**Appendix C**

**Construction Inspector**

**Technical Proficiency-Level**

**Training and Qualification Journal**

Prerequisite

Do not begin the activities or complete the courses in this
qualification journal until you have completed the Basic Inspector
Certification Journal. You may complete the General Proficiency
requirements contained in Appendix B to MC 1252 concurrent with the
Technical Proficiency requirements outlined in this journal.

**Table of Contents**

**Introduction** C-3

**[Required Technical Proficiency-Level Training Courses:]{.underline}**
C-4

1\. New Reactor Technology (one design only is required)

2\. Construction Inspection Program Course

3\. Codes and Inspection Course (completing a Codes and Inspection
Course in only one discipline is required: Civil/Structural, Mechanical,
Electrical, or Preoperational/Startup Testing)

Post Qualification Construction Inspector Training Courses C-4

Required Refresher Training C-4

Construction Inspector Individual Study Activity C-5

> (ISA-CI-1) Construction Quality Assurance (QA) and Defect Reporting
>
> Requirements C-7
>
> (ISA-CI-2) 10 CFR Part 52 C-10
>
> (ISA-CI-3) Construction Inspection Program C-12
>
> (ISA-CI-4) Design Control Document C-14
>
> (ISA-CI-5) Report Writing and Construction Inspection Program
>
> Information Management System (CIPIMS) C-17
>
> (ISA-CI-6) Industry Codes & Standards - General C-18
>
> (ISA-ASME-1) Regulatory Basis for the Requirements Specified in the
>
> American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler &
>
> Pressure Vessel Code (Code) C-24
>
> (ISA-ASME-2) American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler &
>
> Pressure Vessel Code, Section III (ASME Code, or
>
> Section III) Overview C-26

Construction Inspector On-the-Job Activity C-31

> (OJT-CI-1) Inspection Accompaniment C-31
>
> (OJT-CI-2) Inspection Entrance/Exit Meetings C-32
>
> (OJT-CI-3) Inspection Documentation C-33

**[Technical Proficiency-Level Signature Card and
Certification]{.underline}** C-34

Form 1: Construction Inspector Technical Proficiency Level Equivalency
Justification C-36

Revision History Sheet C-37

**Introduction**

The purpose of this qualification journal is to ensure that inspectors
are qualified to perform inspections in accordance with the NRC's
Construction Inspection Program. The minimum qualification standards
provide the technical competencies required for successfully completing
the Construction Inspection Program.

The requirements of this standard are applicable to all NRC personnel
conducting inspections and assessments used to verify acceptability of
construction activities and ITAAC determinations. Satisfactory and
documented attainment of the requirements contained in this
qualification standard will ensure that personnel possess the requisite
competence to fulfill functional area duties and responsibilities.

This qualification standard is intended to identify the minimum
technical competency requirements in four broad functional areas:
civil/structural, mechanical, electrical/I&C and construction/start-up
testing. Qualification as a construction inspector may be obtained in
one or all functional areas. Inspectors not qualified in a particular
functional area are not to perform independent implementation of
inspection procedures applicable to that functional area. Initial
qualification may be obtained in only one functional area. Other
functional areas may be pursued after full qualification is completed
via the Individual Development Plan, with supervisor approval. The
expected knowledge and/or skill that an individual must meet in order to
perform inspections and assessments in each functional area must be
reviewed and approved by the management responsible for implementing the
construction inspection program.

Technical competency can be achieved through successful completion of
the required training or through demonstration of equivalency by
evidence of formal classroom training, college education or previous
experience. The basis for acceptance of equivalency must be documented
and requires approval from both the inspector's Branch Chief and
Division Director. Any training course substituted for a required course
must be reviewed and approved by the NRC Training program office.

Satisfaction of the minimum standards in this document is not intended
to result in an expert level of knowledge. Additional training or
education beyond the requirements of this standard would be required to
achieve the specialist expertise level necessary to perform detailed
disciplinary reviews or assessments within any specific area. In all
cases, responsible management shall determine whether an inspector is
qualified to inspect specific areas. The qualification journal must
provide traceable documentation to show that minimum requirements have
been met for each individual functional area.

**Construction Inspector Technical Proficiency**

**Formal Training Activities**

**Required Construction Inspector Technical Proficiency-Level Training
Courses** **(Note 1)**

> **All Functional Areas**

• Construction Inspection Program

• Reactor Technology

> **Civil/Structural Functional Area**

• Civil/Structural Codes and Inspection Course (with Focus on ITAAC)

> **Mechanical Functional Area**

• Mechanical Codes and Inspection Course (with Focus on ITAAC)

> **Electrical Functional Area**

• Electrical Codes and Inspection Course (with Focus on ITAAC, Including
Digital I&C and fiber optics)

> **Preoperational/Start-up Testing Functional Area**
>
> • Preoperational and Startup Testing Inspection Course (with Focus on
> ITAAC)

**Post Qualification Construction Inspector Training Courses**

> • Reactor Technology Courses (other designs)
>
> • Welding/NonDestructive Examination (NDE) Inspection
>
> • Geotechnical Inspection
>
> • Concrete Inspection
>
> • Structural Steel Inspection

**Required Refresher Training**

> • None identified

**(Note 1)**: Courses listed are under development. Until those courses
are available, other equivalent courses may be substituted for
certification. However, their equivalency and use for certification must
first be reviewed and approved by the NRC Region II Deputy Regional
Administrator for Construction. Any course submitted for equivalency
review should contain elements covering technical fundamentals,
regulatory and code requirements, and techniques for inspection
applicable to the subject matter being taught.

