CPSES-200200963, Transmittal of Revised Emergency Plan Procedures

Transmittal of Revised Emergency Plan Procedures

ML021220401
Person / Time
Site:	Comanche Peak
Issue date:	04/19/2002
From:	Terry C, Walker R TXU Energy
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
References
CPSES-200200963, TXX-02065
Download: ML021220401 (11)

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t TXU TXU Energy C.Lance Terry Comanche Peak Steam Senior Vice President & Ref: 10CFR50.54(q)

Electric Station Principal Nuclear Officer P.O. Box 1002 (E01) 10CFR50 App. E Glen Rose, TX 76043 Tel: 254 897 8920 Fax: 254 897 6652 lance.terry@txu.com CPSES-200200963 Log # TXX-02065 File # 10013 April 19, 2002 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555

SUBJECT:

COMANCHE PEAK STEAM ELECTRIC STATION (CPSES)

DOCKET NOS. 50-445 AND 50-446 TRANSMITTAL OF REVISED EMERGENCY PLAN PROCEDURES Gentlemen:

Enclosed is (1) copy of each of the Emergency Plan Procedures (EPP) (Controlled Copy Number 754) listed on the attachment.

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact Mr. Connie L. Wilkerson at (254) 897-0144.

f TXU TXX-02065 Page 2 of 2 This communication contains no new licensing basis commitments regarding CPSES Units 1 and 2.

Sincerely, TXU Generation Company LP By: TXU Generation Management Company LLC, Its General Partner C. L. Terry Senior Vice President and Principal Nuclear Officer By:

Regulatory Affairs Manager GRP Attachment Enclosure(s) c- E. W. Merschoff, Region IV (2 copies of enclosures; Control Nos. 754A and 754B)

W. D. Johnson, Region IV (w/o enclosure)

D. H. Jaffe, NRR (1 Information Only Copy of Enclosures)

Resident Inspectors, CPSES (1 Information Only Copy of Enclosures)

CPSES-200200963 Attachment to TXX-02065 Page 1 of 1 Enclosed Emergency Plan Procedures (EPPs)

EPP-207, Activation and Operation of the News Center (March 26, 2002)

Revision 11 EPP-204-1-R12 (April 10, 2002)

( ) denotes effective date.

COMANCHE PEAK STEAM ELECTRIC STATION EMERGENCY PLAN MANUAL ACTIVATION AND OPERATION OF THE NEWS CENTER PROCEDURE NO. EPP-207 REVISION NO. 11 EFFECTIVE DATE: 0 3 - ol U,- Qo(-)

MAJOR REVISION PREPARED BY (Print): Kelly Faver EXT: 5628 TECHNICAL REVIEW BY (Print): David-Barham EXT: 5984 APPROVED BY: Matt Bozeman i_\L . N511- ---

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CPSES PROCEDURE NO.

EMERGENCY PLAN MANUAL EPP-207 ACTIVATION AND OPERATION OF THE NEW CENTER REVISION NO. 11 PAGE 2 OF 7 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 This procedure provides guidance for the activation and operation of the News Center.

1.2 This procedure also identifies responsibilities of minimum staffing personnel assigned to the News Center.

2.0 APPLICABILITY 2.1 This procedure becomes effective upon declaration of an Alert or higher emergency classification.

2.2 This procedure may become effective upon declaration of a Notification of Unusual Event if the Emergency Coordinator, Company Spokesperson or News Conference Manager directs the activation of the News Center.

2.3 This procedure is applicable to News Center Personnel.

3.0 DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS 3.1 Activation - Condition where the News Center is staffed with the minimum personnel and capable of performing the functions defined in Table 1.1 of the CPSES Emergency Plan.

3.2 News Center - A facility located outside the Exclusion Area in the Nuclear Operations Support Facility (NOSF) for dissemination of information to the media and public.

3.3 Approved Emergency-Related Public Information - Emergency-related information with written or verbal approval from the Company Spokesperson.

