NL-12-1110, Emergency Preparedness Information Requested by NRC Letter, Request for Information Pursuant to 10CFR50.54(f) Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights of Fukushima Daiichi Accident

Emergency Preparedness Information Requested by NRC Letter, Request for Information Pursuant to 10CFR50.54(f) Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights of Fukushima Daiichi Accident

ML12164A573
Person / Time
Site:	Farley
Issue date:	06/11/2012
From:	Ajluni M Southern Nuclear Operating Co, Southern Co
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk
References
NL-12-1110
Download: ML12164A573 (7)

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Mark J. Ajluni. P.E. Southern Nuclear Nuclear Licensing Director Operating Company. Inc.

40 Inverness Center Parkway Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham. Alabama 35201 Tel 205.992.7673 Fax 205.992.7885 June 11 , 2012 sou HERN'\.

COMPANY Docket Nos.: 50-348 NL-12-1110 50-364 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Emergency Preparedness Information Requested by NRC Letter, Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50. 54(f)

Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3, of the Near- Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Oaiichi Accident

Reference:

1. NRC Letter, Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3, of the Near- Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Oaiichi Accident; dated March 12, 2012

2. Southern Nuclear Operating Company letter to NRC, 60-0ay Response to NRC Letter, Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3, ofthe Near- Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Oaiichi Accident, dated March 12, 2012, dated May 9,2012 (Letter NL-12-0796)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

On March 12, 2012, the NRC staff issued Reference 1 to all power reactor licensees and holders of construction permits in active or deferred status. of the letter contains specific Requested Actions and Requested Information associated with Recommendation 9.3 for Emergency Preparedness (EP) programs. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.54, "Conditions of Licenses ,"

paragraph (f) , addressees were requested to submit a written response to the information requests . The letter also provided requested due dates for written responses.

In accordance with Reference 1, on May 9, 2012 , Southern Nuclear Operating Company submitted Reference 2, an alternative course of action for providing the requested information. The alternative course of action included revised information due dates and the basis for those dates . As described in our

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NL-12-1110 Page 2 alternative course of action, this letter transmits to you the responses to the following information requests.

• Reference 1, Enclosure 5, Communications request #2

• Reference 1, Enclosure 5, Staffing request #3

• Reference 1, Enclosure 5, Staffing request #4

• Reference 1, Enclosure 5, Staffing request #5 This letter contains no NRC commitments. If you have any questions, please contact Jack Stringfellow at (205) 992-7037.

Mr. M. J. Ajluni states he is Nuclear Licensing Director of Southern Nuclear Operating Company, is authorized to execute this oath on behalf of Southern Nuclear Operating Company and, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the facts set forth in this letter are true.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this I! ~L day of \JC{N\. .-- , 2012.

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Respectfully submitted,

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Enclosures:

1. Emergency Preparedness 90 Day Response to the Request for Information Regarding Recommendation 9.3 of the Near Term Task Force

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cc: Southern Nuclear Operating Company Mr. S. Kuczynski, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Bost, Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer Mr. A. Lynch, Vice President - Farley Mr. B. L. Ivey, Vice President - Regulatory Affairs Mr. B. J. Adams, Vice President - Fleet Operations RTYPE: CFA04.054 Mr. V. M. McCree, Regional Administrator Mr. R. Martin, NRR Project Manager - Farley Mr. L. Crowe, Senior Resident Inspector - Farley

Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Emergency Preparedness Information Requested by NRC letter, Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54{f) Regarding Recommendations 1, 2.3, and 9.3, of Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Daiich; Accident Enclosure 1 Emergency Preparedness 90 Day Response to the Request for Information Regarding Recommendation of the Near Task NL-1 110 Emergency Preparedness 90 Day Response to the Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Recommendation 9.3 of the Near Term Task Force RFt 2 - Describe any interim actions that have been taken or are planned to taken to enhance existing communications systems power supplies until the communications assessment and the resulting actions are complete.

Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) has performed a preliminary assessment of communications systems and confirmed that existing installed systems adequate backup power supplies that would be expected be available during a loss of ac power, but have identified actions to further enhance communications capabilities after a large scale natural event.

