ML071770326
| ML071770326 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Vogtle  |
| Issue date: | 08/02/2007 |
| From: | Leach M NRC/NSIR/DPR |
| To: | Alexis Nelson Nuclear Energy Institute |
| Anderson J, NSIR/DPR, 301-415-4114 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML071770326 (2) | |
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August 2, 2007 Alan P. Nelson, Director Emergency Preparedness Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708
SUBJECT:
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS FOR AN AIRCRAFT THREAT SCENARIO
Dear Mr. Nelson:
An observation made by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff during the recent Vogtle Station Phase III (off-year) security threat-based event emergency preparedness (EP) drill was the need to familiarize licensee EP personnel with the protocols established by the NRCs Headquarters Operations Center (HOC) to inform a nuclear power plant site of an aircraft Track of Interest (TOI). The enclosure to this letter is intended to highlight key NRC HOC interfaces and communication expectations with an affected licensees control room(s) only under the circumstances where the NRC HOC communicates the TOI information. Examples are provided of the likely content and duration of the message expected to be communicated by the NRC Headquarters Operations Officer.
The Nuclear Energy Institute is encouraged to share this information with industry EP personnel to facilitate demonstration during the ongoing off-year security threat-based event EP drill initiative, in accordance with the industry guidelines proposed in NEI 06-04, Guideline for the Development of EP Drill and Exercise Threat-Based Scenarios, dated August 2006. NRC staff would also support possible industry-identified outreach opportunities to further familiarize licensee emergency response organization personnel on Headquarters incident response procedures and communications protocols for security threat-based events.
I appreciate industrys continuing efforts in support of this important initiative. Any questions should be directed to either Anthony McMurtray or Joseph Anderson at (301) 415-2746 and (301) 415-4114, respectively.
Sincerely, Melvyn N. Leach, Director Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
Enclosure:
As stated
August 2, 2007 Alan P. Nelson, Director Emergency Preparedness Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708
SUBJECT:
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS FOR AN AIRCRAFT THREAT SCENARIO
Dear Mr. Nelson:
An observation made by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff during the recent Vogtle Station Phase III (off-year) security threat-based event emergency preparedness (EP) drill was the need to familiarize licensee EP personnel with the protocols established by the NRCs Headquarters Operations Center (HOC) to inform a nuclear power plant site of an aircraft Track of Interest (TOI). The enclosure to this letter is intended to highlight key NRC HOC interfaces and communication expectations with an affected licensees control room(s) only under the circumstances where the NRC HOC communicates the TOI information. Examples are provided of the likely content and duration of the message expected to be communicated by the NRC Headquarters Operations Officer.
The Nuclear Energy Institute is encouraged to share this information with industry EP personnel to facilitate demonstration during the ongoing off-year security threat-based event EP drill initiative, in accordance with the industry guidelines proposed in NEI 06-04, Guideline for the Development of EP Drill and Exercise Threat-Based Scenarios, dated August 2006. NRC staff would also support possible industry-identified outreach opportunities to further familiarize licensee emergency response organization personnel on Headquarters incident response procedures and communications protocols for security threat-based events.
I appreciate industrys continuing efforts in support of this important initiative. Any questions should be directed to either Anthony McMurtray or Joseph Anderson at (301) 415-2746 and (301) 415-4114, respectively.
Sincerely, Melvyn N. Leach, Director /RA/
Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response
Enclosure:
As stated DISTRIBUTION:
M. Leach C. Miller B. McDermott A. McMurtray C. Johnson N. Mamish J. Cruz J. Anderson A. Costa SUNSI Review Complete by: _Joseph Anderson______
ADAMS Accession Number: ML071770353 (Package)
ML071770326 (Letter); ML071770346 (Enclosure) *See Previous Concurrence OFFICE NSIR/DPR NSIR/DPR NSIR/DPR NSIR/DPR NAME ACosta*
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DATE 06/19/07 06/25/07 06/26/07 07/30/07 OFFICE NSIR/DSP NSIR/DPR NSIR/DPR:D NAME SMorris*
NMamish MLeach DATE 07/30/07 08/02/07 08/02 /07 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY