Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 854dac6a-4d16-4de2-b039-2eafedc512e4
Document Type: srp
Title: REACTOR OPERATOR REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM; REACTOR OPERATOR
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1500/ML15006A035.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.2.1
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requalification program for licensed operators and senior operators is acceptable and meets the requirements of 10 CFR 50.34(b), 10 CFR 50.34(f), 10 CFR 50.54(i-1), 10 CFR 50.120, 10 CFR 52.79(a), 10 CFR 55.31(a), 10 CFR 55.41, 10 CFR 55.43, 10 CFR 55.45, 10 CFR 55.46, and 10 CFR 55.59. This conclusion is based on the following: 1. Construction Permit or Combined License The applicant has stated that a training program will be established [for COL, in accordance with the implementation milestones] to provide licensed operators with sufficient knowledge and operating experience to start up, operate, shut down, and maintain the plant in a safe manner. The licensed operator training program is derived from a systems approach to training and will conform to the regulatory requirements of 10 CFR Part 55, “Operators' Licenses,” and, for COL applicants, the guidance of NEI 06-13A. Licensed operators and senior operators will receive the technical and administrative training required to operate the facility during normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions, as well as training in security procedures, radiological emergency plans, administrative procedures, radiation protection, fire protection, and fitness for 13.2.1-15 Revision 4 – August 2016 duty. Simulation facilities used for the licensed operator training program shall meet 10 CFR 55.46 and be consistent with the guidance of RG 1.149, which endorses ANSI/ANS-3.5, “Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for Use in Operator Training and Examination.” The information submitted relative to these subjects is satisfactory for the preoperational test program, for operator licensing, and for fuel loading. 2. Operating License or Combined License holders Verification of the licensed operator training program will be accomplished through the Consruction Inspection Program by reviewing the items included in Section I.1. The licensed operator training program is designed to meet the individual needs of the participants,