ML20006B770
| ML20006B770 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 01/12/1990 |
| From: | Gordon Peterson Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Taylor J NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9002050337 | |
| Download: ML20006B770 (9) | |
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This is in further response to the Nuc1 car Regulatory Commission's (NRC)
November.17, 1989, memorandum requesting a status report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the readiness of the Scabrook Public Alert and Notification System (ANS), including the Vehicular Alert and Notification System (VANS) for the Massachusetts portion of the plume 5
emergency planning zone (EPZ). My initial response was sent to you on December 18, 1989.
Since that date, we have received updated information on the alert and notification system f or the Massachusetts portion of the Seabrook EPZ.
In the findings on offsite emergency preparedness for Seabrook Station that FEMA provided to the NRC on December 14, 1988 FEMA found that the
'Seabrook ANS design for the Massachusetts portion of the Seabrook plume EP3 met the design requirements of FEMA-REP-10.
FEMA's finding also stated that when the vehicular alert and notification system for the Massachusetts portion of the Seabrook EPZ was installed and operable, the plans and preparedness would be adequate to protect the health wd safety of the public living in the Massachusetts portion of the Mistook EPZ, by providing reasonable assurance that appropriate protectivt ineasures can be taken off site in the event of a radiological emergency and are y
capable of-being implemented.
As the enclosed January 3,1990, report prepared by the Regional Assistance Committee (RAC) Chairman f or Seabrook states, this condition has been -
met for the VANS in the Massachusetts portion of the EPZ and those parts of the Seabrook Plan for Massachusetts Communities (SPMC) covered by NUREG-0654/ FEMA-REP-1, Rev.,1, Supp.1, Evaluation Criterion E.4, are now adequate.
New Hampshire Yankea's Off site Response Organization has the capability to provide an alert signal and instructional message in the Massachusetts portion of the Seabrook pitane EPZ within the required time frames in FEMA REP-10 and NUREG-0654/ FEMA-REP-1, Rev.1, Appendix 3.
In addition, the FEMA Region 1 Director notified me on January 4,1990, of his revised interim evaluation of New Hampshire Yankee's of f site planning (Seabrook Plan f or Massachusetts Communities) and preparedness and his recommendation to issue a positive finding.
The capability of the VANS, along with New Hampshire's ANS, to directly alert the public will be confirmed by a telephone survey to be conducted following the integrated Seabrook ANS operational test currently scheduled for May 1990, and as always, I
FEMA will review the operability against FEMA-REP-10.
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System for the Seabrook Station in the State of Massachusetts.
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. 'Ihis memorandum ard attachment-l adecpate or inadeqaate for the Seabrtok ANS.for the Seabrook ANS in the State of l
.present my preliminary finding of adequate Massachusetts.
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'Ibere is insufficient data to make a finiing on evalua i
criteria N.1 at' this time.
NUREG-0654/n2%-REP-1. Rev.1, Supp.1, elemen Please see the attached report for details on New Hangshire Yankee's offsite Response organization's plannirg ard are M 5 mte.
'Ihere is insufficient data to make a firding on pr-naredness.evaluative criteria N.1 for New Hangshire Yankee-only insofar as telephone survey hus not been conducted.
of May 1990,' has been set for the ANS br Letion ard telephone FollcWing the ANS denenstration ard telephone survey, I will
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incorporate the telephone surviry results ard available operability survey.
data into my final findirg arx1 m-=dation for the Seabrook ANS.
the I confirm that New Hampshire Yankee's offsite Response organization h capability to provide an alert signal and instructional message in the i
frames in Mw.achusetts portion of the Seabrook Plume EPZ within the required t m FDA REP-10 and NUFIG-0654/FDR-REP-1, Rev.1, Apperdix 3.
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has I also confirm that New Ha:qpshiru Yanhec's offsite Response organizat o acceptable routine siren testing procedures.
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r'ollcuing is a cu:=ary of the repple: ental alert and natification procatares of New Harpchire Yankee (Mm'chusetts) for the Seabrook Plu::e EPA:
New Harpshire Yankee's Seabrook Plan for Mar,sachusetts ard reqaest for alert /nctification to the U.S. Coast Gaard (D7T) ard R ese two Federal the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (DCrr).ard jurirdiction for Agencies have the responsibility, authority,ir space in the vicinity effecting closures of navigable waters ard a of the Seabrook Station.
New Ha::pshire Yankee has provided specialized alert ard n:fdfication e:pi; rent to the deaf or hard of hearing. 21s agal;xnent is to be rtation utilized in confirming khether or rot the person needs tW assistance in the event protective. actions for the public are imple-2c New Hanpshire Yankee has offered ard provided, where they were acceptad, tone alert radies to schools, day care centers, nursing rentad.
ha::cm ncspitals, medical facilities, caq)grocrds, hotels ard rotels, New Harpchire Yankee has an and b e'.:/ esses with 50 or more employees.
agree.e.nt with the Npart:nent of the Interior, Parker River National Me Depart:nent of the Interior will provide Wildlife Refuge.
supple: ental route alertirg in the refuge area on Plum Islard.
