ML090980138
| ML090980138 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 04/08/2009 |
| From: | Hansell S Division of Reactor Safety I |
| To: | Polson K Nine Mile Point |
| Shared Package | |
| ML083530382 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-220/09-301 50-220/09-301 | |
| Download: ML090980138 (9) | |
See also: IR 05000220/2009301
Text
April 8, 2009
Mr. Keith J. Polson, Vice President
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC
P.O. Box 63
Lycoming, NY 13093-0063
SUBJECT:
NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 - REACTOR OPERATOR
AND SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR RETAKE EXAMINATION REPORT NO.
Dear Mr. Polson:
On March 3, 2009, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a retake
examination (simulator portion) at Nine Mile Point, Unit 1. The enclosed report documents the
examination results, which were discussed on March 10, 2009, with Mr. Robert Brown, General
Supervisor of Operations Training.
The examination included the evaluation of four applicants, consisting of one reactor operator,
two instant senior reactor operators, and one upgrade senior reactor operator. The examination
was developed using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power
Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. The four applicants satisfied the requirements of
10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
No findings of significance were identified during this examination.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document
Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system
(ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-
rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Samuel L. Hansell, Jr., Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure: NRC Examination Report 05000220/2009301
Mr. Keith J. Polson, Vice President
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC
P.O. Box 63
Lycoming, NY 13093-0063
SUBJECT:
NINE MILE POINT NUCLEAR STATION, UNIT 1 - REACTOR OPERATOR
AND SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR RETAKE EXAMINATION REPORT NO.
Dear Mr. Polson:
On March 3, 2009, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a retake
examination (simulator portion) at Nine Mile Point, Unit 1. The enclosed report documents the
examination results, which were discussed on March 10, 2009, with Mr. Robert Brown, General
Supervisor of Operations Training.
The examination included the evaluation of four applicants, consisting of one reactor operator,
two instant senior reactor operators, and one upgrade senior reactor operator. The examination
was developed using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power
Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. The four applicants satisfied the requirements of
10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate licenses have been issued.
No findings of significance were identified during this examination.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter and its
enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document
Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system
(ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-
rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Sincerely,
/RA/
Samuel L. Hansell, Jr., Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure: NRC Examination Report 05000220/2009301
SUNSI Review Complete: SLH (Reviewers Initials)
DOCUMENT NAME: G:\\DRS\\Operations Branch\\FISH\\Exam 09-NMP1 RTK Mar 09
(U01785)\\ExamReport.doc
ADAMS PKG: ML083530382
ADAMS ACC#: ML090980138
After declaring this document An Official Agency Record it will be released to the Public.
OFFICE
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NAME
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DATE
04/08/09
04/08/09
04/08/09
OFFICIAL RECORD COPY
K. Polson
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cc w/encl:
M. Wallace, Vice - Chairman, Constellation Energy
H. Barron, President, CEO & Chief Nuclear Officer, Constellation Energy Nuclear Group
C. Fleming, Esquire, Senior Counsel, Nuclear Generation, Constellation Energy Group, LLC
M. Wetterhahn, Esquire, Winston & Strawn
T. Syrell, Director, Licensing, Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
J. Spath, Program Director, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
F. Murray, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
P. Eddy, New York State Department of Public Service
C. Donaldson, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General, New York Department of Law
Supervisor, Town of Scriba
P. Church, Oswego County Administator
T. Judson, Central NY Citizens Awareness Network
D. Katz, Citizens Awareness Network
G. Detter, Manager, Corp Nuclear Safety and Security, Constellation Energy
T. Shortell, Manager, Nuclear Training (Nine Mile Point)
S. Glenn, INPO (GlennSG@Inpo.org)
K. Polson
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E-Mail Distribution w/encl:
S. Collins, RA
M. Dapas, DRA
D. Lew, DRP
J. Clifford, DRP
Stephen Campbell, RI OEDO
R. Nelson, NRR
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R. Guzman, NRR
D. V. Pickett, NRR
G. Dentel, DRP
N. Perry, DRP
J. Hawkins, DRP
E. Knutson, SRI
D. Dempsey, RI
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D. Bearde, DRP
ROPReportsResource@nrc.gov
Region I Docket Room (with concurrences)
D. Roberts, DRS
P. Wilson, DRS
S. Hansell, DRS
T. Fish, Chief Examiner, DRS
Distribution:
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DRS File
Enclosure
EXAMINATION REPORT
U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION I
Dockets:
50-220
Licenses:
Report :
Licensee:
Constellation Energy Group
Facility:
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 1
Location:
Oswego, NY
Date:
3/3/2009
Examiners:
T. Fish, Chief Examiner, Operations Branch
B. Fuller, Operations Engineer
Approved By:
Samuel L. Hansell, Jr., Chief
Operations Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
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Enclosure
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000220/2009301; March 3, 2009; Nine Mile Point Nuclear Generating Station Unit 1,
Operator Licensing Retake Examination Report.
NRC examiners evaluated the competency of four retake applicants, consisting of one reactor
operator, two instant senior reactor operators, and one upgrade senior reactor operator, for
licenses at Nine Mile Point Unit 1. The facility licensee developed the retake examination
(simulator portion) using NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power
Reactors," Revision 9, Supplement 1. Two NRC examiners administered the examination on
March 3, 2009. The four applicants satisfied the requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the
appropriate licenses have been issued.
A.
NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
B.
Licensee-Identified Violations
None.
REPORT DETAILS
4.
OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA5 Other Activities (Retake Operator License Examination)
.1
License Applications
a.
Scope
The examiner reviewed four license reapplications submitted by the licensee to ensure
the applications reflected that the applicants satisfied relevant eligibility requirements.
The applications were submitted on NRC Form 398, Personal Qualification Statement,
and NRC Form 396, Certification of Medical Examination by Facility Licensee.
b.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
.2
Operator Knowledge and Performance
a.
Examination Scope
Two NRC examiners administered the retake examination (simulator portion) to the
applicants on March 3, 2009. The retake examination consisted of two scenarios for
each applicant.
b.
Findings
All applicants passed the retake examination.
.3
Initial Licensing Examination Development
a.
Examination Scope
The facility licensee developed the examination in accordance with NUREG-1021,
"Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9,
Supplement 1. All licensee facility training and operations staff involved in examination
preparation and validation were listed on a security agreement. The facility licensee
submitted examination materials on the schedule agreed to with the Chief Examiner.
The Chief Examiner approved the initial examination outline and advised the licensee to
proceed with the operating examination development. The Chief Examiner reviewed
the draft examination package against the requirements of the Examination Standards
and determined that the examination was within the range of acceptability expected for
a proposed examination.
The facility licensee satisfactorily completed comment resolution prior to administration
of the examination.
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Enclosure
b.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
.4
Simulation Facility Performance
a.
Examination Scope
The examiner observed simulator performance with regard to plant fidelity during the
examination validation and administration.
b.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
.5
Examination Security
a.
Examination Scope
The examiner reviewed examination security for examination development and
examination administration week for compliance with Examination Standards
requirements. Plans for simulator security and applicant control were reviewed and
discussed with licensee personnel.
b.
Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
The examiner discussed examination development and administration and applicant
performance with Mr. Robert Brown, General Supervisor of Operations Training, on
March 10, 2009. Exam results and license numbers were also provided during this call.
The facility licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the
examination as proprietary.
ATTACHMENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A-1
A-1
Attachment
ATTACHMENT
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
Bob Brown
General Supervisor, Operations Training
T. Hooper
Facility Exam Developer
ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED
Opened
NONE
Opened and Closed
NONE
Discussed
NONE
ADAMS DOCUMENTS REFERENCED
Accession No. ML090960060 - FINAL- Operating Exam (Section C)