IR 05000298/2007301
| ML070660629 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 02/23/2007 |
| From: | Gody A T Operations Branch IV |
| To: | Minahan S B Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) |
| References | |
| ER-07-301 | |
| Download: ML070660629 (10) | |
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February 23, 2007
Stewart B. Minahan, Vice President-Nuclear and CNONebraska Public Power District72676 648A AvenueBrownville, NE 68321
SUBJECT: COOPER NUCLEAR STATION - NRC EXAMINATIONREPORT 05000298/2007301
Dear Mr. Minahan:
On January 30, 2007, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed a retakeexamination at Cooper Nuclear Station. The enclosed report documents the examinationfindings, which were discussed on January 30, 2007, with Messrs. Joe Waid, David Tune, andother members of your staff.The examination included the evaluation of one applicant for a reactor operator license. Theretake examination consisted of two dynamic simulator scenarios and was developed usingNUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9. The license examiner determined that the applicant satisfied the requirements of10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate license has 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 itsenclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public DocumentRoom or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC
=s 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/Anthony T. Gody, ChiefOperations BranchDivision of Reactor Safety Nebraska Public Power District-2-Docket: 50-298License: DPR-46
Enclosure:
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Enclosure:
Gene MaceNuclear Asset ManagerNebraska Public Power DistrictP.O. Box 98Brownville, NE 68321John C. McClure, Vice President and General CounselNebraska Public Power DistrictP.O. Box 499Columbus, NE 68602-0499P. V. Fleming, Licensing ManagerNebraska Public Power DistrictP.O. Box 98Brownville, NE 68321Michael J. Linder, DirectorNebraska Department of Environmental QualityP.O. Box 98922Lincoln, NE 68509-8922ChairmanNemaha County Board of CommissionersNemaha County Courthouse1824 N StreetAuburn, NE 68305Julia Schmitt, ManagerRadiation Control ProgramNebraska Health & Human ServicesDept. of Regulation & LicensingDivision of Public Health Assurance301 Centennial Mall, SouthP.O. Box 95007Lincoln, NE 68509-5007 Nebraska Public Power District-3-H. Floyd GilzowDeputy Director for PolicyMissouri Department of Natural ResourcesP. O. Box 176Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176Director, Missouri State Emergency Management AgencyP.O. Box 116Jefferson City, MO 65102-0116Chief, Radiation and Asbestos Control SectionKansas Department of Health and EnvironmentBureau of Air and Radiation1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310Topeka, KS 66612-1366Daniel K. McGhee, State Liaison OfficerBureau of Radiological HealthIowa Department of Public HealthLucas State Office Building, 5th Floor321 East 12th StreetDes Moines, IA 50319Don Flater, Radiation Control Program DirectorBureau of Radiological HealthIowa Department of Public HealthLucas State Office Building, 5th Floor321 East 12th StreetDes Moines, IA 50319Ronald D. Asche, President and Chief Executive OfficerNebraska Public Power District1414 15th StreetColumbus, NE 68601Kevin V. Chambliss, Director of Nuclear Safety AssuranceNebraska Public Power DistrictP.O. Box 98Brownville, NE 68321 Nebraska Public Power District-4-John F. McCann, Director, LicensingEntergy Nuclear NortheastEntergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.440 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601-1813Keith G. Henke, PlannerDivision of Community and Public HealthOffice of Emergency Coordination930 Wildwood, P.O. Box 570Jefferson City, MO 65102 Nebraska Public Power District-5-Electronic distribution by RIV:Regional Administrator (BSM1)DRP Director (ATH)DRS Director (DDC)DRS Deputy Director (RJC1)Senior Resident Inspector (SCS)Branch Chief, DRP/C (MCH2)Senior Project Engineer, DRP/C (WCW)Team Leader, DRP/TSS (RLN1)RITS Coordinator (MSH3)DRS STA (DAP)D. Cullison, OEDO RIV Coordinator (DGC)ROPreportsCNS Site Secretary (SEF1)SUNSI Review Completed: __SMG___ ADAMS: Yes G No Initials: ___SMG___ Publicly Available G Non-Publicly Available G Sensitive Non-SensitiveOE:OBC:OBC:PBCC:OBSMGarchow/lmbATGodyMhayATGody
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2/21/20072/22/20072/23/20072/23/2007OFFICIAL RECORD COPY T=Telephone E=E-mail F=Fax Enclosure-1-EXAMINATION REPORTU.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV Dockets:50-298Licenses:DPR-46 Report :05000298/2007301 Licensee:Nebraska Public Power District Facility:Cooper Nu clear StationLocation:P.O. Box 98Brownville, NE 68321Dates:January 29-30, 2007 Inspectors:S. M. Garchow, Chief Examiner, Operations Branch ApprovedBy:Anthony T. Gody, ChiefOperations BranchDivision of Reactor Safety Enclosure-2-
