Which sites accept NRRPT for NUF?

[Rennhack]

Which sites require you to have an Active NRRPT, which sites give you the pass for any NRRPT, and which sites don't accept the NRRPT at all?



See also:

http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php?topic=36246.0

[RDTroja]

Hmmm... should have waited to reply to the other post until I read this one, so I repeat:

I have only had to take the NUF at Seabrook... ever. (And I had no warning when I did.) That was fall of 2006.

To be more specific, I have been to Limerick, Peach Bottom, LaSalle, Clinton, Turkey Point, St. Lucie and Seabrook since I passed the NRRPT in 1991. I was at Calvert when I took the test and left there in 2003 when I was already inactive.

[Smart People]

As inactive, I had to take the NUF at Cooper. Brunswick required an active status and I think Oconee requires the same.

[Wlrun3]

Active NRRPT since 1989. Extensive list of plants worked. Most accept Registration in lieu of NUF.
Would be glad to accept project to produce comprehensive list if asked.

[jjack50]

Entergy officially accepts NRRPT in lieu of RP Fundamentals (NUF) for up to 5 years from exam date. Keeping current doesn't matter. After 5 years you have to take NUF.

[Rennhack]

Entergy officially accepts NRRPT in lieu of RP Fundamentals (NUF) for up to 5 years from exam date. Keeping current doesn't matter. After 5 years you have to take NUF.

Entergy 5 years, inactive.  If you stay active, does it extend?

Active NRRPT since 1989. Extensive list of plants worked. Most accept Registration in lieu of NUF.
Would be glad to accept project to produce comprehensive list if asked.

This is the place to post those plants that accepted it, and didn't.  This was me asking.

As inactive, I had to take the NUF at Cooper. Brunswick required an active status and I think Oconee requires the same.

I understand that you are saying that you 'believe' Duke requires active status, and that Cooper also required active status.

I have only had to take the NUF at Seabrook... ever. (And I had no warning when I did.) That was fall of 2006.
To be more specific, I have been to Limerick, Peach Bottom, LaSalle, Clinton, Turkey Point, St. Lucie and Seabrook since I passed the NRRPT in 1991. I was at Calvert when I took the test and left there in 2003 when I was already inactive.

You are saying that you were inactive at Limerick, Peach Bottom, LaSalle, Clinton, Turkey Point, St. Lucie, and they accepted it.

Thank you for the information, lets keep it coming.  I'll compile it and make a full list.

[Rennhack]

To be clear, you would have had to work in a position that required a NUF.  If you were an engineer that doesn't require NUF, it doesn't really count.

[RDTroja]

To be clear, you would have had to work in a position that required a NUF.  If you were an engineer that doesn't require NUF, it doesn't really count.

Yes, I was inactive when I went to all of the places I listed and each of them was (at least once) for a position entailing technician qualifications (tech, ALARA specialist, lead tech, etc.)

[jjack50]

Entergy requires 5 years after NRRPT exam regardless active or inactive.

[Rennhack]

Yes, I was inactive when I went to all of the places I listed and each of them was (at least once) for a position entailing technician qualifications (tech, ALARA specialist, lead tech, etc.)

Entergy requires 5 years after NRRPT exam regardless active or inactive.

Thank you for the follow up.

[Simple Country HP]

Columbia required me to take the NUF in 2013 and I am an active NRRPT.

[Wlrun3]

From the Bartlett Nuclear Site Information Website.
The plants listed as NRRPT unambiguously state the acceptance of active NRRPT registry taken in lieu of the NUF Exam.

Beaver Valley
Braidwood   NRRPT
Browns Ferry
Brunswick
Byron   NRRPT
Callaway
Calvert
Catawba
Clinton   NRRPT
Columbia
Comanche
Cooper
Davis Besse
DC Cook
Dresden   NRRPT
Duane Arnold
Farley
Fermi
Fort Calhoun
Ginna
Hatch
HB Robinson
Hope Creek   NRRPT
Lasalle   NRRPT
Limerick   NRRPT
McGuire
Millstone
Monticello   NRRPT
Nine Mile
North Anna   NRRPT
Oconee
Oyster Creek   NRRPT
Palo Verde
Peach Bottom   NRRPT
Perry
Point Beach
Prairie Island
Quad Cities   NRRPT
Salem   NRRPT
Seabrook
Sequoyah
Shearon Harris
South Texas
St Lucie
Surry   NRRPT
Susquehanna   NRRPT
Three Mile Island   NRRPT
Turkey Point
VC Summer
Vogtle
Watts Bar
Wolf Creek