Three (3) battery-operated satellite phones, including extra batteries and chargers, have been purchased and received, for use by emergency response personnel for onsite and offsite communications. units will also be utilized to contact the Emergency Operations Facility The EOF has full communications capability with applicable of1site agencies and is located outside the mile area. The is staffed and trained to perform emergency notifications and has the capability to initiate request of supporting agencies to respond to the event. Two additional satellite phones, including extra batteries and chargers have been purchased and emergency response in the Emergency Operations Facility (EO F). Each satellite phone has ability to support a single phone line. satellite phones will be used as an interim measure until the completion of communications and implementation of a long term solution for on-site and off-site communications.

SouthernLiNC and/or Kenwood radios are utilized for onsite response teams utilizing "talk around". feature provides push to talk individual or group radios via private and/or group radio connections. This mode provides radio communication without need for local towers or transport systems. Additional communications capability is available through the use of sound powered phones.

Portable generators will be procured to supply power to onsite communications equipment. generators will have onboard supplies and capable of being refueled from the Day tanks. Purchase orders for the portable generators have been issued.

Staffing:

RFI 3 - Identify how the augmented staff would notified given degraded communications capabilities.

Satellite communications can be utilized to activate Response Organization (ERO) using the existing callout service provided by DCC/NXT. The provider is located more than 25 miles from the site and provides

-1 NL-12-1110 geographically diverse call center locations and back-up capability. Once activated, the system initiates notification to ERO via voice, text messaging, and email to all devices registered for individual member phone, pager, smart phone, etc.). This method will reach ERO members outside the 25-mile as well as a portion of the ERO with notification coverage (device dependent) within the fringes of 25-mile zone. Additional ERO members will be notified as communications infrastructure is returned to service through the affected area.

Initial expectations will be communicated to the ERO respond their assigned emergency response facilities when made aware of an area-wide loss-ot-grid by October 30, 2012. This will included in the ERO annual requalification training program by December 1 201 4 - Identify the methods of access (e.g., roadways, navigable bodies of water and dockage, airlift, etc.) to the site that are expected to be available after a widespread large scale natural event.

Various types of transport to Plant are applicable including: walking, personal vehicle, helicopter, and boat.

SNC currently has written agreements with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) to obtain logistical support in the event of a large-scale natural disaster that inhibits site access. AEMA and GEMA are the central coordinating agencies for all local, and federal resources, including mutual aid in their respective This includes clearing of access roads as conditions warrant, water and air transportation support, as needed. agreements are being revised to specifically identify the need for assistance such as transportation of emergency responders to designated emergency response facilities in the event of a natural that inhibits site access and clearing of access as conditions warrant. SNC anticipates that any applicable agreements will be verified or updated by October 30, 201 In support of these agreements, SNC is establishing staging areas to be used by the emergency responders as common locations for transport to the affected Areas under consideration include the current alternate assembly areas, as well as strategic public centers (schools, shopping centers, etc.). The areas will be identified by October 30, 2012.

SNC is preparing for the potential that access will be unavailable for the first six hours following the postulated natural disaster. If the site is inaccessible due to the event (e.g. bridges damaged, roads blocked with debris, etc.), emergency responders for the affected site will be expected to assemble at the pre designated muster points. Communications protocols established in conjunction with the planned memoranda/agreements with the associated State(s) will be invoked to coordinate the dispatch of transportation appropriate for the specific event helicopter, ATV, boat, etc.).

-2 NL-1 110 SNC will depend on Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the implementation of the National Incident Response Plan to coordinate mutual aid from federal agencies in event or air are needed to transport emergency responders or equipment from a designated off-site location to the site.

The following agreements are already in-place for assistance and/or

• Emergency Management Agency

• Alabama Emergency Management Agency

• Alabama Office of Radiation Control

• Houston County/Dothan Emergency Management Agency

• County Emergency Management Agency

• Department of Savannah River Office

• Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) 5 -Identify any interim actions that have been taken or are planned prior to the completion the staffing aSlse!:;Sn!1erlt SNC is currently initial on-shift staffing Plant for design-basis event conditions in response to the requirements of changes to 10CFR 50, Appendix Section 4(a)(i), by December 2012. Although limited to the time following a design-basis event initiation until the on-shift is augmented, this assessment is expected to provide an initial indication of adequacy staffing to respond to beyond events.

SNC plants routinely maintain a 3 - day food supply in onsite Additionally, a purchase order has been issued for a dedicated supply and water to support an extended of emergency workers.

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