ML102780349
| ML102780349 | |
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| Site: | Cooper  |
| Issue date: | 09/22/2010 |
| From: | Freeman B US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Collins E NRC Region 4 |
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region VII 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 300 Kansas City, MO 64114-3372
~FEMA SP2 220 Mr. Elmo E. Collins Regional Administrator U.S. NRC Region IV 612 East Lamar Blvd., Suite 400 Arlington, Texas 76011-4125
Dear Mr. Collins:
Enclosed is a copy of the final report for the July 21, 2010, exercise of the offsite radiological emergency response plans site-specific to the Cooper Nuclear Station. The states of Missouri and Nebraska, and the counties of Atchison, Nodaway, Nemaha, and Richardson participated in this exercise and out-of-sequence evaluations. The report was prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region VII staff. The final report will be provided to the states of Missouri and Nebraska.
No Deficiencies were identified. Two Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs) were identified as a result of the exercise and the out-of-sequence evaluations. However, one was corrected following additional training and re-demonstration during the exercise and the other was closed during re-demonstration August 16, 2010. All previously identified ARCAs were successfully demonstrated and closed during the exercise.
Based on the results of the exercise and out-of-sequence evaluations, the offsite radiological response plans and preparedness for the states of Missouri and Nebraska, and the affected local jurisdictions site-specific to the Cooper Nuclear Station, can be implemented and are adequate to provide 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. Therefore, the Title 44 CFR, Part 350 approval, of the offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness for the states of Missouri and Nebraska, site-specific to the Cooper Nuclear Station, granted on May 26, 1983, will remain in effect.
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Mr. Elmo E. Collins September 22, 2010 Page 2 If you have any questions or concerns regarding the report, please contact Mr. Ronald L. McCabe at 816-283-7007 or by email ron.mccabe@dhs.gov.
Sincerely, Beth Freeman Regional Administrator Enclosure cc: Vanessa Quinn, HQ REP w/o enclosure (electronic)
Document Control Desk, NRC HQ NRC NSIR (electronic)
Lisa Gibney, NRC NSIR (electronic)
Robert Kahler, NRC NSIR (electronic)
Lisa Hamilton, HQ REP w/o enclosure (electronic)
David Montgomery, NPPD w/o enclosure (electronic)
Bill Maier, NRC IV w/o enclosure (electronic)
Cooper Nuclear Station After Action Report/
Improvement Plan Exercise Date - July 21, 2010 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program
",FEMA Published September 22, 2010
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Cooper Nuclear Station After Action Report/Improvement Plan Published September 22, 2010 Contents Executive Summary 4
Section 1: Exercise Overview 6
1.1 Exercise Details 6
1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership 6
1.3 Participating Organizations 7
Section 2: Exercise Design Summary 10 2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design 10 2.2 Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities 10 2.3 Scenario Summary 11 Section 3: Analysis of Capabilities 15 3.1 Exercise Evaluation and Results 15 3.2 Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation 15 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 18 3.3.1 Missouri Jurisdictions 18 3.3.1.1 Missouri State Emergency Operations Center -
18 Cooper 3.3.1.2 Missouri Dose Assessment/Field Team Coordination 18 3.3.1.3 Missouri Radiological Field Team B 19 3.3.1.4 Missouri Radiological Field Team A 19 3.3.1.5 Missouri Joint Information Center 20 3.3.1.6 Missouri Forward Command Post/GAR 20 3.3.2 Risk Jurisdictions 21 3.3.2.1 Atchison County Emergency Operations Center 21 3.3.2.2 Rock Port School System 22 3.3.2.3 Fairfax Community Hospital 22 3.3.2.4 Atchison-Holt Ambulance Services 23 1
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.3 Support Jurisdictions 23 3.3.3.1 Nodaway County Ambulance 23 3.3.4 Private Organizations 24 3.3.4.1 EAS Station - KFEQ 24 3.3.5 Nebraska Jurisdictions 26 3.3.5.1 Nebraska State Emergency Operations Center 27 3.3.5.2 Nebraska Dose Assessment & Field Team 27 Coordination 3.3.5.3 Nebraska Radiological Monitoring Team # 1 - EPZ 27 3.3.5.4 Nebraska Radiological Monitoring Team # 2 - EPZ 28 3.3.5.5 Nebraska Joint Information Center 28 3.3.5..6 Nebraska Forward Command Post (GAR) 29 3.3.6 Risk Jurisdictions 29 3.3.6.1 Nemaha County Emergency Operations Center 30 3.3.6.2 Richardson County Emergency Operations Center 30 3.3.7 Support Jurisdictions 31 3.3.7.1 Auburn Rescue Squad 31 3.3.7.2 Nemaha County Hospital 31 3.3.7.3 Pro Med Ambulance 31 3.3.7.4 Richardson County Reception Center & Emergency 32 Worker Decon 3.3.8 Private Organizations 32 3.3.8.1 EAS Station KFAB 32 3.3.9 Federal Jurisdictions 33 3.3.9.1 National Weather Service, Valley, Nebraska 33 Section 4: Conclusion 34 Appendix A: Exercise Timeline 35 Appendix B: Exercise Evaluators and Team Leaders 38 Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations 39 Appendix D: Extent of Play Agreements 41 2
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
On July 21, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region VII evaluated a Plume exercise for the Cooper Nuclear Station. In addition, out-of-sequence drills were conducted on June 14-17, 2010. The purpose of the exercise and drills was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMAs policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures.
The previous exercise at this site was conducted on November 18, 2008. The qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on April 6, 1983.
FEMA wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals who participated in this exercise. In the State of Missouri, the risk county of Atchison and the host county of Nodaway participated along with the State government. In the State of Nebraska, the risk counties of Nemaha and Richardson participated along with the State government. The efforts of NPPD should also be commended for their work on training, scenario development, and drill preparation.
Protecting the public health and safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise participants and an additional assigned responsibility for others. Still others have willingly sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their communities. A special thank you is once again extended to those wonderful volunteers. Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants were evident during this exercise.
The State and local organizations except where noted in this report, demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and adequately implemented them.
There were two Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs) identified during this exercise and the out-of-sequence drills. One ARCA was closed with redemonstration August 16, 2010. One of these ARCAs were corrected during the exercise and drills. There were three previous open ARCAs that were closed during the exercise.
The final Protective Action Decision (PAD) in Nebraska during the emergency phase was evacuation of Sub areas 11, 12, 13E, 13W, 14, and 15. The evacuated areas included the towns 4
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station of Brownville, Howe, Peru, Nemaha, and Shubert. The evacuation also included the public areas of Brownville State Recreation Area and the Steamboat Trace Trail. Approximately 2,964 residents and transients in Nebraska were affected by the evacuation.
The final Protective Action Decision (PAD) in Missouri during the emergency phase was evacuation of Sub area 1 and 2. The evacuated'area included the towns of Phelps City, Langdon, Watson, Nishnabotna, and Rock Port. The evacuation also included the Brickyard Hill Wildlife Area. Persons were directed to the appropriate Reception Centers in Oioe, Richardson, and Nodaway Counties. Approximately 2,696 Missouri residents and transients were affected by the evacuation.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station SECTION 1: EXERCISE OVERVIEW 1.1 Exercise Details Exercise Name Cooper Nuclear Station Type of Exercise Plume Exercise Date July 21, 2010 Program Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Scenario Type Radiological Emergency 1.2 Exercise Planning Team Leadership Audie Canida Site Specialist FEMA Region VII Technological Hazards Specialist 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite,300..
Kansas City, Missouri, 64114 816-283-7074 audie.canida@dhs.gov I
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Jon Schwarz Govenor's Authorized Representative (GAR)
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Radiological Programs Manager 1300 Military Road 6
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 402-471-7420 jon.schwarz@nebraska.gov Tom Mohr Govenor's Authorized Representative (GAR)
State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
Cooper Emergency Planner 2302 Militia Drive Jefferson City, Missouri, 65102 573-526-9245 tom.mohr@sema.dps.mo.gov David Montgomery Cooper Technical Support Center Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
Cooper Emergency Preparedness Manager P.O. Box 98 Brownville, Nebraska, 68321 402-825-2934 dnmontg@nppd.com 1.3 Participating Organizations Agencies and organizations of the following jurisdictiong participated in th5 'Cooper Nuclear Station exercise:
State Jurisdictions Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS)
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
Missouri National Guard (MNG)
Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSP)
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
Missouri Department of Homeland Security 7
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT)
Missouri Department of Social Services Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA)
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS)
Nebraska Department of Roads (NDR)
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
Nebraska National Guard (NNG)
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Risk Jurisdictions Atchison County 911 Center Atchison County Commissioners Atchison County Department of Transportation/Roads and Bridges Atchison County Emergency Management Director Atchison County Health & Safety Officer Atchison County Public Information Office Atchison County Sheriffs Department Nemaha County Commissioners Nemaha County Emergency Management Director Nemaha County Health and Safety Officer Nemaha County Public Information Office Nemaha County Sheriffs Department Nemaha County 911 Center Rock Port R2 Schools Richardson County Commissioners Richardson County Emergency Management Director Richardson County Sheriffs Department Support Jurisdictions Auburn Rescue Squad Atchison-Holt Ambulance Fairfax Community Hospital Humbolt Fire and Ambulance Nemaha County Hospital 8
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Nodaway County Ambulance Nebraska Radio Amateur Civil Emergency System ProMed Ambulance Service Richardson County Reception and Care Rulo Volunteer Fire Department SE Nebraska Health' Verdon Emergency Management Private Organizations American Red Cross Cooper Nuclear Station, Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station, Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)
KFEQ Radio Station KFAB Radio Station Federal Jurisdictions Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
National Weather Service (NWS).
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station SECTION 2: EXERCISE DESIGN
SUMMARY
2.1 Exercise Purpose and Design Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) Emergency Plan describes CNS's capability to respond effectively to a radiological emergency at the site, and provides a detailed description of CNS's interaction with Federal, State, and local government agencies and private organizations. The Emergency Plan provides for continuous emergency preparedness including the conduct of an, annual Exercise and preparatory drills.
The purpose of this Exercise is to activate and eyaluate portions of the Missouri and Nebraska State Emergency Plans, and the Atchison, Nemaha, and Richardson Counties Emergency Plans, and associated Implementing Procedures, in accordance with 44 CFR 350. The conduct and evaluation of this Drill provides additional training for emergency response organization personnel and a means to further enhance CNS emergency response capability.
The Scenario Manual was designed to provide the basis for the conduct of a simulated radiological accident scenario at the Cooper Nuclear Station, located near Brownville, in Nemaha County, Nebraska, through which the capabilities and effectiveness of the Emergency Response Plans for Cooper Nuclear Station, the State of Missouri and Nebraska, Atchison; Nemaha, and Richardson Counties can be evaluated. The Scenario Manual is to be utilized by the Exercise Controlflers/;Evaluators as the control-me.chanism for.the conduct of the Drill.
