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Transmittal of Revised Table of Contents for Susquehanna, LLC - EP-PS-106 Health Physics Specialist (Duty Foreman): Emergency Plan - Position Specific Procedure.
ML021560007
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EP-PS-106. REV9 REMOVE EP-PS-106 REV8 ADD EP-PS-106 REV9 REMOVE TAB A, REV3 ADD TAB A, REV4 REMOVE TAB B, REV4 ADD TAB B, REV5 REMOVE TAB C, REV4 ADD TAB C, REV5 REMOVE TAB D, REVI ADD TAB D, REV2 REMOVE TAB E, REV2 ADD TAB E, REV3 REMOVE TAB F, REV2 ADD TAB F, REV2 MS WORDCONVERSION REMOVE TAB G, REV2 ADD TAB G, REV3 REMOVE TAB H, REVI ADD TAB H, REVI MS WORDCONVERSION REMOVE TAB I, REVI ADD TAB I, REV1 MS WORDCONVERSION REMOVE TAB J, REV1 ADD TAB J, REVI MS WORDCONVERSION REMOVE TAB 9, REV2 ADD TAB 9, REV3 REMOVE TAB 10, N/A ADD TAB 10, N/A

PROCEDURE COVER SHEET PPL SUSQUEHANNA, LLC I NUCLEAR DEPARTMENT PROCEDURE HEALTH PHYSICS SPECIALIST: EP-PS-1 06 Emergency-Plan-Position-Specific Instruction Revision 9 Page 1 of 3 QUALITY CLASSIFICATION: APPROVAL CLASSIFICATION:

( ) QA Program (X) Non-QA Program ( ) Plant ( ) Non-Plant (X) Instruction EFFECTIVE DATE: \--p,/- ooa, PERIODIC REVIEW FREQUENCY: 2 Years PERIODIC REVIEW DUE DATE: 57- COý RECOMMENDED REVIEWS:

AL Procedure Owner: Nuclear Emergency Planning Responsible Supervisor: Primary Radiation Protection Coordinator Responsible FUM: Supervisor-Nuclear Emergency Planning Responsible Approver: General Manager-Plant Support FORM NDAP-QA-0002-1, Rev. 3, Page 1 of 1

EP-PS-1 06 Revision 9 Page 2 of 3 HEALTH PHYSICS SPECIALIST Emergency Plan-Position Specific Procedure (DUTY FOREMAN):

WHEN: Technical Support Center (TSC) is activated HOW NOTIFIED: Paged, on- and off-hours REPORT TO: Radiation Protection Coordinator (RPC) then Damage Control Team Coordinator (DCTC)

WHERE TO REPORT: TSC OVERALL DUTY:

Assess rad conditions within the restricted area and provide radiological and ALARA guidance to in-plant (India) teams.

MAJOR TASKS: TAB: REVISION:

I Obtain briefing from the RPC and DCTC. TAB A 4 Determine radiological conditions within the TAB B 5 plant and restricted area.

Assess onsite habitability - TSC, assembly TAB C 5 areas, evacuation routes, and gatehouses.

Brief the RPC and DCTC when there are TABD - 2 significant changes in radiological conditions onsite.

Prepare for team dispatch. TAB E 3 Provide guidance and brief teams on TAB F 2 radiological and ALARA considerations.

Monitor in-plant (India) team activities, TAB G 3 exposures, and reported survey measurements.

Coordinate the packaging and transportation TAB H 1 of accident samples for onsite and/or offsite analysis.

Debrief team on radiological conditions TAB I 1 encountered.

Coordinate vehicle decontamination. TAB J I

EP-PS-1 06 Revision 9 Page 3 of 3 SUPPORTING INFORMATION: TAB:

I Emergency Telephone Instructions TAB 1 Emergency Organization TAB 2 Logkeeping TAB 3 SSES Contamination Plan TAB 4 Emergency Facility Form Flow TAB 5 Habitability of Assembly Areas and Evacuation TAB 6 Routes PPL Emergency Personnel Dose Assessment and TAB 7 Protective Action Recommendation Guide Personnel Assembly and Accountability TAB 8 Preparation for India Team Dispatch TAB 9 Emergency Forms TAB 10

"* Emergency Exposure Extension Request

"* Potassium Iodide (KI) Tracking Form

"* Emergency Plan Radiation Work Permit Accident Sample Packaging and Transportation TAB 11

REFERENCES:

SSES Emergency Pla In IE Notice 88-15 Approved Potassium Iodide for use in Emergency Involving Radioactive Iodine NUREG-0654, Planning Standards and Evaluation Criteria NUREG-0731, Guidelines for Utility Management Structure and Technical Resources, September 1980 HP-TP-801, General Shipment of Radioactive Material

Tab A EP-PS-1 06-A Revision 4 Page 1 of 1 MAJOR TASK:

Obtain briefing from the RPC and DCTC.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

1. Go to OSC and talk with the OSC 1a. Key questions to ask:

Coordinator.

