NL-15-1392, Enclosure 11 - Vogtle (Units 1 and 2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex
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Southern Nuclear Operating Company Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2;Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2;Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 1 and 2;Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 3 and 4 Enclosure 11 Vogtle (Units 1 and 2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex This enclosure contains 30 pages.
Southern Nuclear Operating Company STANDARD EMERGENCY PLAN ANNEX for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 1 and 2 Revision 0 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction (SEP).................................................................................
3 1.1 Facility Description
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3 1.2 Emergency Planning Zones (SEP J.5) ....'...............................................................
3 1.3 State of Georgia (SEP A.2.2).............................................................................
3 1.4 State of South Carolina (SEP A.2.3).....................................................................
4 1.5 Local Organizations (SEP A.2.4, B.6.1) .................................................................
5 1.6 Department of Energy (DOE) -Savannah River Site (SRS) (SEP A.1 .4) ............................
5 1.7 Hostile Action Based Events (SEP H.1.4) ...............................................................
5 Figure 1.1 .A- Location and Vicinity Map......................................................................
7 Figure 1.1 .B -Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Site Plan.....................................................
8 Figure 1 .2.A -10 Mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ).....................................................
9 Figure 1.2.B -50 Mile Ingestion Pathway IPZ ...............................................................
10 Section 2: Organizational Control of Emergencies (SEP B.1)..........................................
11 2.1 Normal Plant Organization (SEP B.1) ..................................................................
11 2.2 Emergency Organization (SEP B.2, B.3)...............................................................
11 Table 2.2.A -Vogtle Electric Generating Plant On-Shift Staffing ...........................................
12 2.3 Non-SNC Support Groups (SEP B.4, 8.5, B.6) ........................................................
13 Section 3: Classification of Emergencies (SEP D.1) ......................................................
15 3.1 Emergency Classifications: (SEP D.1) .................................................................
15 3.2 Determination of Levels: (SEP 0.1.2) ..................................................................
15 3.3 Operating Mode Applicability (SEP D.2.7)..............................................................
15 Section 4: Emergency Measures (SEP E) ..................................................................
16 4.1 Notification of Off-Site Agencies (SEP E.2.2)..........................................................
16 4.2 Alert and Notification System (ANS) (SEP E.2.5) .....................................................
16 4.3 Protective Actions for Onsite Personnel (SEP J.4)....................................................
16 4.4 Protective Actions for the Offsite Public (SEP J.5).....................................................
17 Section 5: Emergency Facilities and Equipment (SEP H).............,..................................
19 5.1 Emergency Response Facilities (SEP H.1, H.2).......................................................
19 Figure 5.1 .A -Sample Technical Support Center...........................................................
22 Figure 5.1 .8 -Sample Operations Support Center .........................................................
23 5.2 On-Site Communications (SEP F.1)....................................................................
24 5.3 Offsite Communications (SEP F.1).....................................................................
24 5.4 Communications System Testing (SEP F.3)...........................................................
24 5.5 Emergency Kits (SEP H.9) ..............................................................................
24 5.6 Facilities and Equipment for On-site Monitoring (SEP H.5)...........................................
24 5.7 Protective Facilities and Equipment (SEP J) ............................................................
26 5.8 Medical Support (SEP B.6, SEP L).....................................................................
26 Appendix A -Evacuation Time Estimate Study and Map Reference (SEP J.6)......................
27 Appendix B -Emergency Action Level (EAL) Scheme (SEP D.1) ......................................
29 Appendix C -Supporting Plans & Implementing Procedures (SEP P.3)..............................
30 E11-2 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Pian Annex Section 1: Introduction (SEP)This document serves as the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 1 and 2 Annex and contains information and guidance that is unique to VEGP Units 1 and 2.This includes Emergency Action Levels (EALs) and facility geography.
In an emergency situation at VEGP, the initial response would be made by the site staff and, if needed, by local support agencies.
This Annex addresses the actions and responsibilities of the VEGP plant staff and the offsite support agencies.1.1 Facility Description The Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VEGP) Units 1 and 2 are a two-unit pressurized water reactor. The plant site (Figure 1.1.B), to include VEGP Units 1-4, is on a 3,169-acre site located in the eastern portion of Burke County, Georgia, approximately 23 river miles upstream from the intersection of the Savannah River with U.S. Highway 301 Figure 1 .I.A).1.2 Emergency Planning Zones (SEP J.5)1.2.1 Plume Exposure Pathway (SEP J.7)The 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) for VEGP approximates a 10-mile radius around the plant site and is depicted in Figure 1 .2.A.Georgia and South Carolina, as well as the counties (Burke County in Georgia and Aiken, Barnwell, and Allendale Counties in South Carolina)are located within the plume exposure pathway EPZ. The major portion of the plume exposure pathway EPZ in South Carolina is within the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site (SRS).1.2.2 Ingestion Pathway (SEP J.7)The area between the 10-mile and 50-mile radius is considered the Ingestion Pathway Zone (IPZ). The 50-mile IPZ is depicted in Figure 1 .2.B. Planning for the ingestion exposure pathway is a responsibility of the states of Georgia and South Carolina.