The scenario was developed by Cooper Nuclear Station. It was initially reviewed by ICF, a FEMA contractor, prior to the final review and approval by FEMA Region VII 2.2,Exercise Objectives, Capabilities and Activities Cooper Nuclear Station Emergency Preparedness Exercises and Drills are conducted to test and provide the opportunity to evaluate Emergency Plans, associated Implementing Procedures, facilities, and equipment. This exercise tested the CNS emergency response organization's ability to assess and respond to emergency conditions and coordinate efforts with other agencies for protection of the health and safety of the public.
The scenario, as driven by the CNS Control Room Simulator, depicted a simulated sequence of events, that result in escalating conditions of sufficient magnitude to warrant mobilization of 10
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station State and local agencies to respond to the simulated emergency. Whenever practical, the exercise incorporated provisions for "Free Play" on the part of the participants.
The CNS, Emergency Preparedness Exercise & Drill Program objectives are based on the Federal requirements delineated in 44 CFR 350, and State of Missouri and Nebraska, Atchison, Nemaha, and Richardson Counties Radiological Emergency Preparedness plans. Additional guidance provided in NUREG-0654, NUREG-0696, and NUREG-0737, was utilized in developing these objectives.
This Exercise included full participation by the State of Missouri and Nebraska, and Atchison, Nemaha, and Richardson Counties. A summary of-the specific areas to be evaluated for all the; participating organizations are listed in Table 3.1.
The overall objective of the Exercise is to evaluate the integrated capability of a major portion of the basic elements existing within the onsite emergency plans and emergency response organizations.
2.3 Scenario Summary Initial Conditions:
The plant is in a normal:100%, operating cbnfigfintrion f6rJu13'.,No Plant Equipment is'ioutof service and no LCOs exist.
Narrative Summary 0700 - Exercise begins 0745 Earthquake >0:lg (After confirmatioiofea hquake -'T=0 for EAL HAl)
The earthquake causes' the following damage on site:'
- 12.5 KV Power System failure that causes loss of power to the TSC 11
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- Reactor Water Cleanup isolation Primary Containment Ventilation Supply Valve PC-AOV-237AV fails mid position.
0800 - Alert declared per HAI.1 0815 Notification to offsite agencies of Alert 0845 TSC, OSC, EOF all activated - JIC maybe activated in standby mode. The ERO will dispatch teams to walk down the station to determine the extent of equipment damage. One of the teams is expected to identify the HPCI oil leak and the ERO will initiate repair activities as this failure will not be identified remotely until the system is required to start. All other failures will have teams assigned to initiate repairs as soon as the TSC and OSC are activated.
0900 - Major aftershock results in a LOCA (RCS barrier gone) significant clad failure occurs.
0910 - Drywell radiation monitors approach 2500 R/hr. (RCS - second barrier) T=0 for declaration of a Site Area Emergency per EAL FS 1.1. Rising radiation levels in the Reactor Building require continued monitoring and strategy adjustment by the ERO and repair teams.
0925 SAE declared for FS 1.1 0940 Notification-to offsite agencies of Site Area Emergency 0940 Second aftershock occurs two remaining, valves; in the Hard Pipe Vent release path open due to electiical shorts. The hard pipe vent rupture disk~fails due to the-elevated primary containment pressure.
0945 - Alarm comes in on the KAMAN monitor on the Elevated Release Point (ERP). This is T=0 for declaring a General Emergency per EAL FGI..t':.The.EROdinitia.tes*repair'teamS to-.
attempt closure of the valves that are allowing the release.
0955 - The 15 min average ERP release rate exceeds value that result in PAGs at 5 miles.,...,
1000 - General Emergency declared for.FG1.1 (loss ofall three barriers) !.
1010 - Upgraded PAR determined based on dose.
1015 - Notification to offsite agencies of General Emergency and automatic PAR.
1025 - PAR upgrade Notification completed.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 1045 - Wind Shift.
1100 - PAR determined based on wind shift.
1115 - PAR Notification completed.
1130 - ERO closes valve terminating the release.
1230 - Drill play is terminated.
1245 - Plant Recovery discussion.
1330 - Exercise critique.
BASIS OF TIMELINE EVENTS Earthquake - Although large earthquakes are rare in the Midwest,,the potential for a significant earthquake exists. The New Madrid earthquake in the 'early 1800's was a very: large earthquake, that was mitigated only by the lack of populationand large structures,in the affected area. Older:
structures in the area are not built to earthquake standards and will be vulnerable to any future:,
The earthquake in this scernario' *serves sevekial purposes:-
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- It serves as a precursor for damage to the reactor cooling system that occurs later in the scenario.-
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- It is the reason that evacuation routes will need to~be m'odified when the evacuation from CNS is ordered. (FEMA letter to John Austin, 2/12/10).
- It may also be used as one of the reasons that some sirens fail to activate during the emergency.
- The earthquake causes a rupture in the hardpipe vent.
HPCI failure - vibration resulting from the earthquake causes a threaded connection on a check 13
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station valve to fail. This prevents the oil pressure from building up on the systems hydraulic throttle valves preventing them from opening.
Initial LOCA - When the first major aftershock occurs, it results in a Loss of Cooling Accident(LOCA). Concurrent with the LOCA, 25% of the fuel cladding inventory is released to the vessel.
PC-MO-233MV failure - Separations in electrical conduits due to the earthquakes have caused a hot short that has caused this valve to open.
PC-AOV-237AV failure - The loading on the air operator due to the earthquake have caused the mountings to bend opening the valve slightly.
PC-AOV-32AV failure-A short in the switchhas caused this valve to open. Replacement of the switch will allow closure of the valve.
Second LOCA - When the second aftershock occurs it results in an increase in the size of the LOCA. The combination of pressure and the aftershoCk causes the loss~of the remaining valves and the pressure plate on the Hardpipe Vent providing an unfiltered, monitored release to the environment.'
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1 Wind"Shift -"The Ira dical wind shiftthat 6-ccurs' a'the' result of the app'roakhing weaiherf front will present a unique challenge for the EPOiThehictive felease w-ll be :iihdback towardsthe plant. The result of this is that all of the plant site will be in the plume during some part of the scenario. This will require the ERO to idefitifý'Athis'hazard and ensuire that all'personfiel' remaining on-site are either in hardened facilities or are using appro5riat&pi'0tective measures (KI, respirators, PCs) and that only essential activities are undertaken during the time the plume is passing overhead. Additionally, any vehicles leaving the plant after the &lume returns will, need to be quarantined and decontaminated.
NOTE: Attachment maintained in accordance with the CNS Records retention schedule when approved for use in a drill or exercise per EPDG #2 Attachment H-4. This attachment will be filed with the Drill or Exercise Critique Packagedeveloped perEPDG #2 Attachment H-5.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station SECTION 3: ANALYSIS OF CAPABILITIES 3.1 Exercise Evaluation and Results Contained in this section are the results and findings of all jurisdictions and functional entities that participated in the July 21, 2010, Plume Exercise to test the offsite emergency response capabilities of the States of Missouri and Nebraska and local organizations in support of the Cooper Nuclear Station.
Included also are the results and findings of the evaluation of all jurisdictions and functional entities that participated in the out-of-sequence drills and activities on June 14-17,2010. Those out-of-sequence drills are incorporated into the 2010 sequence and, by extension, this report.
Each functional entity was. evaluated on the basis of its demonstration of criteria delineated in "Emergency Preparedness: Exercise Evaluation Methodology" as printed in the Federal Register, September 12, 2001 and April 25, 2002.
3.2 Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation, The matrix presented in Table 2, on the following pages, presents the status of all exercise.
criteria that were scheduled for demonstration during this exercise by all participating and functional. entities.. Exercise criteria are. listed by. number :and ;the,.demonstration status of those criterion is.indicated by the use~of the following letters:;-
M - Met (No Deficiency or ARCAs, assessed and no unresolved ARCAs from prior exercises),
D - Deficiency assessed A - Area(s) Requiring Corrective Action (ARCA) assessed or unresolved ARCA(s) from prior exercises,,
N - Not Demonstrated (Reason explained in subsection B).
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Table 3.1 - Summary of Exercise Evaluation (2 pages)
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0 01 Emeigency Operations ManagementeIiI I
I Mobilization lal M MIM M MIM M
M Facilities IbI M
Direction and Control lc M
M M
M Communications Equipment Idl M M MIM M M M
M Equip & Supplies to support operations lel M M MIM M M M M M M M M Protective Action Decision Making Emergency Worker Exposure Control 2al M
M M
Radiological Assessment and PARs 2bl M
M Decisions for the Plume Phase -PADs 2b2 M
M M
M PADs for protection of special populations 2c 1 M
M Rad Assessment and Decision making for the Ingestion Exposure 2dl Pathway Rad Assessment and Decision making concerning Relocation, Reentry, 2el and Return Piotective Action Implementation Implementation of emergency workerexposure control.
3al M M M M
M M M M M Implementation of KI decision.
3bl M M M
M M M M Implementation or protective actions for special:populations -EOCs 3cl M
Implementation ofpr6teýliveictions for Schools 3c2- -"..
M M Impleinentation o}ftraffic and access control 3d41 M
M M
Impediments to evacuation ate-identified and resolved d 3d2 M M
M Imiplementaftioof-f ingestion pathwaydecisions a-valability/use of info 3'-l I IMiterials for Iin*6ýion PathwayPADs are-availab-le....
3e2 Implenientatidi of relocafion, re-entry, and ieturn decisions 3f6 Fiei U)4easuremeiit and Analysis *..
Adequdte Equitment"foficPlthse Phase Field'Mea-surements*'
4al M M Field Teams obtain sufficient information 4a2
'M, Field Teams MadnageSample Collection Appropriately 4a3 M M.
Post pluime phas&efield miasur-ements auid saimplihg 4b0 Laboratory operations 4cl.
Emergency Notification and Public'Info Activation of the prompt alert and notification system 5al M M Activation of the prompt alert and notification system - Fast Breaker 5a2 Activation ofthe prompt alert and notification system -Exception areas 5a3 M
Emergency information and instructions fornthe public and tIhe media 5bl M M M M M
Support Operations/Facilities Mon / decon of evacuees and emergency workers, and registration of 6al evacuees Mon / decon of emergency worker equipment 6b l-Temporary care of evacuees 6c I Transportation and treatment of contaminated injured individuals 6dl
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DATE: 2010-07-21 G
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M: Met, A: ARCA, D: Deficiency, P: Plan Issue, N: Not E
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Z Z z z z Z' a iR Emergency Operations Management Mobilization lal M MIM M M M
M M Facilities Ibl Direction and Control ici M
M M M Communications Eq uipment ldl M M M M M M
M M Equip*& Supplies to support operations lel M M M M M M M M M M M Protective Action Decision Making Emergency Worker Exposure Control 2al M
M M
M Radiological Assessment and PARs 2bl M M
Decisions for the Plume Phase -PADs 2b2 M M
M M
PADs for protection of special populations 2cl M
Ml M
Rad Assessment and Decision making for the Ingestion Exposure 2dl Pathway Rad Assessment and Decision making concerning Relocation, Reentry, 2el and Return Protective Action Implementation
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Implementation of emergency worker exposure control 3al M M
M IMM M M M M Implementation of KI decision
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M M M M M Implementation of protective actions for special populations-EOCs-3cl M
M Implementation of protective actions for Schools 3c2
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Implementation of traffic and access control 3d M "M M
Impediments to evacuation are identifiMd and resolved 3d2 M
M Implementation of ingestion pathway decisions 7 availability/use of ififo 3el Materials for Ingestion Pathway PADs are available 3e2I Implementation of relocation,i'e-*ent', and return dedisions.