**Construction Inspector Technical Proficiency**

**Individual Study Activities**

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**Construction Inspector Individual Study Activity**

**TOPIC:** (ISA-CI-1) Construction QA and Defect Reporting Requirements

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize inspectors
with the regulatory provisions that require licensees to have a quality
assurance program and to report deficiencies. In addition to inspections
that support the determination that ITAAC have been met, additional
inspections will be needed to provide assurance that the licensee\'s
processes for oversight of construction activities are effective. The
successful implementation of a comprehensive QA program by the licensee
will be an important indicator of the licensee\'s ability to manage the
various activities associated with a large construction project. This
activity will highlight the relationship between Part 52 and the
requirements in Part 50 that relate to quality assurance and defect
reporting.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREAS:** INSPECTION

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 24 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B, "Quality Assurance
Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plants."

> 2\. Inspection Procedure 35100, \"Review of QA Manual.\"
>
> 3\. 10 CFR 50.55, \"Conditions of Construction Permits.\" (note: the
> applicable provisions of 10 CFR 50 have been incorporated into Part 52
> by reference and not all the requirements of part 50.55 pertaining to
> construction permits will apply to Part 52)
>
> 4\. 10 CFR Part 21, "Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance."
>
> 5\. Regulatory Guide 1.28, "Quality Assurance Program Requirements
> (Design and Construction)."
>
> 6\. ASME NQA-1, "Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility
> Application."
>
> 7\. NUREG 1055, \"Improving Quality and the Assurance of Quality in
> the Design and Construction of Nuclear Power Plants, (A Report to
> Congress), March, 1987.\" (a hard copy of this report is available in
> each region)

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity, and as determined by
the supervisor, inspectors should be able to:

> 1\. Explain how 10 CFR Parts 50 and 21 requirements are invoked by 10
> CFR Part 52.
>
> 2\. Identify the Appendix B criteria and describe how an inspection
> would verify that they are correctly implemented during construction
> activities.
>
> 3\. Discuss the basis for the applicability Part 21, "Reporting of
> Defects and Noncompliance" to vendors and suppliers. Define a defect
> in the context of Part 21.
>
> 4\. Describe the notification requirements of § 50.55(e) and explain
> the relationship of this part to 10 CFR Part 50 and Part 21.
>
> 5\. Discuss the American National Standards (ANSI) and American
> Society of Engineers (ASME) guidance that is endorsed by Reg Guide
> 1.28 and explain the exceptions to the guidance (contained in Reg
> Guide 1.28) which are required to be met in order for a licensee or
> vendor to use the endorsement.
>
> 6\. Describe the applicability of ASME NQA-1 and explain the content
> of the various parts.

**TASKS:** 1. Read § 52.83.

> 2\. Review Appendix B and Inspection Procedure 35100, \"Review of QA
> Manual.\" Compare the criteria with the inspection attributes in the
> IP and pay particular attention to the IP guidance.
>
> 3\. Review Part 21 with particular focus on the § 21.21 requirements
> for evaluating defects and for reporting them.
>
> 4\. Read 50.55(e) and determine what actions must be completed by
> licensees to satisfy these requirements.
>
> 5\. Review Reg Guide 1.28 and focus on the additions and modifications
> to ANSI/ASME NQA-1 identified in Section C, \"Regulatory Position.\"
>
> 6\. Review ASME NQA-1.
>
> 7\. Read NUREG 1055 and note the root causes for past construction
> problems.
>
> 8\. Meet with your supervisor, mentor, or a qualified construction
> inspector to discuss any questions you may have as a result of this
> activity. Discuss the answers to the questions listed under the
> Evaluation Criteria section of this study guide with your supervisor.

**DOCUMENTATION:** Qualification Signature Card, Item ISA-CI-1.

**Construction Inspector Individual Study Activity**

**TOPIC:** (ISA-CI-2) 10 CFR Part 52

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize inspectors
with the documents which form the bases and guidance required to support
construction inspection activities. The Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) sets out the requirements for applying for a license to build and
operate a nuclear power plant. In the past, the requirements, contained
in 10 CFR Part 50, supported a two-phased licensing process. Under Part
50, the applicant first applied for and received a construction permit.
Then, when plant construction was nearing completion, an application was
submitted for a license to operate the plant. Under 10 CFR Part 52,
which was first adopted in 1989, the licensing process was modified to
one step, where an applicant can be granted a combined construction
permit and operating license or a combined license (COL). This activity
will provide you with knowledge of Part 52 and the licensing processes
which will be used in the licensing of new reactors.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREAS:** REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 16 hours

**REFERENCES:**

> 1\. 10 CFR Part 52, "Early Site Permits; Standard Design
> Certifications; And Combined Licenses For Nuclear Power Plants."
>
> 2\. NUREG/BR-0298,"Nuclear Power Plant Licensing Process," Rev.2

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity, and as determined by
the supervisor, inspectors should be able to:

> 1\. Explain the basis and criteria for the licensing of nuclear
> plants.
>
> 2\. Recognize and locate specific topics presented in 10 CFR Part 52.
>
> 3\. Discuss the definitions of following terms used in 10 CFR Part 52:
>
> a\. early site permit
>
> b\. standard design
>
> c\. standard design certification
>
> d\. combined license
>
> 4\. Discuss the importance of the inspections, tests, and analyses
> discussed in 10 CFR 52.47(b)(2) to the overall licensing of a new
> nuclear power plant. Explain why there are no inspections associated
> with standard design certification.

