ML102530043
| ML102530043 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | McGuire, Mcguire  |
| Issue date: | 10/30/2009 |
| From: | May M US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Reyes L Document Control Desk, Region 2 Administrator |
| References | |
| Download: ML102530043 (2) | |
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Department of IHomeland Security Region IV 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road Atlanta. Georgia 30341 FEMA October 30, 2009 Luis A. Reyes Regional Administrator - RH Nuclear Regulatory Commission 61 Forsyth Street, SW, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dear Mr. Reyes:
Enclosed is a copy of the final exercise report for the August 18, 2009, McGuire Nuclear Station Exercise. The final exercise report was prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program staff. Copies of this report will be forwarded to the State of North Carolina and NRC Headquarters by my staff.
The evaluation of State and local government's plans and preparedness included emergency operations management, protective action decision-making and implementation, emergency notification and public information and support operations for the State of North Carolina and Catawba, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Gaston, Iredell, and Lincoln Counties within the 10-mile emergency planning zone (EPZ) and Cabarrus County, a host county. The good working relationship between Duke Energy, the State of North Carolina and the affected counties was evident at all locations.
FEMA did not identify any Deficiencies or Areas Requiring Corrective Actions (ARCA) during this exercise. The participation of both NRC and FEMA representatives at the State Emergency Operations Center added realism to the exercise and demonstrated commitment to keep the residents of North Carolina informed during an emergency. The State of North Carolina and the counties have dedicated emergency response staff who are serious and professional in executing their duties.
Based on the results of this exercise, evaluated out-of-sequence activities and the review of the 2007 and 2008 annual letters of certification, the offsite radiological emergency response plans for the State of North Carolina and the affected local jurisdictions, site-specific to the McGuire Nuclear Station, can be implemented, and are adequate to provide a reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken offsite to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency at the site. The Title 44 CFR, Part 350, approval of the State of North Carolina's offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness site-specific to the McGuire Nuclear Station, granted on June 4, 1981, will remain in effect.
Should you have questions, please contact Kevin Keyes at 770/220-5378.
Sincerely,
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ajor P. May Regional Administrator Enclosure cc:
Ms. Vanessa E. Quinn, Branch Chief Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Radiological Emergency Preparedness Branch - NP-TH-RP, Mail Stop #3025 180'0 South Bell Street, 8th Floor Arlington, Virginia 20598-3025 N\\ARC Headquarters Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555-0001