J I Field Measurement and Analysis Adequate Equipment for Plume Phase-Field Measurements 4ai- "
M Field Teams obtain sufficient informatiin 4a2 M Field Teams Manage Sample Collection Approliriately 4a3 M M Post plume phase'field measurements arid sampling 4bI Laboratory operations 4cl Emergencý,Notification and-Public Inf0 Activation of the prompt alert and notification s5ystem 5al M
M M M
Activation Of the promptalert and notification system - Fast Breaker 5a2 Activation of theprompt alert and notificatiotfgystem - Exception areas 5a3 M.
M Emergency information and instructions" for the public and the media 5b1 M M M M
M Support Operations/Facilities Mon / decon of evacuees and emergency workers, and registration of 6a1 M
evacuees Mon / decon of emergency worker equipment-6bl.
M Temporary care 0f evacuees.
6c1' Transportation and treatment of c6ntaminated iniured individuals 6dl M MM 17
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3 Criteria Evaluation Summaries 3.3.1 Missouri Jurisdictions 3.3.1.1 Missouri State Emergency Operations Center - Cooper The Operations Chief and Deputy at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) communicated frequently to make sure all organizations and key staff were aware of changes. Additionally, the Operations Chief anticipated needs such as additional personnel and equipment for traffic and access control. The Radio Room staff worked well together to ensure issues and needs were tracked and processed efficiently.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a. MET: l.a.1, l.c.1, 1.d.1, 1.e.1, 3.d.1, 3.d.2.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
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DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f. PRIOR ISSUES-RESOLVED:WNone
- g. PRIOR ISSUES UNRESOLVED: None, 3.3.1.2 Missouri Dose Assessment/Field Team Coordination The Dose Assessment and Field Team Coordination.staff knew thier roles. and worked extremely well together. Staff held excellent di cus'sibn§about Dose Assegsrmient vefsus Field Team data and did a great job of controlling the Field Teams throughout the exercise.:
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:.
- a. MET: 1.a.1, 1.d.1, L.e.l, 2.a.1, 2.b.l, 2.b.2, 3.a.1,3.b.l;4.a.2.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
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DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
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NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 18
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.1.3 Missouri Radiological Field Team B There was excellent teamwork between the members of this field team. They were thorough and detailed in completing their assigned tasks. They followed procedures well and completed all tasks given by the Field Team Coordinator.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
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MET: L.a.1, l.d.1, L.e.1, 3.a.1, 3.b.1, 4.a.1, 4.a.3.
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AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
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DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
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NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.1.4 Missouri Radiological Field Team A The members of Field Team A worked very well together and showed excellent teamwork in the execution of their assigned duties. The team was very knowledgeable and they were very well equipped. The procedures used were good and the direction.they.received from -the. Field Team Coordinator were clear and correct.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.., MET
- - 4.a.1, 1.d1, 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 3.b.1,.4.a.,l4.,a.3.
. b.. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: ýNone
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DEFICIENCY: None
- d.
PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 19
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.1.5 Missouri Joint Information Center The team worked well together in a professional manner. Team members were very knowledgeable of their specific procedures and responsibilities. The Pubic Information Officer kept in contact with Atchison County and the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to stay current on activities within their jurisdiction. The Spokesperson, presented accurate and timely information to the Media during briefings.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a. MET: 1.a. 1, 1.d. 1, L.e. 1, 5.b. 1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c. DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.1.6 Missouri Forward Command Post/GAR The Missouri Governor's Authorized Representative (GAR) adopted a nearly identical infoimation formn as used by the, Nebraska? GAR whichi allowed, for consistent:!reporting of infdrmation-In summary,; the status :of DHS/FEMA criteria for this, ocation is.- afollows:-
- a. "MET: 1.a.1, 1c.1,4.d.l, 1..e.
t; 2:b:l, 2*b:2, 2.c.b, 3.a.1,-3 b.1;5.b.1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION-: None
- c. DEFICIENCY:-None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 20
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.2 Risk Jurisdictions
-3.3.2.1 Atchison County Emergency Operations Center The Atchison County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) exhibited outstanding Direction and Control during the exercise. EOC staff demonstrated excellent discussion of issue resolution and corrective actions. Alert and Notification directions were direct and clear.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.a.1, 1.b.1, 1.c.1, 1.d.1, 1.e.1, 2.a.1, 2.b.2, 2.c.1, 3.a.1, 3.b.1, 3.c.1, 3.c.2, 3.d.1, 3.d.2, 5.a. 1, 5.a.3, 5.b. 1.
- b.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: 5.b. 1.
ISSUE NO.: 16-10-5b l-A-04 CRITERION: OROs provide accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and the news media in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654, E.5., 7., G.3.a, G.4.a.b.c)
CONDITION: One of the special news broadcast (SNB) messages,:contained..
incomplete information. Specifically; following a:decision'by.the:county at.it 103 to evacuate Area 2, the Emergency Management Director (EMD) provided SNB #E 12.
to KFEQ at 1115. This message contained information for the public including a landmark description of the-Area, evacuatioh-routesto the Reception Center in Maryville, Missouri, and.helpful instructions about evacuating. However, the message contained evacuation routes for/onlythose. residents of Area 1 (which had been previously instructed to evacuate) and not for Area 2, residents.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Failure to carefully review themodified message to ensure-all correct information was provided.
REFERENCE:
NUREG-0654, E.5.7.,G.3.a.,G.4.a,b.,c.
EFFECT: This could have resulted in confusion for the residents of Area 2 as to which evacuation route to be taken to the reception center.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station CORRECTIVE ACTION DEMONSTRATED: Following a discussion between the evaluator and the EMD, the EMD understood that this information could be confusing to those residents of Area 2 and the EMD decided to correct the message by adding the evacuation route information for residents of Area 2. She provided the updated SNB #E12 to KFEQ and instructed them to stop playing the earlier version and continue with the new message. Based on the above discussion and actions taken by the EMD, correct and accurate information was provided for Area 2 which corrected the issue. This issue is considered closed.
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g.
PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.2.2 Rock Port School System The Rock Port School staff were very knowledgeable of their plans and procedures and demonstrated proper use of their equipment.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:..
- a.
MET: 1.e.l,3.a.l,3.b.l,3.c.2.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.2.3 Fairfax Community Hospital The Fairfax Community Hospitalpersonnel, did a good job of demonstrating operational checks on survey meters and Direct Reading Dosimetery. They also performed an especially good job of preparing the Radiological Emergency Area for receipt of the patient and proper contamination control.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: L.e.1, 3.a.1, 6.d.1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g.
PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.2.4 Atchison-Holt Ambulance Services The Atchison-Holt Ambulance Service demonstrated in a very professional and knowledgeable mannern The responding crew demonstrated excellent exposure control techniques.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.e.1,3.a.1, 3.b.l,6.d.1.
- b.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY:,None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES -RESOLVED:,None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.3 Support Jurisdictions 3.3.3.1 Nodaway County Ambulance The Nodaway County Ambulance crew was well trained and knowledgable in their procedures.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:,-.
- a.
MET: 1.e.l,3.a.1,3.b.l,6.d.1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None.,
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None 23
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- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.4 Private Organizations 3.3.4.1 EAS Station - KFEQ KFEQ Radio Station Emergency Alert System (EAS) Operator demonstrated good awareness of re-broadcast times for subsequent messages.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 5.a.1, 5.b.1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: 5.b. 1.
ISSUE NO.: 16-10-5bl-A-01 CRITERION: OROs provide accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and the news media in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654, E.5., 7., G.3.a, G4a.b)
CONDITION: The EAS ýoperqtor simulge4.brQadcast of theynessages in the incorrect Sequenpqe. Specif -aly,, the EAS operator jdicated, t~pugh, interview and simulated demonstration, that he.wopuld re Qth fgjlowing messages, in the sequence listed below for the broadcast at the General Emergency (GE) classification level:
- 1) Special News Broadcast Message #El
- 2) Special Facilities Message #SPEC
- 3) EAS Message #KFEQ (encoder)
This sequence is not according to the EAS Station Standard Operating Procedures and KFEQ Checklist, and current FEMA guidance. It should be noted that sirens were activated prior to the broadcast of these messages which would have alerted the public to tune to the primary EAS..station KFEQ. However, individuals listening to KFEQ would not have heard a further alerting in the way of an EAS tone.
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After-Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station POSSIBLE CAUSE: Operator error caused by inadequate training on procedures of EAS system or insufficient attention to detail.
REFERENCE:
NUREG-0654 Planning standard 0.4. - Each organization shall establish a training program for instructing and qualifying personnel who will implement radiological emergency response plans. The specialized initial training and periodic retraining programs (including the scope, nature and frequency) shall be provided in the following categories: O.4.j.- Personnel responsible for transmission of emergency information and instructions.
EFFECT: Reading the Special News Bulletins prior to the EAS message on the encoder would not have provided people with an attention-getting tone to alert them that important instructions were about to be broadcast on KFEQ. However, it should be noted that the sirens were sounded prior to the messages being broadcast so most people would have been alerted in that manner to tune to KFEQ. -
CORRECTIVE ACTION DEMONSTRATED: The KFEQ Radio Station Board Operator received additional training oI the correct sequence of niessage transmission and the proper encoding and broadcasting of the 2-minute attention getting EAS message that preceds longer subsequent news broadcast messages. On August 16, 2010,'KFEQ re-dertns6trated he ability to broadcast emergency
- n iforfmlaiti'in nimessages directed' from the AtisOn County EOC inth 'correct sequenice. This suc6eS redemonstration csedthisIssue.
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d.
PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: 5.b.1.
ISSUE NO.: 16-08-5bl-A-04 ISSUE: The procedure binder at EAS Statidn' KFEQ contained'obsolete copies of the
'Atchison County Plan and the pre-scripted EAS messages! The effective date for the documents in the binder was February, 2006 and the most recent effective date for 25
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station the Atchison County Plan is September, 2008.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DEMONSTRATED: A current copy of the Atchison County Radiological Plan, Revision January 2010 was at KFEQ along with an EAS Activation Job Aid. A new binder kept in a hard case also contained laminated copies of the EAS messages and hard copies of the KFEQ Checklists.
ISSUE NO.: 16-08-5bl-A-06 ISSUE: The EAS operator was unable to demonstrate the procedure for broadcast of EAS messages up to the point of transmission using the encoder procedure in the station SOP. In five attempts, the operator was unable to progress past the procedure step which requests entry of the numerical password.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DEMONSTRATED: New encoder equipment was installed and successfully demonstrated.
ISSUE NO.: 16-08-5bl-A-07 ISSUE: The EAS oper ator'irdiccaut~d through intervieW, that he would read the vf-olw-ing*, messgages together -hen-lmtiatmng an EAS enicoder sequence:
EAS Message #KFEQ I.
