ML033600131
| ML033600131 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 07/03/2003 |
| From: | - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| FOIA/PA-2003-0379, FOIA/PA-2003-0388 | |
| Download: ML033600131 (2) | |
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DRAFT PRESS RELEASE SENSITIVE/CLOSE HOLD The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory t
4 Commission (NRC) have distinct yet coordinated responsibilities for assessing emergency Cu preparedness associated with commercial nuclear facilities. FEMA has responsibility for assessing off-site emergency preparedness, including the coordination and implementation of radiological protection guidelines. NRC has responsibility for assessing on-site emergency planning and preparedness; the specific requirements and oversight are established for NRC licensees to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety. Ultimately, the NRC has the overall responsibility for determining that there is reasonable assurance that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in the event of a radiological emergency at an NRC licensed facility.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has received the results of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's most recent review of the adequacy of off-site emergency preparedness plans and procedures for the Indian Point nuclear power facility. FEMA has "... (we will pick up FEMA's words)..."
The NRC has determined, from its continuing evaluation of the licensee's on-site emergency planning and preparedness for radiological events, that Indian Point meets the requisite criteria for reasonable assurance of adequate protection. Considering both FEMA's off-site and NRC's on-site emergency preparedness assessments, the NRC overall determination continues to be that Indian Point emergency preparedness is satisfactory and provides reasonable assurance of adequate protection.
The NRC and FEMA recognize that planning for possible emergencies is a continuing and ongoing process. Thus the NRC will remain vigilant and active in its work to maintain, and where necessary improve, emergency preparedness for all of the nuclear power plants that it regulates, including Indian Pont. In all these activities, the NRC will continue in its efforts to listen to the concerns of local communities, explain NRC's programs and activities, and work closely with FEMA, State and local officials, as well as the plant operator, to assure continued protection of public health and safety.
DRAFT PRESS RELEASE LV3 SENSITIVE/CLOSE HOLD The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) have distinct yet coordinated responsibilities for assessing emergency preparedness associated with commercial nuclear facilities. FEMA has responsibility for assessing off-site emergency preparedness, including the coordination and implementation of radiological protection guidelines. NRC has responsibility for assessing on-site emergency planning and preparedness; the specific requirements and oversight are established for NRC licensees to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety. Ultimately, the NRC has the overall responsibility for determining that there is reasonable assurance that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in the event of a radiological emergency at an NRC licensed facility.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has received the results of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's most recent review of the adequacy of off-site emergency preparedness plans and procedures for the Indian Point nuclear power facility. FEMA has "... (we will pick up FEMA's words)..."
The NRC has determined, from its continuing evaluation of the licensee's on-site emergency planning and preparedness for radiological events, that Indian Point meets the requisite criteria for reasonable assurance of adequate protection. Considering both FEMA's off-site and NRC's on-site emergency preparedness assessments, the NRC overall determination continues to be that Indian Point emergency preparedness is satisfactory and provides reasonable assurance of adequate protection.
The NRC and FEMA recognize that planning for possible emergencies is a continuing and ongoing process. Thus the NRC will remain vigilant and active in its work to maintain, and where necessary improve, emergency preparedness for all of the nuclear power plants that it regulates, including Indian Pont. In all these activities, the NRC will continue in its efforts to listen to the concerns of local communities, explain NRC's programs and activities, and work closely with FEMA, State and local officials, as well as the plant operator, to assure continued protection of public health and safety.