ML18102A482
| ML18102A482 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem, Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 10/11/1996 |
| From: | Keimig R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| To: | Eliason L Public Service Enterprise Group |
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| NUDOCS 9610290006 | |
| Download: ML18102A482 (5) | |
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Mr. Leon R. Eliason Chief Nuclear Officer & President Nuclear Business Unit Public Service Electric and Gas Company P. 0. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038 October 11, 1996
SUBJECT:
F~DERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FINAL REPORT OF THE MAY 29, 1996, FULL-PARTICIPATION EXERCISE AT SALEM/HOPE CREEK
Dear Mr. Eliason:
Enclosed is a letter from Ms. Lynn G. Canton, Regional Director for FEMA Region II, dated September 27, 1996, transmitting the final exercise report for the May 29, 1996, full-participation exercise at the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station.
There were no deficiencies identified during the exercise, and FEMA has concluded that off-site emergency preparedness is adequate to protect the health and safety of the public.
However, five Areas Requiring Corrective Action (ARCAs) we.re identified. We request that your staff assist the appropriate off-site officials, where possible, to resolve the identified ARCAs prior to the next full-participation exercise, if this has not already been done.
No response to this letter is required. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at (610) 337-5255.
Docket Nos. 50-354; 50-272; 50-311 Sincerely, ORIGIN.AL SIGNED BY:
Richard R. Keimig, Chief Emergency Preparedness and Safeguards Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure:
FEMA Letter dated September 27, 1996 and Exercise Report 9610290006 961011 PDR ADOCK 05000272 F
Mr. Leon R. Eliason 2
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L. Storz, Senior Vice President - Nuclear Operations E. Simpson, Senior Vice President - Nuclear Engineering E. Salowitz, Director - Nuclear Business Support C. Schaefer, External Operations - Nuclear, Delmarva Power & Light Co.
M. Bezilla, General Manager - Hope Creek Operations D. Garchow, General Manager - Salem Operations J. Benjamin, Director - Quality Assurance & Nuclear Safety Review D. Powell, Manager, Licensing and Regulation R. Kankus, Joint Owner Affairs A. Tapert, Program Administrator R. Fryling, Jr., Esquire M. Wetterhahn, Esquire P. MacFarland Goelz, Manager, Joint Generation Atlantic Electric Consumer Advocate, Office of Consumer Advocate William Conklin, Public Safety Consultant, Lower Alloways Creek Township Public Service Commission of Maryland State of New Jersey State of Delaware
Mr. Leon R. Eliason Distribution w/encl:
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Kay Gallagher, DRP L. Nicholson, DRP S. Barber, DRP G. Kelly, DRS N. Della Greca, DRS NRC Resident Inspector L. Olshan, NRR W. Dean, OEDO D. Jaffe, Project Manager, NRR J. Stolz, PDl-2, NRR M. Callahan, OCA Inspection Program Branch, NRR (IPAS)
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Region II 26 Federal Pla7.a, Room 1337 New York, NY 10278-0002 Mr. Hubert J. Miller, Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC Region I 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415
Dear Mr. Miller:
SEP 21 1996 Enclosed is a copy of the final exercise report 'for the May 29, 1996, full-participation Plume Exposure Pathway joint exercise of the offsite radiological emergency response plans specific to the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Power Station.
The State of New Jersey, as well as Salem and Cumberland Counties of New Jersey participated in this exercise.
The final exercise report was prepared _by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II staff. A copy of this report will be forwarded to the State of New Jersey by FEMA Region II.
There were no Deficiencies and five Areas Requiring Corrective Action identified during the May 29, 1996, exercise.
FEMA Region II staff will monitor the status of corrective actions.
Based on the results of the May 29, 1996, exercise it has been determined that the offsite radiological emergency response plans for the State of New Jersey, and the affected local jurisdictions, specific to the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Power Station Site, can be implemented and are adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken offsite to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency at the site.
- e If there are any questions, please cont.act Stanley Mcintosh, FEMA Region II Regional Assistance Conunittee Chairperson, at (212) 225-7204.
.e_ Lynn G. Canton Regional Director cc: Ihor W. Husar, FEMA Headquarters Thomas T. Martin, NRC Headquarters Enclosure