ML19350E711

Transportation Emergency Plan for Spent Fuel Svcs Operation

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S2ptember 1980 NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER ts' This plan was prepared by General Electric Company solely for use by General Electric in the operations of its Spent Fuel Services Operation.

General Electric assumes no responsibility for ' liability or damage which may result f' tom any other use of the information disclosed in this plan.

The information contained in this plan is believed to be an accurate and true representation of the facts known, obtained by or provided to General Electric at the time this plan was prepared.

General Electric Company and the individual contributors to this plan make no express or implied warranty of accuracy, com-pleteness or usefulness of the _information contained in this plan with respect to any change of f act or law set forth therein, whether material or otherwise, and General Electric Company makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the 9

information contained in this plan, other than for its use by General Electric or that the use of any information disclosed in this plan may not infringe privately owned rights including patent rights.

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SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY l-1 1.1 Scope 1-1 1.2 Applicability 1-1 1.2.1 Cond itions for Response 1-1 1.3 Emergency Plan Relationships 1-3 2.

DEFINITIONS 2-1 3.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE CONCEPTS 3-1 3.1 Introduction 3-1 3.2 Emergency Conditions 3-1 3.3 Anticiasted Interaction among Emergency Agencies and Private Parties 3-1 3.3.1 ' Agencies and Parties 3-2 3.3.2 Anticipated Contacts and Involvement 3-3 3.3.3 Assumed Emergency Activities 3-3 3.4 General Electric Response 3-4 4

ORCANIZATIONAL ASSICNMENTS 4-1 g2.,

4.1 Plan Implementation 4-1 2].'" '

4.1.1 Authority to Declare Transportation Emergency 4-1 4.1.2 Procedures and Instructions 4-1 7,9 -

4.2 Emergency Response Team Formation 4-2 ld 4.2.1 Response Team Staff 4-2 7-9 4.2.2 Response Team Leader 4-2 6

4.3 Morris Operation Staff Emergency Assignments 4-2

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4.3.2 Manager - Plant Operations 4-2 6-4.3.3 Senior Engineer - Licensing and Radiological Safety 4-3 g,., -

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PREPARATORY MEASURES 5-1 f;1Tc 1 5.1 Introduction 5-1 p'Eg 5. 2-Emergency Facilities and Supplies 5-1 y?:

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5.4.1 Governmental Agency Coordination 5-2 7.;

5.4.2 Shipper and Carrier Coordination 5-3

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RESPONSE MEASURES 6-1 6.1 Notification of Emergency 6-1 6.2 Assessment of Emergency 6-1 6.2.1 Notification of Government Agencies 6-2 6.3 Activation of Emergency Organization 6-2

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6.4.2 Assessment at Site 6-3 6.4.3 Communication Methods 6.4.4 Transportation' 6-3

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Government Agencies 6.5 Recovery Plan 6-3 6.6 Public Information Release 6-4 6-4 i

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SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY 1.1 SCOPE 4

This emergency plan describes arrangements established by General Electric to i

respond to transportation emergencies involving irradiated nuclear fuel, nuclear waste, and previously used (contaminated) shipping casks, as hereafter described.

Response may include recovery f ram the emergency and continued movement of the shipment.

Instructions and procedures to implement this plan are established and maintained by General Electric's Spent Fuel Services Operation (SFS0), with principal responsibility for implementation assigned. to the Manager - Morris Operation, Morris, Illinois.

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gencies involving shipments of radioactive material related to Morris Operation activities and shipments that use the IF-300 shipping casks owned by General

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This plan will be implemented to pr' ovide response to trar.4pertation emergencies

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YES IS GE THE no SHIPPER OR OWNER?

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other entities to furnish or receive such mutual aid during transporta-tion emergencies as may be agreed upon.

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Conditions other than a, b, or e above, when specifically approved by Manager - SFSO.

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The relationships among emergency plans are shown T-in Figure 1-2.

These plans are supported by written procedures and training activities. Where feasible, training and emergency procedures for the different plans may be integrated; e.g., radiological emergency procedures may include both on-site and off-site (transportation) emergencies.

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channels may be established when practical with equivalent entities along trans-I portation routes when General Electric is the shipper of irradiated fuel or F) nuclear waste, in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations.

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DEFINITIONS This Section contains definitions of terms that relate to the transport of irradiated fuel and nuclear waste and the casks used for this purpose, as used in and applicable to this plan.

Emergency Site.

