ML042360072
| ML042360072 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 07/09/2004 |
| From: | Peifer M Nuclear Management Co |
| To: | NRC/NMSS/SFPO |
| References | |
| NG-04-0448, FOIA/PA-2015-0025 | |
| Download: ML042360072 (8) | |
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DAEC EMERGENCY PLAN SECTION E NOTIFICATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES Rev. 20 Page 1 of 8 Effective Date:
TECHNICAL REVIEW Prepared by:
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Reviewed by:
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Independent Reviewer PROCEDURE APPROVAL Approved by:
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Manager, Emergency Planning Reviewed by:
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Operations Committee Chairman Reviewed by:
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Manager, Regulatory Performance Approved by:
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Plant Manager, Nuclear Authorized by:
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Vice President, Nuclear
DAEC EMERGENCY PLAN SECTION E NOTIFICATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES Rev. 20 Page 2 of 8 Table of Contents Page 1.0 PURPOSE....................................................................................................3 2.0 REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................3 2.1 INITIAL NOTIFICATION....................................................................3 2.2 NOTIFICATION AND ACTIVATION OF THE ERO...........................4 2.3 INITIAL MESSAGES TO OFFSITE AUTHORITIES...........................6 2.4 FOLLOW-UP MESSAGES TO OFFSITE AUTHORITIES.................6 2.5 METHODS OF PROVIDING PROMPT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.....7 2.6 METHODS OF PROVIDING PUBLIC INFORMATION CONCERNING PROTECTIVE MEASURES...............................................................8
DAEC EMERGENCY PLAN SECTION E NOTIFICATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES Rev. 20 Page 3 of 8 1.0 PURPOSE (1)
This section describes the methods and procedures used by IES Utilities Inc.
(IES) and the Nuclear Management Company (NMC) to transmit emergency information to the Emergency Response Organization, local and state authorities, and subsequently, from such authorities to the public. Details required in the initial and follow-up message are described, along with a description of the types of news statements that will be used to provide the public with information and protective actions.
(2)
The NMC is assigned operational responsibility for the DAEC. However, IES maintains corporate accountability for activities at the DAEC and will participate when necessary in activities at the DAEC. The reference IES/NMC will be used throughout this procedure to signify this relationship. Further details regarding this relationship can be found in the Nuclear Power Plant Operating Services Agreement (NPPOSA) between IES and the NMC.
2.0 REQUIREMENTS (1)
Methods used to accomplish notification of the Emergency Response Organization include the use of call lists contained in the Emergency Telephone Book, pager and automated telephone callout process.
(2)
The Emergency Telephone Book includes home phone numbers and pager numbers (where applicable) of emergency response personnel who may be required to respond to an emergency condition. It also includes the 24-hour telephone numbers of local, state, and federal support agencies including the NRC. The NRC would normally be notified using the NRC ENS Telephone (FTS-2000 System) from the Control Room. The state and counties would normally be notified by dedicated microwave telecommunications link.
2.1 INITIAL NOTIFICATION (1)
After declaration of an emergency condition, the Operations Shift Manager/
Supervisor will ensure that the following personnel and agencies are notified:
Linn and Benton Counties
DAEC EMERGENCY PLAN SECTION E NOTIFICATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES Rev. 20 Page 4 of 8 State of Iowa NRC Operations Center Emergency Coordinator Emergency Response and Recovery Director NRC Resident Inspectors (2)
Verification of Notification (A) The authenticity of initial notifications provided to Linn and Benton Counties and the State of Iowa do not require verification if the notification is made by the dedicated phone system.
(B) Local and state agencies notified by commercial communication system (telephone or facsimile) may require verification of the identity and authenticity of the caller and the message received.
2.2 NOTIFICATION AND ACTIVIATION OF THE ERO (1)
NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT (A) Activation of emergency facilities (refer to Section H), such as the TSC, the OSC, the EOF, or the JPIC will be as directed by the Emergency Coordinator, ER&RD, and JPIC Manager, respectively. Normally, these emergency facilities will not be activated for a NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT, but may be, if escalation of the emergency class appears to be imminent.
(2)
ALERT, SITE AREA EMERGENCY, OR GENERAL EMERGENCY (A) The Operations Shift Manager/Supervisor, or another member of the shift operating crew, at the direction of the Operations Shift Manager/Supervisor, shall notify onsite personnel by activation of a distinctive tone alarm over the public address system, followed by an announcement over the public address system. Off-duty emergency
DAEC EMERGENCY PLAN SECTION E NOTIFICATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES Rev. 20 Page 5 of 8 response personnel will be notified in accordance with the EPIPs describing notification and call out of off-duty personnel. The Emergency Telephone Book contains the home telephone numbers and, if applicable, pager numbers of emergency response personnel.