Special News Broadcast Message #E $S2 CORRECTIVE ACTION DEMONSTRATED: Successful demonstration of the procedure to broadcast the EASMessage #KFEQ with the encoder and subsequent messages without the encoder was performed.
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 26
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.5 Nebraska Jurisdictions 3.3.5.1 Nebraska State Emergency Operations Center The Assistant Operations Manager performed very well while training on-the-job. Staff conducted productive and detailed planning.discussions on agricultural issues. Staff took advantage of visual aides and reference materials to provide the current status of the exercise events.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.a.1, 1.c.1, 1.d.1, 1.e.1, 2.b.2, 3.d.1, 3.d.2, 5.b.1.
- b.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None, 3.3.5.2 Nebraska Dose Assessment & Field Team Coordination The Field Team Coordinator was effective in managing the field teams to identify the plume footprint while keeping their exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). The use of satellite phone and satellite radio provided a strong capability. The Dose Assessment Operator was knowledgeable of procedures and effectively provided input to the Emergency Response Manager for Protective Action Recommendations (PARs).
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.a.1, I.d.1, L.e.1, 2.a.1, 2.b.l, 2.b.2, 3.a.1, 3.b.l,.4.a.2.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d.
PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 27
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.5.3 Nebraska Radiological Monitoring Team # 1 - EPZ The Nebraska Radiological Monitoring Team (RMT) No. 1 demonstrated a significant amount of technical ability and field proficiency and command of emergency response operations. They also demonstrated a command of communication protocol so that information shared with the Field Team Coordinator (FTC) was clear and accurate.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.a.1, 1.d.1, 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 3.b.1, 4.a.1, 4.a.3.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.5.4 Nebraska Radiological Monitoring'Team # 2 - EPZ The Nebraska Radiological Monitoring Team (RMT) No. 2 and the Field Team Coordinator (FTC) followed good communications protocois by speaking slowly and clearly. Members were also carefful to refer ti procedures ii' their-fieldteamrkits. when the'y.were unsure of the correct sequence of actions.
I.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.a.1, 1.d&l;.l.e.l,,3:.a., 3.b.1, 4.a..l, 4.a:3.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g.
PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 28
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.5.5 Nebraska Joint Information Center The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Joint Information Center (JIC) staff were very professional and knowledgeable and worked well together. Staff coordinated with Missouri JIC staff, and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) staff to ensure the appropriate information was being released.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.a.1,1.d.1,1.e.1,5.b.l.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g.
PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.5.6 Nebraska Forward Command Post (GAR)
The Nebraska Governor's Authorized Representative (GAR)demonstrated excellent coordination with other 'state organizations, local jurisdictions in -the. State, of Nebraska as.. yell as with.the utility, and the State-of Missouri. The.GAR,. also made great use of th.ir GAR Form' to' ensure decisions and recommendations were documented and communicated with accuracy:and,.
without delay.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria!for this: location is as follows:.
- a.
MET: 1.a.1, 1.c.1, 1.d.l,. 1.e.l,,2.a.l, 2.b.',,2:b:2, 2c., 3.a.1, 3,.b.1, 3.d.l, 5,bb.I.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None.
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 29
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After Action Report/improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.6 Risk Jurisdictions 3.3.6.1 Nemaha County Emergency Operations Center The staff of the Nemaha County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) demonstrated anexcellent ability to perform their functions and required tasks successfully and with minimal direction and control.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.a.1, 1.c.1, 1.d.1, l.e.1, 2.a.1;'2.b.2, 2.c.1, 3.a.1, 3.b.1, 3.c.1, 3.c.2, 3.d.1, 3.d.2, 5.a.1, 5.a.3, 5.b. 1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.6.2 Richardson County Emergency Operations Center The Richardson County Emergency Operatidnst Center (EOC) staff demonstrated excellent teamwork and were professionally directed by the Emergency Management Director (EMD).
The Emergency Worker (EW) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)'
a 'an s
exteptionally user friendly tool which included all tracking forms (color coded), detailed instructions, checklists, radiological information, etc.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.a.1, 1.c.1, 1.d.1, 1.e.1, 2.a.1, 2.b.2, 2.c.1, 3.a.,1,'3.b.1:'3.c.1 3,c.2, 3.d.1, 3.d.2, 5.a.1, 5.a.3, 5.b. 1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g.
PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 30
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.7 Support Jurisdictions 3.3.7.1 Auburn Rescue Squad The Auburn Rescue Squad members were knowledgeable of their procedures and equipment and demonstrated their tasks very effectively.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: L.e. 1, 3.a. 1, 3.b. 1, 6.d. 1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g.
PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.7.2 Nemaha County Hospital The Nemaha County Hospital Procedure was detailed and, complete, which allowed the Nursing Manager to provide excellent leadership and direction to her staff. The participating Emergency Department Staff were well trained'and worked'wellas a-team... :
In summary,.the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this-location is,:as follows:
- a.
MET,: l.ela.l"6.dl.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None.
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g.
PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 31
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.7.3 Pro Med Ambulance The Pro Med Ambulance Crew demonstrated good Emergency Worker (EW) exposure control, and were very knowledagable of their responsibilities.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 1.e.1, 3.a.1,3.b.1,6.d.1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.7.4 Richardson County Reception Center & Emergency Worker Decon The Richardson County Reception and Care Center (RCC) staff were very well trained and competent in their duties. Monitoring personnel knew their instruments, how to perform source checks, and take background readings' Tle' facility was very well layed out to effectively process the flow of evacuees.
In summary, the status of DHS-/FEMA chite'fia for this location is as followg:
- a. MET: 1.a.1, 1.c.1, 1.d.1, 1.e.1, 3.a.1, 6.a.1, 6.b.1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTiON: N6ne
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e. NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f. PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.8 Private Organizations 32
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station 3.3.8.1 EAS Station KFAB The board operator at KFAB Radio Station was very knowledgeable of their procedures and professional in the performance of duties.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this location is as follows:
- a.
MET: 5.a.1, 5.b.1.
- b.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: None
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g. PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None 3.3.9 Federal Jurisdictions 3.3.9.1 National Weather Service, Valley, Nebraska The National Weather Service (NWS) staff demonstrated using a new and updated procedure.
Staff were trained and prepared to respond appropriately.
In summary, the status of DHS/FEMA criteria for this lcation is as follows-
- a.
MET: 5.a. 1.
- b. AREAS REQUIRING CORRECT!VE ACTION:*Nqne,
- c.
DEFICIENCY: None
- d. PLAN ISSUES: None
- e.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: None
- f.
PRIOR ISSUES - RESOLVED: None
- g.
PRIOR ISSUES - UNRESOLVED: None...
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station SECTION 4: CONCLUSION Based on the results of this exercise, the offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness for the States of Missouri and Nebraska and the affected local jurisdictions are deemed adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency. Therefore, 44 CFR Part 350 approval of the offsite radiological emergency response plans and preparedness for the States of Missouri and Nebraska site-specific to the Cooper Nuclear Station will remain in effect.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station APPENDIX A: EXERCISE TIMELINE Table 1 - Exercise Timeline DATE: 2010-07-21, SITE: Cooper Nuclear Station, NE o
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C)
C Emergency Classification Level or C-Event t~
0 0
Unusual Event N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Alert 0753 0803 0815 0753 0753 0753 0753 Site Area Emergency 0908 0926 0944 N/A N/A 0908 0908 General Emergency 0954 1001 0956 0956 0956 0954 0954 Simulated Rad. Release Started 0940 1001 0940 0952 0952 N/A 0940 Simulated Rad. Release 1142 N/A 1142 N/A N/A N/A 1142 Terminated Facility Declared Operational 0900 0950 N/A N/A 0903 0927 Declaration of State of Emergency 0930 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0930 Exercise Terminated 1204 1206 1211 1211 1207 1202 Early Precautionary Actions:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 st Protective Action Decision:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 st Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1st EAS or EBS Message N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2nd Protective Action Decision:
1012 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1007 2nd Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2nd EAS or EBS Message N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3rd Protective Action Decision:
1108 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1104 3rd Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3rd EAS or EBS Message N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4th Protective Action Decision:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1109 4th Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4th EAS or EBS Message N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5th Protective Action Decision:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5th Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5th EAS or EBS Message N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6th Protective Action Decision:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6th Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6th EAS or EBS Message N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A KI Administration Decision:
1108 1100 0900 0900 1109 1109 35
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0 Emrec Classification Lee 0,:
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/
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'0~
Event tx.
z z
z Unusual Event N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Alert 0753 N/A 0802 0815 0823 0820 0820 Site Area Emergency 0908 N/A 0924 0911 0909 0911 0911 General Emergency 0954 N/A 1005 1009 0955 0958 0958 Simulated Rad. Release Started 0940 N/A 1005 0954 0941 N/A N/A Simulated Rad. Release 1142 N/A N/A N/A 1143 1203 1203 Terminated Facility Declared Operational N/A 0828 0828 0844 N/A N/A Declaration of State of Emergency N/A 0938 0911 0909 N/A N/A Exercise Terminated 1235 1202 1207 1209 1212 1212 Early Precautionary Actions:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 st Protective Action Decision:
N/A
.0932 0909 N/A N/A N/A 1st Siren Activation N/A 0937 1007 N/A N/A N/A 1 st EAS or EBS Message N/A 0938 N/A-N/A N/A N/A 2nd Protective Action Decision:
N/A 1005 1007 N/A N/A N/A 2nd Siren Activation N/A 1021 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2nd EAS orEBS Message 1029
-1028" 1013 N/A N/A N/A 3rd Protective Action Decision:
N/A.
1103- /
1103 N/A N/A N/A 3rd Siren Activation N/A.
- 1. 1,
. N/A......
N/A N/A N/A 3rdEASorEBSIMessage 1120-'
.1115..
1110 N/A N/A N/A 4th Protective Action"Decision."':
NvA N/A.
N/A N/A A.N/A N/A 4th Siren Activation "
,..A N/A-N/A.........N/A N/A N/A 4th.EA§ or EBS Message..
N 136-.'....N/A.......N
./N/A
' N/A 5th Protective Action Decision:
N/A
.2
-N/A.-/': K. N/A V....
A.
N/A N/A 5th Siren Activation'.................
...... N/A NA..
N/A N/A N/A
' N/A 5th EAS or EBS Message......'
.N/A N/A N/A N/A.-
'-N/A" N/A 6th Protective. Action Decision:
N/A N/A N/A N/A
$4/A N/A 6th Siren.Activation
. N/A
-. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6th EAS or EBS Message..
N/A N/A..
N/A N/A N/A:
N/A KI Administration Decision:
N/A 1151.
0958 0958
- 0958 0958 36
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Table 1 - Exercise Timeline DATE: 2010-07-21, SITE: Cooper Nuclear Station, NE U
Emergency Classification'Level or C
0 Event
~a
- ).