3.4 Rumor Control - A function of the News Center dedicated to a coordinated response for dealing with rumors. Designated personnel answer phone calls from the public and media and monitor TV and radio newscasts. [C-056411

CPSES PROCEDURE NO.

EMERGENCY PLAN MANUAL EPP-207 ACTIVATION AND OPERATION OF THE NEW CENTER REVISION NO. 11 PAGE 3 OF 7 3.5 Joint Public Information Center (JPIC) - A term used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) synominous with News Center.

4.0 INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 Responsibilities NOTE: Individual task lists, including specific steps to accomplish these tasks, are found in the Position Assistance Documents PADs).

4.1.1 The Company Spokesperson is responsible for:

"* Approving news releases that are up-to-date and technically accurate.

[C-03253, C-235571

"* Coordinating with spokespersons present from other groups. [C-235571

• Coordinating the timing of news conferences with the News Conference Manager and other spokespersons. [C-235571 0 Informing the media at the News Center about TXU Energy's activities during an emergency. Applicable Emergency Plan Procedures shall be followed. [C-032531 4.1.2 The News Conference Manager is responsible for:

• Ensuring the news media are invited to news conferences at the News Center or Alternate News Center if activated. [C-235571

• Ensuring that protective actions for the News Center are communicated to the press and News Center personnel. [C-067841

CPSES PROCEDURE NO.

EMERGENCY PLAN MANUAL EPP-207 ACTIVATION AND OPERATION OF THE NEW CENTER REVISION NO. 11 PAGE 4 OF 7 4.1.3 The Information Coordinator is responsible for receiving and forwarding current technical information from the Emergency Coordinator to the Company Spokesperson or the News Conference Manager. The Information Coordinator may also conduct technical briefings to the press when necessary.

4.1.4 The Information Liaison is responsible for informing corporate communications, government sources and media news services of event developments and obtains emergency-related information from outside sources.

4.1.5 The News Release Writer is responsible for preparing news releases from approved information for dissemination to the media.

4.1.6 The Rumor Control Coordinator is responsible for reviewing received rumors and media broadcasts for consistency with approved information and reporting findings to the Company Spokesperson.

4.1.7 The Audio Visual Aide is responsible for setting up and monitoring audio visual equipment and recording news conferences.

4.1.8 Media Monitoring Aides are responsible for monitoring media broadcasts for event related information.

4.1.9 News Center Aids are responsible for hosting media representatives.

4.1.10 Rumor Control Aides are responsible for answering telephone requests for information from the pubic and the media.

4.1.11 The Electronic Media Monitoring Aide is responsible for monitoring electronic mail services for rumors and incorrect information.

CPSES PROCEDURE NO.

EMERGENCY PLAN MANUAL EPP-207 ACTIVATION AND OPERATION OF THE NEW CENTER REVISION NO. 11 PAGE 5 OF 7 4.2 Activation 4.2.1 The News Center should be activated within SIXTY (60) minutes following the declaration of Site Area Emergency or General Emergency classification or following the Emergency Coordinator's or News Conference Manager's instruction to do so. [C-057171 4.2.2 The News Center may be activated when the Company Spokesperson or News Conference Manager, News Release Writer and Rumor Control Coordinator are in position.

4.2.3 The initial staff will be selected from arriving News Center personnel.

4.2.3.1 When notified of an Alert Emergency Classification, all personnel assigned to the News Center shall report to their assigned News Center facility unless otherwise directed. [C-062571 4.2.3.2 Personnel selected to remain in the News Center should sign in on the appropriate facility staffing board.

4.2.3.3 Extra personnel should report to the Emergency Response Organization Staging Area.

4.3 Administrative 4.3.1 News Center personnel should log their activities on approved Log sheets if directed by their Position Assistance Documents (PADS).

4.3.2 Personnel should record name, date and time on other documents.

4.3.3 All documents generated in an emergency should be transmitted to the Emergency Planning Manager.

CPSES PROCEDURE NO.