More information about the IPZ can be obtained from the states' Radiological Emergency Plans.1.3 State of Georgia (SEP A.2.2)Upon notification of an emergency condition, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency will implement the "State of Georgia Radiological Emergency Plan." The Georgia Emergency Management Agency has the authority and responsibility for coordinating the efforts of local and state agencies in Georgia to provide for the health and safety of the general public in the event of a radiological incident.An agreement is in place with the state of Georgia to provide available resources and equipment to support mitigation and response to an emergency at Plant Vogtle, including Hostile Action Based events. These resources include, but are not limited to, Local Law Enforcement Agency (LLEA) assets, fire fighting assets, medical support resources (including transportation), and coordination through an Incident Command Post. Requests for offsite resources and equipment will be communicated from the control room to the Burke County 911 center, the county EOC, or through the Incident Command Post, as applicable, based on the nature and timing of the event.Ell1-3 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex 1.4 State of South Carolina (SEP A.2.3)The state of South Carolina has developed the South Carolina Radiological Emergency Response Plan (SCORERP), which provides guidance to state and local governments on procedures, organization, and responsibilities for preventing and mitigating the effects of a nuclear power plant incident or disaster.The SCORERP describes the South Carolina Radiological Emergency Response Organization which consists of the Office of the Adjutant General (Emergency Management Division) (EMD), the Department of Health and Environmental Control (Bureau of Solid and Hazardous Waste, Nuclear Emergency Planning (NEP) Section), and those state resources available to local government(s) during a fixed nuclear facility radiological accident.The response functions of involved agencies are described in the SCORERP and the South Carolina Technical Radiological Emergency Response Plan (SCTRERP).
1.4.1 Office of the Governor (SEP A.2.3.1)In the event of the declaration of a radiological emergency, the EMD, Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), and other state agencies are activated.
1.4.2 Office of the Adjutant General -Emergency Management Division (EMD)(SEP A.2.3.1)The EMD is responsible for coordinating the emergency planning efforts of all state, county, and municipal agencies in developing a state emergency plan. Additional responsibilities include conducting a preparedness program to assure capability of the state government to execute the plan; establishing and maintaining a state EOC and providing support of the state emergency staff and work force; and establishing an effective system for reporting, analyzing, and disseminating emergency information.
1.4.3 Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) (A.2.3.2)DHEC maintains a radiological hazard assessment capability and provides technical support, coordination, and guidance for the state and local governments.
It will conduct and/or coordinate radiological surveillance and monitoring in coordination with DOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) and VEGP.1.4.4 Other State Support Agencies (A.2.3.3)Other state agencies described in the South Carolina Emergency Operating Plan (SCEOP) and South Carolina Operational Radiological Emergency Response Plan (SCORERP)-will provide related support pursuant to each plan.Those agencies include:* Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol Division).
- State Law Enforcement division (SLED).E11-4 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex* Forestry Commission.
- Department of Social Services.* Department of Agriculture.
- Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service.1.5 Local Organizations (SEP A.2.4, B.6.1)Principal activities of Local Emergency Management Agencies (LEMA) and Local Law Enforcement.Agencies (LLEA) in Georgia and South Carolina are described in the respective County Emergency Operations Plans.1.5.1 Burke County Georgia (SEP A.2.4)The area within the plume exposure pathway (EPZ) in the state of Georgia falls within Burke County. The responsibility for overall radiological emergency response planning rests with the Chairman, Burke County Board of Commissioners.
It is the chairman's responsibility to initiate actions and provide direction and control at a level consistent with the specific incident.1 .5.2 Aiken, Barnwell, and Allendale Counties South Carolina (SEP A.2.4)Most of the plume exposure pathway EPZ within South Carolina falls within the site boundary of the Savannah River Site (SRS). The United States Department of Energy is responsible for the direction and control of all emergency response actions on the SRS.Limited portions of Aiken, Barnwell, and Allendale counties are outside of the SRS but within the plume exposure pathway EPZ of VEGP. These counties are similarly organized, with the responsibility for overall radiological emergency response planning resting with the Chairman of the County Council in each case.1.6 Department of Energy (DOE) -Savannah River Site (SRS) (SEP A.1 .4)The DOE-Savannah River Site (SRS) will provide the necessary response within the SRS reservation in accordance with the SRS Emergency Plan. The DOE will exercise overall responsibility, jurisdiction, and authority for conducting response operations on the Savannah River Site to protect the health and safety of SRS personnel.