(1) What is the current status of the affected unit?

(2) Have DAMAGE CONTROL TEAMS been dispatched and if so where?

(3) What information is available about radiological conditions in the plant?

(4) Have any areas of the plant been evacuated?

(5) Are additional Health Physics Technicians needed?

2. Go to TSC and talk with RPC and 2a. Key questions to ask:

DCTC.

(1) What is the reactor status of each unit?

(2) Are there alarming ARM's?

(3) Are there fire alarms or fire suppression alarms which indicate a steam leak?

(4) Are there teams in the field and, if so, where?

(5) Is there an effluent release and in what direction and magnitude?

(6) What event(s) initiated the emergency?

(7) Has an accountability been ordered?

(8) Are damage control teams needed immediately?

(9) Are sufficient Health Physics Technician qualified personnel available to support activities.

NOTE:

Minimum staffing requirements are ten Health Physics Technician qualified personnel.

Tab B EP-PS-1 06-B Revision 5 Page 1 of 1 MAJOR TASK:

Determine radiological conditions within the plant and Restricted Area.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

1. Review ARM readings. 1 a. Locate ARMS on plant maps located in the TSC.

I b. Group point print-outs of Reactor Buildings and Turbine Buildings are available on PICSY.

NOTE:

High range ARM's contain sources which produce on-scale readings.

Use low range ARM reading if available.

2. Dispatch technicians to perform 2a. Discuss:

surveys of the affected area.

(1) Path of travel to affected area(s)-lowest dose.

(2) Potential dose rates, airborne activity.

(3) Alert or "drop back" dose rates.

3. Review CAM responses or alarms.
4. Determine if contamination monitors or friskers are alarming in the plant, at access points, or the gatehouses.

I TAB C EP-PS-106-C Revision 5 Page 1 of 2 MAJOR TASK:

Assess onsite habitability - TSC, assembly areas, evacuation routes, and gatehouses.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

1. Establish contamination controls and 1a. Direct the performance of routine smears surveys of the TSC. and air samples.

lb. Direct the placement of step off pads and friskers at doorways during releases or if plant status warrants.

NOTE:

Frisking pads should be set up at the stairwell door, north end of the TSC, with the frisker located appropriately. Access to the TSC from the elevator should be prevented by placing signs in the elevator.

Hang "FRISKING REQUIREMENTS" signs at each end of the TSC. Update the signs as radiological conditions warrant 1 c. Direct HP personnel located on elevation 676' of the control structure to ensure personnel reporting to the TSC from the tunnel access use the contamination monitors if release conditions warrant.

1d. Direct the decontamination of the TSC or arriving personnel as necessary.

2. Assess habitability of accountability HELP areas and evacuation routes. Personnel Assembly and Accountability See TAB 8

TAB C EP-PS-1 06-C Revision 5 Page 2 of 2 SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

3. Assess habitability of gatehouse or 3a. If the gatehouses or Security Control other facilities on site. Center is in the plume pathway, instruct the Security Coordinator to place the ventilation systems in recirculation, isolating the intake.

3b. If dose rates warrant, contact the Security Coordinator to evacuate structure(s).

TAB D EP-PS-1 06-D Revision 2 Page 1 of 1 MAJOR TASK:

Brief the RPC and DCTC when there are changes in radiological conditions onsite.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

1. Brief RPC routinely and when changes occur.

la. Characterize trends in radiological conditions seen from CAMs, ARMs, and I

surveys.

1b. Status the teams, exposures, and habitability of areas.

1c. Immediately update the RPC when significant changes occur and describe the possible impacts on radiological protection of personnel onsite and the possibility of affecting effluent releases.

2 Brief DCTC when significant changes 2a Describe impacts on INDIA teams occur. preparing for dispatch.

2b. Status teams, exposures and radiological conditions of the areas.