[Rennhack]

From the Bartlett Nuclear Site Information Website.
The plants listed as NRRPT unambiguously state the acceptance of active NRRPT registry taken in lieu of the NUF Exam.
[spoiler]
Beaver Valley
Braidwood   NRRPT
Browns Ferry
Brunswick
Byron   NRRPT
Callaway
Calvert
Catawba
Clinton   NRRPT
Columbia
Comanche
Cooper
Davis Besse
DC Cook
Dresden   NRRPT
Duane Arnold
Farley
Fermi
Fort Calhoun
Ginna
Hatch
HB Robinson
Hope Creek   NRRPT
Lasalle   NRRPT
Limerick   NRRPT
McGuire
Millstone
Monticello   NRRPT
Nine Mile
North Anna   NRRPT
Oconee
Oyster Creek   NRRPT
Palo Verde
Peach Bottom   NRRPT
Perry
Point Beach
Prairie Island
Quad Cities   NRRPT
Salem   NRRPT
Seabrook
Sequoyah
Shearon Harris
South Texas
St Lucie
Surry   NRRPT
Susquehanna   NRRPT
Three Mile Island   NRRPT
Turkey Point
VC Summer
Vogtle
Watts Bar
Wolf Creek[/spoiler]

Thanks for the leg work.  I was working on doing the same thing for Jr RP's, so you saved me from having to do it again for the NRRPT list.  Here is all the info for all the sites from those blog pages, that relates to the NUF:

Beaver Valley - FENOC
If you need to take the NEU exam, (it's good for 5 yrs at FENOC sites) please review the material prior to arriving on site.

Braidwood - Exelon
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an NRRPT "active participant", or have taken the NUF within the past 4 years and passed with 80%. NRRPT and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test about midweek. Juniors will be required to take a theory exam.

Browns Ferry – TVA
Not Mentioned

Brunswick – Duke Energy
The NEUE Exam is good for 5 years provided it does not expire prior to 6 months from the outage start date.  You will have to had passed it with an 80% or better.  If it has expired or will expire within 6 months from the outage start date, please be prepared to take it in the first couple of day's onsite. (ALL HP, BOTH SHP & JHP WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AND PASS THIS EXAM)

Byron – Exelon
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an NRRPT "active participant", or have taken the NUF within the past 4 years and passed with 80%. NRRPT and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test about midweek. Juniors will be required to take a theory exam.

Callaway
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT CALLAWAY. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.

Calvert cliffs
Not Mentioned

Catawba - Duke
Not Mentioned

Columbia
Nuclear Utility Fundamentals HP Technician Exam (passing score ≥80% for 3.1 & 18.1 seniors). No NUF exam required for juniors. The maximum time you can take the exam is three.
1. The Nuclear Utility Fundamentals HP Technician Exam (qualified and ≥80% for 3.1 seniors) is good within the previous 5 years.

Comanchee peak
Not Mentioned

Cooper
need to pass the Nuclear Utility Fundamentals HP Technician Exam (passing score ≥80% for 3.1 & 18.1 senior tech's ) upon arrival to Cooper.Juniors are offered the test but do not have to pass.
The only one exceptions is:
1. You passed the Nuclear Utility Fundamentals HP Technician Exam ( ≥80% for 3.1 & 18.1 senior tech's) within the previous 5 years

Crystal River
Sr HP's who have passed with >80% in the past 5 years, and it is in PADS will not have to retest (Must not Expire during outage)
Jr HP's Will take the test, they will be evaluated by experience, and a score of <80% will be a case by case decision. Air Sample Formulas (MATH) are important to know to pass the HP Procedure test later that week.
There will be a NUF Study Class offered (it will be on your own time) we will have one prior to all test dates. It is recommended that all that have to take the test, also plan to take the class.

Davis Besse
The NUF Exam is good for 5 years at FENOC sites.

DC Cook
All Senior Health Physics Technicians are required to take and pass the North East Utilities HP Competency Exam with an 80% or greater passing grade. Exceptions to this requirement would be Active NRRPT registered technicians, or those of you that have passed the exam within the last 5 years, and a record of it is on the PADS information system.

Dresden
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an NRRPT "active participant", or have taken the NUF within the past 4 years and passed with 80%. NRRPT and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test about midweek. Juniors will be required to take a theory exam. Study material can be found at www.westrain.org Study sections RP-3 and RP-5.