Unusual Event N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Alert 0753 N/A 0753 0824 N/A 0808 0806 Site Area Emergency 0908 N/A 0908 0908 N/A 0925 0911 General Emergency 0954 N/A 0954 0954 N/A 1007 0957 Simulated Rad. Release Started 0940 N/A N/A 0940 N/A 1007 0957 Simulated Rad. Release 1142 N/A N/A 1142 N/A N/A N/A Terminated Facility Declared Operational N/A 0903 0844 N/A 0840 0845 Declaration of State of Emergency N/A 0909 0909 N/A 0917 N/A Exercise Terminated 1207 1207 1206 1100 1210 1209 Early Precautionary Actions:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A I st Protective Action Decision:
N/A N/A 0909 N/A 0925 0925 I st Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A 0925 N/A I st EAS or EBS Message N/A N/A 0928 0927 0928 N/A 2nd Protective Action Decision:
N/A N/A 0958 N/A 1007.
0957 2nd Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A 1007 N/A 2nd EAS or EBS Message 1012 N/A 1013 N/A 1009 N/A 3rd Protective Action Decision:
N/A N/A 1101 N/A 1105 1053 3rd'Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A 1105 N/A 3rdEASorEBSMessage I I-I 10 N/A 1110 N/A 1110..
N/A..
4th Protective Action Decision:,.N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 4th Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A NLA N/A 4th tAS or EBS Message-N/A N/A N'/A N/A N/A N/ A.
5th Protective Action Decision:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A, 5th Siren Activation N/A.
N/A.
N/A N/A N/A N/A 5th EAS or EBS Message.
N/A N/A L
N/A N/A N/A N/A 6th Protective Action Decision:
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6th Siren Activation N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6th EAS or EBS Message N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N N/A KI Administration Decision:
N/A 0958 0958
'N/A
.1003.
. i00 0
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station APPENDIX B: EXERCISE EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS DATE: 2010-07-21, SITE: Cooper Nuclear Station, NE LOCATION EVALUATOR AGENCY Missouri State Emergency Operations Center - Cooper
- Scott Flowerday FEMA VI Missouri Joint Information Center
- Ernest Boaze ICF Missouri Forward Command Post/GAR
- Timothy Pflieger FEMA VI Debra Schneck ICF Nebraska State Emergency Operations Center Lenora Borchardt ICF
- Garianne Howard ICF Nebraska Radiological Monitoring Team # 2 - EPZ Earl Shollenberger ICF Nebraska Joint Information Center
- AI Lookabaugh ICF Nebraska Forward Command Post (GAR)
- Nan Calhoun FEMA VI Jeff Clark FEMA VII Atchison County Emergency Operations Center William Maier NRC
- Joe Schulte FEMA VII Rock Port School System
"*Audie Canida.
FEMA VII Jeff Clark FEMA VII Fairfax Community Hospital
- James Hicke,.
ICF Atchison-Holt Ambulance Services
'*Al Lookabaugl 4 ICF Nemaha County Emergency Operations Center-.
Robe'A Duggl.by ICF
- Rex. Jennings FEMA VII Richardson County Emergency Operations Center AndrewChancellor,..
FEMA VII
- ElsaLpez FEMA VI Nodaway County Ambulance
.Reg1geRodgers ICF Auburn Rescue Squad
- Jaines Hickey' ICF Nemaha County Hospital
- "'Reggie Rodgers ICF Pro Med Ambulance
- *Al Lookabaugh ICF Richardson County Reception Center & Emergency Worker Decon Audie Canida FEMA VII
- Jeff Clark FEMA VII James Hickey..
ICF Al Lookabaugh ICF Reggie Rodgers' ICF EAS Station - KFEQ
- Brad.Dekorte...
- Dan Feighert FEMA VIII
- Team Leader 38
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station APPENDIX C: ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ARC American Red Cross ARCA Area Requiring Corrective Action ARS Auburn Rescue Squad AT Arrow Tech CC Communications Center CNS Cooper Nuclear Station DAO Dose Assessment Operator DHS Department of Homeland Security DRD Direct Reading Dosimeter EAL Emergency Action Level EAS Emergency Alert System ECL Emergency Classification Level ED Emergency Director EMD Emergency Management Director EOC Emergency Operations Center EOF Emergency Operations Facility EPC Emergency Preparedness Coordinator EPD Electronic Personal Dosimeters EPZ Emergency Pfanning Zone ER
.EmergencyRespise ERO Emergency Response Organization EW, Emergency Worker" FCH Fairfax Community Hospital FCP Forward Command Post FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FMT Field Monitofing Teams FTC Field Team Coordinator GAR Governor's Authorized Representative's GE General Emergency GPS Global Positioning System HF High Frequency ICS Incident Command System JIC Joint Information Center LCO Limiting Conditions of Operations 39
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station LOCA Loss of Coolent Accident MNG Missouri National Guard NCS Nemaha County Sheriff NEMA Nebraska Emergency Management Agency NNG Nebraska National Guard NPPD Nebraska Public Power District NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRRT Nebraska Radiological Response Team NSP Nebraska State Police NWS National Weather Service OPPD Omaha Public Power District ORO Offsite Response Organization OSL Optically Stimulated Luminescent PAD Protective Action Decision PIO Public Information Officer PIT Public Information Team PPE Personnel Protective Equipment PRD Permanent Record Dosimeters PSF Personnel Survey Form RAP' Radiation Assistance Program REA Radiological Emerýenc, Area' RERP Radiological Emergency Response Plan RM Radiation Monitor RMT Radiological Monitoring Teamr RO Radiological Officer SAE
'Site Area Emiergency ",
SEMA State' Emergerc*"Maiageft Agency' :'
SEOC State Emerkeniy Operations Cehter' SNB SpecialNews Broadcast TEDE Total Effective Dose Equivalent TS Team Supervisor TSC Technical Support Center UNMC University Nebraska Medical Center VHF Very High Frequency 40
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station U.S. Department of Homeland Security APPENDIX D: EXTENT OF PLAY AG=NWN3TS Kansas City, MO 64114-3372
~c2FEMA st, April 30, 2010 Mr. Paul Parmenter, Director State Emergency Management Agency 2302 Militia Drive P.O. Box 116 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Dear Mr. Parmenter:
The following are provided as the exercise requirements for the full-scale exercise, at the Cooper Nuclear Station on July 21, 2010, and for related out-of-sequence evaluations to be conducted as part of the overallCooper exercise. Dates and times forthe out-of-sequence demonstrations have been agreed upon and are provided at the end of this letter. *The Diess Rehearsal will be conducted-June 15, 2010, and will be observed by FEMA/Contract Staff based oni instructiohs from your staff during the Extend of Play Meeting conducted February 1.6,*20!0.-.
The requirements set forth herein are those IN ADDITION to the generic extent of play criteria;for each evaluation area/location. The generic extents of play requirements are INCLUDED as,,
'requirements for this exercise. Refer to the previously provided Due Dates list and the encl6se4d Generic Extent of Play for a complete listing of the locations and details of the criteria tobe :--
evaluated. The following requirements clarify, modify, or6xtehd those generic'criteria:- -
EVALUATION AREA 1: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, Sub-element L.a. - Mobilization Criterion lal: OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654, A.4, D.3, 4, E.A, 2, H.4)
All telephone calls to mobilize personnel or place them on standby must actually be made. The pre-positioning of staff is not authorized except as noted below:
The demonstrations at the Fairfax Community Hospital and the Atchison-Holt & Nodaway County Ambulances may be pre-positioned in their normal duty locations for the out-of-sequence medical/ambulance drill. Set-up of facilities miM occur prior to the drill; issuance of radiological instrumentation and operability checks, where applicable, must not be accomplished prior to commencement of the drill and until all evaluators are in-place and permission is given to proceed.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Rock Port School District personnel may be pre-positioned in their normal duty locations for the out-of-sequence evaluation interview.
The Missouri SEMA and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services personnel that will be assigned to the EOF and Radiological sampling teams are allowed to preposition to St. Joseph, Missouri. Both agencies are not to report to their duty locations prior to one hour after the Alert Level is declared.
Although demonstration of a shift change is not required, all evaluated facilities and functions must have current rosters identifying the individuals that will maintain around the clock operation. These rosters must be available for review upon request of the evaluators.
Sub-element 1.b. - Facilities Criterion 1.b.l: Facilities are sufficient to support the emergency response. (NUREG-0654, H)
The Atchison County EOC in Rock Port, Missouri is a new facility and will be evaluated with this criterion. The EOC may be setup in advance of the evaluated exercise.
Sub-element I.d. - Communications Equipment Criterion 1.d.1: At. least two communication systems are available, at least one operates properly, and communication links'are established and maintained with appropriate locations.
Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations. (NUREG-0654, F.1., 2.)
All facilities and field teams that are evaluated must demonstrate comrnunications capability. The evaluators will request.copies of all messages and 10igs.of message traffic:at each site.
Sub-element I.e. - Equipment and Supplies to Support Operations Criterion 1.e.l: Equipment, maps, displays,'dosimetry, potassium iodide (KI), and other supplies are sufficient'to support emergency operations. (NUREG-0654, H.,J.10.a.b.e.f.j.k.,
11, K.3.a.)
Verification of dosimetry and Potassium Iodide(KI) supplies, as applicable, will occur at the Atchison County'EOC, Atchison-Holt Ambulance, Nodaway County Ambulance, Rock Port School, and all other facilities that maintain dosimetry and/or KI supplies inr accordance with the plans..
EVALUATION AREA 2: PROTECTIVE ACTION DECISION-MAKING Sub-element 2.c. - Protective Action Decisions Consideration for the Protection of Special Populations Criterion 2.c.1: Protective action decisions 42 made, as appropriate, for special population groups. (NUREG-0654, J.9., 10.c.d.e.g.)
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station During the emergency phase of the exercise, all appropriate actions.(e.g. notification, EAS messages, etc.) must be demonstrated by the Atchison County EOC staff for any public or private schools affected by protective action recommendations. Contacts with public school systems/districts must be actual and all public school systems/districts in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) must be notified. The telephone calls should be more like a Communications Check versus relaying the Exercise message to simplify and reduce the chance of false alarms. If there are any private schools or day care centers that require notification and are in the plan, they must also be notified.
EVALUATION AREA 3: PROTECTIVE ACTION IMPLEMENTATION Sub-element 3.a. - Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control 3.a.1: The OROs issue appropriate dosimetry and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to emergency workers in accordance with the plans and procedures. Emergency workers periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. (NUREG-0654, K.3.)
Emergency workers must wear appropriate direct reading and permanent record dosimeters and have access to a dosimeter charger as applicable in accordance with state and local plans and procedures. In addition, they must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of dosimeters, radiation exposure limits, and turn-back exposure limits through an interview process. Procedures to. monitor and record dosimeter readings and to. manage2 radiologicaltexposure control must be demonstrated.
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At the Fairfax Community Hospital and the responding Atchison-Holt Ambulance & Nodaway County Ambulances, emergencyworkers demonstrate..their,.krowledge of emergency worker exposure control. -In addition, workers smusthaive. dosimeters and a dosimeter charger. and be, knowledgeable of procedures for their use and of their exposure limits.
At the Rock Port School, emergency workers must demonstrate their knowledge of emergency worker exposure control. Jn addition, workers must have dosimeters and-a, dosimeter charger:
available for this demonstration and:,be knowledgeable; of procedures for'their use and of their exposure limits.