2c. Immediately update the DCTC when significant changes occur which impact teams.

2d. Recommend actions to be taken by teams as a result of changing radiological conditions.

TAB E EP-PS-1 06-E Revision 3 Page 1 of 1 MAJOR TASK:

Prepare for team dispatch.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

I 1. Assess radiological conditions and activities to be performed.

HELP Preparation for India Team Dispatch See TAB 9

2. Process emergency exposure HELP extensions if estimated exposures of PPL Emergency Personnel Dose team members require additional Assessment and Protective Action available exposure beyond 4 rem Recommendation Guide I TEDE. See TAB 7 HELP Emergency Forms See TAB 10
3. Consider use of potassium iodide (KI) 3.a KI tablets are stored in the HP if actual or anticipated exposures to Instruments Shop.

the thyroid are greater than 25 rem.

Issue KI when approval is given.

HELP PPL Emergency Personnel Dose Assessment and Protective Action Recommendation Guide See TAB 7

TAB F EP-PS-1 06-F Revision 2 Page 1 of 1 MAJOR TASK:

Provide guidance and brief teams on radiological and ALARA considerations.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

1. If conditions permit, perform an la. Use "PPL Emergency Personnel Dose ALARA review and brief team on the Assessment and Protective Action RWP. Recommendation Guide" on "HP-AL-400-1" as time permits.

HELP PPL Emergency Personnel Dose Assessment and Protective Action Recommendation Guide See TAB 7 HELP Emergency Forms See TAB 10

2. Assign health Physics Technician to the team.

TAB G EP-PS-1 06-G Revision 3 Page 1 of 1 MAJOR TASK:

Monitor in-plant (India) team activities, exposures, and reported survey measurements.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

1. Monitor activities. 1a. Listen to radio communications between teams and TSC.
2. Monitor exposures. 2a. Monitor or track exposures against team exposure limits. I 2b. Request TSC Radio Communicator to request exposure data from teams.
3. Monitor survey data. 3a. Monitor survey results reported via radio to the TSC.

3b. Request TSC Radio Communicator to request survey data from teams.

3c. Based on survey data, consider the need to change radiological controls. I

TAB H EP-PS-1 06-H Revision 1 Page 1 of 1 MAJOR TASK:

Coordinate the packaging and transportation of accident samples for onsite and/or offsite analysis.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

1. Prepare and ship samples. 1 a. Contact Effluents-Shipping to ship samples in accordance with HP-TP-801.

HELP Accident Sample Packaging and Transport See TAB 11

TAB I EP-PS-1 06-1 Revision 1 Page 1 of 1 MAJOR TASK:

Debrief team on radiological conditions encountered.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

1. Debrief when team returns to TSC. 1a. Key questions to ask:

(1) What are the dose rates at the job location and on the routes traveled to the location?

(2) Did you observe CAM alarms or readings and, if so, what were they?

(3) Did you observe steam leaks, smoke or fire, leaking or standing water, resins, or equipment damages?

(4) Did you perform an air sample and, if so, what was the activity/DAC and Radionuclide make-up?

(5) What was the total exposure received by each member of the team?

(6) Was anyone contaminated?

TAB J EP-PS-1 06-J Revision 1 Page 1 of 2 MAJOR TASK:

Coordinate vehicle decontamination.

SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

1. Decontaminate vehicle(s) which are 1a. Establish access/egress controls using outside the Restricted Area. Security.

lb. Perform a preliminary survey of affected vehicles. As applicable, check the hood, driver's seat, door handles, tires and wells, and air cleaner.

1 c. Select an appropriate method of decontamination. Examples are:

1) Hand wiping of exposed surfaces.
2) Rinsing with water.
3) Washing with soap and water.
4) Use of a high pressure washer (hydro-laser).

ld. Select an appropriate location to perform decontamination.

NOTE:

If water is used, waste water must be collectedlcontained. The vehicle inspection pit at the unaffected gatehouse can be used providing all the drains are blocked.

1) Hand wiping can be performed in a convenient location such as the unaffected unit parking lot, Training Center parking lot, or Information Center parking lot, etc.

le. Survey all vehicles requiring egress.

Survey locations to consider are hood, driver's seat, door handles, tires and wells, air cleaner etc.

1f. Record all survey results and license or identification number.

TAB J EP-PS-1 06-J Revision 1 Page 2 of 2 SPECIFIC TASKS: HOW:

lg Review results with RPC.

