Q94 — Shift Complement / Unexpected Absence
T3 G2.1.5 (3.9)
Given:
- Salem Unit 2 is at 100% power
- The crew is at minimum shift complement
Then:
- A shift change is in progress
- An on-duty Unit 2 Reactor Operator reports that his relief is unable to report to work
- There are NO available qualified licensed ROs on-site
In accordance with OP-AA-101-111, Roles and Responsibilities of On-Shift Personnel, which of the following completes both statements?
1. The on-duty Unit 2 RO shift position (1) be unmanned upon shift change.
2. The shift complement may be one less than the minimum requirements for a period not to exceed (2) .
- Salem Unit 2 is at 100% power
- The crew is at minimum shift complement
Then:
- A shift change is in progress
- An on-duty Unit 2 Reactor Operator reports that his relief is unable to report to work
- There are NO available qualified licensed ROs on-site
In accordance with OP-AA-101-111, Roles and Responsibilities of On-Shift Personnel, which of the following completes both statements?
1. The on-duty Unit 2 RO shift position (1) be unmanned upon shift change.
2. The shift complement may be one less than the minimum requirements for a period not to exceed (2) .
A. (1) can (2) 2 hours
B. (1) can (2) 1 hour
C. (1) can NOT (2) 1 hour
D. (1) can NOT (2) 2 hours
▶ Show Answer & Explanation
✓ D. Correct. Per OP-AA-101-111, Attachment 2 Note 1, the Salem Shift complement may be one less than the minimum requirements for a period not to exceed 2 hours to accommodate the unexpected absence of on duty shift members provided that immediate action is taken to restore the Shift Complement to within the minimum requirements. Also, this provision does not permit any shift position to be unmanned upon shift change due to an oncoming shift member being late or absent. The preferred action is to hold the off-going shift personnel until a relief is available.
✗ A. Plausible because the SRO may misinterpret the requirements in OP-AA-101-111 and believe that since 2 hours is allowed to fill the unexpected absence that the on duty RO can leave at the end of the shift.
✗ B. Plausible because the SRO may misinterpret the requirements in OP-AA-101-111 and believe that since 2 hours is allowed to fill the unexpected absence that the on duty RO can leave at the end of the shift.
✗ C. Plausible because 1 hour requirements are used in Tech Specs and the SRO may believe that this 1 hour action is warranted.
Ref: OP-AA-101-111 (R11), TS 6.2.2 | LO: NOS05CONDOP-14, Objective 5.g. Describe requirements for the following Control Room or Field Activities in accordance with applicable Conduct of Operations Manual Administrative Procedures: Shift Relief and Turnovers | Source: New | Cognitive: Fundamental/Memory
Connections
- Related admin: OP-AA-101-111
- Related exam: 2023 NRC Written Exam