Rso.Effective 950608, Kc Kerns Added to Staff & Will Be Serving as RSO for Iowa State Univ.Resume of Kerns Encl ML20084V1871995-05-31031 May 1995 Forwards Requalification Program for Licensed Operators of UTR-10 Facility for NRC Approval Per 10CFR50.59 ML20078H9221995-01-30030 January 1995 Notifies of Resignation of Listed RO from Position at Iowa State Univ Following Completion of Academic Program ML20059L4151994-01-25025 January 1994 Forwards Insp Rept 50-116/94-02 on 940110-11.No Violations Noted 1999-09-01
[Table view] Category:NRC TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
MONTHYEARML20059N6361990-10-0101 October 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-116/90-01 on 900911-13.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20059J8961990-09-12012 September 1990 Forwards Order Modifying License R-59,Amend 8,converting Training Reactor from High to Low Enriched U & Allowing Possession,But Not Separation of SNM Produced by Operation of Reactor ML20059G1031990-09-0505 September 1990 Forwards Exam Rept 50-116/OL-90-01 on 900719 & 20 ML20248D5291989-09-27027 September 1989 Forwards Exam Rept 50-116/OL-89-01 Administered on 890823 & 24 ML20245L6841989-08-15015 August 1989 Advises That 890807 Update 1 to Physical Security Plan Meets Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p) & Acceptable ML20247G2551989-05-17017 May 1989 Forwards Safeguards Insp Rept 50-116/89-01 on 890508-09.No Violations Noted ML20247D4761989-05-17017 May 1989 Forwards Matl Control & Accountability Safeguards Insp Rept 50-116/89-02 on 890508 & 09.No Violations Noted ML20246F9001989-05-0303 May 1989 Requests That Ref Matls Listed in Encl Be Provided for Operator & Senior Operator Licensing Exam Scheduled for Wk of 890821 ML20207M2881988-10-12012 October 1988 Advises That 880826 Request to Extend Submission of High to Low Enrichment Conversion Application to 881130,acceptable ML20195D5871988-06-10010 June 1988 Extends Deadline for Submittal of Application for Conversion from High to Low Enriched U Until 880831,in Response to 880518 Request ML20148C1631988-03-17017 March 1988 Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-116/88-01 on 880209-10.No Violations Noted ML20234E8221987-06-26026 June 1987 Forwards Exam Rept 50-116/OLS-87-01 of Exam Administered on 870602-04.Exam & Answer Key Also Encl ML20215D6871987-06-11011 June 1987 Informs of Recent Reorganization of Nrr.Ofc Now Standardization & Non-Power Reactor Project Directorate, Under Div of Reactor Projects Iii,Iv,V & Special Projects, NRR ML20206U3121987-04-20020 April 1987 Ack Receipt of Proposed Schedule for Conversion of Reactor from High Enriched to Low Enriched U,Submitted Per 10CFR50.64(c)(2)(i).Requests That TS Michaels Be Informed of Any Changes or Updates to Proposed Schedule ML20205C1461987-03-13013 March 1987 Advises of 870416 Public Meeting W/Nrr & Region III Representatives in Rosemont,Il to Discuss Rev to 10CFR55, Operators Licenses & Implementation of Rev.Meeting Agenda Encl ML20212A3011987-02-26026 February 1987 Informs That Written & Oral Operator & Senior Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 870601.Ref Matls Listed on Encl 1 Should Be Submitted by 870401.Requirements for Conducting Exams Also Encl ML20207B2761986-11-0505 November 1986 Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-116/86-01 on 861021-24. No Violation Noted ML20214M4591986-09-0808 September 1986 Forwards Exam Rept 50-116/OL-86-01 of Exams Administered on 860819-21 ML20199F1631986-06-19019 June 1986 Requests Ref Matl Listed in Encl for Operator/Senior Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 860818 by 860707.Requirements for Conducting Exams & Rules & Guidance for Exam Also Encl ML20154R4031986-03-26026 March 1986 Advises of NRR Reorganization.Telephone Number of J Dosa Changed.D Tondi New Section Leader for Nonpower Reactors & Safeguards Licensing Section.Correspondence Should Be Addressed to Nrc,Attention Document Control Desk ML20137S4981986-02-11011 February 1986 Forwards Revised NRC Form 398 Requiring All Info to Be Completed in Total W/Each new,renewal,upgrade,multi-unit & Reapplication Operator License Submittal.W/O Encls 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 1990-09-05
