IR 05000416/2026301
| ML26007A298 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Grand Gulf  |
| Issue date: | 01/08/2026 |
| From: | Brian Tindell NRC/RGN-IV/DORS/OB |
| To: | Kapellas B Entergy Operations |
| References | |
| 50-416/26-301 | |
| Download: ML26007A298 (0) | |
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January 08, 2026
SUBJECT:
GRAND GULF NUCLEAR STATION - NRC INITIAL OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION APPROVAL 05000416/2026301
Dear Mr. Kapellas:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm the final arrangements for the upcoming operator licensing examination at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its review of the operator license applications submitted in connection with this examination and separately provided a list of approved applicants to Angela Blair, Supervisor, Operations Training. Note that examination excusals have been addressed in separate correspondence.
The NRC has approved the subject examination and hereby authorizes you to administer the written examination in accordance with NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 12, on January 20, 2026. The NRC staff will administer the operating test during the week of January 12, 2026. This examination has undergone extensive review by my staff and the representatives responsible for licensed operator training at your facility. Based on this review, I have concluded that the examination meets the guidelines of NUREG-1021 for content, operational, and discrimination validity. By administering this examination, you also agree that it meets NUREG-1021 guidelines and is appropriate for measuring the qualifications of licensed operator applicants at your facility. If you determine that this examination is not appropriate for licensing operators at your facility, do not administer the examination and contact me at 817-200-1159.
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
1600 E. LAMAR BLVD ARLINGTON, TX 76011-4511 Please contact Russell Williams, chief examiner, at 817-200-1160 if you have any questions or identify any errors or changes in the license level (RO or SRO) or type of examination (partial or complete written examination and/or operating test) specified for each applicant approved to take the examination.
Sincerely, Brian Tindell, Acting Branch Chief, Operations Branch Division of Operating Reactor Safety Docket No. 50-416 License No. NPF-29 Electronic Distribution via LISTSERV Signed by Tindell, Brian on 01/08/26
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