DOE will provide for emergency notification and, as needed, evacuation, monitoring, decontamination, and immediate lifesaving medical treatment of non-SRS personnel on the Savannah River Site. DOE will also provide access control for SRS areas.1.7 Hostile Action Based Events (SEP H.1.4)Agreements are in place with the state of Georgia, Burke County, Georgia, Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell Counties in South Carolina to provide available resources and equipment to support mitigation and response to an emergency at Plant Vogtle including Hostile Action Based events. These resources include, but are not limited to, Local Law Enforcement Agency (LLEA) assets, firefighting assets, medical support resources (including transportation), and coordination through an Incident Command Post. Requests for offsite resources and E11-5 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex equipment will be communicated from the control room to Burke County 911 Center or through the Incident Command Post as applicable based on the nature of the event. Copies of these agreements are maintained in accordance with Emergency Plan procedures.
El11-6 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Figure 1.1 .A -Location and Vicinity Map El11-7 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex ii: =I "I I I ~ -~--m Figure 1.1 .B -Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Site Plan Eli-8 Enclosure 11 to NL-1 5-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Figure 1.2.A- 10 Mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ)El11-9 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Figure 1 .2.B -50 Mile Ingestion Pathway IPZ El 1-10 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Section 2: Organizational Control of Emergencies (SEP B.1)2.1 Normal Plant Organization (SEP B.1)The normal plant operating crew is staffed and qualified to perform actions that may be necessary to initiate immediate protective actions and to implement the emergency plan and is designated as the responsible group for such actions.The normal plant organization is described in Section B.1 of the SNC Standard Emergency Plan.2.2 Emergency Organization (SEP B.2, B.3)2.2.1 The VEGP On-Shift Emergency Response Organization is described in Table 2.2.A (SEP B.1)2.2.2 The VEGP Augmented Emergency Response Organization is described in Figures B.2.1.A, B.2.2.A, B.3.1.A, and B.3.2.A in the Emergency Plan (SEP B.2, B.3)An On-Shift Staffing Analysis was completed in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix E IV.A.9. This analysis forms the basis for the on-shift staff as described in Table 2.2.A. A copy of the analysis is maintained in the SNC document management system.Eli-li Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Table 2.2.A -Vogtle Electric Generating Plant On-Shift Staffing Voatle 1 8& 2 Major Functional Area Major Tasks Position On-Shift Emergency Direction Shift Manager (SM)I I and Control Emergency Director (ED) _____Plant Operations and Shift Supervisor (SRO) 2 Assessment of Reactor Operator (RO) 4 Operational Aspects Shift Support 1 Supervisor/Fire Brigade Leader (SRO/FBL)Note 1 System Operator (SO) Note 7 1 Plant System Technical Support Shift Technical Advisor Note 2 Engineering, Repair and Corrective Actions ____________
_____Notification/
Notify licensee, State local Licensed Operator (RO or Note 2 Communication and Federal personnel
& SRO)maintain communication Radiological Accident Offsite Dose Assessment Chemistry Technician or 1 Assessment and ______________other trained personnel Support of Operational In-plant surveys RP Technician or other 1 Accident Assessment
______________trained personnel Offsite Surveys Onsite (out- RP Technician or other 1 of-plant) trained personnel Protective Actions Radiation Protection:
RP Technician1
- a. Access Control b. RP Coverage for repair, corrective actions, search and rescue first-aid
&firefighting
- c. Personnel monitoring
- d. Dosimetry Chemistry/Radio-chemistry Chemistry Technician 1 Plant System Repair and Corrective Maintenance Supervisor 1 Engineering, Repair and Actions Mechanic 1 Corrective Actions Electrician 1_______________
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I &C Technician 1___ ___ __ ___ __ __ __ ___ __ ___ __ ___ __Total: 24 Fire Fighting Fire Brigade Note 1 5 Rescue Operations and Rescue Operations/First2 First Aid ______________Aid Note 2 Site Access Control and Security Security Personnel Accountability
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Plan Note 1 -Fire Brigade made up of FB Leader (SSS) and 4 System Operators not assigned safe shutdown responsibilities Note 2 -May be provided by shift personnel assigned other functions El1-12 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex 2.3 Non-SNC Support Groups (SEP B.4, B.5, B.6)2.3.1 Fire Fighting (SEP B.6.4)VEGP has established an agreement with the Burke County Emergency Management Agency to provide, upon request, offsite fire support to the VEGP Units 1 and 2 Fire Brigade. Fire support provided includes, but is not limited to, firefighters and firefighting equipment.
Request for fire support will be made by the control room or site security to the Burke County Emergency Management Agency, Burke County EOC, or the Incident Command Post, as applicable, based on the nature and timing of the event. A copy of this agreement is maintained in the SNC document management system.2.3.2 Hospital and Medical Support (SEP B.6.3, K.1.3, L.1)Agreements are in place with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)Hospital, Burke Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, and Burke County Emergency Management Agency, to provide assistance for injured personnel, including cases involving radioactive contamination.
This assistance will be requested whenever necessary in accordance with plant procedures.
Medical Specialists, Inc., a group of medical professionals, has agreed to provide treatment services through Burke Medical Center and Doctors Hospital.2.3.3 Ambulance Service (SEP B.6.2, L.4)VEGP has established agreements with the Burke County Emergency Management Agency to provide ambulance service for the transportation of injured personnel, including people who may be radioactively contaminated, to hospital facilities for treatment.