**TASKS:** NOTE: 10 CFR Part 52 is undergoing a significant revision
where some topics are being moved to different sections. The revisions
to the rule will not be finalized and become effective until early 2007,
and will likely undergo some additional changes in response to public
comment. However, the relocation of topics is not likely to be affected.
As a result, this activity uses the proposed rule for study rather than
the current version of Part 52 to allow inspectors to become familiar
with the new location of information. The proposed rule can be found in
ADAMS at Accession Number ML061320560. If the rule has been finalized,
the current information from the CFR should be used.

> 1\. Read NUREG/BR-0298,"Nuclear Power Plant Licensing Process," Rev.2.
> This document is available on the NRC's external website and may be
> available in hard copy from each region's Office of Public Affairs.
> Compare the topics covered in the NUREG to the topics covered in Part
> 52.
>
> 2\. Locate the section in Part 52 where Early Site Permits are
> discussed. Read all paragraphs related to Early Site Permits including
> § 52.17 which addresses the technical information that must be
> submitted by the applicant and is reviewed by the NRC. Then, review
> Inspection Manual Chapter 2501, Construction Inspection Program: Early
> Site Permits. Compare the inspections conducted under IMC-2501 to the
> ESP topics being evaluated by the NRC.
>
> 3\. Review Subpart B on standard design certification. Pay particular
> attention to §52.47(b)(2), which discusses the inspections, tests,
> analyses and acceptance criteria of the design.
>
> 4\. Review Subpart C on combined licenses. Pay particular attention to
> the title of § 52.79. Scan the technical information that must be in
> the application for a COL.
>
> 5\. Meet with your supervisor, mentor, or a qualified construction
> inspector to discuss any questions you may have as a result of this
> activity. Discuss the answers to the questions listed under the
> Evaluation Criteria section of this study guide with your supervisor.

**DOCUMENTATION:** Qualification Signature Card, Item ISA-CI-2.

**Construction Inspector Individual Study Activity**

**TOPIC:** (ISA-CI-3) Construction Inspection Program

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to introduce the
requirements that form the basis of the Construction Inspection Program.
This activity will provide you with knowledge of the Manual Chapter
requirements that will be implemented to inspect all phases of new
reactor construction.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREAS:** REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 24 hours

**REFERENCES:**

> 1\. MC 2501, \"Early Site Permits\"
>
> 2\. MC 2502, \"COL Application\"
>
> 3\. MC 2503, \"Construction Inspection Program - ITAAC\"
>
> 4\. MC 2504, \"Construction Inspection Program - Non ITAAC
>
> 5\. IP 65001, \"Inspections, Tests, Analyses and Acceptance Criteria
> (ITAAC) Matrix Inspections\"

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity, and as determined by
the supervisor, inspectors should be able to:

> 1\. Discuss the program requirements contained in the construction
> inspection program Manual Chapters and in IP 65001.
>
> 2\. Relate the requirements of the CFR to the inspection objectives of
> the construction inspection program by comparing and contrasting the
> various aspects of the licensing process to the Inspection Manual
> Chapters 2501, 2502, 2503 and 2504 of the construction inspection
> program.
>
> 3\. Discuss how inspection information will be used to support the
> Commission decision that the licensee can load fuel and operate the
> plant.

**TASKS:** 1. Review MC 2501, 2502, 2503 and 2504 and IP 65001.

> 2\. Review § 52.97 on issuance of a combined license. Compare the
> inspections in IMC-2504 to the topical areas in § 52.97.
>
> 3\. Read § 52.99 on inspections during construction. Pay particular
> attention to the requirements of § 52.99(2)(e).
>
> 4\. Read § 52.103 on operation under a combined license. Pay
> particular attention to § 52.103(g).
>
> 5\. Meet with your supervisor, mentor, or a qualified construction
> inspector to discuss any questions you may have as a result of this
> activity. Discuss the answers to the questions listed under the
> Evaluation Criteria section of this study guide with your supervisor.

**DOCUMENTATION:** Qualification Signature Card, Item ISA-CI-3.

**Construction Inspector Individual Study Activity**

**TOPIC:** (ISA-CI-4) Design Control Document

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is for you to learn about a
key document related to the licensing and construction of a new plant
under 10 CFR Part 52. A design control document (DCD) is a repository of
information about a standard design certified under 10 CFR Part 52.
Under Part 52, a reactor design can be submitted to the NRC for review
and approval, even if there are no applicants to build the plant. The
vendor submits sufficient design information such that the staff can
make an overall determination of the design adequacy as it relates to
safety and risk. Typically, the information needed to certify a design
accounts includes the principal plant systems and components and their
corresponding inspections, tests, analysis, and acceptance criteria
(ITAACS). In addition to the detailed design information, the vendor
also provides information about the site parameters (the postulated
physical, environmental, and demographic features of an assumed site)
for a plant and the other system interfaces that will be needed to
support the safe operation of the reactor. Part 52 also requires the
vendor to provide other types of information for use in the future when
an applicant references an already certified design.

