ML023100581

Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure (EPIP) Revision

ML023100581
Person / Time
Site:	Watts Bar
Issue date:	11/01/2002
From:	Pace P Tennessee Valley Authority
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
References
EPIP-2, Rev 21
Download: ML023100581 (13)

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Tennessee Valley Authority, Post Office Box 2000, Spring City, Tennessee 37381-2000 NOV 0 1 2002 10 CFR 50, App E.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555 Gentlemen:

In the Matter of ) Docket No. 50-39(3 Tennessee Valley Authority WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT (WBN) - EMERGENCY PLAN IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURE (EPIP) REVISION In accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E,Section V, the enclosure provides the following EPIP.

EPIP Rev Title Effective Date EPIP-2 21 Notification Of Unusual Event 10-23-2002 Filing instructions are included with this document.

There are no regulatory commitments in this letter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at (423) 365-1824.

Sin erely, P .. Pace Manager, Licensing and Industry Affairs Enclosure cc: See Page 2 V\0 ý;ý Prnited on recyced paper

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 NOV 0 1 2002 PLP:JES Enclosure cc (Enclosure):

NRC Resident Inspector (w/o Enclosure)

Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 1260 Nuclear Plant Road Spring City, Tennessee 37381 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2 copies)

Region II Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth St., SW, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303

I FILING INSTRUCTIONS DOCUMENT NUMBER REMOVE REV_ ___ INSERT REV Q I COMMENTS_____________

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"TENNESSEEVALLEY AUTHORITY WATTS BAR NUCLEAR PLANT PROCEDURE EMERGENCY PLAN IMPLEMENTING EPIP-2 OF' UNUSUAL EVENT NOTiFICATiON REVISION 21 PREPARED BY: James F. Hagy ORGANIZATION: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESPONSIBLE APPROVED BY: Frank Pavlechko 10/2312002 EFFECTIVE DATE:

USE LEVEL OF USE: REFERENCE NON.QUALITY-RELATED

WBN I NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL-EVENT EPIP.2 Revision History Revision Implementation Pages Description of Revision Number Date Affected _ 2 17 01124/02 All Plan effectiveness determinations revisions indicate the pg. 3, 5, 7 following revisions do not reduce the level of effectiveness of the procedure or REP:

Non-intent change. Added step to receive ODS confirmation call to TEMA. This standardizes with other TVAN units. Per NRC Safeguards Advisory, revised caution statement to include security adversary attack.

18 06/05/02 All Plan effectiveness determinations on these changes 3-5 & 7 indicate the following revisions do not reduce the level of effectiveness of the procedure or REP.

Intent change(s): per NRC Recommended "Actions for Licensee Response to a Site Specific Credible Threat at Nuclear Power Plants". Revised step 8 and note(s) to require activation of the TSC/OSC for a Security Site Specific Credible Threat.

Non-intent change(s): added fax number to TEMA.

19 07/30/02 All Plan effectiveness determinations on these changes 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 indicate the following revisions do not reduce the level of effectiveness of the procedure or REP.

Intent changes made to the procedure to support the NRC Safeguards Advisory and actions associated with IN2002-14. (ie) Added Step 8 on the two person line of site rule, and assembly and accountability requirements.

Realigned steps in instruction concerning Security Site Specific Credible Threat. Added Steps 18 and 19 to enhance termination instructions. Added NRC IN 2002-1/

to the references.

20 08/26/02 ALL Plan effectiveness determinations on these changes indicate the following revisions do not reduce the level of effectiveness of the procedure or REP.

Substantial format modification for standardization with BFN/SQN was implemented in this revision. Reformatted and re-paginated as necessary. Reordered actions to be consistent with EPIP's 3-5. Added Section 5.0, Illustrations and Appendices Section to the body of the procedure.

Clarified what MET Data elevation is to be included on the follow up form. This is an intent revision.

21 10/23/2002 5 Plan effectiveness determinations revisions indicate the following revisions do not reduce the level of effectiveness of the procedure or REP:

Intent Change: Removed Credible Site Specific Threat from the procedure because the REP Section 5.2.1 (5) provides the SED with the authority to activate the ERO as necessary to initiate corrective or protective actions. In addition the NRC\NEI Guidance issued in 2002 does not require activation of emergency centers at the unusual event for a Credible Site Specific Threat. This change has been standardized within TVAN per EP Peer Team instruction.

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I WBN 'INOTIFICATION ýOF UNUSUAL EVENTl EPIP-2 Table of Contents, .............

1.0 PURPOSE .............................

2.0 REFERENCES

3.0 INSTRUCTIO NS ..................................................................................................................

3.1 Activation of the REP By the SM/SED 3.1 y th SMISD.......

Ativaion f theREP 8

4.0 RECORDS RETENTION 8

APPENDICES ..............................................................................

5.0 ILLUSTRATIONS AND 9

Form for Notification of Unusual Event ...................

