Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 70b90fe6-a72f-4f2f-bb11-845e2301c28b
Document Type: srp
Title: REACTOR OPERATOR TRAINING
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0236/ML023650427.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.2.1
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ensed operator and senior operator licensing examinations prior to criticality should be sufficient to ensure that applicable regulatory requirements with respect to shift staffing can be met from the time of initial fuel loading, with allowances for examination contingencies and the need to avoid planned overtime. DRAFT Rev. 2 - December 2002 13.2.1-4 5. The licensed operator requalification training program should adequately implement the requirements-of -10 CFR 55.59. B.- Technical Rationale The technical rationale for application of these acceptance criteria to reviewing licensed operator training is discussed in the following paragraphs: 1. Compliance with the relevant requirements of 10 CFR 50.54 items i through in requires the licensee to have licensed operators or senior operators present at the controls and responsible for manipulation of the controls or directing the licensed activities of other licensed operators,' as appropriate. The reactor operator and senior reactor operator training programs, including initial and requalification training; established by the applicant provide the means to train individuals in the knowledge, skills, 'and abilities needed to'perform licensed operator duties. Meeting these requirements provides assurance that only trained and qualified individuals will be licensed and assigned to carry out or direct operational activities, * including manipulation of the controls and other activities affecting reactivity or power level. 2. Compliance with the relevant requirements of 10 CFR 55.4, 55.31, 55.41, 55.43, - 55.45, 55.46, and 55.59 requires that the applicant for an operator's license and for requalification successfully complete written and operating examinations which demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform licensed activities:. The reactor operator and senior reactor operator training programs, including initial and requalification trainingcestablished by the