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Initial Exam 2014-301 General Correspondence
ML14154A399
Person / Time
Site: Browns Ferry  Tennessee Valley Authority icon.png
Issue date: 06/02/2014
From: Polson K
Tennessee Valley Authority
To: Mccree V
NRC/RGN-II
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ML14155A059 List:
References
50-259/OL-14, 50-260/OL-14, 50-296/OL-14
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.1 Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 May 16, 2014 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attention: Mr. Eugene Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 FaciHty Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examinations Post Examination Response The Tennessee Valley Authority (WA) administered the final NRC Written Examination for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Training (ILT) on May 9, 2014. The supporting documentation specified by Section ES-501 of NUREG 1021, Revision 9, Supplement 1, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, for Post Examination Activities is enclosed. The enclosures content listing is provided at the end of this letter.

Analysis of the preliminary facility graded written examination results indicated that there were no examination written failures. There are no post-operating exam comments.

Victor M. McCree Page 2 May 16, 2014 The NRC Form ES-201-3, will be forwarded to the NRC as soon as it is completed.

The enclosures to this letter are considered by TVA to be of a personal nature and, as such, are requested to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

There are no commitments contained within this letter.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Dan Zieiinski, at (256) 729-2783.

Respectfully, K. J. Poison Vice President

Enclosures:

Enclosure 1 - Form ES-403-1, Written Examination Grading Quality Checklist Enclosure 2 - Graded Written Examinations (Each Applicants Original Answer and Examination Cover Sheets) and a Clean Copy of Each Applicants Answer Sheet Enclosure 3 - Questions Asked By and Answers Given to the Applicants During the Written Examination Enclosure 4 - Examination Seating Chart Enclosure 5 - Results of Written Examination Performance Analysis that was Performed Enclosure 6 - Master Examinations and Answer Keys, Annotated to indicate and Changes Made While Administering and Grading the Examinations

Victor M. McCree Page 3 May 16, 2014 JLP:SWA:CSP Enclosures bcc: (w/o Enclosure)

S. M. Douglas, LP 3R-C D. L. Hughes, POB 2E-BFN D. Laing, BET 3A-BFN M. T. Nabors, BET lA-BEN J. W. Shea, LP 3R-C P. R. Wilson, LP 3R-C C. L. Vaughn, BET lA-BEN EDMS, WT 3B-K

Enclosure I Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Form ES-403-I, Written Examination Grading Quality Checklist (See Attached)

ii i i Enclosure 2 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Graded Written Examinations (Each Applicants Original Answer and Examination Cover Sheets) and a Clean Copy of Each Applicants Answer Sheet (See Attached)

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Enclosure 3 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Questions Asked By and Answers Given to the Applicants During the Written Examination (See Attached)

Enclosure 4 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Examination Seating Chart (See Attached)

Enclosure 5 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Results of Any Written Examination Performance Analysis That Was Performed (See Attached)

Enclosure 6 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Written Examination Post Examination Response Master Examinations and Answer Keys, Annotated to Indicate and Changes Made While Administering and Grading the Examinations (See Attached)

Tennessee Valley Authorfty. Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 356092O00 April 10, 2014 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta. Georgia 30303-1257 Attention: Mr. Mark E. Franke Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos, 50-259, 50-260. and 50-296

Subject:

Final Senior Reactor Operator and Reactor Operator Applications

Reference:

1. Letter from NRC to WA, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Retake Initial Examination 0500259/2014301, 0500260/2014301, and 0500296/2014301, dated November 25, 2013
2. Letter from TVA to NRC, Reactor Operator Candidate Information Change dated August 16, 2013 in accordance with the above reference 1 letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) the Tennessee Valley Authority (WA) Is provIding final license applications for the senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operators (ROs) that are to be submitted 14 days prior to the examination date of April 28, 2014.

Enclosed are the final license applications (NRC Form 398) and Medical Certifications (NRC Form 396), for the candidates.

By the reference2V-, WA notified the NRC that Candidate . changed name to i The enclosed documentation for this individual references

Mr. Victor M, McCree Page 2 April 10, 2014 The enclosure to the letter is considered by WA to be of personal nature and as such, is to be withh&d frorflpubhc disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

There are no new regulatory comrnitrrtnts in this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter please contact Mr Michael D Gibson at (256) 729278S.

S YQ Enclosure Final (Signed) Senior Reactor Operator and Reactor Operator License Applications

Mr. Victor M. McCree Page 3 April 10, 2014 JLP: SWA:CSP boc: cw/o Enclosure)

S. M. Douglas, LP 3R-C D. L. Hughes, POB 2E-BFN C. S. Putnam, SAB 28-BFN J. J. Laffrey, LP 3R-C D. Laing, BFT 3A-BFN M. T. Nabors, BFT 1A-BFN J, W. Shea, LP 3RC C. L. Vaughn BFT IA-BFN EDMS, WT 38-K

r Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Bo< 2000, Decatur, Alabama 356092000 March 27, 2014 10 CFR 55.5 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1257 Attention: Mr. Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Preliminary Senior Reactor Operator and Reactor Operator License Applications

Reference:

1. Letter from NRC to WA, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2014301 05000260/2014301, and 05000296/2014301 dated November 25, 2013
2. Letter from TVA to NRC, Reactor Operator and Candidate Information Change, dated August 16, 2013 In accordance with the above reference 1 letter, the Tennessee Valley Authority (WA>

is providing preliminary application information that is to be submitted 30 days prior to the Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and Reactor Operator (RO) examination date of April 28, 2014.

Enclosed are the preliminary (unsigned) SRO and RO license applications (Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Form 398) and Medical Certifications (NRC Form 396),

for the candidates listed in the enclosure.