The immediate site of an accident or other emergency and the vicinity as might be directly affected by the emergency or its consequences; taken as a radius of 300 ft from the cask for the purpose of this plan.

Emergency Area.

An area surrounding the emergency site that might be affected by radiological consequences of the emergency; taken as an area of one-half mile radius from the cask for the purpose of this plan.*

Cask. A containct expressly designed to contain irradiated fuel or nuclear waste during transport by rail, road, or water.

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An increasing or decreasing scale of response effort; the f3 adjustment of the scope of efforts to mitigate or control an emergency in response fh to.a changing emergency situation.

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Excess Radiation Emission. Radiation levels that exceed anticipated background

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Any radioactive material that has no apparent beneficial use.

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Response action taken by General Electric or officials I

the site in the eve'nt of a transportation emergency as an interim action at not necessarily dictated by available information, but considered to be prudent.

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A situation that may cause or threaten to cause radiation 1 %-.

exposure to workers or the public that exceeds regulatory limits or that may

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Recovery. Actior.s taken af ter mitigation of an emergency to return the situa-tion to normal; e.g., retrieval of a cask displaced from its vehicle, reloading

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One or more persons trained and designated to respond to a transportation emergency as directed by appropriate management.

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The detection of excess radiation emission from the shipping package, for whatever cause, between points of origin and termination may constitute a transportation emergency.

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This plan describes the response planned by SFSO to a transportation emergency involving shipments of irradiated fuel or nucicar waste, or contaminated casks previously used for shipment of such materials, including efforts to fa*cilitate the recovery and continued movement of the shipment; conditions and circumstance i

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The conditions which may exist in a transportation emergency will vary with the mode of transportation; the location; the time of day and season of the

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Since precise conditions at an emergency site cannot be defined in advance,

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private parties involved in transporting radioactive materials were incomplete

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Other components of General Electric may have equivalent plans.

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agencies may, when adopted, require a revision of this plan.

For the purpose of the development of this plan, the following contacts and involvements among governmental agencies and private parties in a transporta-tion emergency involving irradiated fuel, radioactive waste, or contaminated shipping casks are assumed.

The involvement of General Electric described herein will be in accordance with the conditions for response stated in Subsection 1.2.1 and diagrammed in Figure 1-1.

3.3.1 Agencies and Parties The governmental agencies involved are assumed to be as follows:

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DOE radiation assistance plan (RAP) teams.

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Private parties involved include the shipper, which may be General Electric, and the carrier. When not the shipper, General Electric may be involved under other conditions described in Subsection 1.2.1.

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Local Agency Notification.

Shortly a fter an accident or other emer-gency occurs, local agencies are notified by a law enforcement officer, an observer such as a motorist, or the crew

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Officer on Site.

If a police officer (local police, sheriff, or State h

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State and Federa,1 Agency Notification.

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The following activities are assumed for planning purposes:

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assessment would be performed, which may include preliminary radiation d

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Any of the ageceies or parties may request General Electric assistance.

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a revised assessment would be made.

Federal agencies and private parties may also be involved in this assessment, as appropriate.

It is assumed that a State official would be empowered to direct measures to assure public health and safety.

The response at the site would be adjusted to meet the severity of the emergency.

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If General Electric is involved in a capacity other than shipper, its participation would be phased out as appropriate.

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The recovery phase may include loading the cask aboard a new vehicle for resumption of transport, as well as related activities (repair Py r"%

of railroad roadbed or highway surfaces, etc.).

Local agency response jsI[k would taper off as these activities are completed.

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The General Electric response requires trained personnel who can be rapidly b r^ :.;

formed into an RT under the direction of a team leader to provide assistance

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The SFSO plan, which is detailed in the following sections, includes a

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ORGANIZATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

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4.1 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

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Authority for the implementation of this plan is delegated to Mrnager - Morris

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Authority to Declare Transportation Emergency 4.1.1 i

Authority to declare a transportation emergency is delegated to the Manager -

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4.1.2 Procedures and Instructions 1.

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4.2.1 Response Team Staff An emergency response team (response team, or RT) shall be formed of personnel F

selected from the technical staffs at Morris Operation and, where required, from other functions of SFSO located in Sun Jose, California.

These personnel are designated as permanent members of the RT staff.

Individual members of the RT staff will then be selected for RT duty according to the respor.se L'

requirements of a specific emergency.

It is the responsibility of all per-7 manent members of the RT staff to be familiar with the provisions of this plan and supporting procedures and instructions, as applicable to their assignments.