N notes that the majority of the refuge is out. side the Plu:ne EPZ.
I am notire that this specialized alertirg eqaipment ard supplemental notification procetares are not a part of the prirary ANS.
I certify, to the best of my knculedge and belief, that the statements contained in this memorandum and attachment are t:ue ard accurate. My preliminary finding is that the Seabrook ANS for the State of Massachusetts is adequate.
206-487-4693 (or FTS 390-4693).
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E.3 ADD M CE Ctrzunities (SINC) describes the system for d4'winatirg instructions to the public relevant to information contained in the initial ard follow-up -ges received fran Seabn:ck Station. The SINC designates Radio Station WIXIk-FM (also WAV-AM) as the designated EBS Radio Station for notification Radio Station M is located in Haverhill, purposes.
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Ncra Haqpshire Yankee has made arrangements (letter of ocx::=itment) with Radio Station M.
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Assistance Ccranittee (RAC) Chairman has confirced that Padio Station M has adequate signal stg. to be picked up throughout the Massachusetts partion of the Seabrook Plume Se Seabrook FAC Chairman has confirmed that Radio EP2.
Station M has backup power. Radio Station M operates 24-hours-a-day. Radio Station WIXI performs a weekly test of l
the EBS signal generation.
New Hampshire Yankee has two dedicated links to Padio 3.Station WIXI: a TAX line ard TAX machine, and a dedicata:1 telephone. These dedicated circuits are located in the !M ORO EOC in Newirgton, New Hampshire. Radio Station WI1'T has the r==q equipaent to activate the tone-activated radios that l
have been distributed. Radio Station WIYr has the capability to record EBS -ges and broadcast such messages.
New Ham;nhize Yankee's offsite Responsa Organi::ation (!M ORO) has procedures for activation of the ANS. 'Ihe procedures 4.
address gaick-breaking situations ard situations when the !M ORO IDC is activated. Certain EBS massages have been reconied and are located at Radio Station M. The operational authority for public notification rests with the State of Massachusetts. Procedures are in place for requestire such L
authority.
In the event of a quick-breaking situation, 'Ihe Seabrcck 5.Station Short-Term Emerge. y Director will establish contact T
with Ma m chusetts officials and request authorization for activation of the ANS. Upon authorization, the Seabrook Station Short-7tra Director will contact the NHY ORO IDC l
Contact (two persons in 24-hour-a-day positions) ard reqaest l
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Station WIXI ard request EBS activation. The IDC Contact will i
activate the VANS prior to EBS activation.
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Response Director will establish contact with Massachusetts
'g officials and regaest authorization to activate the N E.
Upon authorization, he vill direct the Public Notification Cberdina-tor to activate the Ns and issue the appropriate EES wmge.
Be Public Notification Coordinator will direct the Ctrx:unication Coordinator to activate the VNG.
he SIMO calls for the EBS messages to be broadcast three 7.times cx:r.secutively and at 15-minute intervals thereafter until further notice. EBS messages will be tonitored by the !M ORO IDC, Media Center, and Joint hiephone Information Center.
2e SINC specifies the organizations, and individuals with-1.
E.4 ADIQUATE in thoco organizations, who are regssible for activating the NG. Administrative means exist to ensure a 24-hour response
< aphility for notification and activation of the NG.
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Se SINC procedares specify the steps to be employed to activate the NG. We SINC refers to the siren system as the VNis. We primry VNG activation and nul point is the Im ORO DOC. he backup activation and control point is the VN?S operators. In the event of a fast-breaking emergen y, the IDC Centact can activate the VANS. S e current administrative and physical means meet the 15-minute design objectives of 1 min 0654/IU R-REP-1, Rev. 1.
New Hampshire Yankee's IDR REP-10 and IUR REP-10 Adde:dum 3.
reports have been reviewed by ERC International, a FDR technical assistance cantractor. Se Saabrook RAC Chairman has reviewed the contractor's draft report, titled "Seabrook Station Site-Specific Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness Alert and Notification System Quality Assurance Verification," and concurs with the finding that the Seabrook Station Public ANS Design does meet the specific design regairiments of IDR REP-10.
Se VNG system consists of 16 VN5 vehicles located at six 4.
VANS staging areas throughout or near the Massachusetts portion of the Seabrook Plume EPZ. FD % nctes that a VANS vehicle will be deployed to a satellite staging area during the weekends and holidays frun May 15 to Sepramhar 15.
D.1 ring this portion of the year, the 16 VNG vehicles will be deployed at 7 V7JG staging areas.