Support provided includes, but is not limited to, emergency medical services, ambulances, and emergency medical technicians.
Requests for fire support will be made by the control room or site security to the Burke County Emergency Management Agency center, Burke County EOC, or the Incident Command Post, as applicable, based on the nature and timing of the event. A copy of this agreement is maintained in accordance with Emergency Plan procedures.
2.3.4 Emergency Broadcasts (SEP E.2.5.1)VEGP has established agreements with media agencies to broadcast emergency messages and information to the public during an emergency event. The messages will be coordinated with local or state Emergency Management Agencies and are available on a 24-hour basis as members of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).2.3.5 Voluntary Assistance Group (SEP B.4.2)VEGP is a signatory to two comprehensive agreements among electric utility companies:
- Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Response Voluntary Assistance Agreement.
- Voluntary Assistance Agreement By and Among Electric Utilities Involved in Transportation of Nuclear Materials.
2.3.6 Information for Transients (SEP G.8)Several communications methods may be used to acquaint the public with plans for their protection during a Plant emergency.
Effort will be concentrated on providing information to the public by written material El1-13 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex that is likely to be available in local residences and in locations frequented by transients.
The information will also provide instructions on which local media will be providing additional information in the event of an emergency.
El1-14 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Section 3: Classification of Emergencies (SEP D.1)3.1 Emergency Classifications: (SEP 0.1)Emergencies are classified into four levels according to severity, taking into consideration potential, as well as actual, events in progress.
They are, from the least to the most serious, Unusual Event, Alert, Site Area Emergency, and General Emergency.
Initiating Conditions (l~s), which determine which level will be declared, are predetermined subsets of plant conditions where the potential exists for a radiological emergency, or such an emergency has occurred.
Emergency Action Levels (EALs) are plant-specific indications, conditions, or instrument readings that are utilized to classify emergency conditions.
3.1.1 The described emergency classes and the emergency action levels that determine them are agreed on by SNC and state and local authorities.
The emergency action levels will be reviewed by these (state and local) officials annually.3.2 Determination of Levels: (SEP 0.1.2)Appendix B to this Annex contains the matrix for Initiating Conditions used to determine an Emergency Action Level (EAL). They are part of the scheme established by NEI 99-01, Methodology for Development of Emergency Action Levels.3.3 Operating Mode Applicability (SEP 0.2.7)The plant operating mode that existed at the time that the event occurred, prior to any protective system or operator action initiated in response to the condition, is compared to the mode applicability of the EALs. If an event occurs, and a lower or higher plant operating mode is reached before the emergency classification level can be declared, the emergency classification level shall be based on the mode that existed at the time the event occurred.PWR Operating Modes at VEGP 1&2 Power Operations (1): Reactor Power > 5%, Keff >- 0.99 Startup (2): Reactor Power < 5%, Keff > 0.99 Hot Standby (3): RCS > 350 0 F, Keff < 0.99 Hot Shutdown (4): 200 °F < RCS < 350 0 F, Keff < 0.99 Cold Shutdown (5): RCS < 200 °F, Keff < 0.99 Refueling (6): One or more vessel head closure bolts less than fully tensioned Defueled (None): All reactor fuel removed from reactor pressure vessel.(Full core off load during refueling or extended outage)El1-I5 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Section 4: Emerqency Measures (SEP E)4.1 Notification of Off-Site Agencies (SEP E.2.2)4.1.1 Notification Process (SEP E.2.2.1)State and local warning points are staffed 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> per day. State and local counties surrounding VEGP to be notified within 15 minutes of the declaration of an emergency condition are: State of Georgia:* Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)Georgqia County Authorities:
- Burke -Burke County Emergency Management Agency State of South Carolina:* Emergency Management Division (EMD)South Carolina County Authorities:
- Barnwell and Aiken County -Sheriff's Department
- Allendale County -County Central Dispatch Dep~artment of Energy -Savannah River Site (DOR-SRS)* DOE-SRS Operations Center 4.2 Alert and Notification System (ANS) (SEP E.2.5)Within the 10 mile Exposure Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), there exist provisions for alerting and providing notification to the public. The state and/or local authorities are responsible for activation of this system.Two approved, independent, complementary, alerting systems are installed in the EPZ to alert the public, consisting of a network of fixed sirens or tone-alert radios. Provisions for transient population notification are also included in state and county plans.In the event of an emergency declaration at the VEGP, DOE-Savannah River Site has agreed to provide prompt notification of all persons on the SRS within VEGP's plume exposure pathway EPZ.The ANS system includes administrative and physical means for a backup method of public alerting and notification capable of being used in the event the primary method of alerting and notification is unavailable during an emergency to alert or notify all or portions of the plume exposure pathway EPZ population.