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The Response Team Leader (RTL) is designated by the Emergency Coordinator (EC)

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~7' cession list, Table 4-1, shall be applicable if Manager - Morris Operation is ff

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If' the' notification of an emergency is received during shift dN?

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Supervisor on duty acts as the EC until relieved by the Manager - Morris Opera-g:

tion (or successor) to receive and record incoming messages regarding the emergency.

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relieved of these specisi duties by the EC.

4.3.3 Senior Engineer - Licensing and Radiological Safety The Senior Engineer - Licensing & Radiological Safety shall advise the EC on matters concerning environmental effects and radiological safety measures.

The Senior Engineer may consult with other specialists within the Company tegarding the emergency, as required. The Senior Engineer may advise and con-g sult with appropriate agencies (Federal, State, etc.) regarding technical matters.

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adv.se tue EC on all metters pertaining to the packaging and the transporta-tion of radioactive materials.

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Such support and assistance may include:

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PREPARATORY MEASURES

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Emergency response includes.both preparatory and response measures. Prepara-tory measures described in this section include RT staff training and accumula-

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gency responsibilities. Response measures are those actions taken when an emergency occurs (Section 6).

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5.2.1 Emergency control Center An Emergency Control Center (ECC) may be established at Morris Operation wben

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One or more emergency chests or kits for field use shall be available with equip-2 jggi{

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5) emergency. Additional equipment and supplies will be added, as detennined by r,

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chests and'-kits shall be inspected periodically for content and serviceability.

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actions become known, additional equipment and supply needs may be identified.

These requirements will be coordinated through the ECC at Morris Operation; the EC or his delegate will make appropriate arrangements. Depending on the t

need, a coordinator may be appointed in San Jose by Manager - SFSO to coordinate and expedite response frem San Jose.

The RTL is authorized to procure services

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Two kinds of response are planned in the event of a transportation emergency a

headquarters action at Morris Operation and field action at the emergency site.

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emergencies at the Morris site. However, periodic reviews of transportation emergency plans, procedures, and tentative assignments shall be conducted, with g

appropriate review of equipment and techniques.

A periodic drill shall be con-ducted to test preparedness to the point of an RT ready to leave the Morris Operation site. Training and retraining activities and drills shall be docu-

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The SFSO shall prepare and promulgate instructions and other information to h[>

governmental agencies, shippers, and carriers to facilitate planning by these I

e1tities, and to facilitate coordination with General Electric in a transporta-iina;.

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. Provide a contact (name) at Morris Operation. 3r additional information.

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regional offices, State and local agencies will be selected according to the routing of shipments.**

Preparatory information shall be reviewed at the initiation of a shipping cam-paign, and periodically corrected when required (telephone numbers, etc.).

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(e.g., barge, ship), when a specific method has been selected.

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Agency and some other agencies had not been clarified.

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6.1 NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY

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facilitate rapid recording of information and timely notification o'f personnel.

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These instructions shall be furnished to those reporting to Manager - Morris Operation, Operations Supervisors, secretaries, and security officers.

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local agencies at the site.

Communication channels to State and Feded agencies, the shipper, and the carrier will be established.

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Notification shall include a description of the om.rc..;.:

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and required information. The EC shall establi=h arrangements to keep these agencies appraised of the RT activities and plan changes as they occur.

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b and information to assist the RTL.

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Upon arrival at the scene, the RTL shall, upon approval by responsible State Government emergency officials on site, take such actions as necessary to form a comprehensive assessment of the situation.* As soon as practical, he shall advise the EC of his assessment.

J, The RTL shall formulate his action plan as based on his on-site assessment.

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Emergency communications, including use of military or amateur radio services will be used when apprcpeiste and available.

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with appropriate Government agencies by the EC when required.

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l When deemed appropriate by the EC in consultation with the RTL, a plan shall be formulated to accomplish recovery. This might include retrieval of the cask or other materials and resumption of transport, or other such activity as may be appropriate to the circumstances. The EC will decide when to terminate General Electric activity at the site, advising Manager - SFSO of this actio.

6.6 PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE Information shall be released to the news media in accordance with instructions and procedures approved by General Manager - NF&SD.

These instructions and procedures shall provide for coordination with local, State, and Federal. agencies, and will include provisions for expediting release approval to assure timely ~

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INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES LIST The following instructions and procedures are maintained to support and imple-ment this plan.

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Initial Action Upon Notification of a Transportation Emergency 2.

Response Team Preparation 3.

Emergency Site Guidelines he 4.

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