1h. Coordinate with Security the release of vehicles.

2. Decont~minate vehicle(s) which are 2a. Establish access/egress controls using within the restricted area. Security.

2b. Perform a preliminary survey of affected vehicles. As applicable, check the hood, driver's seat, door handles, tires and wells, and air cleaner.

2c. Select an appropriate method of decontamination. Examples are:

1) Hand wiping of exposed surfaces.
2) Rinsing with water.
3) Washing with soap and water.
4) Use of a high pressure washer (hydro-laser).

2d. Select an appropriate location to perform decontamination.

NOTE:

If water is used, waste water must be collectedlcontained. The Radwaste truck bay, common area truck bay, or other indoor facility which can collect the waste water can be utilized.

2e. Survey all vehicles after decontamination. Survey locations to consider are hood, driver's seat, door handles, tires and wells, air cleaner, etc.

2f. Record all survey results and license or identification number.

2g. Review results with the RPC.

2h. Coordinate with Security the release of vehicles.

TAB 9 EP-PS-1 06-9 PREPARATION FOR INDIA TEAM DISPATCH

1. Upon identification of the need to assemble and dispatch teams during an emergency condition, the Health Physics Specialist will:
a. Assemble and evaluate existing and potential radiological conditions that will relate to the team's activities.
b. Consider how teams will access areas where elevated dose rates exits; in addition, consider a low dose approach where possible.
c. Consult with appropriate TSC Coordinators on the activities to be performed and the radiological conditions present to arrive at an estimated exposure for team members.
d. Obtain current YTD dose information for team members and evaluate the need for an exposure extension for emergency exposures.

(1) INDIA team members are permitted to accumulate doses up to 4 rem once entry into the Emergency Plan occurs.

e. Contact the Radiation Protection Coordinator when exposure extensions for emergency exposure in excess of 4 rem authorizations are required.
f. Review (or prepare) the Emergency Plan RWP for the activity to be performed.

(1) Description of task.

(2) Protective clothing and respiratory requirements.

(3) Dosimetry requirements (specify Alarm set points for PADs).

(4) Any special precautions.

g. Utilize the Emergency Plan RWP (YYYY-8000) to track team members and their exposure.

(1) Use the RWP REMARKS LOG to specify and document:

PAD Settings, Dress Requirements, Dosimetry, Engineering Controls, or other requirements.

h. Verify -respirator qualifications, as necessary.

EP-AD-000-186, Revision 3, Page 1 of I

TAB 10 EP-PS-1 06-10 EMERGENCY EXPOSURE EXTENSION REQUEST DATE /I TIME TEAM TYPE OF DOSE EXTENSION (V):

0 Extend to 25 Rem EJ Extend to Rem Approved by/date (RPC/DASU): /

Approved by/date (ED/RM): /

Current year, Lifetime dose, dose, E-plan Name Soc Sec # Signature mrem mrem Function Signature of volunteer denotes an understanding and an awareness of the risks involved, including the numerical levels of dose at which acute effects of radiation will be incurred and numerical estimates of the risk of delayed effects.

EP-AD-000-135, Revision 5, Page 1 of 3

TAB 10 EP-PS-106-10 ALARA REVIEW Check ,'

A. PERSON-REM ESTIMATION

1. Assess the number of workers 4. Assure all workers have essential, required. productive tasks.
2. Evaluate the use of fewer workers. 5. Assure workers have available exposure.
3. Investigate experience of workers 6. Evaluate criteria for emergency exposure.

setected.

B. PLANNING

1. Preplanning meeting with supervisors 4. Prefabrication considered.

and/or workers required. 5. Evaluate use of remote handling devises

2. Access to and exit from work are or other special tools.

planned. 6. Cold equipment "mockups", rehearsals, or

3. Evaluate staging/setup in accessible other practical exercise.

low dose rate area.

C. EXPOSURE REDUCTION CONTROLS

1. Evaluate need for timekeeping. 7. System or equipment to be drained and
2. Consider use of water bucket flushed.

shielding for carrying hot parts. 8. Assess exposure reduction by permitting

3. Consider use of shielded drums or decay of radiation sources during reactor lead "pigs" for carrying hot parts. shutdown or system isolation.
4. C6nsider use of temporary shielding 9. Assess the need of communication such as lead wool blankets, lead devices such as head sets, TV cameras, sheets, or lead bricks. others.
5. Consider use of shadow shields 10. Assess practicality of removing utilizing a portable curtain shield. component from radiation area.
6. System or equipment to be filled with 11. Evaluate use of photographs of "as water. installed equipment" to aid in worker briefings.