> This ISA focuses on the AP1000 and ABWR DCDs with the intent of
> highlighting the differences in these documents. This approach will
> show how these and future DCDs may vary and should sensitize the
> inspector to the differences that can be encountered from various
> certified designs.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREAS:** REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 8 Hours per design

**REFERENCES:** 1. 10 CFR Part 52

> 2\. Design Control Documents

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the conclusion of this activity, and as determined by
the supervisor, the inspector should be able to:

> 1\. Define the following terms:
>
> a\. Design Control Document (DCD)
>
> b\. Tier 1
>
> c\. Tier 2
>
> d\. Tier 2\*
>
> e\. ITAAC
>
> f\. Design Acceptance Criteria (DAC)
>
> 2\. Explain the relationship between Tier 1 and Tier 2 information.
>
> 3\. Describe the kind of information required to be provided by a COL
> applicant as described in the DCD.
>
> 4\. Compare and contrast the methods required to make changes to the
> information contained in Tiers 1, 2 and 2\*.
>
> 5\. Locate the ITAAC information and tables in the DCD.
>
> 6\. Identify the kind of information available in the Tier 2 section
> of the DCD.
>
> 7\. Discuss in detail why DAC were used as part of design
> certification and demonstrate an understanding of the practical
> application of DAC.
>
> 8\. Discuss in detail the different definitions of "as built" in each
> design. Describe how these differences can affect inspection planning.

**TASKS**: 1. Locate the DCD for the AP1000 and the ABWR on the
Construction Inspection Program webpage. This site can be accessed via
ROP Digital City and the NRR websites.

> 2\. Look at the organization of both DCDs.
>
> 3\. Read the Introduction to the DCD section for each design.
>
> 4\. Review Chapter 1 of Tier 1 for each design. Within the General
> Provisions sections take particular note of:
>
> •Treatment of individual items
>
> • Implementation of ITAAC
>
> • Verifications for Basic Configuration for Systems for ABWR
>
> Consider how the differences between these sections may affect
> inspection planning.
>
> 5\. In both DCDs review the content, format and presentation of the
> ITAAC .
>
> 6\. Read the definitions for the terms listed in evaluation criterion
> 2 a-e, in both the AP1000 and the ABWR.
>
> 7\. Review the content and format of Tier 2 for AP1000 and ABWR.
>
> 8\. Go to NUREG-0800, the Standard Review Plan. Locate chapter 14.3.
> Read the description of Design Acceptance Criteria (DAC).
>
> 9\. Review the ITAAC for Human Factors Engineering for both designs as
> related to DAC.
>
> 10\. Meet with your supervisor, mentor, or a qualified construction
> inspector to discuss any questions you may have as a result of this
> activity. Discuss the answers to the questions listed under the
> Evaluation Criteria section of this study guide with your supervisor.

**DOCUMENTATION:** Qualification Signature Card, Item ISA-CI-4.

**Construction Inspector Individual Study Activity**

**TOPIC:** (ISA-CI-5) Report Writing and Construction Inspection Program
Information Management System (CIPIMS)

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize inspectors
with the program requirements required to document construction
inspection activities.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREAS:** INSPECTION

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 16 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. Manual Chapter 0613, \"Construction Inspection
Reports.\"

> 2\. CIPIMS User's Guide.

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity, and as determined by
the supervisor, inspectors should be able to:

> 1\. Describe how inspection results will be documented and what a
> construction inspection report will look like.
>
> 2\. Explain how inspection findings are characterized what the
> different types of findings are.
>
> 3\. Explain how CIPIMS is used in documenting inspection findings and
> in developing inspection reports. Describe the specific inputs into
> CIPIMS.

**TASKS:** 1. Read MC 0613 and understand the requirements for
characterizing and documenting inspection findings.

> 2\. Review the CIPIMS User\'s Guide and understand the requirements
> for documenting results in CIPIMS.
>
> 3\. Meet with your supervisor, mentor, or a qualified construction
> inspector to discuss any questions you may have as a result of this
> activity. Discuss the answers to the questions listed under the
> Evaluation Criteria section of this study guide with your supervisor.

**DOCUMENTATION:** Qualification Signature Card, Item ISA-CI-5.

**Construction Inspector Individual Study Activity**

**TOPIC:** (ISA-CI-6) Industry Codes & Standards - General

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to introduce you to some of
the basic Codes, NRC Regulatory Guides (RG) and associated industry
standards commonly used during construction activities. The list is not
inclusive but it does contain the major documents that will be utilized
during construction and fabrication.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREAS:** INSPECTION

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 40 hours

**REFERENCES:** See the attached list of References for ISA-CI-6.

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity, and as determined by
the supervisor, inspectors should be able to :

> 1\. Identify the general codes commonly used by construction
> inspectors and discuss the topics included in these codes.
>
> 2\. Discuss the relationship between RG (guidelines) and industry
> standards (accepted methodologies).
>
> 3\. Identify the RG and associated industry standards that address the
> 10CFR50, Appendix B, QA Criteria.
>
> 4\. Discuss the topics included in the RG and industry standards
> associated with each

**TASKS:** 1. For the appropriate technical area, review each of the
documents listed in the attached list of references.

> 2\. Meet with your supervisor, mentor, or a qualified construction
> inspector to discuss any questions you may have as a result of this
> activity. Discuss the answers to the questions listed under the
> Evaluation Criteria section of this study guide with your supervisor.

**DOCUMENTATION:** Qualification Signature Card, Item ISA-CI-6.

[REFERENCES for ISA-CI-6]{.underline}

**[General]{.underline}**

10 CFR Part 50 Appendix A, General Design Criteria for Nuclear Power
Plants

10 CFR 50.46 Acceptance Criteria for Emergency Core Cooling Systems for
Light-Water Nuclear Power Reactors

10 CFR 50.49 Environmental Qualification of Electric Equipment Important
to Safety for Nuclear Power Plants

10 CFR 50.55a Codes and Standards

The American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

> Section II - Materials
>
> Section III - Nuclear
>
> Section V - Nondestructive Examination
>
> Section VIII - Pressure Vessels
>
> Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications
>
> Section XI - Inservice inspection