The backup method has the capability to alert and notify the public within the plume exposure pathway EPZ, but may not meet the 15-minute design objective for the primary prompt public alert and notification system.The Alert and Notification System (ANS) description is provided in the FEMA approved Alert and Notification System Design Report located in the SNC document management system.4.3 Protective Actions for Onsite Personnel (SEP J.4)Protective response for onsite personnel (including visitors and contractor personnel) includes alerting, assembly and accountability, site evacuation, monitoring, and decontamination.
Protective actions may also be taken for onsite personnel for emergencies such as fires, security related events or natural disasters where personnel safety is threatened.
El1-16 Enclosure 11 to NL-1 5-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex 4.3.1 Alerting (SEP E.2.1, J.1)Section E of the Emergency Plan, Notification Methods and Procedures, describes the methods to be used to alert onsite personnel of emergency conditions.
4.3.2 Assembly (SEP J.4.1)Personnel assembly is mandatory at the Site Area Emergency or higher level classification.
Upon activation of the plant emergency alarm, plant personnel assigned specific emergency responsibilities will proceed to their designated emergency response locations.
Assembly of site personnel outside of the Protected Areas is accomplished by non-essential personnel reporting to designated assembly areas. Assembly may be initiated at any time site management deems it appropriate for personnel safety reasons.Nonessential plant personnel located within the Protected Area will exit the protected area upon hearing the Site Area or the General Emergency alarm and report to designated assembly areas. Visitors, contractors, and escorted personnel will leave the protected area during an Alert or higher declaration.
4.3.3 Security Events (SEP J.4)Onsite protection of employees during security events involves a combination of restricted movement, movement to safe locations, and site evacuation depending on the nature of the event and advance warning. Specific actions to be taken during such events are included in site procedures.
4.3.4 Monitoring and Decontamination (SEP K)When an Alert is declared but no site evacuation is anticipated, personnel who have left the protected area are monitored by portal monitors.
If necessary, decontamination is completed using the plant decontamination facilities located in the Auxiliary building or other onsite locations.
When site evacuation with monitoring is expected and release of radioactivity has occurred, monitoring is performed by Burke County emergency workers at an established reception center.4.4 Protective Actions for the Offsite Public (SEP J.5)The Emergency Director will recommend the necessary protective actions to offsite authorities based on predetermined protective actions for a General Emergency Classification or results of offsite dose assessment.
Upon activation of the EOF, the EOF Manager will be responsible for recommending protective actions for the offsite population.
Responsibility for carrying out the protective actions rests with offsite authorities.
El 1-17 Enclosure 11 to NL-1 5-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex 4.4.1 Protective Action Recommendations (SEP J.5)A range of Protective Actions have been developed and agreed upon with state and local authorities.
They may include the following:
- Evacuation;
- Shelter in Place;* Monitor and prepare;* Thyroid blocking agent (consider the use of KI (Potassium iodide)) in accordance with state plans and policy.El1-18 Enclosure 11 to NL-1 5-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1 &2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Section 5: Emergencv Facilities and Equipment (SEP H)5.1 Emergency Response Facilities (SEP H.1, H.2)5.1.1 Control Room (SEP H.1.1)The Control Room contains the necessary instrumentation, both process and radiological, to evaluate plant conditions, as detailed in the plant Final Safety Analysis Report. Habitability is maintained by shielding and the Emergency Filtration Train (EFT) ventilation system, which is capable of operating in a cleanup or recycle mode. Emergency equipment is supplied power from the emergency diesel generators with vital instrumentation powered from inverters connected to the storage batteries located in the battery rooms.5.1.2 Technical Support Center (SEP H. 1.2)The TSC has been established consistent with NUREG 0696, as described below. The TSC is shared by both units and is located adjacent to the Unit 1 control room at el 220 ft. The layout of the TSC is shown in figure 5.1 .A. It is an integral part of the Seismic Category I control building structure.
The TSC provides plant management and technical support personnel with a facility from which they can assist plant operating personnel located in the control room during an emergency.
The emergency director and NRC director will be co-located to ensure proper communications.
The TSC is equipped with a computer system, which provides source term and meteorological data and technical data displays to allow TSC personnel to perform detailed analysis and diagnosis of abnormal plant conditions, including assessment of any significant release of radioactivity to the environment.
In addition, the TSC has ready access to plant records, some of which are stored in the TSC and some in the control room. The TSC structure and ventilation system are designed to ensure that the TSC personnel are protected from radiological hazards. The TSC ventilation is a separate system and not a part of the control room ventilation system.The air supply is filtered by high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) and charcoal filters. During accident conditions, the filtration system provides filtered cooling air meeting the following exposure design criteria:
5 rem -whole body; 30 rem -thyroid; and 75 rem -skin dose for a 30 day occupancy.
The air filtration system will be placed in service when required by site procedures.
The ventilation system can be manually controlled from the TSC.The air filtration system will also be placed in the filtration mode automatically whenever the control room HVAC is isolated.