D. AIRBORNE/CONTAMINATION CONTROL

1. Assess need for respiratory protection 3. Assess necessity of area decon before usage against effectiveness of commencement of work.

engineering controls. 4. Containment structure (tent) required.

2. Assess individual's history of internal 5. Portable ventilation system required.

DAC-Hr exposure to airborne 6. Assess need for flooding or draining contamination. rooms.

7. Assess hot particle or fuel fragment migration.

Performed by EP-AD-000-135, Revision 5, Page 2 of 3

TAB 10 EP-PS-1 06-10 Provided below are the instructions on how to retrieve an individual's occupational exposure information.

1. Log into NIMS, go to RPDPERX screen.
2. Query the individual.
3. Click on DOSE SUMMARIES button.
4. The screen in Figure 1 will appear.
5. The individual's YEAR-TO-DATE (YTD) dose will be provided as 'NRC PERIOD EXPOSURE' for the current calendar year.

t-igure 1 EP-AD-000-135, Revision 5, Page 3 of 3

TAB 10 EP-PS-106-'i POTASSIUM IODIDE (KI) TRACKING FORM (Recommended dose: I tablet/day = 130 mg)

EST.'DATE/TIME OF START kI INTAKE KI ISSUED TO: SOCIAL EXPOSURE STOP DOSAGE (NAME) SECURITY # _ (Tablets)

DATE TIME DATE TIME DATE TIME U t U I - I if U. U - U- 4 U-U. U I U I U I -

U- U I - I U I if U- U I U

  • U- I U-Approved by:

1 11.1 Date 1 I Emergency Director - or - Recovery Manager EP.AD-000-141, Revision 0, Page I of 1, File R3q-9

TAB 10 EP-PS-1 06-10 SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION EMERGENCY PLAN RADIATION WORK PERMIT INDIA TEAM# Date: / I Time:

"0 Unit 1 0 Reactor 0 Turbine Room:

"0 Unit 2 0 Other 0 Radwaste Elevation:

Task

Description:

Protective Clothing: 0 None 0 Booties/Gloves 0 Full PCs 0 Papers 0 Plastics 0 Double PCs RespiratoryProtection: 0 None 0 Filter 0 Iodine 0 PAPR 0 SCBA Special Dosimetry. 0 None 0 Extremity 0 Multi-Badge 0 Neutron PAD Settings:

Dose Dose Rate Fall Back Dose Rates jpecial Instructions to HP:

Required Surveys: 0 Dose Rate 0 Neutron 0 Beta 0 Contamination Required Air Samples: 0 Particulate 0 Iodine 0 Noble Gas 0 BZA Issued by: Date: / / Time:

Title:

Name Slot# Avail Dose Time In PAD In Time Out PAD Out Net Dose EP-AD-000-215, Revision 0, Page 1 of 2 (duplex), File R36-9

"TAB 10 EP-PS-106-10 RWPIALARA REVIEW A. PERSON-REM ESTIMATION

1. Assess the number of workers required. 4. Assure all workers have essential,
2. Evaluate the use of fewer workers. productive tasks.
3. Investigate experience of workers 5. Assure workers have available exposure.

selected. 6. Evaluate criteria for emergency exposure.

B. PLANNING

1. Access to and exit from work area. 4. Evaluate use of remote handling devices
2. Evaluate staging/setup in accessible low or other special tools.

dose rate area.

3. Prefabrication considered.

C. EXPOSURE REDUCTION CONTROLS

1. Evaluate the need for timekeeping. 3. Consider use of temporary shielding.
2. Consider use of water bucket shielding, 4. Assess the uses of communication shielded drums, or lead pigs for carrying devices such as head sets, video hot parts. cameras, etc.

D. AIRBORNE/CONTAMINATION CONTROL

1. Assess need for respiratory protection 3. Assess need for flooding or draining usage against effectiveness of rooms.

engineering controls. 4. Assess hot particle or fuel fragment

2. Assess exposure to Noble Gases. migration.

E. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Assess the need for special dosimetry 2. Assess the need for exposure extensions.

EP-AD-000-215, Revision 0, Page 2 of 2 (duplex), File R36-9

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