ML093100342
| ML093100342 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 11/03/2009 |
| From: | Xcel Energy |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response |
| Anderson James, NSIR/DPR, 301-415-6615 | |
| References | |
| Download: ML093100342 (10) | |
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Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant 11/03/09 HAB Drill Conference Call
Purpose Communicate basis for PINGPs decision to cancel the November 3rd HAB Drill Share PINGPs lessons learned and program improvements as a result of the July 24, 2007 HAB Drill
Response to NRC Bulletin 2005-02 The following commitments were made in response to NRC Bulletin 2005-02:
Update EALs IAW guidance in Attachment 2 of BL 2005-02 Incorporate procedural guidance for accelerated notification of the NRC for imminent threat or attack Evaluate onsite protective actions and modify procedures as appropriate Revise Emergency Plan to include provisions for drills and exercises using terrorist-based-events. Demonstrate response to a terrorist event at least once during the six-year exercise cycle after July 1, 2009 The bulletin also directed that each site perform one hostile action based drill within the three-year period between September 2006 and December 2009.
Actions associated with BL 2005-02 commitments were completed and PINGP conducted a Hostile Action Based Drill on July 24, 2007
Performance Results from July 2007 HAB Drill Three NEI 06-04, Rev 0 demonstration criteria not satisfactorily met:
- A.1.2: Demonstrate the interface between the emergency director and the incident commander, including their roles responsibilities and authorities as conditions change.
- B.8.5: Demonstrate the medical emergency response for an event involving multiple casualties.
- L.2.1: Demonstrate the process for coordinating the onsite medical team response.
Planned a re-demonstration for November 3, 2009 Drill cancelled due to Refueling Outage schedule change
Improvements / Lessons Learned Strengthened Incident Command Procedure Upgrades Identified ICP and Staging Area locations Proceduralized Offsite Radiation Protection Officer at Staging Area including dosimetry, KI, and just-in-time training for responders Established positions of Liaison to ICP (Operations, Security, and Radiation Protection)
Improved Communications Links Communications roadmap Bridge line between CR, ED, EM, and ICP Liaisons Use of ACU 1000 to patch frequencies of responding agencies together Training Planning meetings - onsite, offsite (local, tribal, state, federal)
Tabletop Drill Communications Drill NIMS modules for Key ERO, PINGP Security, and EP staff
Improvements / Lessons Learned (contd)
Extensive Interaction with Offsite Agencies During the Planning Phase Planning meetings held in 2007, 2008, and 2009 with representatives from all involved offsite response organizations Engaged offsite agencies to improve response and understanding of roles August 25, 2009 Tabletop Drill All offsite and onsite facilities fully represented (~150 personnel)
Computer-generated video to facilitate improved interaction Lessons learned from 2007 drill and industry experience emphasized throughout the tabletop Enhancement items identified from feedback were incorporated in advance of November drill
Improvements / Lessons Learned (contd)
October 15, 2009 Communications Drill Tested communications from a number of onsite and offsite response facilities, ICP locations, and staging areas Involved mobile command vehicles from city and county (2) agencies Tested communications using radio (VHF, 800 MHz, satellite), cell phone, and push to talk devices Tested use of ACU 1000 Unit to patch different frequencies together Involved personnel from several areas:
Site security, fire brigade, and emergency planning Offsite local fire-fighting, EMS, and law enforcement units from 3 counties in the 2 states.
Demonstrated capability of onsite and offsite organizations to establish and maintain effective communications
Improvements / Lessons Learned (contd)
Strengthened Medical / Mass Casualty Response
- Procedure upgrades for mass casualty triage and search and rescue
- Participation of the hospital, local and state emergency medical response during planning meetings and tabletop drill
- Annual Medical drills which demonstrate the coordination of onsite and offsite medical team response
Other Actions / Lessons Learned Benchmarked industry:
Observed drills at Monticello and Sequoyah Lessons learned from Exelon (including Exelon review of scenario)
Ongoing communications with NEI Improved checklists for offsite notifications and ERO activation Site emergency call-in rollover to TSC and EOF Roadblock credentialing process established Pre-approved initial news releases Facility improvements - review of backup EOF and TSC/OSC mustering point readiness, go bags for liaisons, laptop computers at TSC/OSC mustering point, radiation survey instrument locations identified
Conclusions Issues identified during the 2007 HAB Drill have been addressed through corrective actions and incorporation of industry lessons learned Actions provide reasonable assurance that PINGP ERO and offsite support organizations can satisfactorily respond to a HAB event Re-demonstration will not be conducted, HAB Drills are included in Emergency Plan six-year drill cycle