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000298/2007301; 1/29-30/2007; Cooper Nuclear Station; Initial Operator LicensingExamination Report.NRC examiners re-evaluated the competency of one applicant for a reactor operator license at
Cooper Nuclear Station. The facility licensee developed the examinati on using NUREG-1021,"Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9. The retake examination consisted of two dynamic simulator scenarios and was administered onJanuary 29-30, 2007. The license examiners determined that the applicant satisfied therequirements of 10 CFR Part 55, and the appropriate license has been issued.
A. NRC-Identified and Self-Revealing Findings
No findings of significance were identified.
B. Licensee-Identified Violations
None.
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REPORT DETAILS
4.OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)4OA5Other Activities (Initial Operator License Examination).1License Applications
a. Scope
The examiner reviewed one license application submitted by the licensee to ensure theapplication reflected t hat the applicant satisfied relevant license eligibility requirements. The applications were submitted on NRC Form 398, "Personal Qualification Statement,"and NRC Form 396, "Certification of Medical Examination by Facility Licensee." Theexaminer also audited the license application in detail to confirm that it accuratelyreflected the subject applicant's qualifications. This audit focused on the applicant'sexperience and on-the-job training, including control manipulations that providedsignificant reactivity changes.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified..2Operator Knowledge and Performance
a. Examination Scope
The NRC examination team administered the operating retake examination consisting oftwo dynamic simulator scenarios on January 29-30, 2007, to one reactor operatorapplicant.
b. Findings
The applicant passed the dynamic simulator examination.
.3 Initial Licensing Examination Development
a. Examination Scope
The licensee developed the examination in accordance with NUREG-1021, "OperatorLicensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors," Revision 9. All licensee facilitytraining and operations staff involved in examination preparation and validation were ona security agreement. The facility licensee submitted the operating exami nation outlinesand draft scenarios on January 22, 2007. The chief examiner reviewed the outlinesagainst the requirements of NUREG-1021, Revision 9, and provided comments to thelicensee. The chief examiner reviewed the draft examination package against therequirements of NUREG-1021, Revision 9, and provided comments to the licensee onthe examination on January 24, 2007. The NRC conducted an onsite validation ofthe simulator scenarios on January 29, 2007.
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b. Findings
The examiners determined that the simulator scenario examination initially submitted bythe licensee was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed exam ination.No findings of significance were identified..4Simulation Facility Performance
a. Examination Scope
The examiners observed simulator performance with regard to plant fidelity during theexamination validation and administration.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified..5Examination Security
a. Examination Scope
The examiners reviewed examination security for examination development and duringthe onsite preparation and examination administration for compliance with therequirements contained in NUREG-1021, Revision 9. Plans for simulator security andapplicant control were reviewed and discussed with licensee personnel.
b. Findings
No findings of significance were identified.4OA6Meetings, Including ExitThe chief examiner presented the examination results to Messrs. Joe Waid, NuclearTraining Manager and David Tune, Operator Training Superintendent on January 30,2007. The licensee did not identify any information or materials used during the examination asproprietary.ATTACHMENT:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
AttachmentA-1SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONKEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee Personnel
- J. Waid, Nuclear Training Manager
- D. Tune, Operations Training Superintendent
- R. Carlson, Nuclear Training Instructor
NRC Personnel
- S. Garchow, Chief Examiner