[Table view] Category:OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20217P6801999-10-26026 October 1999 Informs That Effective 991026,SW Holmes Will Be NRC Inspector for Facility at Iowa State Univ,Due to Retirement of Previously Assigned Inspector ML20211J4131999-09-0101 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-116/99-201 on 990810-12.No Violations Noted ML20202C8981999-01-26026 January 1999 Ack Receipt of SE Wendt ,Forwarding Rev to Iowa State Univ UTR-10 Reactor EP Under Provisions of 10CFR50.54. NRC Approval Not Needed Based on Determination That Changes Do Not Decrease EP Effectiveness ML20196B1581998-11-23023 November 1998 Informs of Completion of Review of Iowa State Research RO Requalification Program Submitted by Wendt in . Program Meets Requirements & Considered Acceptable. Implementation of Approved Program Should Begin Immediately ML20217H2871998-03-30030 March 1998 Forwards Amend 12 to License R-59 & Safety Evaluation.Amend Revises TS to Clarify Grace Periods Associated W/Surveillance & Maint Intervals ML20211J4731997-10-0202 October 1997 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp of R-059 ML20210M7961997-08-18018 August 1997 Forwards Insp Rept 50-116/97-201 on 970721-25 & Nov. Violations of Concern Because of Apparent Failure to Properly Assure,At Specified Frequencies,That Certain Safety Sys Were Operable as Required Prior to Reactor Operation ML20135C1321997-02-24024 February 1997 Forwards Certificates for Newly Licensed Individuals at Iowa State University.W/O Encl ML20135C0871997-02-24024 February 1997 Forwards Certificate for Listed Newly Licensed Individual. W/O Encl ML20134B2921997-01-27027 January 1997 Forwards Results of Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Iowa State Univ on 970113.W/o Encl ML20133E5891997-01-0909 January 1997 Forwards Reactor Operator License Exam to Be Administered on 970113 & Copy of Guidelines for Guidance in Administering Exam.W/O Encl ML20132D9031996-12-16016 December 1996 Ack Receipt of Ltr Dtd 960924,transmitting Changes to Physical Security Plan Identified as Rev 4 to IA State Univ Reactor Security Plan Submitted,Per 10CFR50.54(p) ML20132B0441996-12-13013 December 1996 Forwards Amend 11 to License R-59 & Safety Evaluation. Amend Revises TS to Include Change in Definition of Term Confident Secured & Change Administrative Control Section ML20135D2611996-12-0404 December 1996 Ack Receipt of Which Transmitted Changes to Emergency Plan for Iowa State Univ Research Reactor Facility Submitted Under Provisions of 10CFR50.54(q) ML20128F5911996-10-0202 October 1996 Forwards Initial Exam Rept 50-116/OL-96-02 Conducted on 960923 ML20059L4031994-01-25025 January 1994 Forwards Insp Rept 50-116/94-01 on 940110-11.No Violations Noted ML20059L4151994-01-25025 January 1994 Forwards Insp Rept 50-116/94-02 on 940110-11.No Violations Noted ML20058F7811993-11-29029 November 1993 Forwards Amend 10 to License R-59 & Safety Evaluation. Amend Revises TS to Include Definition of Term Confinement Secured ML20056E9681993-08-0909 August 1993 Forwards Reactor/Senior Reactor Operator License Certificates for Jo Oftelie,Ml Trimpe & Wendt,Per Commission Request ML20056D2941993-07-22022 July 1993 Forwards Results for Operator Initial Exam Conducted at Iowa State Univ on 930623 ML20127L1041993-01-20020 January 1993 Confirms NRC Concurrence for Startup of Reactor as Discussed During 930114 Telcon ML20126B4221992-12-0808 December 1992 Forwards Reactive Safety Insp 50-116/92-03 on 921117-19.No Violations Noted.Nrc Concerned W/Recent Stuck Shim Safety Rod Event ML20059N6361990-10-0101 October 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-116/90-01 on 900911-13.