**[Civil/Structural]{.underline}**

**American Concrete Institute (ACI)**

ACI 117 Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials

ACI 214 Recommended Practice for Evaluation of Strength Test Results of
Concrete

ACI 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete

ACI 304 Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete

ACI 305 Hot Weather Concreting

ACI 306 Cold Weather Concreting

ACI 304 Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete

ACI 308 Curing Concrete

ACI 309 Consolidation of Concrete

ACI 311 Recommended Practice for Concrete Inspection

ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete

ACI 349-01 Code Requirements for Nuclear Safety Related Concrete
Structures

ACI SP-2 Manual of Concrete Inspection

**American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)**

M011 Manual of Steel Construction

S326 Specification for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of
Structural Steel for Buildings

S329 Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts

**American National Standards Institute (ANSI)**

N45.2.5 Supplemental QA Requirements for Installation, Inspection, and
Testing of Structural Concrete and Structural Steel

**American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)**

A 36 Specification for Structural Steel

A 325 Specification for High-Strength Bolts for Structural Steel Joints

A 490 Specification for Heat Treated, Steel Structural Bolts, 150 ksi
Tensile Strength

C 29 Unit Weight and Voids in Aggregates

C 94 Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete

C 172 Method of Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

C 1077 Practice for Laboratories Testing concrete and Concrete
Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory
Evaluation

D 422 Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils

D 1556 Test Method for Density of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method

D 2167 Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil In-Place by the
Rubber Balloon Method

D 2922 Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by
Nuclear Methods

D 3017 Moisture Content of Soil and soil Aggregate in Place by Nuclear
Methods

D 3740 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or
Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and
Construction

E 329 Evaluation of Testing and Inspection Agencies

**American Welding Society (AWS)**

AWS DI.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel

AWS B2.1 Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance
Qualification

**The International Organization for Standardization (ISO)**

ISO 14731 - Welding Coordination - Tasks and Responsibilities

**Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guides (RG)**

RG 1.107 Qualifications for Cement Grouting for Prestressing Tendons in
Containment Structures

RG 1.127 Inspection of Water-Control Structures Associated with Nuclear
Power Plants

RG 1.132 Site Investigations for Foundations of Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.136 Materials, Construction, and Testing of Concrete Containments
(Articles CC-1000, -2000, and -4000 through -6000 of the Code for
Concrete Reactor Vessels and Containments)

RG 1.138 Laboratory Investigations of Soils for Engineering Analysis and
Design of Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.142 Safety Related Concrete Structures for Nuclear Power Plants

**Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)**

MSP-1 Manual of Standard Practice

**Portland Cement Association** **(PCA)**

EB001 Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures

**[Mechanical]{.underline}**

**American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)**

B&PV Code

Section III, Division 1 Nuclear Power Plant Components

B&PV Code

Section III, Division 2 Concrete Reactor Vessels and Containments

**Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guides (RG)**

RG 1.27 Ultimate Heat Sink for Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.31 Control of Ferrite Content in Stainless Steel Weld Metal

RG 1.43 Control of Stainless Steel Weld Cladding of Low-Alloy Steel
Components

RG 1.44 Control of the Use of Sensitized Stainless Steel

RG 1.50 Control of Preheat Temperature for Welding of Low-Alloy Steel

RG 1.54 Service Level I, II, and III Protective Coatings Applied to
Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.71 Welder Qualification for Areas of Limited Accessibility

RG 1.84 ASME Code Case Applicability

RG 1.87 Guidance for Construction of Class 1 Components in
Elevated-Temperature Reactors (Supplement to ASME Section III Code Cases
1592, 1593, 1594, 1595, and 1596)

RG 1.96 Design of Main Steam Isolation Valve Leakage Control Systems for
Boiling Water Reactor Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.100 Seismic Qualification of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment
for Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.116 QA Requirements for Installation, Inspection and Testing of
Mechanical Equipment and Systems

RG 1.150 Ultrasonic Testing of Reactor Vessel Welds During Preservice
and Inservice Examinations

**[Electrical]{.underline}**

**Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers**

315 Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics Diagrams

336 Installation, Inspection, and Testing Requirements for Power,
Instrumentation, and Control Equipment at Nuclear Facilities

338 IEEE Standard Criteria for Periodic Testing of Nuclear Power
Generating Station Class 1E Power and Protection Systems

1050 Guide for Instrument and Control Equipment Grounding in Generating
Stations

**Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guides (RG)**

RG 1.6 Independence Between Redundant Standby (Onsite) Power Sources and
Between Their Distribution Systems

RG 1.11 Instrument Lines Penetrating Primary Containment

RG 1.30 Quality Assurance Requirements for the Installation, Inspection,
and Testing of Instrumentation and Electric Equipment (ANSI N45.2.4/IEEE
336)

RG 1.32 Criteria for Safety-Related Electric Power Systems for Nuclear
Power Plants (IEEE 308 )

RG 1.40 Qualification Tests of Continuous-Duty Motors Installed Inside
the Containment of Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants (IEEE 334)

RG 1.47 Bypassed and Inoperable Status Indication for Nuclear Power
Plant Safety Systems

RG 1.53 Application of the Single-Failure Criterion to Nuclear Power
Plant Protection Systems (IEEE 279 and IEEE 379)

RG 1.63 Electric Penetration Assemblies in Containment Structures for
Light-Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants (IEEE 317)

RG 1.73 Qualification Tests of Electric Valve Operators Installed Inside
the Containment of Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.75 Physical Independence of Electric Systems (IEEE 384)

RG 1.81 Shared Emergency and Shutdown Electric Systems for Multi-Unit
Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.89 Qualification of Class 1E Equipment for Nuclear Power Plants
(IEEE 323)