The continuous influx of outdoor air with no positive exhaust is designed to pressurize the area to 0.125 in. WG.When the TSC is activated, there will be a portable radiation monitor placed in the TSC to alert personnel of the presence of high radiation levels. In addition, portable radiation monitors are available for personnel in transit from the TSC to other areas. Portable air breathing apparatus and anticontamination clothing will also be available for the TSC.The TSC normal lighting is supplied from normal offsite power through a motor control center backed up by the security diesel generator.
The TSC essential lighting is supplied from the essential lighting system. Self-contained, battery-El 1-19 Enclosure 11 to NL-1 5-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex operated emergency lighting is provided as a backup to the normal lighting for ingress and egress only and is located in the TSC hallway.Power for TSC vital equipment is provided from either the motor control center backed up by the security diesel generator or from a battery-backed uninterruptible power supply system. Power to the DC system is provided by battery chargers, one of which is powered from this same motor control center.The records storage is shared by the control room and the TSC. These records can be accessed on a digital records system. This system is supplied backup power from an uninterruptible power supply to allow retrieval of records in the event of a loss of power. These records include but are not limited to:* Technical Specifications.
- Plant Operating Procedures.
- Final Safety Analysis Report.* Emergency Plan.* Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures.
- Plant operating records.* System piping and instrumentation diagrams; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) flow diagrams.* Electrical one-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams.* Control logic and loop diagrams.The above records are updated as necessary tO ensure currency and completeness.
5.1.3 Operations Support Center (SEP H.1.3)The OSC has been established to be consistent with NUREG 0696 as described below. The OSC is located in the Maintenance Building.
Figure 5.1.B illustrates a sample OSC layout and shows access stairwells.
The OSC is where operational support personnel (such as instrument technicians, engineers, mechanics, electricians, chemical/radiation technicians, equipment operators, and incoming shift personnel) assemble to aid in the response to an emergency.
Emergency kits containing radiation monitoring equipment, first aid supplies, decontamination supplies, breathing apparatus, portable lighting, and portable radios are stored in the OSC. In the event this facility becomes uninhabitable, the functions of the OSC will be conducted from the Outage Execution Center (OEC) located in the control building.
Evacuation of the OSC will be conducted according to emergency plan implementing procedures.
Operations at this facility are directed by the OSC manager.Ell-20 Enclosure 11 to NL-1 5-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex 5.1.4 Alternative Facility (SEP H.1.4)During a security-related event or other event that precludes onsite access, the TSC and 030 ERO staff will be directed to an alternative facility.
This facility is located in the near site media center in Waynesboro, Georgia. The alternative facility is equipped with the necessary communications and data links to support communications with the control room, site security, and the EOE. The available communications and data links also provide access to the SNC document management resources, work planning resources for performing engineering assessment activities including damage control team planning and preparation for return to the site. Guidance for use of the facility is contained in site procedures.
5.1.5 Emergency Operations Facility (SEP H.2.1)The EOF is the central location for management of the offsite emergency response, coordination of radiological assessment, and management of initial recovery operations.
The EOF is a dedicated facility located in Birmingham, Alabama, and serves as the EOF for SNC sites (VEGP, FNP, and HNP).Additional details of the EOF are contained in section H.2.1 of the Emergency Plan.A near site location is maintained at the Vogtle Training Center for members of an NRC Site Team.5.1.6 Joint Information Center (JIC) (SEP H.2.2)The JIC is the central location for the coordination and dissemination of information to news media, and responses to media inquiries.
Details of the JIC for VEGP are in section H of the Emergency Plan. If the decision is made to move the JIC function forward to a near site location from the Atlanta location, the Atlanta facility will maintain media coordination until the JIC is operational at the iqear site location.
The near site location is in Waynesboro, Georgia.Ell1-21 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER AIR LOCK-AIR" LOCK COMPLU'ER ROOM COMMLJRICATIONE SEL.ECTRIC EATI"ERY FQU]PMEfN" ROOM ROOM OPEKLTIOII ROOM~mEt~E~IcR L ZLtt~J~tI4 OPA~1~ ¶~* NAiN~ ~ ~L~W+/-~i~* L~Hft{~t+/-
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MAINENANCE BUILDIJZG I F SECOND FLOOR Figure 5.1 .B -Sample Operations Support Center Ell1-23 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex 5.2 On-Site Communications (SEP F.1)Normal on-site communications is provided by the plant telephone system (network and commercial).
The plant public address (PA) system may also be used for in-plant communications.
The PA system is powered by normal plant power, backed up by uninterruptible power.Portable radios are used for communications between individuals and base stations located in the Control Room, TSC, OSC EOF, and Security Building.
There is also a plant intercom system. Intercom units are installed at selected plant locations primarily for specific task related activities.