At least one person must demonstrate proper donning, wear, and removal of protective clothing. In cases of extreme weather conditions or other safety considerations, once the controller and evaluator concur that the use of protective clothinghas been demonstrated satisfactorily, the. individual may remove the protective clothing at that point.
Sub-element 3.b. - Implementation of KI Decision Criterion 3.b.l: KI and appropriate instructions are available should a decision to recommend use of KI be made. Appropriate record keeping of the administration of KI for emergency workers and institutionalized individuals (no3he general public)-is maintained. (NUREG-0654, E. 7., J. 10. e., f.)
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Although the decision to recommend the use of KI is not due for demonstration during this exercise, it is possible that the scenario could require it. If the decision to use KI is made, the instructions must be appropriately disseminated to all personnel including those deployed (simulated) for traffic and access control and other missions. However, if the decision to use KI is not required by the scenario, all emergency workers, at all facilities, will be expected to demonstrate this criterion through an interview of their knowledge of the procedures for the authorization and the use of KI. Actual administration of KI will be simulated. If any emergency workers indicate they would refuse to take KI, procedures must be demonstrated to ensure the individual does not exceed the exposure limits.
During the medical/ambulance drill, the Atchison-Holt and the Nodaway County Ambulances must have KI available and be knowledgeable of procedures for the authorization and use of KI.
Rock Port School must have KI available and be knowledgeable of procedures for the authorization and use of KI.
At all locations where KI will be distributed, a copy of the letter extending the shelf life of the KI stocks must be available for inspection if applicable..
Sub-element 3.c. - Implementation of Protective Actions for Special Populations Criterion 3.c.1 ;-Protective action decisions are"implemented for special populations other than schools within areas subject to'protective'actions..(NUREG-0654, E.7., J.9., 10.cAd.e.g.)
Telephone~calls to special ýfacilities,. indivliduals withý special, nedds;Iand transportation providers (except. as.indicated below): may actually:bei-Made; of. simuilated.. Atudih telephone'callsm must be'.
made to atleast!l1/3 0f the transpoitation providers, including special're~ources. fordisabled individuals, during this exercise. However, all facilities, individuals with special needs, and-,
transportation providers required to be notified must be clearly identified and the actual or simulated contacts appropriately:documented. Demonstration of Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) will be conducted by:interview at~each-Emergency. Operations Center.(EOC) or.9-1l-I Center equipped with TDD devices:.,In. addition, documentation! ofthe latest:test of the device will be provided to the evaluator.
Criterion 3.c.2:! OROs/School officials.decide upon.and implement protective, actions for schools. (NUREG-0654 J.10.c.;-d., g.).
We expect the Rock-Port School to demonstrate the capability to take- -appropriate protective actions for schools in their District. An exercise evaluator will be assigned to interview the district superintendent (or other designated school official), and principal.
In addition, at least one school bus driver.from the district must be available for an interview to determine their awareness of and preparedness.for the evacuation of school children.
Sub-element 3.d. - Implementation of Traffi44nd Access Control Criterion 3.d.l: Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are provided to traffic and access control personnel. (NUREG-0654, J.10.g., j., k.)
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Deployment of traffic and access control personnel to assigned locations will be simulated.
However, the locations where traffic and access control would be established must be appropriately documented. Staffing of traffic and access control points must be appropriately coordinated with all involved jurisdictions.
At least two individuals, who would normally perform traffic and access control, must be available at the Atchison County EOC for interview. During the interviews, all personnel will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of their roles and responsibilities concerning traffic and access control, as well as appropriate knowledge concerning dosimetry, exposure control, and KI procedures.
EVALUATION AREA 4: FIELD MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS Sub-element 4.a. - Plume Phase Field Measurements and Analysis Criterion 4.a.1: The field teams are equipped to perform field measurements of direct radiation exposure (cloud and ground shine) and to sample airborne radioiodine and particulates. (NUREG-0654, H.10, 1.8., 9., 11.)
Each of the Missouri State field monitoring teams must take radiation measurements at a sufficient number of locations to identify the plume. A demonstration of an operational check of the instruments utilizing a check source is required&. Information on the proper reading or range of readings should be attached to or accompany the instrunfent., Radiological detection instruments, equipment, and protective clothing as annotated in Annex DHSS of the Missouri Nuclear Accident Plan should beiavailable,for the demonstrations: The, Field.- Teams§ Will be, deployed from the Atchison County EOC Parking, lot, in Rock Port; Missour-i;An.evaluator will meet the teams, at, the EOC to. evaluate~the pre-departure instrument checks.. This:will be accomplished:on July21, 2010, at 0800...
At least.one person mustdemonstrate proper donning,,wear, and removal of protective clothing. In cases of extreme weather conditions or other-safety.considerations, once the controller'and evaluator concur that the use of protective clothing has been demonstrated satisfactorily, the individual may remove the protective clothing at that point.
Criterion 4.a.3:,Ambient radiation measurements are made and recorded at appropriate locations, and radioiodine and particulate samples are collected. Teams will move to an appropriate low background location to determine whether any significant (as specified in the plan and/or procedures) amount of radioactivity has been collected on the sampling media.
(NUREG-0654,.I.8., 9., 11.)
The field teams must demonstrate the criteria as they would in an actual emergency. Activities related to the use of equipment and procedures for theý collection and transport of samples from areas that received deposition from the airborne plume must be demonstrated. The evaluator will interview the field teams as to the procedures for the physical turnover of the samples (to include transfer of custody forms) to the agency which 4511 transfer the. samples to the laboratory. Actual transport to the laboratory will not be evaluated.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station EVALUATION AREA 5: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION & PUBLIC INFORMATION Sub-element 5.a. - Activation of the Prompt Alert and Notification System Criterion 5.a.l: Activities associated with primary alerting and notification of the public are completed in a timely manner following the initial decision by authorized offsite emergency officials to notify the public of an emergency situation. The initial instructional message to the public must include as a minimum the elements required by current FEMA REP guidance.
(10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E & NUREG-0654, E. 1., 4., 5., 6., 7.)
An evaluator will be assigned at KFEQ (EAS radio station) and the National Weather Service to observe the stations' procedures for broadcasting all exercise related messages. We expect to see the actual receipt of the messages from the county EOC. or the State EOC. Following receipt at the station, procedures to broadcast the message must be fully demonstrated up to the point of transmission. Actual broadcast of the messages orEAS test messages are not required. The FEMA evaluator will remain at the EAS station and the National Weather Service until the termination of the exercise to observe receipt and broadcast procedures for all EAS messages and Public Information messages. Copies of all. EAS messages and Public Information messages will be requested from the facility.
The following basic criteria should be included in the initial EAS announcements:
- 1. Identification of the State-or local government organization and the official with authority
-for providing.the alert signal and-instructional message.,
- 2. Identification of the commercial nuclear power plant and a statement that. an emergency exists at the plant.
13 Reference.to Radiological Emergency'Preparedness site-siecific emergency information (gg. brochures and/or phone book infornation) for use by the general public during an.
K'emergency
-e
- 4. A closing statement asking that the, affected and potentially affected populations stay tuned for additional information.
The procedures for, sirenwactivation-must be demonstrated up to. the point of actual activation. Actual siren activation will be simulated..
Criterion 5.a.3: Activities associated with FEMA approved exception areas (where applicable) are completed within 45 minutes following the initial decision by authorized offsite emergency officials to notify the public of an emergency situation. Backup alert and notification of the public is completed within 45 minutes following the detection by the ORO of a failure of the primary alert and notification system. (NUREG-0654, E. 6., Appendix 3.B.2.c)
To be demonstrated only if there is a (real or siA61ated) failure in the primary alert and notification sequence. Evaluators may inquire by interview at the county EOCs concerning procedures for backup alerting and notification.
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Sub-element 5.b. - Emergency Information and Instructions for the Public and the Media Criterion 5.b.l: OROs provide accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and the news media in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654, E. 5.,7., G.3.a., G.4,a.,b.,c.)
All subsequent protective action instructions provided to the public after the initial notification should be disseminated in a timely manner. Messages should be all inclusive by including previously identified protective action areas as well as new areas. Procedures must be demonstrated, if appropriate, to ensure that EAS messages and Public Information messages containing Protective Action Decision(s) (PADs) that have been changed are rescinded and not repeated by the EAS station. In addition, procedures must be demonstrated to ensure that EAS messages and Public Information messages containing current PADs are repeated at pre-established intervals. Evaluator conformation of current and updated messages and procedures in the KFEQ EAS Station Emergency Reference Binder will allow closure of ARCA 16-08-5bl-A-
- 04. Demonstration of the procedure to activate the KFEQ encoder/decoder up to the point of transmission will close ARCA 16-08-5b l-A-06. Demonstration of the appropriate procedure for the correct sequence of message transmission will close ARCA 16-08-5b11-07.
Media briefings will be conducted at the Joint Information Center (JIC) located at the Cooper EOF in Auburn, Nebraska. Press Releases will be prepared and printed for distribution at the JIC.
Rumor control is the responsibility of the State Public Information Officer and his/her staff at the JIC. :Each rumor control'staffmember, must demonstrate the, capabilityto respond to an average of at least six calls per hour throughout the'emrgenicy-phase. '1CallswilL-.be made on the 'phone; however, use of the internet is allowed and a printout of each call and response must be provided to'the evaluator.-
The staff should demonstrate the capability to monitor the contents of broadcast media coverage of the-emergency situation. This will be accomplished atthe JIC. Any4rends -in rumorsoidentified must be addressed by the: State EOC: in news releases orby the JIC in media briefings.-Therefore, appropriate demonstration will require close coordination between utility's public information staff and State public information staff at the Joint Information Center. At least one message should address a false or misleading rumor for which measures-should be taken.
Evaluators will be assigned to the Joint Information Center to monitor public information and public inquiryhotline activities. Copies.of all messages,'message logsnews releases, and public information statements will be provided to the evaluators at each site.
EVALUATION AREA 6: SUPPORT OPERATION/FACILITIES Sub-element 6.d. - Transportation and Treatment of Contaminated Injured Individuals Criterion 6.d.l:, The facility/ORO has the appropriate space, adequate resources, and trained personnel to provide transport, monitoring, decontamination, and medical services to contaminated injured individuals. (NUREG4l654, F.2, H.10., K.5.a.b., L.1., 4.)
The Atchison-Holt Ambulance, Nodaway County Ambulance, and the Fairfax Community Hospital will demonstrate this criterion. The use of flashing lights and sirens are not necessary
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station during this drill. Monitoring, decontamination, and contamination control efforts will not delay urgent medical care for the simulated victim. A non-specialized vehicle may be used to simulate the transport to the medical facility. However, prior to transport, communications between the ambulance and the receiving medical facility must be demonstrated as in the discussion in the generic extent of play.
Before using a monitoring instrument(s), the monitor(s) should demonstrate the process of checking the instrument(s) for proper operation. All monitoring activities should be completed as they would be in an actual emergency. Appropriate contamination control measures should be demonstrated by the ambulance crew and at the Fairfax Community Hospital.
The medical center should demonstrate the capability to activate and set up a radiological emergency area for treatment. Equipment and supplies should be available for the treatment of contaminated injured individuals.
