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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, including operation of those controls associated with plant equipment that could affect reactivity or the release of radioactive materials to the environment. (i) Demonstration or description of the use and function of the facility radiation-monitoring systems, including fixed radiation monitors and alarms, portable survey instruments, and personnel monitoring equipment. (j) Demonstration of knowledge of significant radiation hazards, including permissible exposure levels and performance of the procedures necessary to reduce radiation levels and to minimize personnel exposure. (k) Demonstration of knowledge of the facility emergency plan, including the operator's or senior operator's responsibility to decide whether the plan should be executed, and knowledge of his assigned duties. (l) Demonstration of knowledge and ability, as appropriate to the assigned position, to assume the responsibilities associated with the safe operation of the facility. (m) Demonstration of the ability to function within the control room team, as appropriate to the assigned position, in such a way that the facility procedures are adhered to and that license limitations and amendments are not violated. (ix) A description of the procedure for upgrading reactor operator licenses and for licensing senior reactor operators who have not been previously licensed as reactor operators. (x) A description of the procedures to meet licensed operator experience requirements. 13.2.1-6 Revision 4 – August 2016 f. The licensed operator requalification program must be conducted for a continuous period not to exceed two years and followed immediately by successive requalification programs. In accordance with 10 CFR 55.59(c), in lieu of paragraphs f.(1) and f.(ii) below, the Commission may approve a program developed using a systems approach to training. (i) The requalification program must include preplanned lectures in those areas where operator and senior operator examinations and operating experience