ML17213A666

Forwards Interim Findings Rept on Adequacy of Radiological Emergency Response Preparedness for Plant St Lucie,Fl, Based on Draft Plan Submitted by State of Fl & full-scale Exercise Conducted on 820210-12.Plan Acceptable

ML17213A666
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Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	11/01/1982
From:	Thomas L Federal Emergency Management Agency
To:	Dircks W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO)
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This letter is in response to your request of August 9, 1982, for supplemental

'f information to support the Federal Emergency Hanagement Agency's (FEHA) finding 3uly 30, 1982.

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Enclosed herewith is an "Interim Findings Report" for Plant St. Lucie, Florida, dated,September 23, 1982, prepared by FEHA Region IV. This Interim Finding is based on a draft plan submitted by the State of Florida and a full-scale exercise conducted February 10-12, 1982. FEHA's position, as stated by the 1

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'~to protect L'acilities the hea th and safety of'ie puSIic in the area of Plant St,. IZR.ie "

/he enclosed Regional finding identifies one major deficiency involving public education and information. However, it appearsdeficiency.

a curren ac Ivz. res now The State of F'lorida un erwa>' e State level will correct this has been ini~olved in a major rewrite of this section of the plan. Nritten correspondence from the State to FEHA Region IY suoports a completion date of December 1, 1982. Field testing of this major defici'ency will occur during the 3anuar> 20, 1983, exercise.

Although the "Alert and Notification" system is in place, the adequacy of the.

system must be verified in accordance with NUREG 0654/FEHA REP-l, Appendix 3.

F'EHA is now in the process of finalizing guidance for the evaluation of Alert and Notification s>stems. )I If I.can 0e of any further assistance or this matter, please contact me or Richard ll. Krimm at 287-0176.

Sincerely Lee H. Thomas Associate Director State and Local Programs and Support Enclosure

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', >~: Federal Emergency Management Agency Rey'on IV 1375 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30309 September 23, 1982 MEMORANDUM 'FOR: RlCHARD N. I,RIMM, ASST. ASSOC. DIRECTOR O~ P OF ATU AND TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARDS, SL FROM ajou P. M y, 'onal Redirector

SUBJECT:

Interim Findings Report Plant .St. Lucie, Florida In response to the 'Nuclear Regulatory Commission request .of August, 9, 1982, attached is the Interim Findings Report on the adeguacy of the off-site preparedness around Plant St.,Lucie.

'Florida's Radiological Emergency Plan for Nuclear Power Facilities was reviewed by the RAC representatives, and comments were provided to Governor Bob Graham on December 2'9.,

1981 The radiological emergency exercise for Z'lant St. Lucie was cor.ducted February 10-12, 1982, which included a public meeting held on February 10, 1982. This was the first exercise that involved participation hy State, 1ocal and plant personnel evaluated under the criteria of NUREG 0654.

The exercise was observed by a 25-member Federal Evaluator Team. On February 23, 1982, a 1ist of exercise deficiencies was provided to the State of Florida.

Following the conclusion of radiological emergency exercises at all nuclear facilities in Florida,. the'tate responded on May 25, 1982~ addressing de iciencies. Enclosed in the State's response were propose" work plans for, completion of all revisions.

'Based on.a review of the above information, it Director's evaluation that 'Florida's 'Radiological Emergency is the Regional Plan for Nuclear Power Facilities is adequate to protect the health and safety of the public in the area of Plant St, tucie.

Specifics -.as to the capability .related Co each of +he planning standards in NUREG 0654-ZZMA-REP-1-Zev. 1.. are contained ix the attached report.

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