5.3 Offsite Communications (SEP F.1)5.3.1 Communications with States, Counties, and Savannah River (SEP F.1.2)The primary means of communication between VEGP, the states of Georgia and South Carolina, as well as Burke, Aiken, Allendale and Barnwell Counties and the Savannah River Site, is the Emergency Notification Network (ENN). The ENN is a dedicated communications system from the plant to the EOC at GEMA headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the South Carolina Warning Point in the SEOC, the Burke County EOC; and the Savannah River Operations Center. Extensions for this system are located in the Control Room, the TSC, and the EOF.5.3.2 Alternate Offsite Communications (SEP F.1.1)Commercial telephones or land lines provide backup for the ENN.5.4 Communications System Testing (SEP F.3)Communication channels with the state of Georgia, the state of South Carolina, the Savannah River Site, the plume exposure pathway EPZ counties, and the NRC (with the exception of ERDS) are tested each calendar month, using the extensions in the Control Room, the TSC, and the EOF. ERDS is tested each calendar quarter. Communications procedures and systems are also tested each calendar year.5.5 Emergency Kits (SEP H.9)Emergency supplies and equipment are located in the TSC (also for the control room), the OSC, the radiation protection control point, and other plant locations.
Procedures require an inspection and operational check of equipment in these kits on a quarterly basis and after each use. Equipment in these kits is calibrated in accordance with procedures.
A set of spares of certain equipment is also maintained to replace inoperative or out-of-calibration equipment.
5.6 Facilities and Equipment for On-site Monitoring (SEP H.5)The plant instrumentation and monitors perform indicating, recording, and protective functions.
The Reactor Protection System and associated plant instrumentation provide the ability to maintain plant safety from shutdown to full power operations, and to monitor and maintain key variables such as reactor power, flow, temperature, and radioactivity levels within predetermined safe limits at both steady state conditions and during plant transients.
Plant instrumentation and control systems also provide means to cope with abnormal operating conditions.
The control and display of information of these various systems are centralized in the unit Control Room. This instrumentation provides the basis for initiation of protective actions.5.6.1 Geophysical Phenomena Monitors (SEP H.5.1)Ell1-24 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Meteorologqical (SEP H.5.1)A meteorological monitoring program is in place at VEGP. Instruments are mounted on a 60-meter tower located to the south-southwest of the power block. Parameters measured and transmitted to the control room include:* Windspeed (10 m and 60 in).* Wind direction (10 m and 60 mn).* Standard deviation of horizontal wind direction (10 mn).* Vertical temperature difference (10 m and 60 in).* Ambient temperature (10 in).* Dewpoint temperature (10 in).* Precipitation (base).An equipment building housing the recording, calibration, and amplification equipment is located near the base of the tower. The system is powered by an uninterruptible power supply consisting of wet cell batteries, charger, and inverter for high availability.
Additionally, meteorological information can be obtained from the National Weather Service to supplement onsite data and provide a backup to the plant meteorological monitoring program on an as-needed basis.The important parameters for characterizing the transport of airborne radioactivity are wind speed, wind direction, and atmospheric stability
.(derived from the standard deviation of the horizontal wind direction or vertical temperature difference).
These meteorological parameters are used in a calculation methodology to assess the offsite radiological consequences of accidental releases of airborne radioactivity., Hydrologqic (SEP H.5.1)The normal source of plant cooling water is the Savannah River, which provides makeup to the cooling towers. The probable maximum flood level has been determined to be about 140 ft mean sea level (MSL). However, since the access elevations to safety-related structures are at 220 ft MSL, high river level is not relevant to plant safety. The ultimate heat sink for VEGP is the nuclear service cooling water towers. Two 100-percent towers are provided for each unit, and the system will provide sufficient shutdown cooling for approximately 30 days with no makeup. Because of these design features, hydrologic monitors will not be required for initiation of emergency actions; therefore, there will be no emergency levels based on hydrologic monitors.Seismic (SEP H.5.1)Seismic monitoring instrumentation for VEGP consists of time-history accelerographs, central control unit, and free-field ETNA.A strong-motion accelerometer (SMA) is installed in the containment tendon gallery on the basemat. The second SMA is located on the containment operating floor at elevation 220 feet.Ell-25 Enclosure 11 to NL-1 5-1 392 Vogtie (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Activation of the time history accelerographs causes visual' and audible annunciation in the control room to alert the plant operator that an earthquake has occurred.5.7 Protective Facilities and Equipment (SEP J)Assembly Points (SEP J.4.1)In the event of a plant evacuation, the On-Site Assembly Areas located within the Administration Building (or Off-Site Assembly Areas, as appropriate) will be used. The function of the assembly area is to provide a center for personnel accountability, and radiological contamination screening along with any other immediately necessary actions.The assembly areas are located in various buildings throughout the site. Georgia Power Company facilities may be used as the off-site assembly area at the discretion of the Emergency Director.
The assembly area location will be announced over the public address system when announcement of evacuation is made.Protective actions, including relocation of onsite personnel, in the event of an attack or threat of hostile action against the site have been developed for that specific situation.
Specific protective actions in this case are identified in site procedures not readily available to the public.5.8 Medical Support (SEP B.6, SEP L)5.8.1 Hospital and Medical Support (SEP B.6.3, L.1)Agreements are in place with Burke Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, and Burke County Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance for injured personnel, including cases involving radioactive contamination.
