IR 05000315/1982003
| ML20052G005 | |
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| Site: | Cook  |
| Issue date: | 04/27/1982 |
| From: | Axelson W, Dubry N, Patterson J, Swanson E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| Shared Package | |
| ML20052F993 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-315-82-03, 50-315-82-3, 50-316-82-03, 50-316-82-3, NUDOCS 8205140226 | |
| Download: ML20052G005 (5) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION kEGION III Report No. 50-315/82-03; 50-316/82-03 Docket No. 50-315; 50-316 License No. DPR-58; DPR-74 Licensee: American Electric Power Service Corporation Indiana and Michigan Power Company A'ITN :
Mr. John E. Dolan Vice Chairman Engineering 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004 Facility Name:
Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant Inspection At:
D. C. Cook Nuclear Plant Site Inspection Conducted:
January 15-26, 1982 TW Inspectors:
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Emergency Preparedness Section Inspection Summary:
Inspection on January 15-26, 1982 Report No. 50-315/82-03; 50-316/82-03 Areas Inspected:
Special announced inspection of Prompt Public Notifica-tion / Warning System and testing of the system. The inspection involved 19 inspector-hours onsite and in-office by three NTC inspectors.
Results: One item of noncompliance was identified. The licensee failed to provide emergency preparedness information to the transient population at Warren Dunes State Park.
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On February 1, 1982, the licensee must demonstrate that physical and adminis-trative means exist for alerting and providing prompt instructions to the public within the plume exposure pathway EPZ. The design objective of the system shall be to have the capability to essentially complete the initial notification of the public within about 15 minutes. The technical basis for review of the system is given in Appendix 3 to NUREG-0654, Revision 1.
This special inspection is not in the usual format, but consists of questions directed at the licensee. The questions and answers provided are the bases for determining if the prompt public notification system installed is as described in your Emergency Plan or other correspondence sent to the Commission.
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Physically verify that the sirens are in place by observing's random sample (i.e., about 20%) of siren locations.
The siren system consisting of 14 sirens was installed and operational on August 7, 1981. The resident inspectors observed 8 of the 14 siren installations and found them in place as indicated on the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) maps.
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The following questions were directed to the licensee:
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Will the system provide both an alert and an informational or-instructional message to the population throughout the ten mile-(five miles for Lacrosse and Big Rock Point) Emergency Planning Zone within 15 minutes?
The siren system will provide an alert audible signal only to the population within the 10 mile EPZ.
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What system (if messages cannot be transmitted through a.*above)
would be used to provide an instructional message to the public after the sirens have been activated?
Special receiver / recorder or special radios, 1ccated in major news media (TV and radio) locations serving the area, alert the media operator to listen for a message transmitted by the Berrien County Sheriff's Department. These radios are equipped with tape recorders to store the message if the media location is unattended at trans-mission time.
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Does the public information distribution program provide information regarding this system?
(Explain)
Emergency Preparedness brochures have been distributed to all residents within the 10 mile EPZ as well as public places as motels, hotels, nursing homes, schools, and hospitals. Through telephone conversations with a Staff Assistant at the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant and the Supervisor of Warren Dunes State Park, the inspector confirmed that no Emergency Preparedness brochures or other related information (posting of signs, or predesigned public address system) were distributed or made available to this State park. The park is
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located about two miles from the site boundry. During the summer season on some days as many as 25,000 to 30,000 people use this park, according to the Park Supervisor. These brochures or other adequate means should include basic emergency planning information, such as the protection actions planned if an accident occurs, methods for public notification and a list of local broadcast stations that will be used to disseminate information during an emergency.
This appears to be an item of noncompliance as indicated in 10 CFR 50, Appendix E,Section IV.D (Notification Procedures)
which states that signs or other measures shall also be used to disseminate to any transient population within the plume exposure pathway EPZ appropriate information that would be helpful if an accident occurs.
(315/82-03-01 and 316/82-03-01)
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Does the initial alerting system assure direct coverage of essentially 100% of the population within 5 miles of the site?
(Explain)
The 60 decibel sound level of each siren has a 2-3% area which may not be covered. Tests by the licensee indicate a number of areas within 5 miles that may not hear the siren system due to high back-ground noise levels. Wind direction of Lake Michigan may effect siren coverage near state and local parks. This will be examined by the inspector after the licensee completes their tests.
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What percent of the population between 5 and 10 miles will not hear the initial signal?
Approximately 10% of the area between 5 and 10 miles is not covered by the alert system.
In addition, by licensee test results some portions of the more densely populated areas may not hear the sirens due to high background noise levels.
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What special arrangements have been made to assure 100% cove. rage within 45 minutes of the population within the entire 10 mile EPZ who may not have received the initial notification?
Besides notification to the news media, the Berrien County Sherrif's Office will dispatch mobile units to remote areas. These mobile units (police cars) will have loud speakers attached to notify the population.
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What special arrangements for prompt public notification have been made for special facilities such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes?
These special facilities contain tone activated receivers, activated by the Berrien County Sheriff, as part of the Special Weather Watch system for their direct notification in the event of_a nuclear emergency.
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Have the sirens and/or other alerting devices been tested?
Yes, they have been tested monthly since their installation in August 1981.
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Who is responsible for maintenance of the alerting (siren) system-(e.g., licensee, local government, or State)?
The licensee, specifically the Indiana and Michigan Power Company's Benton Harbor Service Division,.is responsible for maintenance of the system.
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Who has the authority to activate the alerting (siren)-system?
The Berrien County Sheriff's Office has the authority.to_ activate the siren system.
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What QA/QC program has been established to assure continued reliability of the alerting (siren) system?
Monthly tests of the siren system, including all its components, are made the first Saturday of each month. Maintenance procedures for the system are still under development. This is an open item.
(315/82-03-02 and 316/82-03-02)
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Name of licensee contact:
J. Warnock., American Electric Power Service Corporation (Corporate Office)
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Operational Test of Siren System a.
What type of test? (Explain):
Siren operational and audibility tests were conducted on October 3, 1981, November 7, 1981 and December 3, 1981.
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Was State and County involved:
Only Berrien County, Michigan was involved.
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Was FEMA present:
No.
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Who witnessed the test:
Resident Inspector witnessed test on October 3, 1981.
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Names of licensee personnel who witnessed the test:
Roland Begor, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, witnessed the test
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Review records of the test (Comment):
Test records are located at American Electric Power Service Corporation. Review of records indicated some areas in the EPZ which may lack coverage due to high background noise interference.
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Items and concerns identified as a result of the inspection:
Installation:
None.
Test Results:
Test results were examined by the resident inspector and returned to the licensee.
Records:
The records were found to be brief or, for monthly operability checks, non-existent. There appears co be no method of random spot feedback of actual siren capability during monthly tests.
Others:
Sirens being tested at noon on 1st Saturday of month were often over-shadowed by local fire siren tests at the same time.
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Persons Contacted W. Smith, Jr., Plant Manager B. Svensson, Assistant Plant Manager E. Townley, Assistant Plant Manager R. Begor, Staff Assistant R. Krieger, Quality Assurance Manager Corporate
- J. Warnock, Emergency Planner Corporate
- By Telephone 6.
Exit Interview The inspectors met with the licensee representatives (denoted in Paragraph 5) at the conclusion of the inspection on January 15-26, 1982. The in-spectors summarized the scope and findings of the inspection. TWr exit interviews were conducted, on January 22, 1982, and on February 5, 1982, and a telephone exit interview on April 22, 1982.
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