ML20004B655
| ML20004B655 | |
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| Site: | 07001308, 07200001 |
| Issue date: | 05/15/1981 |
| From: | Dawson D GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. |
| To: | Cunningham R NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| References | |
| DMD-547, NUDOCS 8105290230 | |
| Download: ML20004B655 (5) | |
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L"qT1lIl CORRESPONDENCE GEN ER AL h ELECTRIC
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MAY 2 61981 2' Docket No. 72-1 1-
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RESPONSE TO NRC REQUEST FOR INFORMATION r_e EMERGENCY'~ UlljiGN '
Gentlemen:
On May 8, 1981, Dr. Tom Clark of your staff called to request that we provide a discussion of emergency training plans and activities carrieo on at Morris Operation as reflected in the #adiologie:I Emergency.:I:n for Norris Operation, NED0-21894, in relation to the content of 10CFR50, Appendix E. Section IV-F, "Jraining." The following discussion is in response to his request:
Emer encu Connecuences and Reevonse Recw' red In general, Apperdix E is concerned with an emergency at a reactor requiring the involvement of many segments of an emergency structure, including public agencies at Federal, State and local level who might be involved in evacuation or other action within the Emergency Protection
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Zone (EPZ). This concern is in stark contrast to the emer-gency spectrum at Morris Operation (REP 4.2) where there is no off-site impact for any credible accident or other l
emergency. Although emergencies at Morris Operation would not require the complex response nor the large emergency force contemplated by Appendix E, each element of " Contents of Emergency Plan" of Appendix E is addressed in General I
Electric's license application as required by 10CFR72.19.
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GENERAL $ ELECTRIC There are two elements that constitute the principal basis for implementing radiological emergency training at Morris Operation. These elements are the limited nature of consequences from credible emergencies (REP 4.2 through 4.2.8) and the small staff required to safely and efficiently operate an ISFSI (REP 5.2, 5.2.3 and 5.2.4).
The nature of the consequences from credible accidents or other emergencies at Morris Operation limits the scooe of specialized emergency training required i
for operating and management personnel as well as for off-site support personnel. The small staff requirements of Morris Operation precludes the use of specialized emer-gency teams, as listed in Appendix E,and the limited consequences make such specialization unnecessary.
scecialized T~cinina Melvitu and Cateocries or Emerceneu Persem*.et All essential functions of the categories _of emergency personnel, contained in Appendix E, IV c are perfonned at14 orris Operation.
The Emergency Brigade (REP 5.2.3) puforms the functions of radiological monitoring (c.), fire fighting (d), damage control and repair (e.), first aid and rescue teams (f).
Emergency Brigade training is an integral part of operator training as described in Attachment F to the applicant's amended application for license renewal under 10CFR72 dated January 12, 1981. This training is on-geing and includes drills and exercises as well as classroom work.
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shift supervisors (REP 6.2) and the Emergency Task Force (REP Chapter 2 and 55.2.4).
Shift supervisors are pro-vided with special instructions regarding emergencies.
These instructions, located in the Control Room, include lists of telephone numbers, copies of emergency plans, copies of Morris Operating Instructions, etc. Shift super-visors are fully qualified as operators and are the most experienced of ooerations personnel. They are well qualified to undertake the Emergency Coordinator responsibilities in an emergency (a.).
The Emergency Coordinator and Emergency Brigade are supported by the Emergency Task Force. Members of the task force are specialists or managers of specific activities and their emergency duties parallel their normal duties.
For example, the Senior Engineer - Licensing & Radiological Safety (REP 5.2.4.6) provides radiological expertise and analyses l
In the following discussion each category of emergency personnel contained 6
in IV-F 'are identified by letter reference to IV-F, notated (a.), (b.)', etc.
GENER AL $ ELECTRIC during an emergency.
The Manager - tiorris Operation may act as Emergency Coor-dinator (REP 5.2.1) or delegate these duties to another.
~ In either case, he is advised by the Emergency Task Force and directs overall operation of the facility during an emergency. He participates in emergency drills and exer-cises at Morris Operation. He is actively involved in on-going coordination with the local Emergency Se vices and Disaster Agency, local law enforcement agencies and other aspects of emergency planning, as well as having attended classes in radiation safety and other emergency-oriented training.
Medical support personnel and se.,Jrity personnel have re-
"ceived specialized radiological training :nd other training as describc'Jn our response to questions dated March 18. 1981; see response to question 6.
Support personnel from the Division's headquarters in San Jose would be working within their speciality and do not require special training or in-struction other than a situation briefing upon arrival at
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In summary, the initial training required for emergency -
response at Morris Operation is covered by existing training programs and is integrated in the training and certification program required by 10CFR72, including periodic retraining i
requirements.
Trainin: Avaitchie to Local Service Personnel Training is offered and provided to local service and law enforcement personnel as noted in our response to questions i
dated March 18, 1981; see response to question 6.
Local news media personnel hav2 frequently visited the site and such visits are encouraged.
Exercise ar.i Dritic The " full scale" exercises discussed in Appendix E, IV-F, j
i 1, 2 and 3 are applicable to nuclear power plants. We know of no reason to apply these full scale exercise re-quirements to an ISFSI. The very limited consequences and the small controlled area EPZ make it unnecessary to do so. However, liaison is maintained among local and State emergency agencies.
j-Adequate emergency exercises and drills are conducted as discussed in REP 8.1.
Communicition links are tested daily.
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Main::inin: E~ercenou =~ecaredness and =ecovers The plan for maintaining emergency preparedness is
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A recovery plan is in effect (REP-Appendix 3).
Distances to S eci'ic Su== r: Services Approximate mileage between Morris Operation and off-site support services are as follows:*
Glenwood Medical Group
.. 20 miles St. Joseph's Hospital
.. 20 miles University of Chicago Hospital 55 miles Coal City (fire and rescue) 8 miles Murray & Trettel
.. 60 miles Ple&se call H. Rogers (408*925-6496) cr C. Herrington (408*925-6385) of this office if there are questions regarding this response or other aspects of emergency planning at Morris Operation.
Respectfully, GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY W
D.M. Dawson, Manager Licensing & Transportation DMD:HAR:bn I
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ATTACHED SERVICE LIST IN NRC PROCEEDING DOCKET NO. 70-1308 LICENSI SNM 1265 Enclosed please find a copy of the following document, which General Electric recently filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission:
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