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20059J8961990-09-12012 September 1990 Forwards Order Modifying License R-59,Amend 8,converting Training Reactor from High to Low Enriched U & Allowing Possession,But Not Separation of SNM Produced by Operation of Reactor ML20059G1031990-09-0505 September 1990 Forwards Exam Rept 50-116/OL-90-01 on 900719 & 20 ML20248D5291989-09-27027 September 1989 Forwards Exam Rept 50-116/OL-89-01 Administered on 890823 & 24 ML20245L6841989-08-15015 August 1989 Advises That 890807 Update 1 to Physical Security Plan Meets Provisions of 10CFR50.54(p) & Acceptable ML20247G2551989-05-17017 May 1989 Forwards Safeguards Insp Rept 50-116/89-01 on 890508-09.No Violations Noted ML20247D4761989-05-17017 May 1989 Forwards Matl Control & Accountability Safeguards Insp Rept 50-116/89-02 on 890508 & 09.No Violations Noted ML20246F9001989-05-0303 May 1989 Requests That Ref Matls Listed in Encl Be Provided for Operator & Senior Operator Licensing Exam Scheduled for Wk of 890821 ML20247M8271989-03-30030 March 1989 Discusses Licensee Requests for Changes to Requalification Program.Requests Include Extension of Max Time Period of 24 Months for Requalification Cycle to Account for Changes in Outage Schedules & Reorganization of Training Programs ML20207M2881988-10-12012 October 1988 Advises That 880826 Request to Extend Submission of High to Low Enrichment Conversion Application to 881130,acceptable ML20195D5871988-06-10010 June 1988 Extends Deadline for Submittal of Application for Conversion from High to Low Enriched U Until 880831,in Response to 880518 Request ML20150D8641988-03-18018 March 1988 Informs of Relocation of NRR to Rockville,Md.Official Mailing Address Still Remains Same & Project Managers Have New Locations & Phone Numbers.Ts Michaels Still Lead Project Manager for Facility & a Adams Will Serve as Backup ML20148C1631988-03-17017 March 1988 Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-116/88-01 on 880209-10.No Violations Noted ML20234E8221987-06-26026 June 1987 Forwards Exam Rept 50-116/OLS-87-01 of Exam Administered on 870602-04.Exam & Answer Key Also Encl ML20215D6871987-06-11011 June 1987 Informs of Recent Reorganization of Nrr.Ofc Now Standardization & Non-Power Reactor Project Directorate, Under Div of Reactor Projects Iii,Iv,V & Special Projects, NRR ML20214U9841987-06-0303 June 1987 Forwards Revised NRC Form 398,personal Qualifications statement-licensee & NRC Form 396,certification of Medical Exam by Facility Licensee.Forms Revised to Reflect Changes to 10CFR55 Effective on 870526.W/o Encls ML20206U3121987-04-20020 April 1987 Ack Receipt of Proposed Schedule for Conversion of Reactor from High Enriched to Low Enriched U,Submitted Per 10CFR50.64(c)(2)(i).Requests That TS Michaels Be Informed of Any Changes or Updates to Proposed Schedule ML20205C1461987-03-13013 March 1987 Advises of 870416 Public Meeting W/Nrr & Region III Representatives in Rosemont,Il to Discuss Rev to 10CFR55, Operators Licenses & Implementation of Rev.Meeting Agenda Encl ML20212A3011987-02-26026 February 1987 Informs That Written & Oral Operator & Senior Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 870601.Ref Matls Listed on Encl 1 Should Be Submitted by 870401.Requirements for Conducting Exams Also Encl ML20207B2761986-11-0505 November 1986 Forwards Safety Insp Rept 50-116/86-01 on 861021-24. No Violation Noted ML20214M4591986-09-0808 September 1986 Forwards Exam Rept 50-116/OL-86-01 of Exams Administered on 860819-21 ML20199F1631986-06-19019 June 1986 Requests Ref Matl Listed in Encl for Operator/Senior Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 860818 by 860707.Requirements for Conducting Exams & Rules & Guidance for Exam Also Encl ML20154R4031986-03-26026 March 1986 Advises of NRR Reorganization.Telephone Number of J Dosa Changed.D Tondi New Section Leader for Nonpower Reactors & Safeguards Licensing Section.Correspondence Should Be Addressed to Nrc,Attention Document Control Desk ML20137S4981986-02-11011 February 1986 Forwards Revised NRC Form 398 Requiring All Info to Be Completed in Total W/Each new,renewal,upgrade,multi-unit & Reapplication Operator License Submittal.W/O Encls ML20141N2791986-01-10010 January 1986 Partial Response to FOIA Request for Licensee Responses to NRC Show Cause Orders Re Removal of Highly Enriched U to Secure Facilities.Documents Listed in App a Available in PDR 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 ML20149K1911980-05-0707 May 1980 Generic Ltr 80-38 to All Nonpower Reactor Licensees Re NPR Physical Protection Requirements.Summary of Certain NPR Physical Protection Requirements Encl & Should Aid in Determining Safeguards Requirements Applicable to Facility 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 1999-09-01
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Iowa State University ATTN: Bernard I. Spinrad ;
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Dear Mr. Spinrad:
SUBJECT:
OPERATOR AND SENIOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS
.In a telephone conversation between Dr. Robert Williams, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hare, arrangements were made for the administration of examinations at the Iowa State University UTR-10.
The written and oral examinations are scheduled for the week of August 21, 1989.
In order for us to meet this schedule, it will be necessary for the facility to furnish the approved reference material listed in Enclosure 1, " Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations" at least 60 days prior to the examination date. Any delay in receiving approved properly bound and indexed reference material will result in a delay in administering the examinations. Dr. Williams has been advised of.our reference material requirements, the number of reference material sets that are required, and the examiners' names and addresses where each set is to be mailed.
The facility management is responsible for providing adequate space and accommodations in order to properly conduct the written examinations.
Enclosure 2, " Requirements for Administration of Written Examinations," i describes our requirements for conducting these examinations. 1
-Dr. Williams has also been informed of these requirements.
Enclosure 3 contains the Rules and Guidelines that will be in effect during the administration of the written examination. The facility management is responsible for ensuring that all applicants are aware of these Rules.
The facility staff review of the written examination will be conducted in accordance with requirements specified in Enclosure 4, " Requirements for Facility Review of Written Examinations." Dr. Williams has been informed of these requirements.
All reactor operator and senior reactor operator license applications should i be submitted at least 60 days prior to the first examination dates so that we will be able to review the training and experience of the applicants, j process the medical certifications, and prepare final examiner assignments 8905150132 890503 \
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. Iowa State University 2 after applicant eligibility has been determined. If the applications are not received at least 30 days crior to the examination dates, it is likely i that a postponement will be necessary.
This request is covered by Office of Management and Budget Clearance l Number 3150-0101 which expires May 31, 1989. The estimated average burden is :
7.7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br /> per response, including gathering, xeroxing and mailing the required material. Comments on the accuracy of this estimate and suggestions to reduce the burden may be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (3150-0101), Room 3208, New Executive Office Building, Washington D.C. 20503, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Records and Reports Management Branch, Office of Information Resources Management, Washington, D.C. 20555.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions regarding the examination procedures and requirements, please contact Elizabeth Hare at (312) 790-5291.