RG 1.97 Instrumentation for Light -Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants to
Assess Plant and Environs Conditions During and Following an Accident

RG 1.100 Seismic Qualification of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment
for Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.105 Instrument Set points (ISA S67.04)

RG 1.106 Thermal Overload Protection for Electric Motors on
Motor-Operated Valves

RG 1.128 Installation Design and Installation of Large Lead Storage
Batteries for Nuclear Power Plants (IEEE 484)

RG 1.129 Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Large Lead Storage
Batteries for Nuclear Power Plants (IEEE 450)

RG 1.131 Qualification Tests of Electric Cables, Field Splices, and
Connections for Light-Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants (IEEE 383)

RG 1.151 Instrument Sensing Lines (ISA S67.02)

RG 1.180 Guidelines for Evaluating Electromagnetic and Radio-Frequency
Interference in Safety-Related Instrumentation and Control Systems

**[Testing]{.underline}**

**Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guides (RG)**

RG 1.68 Initial Test Programs for Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants

RG 1.79 Preoperational Testing of Emergency Core Cooling Systems for
Pressurized Water Reactors

**Construction Inspector Individual Study Activity**

**TOPIC:** (ISA-ASME-1) Regulatory Basis for the Requirements Specified
in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler & Pressure
Vessel Code (Code).

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
federal regulations which incorporate by reference the requirements of
the ASME Code for design, fabrication, erection, testing, and inspection
of the reactor coolant system and associated auxiliary, control, and
protection systems.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL OF** 40 Hours

**EFFORT:**

**REFERENCES:** 1. 10 CFR 50.55a

2\. 10 CFR 50, Appendix A, General Design Criteria (GDC)

> 3\. Proposed Rule for 10 CFR Part 52 (71 FR 12885)

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity the inspector should be
able to:

> 1\. Identify the sections in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
> which mandate the use of the ASME Code for construction of the reactor
> coolant pressure boundary and associated auxiliary, control, and
> protection systems.
>
> 2\. Identify the Code editions and addenda that have been endorsed by
> the NRC staff relative to the following ASME Code Sections:
>
> a\. ASME III, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components
>
> b\. ASME XI, Rules for In-Service Inspection of Nuclear Plant
> Components
>
> c\. ASME OM Code, ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear
> Power Plants
>
> 3\. Identify the locations of the listing of limitations and
> modifications which the NRC has imposed on the use of the Code
> editions currently endorsed by the staff.
>
> 4\. Describe the requirements a licensee must follow before using
> proposed alternatives to the requirements of the ASME Code editions
> currently endorsed by the NRC.
>
> 5\. Identify the ASME Code Class requirements specified in the CFR for
> construction of components classified as NRC Quality Groups A, B, and
> C.
>
> 6\. Explain how the ASME Code requirements are incorporated in the
> regulations for combined license applications and new reactor
> construction in accordance with 10 CFR Part 52.

**TASKS:** 1. Read the 10 CFR 50 Appendix A GDC, especially GDC 1, 14,
15, 30, 31, and 32, to become familiar with the minimum requirements
established for the principal design criteria for the reactor coolant
system for water-cooled nuclear power plants.

> 2\. Read 10 CFR 50.55a(b) to understand how the ASME Code has become
> approved for incorporation by reference into the CFR.
>
> 3\. Read 10 CFR 50.55a(b)(1), b(2), and b(3) to understand which
> editions and addenda of the ASME Code have been reviewed and endorsed
> by the NRC staff, including identification of any limitations imposed
> by the staff on their usage.
>
> 4\. Read 10 CFR 50.55a(c), (d), and (e) to recognize the Code design
> requirements established for components categorized by the NRC as
> Quality Groups A, B, and C components.
>
> 5\. Become familiar with the proposed rule for 10 CFR Part 52
> published in the Federal Register (71 FR 12885). Specifically, read
> the proposed new rule in 10 CFR 52.79(a)(11), and note the
> incorporation of 10 CFR 50.55a into the Part 52 regulations for new
> construction.

6\. Meet with your supervisor, mentor, or a qualified construction
inspector to discuss any questions you may have as a result of this
activity. Discuss the answers to the questions listed under the
Evaluation Criteria section of this study guide with your supervisor.

**DOCUMENTATION:** Qualification Signature Card, Item ISA-ASME-1

> **Construction Inspector Individual Study Activity**

**TOPIC:** (ISA-ASME-2) American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler
& Pressure Vessel Code, Section III (ASME Code, or Section III) Overview

**PURPOSE:** The ASME Code, Section III has been incorporated by
reference into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 10 CFR 50.55a
effectively mandates use of the ASME Code, Section III for design,
construction, nondestructive examination, testing, code certification
stamping, and overpressure protection of new components used in nuclear
power plants. For this reason, it is necessary that inspectors have a
general understanding of the scope of Section III, and the applicability
and limitations of its rules. This general understanding will provide
the foundation for more detailed understanding of selected Articles of
Section III directly related to the inspector's duties. These insights
will also facilitate the inspection of certain Part 52 COL ITAAC which
requires some knowledge of ASME Code reports and documentation.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** TECHNICAL AREA EXPERTISE

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL OF** 40 Hours

**EFFORT:**

**REFERENCES:** 1. ASME Code, Section III, Subsection NCA, General
Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2

2\. "Companion Guide to the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code; Criteria
and Commentary on Select Aspects of the Boiler & Pressure Vessel and
Piping Codes," Volumes 1, 2, and 3, edited by K.R. Rao, ASME Press, New
York, 2006.