EMERGENCY PLAN MANUAL EPP-207 ACTIVATION AND OPERATION OF THE NEW CENTER REVISION NO. 11 PAGE 6 OF 7 4.4 Communications 4.4.1 Telephone numbers for emergency communications are listed in the Emergency Facility Telephone Directory.

4.5 Notifications 4.5.1 Onsite and offsite notifications are described in EPP-203, "Notifications".

4.5.2 Some individuals may be notified by telephone at the discretion of the Company Spokesperson or News Conference Manager.

4.6 Protective Measures [C-06784]

4.6.1 Guidelines for developing protective action recommendations are found in EPP-304 "Protective Action Recommendations".

4.6.2 Relocation is the primary protective measure for the safety of personnel in the News Center.

4.6.3 Conditions that may cause relocation of portions of the News Center include:

• actual or potential hazardous radiation levels

• power failure

"* earthquake or other natural phenomena

"* conditions which pose unacceptable risk to personnel safety

"* security event.

4.6.4 Designated personnel should report to the Alternate News Center. The location of the Alternate News Center is Cleburne City Council Chambers at the Cleburne City Hall, 10 North Robinson, Cleburne.

CPSES PROCEDURE NO.

EMERGENCY PLAN MANUAL EPP-207 ACTIVATION AND OPERATION OF THE NEW CENTER REVISION NO. 11 PAGE 7 OF 7 4.7 Radiological Controls 4.7.1 Habitability of the News Center is monitored by Radiation Protection Technicians assigned by the EOF Offsite Radiological Assessment Coordinator to check habitability conditions within the NOSF. [C-057181 4.8 Facility Deactivation 4.8.1 Operation of the News Center should continue until the Emergency Coordinator or News Conference Manager directs its deactivation.

5.0 REFERENCES

5.1 Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station (CPSES) Emergency Plan 5.2 EPP-203, "Notifications" 5.3 EPP-304, "Protective Action Guidelines" 6.0 ATTACHMENTS AND FORMS None

TU ELECTRIC COMANCHE PEAK STEAM ELECTRIC STATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER CHECKLIST Page 1 of 1 VERIFIED OR ITEM RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETED TSC ACTIVATION

1. TSC Activation Started: TSC Comm Coord.

Date/Time

2. Verify Minimum Staff Requirements:** TSC Comm Coord.

(check)

a. TSC Manager

b. TSC Onsite Radiological Assessment Coordinator C. TSC Communications Coordinator

d. TSC Engineering Team Coordinator

e. TSC Engineering Team (4)

3. Announce TSC activated. TSC Manager Date/Time OTHER TSC CHECKLIST ITEMS (Not required for activation)

1. Ensure ERF Computer Terminals initialized to TSC Eng Tm Coord.

affected Unit.

2. Activate the Emergency Response TSC Eng Tm Coord.

Data System. This is required within 60 minutes of Alert. [C-2579 1]

3. Report time TSC was activated, report and post name TSC Seq. of Events and location of Emergency Coordinator to Bd Recorder OSC and EOF. Obtain and post activation status from these facilities.

4. Initiate communications per EPP-203. (May use CR ENS TSC Comm Coord.

Comm in TSC). Report transfer of Emergency Coordinator duties to offsite agencies.

5. Obtain plant status report. TSC Ops Coord.

6. Ensure iodine monitor and TSC OnRac area radiation monitor are operating.

7. Direct contamination control points be TSC OnRac established for the TSC, Control Room and OSC, if necessary.

8. Direct dose assessment computer and printer setup TSC OnRac and ensure it is operating.

9. Ensure the monitors are on and displaying the EP screen TSC Comm Coord.

(from the plant computer; ENS Communicator work station).

III. TSC CHECKLIST COMPLETE TSC Manager Date/Time NOTE: Activation start time is when an Alert or higher emergency classification has been declared.

The TSC is required to be activated within 60 minutes of this start time.

• • NOTE: Other individuals on the ERO may fill these positions if equally qualified. As soon as the minimum staffing requirements are met, the facility may be activated.

EPP-204-1 REV. 12