By the reference 2 letter, TVA notified the NRC that candidate hanged name to The enclosed documentation for this individual references

Mr. Victor MM.cCree Page 2 March 27, 2014 The enclosure to the letter is considered by WA to be of personal nature and as such, is to be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390(a)(6).

There are no new regulatory commitments in this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Donald C. Binkley, Jr., at (256) 729-3959.

Vice President

Enclosure:

Prehminary Senior Reactor Operator and Reactor Operator License Applications.

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Mr. Victor M. McCree Page 3 March 27, 2014 JLP:SWA:CSP bcc: (wfo Enclosure)

S. M. Douglas, LP 3R-C D. L. Hughes, P08 2E-BFN J. J. Laffrey, LP 3R-C D. Laing, BFT 3A-BFN M. T. Nabors, BFT 1A-8FN C. S. Putman, SAB 2B-BFN J. W. Shea, LP 3R-C EDMS, WT 38-K

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Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 February 20, 2014 10 CFR 55.5 10 CFR 55.49 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention: Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Submittal of Initial Operator Licensing Examination Operating Tests

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2014301, 05000260/2014301, and 05000296/2014301, dated November 25, 2013 In accordance with the referenced letter and NUREG-1 021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing the operating test, and supporting reference materials for the upcoming license examination.

The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator Licensing Written Examination is scheduled for the week of April 28, 2014. In order to meet the examination schedule, NRC requested that BFN furnish this examination material by February 24, 2014.

Mr. Victor M. McCree Page 2 February 20, 2014 Enclosed is the operating test, including the supporting reference materials, for the Reactor Operators and Senior Reactor Operators examinations.

In accordance with Title 10 of the Federal Code of Regulations (10 CFR) 55.49, and NUREG-1 021, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure examination integrity and security. Accordingly, it is requested that this letter and the enclosed documents will be withheld from public disclosure until the examinations are completed.

There are no commitments contained in this submittal. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Dan Zielinski, at (256) 729-2783.

Respectfully, K. J. Poison Vice President

Enclosure:

Operator Examination and Supporting Reference Materials Operator License Examination Scheduled for the Week of April 28, 2014

Enclosure Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Operator Examination and Supporting Reference Materials Operator License Examination Scheduled for the Week of April 28, 2014 This enclosure contains the following information:

1. A notebook containing the following:
  • ES-301-3, Operating Test Quality Checklist;
  • ES-301-4, Simulator Scenario Quality checklist
  • Operating Examination with References
2. Compact Disk containing the examination and references

I1 Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 January 10, 2014 10 CFR 55.5 10 CFR 55.49 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention: Mr. Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Submittal of Initial Operator License Examination Outlines

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to the Tennessee Valley Authority dated November 25, 2013, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2014301, 05000260/2014301, and 05000296/2014301 In accordance with the above referenced NRC letter dated November 25, 2013, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing all appropriate examination outlines and reference material in accordance with NUREG-1 021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 9, Supplement 1, Attachment 3 to ES-201, Reference Materials guidelines for Initial Licensing Examination, for the upcoming Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator License Examination.

Enclosed is the examination information supporting the Initial License Operator Examination scheduled for the week of May 5, 2014. These examination outlines were requested to be submitted by January 13, 2014, in the above referenced letter.

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Mr. Victor M. McCree Page 2 January 10, 2013 In accordance with NUREG-1 021, Revision 9, Supplement 1, Section ES-201, Initial Operator Licensing Examination Process, please ensure that these materials are withheld from public disclosure until after the examinations are administered.

There are no new regulatory commitments in this letter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Gibson, at (256) 729-2783.

Respectfully, K. J. PoIson Vice President

Enclosure:

Examination Outlines Supporting the Initial Operator License for the Examinations Scheduled for the Week of May 5, 2014

Enclosure Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1,2, and 3 Examination Outlines Supporting the Initial Operator License Examinations Scheduled for the Week of May 5, 2014 (See Attached)

Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000 January 31, 2014 10 CFR 55.5 10 CFR 55.49 Mr. Victor M. McCree Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Marquis One Tower 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1 257 Attention: Eugene F. Guthrie Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68 NRC Docket Nos. 50-259, 50-260, and 50-296

Subject:

Submittal of Initial Operator Licensing Examination Written Tests

Reference:

Letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259/2014301, 05000260/2014301, and 05000296/2014301, dated November 25, 2013 In accordance with the referenced letter and NUREG-1 021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, the Tennessee Valley Authority is providing the written test, and supporting reference materials for the upcoming license examination.

The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Units 1, 2, and 3 Initial Operator Licensing Written Examination is scheduled for the week of May 5, 2014. In order to meet the examination schedule, NRC requested that BFN furnish this examination material by February 3, 2014.

Enclosed is the written test, including the supporting reference materials, for the Reactor Operators and Senior Reactor Operators examinations.

Mr. Victor M. McCree Page 2 January 31, 2014 In accordance with Title 10 of the Federal Code of Regulations (10 CFR) 55.49, and NUREG-1 021, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure examination integrity and security. Accordingly, it is requested that this letter and the enclosed documents will be withheld from public disclosure until the examinations are completed.

There are no commitments contained in this submittal. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Dan Zielinski, at (256) 729-2783.

Respectfully, K. J. Poison Vice President

Enclosure:

Written Examination and Supporting Reference Materials Operator License Examination Scheduled for the Week of May 5, 2014

Enclosure Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Units 1,2, and 3 Written Examination and Supporting Reference Materials Operator License Examination Scheduled for the Week of May 5, 2014 This enclosure contains the following information:

1. A notebook containing the following:
  • ES-201-3, Examination Security Agreement
  • Written Examination with References
  • ES-401-6, Written Examination Quality Checklist
2. Compact Disk containing the examination and references