3\. 10 CFR 50.55a, Codes and standards

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity the inspector should be
able to:

> 1\. Identify and explain the differences in the various Divisions of
> the ASME Code, Section III.
>
> 2\. Identify and discuss the limits of the ASME Code, Section III
> rules, including use of Code editions, Addenda, and Code Cases.
>
> 3\. Identify the location of the ASME Code Glossary which defines
> selected terms commonly used throughout ASME III.
>
> 4\. Identify the principal ASME Code-specified documents requiring
> certification, by either a Registered Professional Engineer or by the
> Authorized Nuclear Inspector, that a component has been constructed in
> accordance with Code requirements. Discuss the importance of these
> documents to inspections and closure of ASME Code-related ITAAC.
>
> 5\. Identify the ASME Code-specified document which establishes the
> design basis for a component, including loadings and load
> combinations, and defines appropriate Design, Service, and Test Limits
> for construction of ASME classified components.
>
> 6\. Compare and contrast the ASME Code Service Limit A, B, C, and D
> provisions for damage allowed to a component while still satisfying
> the Code Service Limits A through D.
>
> 7\. Identify the general duties of the Authorized Nuclear Inspector
> (ANI), and discuss some of the principal functions of the ANI in the
> certification process for Code component construction.
>
> 8\. Explain how to access the electronic version of the ASME Boiler &
> Pressure Vessel Code from the NRC website.

**TASKS:** 1. Access the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code on the NRC
website by the following steps:

> a\. From the NRC home page select 'Information Resources'
>
> b\. Scroll down to the Codes & Standards section and select 'IHS Codes
> & Standards'
>
> c\. Follow the access directions by again selecting 'IHS Codes &
> Standards'
>
> d\. From the IHS menu select 'Specs & Standards'
>
> e\. From the 'Quick Searches' pull-down menu select 'Table of
> Contents'
>
> f\. Select the ASME Code edition desired
>
> g\. Select the ASME Code Section desired, e.g., ASME III
>
> 2\. Read ASME III, Articles NCA-1110 and NCA-1130 to understand the
> differences in types of items addressed by the rules of the various
> Divisions of the ASME Code, and to become aware of the basic
> limitations on applicability of these ASME Code rules.
>
> 3\. Read ASME III, Article NCA-9000 to become aware of specific
> definitions of terms commonly used within the ASME III Code.
>
> 4\. Read ASME III, Article NCA-1140 to understand the basis for use of
> Code editions, Addenda, and Code Cases, and to understand the impact
> that 10 CFR 50.55a has on their usage.
>
> 5\. Read the following ASME III Articles to identify the ASME Code
> reports, and their basic provisions, required for certification that
> components have been constructed in accordance with Code requirements:

a\. NCA-3250, Provision of Design Specifications

b\. NCA-3260, Review of Design Report

c\. NCA-3555, Certification of Design Report

d\. NCA-3270, Overpressure Protection Report

e\. NCA-3280, Owner's Data Report and Filing

> f\. NCA-3340, Design Drawings and Construction Specification Division
> 2)

g\. NCA-3350, Design Report (Division 2)

> h\. NCA-3360, Certification of the Construction Specification, Design
> Drawings, and Design Report (Division 2)

i\. NCA-3380, Certification of Construction Report (Division 2)

> j\. NCA-3454, Contents of the Construction Report (Division 2)
>
> k\. NCA-5290, Data Reports and Construction Reports (Divisions 1 and
> 2)
>
> 6\. Read ASME III, Article NCA-2140 to identify the principal
> document, and its major provisions, for establishment of the design
> basis for ASME components.
>
> 7\. Read ASME III, Article NCA-2142.4 to understand the differences
> between the various ASME Service Limits, and to be able to discuss the
> service-related component damage implications of each Service Limit.
>
> 8\. Read ASME III, Article NCA-5200 to understand the requirements for
> ASME Code authorized inspections implemented by the Authorized Nuclear
> Inspector.
>
> 9\. Read Chapter 5 of Reference 2 for a concise introduction to the
> general requirements of ASME Section III, Divisions 1 and 2. Other
> chapters of Reference 2 provide outline summaries for all other
> provisions of the ASME Code, and offer a usable source of Code-related
> information which can be used as a roadmap to the more detailed
> requirements contained in the various ASME Code Sections.
>
> 10\. Meet with your supervisor, mentor, or a qualified construction
> inspector to discuss any questions you may have as a result of this
> activity. Discuss the answers to the questions listed under the
> Evaluation Criteria section of this study guide with your supervisor.

**DOCUMENTATION:** Qualification Signature Card, Item ISA-ASME-2

**Construction Inspector Technical Proficiency**

**On-the-Job Activities**

**Construction Inspector On-the-Job Activity**

**TOPIC:** (OJT-CI-1) Inspection Accompaniment

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize an inspector
with a typical construction inspection for a nuclear facility.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

**LEVEL**

**OF EFFORT:** 24 hours

**REFERENCES**: 1. Applicable Final Safety Analysis Report Sections

2.  Applicable Inspection Procedures and Manual Chapters

3.  ITAAC (as applicable)

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA**: Upon completion of the tasks, the inspector should be able
to:

> 1\. Generally describe the construction requirements in the area being
> inspected.

2.  Discuss the results of the inspection both in technical and
    regulatory contexts.

**TASKS:** 1. Review the references listed above to develop an
understanding of the construction requirements and discuss them with the
inspector to be accompanied.

2.  Accompany a qualified inspector during implementation of the
    inspection procedures and witness the conduct of inspection
    activities in progress.

