NUREG-1537, Part 2 - NRC

CONDUCTOFOPEAMONS
the facility and the operators. The operating test should be given' annually
and should be used to determine areas where retraining is needed.
The requalification plan should include systematic observation' and
evaluation by supervisors of the performance and competency of operators
as specified in 10 CFR 55.59(cX4)(iii).
* The evaluation of operators should include sinulation of emergency or
abnormal conditions as specified in 10 CFR 55.59(c)(4)(iv).
* Acceptance criteria for acceptable operator performance on examinations
and tests should be given. Operatorsmust score at least 70 percent to pass
written examinations. Minimum acceptable performance on operating tests
should be determined and documented by the applicant before testing
begins.
* The applicant should discuss provisions for'accelerated requalification if
performance evaluations indicate the need [see 10 CFR 55.59(c)(4)(v)].
This includes the status of the operator during retraining, the formn
retraining will take, and the acceptance criteria to complete retraining.
* The applicant should maintain records in accordance with the requirernents
in 10 CFR 55.59(cX5).
* The applicant should discuss the requirements for operators to maintain
active status. At a minimum, operators should actively perform the,
functions of a reactor operator or senior reactor operator for 4 hours per
calendar-quarter.
* The applicant should discuss the requirements for inactive operators to
return to active status. At a minimum, the requirements should meet those
discussed in 10 CFR 55.53(f).
* The applicant should require audits of the plan by the facility review and
audit committee at least every other year. This audit requirement should be
- given ini the plan or in the technical specifications.
Renew Procedures
The reviewer should confirm that the information in the reactor operator
requalification plan includes that given in the areas of review. The plan should.
meet the reqiiiremehts'of 10 CFR Part 55 and the acceptance criteria above. The
reviewer should note that 10 CFR 55.59(c)(7) recognizes that non-power reactors
have specialized modes of operation and differences in control, equipment, and
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