Duane Arnold
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT ALL FPL / FPLE SITES. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.

Farley
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT FARLEY. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.

Fermi
Job Coverage Technician--any one of the following:
Certified Health Physicist, must have been employed at a commercial site and/or DOD/DOE site within the last 18 months
NRRPT Certified, must have been employed at a commercial site and/or DOD/DOE site within the last 18 months
Completion of the North East Utilities Health Physics Fundamentals Exam (80%) within the last 5 years,
Completion of the Health Physics Fundamentals Exam (RC-490-0001) within the last 5 years
Currently Senior RP qualified under a utility INPO Accredited Program

Fort Calhoun
(passing score ≥80% for 3.1 qualified ) . No NUF exam required for juniors. The maximum time you can take the exam is twice and is on a case by case bases.1. The Nuclear Utility Fundamentals HP Technician Exam (qualified and ≥80% for 3.1 seniors) is good within the previous 5 years

Ginna
NUF Quals are good for 4 years.

Hatch
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT HATCH. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.

Robinson
Not Mentioned

Hope Creek
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an active NRRPT member or you've taken and passed the NUF within the past 4 years. NRRPT active membership and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test near the start of your training. The test is administered by computer through NanTel. JHP techs are not required to take the NUF, however if you are close to becoming a SHP and want to take the test, let me know and I'll arrange for you to take it, time permitting. If you need study materials, there is a link on the outage list page at www.bartlettinc.com, or you can use your own user ID and password on www.nantel.org.

Kewaunee
4. North East Utilities Fundamental Exam (NUFE) > 80% good for 5 yrs, technicians w/ current good standing NRRPT qualifications do not have to take the NUFE
Utility will approve resumes based on current 7. ANSI 3.1 - 1978, section 4.5.2 standards
5. Classifications:
SHP - >8 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 18.1 limited number( JHP tasks)
SR Decon > 2yrs and >3yrs
JR Decon 0-1 yr, 1-2 yrs
JHP > 1yr , .1 yr >80% NUFE
Dominion procedure GARD-RP-AA-102-1000 used for qualification requirements

Lasalle
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an NRRPT "active participant", or have taken the NUF within the past 4 years and passed with 80%. NRRPT and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test about midweek. Juniors will be required to take a theory exam. Study material can be found at www.westrain.org Study sections RP-3 and RP-5.

Limerick
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an NRRPT "active participant", or have taken the NUF within the past 4 years and passed with 80%. NRRPT and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test.

McGuire
If you need to take the NUF and need study material, please contact Brandy Neal at (864) 873-6206

Millstone
For Senior Health Physics Technicians the Health Physics Fundamentals Exam is good for 5 years. 80% is required to pass exam. Junior Health Physics Technicians are not required to take the Fundamentals Exam.

Monticello
NUF requirements. Passing grades, how many times to take, good for how many years.
80% good for 5 years. Current NRRPT Registration or passed Part 1 of the ABHP examination exempted.

Nine Mile
NUF requirements: SR RP's must have a current Northeast Utility Qual.

North Anna
North East Utilities Fundamental Exam (NUFE) > 80% good for 5 yrs, technicians w/ current good standing NRRPT qualifications do not have to take the NUFE
Utility will approve resumes based on current 7. ANSI 3.1 - 1978, section 4.5.2 standards
Classifications:
SHP >8 yrs/5-8 yrs/ 3-5 yrs
JHP <1yr/ > 1yr/1 yr >80% NUFE
Decon > 2yrs and >3yrs
JR Decon 0-1 yr/ 1-2 yrs

Oconee
If you need access, study material, or questions about Nantel please contact Brandy Neal at (864) 873-6206

Oyster Creek
The NUF is required for all Senior Technicians and a minimum score of 80%, must be achieved. The NUF exam is valid for 4 years and the test results must be validated within PADS, if not taken at an Exelon facility. The NUF will be waved for all active NRRPT Technicians. Junior RP Technicians will be required to pass a radiological fundamentals exam. If a Junior RP Technician has passed the NUF exam, the radiological fundamentals exam can be waived, with validation of exam.