Sincerely, MIC$AC S!CNED. BZ CECifREY C. VLm Geoffrey C. Wright, Chief Operations Branch
Enclosures:
- 1. Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Examinations
- 2. Requirements for Administration of Written Examinations
- 3. NRC Rules and Guidelines For Written Examinations
- 4. Requirements for Facility Review of Written Examinations cc w/ enclosures:
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Licensing Fee Management Branch John A. Eure, Iowa State Department of Health R. Hendrickson, Reactor Supervisor cc w/o enclosures:
T. Michaels, Project Manager, NRR K. E. Perkins, Branch Chief, OLB R. L. Hague, Chief, DRP RIIL RIII RIII Harb J d6 ight ,
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REFERENCE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR / SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS ;
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- 1. Existing learning objectives, Job Performance Measures and lesson plans (including training manuals, plant orientation manual, system descriptions, reactor theory, thermodynamics, etc.)
A copy of the facility Job and Task Analysis (JTA), specifying the knowledges and abilities required of an operator at the facility. Each particular knowledge and/or ability will include an importance rating correlating it to ensuring the health and the safety of the public. If a JTA is not furnished, the Knowledges and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power Plant Operators, NUREG-1122 (1123) will be used to establish content validity for the examination.
All Job Performance Measures (JPMs) used to ascertain the competence of the operators in performing tasks within the control room complex and, as identified in the facility JTAs, outs'de of the control room, i.e., local operations.
Training materials should include all substantive written material used for preparing applicants for initial R0 and SR0 licensing. The written material should include learning objectives and the details presented !
during lectures, rather than outlines. Training materials should be identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed. FAILilRE TO PROVIDE !
COMPLETE, PROPERLY BOUND AND INDEXED PLANT REFERENCE MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN THE RETURN OF THE MATERIAL TO THE PERSON WHO IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CORPORATE MANAGEMENT WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANT OPERATIONS (E.G., VICE PRESIDENT OF NUCLEAR OPERATIONS). ACCOMPANYING THE MATERIAL WILL BE A l COVER LETTER EXPLAINING THE DEFICIENCIES IN THE REFERENCE MATERIAL AND THE FACT THAT THIS WAS THE REASON THE EXAMINATIONS WERE CANCELLED OR POSTPONED. Training materials which include the following should be provided:
- 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.
- Complete and operationally useful descriptions of all safety-system interactions and, where available, 80P system interactions under emergency and abnormal conditions, including consequences of anticipated operator error, maintenance error, and equipment failure.
- Training material used to clarify and strengthen understanding of emergency operating procedures.
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- Comprehensive theory material that includes fundamentals, in the area of theory of reactor operation, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow, as well as specific application to actual in plant ;
For example, mechanical theory material on pumps should components.
include pump theory as well as descriptions of how these principles
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i actually apply to major plant pumps and the. systems in which they are installed (i.e., Reactor Coolant Pumps, all ECCS pumps, Recirculation pumps, Feedwater pumps and Emergency Feedwater pumps). ]
Reactor Theory material should include descriptions that draw 1 explicit ties between the fundamentals and the actual operating I limits followed in the plant (i.e. , reactor theory material should I contain explanations how principles relate to the actual curves used i by operators to verify shutdown margin or calculate an ECP). ;
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- 2. Complete Procedure Index (including surveillance _ procedures, etc.)
- 3. All administrative procedures (as applicable to reactor operation or I safety)
- 4. All integrated plant procedures (normal or general operating procedures)
- 5. Emergency procedures (emergency instructions, abnormal or special j procedures) i
- 6. Standing orders (important orders that are safety-related and may supersede the regular procedures) '
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- 7. Surveillance procedures (procedures that are run frequently, i.e. , weekly or that can be run on the simulator)
- 8. Fuel-handling and core-loading procedures, (initial core-loading i procedure, when appropriate)
- 9. Annunciator / alarm procedures
- 10. Radiation protection manual (radiation control manual or procedures)
- 11. Emergency plan implementing procedures
- 12. Technical' Specifications (and interpretations, if available) for all units for which licenses are sought.