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Bere are 22 VME vehicles. Se SINC indicates that 16 VNG vehicles will be at duty stations (VANS staging areas), 4 VME vehicles will be held as backup c Phility (at Seabrook Station), and 2 VME vehiclcs will be==1 to be unavailable because of periodic raintenance.
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New Haupshire Yankee will staff each VME shift with 20 6.drivcrc and one supervisor. Se 20 drivers will be assigned l
bf the supervisor to ensure that one driver per VAN vehicle is always at each staging area. New AW Yankee will have personnel to staff fcur shifts, each with 20 drivers and one supervisor, to ensure continucus 24-hour operation.
'Ihcre are two shifts of personnel at the VME staging areas on a 24-hour a day basis. In addition to the 16 drivers per shift, Nea Yankee will assign eight backup drivers to each Ha W.
shift. 'Jhey will perform other functicos at Seabrook Station until activated to perform their backup role as VANS drivers.
'Ibe VNG system was operational effective January 3,1990, i
B e Seabrook RAC O mir m n has verified the existence and.
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configuration of the 22 VMIS vehicles and adegaacy of the six VRIS staging areas (seven in summer).
'Ibne Alert Radios have been offered, and provided when B.
accepted, to institutions, special needs facilities, and special needs persons. m ese tone alert radios will be activated by a signal broadcast by Radio Station WLYT. Rese tone alert radios are a supplemental system to the primry siren system.
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Means of alerting boaters in offshore waters will be provided by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Se State of New hW has an a s a--t with the USCG stating that the v
State will request the establishment of a m rine safety zone.
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notices to mariners bra d - t over mariner radio channels. By a isit with New F=ps: hire Yankee, the State of New v
Ha = hh e regaests such marine alerting and notification by the USCG for the offshore waters in the Seabrook Plume EPZ.
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Federal Aviation Administratico (U.S. DepaxL dit of Transportation) for the establishment of an air space By a s.nire_nt restriction and the notificaticn of airt: raft.
v with New Hampshire Yankme, the State of New Hampshire requests such alerting ard notification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Adninistration for the Seabrook Plume EPZ.
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of the Interior, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. He Department of Intarier will provide supplemerfA route alerting in the refuge area on Plum Islard.
FINA rotes that the majority of the refuge is outside the Plume EPZ.
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F.1 ADKUATE system frun the licensee's facilities to the M Oro Irc.
l me M OIC IDC is staffed with M Offsite Response IEC I
Bis position is staffed by two persons per shift.
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'Ihe M Offsite Resperise IDC Contact is staffed on a 24-hour-a-day basis. Bern are three shifts of personnel that staff the EOC on a 24-hour-a-day basis.
Both cxrnanications systes are not subject to pree::ption 2.for 1cuer priority purposes or for failure due to traffic i
cuerloading. Se primary and secordary systes do not have a cxznon failure node urder adverse envinus= Ental conditions.
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N.1 No EDIDING public will be confirmed by a talephone survey to be corduct-i Ec ed folicwirg an operational test to be held in May 1990.
operational test shall include the activation of the VANS siren system.
Operational data fran the system-wide silent test routine 2.is not available at this time.
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A minimma of six syste-wide silent tests will be t
conducted in conjunction with VANS deployment drills every 4
month. 2e drill program for the silent test routine was initiated in January 1990.
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Se silent test routine will involve the M IDC Contact Point ard the 16 VANS. Se 16 VANS will be deployed from the VANS stagirg areas to the VANS accostical locations. Se EOC Contact Point will send a test sicyn1 ard perform a roll call to determine whether each of the VANS vehicles received the test signal.
Appropriate d-rttation for the silent tests will be 5.developed ard will serve as a basis for the report on oper-ability percentage achieved. M will submit an annual report on alert and notification tests, operability percentage, etc., to FDR (Annual latter of Certification).
New HaWre Yankee has cczamitted itself to a series of N.2 ADEUATE 1.cxznunications drills that will test the linkages frca Seabrook Station to the M ORO EOC, ard frun the M OID EOC to the VANS staging areas ard VANS acoustical locations.
New Ha::pshire Yankee began its ocramunications drill 2.
program in January 1990.
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FD% notes that a rore canplete description of New Ha::p-shire Yankee's drill prcgram can be found in FD%'s report, L
Paview and Evaluation of the Seabrook Plan for Pechusetts Cctrunities (Wh 1988), Planning Standard N.
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New H2LW Yankee has cxanitted itself to develop exercise socnarios that will provide conditions to test the decision ard implementation chain for NE activation.
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New Harpshirs Yankee adagaately d==r-Lated its capabilities to activate the MS in the 1988 TI2% Craded b:ercise for Seabrook Station.
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New Hampshire Yankee has oczanitted itself to a process for ervaluating r+<.arver's ard participants' - Ests concerning ANS performance.
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New Hagshire Yankee has demonstrated its ability to establish a managemert; control system for resolution of planning ard prepars' mess issues.
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