> 3\. Meet with your supervisor or a qualified inspector designated by
> your supervisor and discuss the result of your activities.

**DOCUMENTATION**: Construction Inspection Proficiency Level
Qualification Signature Card Item OJT-CI-1

**Construction Inspector On-the-Job Activity**

**TOPIC:** (OJT-CI-2) Inspection Entrance/Exit Meetings

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize an inspector
with entrance and exit meetings for a typical construction inspection.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

**LEVEL**

**OF EFFORT:** 8 hours

**REFERENCES**: 1. IP 30703, Entrance and Exit Meetings (previously
deleted)

2.  Applicable Inspection Procedures

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA**: Upon completion of the tasks, the inspector should be able
to:

> 1\. Demonstrate proficiency in conducting entrance and exit meetings.

**TASKS:** 1. Under the supervision of a qualified construction
inspector or supervisor, conduct an entrance meeting.

2.  Under the supervision of a qualified construction inspector or
    supervisor, conduct an exit meeting.

**DOCUMENTATION**: Construction Inspection Proficiency Level
Qualification Signature Card Item OJT-CI-2

**Construction Inspector On-the-Job Activity**

**TOPIC:** (OJT-CI-3) Inspection Documentation

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize an inspector
with the requirements for construction inspection report documentation.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

**LEVEL**

**OF EFFORT:** 24 hours

**REFERENCES**: 1. Manual Chapter 0613, Construction Inspection Reports

2.  CIPIMS User's Guide

3.  Applicable Inspection Procedures

4.  NRC Enforcement Manual Section for Construction Inspection

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA**: Upon completion of the tasks, the inspector should be able
to:

> 1\. Generally describe the requirements for documenting construction
> inspection reports.

2.  Demonstrate the ability to properly document inspection findings in
    accordance with the applicable NRC Enforcement Manual sections.

**TASKS:** 1. Review the references listed above to develop an
understanding of the documentation requirements for construction
inspections.

2.  Under the guidance of a qualified construction inspector, draft an
    inspection report input and develop CIPIMS inputs.

3.  Organize and incorporate draft inspection report inputs from other
    inspectors, as applicable.

**DOCUMENTATION**: Construction Inspection Proficiency Level
Qualification Signature Card Item OJT-CI-3

**Construction Inspector Technical Proficiency Level**

**Signature Card and Certification**

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| Inspector Name:                           | Inspector | S           |
|                                           | Init      | upervisor's |
|                                           | ials/Date |             |
|                                           |           | Sig         |
|                                           |           | nature/Date |
+===========================================+===========+=============+
| *Required Training Courses*               |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| All Functional Areas                      |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| New Reactor Technology (one design only   |           |             |
| is required)                              |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| Construction Inspection Program           |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| ***Completing a Codes and Inspection      |           |             |
| Course in only one discipline is          |           |             |
| required***:                              |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| **Civil/Structural Functional Area**      |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| Codes and Inspection Course               |           |             |
| (Civil/Structural)                        |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| **Mechanical Functional Area**            |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| Codes and Inspection Course (Mechanical)  |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| **Electrical Functional Area**            |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| Codes and Inspection Course (Electrical)  |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| **Construction/Start-up Testing           |           |             |
| Functional Area**                         |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| Preoperational and Startup Testing        |           |             |
| Inspection                                |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| *Individual Study Activities*             |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (ISA-CI-1) Construction Quality Assurance |           |             |
| (QA) and Defect Reporting Requirements    |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (ISA-CI-2) 10 CFR Part 52                 |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (ISA-CI-3) Construction Inspection        |           |             |
| Program                                   |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (ISA-CI-4) Design Control Document        |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (ISA-CI-5) Construction Inspection        |           |             |
| Program Information Management System     |           |             |
| (CIPIMS)                                  |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (ISA-CI-6) Industry Codes and Standards - |           |             |
| General                                   |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (ISA-ASME-1) Regulatory Basis for the     |           |             |
| Requirements Specified in the American    |           |             |
| Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)    |           |             |
| Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code -           |           |             |
| (Mechanical Area Inspectors Only)         |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (ISA-ASME-2) American Society of          |           |             |
| Mechanical Engineers Boiler & Pressure    |           |             |
| Vessel Code, Section III (ASME Code, or   |           |             |
| Section III) Overview - (Mechanical Area  |           |             |
| Inspectors Only)                          |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| *On-the-Job Activities*                   |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (OJT-CI-1) Inspection Accompaniment       |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (OJT-CI-2) Inspection Entrance/Exit       |           |             |
| Meetings                                  |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+
| (OJT-CI-3) Inspection Documentation       |           |             |
+-------------------------------------------+-----------+-------------+

Area for Certification:

□ Civil/Structural

□ Mechanical

□ Electrical

□ Preoperational/StartupTesting

Branch Chief's signature indicates successful completion of all required
courses and activities listed in this journal for designated inspection
area and readiness to appear before the Oral Board.

Branch Chief's Signature: Date:

**Form 1**

+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| **Construction Inspector Technical  |                                |
| Proficiency Level**                 |                                |
|                                     |                                |
| **Equivalency Justification**       |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| Inspector Name:                     | Identify equivalent training   |
| \_\_\_\_\                           | and experience for which the   |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ | inspector is to be given       |
|                                     | credit                         |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| ***Required Training Courses***     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| ***Individual Study Activities***   |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| ***On-the-Job Activities***         |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
|                                     |                                |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+

Branch Chief's Recommendation Signature / Date

Division Director's Approval Signature / Date

Copies to: Inspector

HR Office

Branch Chief

This form must accompany the Signature Card and Certification, if
applicable.

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