The medical center should demonstrate the capability to make decisions on the need for decontamination of the individual, to follow appropriate decontamination procedures, and to maintain records of all survey measurements and samples taken. All procedures for the collection and analysis of samples and the decontamination of the individual, should be demonstrated or described to the evaluator.
The ambulance and crew must be monitored before release back into service. In addition, the crew will be interviewed as to knowledge of where decontamination of their vehicle will be accomplished.
At least one person must demonstrate. poper donriing, wear, and removal of protective clothing. In cases of extreme weather conditions or other safety considerations, once the controller and evaluator concur that the use of protective clothing has been demonstrated safis'faAotrily; ithe. individual may remove the protective clothing at that point.
NOTE: In the event that, during an out-of-sequenceor exercise demofistration an evaluator identifies an exercise issue, the evaluator will discuss it with the Team Leader, Controller, and Trainer (State representative). If possible, the trainer will provide immediate instruction and a re-demonstration will occur to correct the issue. The exercise report will reflect the exercise issue and that it has been corrected.
Out-of-Sequence Evaluations The following locations will be evaluated out-of-sequence during the period of June xx-xx, 2010:
LOCATION DATE TIME Atchison-Holt Ambulance June 16, 2010 0900 Nodaway County Ambulance June 16, 2010 0900 48 Fairfax Community Hospital June 16, 2010 1000 Rock Port School District June 16, 2010 1400
Unclassified Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP)
After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station If you have any questions concerning the above, please contact Audie Canida at 816-,283-7074.
Sincerely,,'
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ý -.i Ronald L. McCabe, RAC Chairman ChiefTechnologicalHazards Branch...
cc:
Lisa Hamilton,',HQ REP w/o enclosure Bill Maier, NRC IV w/o enclosure Dave Montgomery, NPPD w/o enclosure Keith Henke, MO DHSS,.w/o enclosure
Enclosure:
iGeneric:Extent of Play 49
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region VII 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 300 Kansas City, MO 64114-3372 4MA April 30, 2010 Al Berndt, Assistant Director Nebraska Emergency Management Agency 1300 Military Road Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Dear Mr. Berndt:
The following are provided as the exercise requirements for the full-scale exercise at the Cooper Nuclear Station on July 21, 2010, and for related out-of-sequence evaluations to be conducted as part of the overall Cooper exercise. Dates and times for the out-of-sequence demonstrations have been agreed upon and are provided at the.end of this letter. The Dress Rehearsal will be conducted June 15, 2010, and will be observed~by FEMA/Contract. Staff based on instructions from your staff during the Extend of Play Meeting conducted February 16, 2010.
The requirements set forth herein are those IN ADDITION to the genetic extent of play criteria for each evaluation, area/location.. The generic exterits of playrequirements are INCLUDED as requirements for this.exercise. Refer tg the previously provided Due Dates list and the enclosed Generic Extent of Play for a complete listing of the locations and details of the criteria to be,,
evaluated. The following requirements clarify, modify, or extend those generic criteria:
EVALUATION AREA 1:- EMERGENCY, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Sub-element l.a. - Mobilization Criterion 1.a.l: OROs use effective procedures to alert, notify, and mobilize emergency personnel and activate facilities in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654, A.4, D.3, 4, E.1, 2, H.4)
All telephone calls to mobilize personnel or place them on standby must actually be made. The pre-positioning of staff is not authorized except as noted below:
The demonstrations at the Auburn Rescue Squad, ProMed Ambulance, and Nemaha County Hospital personnel may be pre-positioned in their normal duty locations for the out-of-sequence medical/ambulance drill. Set-up of facilities may occur prior to the drill; issuance of radiological instrumentation and operability checks, where applicable, must not be accomplished prior to commencement of the drill and until all evaluatsu are in-place and permission is given to proceed.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station The Richardson County Reception & Care Center will be evaluated out-of-sequence, staff may be pre-positioned. Set-up of facilities may occur prior to the drill; issuance of radiological instrumentation and operability checks, where applicable, must not be accomplished prior to commencement of the drill and until all evaluators are in-place and permission is given to proceed.
The Nebraska EMA staff, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services personnel that will be assigned to the EOF and Radiological sampling teams are allowed to preposition to a nearby location but may not enter operational areas or play until one hour after the Alert Level is declared.
Although demonstration of a shift change is not required, all evaluated facilities and functions must have current rosters identifying the individuals that will maintain around the clock operation. These rosters must be available for review upon request of the evaluators.
Sub-element I.d. - Communications Equipment Criterion 1.d.1: At least two communication systems are available, at least one operates properly, and communication links are established and maintained with appropriate locations.
Communications capabilities are managed in support of emergency operations. (NUREG-0654, F.I., 2.)
All facilities'and field 'tcams that are evaluated must'demonstrate communications capability. The evaluators will request copies of all messages-and logs of message traffic at each site.
Sub-element I.e. - Equipment and Supplies to Support Operations Criterion l.e.1. Equipment, maps, displays, dosimetry, potassim iodide (KI), and other' supplies'are sufficient to support emnergency operations. (NUREG-0654, H.,-J.10.a.b.e.fj.k.,
11, K.3.a.)-
Verification of dosimetry and Potassium Iodide (KI) supplies, as applicable, will occur at the Nebraska State EOC; Nemaha & Richardson County'EOCs, Auburini Rescue Squad, Pro 'Med.
Ambulance Service, Richardson County Reception and Care Center, and all other facilities that maintain dosimetry and/or KI supplies in accordance with the plans.
EVALUATION AREA 2:. PROTECTIVE ACTION DECISION-MAKING Sub-element 2.,c. - Protective Action Decisions Consideration for the Protection of Special Populations Criterion 2.c.1: Protective action decisions are made, as appropriate, for special population groups. (NUREG-0654, J.9.,10.c.d.e.g.)
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station During the emergency phase of the exercise, all appropriate actions (e.g. notification, EAS messages, etc.) must be demonstrated by the Nemaha & Richardson County EOC staff for any public or private schools affected by protective action recommendations. Contacts with public school systems/districts must be actual and all public school systems/districts in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) must be notified. The telephone calls should be more like a Communications Check versus relaying the Exercise message to simplify and reduce the chance of false alarms. If there are any private schools or day care centers that require notification and are in the plan, they must also be notified.
EVALUATION AREA 3: PROTECTIVE ACTION IMPLEMENTATION Sub-element 3.a. - Implementation of Emergency Worker Exposure Control Criterion 3.a.l: The OROs issue appropriate dosimetry and procedures, and manage radiological exposure to emergency workers in accordance with the plans and procedures.
Emergency workers periodically and at the end of each mission read their dosimeters and record the readings on the appropriate exposure record or chart. (NUREG-0654, K.3.)
Emergency workers must wear appropriate direct reading and permanent record dosimeters and have access to a dosimeter charger as applicable in. accordance with state and local plans and procedures. In addition, they must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of dosimeters, radiation exposure limits', and tuirn-back:exposure limits through an interview process. Procedures to monitor and record dosimeter readings an&to. manage'radiological exposure control must be demonstrated.
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At the NemahaCoufnty:Ho'pit-al. an*l th6 respbndin'gAubuum' Resue: Squad' & ProMed Ambulances, emergency workers demonstrate 'their:knowledgý'of emergency.worker exposure. control, In!
-additioni;.wvorkers must have dosimeters and' a dosimeter charger and be -knowledgeable of procedurvs for their use and of their exposrirelimits: -i At the Richardson County Reception and Care Center, emergency workers must demonstrate their knowledge of emergency worker ekposure'control'.ý In, addition, workers must have dosimeters and a dosimeter charger available for this demonstration and be knowledgeable of procedures for their use and of their exposurerlimits..
At least one person must demonstrate proper donning, wear, and removal of protective clothing. In cases of extreme weather conditions or other safety, considerations,"once the Controller and evaluator concur that the use' of protective.clothing has been demonstrated satisfactorily, the individual may remove the protective clothing at that point.
Sub-element 3.b. - Implementation of KI Decision Criterion 3.b.1: KI and appropriate instructions are available should a decision to recommend use of KI be made. Appropriate record keeping of the administration of KI for emergency workers and institutionalized individuals (noi2he general public) is maintained. (NUREG-0654, E. 7., J. 10. e., f.)
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Although the decision to recommend the use of KI is not due for demonstration during this exercise, it is possible that the scenario could require it. If the decision to use KI is made, the instructions must be appropriately disseminated to all personnel including those deployed (simulated) for traffic and access control and other missions. However, if the decision to use KI is not required by the scenario, all emergency workers, at all facilities, will be expected to demonstrate this criterion through an interview of their knowledge of the procedures for the authorization and the use of KI. Actualadministration of KI will be simulated. If any emergency workers indicate they would refuse to take KI, procedures must be demonstrated to ensure the individual does not exceed the exposure limits.
During the medical/ambulance drill, the Auburn Rescue Squad and the ProMed Ambulance Service must have KI available and be knowledgeable of procedures for the authorization and use of KI.
At all locations where KI will be distributed, a copy.of the letter extending the shelf life of the KI stocks must be available for inspection if applicable.,
Sub-element 3.c. - Implementation of Protective Actions for Special Populations Criterion 3.c.1: Protective action decisions are implemented for special populations other than schools within areas subject to protective actions. (NUREG-0654, E.7., J.9., 10.c.d.e.g.)
Telephone calls to special facilities, individuals with: special needs, and transportation providers*
(except as indicated below) may actuallycbemade)or simulated-Actual.,elephone calls must be made to at least 1/3 of the transportation providers, including special resources for disabled.
individuals, during this exercise. However, all facilities, individuals with special needs, and transportation providers required to, be notified: mustbe, clearly identified and the~actual or,
simulated contacts appropriately documentedo. Demonstration.of Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) will~be conducted bykirterview at each Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or,9-1-1 Center equipped with TDD devices. In addition, documentation of the latest test of the device will be provided to the evaluator.
Sub-element 3.d. - Implementation of Traffic and Access Control Criterion 3.d.l: Appropriate traffic and access control is established. Accurate instructions are provided to traffic and access control personnel. (NUREG-0654, J.10.g., j., k.)
Deployment of traffic and access control personnel to assigned locations will be simulated.
However, the locations where traffic and access control would be established must be appropriately documented. Staffing of traffic and access control points must be appropriately coordinated with all involved jurisdictions.
At least two individuals, who would normally perform traffic and access control, must be available at the Nemaha & Richardson County EOCs -for interviews.. During the interviews, all personnel will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of their roles and responsibilities concerning traffic and access control, as well as appropriate knowledg5aoncerning dosimetry, exposure control, and KI procedures.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station EVALUATION AREA 4: FIELD MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS Sub-element 4.a. - Plume Phase Field Measurements and Analysis Criterion 4.a.l: The field teams are equipped to perform field measurements of direct radiation exposure (cloud and ground shine) and to sample airborne radioiodine and particulates. (NUREG-0654, H.10, 1.8., 9., 11.)