Notification 5.1 Appendix A - TVA Initial

....................... 10 of Unusual Event Follow-up Notification Form 5.2 Appendix B - Notification REVISION 21 PAGE 3 OF 10

I WBN I NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT I EPIP-2 ¶ 1.0 PURPOSE individuals when 1.1 To provide a method for timely notification of appropriate (SED), Technical the Shift Manager (SM) or Site Emergency Director EPIP-1 that an incident Support Center (TSC) has determined by WBN, OF UNUSUAL has occurred which is classified as a NOTIFICATION EVENT.

reanalysis of current 1.2 To provide the SM/SED a method for periodic OF UNUSUAL conditions to determine whether the NOTIFICATION upgraded to a more serious EVENT should be terminated or continued, or condition.

2.0 REFERENCES

2.1 Interface Documents

[1] EPIP-1, "Emergency Plan Classification Flowchart"

[2] EPIP-3, "Alert"

[3] EPIP-4, "Site Area Emergency"

[4] EPIP-5, "General Emergency"

[5] EPIP-8, "Personnel Accountability and Evacuation"

[6] EPIP-10, "Medical Emergency Response"

[7] EPIP-14, "Radiological Control Response" Emergencies"

[8] EPIP-16, " Initial Dose Assessment for Radiological Radiological Monitoring

[9] CECC EPIP-9, "Emergency Environmental Procedures" for Operating

[10] 10 CFR 50.72 Immediate Notification Requirements Nuclear Power Reactors for Preparation and

[11] NUREG-0654, FEMA-REP-1, Rev. 1, Criteria Plans and Preparedness in Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Support of Nuclear Power Plants.

[12] ANSI N 18.7- 1976

[13] NRC IN 2002-14

[14] SPP-3.5 "Regulatory Reporting Requirements"

[15] SPP-3.1 "Corrective Action Program" PAGE 4 of 10 REVISION 21 TO FORWARD COMPLETED PROCEDURE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MANAGER

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3.1 Upon determining that existing conditions are classified as a NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT according toEPIP-1 (independent evaluations by crew members may be beneficial), the SED, or designee,;will:

1. INITIATE Appendix A, Notification Information CAUTION If there is any possibility of a radiological release or security adversary attack, do not send personnel into areas of unknown radiological conditions or security risk Without first contacting Radiological Control (RADCON) or Security. 0]

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2. IF, in the judgement of SM\SED, the Unusual Event requires the activation of the TSC and OSC, THEN DIRECT Shift Personnel to activate the Emergency Paging System (EPS) to staff the TSC and OSC. Shift Personnel should confirm activation and provide the 20 minute printed report to the SM for review.

A. IF the EPS system fails, call the ODS, ringdown or (5-751-1700) and have him activate the EPS.

B. IF the above methods of activating the EPS fail, Shift Personnel must use the Radiological Emergency Response Call Lists to staff the TSC and OSC. This list is located in the EPS Manual'near the terminal.

K> NOTE ODS should be notified within 5 minutes after declaration of the event.

3. NOTIFY the ODS direct by ODS Ringdown or No. 5-751-1700 or 5-751-2495 and Initial Time PROVIDE the information from Appendix A.

IF the ODS cannot be contacted within 10 minutes, the Tehnessee Emergency Management Agency is to be notified of the Radiological Emergency Plan activation by calling.

9-1-800-262-3300 or 9-1-615-741-0001 or 9-1-800-262-3400.

4. ANNOUNCE to the crew: "A Notification of Unusual Event 13 is being declared based on _ _ _ _I will be the Site Emergency Director."

5. FAX Appendix A to the ODS. (# pre-programmed or 5-751-8620),

or TEMA at 9-1-615-242-9635. 13 FORWARD COMPLETED PROCEDURE TO PAGE 5 of 10 REVISION 21 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MANAGER

WBN NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT I EPIP-2, 3.0 INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Da te

6. ANNOUNCE to the plant, "ATTENTION ALL SITE PERSONNEL.

ATTENTION ALL SITE PERSONNEL. A Notification of Unusual Eveht is being declared based on conditions." (Repeat) []

CAUTION: You should not initiate Assembly and Accountability at this time IF it will present a danger to employees - For example:

A severe weather condition exists or is imminent (such as a Tornado).

An onsite Security risk condition exists (Consult with Nuclear Security).

7. IF the NOUE has been declared due to a Security EAL and Nuclear Security recommends Accountability to establish the "Two Person (Line of Sight) Rule". Then implement EPIP 8 for Assembly and Accountability.

Initial Time

8. NOTIFY Duty Plant Management in accordance with SPP-3.5, and PROVIDE NOUE information 0]

9. RECEIVE confirmation call from the ODS (to verify notification of the State of Tennessee) (NA this step, if the state was contacted directly). 0]

NOTE NRC notification should be made as soon as practicable, within one hour of "NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT" declaration. Whenever NRC requests, a qualified person must provide a continuous update to the NRC Operations Center.

10. NOTIFY NRC, using the designated NRC phone (ENS), of plan activation. The following commercial numbers are for the Initial Time NRC Operations Center:

9-1-301-816-5100 (MAIN) 9-1-301-951-0550 (Backup) 9-1-301-816-5151 (FAX)

11. EVALUATE the need to implement EPIP-16, "Initial Dose 0 Assessment for Radiological Emergencies, "for a dose projection if radioactivity is being released through normal plant release paths.