Palo Verde
Not Mentioned

Peach bottom - Exelon
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an active NRRPT member or you've taken and passed the NUF within the past 4 years. NRRPT active membership and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test near the start of your training. The test is administered by computer through NanTel. JHP techs are also currently required to take and pass the NUF. If you are interested in becoming a JHP or SHP and want to take the test, let us know when you get here and we'll arrange for you to take it, time permitting. If you need study materials, there is a link on the outage list page at www.bhienergy.com, or you can use your own user ID and password on www.nantel.org.

Perry - FENOC
If you need to take the NEU exam, (it's good for 5 yrs at FENOC sites) please review the material prior to arriving on site.

Point Beach
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT POINT BEACH. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.

Prairie Island
NUF requirements.
Sr. RP's - Passing grades, 80% good for 5years.
NUF is NOT required for Jr. RP's.
If it has expired, please be prepared to take it in the first couple of day's onsite.

Quad Cities – Exelon
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an NRRPT "active participant", or have taken the NUF within the past 4 years and passed with 80%. NRRPT and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test about midweek. Juniors will be required to take a theory exam. Study material can be found at www.westrain.org Study sections RP-3 and RP-5.

Salem
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an active NRRPT member or you've taken and passed the NUF within the past 4 years. NRRPT active membership and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test near the start of your training. The test is administered by computer through NanTel. JHP techs are not required to take the NUF, however if you are close to becoming a SHP and want to take the test, let me know and I'll arrange for you to take it, time permitting. If you need study materials, there is a link on the outage list page at www.bartlettinc.com, or you can use your own user ID and password on www.nantel.org.

San Onofre
Not Mentioned

Seabrook
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT SEABROOK. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED. JR HP'S DO NOT TAKE THE NUF.

Sequoyah - TVA
Not Mentioned

Shearon Harris - Duke
The NEUE Exam is good for 5 years if passed with an 80% or better and you have not had a break in the nuclear industry longer than 1 1/2 years. NRRPT certification will exempt SHP's from having to take the exam as long as they are current on the quals and active. JHP's do have to take and pass the NUF exam with an 80%.

South Texas
South Texas Project requires a score of 80% for both junior and senior RP technicians. All technicians will be required to meet this standard.
Credit will be given for score > 80 % on the NUF exam within the last 5 years OR a current NRRPT certification.

St Lucie - FPL
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT ALL FPL / FPLE SITES. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.

Surry
North East Utilities Fundamental Exam (NUFE) > 80% good for 5 yrs, technicians w/ current good standing NRRPT qualifications do not have to take the NUFE
Utility will approve resumes based on current 7. ANSI 3.1 - 1978, section 4.5.2 standards
Classifications:
SHP - >8 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 18.1 limited number( JHP tasks)
SR Decon > 2yrs and >3yrs
JR Decon 0-1 yr, 1-2 yrs
JHP > 1yr , .1 yr >80% NUFE

Susquehanna
Susquehanna:HP Technicians with less than two years experience will not be required to pass an entrance examination. All others need to pass the Nuclear Utility Fundamentals HP Technician Exam (passing score of 80% for 3.1 & 18.1 senior tech's) upon arrival at SSES.
The two exceptions are:
1. You passed the Nuclear Utility Fundamentals HP Technician Exam (≥80% for 3.1 & 18.1 senior tech's) within the previous 5 years OR.
2. You have an active certification with the National Registry of Radiation Protection
Technologists (NRRPT).

Three Mile Island - Exelon
Senior HP techs must take the Nuclear Utilities Fundamentals Exam (NUF) and pass with a grade of 80% or better, unless you are either an active NRRPT member or you've taken the NUF within the past 4 years and passed with 80%. NRRPT active membership and prior test results must be verified, so bring your NRRPT certificate with you, or know where and when you last passed the NUF/NEUE, in case it is not recorded in PADS. If we cannot verify your status, you will be required to take the test about midweek. JHP techs must pass a theory exam, and should study sections RP-3 and RP-5 of the NUF study guide. It can be found at www.westrain.org.

Turkey Point
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT TURKEY POINT. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.

VC Summer
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT VC SUMMER. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.
JR HP's only need to make 70% or greater.

Vogtle
THE NUF EXAM IS GOOD FOR 5 YEARS AT VOGTLE. IF YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO TAKE IT PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS YOU CAN. STUDY MATERIAL CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU IF NEEDED. A PASSING GRADE OF 80% OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.

Watts Bar
Not Mentioned

Wolf Creek
NUF criteria: 3.1 Seniors must have a current (with-in last five years) NUF with passing grade of 80% or higher.