This assistance will be requested whenever necessary in accordance with plant procedures.
5.8.2 Ambulance Service (SEP B.6.2, L.4)Injured/externally contaminated personnel who require medical attention will normally be transported by ambulance to the cooperating hospitals.
Ambulance crews are trained to handle external contamination cases, and an RP technician may accompany, as requested, any contaminated patients to the hospital.Ambulance service is provided by the Burke County Emergency Management Agency.Ell-26
.Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Appendix A -Evacuation Time Estimate Study and Map Reference (SEP J.6)In order to ensure the safety of the public living in the vicinity of nuclear power plants in the nation, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requires licensees to develop and update evacuation time estimates (ETEs) for areas within the emergency planning zone (EPZ).Population reviews will be conducted annually using the most recent US Census and local information.
Updates are required following the availability of data from the decennial census (10 years) or when the sensitivity factor for changes in population within the EPZ has been exceeded.
This appendix implements the requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Sections IV.3 and IV.4 and in accordance with NUREGICR-7002, Criteria for Development of Evacuation Time Estimate Studies.Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) contracted IEM to estimate evacuation times for the 2012 populations within the 10-mile plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone (EPZ) surrounding VEGP. The report provided a breakdown of population by geographic areas and protective actions zones (PAZ). Four categories of population are identified in the report:* Permanent residents* Transient population
- Transit dependent permanent residents* Schools The permanent resident population is made up of individuals residing in the 10-mile EPZ. The total year 2012 permanent resident populations within the 10-mile EPZ for VEGP Units 1 and 2 are estimated to be 3,080. The transient population consists of workers employed within the area, recreational sportsmen and visitors.
The total peak transient population within the 10-.mile EPZ is estimated to be 2,915. Only one school, Lord's House of Praise Christian School, was identified in the VEGP Units 1 and 2 EPZ. The total peak population for the school in the EPZ is estimated to be 70. Transient dependent permanent residents in the EPZ are estimated to be 29. This study also considered shadow evacuees that reside within 10-15 miles from VEGP.IEM utilized a computer traffic simulation model, PTV Vision VISUM, to perform the ETE analyses.
For the analyses, the 10-mile plume exposure pathway EPZ was divided into 19 unique geographic areas based on two-mile, five-mile, and ten-mile radius rings, the 16 22.5-degree PAZs, as well as keyhole and staged evacuation logic. In order to represent the most realistic emergency scenarios, evacuations for the 19 geographic evacuation areas were modeled individually for the midweek daytime, midweek -weekend evening, and weekend daytime scenarios.
Each of these scenarios was then considered under both normal and adverse weather conditions using the 2012 population estimations.
A total of 114 evacuation scenarios were considered as part of this study to represent different wind, temporal, seasonal and weather conditions.
Both 100% and 90% ETEs for each scenario were collected.
The 100% ETEs for the evacuation areas ranged from 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> 10 minutes to 3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> 25 minutes for the normal scenarios, and from 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> 15 minutes to 3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> 25 minutes for those occurring in adverse weather. The 90% ETEs for the evacuation areas ranged from 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 20 minutes to 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> 20 minutes for the normal scenarios, and from 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 20 minutes to 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> 25 minutes for those occurring in adverse weather.The factors that contributed to the variations in ETEs between scenarios include differences in the number of evacuating vehicles, the capacity of the evacuation routes used, or the distance from the origin zones to the EPZ boundary.Ell1-27 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1 392 Vogtle (Units 1 &2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Based on the data gathered and the results of the evacuation simulations, the existing evacuation strategy was determined to be functional for the 2012 conditions, given the lack of severe congestion or very high ETEs. Recommendations were provided for enhancements to improve the evacuation time estimate.Assumptions utilized in the ETE will be reviewed when evaluating changes to roadways or evacuation networks to ensure the results of the ETE remain valid. Changes in population will be evaluated utilizing the sensitivity factor developed during the ETE analysis.The full Evacuation Time Estimate was submitted for NRC review in accordance with NRC regulations 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Section IV.3. Following the NRC review, the results of the study and recommendations were reviewed with applicable offsite agencies.
Modifications were incorporated as part of the ongoing emergency planning process. (
Reference:
Evacuation Time Estimates Update dated November 26, 2013 NL-13-2340; ETE Report ETE-VEGP-001; Annual ETE Review ETE-VEGP-002).
EIl-28 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units l&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Appendix B -Emergency Action Level (EAL) Scheme (SEP D.1)HOLD FOR EAL Scheme Ell1-29 Enclosure 11 to NL-15-1392 Vogtle (Units 1&2) Standard Emergency Plan Annex Appendix C -Supportingi Plans & Implementingl Procedures (SEP P.3)SuloportinQ Plans* State of South Carolina Radiological Emergency Response Plan* State of Georgia Radiological Emergency Response Plan.* Burke County Georgia Emergency Response Plan* Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell County Emergency Response Plan* VEGP Security Plan Administrative and Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures (EPIP)Placeholder for future EPIPs to be developed Procedure
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