ML19081A086

M190320: Scheduling Note and Slides - Meeting with the Organization of Agreement States and the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (Public)

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SCHEDULING NOTE MEETING WITH THE ORGANIZATION OF AGREEMENT STATES (OAS) AND THE CONFERENCE OF RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM DIRECTORS (CRCPD) (Public Meeting)

To inform the Commission of radioactive materials policy and regulatory issues of interest to the States.

March 20, 2019 Time: 10:00 a.m.

Approx. 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> Commissioners' Conference Room, 1st Floor OWFN

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Presentation OAS and CRCPD Leadership:

Jennifer Opila, Director, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (OAS Chair)

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National Materials Program / OIG Audit Terry Derstine, Radiation Protection Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (OAS Chair-Elect)

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OAS Perspectives on Financial Assurance David Turberville, Director, Office of Radiation Control, Alabama Department of Public Health (OAS Past Chair)

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The Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program Jeff Semancik, Director, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Radiation Division (CRCPD Chair-Elect)

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CRCPD On-Going Activities CRCPD Accomplishments CRCPD Vision for the Next Year 60 mins.*

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Commission Q & A 50 mins.

Discussion - Wrap-up 5 mins.

• For presentation only and does not include time for Commission questions and answers 2

Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD)

Board Brief to NRC Commissioners Jeff Semancik Chair-Elect CRCPD March 20, 2019

Topics

• Collaboration successes

• Offsite Emergency Preparedness for Decommissioned and Next Generation Reactors

• Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Program

Collaboration Successes

• CLIA Letter

• Non-military radium MOU with EPA

• Training Support

Offsite Emergency Preparedness for Decommissioned and Next

. Generation Reactors

CRCPD supports graded* approach to offsite EP

• Recognize Emergency Preparedness (EP) represents a significant cost and resource driver

• Support integration of Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) organization into an all-hazards Incident Command Structure {ICS)

• Degree of safety should be commensurate with risk

• The public helps define acceptable risk

• Do not expect EP to be supported at same level as with operating light water reactors (LWRs)

Myopic focus on EPZ size should not overly drive all other EP requirements

• Special and unique hazards require unique response capabilities/preparedness

• General All-Hazards capabilities are not sufficient to address potential radiological hazards

• ORO radiological capabilities require licensee support

• Other funding is challenged

• Next generation reactors may have unique and unfamiliar hazards (different chemical hazards, source terms, etc.)

• Due to the loss of experienced Offsite Response Organization (ORO) personnel, additional support will be required to respond to radiological events

• Homeland security response capabilities are not wholly consistent with those required for nuclear power plant (NPP) response

NPP preparedness is a public confidence issue

• Despite analytical calculations, the public expects a "trust but verify" approach should any accident occur at a NPP

• At a minimum, sampling and analysis of any offsite release would be expected

• History has taught us that physics has a better imagination than designers (Salem ATWS, Browns Ferry, TMI, Fukushima, etc.)

• Licensees should provide support for offsite preparedness as part of their obligation to local communities

State and Local stakeholders should have mean i ngfu I in put

• All events are local - Municipalities must deal with impacts

• CRCPD can provide consensus input and local insights

• Experience in coordination and outreach from Naval Nuclear Power Program and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSls)

• ROSS offers opportunity for state/locals to provide mutual aid and support to control costs

• Meaningful engagement minimizes potential for alternate strategies L

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ROSS

• During Radiological Incidents: SME Demand>> SME Resources

• Radiological Operations Support Specialist {ROSS)

• Joint NNSA - FEMA - CRCPD effort

• State/Local SME {FEMA-typed) asset

• Translate between local and federal response organizations

• Technical Interpreter, - Incident Commander's Health Physicist

• Provide the expertise necessary to clearly explain the implications of modeling, measurement, and analysis methods as well as, health risks and hazards existing during a radiological incident

• Prepared for diverse radiological events

Building the ROSS Cadre

• Over 100 trained since 2016

• Many ROSS are retired or private sector SM Es

• Qualification requires exercise participation as ROSS

• Vibrant Response {IND)

• Silent Thunder {RDD)

• Cobalt Magnet {RTG)

• NPP and CRC exercises

• Southern Exposure

• Duane Arnold

• Millstone (including CRCs)

• Pilgrim Roglon IV

Flexible, Cost-Effective Enhancement to REP

• Incorporating ROSS volunteers into Rad Emergency planning provides a simple and cost effective enhancement to preparedness.

• Effective and flexible alternative to leverage additional radiological SM Es

• State response procedures should incorporate guidance for requesting and activating ROSS

• Cadre management handled by the FEMA-ROSS steering committee

• ROSS are being successfully used in graded exercises

Support for ROSS Program

• Incorporate in Emergency Response Plans

• Exercise Support for ROSS

• Credentialing

• Access to training and tools for non-government ROSS

• Encourage the opportunity

• Questions:

• William.lrwin@vermont.gov

• Represents the CRCPD on the ROSS Steering Committee