- 13. System operating procedures
- 14. Piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical single-line diagrams, or flow diagrams
- 15. Technical Data Book, and/or plant curve information as used by operators ;
and facility precautions, limitations, and set points (PLS) for the facility l
- 16. Questions and answers specific to the facility training program which may f be used in the written or operating examinations (voluntary by facility licensee)
-17. Additional material required by the examiners to develop examinations that meet the requirements of these Standards and the regulations.
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, The above reference material should be approved, final issues and should be so marked. If a plant has not finalized some of the material, the Chief Examiner shall verify with the facility that the most complete, up-to-date material is available and that agreement has been reached with the licensee for limiting changes before the administration of the examination. All procedures and reference material should be bound with appropriate indices or tables of contents so that they can be used efficiently. Failure to provide complete, properly bound and indexed plant reference material could result in cancellation or rescheduling of the examinations.
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d REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
- 1. A single room shall be provided for administration of the written examina-tion. 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 written examination. If necessary, the facility should make arrangement for the use of a suitable room at a local school, mote, or other building. Obtaining this room 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 applicant per table, with a three foot space between tables.
- 3. Suitable arrangements shall be made by the facility if the applicants are to have lunch, coffee or other refreshments. These arrangements shall comply with Item 1 above and shall be reviewed by the 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 applicant's use in completing the examination. The examiner shall distribute these pads to the applicants.
- 5. Applicants may bring pens, pencils, calculators or slide rules into the examination room. Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers to questions.
- 6. The licensee shall provide one set of steam tables for each applicant.
The examiner shall distribute the steam tables to the applicants. No wall charts, models, and/or other training materials shall be present in the examination room. No other equipment or reference material shall be allowed unless provided by the examiner.
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j - PROCEDURES FOR.THE ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS 1.~ ' Check' identification badges-.
2.- Pass out examinations and all handouts. Remind applicants not to review examination until instructed to do so.
y READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS VERBATIM:
During'the administration of this examination the following rules apply:
- 1. Cheating on the_ examination means 'an automatic denial of your application and could result in more severe penalties.
,, 2. After the examination has been completed, you must sign the statement on the cover sheet indicating that the work is-your own and you have not
' received or given assistance in completing the examination. This must
'be done after you complete the examination.
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
- 1. Restroom trips are to be limited and only one applicant at a time may leave. You must avoid all contacts with anyone outside the examination room to_ avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating.
- 2. Use black ink'or dark pencil only to facilitate legible reproductions.
- 3. Print your name-in the blank provided in the upper right-hand corner.of the examination cover sheet.
- 4. Fill in the date on the' cover sheet of the examination (if necessary).
- 5. You may write'your' answers on the examination question page or on a
. separate sheet of paper. USE-0NLY THE PAPER PROVIDED AND 00 NOT WRITE
-ON THE BACK SIDE OF-THE PAGE.
~ 6. If.you' write your answers on the examination question page and you need more space to answer a specific question, use a separate sheet of the paper provided and insert it directly after the specific question. D0
'NOT WRITE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE EXAMINATION QUESTION PAGE.
- 7. Print your name in the upper right hand corner of the first page of each section of your answer sheets whether you use the examination question pages or separate sheets of paper. Initial each page.
- 8. lBefore you turn in your examination, consecutively number each answer sheet, including any additional pages inserted when writing your answers on the examination question page.
- 9. .If you are using separate sheets, number each answer as to category and number (i.e., 1.04,6.10) and skip at least 3 lines between answers to 1 allow space for grading.
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9 EgE 10. Write "End of Category " at the end of your answers to a category.
- 11. Start each category on a new page.-
- 12. Write "Last Page" on the last answer sheet.
