ML18065A820
| ML18065A820 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palisades  |
| Issue date: | 07/17/1996 |
| From: | Smedley R CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.) |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9607230049 | |
| Download: ML18065A820 (5) | |
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consumers Power POW ERi Nii MICHlliAN"S PROliRESS Palisades Nuclear Plant: 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway, Covert, Ml 49043 July 17, 1996
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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 DOCKET 50-255 - LICENSE PPS.*20 - PALISADES PLANT
. 1996 PALISADES EMERGENCY EXERCISE SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES The attached is a description of the scope and. objectives for the October 22, 1996 Palisades Plant emergency exercise.
ShoulC;i you have any questions on the exercise, the contact individual with Consumers Power Company is: Norman K. Brott, Palisades Plant Emergency Exercise Coordinator, Palisades Nuclear Plant, 27780 Bl~e Star Highway, Covert, Ml 49043, (616) 764-2124.
SUMMARY
OF COMMITMENTS.
This ietter contains no new commitl'J'!ents and no revisions to existing commitments.
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Richard W. Smedley Manager, Licensing CC Administrator, Region Ill, USNRC NRC Resident Inspector - Palisades Attachment 9607230049 960717 PDR ADOCK 0500025.5 F
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ATTACHMENT CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PALISADES PLANT DOCKET 50-255 1996 PALISADES EMERGENCY EXERCISE SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES 3 Pages
I 1996 PALISADES EMERGENCY EXERCISE SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES SCOPE The 1996 Palisades Emergency Exercise is designed to meet exercise requirements specified in 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Section IV.F. The exercise will postulate events which would require activation of major portions of the Site Emergency Plan and response by State and local governments and will include participation by Allegan County, Berrien County, Van Buren County and the State of Michigan. The State of Michigan will demonstrate ingestion pathway planning for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Joint Public Information Center will be activated during the exercise.
OBJECTIVES The following objectives will be demonstrated as dictated by the exercise scenario.
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Assessment and Classification
- a.
Assess and classify posed conditions in accordance with Emergency Action Levels within fifteen minutes of being provided the* conditions which 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 notifications to State government, local government, and NRC on a routine fifteen minute basis or as mutually 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..~.
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- 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 activities required in high radiation areas.
- d.
Monitor, track and document radiation exposure to maintenance, operations, and monitoring team personnel.
- e.
Calculate dose projections based on sample results or monitor readings.
- f.
Identify appropriate protective action recommendations.
- g.
Perform environmental monitoring in accordance with procedures and as directed by the_ Controller.
- 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.
r Document field team activities in logs and on appropriate status boards.
- e.
Track and prioritize 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 ~easures to secure emergency equipment, supplies, and
- support.
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- d.
Dispatch field teams in accordance with procedures.
- e.
Direct and monitor field team actions.
- f.
Transfer Command and Control in accordance with the Site Emergency Plan.
- g.
Perform accountability within approximately 30 minutes of the Alert classification.
- h.
Control site access and site evacuation as directed.
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Brief Emergency Response Facility staffs approximately every 30 minutes on changes in plant status, emergency classification, field team progress, and offsite actions as appropriate.
- j.
Effectively coordinate with State and local governments as appropriate.
- k.
Demonstrate reentry and recovery in accordance with procedures.
- 6.
Exercise Control
- a.
Allow adequate free play for players to demonstrate their capabilities.
- b.
Accurately assess performance of exercise players and controllers.
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