(B) The onsite Emergency Response Organization personnel shall initially report to the TSC and the OSC at an Alert classification. As personnel arrive at the Operational Support Center, they should select their own nameplate and place it first in a 30-minute response position. Once all 30-minute response positions have been filled, proceed to fill all 60-minute response positions. The instructions are designated in Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures and cover radiological survey, monitoring, communication, record-keeping, rescue, and emergency repair efforts.
(C) The Emergency Coordinator will initiate notification of the following emergency response officials and agencies and provide them with additional information, as appropriate, until relieved by the ER&RD:
Local, state and federal governmental officials and support agency management personnel, as warranted, based upon the severity and potential ramifications of the event, INPO Emergency Response Center.
Further information and instructions are provided in the supporting implementing procedures.
(D) Onsite personnel who staff the EOF and the JPIC will report to their facilities at an Alert classification. The ER&RD in conjunction with the JPIC Manager will determine when the EOF and JPIC will be activated as indicated in the EPIPs.
DAEC EMERGENCY PLAN SECTION E NOTIFICATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES Rev. 20 Page 6 of 8 2.3 INITIAL MESSAGES TO OFFSITE AUTHORITIES (1)
The initial notification message relayed to offsite authorities will provide the following information:
Caller identification/location.
Event classification, EAL number, and time of declaration.
If radiological release is in progress, type of release and projected duration of release and if airborne release, state whether the release is filtered or unfiltered.
Wind direction and wind speed.
Recommended protective actions, if any.
Assistance, if any, which may be required.
2.4 FOLLOW-UP MESSAGES TO OFFSITE AUTHORITIES (1)
After initial notifications have been made from the DAEC to the various offsite organizations, responsibility for communications with offsite agencies will normally be assumed by the TSC until the EOF is staffed.
(2)
The following information will be provided if known and appropriate to the circumstances:
Location of incident and name of caller.
Date/time of incident.
Emergency classification.
Type of actual or projected release (airborne, waterborne, surface spill) and estimated duration/impact times, filtered or unfiltered if the release is an airborne release.
DAEC EMERGENCY PLAN SECTION E NOTIFICATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES Rev. 20 Page 7 of 8 Estimate of quantity of radioactive material released or being released and the point of release.
Chemical and physical form of released material, including estimates of the relative quantities and concentrations of noble gases, iodines, and particulates.
Meteorological conditions (wind velocity, direction, temperature, atmospheric stability data, form of precipitation, if any).
Actual or projected dose rates and integrated doses at the site boundary; and at about 2, 5, and 10 miles.
Estimates of any surface radioactive contamination in the plant, onsite or offsite.
Emergency response actions under way.
Recommended emergency actions, including protective measures.
Requests for any needed onsite support by offsite organizations.
Prognosis of event based on plant information.
2.5 METHODS OF PROVIDING PROMPT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION (1)
A fixed offsite siren warning system providing an audible alert has been installed within the DAEC Plume Exposure Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ).
The EPZ includes subareas and is defined in Section I of this plan, Figure I-1.
The audible warning sirens will alert the populace to listen to radios or televisions for detailed information.
(2)
The offsite warning system is designed to alert essentially 100% of the population in the DAEC EPZ. Activation of the system can be accomplished within fifteen minutes of issuance of an advisory from either the Linn County Emergency Management Agency, Linn County Sheriff's Office, Benton County Emergency Management Agency or Benton County Sheriff's Department.
Each county can act as a backup to the other.
DAEC EMERGENCY PLAN SECTION E NOTIFICATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES Rev. 20 Page 8 of 8 2.6 METHODS OF PROVIDING PUBLIC INFORMATION CONCERNING PROTECTIVE MEASURES (1)
Section 2.5 identifies the methods to be used to notify the public, specifically those in the plume exposure pathway EPZ, of the occurrence of an emergency event. Recommendations regarding protective measures to be implemented for the population at risk will be provided to both county and state officials by the Emergency Coordinator prior to EOF activation, then by the Radiological and EOF Manager. Initial information to expedite the taking of protective measures by the public will be provided by using the Emergency Alert System (EAS).
(2)
Messages to the public generated by a computerized EAS message generation system, will include appropriate aspects of protection; e.g., sheltering, ad hoc respiratory protection or evacuation. Formatted messages are included in the county plans and are the responsibility of Linn and Benton County Emergency Management Agencies.