ML18057A824

Forwards Scope & Objectives for 910618 Emergency Exercise

ML18057A824
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	03/28/1991
From:	Slade G CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
NUDOCS 9103280085
Download: ML18057A824 (5)

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MICHlliAN"S PROliRE55 Palisades Nuclear Plant: 27780 Blue Star* Memorial Highway, Covert, Ml 49043 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 DOCKET 50-255 - LICENSE DPR.PALISADES PLANT* -

1991 PALISADES EMERGENCY EXERCISE SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES GB Slade General Manager Attached.is a description of the scope and objectives for the June 18, 1991 Palisades Plant emergency exercise.

Should you have any questions on the exercise~ the contact individual with Consumers Power Company*is:

Anthony P Katarsky Senior Nuclear Emergency Pl~nner 1945 W Parnall Road Jackson, 'MI 49201

. (517) 788-2405.

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ATTACHMENT Consumers Power Company Pa 1 i sades Pl ant Docket 50-255 1991 PALISADES EMERGENCY EXERCISE SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES DRAFT 3 Pages

PALEX 91 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES SCOPE PALEX 91 is designed to meet exercise requirements specified in 10 CFR 50; Appendix E,Section IV.F.

The Joint Public Information Center will not be activated during the exercise.

PALEX 91 is a utility only exercise ~nd will not include the participation of local governments. State personnel will participate only to the extent of answering phones and supplying information on simulated offsite actions.

OBJECTIVES The following objectives will be demonstrated as dictated by the exercise scenario.

1. Assessment and Classification

a. Assess conditions which warrant classification within fifteen minutes of being provided those *conditions.

b.

Classify posed conditions in accordance with Emergency Action Levels within fifteen minutes of determination that conditions warrant classification.

2.

Communications

a.

Upon making an emergency classification, complete initial notifications within fifteen minutes to the state and local governments and within one hour to the NRC using the notification form.

b. Complete subsequent not i fi cations to the state; local governments, and NRC on a routine fifteen minute basis or as mutua 11 y agreed.

c. Contact.other organizations such as contractors, utilities, *fire or

. medical support within one hour of recognizing that conditions exist that warrant their. assistance.

d. Provide accurate press release information on plant conditions within one hour after occurrence.

e. Provide updates between appropriate Emergency Response Facilities at least every 30 minutes.

3.

Radiological Assessment and Control a; Collect, analyze, document and trend radiological survey data.

b. Analyze plant radiological conditions and implement protective actions for site personnel in accordance with procedures.

c. Prepare and brief personnel for ~ctivities required in high radiation areas..

d. Monitor, track and document radiation exposure to maintenance, operations, and monitoring team personnel.

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Calculate dose projections based on sample results or monitor readings.

Identify appropriate protective action recommendations.

Perform core damage assessments in accordance with procedures. This objective will be demonstrated apart from.the main exercise and will be scheduled to meet NRC needs.

4.

Emergency Response Facilities

a. Staff and activate onsite Emergency Response Facilities within approximately 30 minutes of an Alert classification.

b. Staff and activate the Emergency Operations Facility within about an hour of the Site Area Emergency declaration.

c. Update status boards at least every 30 minutes.

d. Document field team activities in logs or on appropriate status boards.

e. Track and ~rioritize status of key in plant.jobs.

5.

Direction and Control

a. Command and control all Emergency Response Facilities in accordance with assigned functions..

b. Coordinate maintenance activities.

c. Take appropriate measures to secure emergency equipmerit, supplies, and support.

d. Dispatch field teams in accordance with procedures.

e. Direct and monitor field team actions.

f. Transfer command and control in accordance with the Si~e Emergency Pl an.

g. Perform accountability within approximately 30 minutes of the Alert classification.

h. Brief Emergency Response Facility staff approximately every 30 minutes on changes in plant status, emergency classification, field team progress, and offsite actions as appropriate.

i. Effectively cqordinate with state and local governments as appropriate.

j. Demonstrate reentry and recovery in accordance with procedures.

5.

Exercise Control

a. Allow adequate free play for players to demonstrate their capabilities.

b. Accurately assess performance of exercise players and controllers.