02.09 Simulator Performance. Assess the adequacy of the facility licensee’s control room simulator in modeling the actual and for meeting the requirements contained in 10 CFR 55.46. Assess the facility licensee’s periodic testing of the simulator, installation of simulator modifications, and for identifying and correcting simulator discrepancies. 02.10 Problem Identification and Resolution. Assess the facility licensee’s ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve licensed operator performance problems which occur in the actual plant/main control room. As part of this assessment, this section checks the effectiveness of the licensee in evaluating and revising requalification training based on licensed operator performance, as specified in Element (5) of a SAT. 02.11 Resident Inspector Quarterly Review of Licensed Operator Requalification and Licensed Operator Performance. At least once each quarter, observe the facility licensee’s requalification testing and training for licensed operators, identify any deficiencies and discrepancies, assess licensed operator performance and evaluators critique, and assess simulator performance. In addition, observe licensed operator performance in the actual plant/main control room during periods of heightened activity or risk. 71111.11-03 INSPECTION GUIDANCE General Guidance As demonstrated by the accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, other plant events, and from probabilistic risk analyses, licensed operator performance can be a significant contributor to overall plant risk. For this IP, licensed operator performance in the actual plant/main control room will be observed and assessed during periods of heightened plant activity or risk, and licensed operator performance will be inferred from their performance on facility-conducted requalification examinations, other examinations, and facility training exercises. Regarding requalification examinations, each licensed operator at a facility must, in accordance with 10 CFR 55.59(a), pass a comprehensive (biennial) written examination and an annual operating test. However, in order for the requalification examinations to be an effective tool for evaluating licensed operator performance, it is necessary that facility licensees develop and administer these examinations in accordance with accepted standards.
02.09 Simulator Performance. Assess the adequacy of the facility licensee’s control room simulator in modeling the actual and for meeting the requirements contained in 10 CFR 55.46. Assess the facility licensee’s periodic testing of the simulator, installation of simulator modifications, and for identifying and correcting simulator discrepancies. 02.10 Problem Identification and Resolution. Assess the facility licensee’s ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve licensed operator performance problems which occur in the actual plant/main control room. As part of this assessment, this section checks the effectiveness of the licensee in evaluating and revising requalification training based on licensed operator performance, as specified in Element (5) of a SAT. 02.11 Resident Inspector Quarterly Review of Licensed Operator Requalification and Licensed Operator Performance. At least once each quarter, observe the facility licensee’s requalification testing and training for licensed operators, identify any deficiencies and discrepancies, assess licensed operator performance and evaluators critique, and assess simulator performance. In addition, observe licensed operator performance in the actual plant/main control room during periods of heightened activity or risk. 71111.11-03 INSPECTION GUIDANCE General Guidance As demonstrated by the accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, other plant events, and from probabilistic risk analyses, licensed operator performance can be a significant contributor to overall plant risk. For this IP, licensed operator performance in the actual plant/main control room will be observed and assessed during periods of heightened plant activity or risk, and licensed operator performance will be inferred from their performance on facility-conducted requalification examinations, other examinations, and facility training exercises. Regarding requalification examinations, each licensed operator at a facility must, in accordance with 10 CFR 55.59(a), pass a comprehensive (biennial) written examination and an annual operating test. However, in order for the requalification examinations to be an effective tool for evaluating licensed operator performance, it is necessary that facility licensees develop and administer these examinations in accordance with accepted standards.
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