Each of the consolidated Nebraska State field monitoring teams must take radiation measurements at a sufficient number of locations to identify the plume. A demonstration of an operational check of the instruments utilizing a check source is required. Information on the proper reading or range of readings should be attached to or accompany the instrument. Radiological detection instruments, equipment, and protective clothing as annotated in Attachment 11 of the Nebraska State Plan should be available for the demonstrations. The Field Teams will be deployed from the Cooper Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) parking lot, in Auburn, NE. An evaluator will meet the teams at the EOF to evaluate the pre-departure instrument checks. This will be accomplished on July 21, 2010, at 0800.
At least one person must demonstrate proper donning, wear, and removal of protective clothing. In cases of extreme weather conditions or other safety considerations, once the controller and evaluator concur that. the use of protective clothing has been demonstrated satisfactorily, the individual may remove the protective clothing at that point.
Criterion4.a.3: Ambient radiation,measurements are made and recorded at appropriate locations, and radioiodine and particulate samples are collected. Teams will move'to an-appropriate low background location to determine whether any significant (as specified in the plan and/or: procedures) amount of radioactivity has been collected on the samplingmedia.
(NUREG-0654, 1.8., 9., 11.)
The field teams must demonstrate thu'criteriit as they'would in an actual emergency. Activities related to the use of equipment and procedures for the collection and'transporVof samples from areas that received deposition from the airborne plume must be demonstrated. The evaluator will interview the field teams as to the procedures for the physical turnover* of the samples (to -include transfer of custody forms) to the agency which will transfer the samples to. the laboratory. Actual transport to the laboratory will not be evaluated.
EVALUATION AREA 5: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION & PUBLIC INFORMATION Sub-element 5.a. - Activation of the Prompt Alert and Notification System Criterion 5.a.l: Activities associated with primary alerting and notification of the public are completed in a timely manner following the ipt'tial decision by'authorized offsite emergency officials to notify the public of an emergency situation. The initial instructional message to the public must include as a minimum the elements required by current FEMA REP guidance.
(10 CFR Part 50, Appendix E & NUREG-0654, E. 1., 4., 5., 6., 7.)
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station An evaluator will be assigned at KFAB (EAS radio station) and the National Weather Service to observe the stations' procedures for broadcasting all exercise related messages. We expect to see the actual receipt of the messages from the county EOC or. the State EOC. Following receipt at the station, procedures to broadcast the message must be fully demonstrated up to the point of transmission. Actual broadcast of the messages or EAS test messages are not required. The FEMA evaluator will remain at the EAS station and the National Weather Service until the termination of the exercise to observe receipt and broadcast procedures for all EAS messages and Public Information messages. Copies of all EAS messages and Public Information messages will be requested from the facility.
The following basic criteria should be included in the initial EAS announcements:
- 1. Identification of the State or local government organization and the official with authority for providing the alert signal and instructional message.
- 2. Identification of the commercial nuclear power plant and a statement that an emergency exists at the plant.
- 3. Reference to Radiological Emergency Preparedness site-specific emergency information (e.g. brochures and/or phone book information) for use by the general public during an emergency.
.4. A closing statement asking that the affected and potentially affected populations.stay tuned for additional information.
The procedures; forsirenwactivation:mustbe demonstrated.up to the -point of actual activation;~ Actual siren activation. Will be simulated..
Criterion 5.a.3:, Activities, associated with FEMA-approved exception, areas (where applicable) are completed within 45 minutes following the initial decision by authorized offsite emergency,"'
officials to notify the public of an emergency situation. Backup alert and notification of the public is completed within 45 minutes following the detection by the ORO of a~failute of the primary alert and notification system.. (NUREG-0654; E. 6., Appendix 3.B.2.c)-
To be demonstrated only if there is a (real or simulated) failure in.the primary alert and notification sequence. Evaluators. may inquire by interview at the county EOCs concerning.procedures for.
backup alerting and notification.
Sub-element 5.b. - Emergency Information and Instructions for the Public and the Media Criterion 5.b.l: OROs provide accurate emergency information and instructions to the public and the news media in a timely manner. (NUREG-0654, E. 5.,7., G.3.a., G.4,a.,b.,c.)
All subsequent protective action instructions provided to the public after the initial notification should be disseminated in a timely manner. M5*ages should be all inclusive by including previously identified protective action areas as well as new areas. Procedures must be demonstrated, if appropriate, to ensure that EAS messages and Public Information messages containing Protective Action Decision(s) (PADs) that have been changed are rescinded and not
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After Action Report/improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station repeated by the EAS station. In addition, procedures must be demonstrated to ensure that EAS messages and Public Information messages containing current PADs are repeated at pre-established intervals.
Media briefings will be conducted at the Joint Information Center (JIC) located at the Cooper EOF in Auburn, Nebraska. Press Releases will be prepared and printed for distribution at the JIC.
Rumor control is the responsibility of the State Public Information Officer and his/her staff at the JIC. Each rumor control staff member must demonstrate the capability to respond to an average of at least six calls per hour throughout the emergency phase. Calls will be made on the phone; however, use of the internet is allowed and a printout of each call and response must be provided to the evaluator.
The staff should demonstrate the capability to monitor the contents of broadcast media coverage of the emergency situation. This will be accomplished at the JIC. Any trends in rumors identified must be addressed by the State EOC in news releases or by the JIC in media briefings. Therefore, appropriate demonstration will require close coordination between utility's public information staff and State public information staff at the Joint Information Center. At least one message should address a false or misleading rumor for which measures should be taken.
Evaluators will be assigned to the Joint Information,Center to monitor public information and public inquiry hotline activities. Copies of all messages, message logs, news releases, and public information 'statements 'will be provided-to the 'evaluators at each site.
EVALUATION AREA 6: SUPPORT OPERATION/FACILITIES' Sub-element 6.a. -'Monitoring and Decontamination of Evacuees and Emergency Workers, and Registration of Evacuees.,
Criterion 6,a.A:The'reception center/emergency workerfacility has appropriate space, adequate resources, and trainedpersonnel to provide monitoring, decontamination, and
-registration; of evacuees.-and/or emergency workers. (NUREG-0654,.J.10.h.; K.5.b.)
The number of evacuees that must be monitored within twelve hours at the Richardson County Reception.and Care Center is 259 (20:%). According to -the plan, one portal monitorwill be available with a monitoring team at the location; back-up is accomplished with Eberline ASP-2 handheld devices.
At least one monitoring team with an EberlineASP-24nust be available, pursuant to the plan, as a backup in the event the portal monitor cannot be used.
One additional monitoring team must be available for evacuee (male/female) decontamination.
The facility used for monitoring and decontamination of evacuees must be set up for evaluation.
This will require full staffing of personnel and t56 full provision of equipment and supplies required to accomplish monitoring and decontamination of evacuees and vehicles.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station At least six evacuees must be processed at each reception center to demonstrate registration, monitoring, and decontamination capabilities.
Monitoring and decontamination procedures should be initiated for at least two male and two female evacuees. The same male or female person can be sent through twice to fulfill this evaluation.
Decontamination may be simulated (explained through an interview process).
The individuals who perform monitoring must demonstrate an operational check (utilizing a check source) of the instruments prior to monitoring. Information on the proper reading or range of readings should be attached to or accompany the instrument.
At least one person must demonstrate proper donning, wear, and removal of protective clothing. In cases of extreme weather conditions or other safety considerations, once the controller and evaluator concur that the use of protective clothing has been demonstrated satisfactorily, the individual may remove the protective clothing at that point.
All organizations that, per the plans, provide support of registration center activities must be present for the evaluation. This would include, but is not limited to, the American Red Cross plus support personnel from other agencies.
Sub-element 6.b.: - Monitoring and Decontamination of Emergency Worker Equipment Criterion 6.b.l: The facility/ORO has adequate procedures, and resources for the accomplishment of monitoring and decontamination of emergency worker equipment including vehicles. (NUREG-0654i Ko5,b)
Thistcriterion will, be demonstrated at the/reception,center,< Monitoring of at least one emergency worker vehicle must be demonstrated. Decontamination may be conducted by interview.,
At least.one person must demonstrate proper donning, wear, and removal, of protective clothing. In cases of extreme weather conditions or other safety considerations,' once the controller and evaluator concur that the use of protective clothing has been demonstrated satisfactorily, theý individual-may remove the protective clothing at that point.
Sub-element 6.d. -- Transportation and Treatment of Contaminated Injured Individuals Criterion 6.d.l: The facility/ORO has the appropriate space, adequate resources, and:trained personnel to provide transport, monitoring, decontamination, and medical services to contaminated injured individuals. (NUREG-0654, F.2, H.10., K.5.a.b., L.1.; 4.)
The Auburn Rescue Squad, the ProMed Ambulance Service, and the Nemaha County Hospital will demonstrate this criterion. The use of flashing lights and sirens are not necessary during this drill.
Monitoring, decontamination, and contamination control efforts will not delay urgent medical care for the simulated victim. A non-specialized vehicle may be used to simulate the transport to the medical facility. However, prio57o transport, communications between the ambulance and the receiving medical facility must be demonstrated as in the discussion in the generic extent of play.
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station Before using a monitoring instrument(s), the monitor(s) should demonstrate the process of checking the instrument(s) for proper operation. All monitoring activities should be completed as they would be in an actual emergency. Appropriate contamination control measures should be demonstrated by the ambulance crew and at the Nemaha County Hospital.
The medical center should demonstrate the capability to activate and set up a radiological emergency area for treatment. Equipment and supplies should be available for the treatment of contaminated injured individuals.
The medical center should demonstrate the capability to make decisions on the need for decontamination of the individual, to follow appropriate decontamination procedures, and to maintain records of all survey measurements and samples taken. All procedures for the collection and analysis of samples and the decontamination of the individual, should be demonstrated or described to the evaluator.
The ambulance and crew must be monitored before release back into service. In addition, the crew will be interviewed as to knowledge of where decontamination of their vehicle will be accomplished.
At least one person must demonstrate proper donning, wear, and removal of protective clothing. In cases of extreme weather conditions or other safety considerations, once the controller and evaluator concur that the use of protective clothing has been demonstrated satisfactorily, the individual may remove the protective clothing at that* point.":.
NOTE: In the event that during an out-of-sequence or exercise demonstration an evaluator identifies an exercise issue, the evaluator will discuss, itfwith,.the Team Leader, Controller,.
and Trainer (State representative). If possible, the trainer will proVide immediate ý instruction and a re-demonstration will occur.tocorrecttheiiSgties
. The exercise-report will reflect the exercise issue and that it has beencorrected..
Out-of-Sequence Evaluations The following locations will be evaluated out-of-sequence during the period of June 14-17, 2010:
LOCATION DATE TIME Auburn Rescue Squad June 14, 2010 1230 ProMed Ambulance June 14, 2010 1330 Nemaha County Hospital June 14, 2010 1430 Richardson County RCC June 17, 2010 1900 58
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After Action Report/Improvement Plan Cooper Nuclear Station If you have any questions concerning the above, please contact Audie Canida at 816-283-7074.
Sincerely,.
Ronald L. McCabe, RAC Chairman Chief, Technological Hazards Branch.
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Lisa alnltonH REP w/oiencl rt..
Bill Maier;,NRC.Dl w/6 enclosure..
- Dave Montgomery, NPPDw/oenclosure Julia Schmitt, NE HHS R&L, w/o enclosure I
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