12. IF there are personnel injuries, IMPLEMENT EPIP-10, "Medical 0 Emergency Response."

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"WBN j NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT I EPIP-2 3.0 INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Date

13. NOTIFY WBN Emergency Preparedness. ,

Notification to Emergency Preparedness should be made as soon as practicable, but only when notification does not interfere with emergency actions or notifications in progress.

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14. NOTIFY the NRC Resident Inspector by calling 1776 and PROVIDING the information on Appendix A. 0

15. REEVALUATE the event using WBN EPIP-1 as necessary to determine if conditions warrant reclassification. 03 A. IF the condition warrants upgrading to a higher classification, INITIATE the appropriate steps of WBN EPIP's 3, 4, or 5.

B. IF other plant conditions warrant the need for follow-up, information, COMPLETE the Follow-up Notification Form, Appendix B and NOTIFY the TSC/CECC (if it is staffed), or NOTIFY the ODS direct by ODS Ringdown or No. 5-751-1700 or 5-751-2495 and PROVIDE the information. IF the ODS cannot be contacted within 10 minutes, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is to be notified of the information by calling:

9-1-800-262-3300 or 9-1-615-741-0001 or 9-1-800-262-3400.

C. IF the situation no longer exists complete Appendix B and TERMINATE the emergency by informing the ODS, NRC and the Duty Plant Manager.

D. FAX Appendix B to the ODS. (# pre-programme'd or 5-751-8620),

or TEMA at 9-1-615-242-9635.

16. ENSURE applicable notifications/actions required by SPP-3.5 and SPP-3.1 have been made. E0 FORWARD COMPLETED PROCEDURE TO PAGE 7 of 10 REVISION 21 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MANAGER

WBN NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT TEPIP-2 3.0 INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Date

17. After the event is terminated, SEND the completed WBN EPIP-2 and associated documentation to WBN Emergency Preparedness (EP) Manager.

4.0 RECORD RETENTION 4.1 Records of Classified Emergencies The materials generated in support of key actions during an actual emergency classified as NOUE or higher are considered Lifetime retention Non-QA records. Materials shall be forwarded to the EP Manager who shall submit any records deemed necessary to demonstrate performance to the Corporate EP Manager for storage.

4.2 Drill and Exercise Records The materials deemed necessary to demonstrate performance of key actions during drills are considered Non-QA records. These records shall be forwarded to the EP Manager who shall retain records deemed necessary to demonstrate six-year plan performance for six years. The EP Manager shall retain other records in this category for three years.

5.0 ILLUSTRATIONS AND APPENDICES 5.1 Appendix A - TVA Initial Notification Form For Notification of Unusual Event The TVA Initial Notification Form For Notification of Unusual Event is used to initially notify the Operations Duty Specialist who notifies the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.

5.2 Appendix B - Notification of Unusual Event Follow-up Notification Form The Notification of Unusual Event Follow-up Notification Form is used to provide additional concerning other Notification of Unusual Events or other information concerning additional conditions to the ODS for State notification and event termination.

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-i[ WBN I NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUALEVENT I EPIP-2I APPENDIX A (Page 1 of 1)

AINITIAL, NOTIFICATION FORM NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT

1. FI- THIS IS A REAL EVENT LI THIS IS A DRILL

2. This is _at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant.

NAME A NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT has been declared at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant affecting:

[-I Unit I El Unit2

3. EAL Designator (e.g., Fire 4.1):

4. Brief Description of the Event:

5. Radiological Conditions:

L- No Abnormal Releases Offsite LI Airborne Release Offsite L- Liquid Release Offsite DI Release Information Not Known at this time

6. Event Declared: Time: Date:

7. Provide Protective Action Recommendation:

L- None.

8. Ask, "Please repeat the information you have received to ensure accuracy."

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I WBN I NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT EPIP-2 APPENDIX B (Page I of 1)

FORM NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT FOLLOW-UP NOTIFICATION

1. F1 THIS IS A REAL EVENT LI THIS IS A DRILL declared at Watts Bar affecting:

2. There has been a NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT LI Unit 1 EL Unit2

El Shut Down DI At Power L] Refueling EL N/A

3. Reactor Status:

4. Additional EAL Designators:

5. Significant Changes in Plant Conditions:

6. Significant Changes in Radiological Conditions:

7. Offsite Protective Action Recommendation:

MI None - No Protective Actions at this time Assembly and Accountability EL No EL Initiated LI Completed

8. Onsite Protective Actions:

Site Evacuation El No 0I Initiated El Completed Wind Speed: m.p.h.

9. The Meteorological Conditions are: degrees is from:

(Use 46 meter data on the Met Tower) Wind Direction

10. Event Terminated: Date/Time ensure accuracy.

11. Please repeat the information you have received to or the CECC Director at

12. FAX to ODS at 5-751-8620 or TEMA at 9-1-615-242-9635 5-751-1682 after completing the notification.

Date/Time Completed by:

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