- 13. Use abbreviations only if they are commonly used in facility literature.
Avoid'using' symbols such as < or > signs to avoid-a simple transposition error resulting in an incorrect answer. Write it out.
I 14. The point value for each question is indicated in parentheses after the question. The amount of blank space on an examination question page is NOT an indication of the depth of answer required.
'15. Show all calculations, methods,-or assumptions used to obtain an answer.
- 16. Partial credit may be given. Therefore, ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION AND 00 NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWER BLANK.
- 17. Proportional grading will be applied. .Any additional wrong information that is provided may count against you. For example, if a question is worth one point and asks for four responses, each of which is worth 0.25 points, and you give five responses, each of your responses will be worth 0.20 points. If one of your five responses is incorrect, 0.20 will be deducted and your total credit for that question will be 0.80 instead of.1.00 even though you got the four correct answers.
- 18. If the intent of a question is unclear,- ask questions of the examiner only.
- 19. When turning in your examination, assemble the completed examination with examination questions, examination aids and answer sheets. In addition, turn in all scrap paper.
- 20. To pass the examination, you must achieve an overall grade of 80% or greater and at lease 70% in each category.
- 21. There is a time limit of (6) hours for completion of the examination.
(Or some other time if less than the full examination is taken).
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- 22. When you are done and have turned in your examination, leave the examination area (DEFINE THE AREA). If you are found in this area while the examination is still in progress, your license may be denied or revoked.
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. REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY REVIEW 0F WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
- 1. At the option of the Section Chief, the facility may review the written examination up to two weeks prior to its administration. This review may take place at the facility or in the Regional office. The Chief Examiner will coordinate the details of the review with the facility. An NRC examiner will always be present during the review.
Whenever this option of examination review is utilized, the facility reviewers will sign the following statement prior to being allowed access to the examination. The examination or written notes will NOT be retained by the facility.
- a. Pre-Examination Security Agreement I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information concerning the replacement (or. initial) examination scheduled for to any unauthorized persons.
I understand that I am not to participate in any instruction involving those reactor operator or senior reactor operator applicants scheduled to be administered the above replacement (or initial) examination from now until after the examination has been administered. I understand that violation of this security agreement could result in the examination being voided.
Signature /Date In addition, the facility staff reviewers will sign the following statement after the written examination has been administered.
- b. Post-Examination Security Agreement I did not, to the best of knowledge, divulge any information concerning the written examination administered on to any unauthorized persons. I did not participate in providing any instruction to those reactor operator and senior reactor operator applicants who were administered the examination from the time that I was allowed i access to the examination.
Signature /Date
- 2. Regardless of whether the above examination review option is exercised, immediately following the administration of the written examination, the facility staff shall be provided a marked-up copy of the examination and the answer key. The copy of the written examination shall include pen and ink changes made to questions during the examination administration.
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If.the facility did not review the examination prior to its administration, they will have five (5) working days from the day of the written examination to submit formal comments. If the facility reviewed the examination prior to its administration, any additional comments must be given to an examiner prior to his/her leaving the site at the end of the werk of the written examination administration. In either case, the comments will be addressed to the responsible Regional Office by the highest onsite level of corpc-rate management for plant operations, e.g.,
Vice President for Nuclear Oparations. A copy of the submittal will be forwarded to the Chief Examiner, as appropriate. Comments not submitted within the required time frame will be considered for inclusion in the grading process on a case-by-case basis by the Regional Office Section Chief. Should the comment submittal deadline not be met, a long delay in grading the examinations may occur.
- 3. The following format should be adhered to for submittal of specific comments:
- a. Listing of NRC Question, answer and reference
- b. Facility comment / recommendation
- c. Reference (to support facility comment)
NOTES: 1. No change to the examination will be made without submittal of a reference to support the facility comment. Any supporting documentation that was not previously supplied, should be provided.
- 2. Comments made without a concise facility recommendation will not be addressed.
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