ML20040F340
| ML20040F340 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Dresden, Quad Cities, Zion, LaSalle, 05000000 |
| Issue date: | 01/27/1982 |
| From: | Delgeorge L COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. |
| To: | James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8202090096 | |
| Download: ML20040F340 (3) | |
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Subject:
Prompt Notification System k\\
Initial Operability Test
/ / ETTC-Dresden Station Units 1, 2, and 3; Quad Cities Station Units 1 and 2; Zion Station Units 1_and 2; LaSalle Station Units 1 and 2 NRC Docket Nos. 50-10/237/249, 50-254/265, 50-295/304,-and-50-373/374 References (1):
J. G. Keppler letter to Cordell Reed dated January 21, 1982 (2):
L. O. DelGeorge letter to J. G. Keppler dated January 15,~1982
Dear Mr. Keppler:
The purpose of this letter is to respond to the concern' raised in Reference (1) relative to the type of testing.to be performed to demonstrate the ~ operability of'the Prompt Notification System.(PNS) at Dresden, Quad Cities, Zion and LaSalle County Station.
After reviewing the enclosure to Reference (1) which describes an adequate initial testing program, it is our judgement that_the Commonwealth Edison initial testing program, which was discussed briefly in Reference ~ (2), conforms to the guidance provided.
A more definitive description of this program is enclosed
- to resolve your concern.
As described, that program includes both.a local actuation (growl test) of each siren, as well as a remote radio controlled initiation of all newly installed _ sirens.
This latter test will be conducted after completion of all sirens.
It is an integrated system operability test performed by initiating the radio control system from the location (s) specified in the emergency procedures.
This latter test will consist of a growl test (approximately 5 seconds).
This test will be conducted in accordance with a written procedure and the results_for each siren location documented.
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. In addition to this initial testing program further functional tests are being planned by the responsible state and local agencies.
The following represents our best assessment overview of future plans for the formal testir ; of the prompt notification systems (PNS) for Dresden, Quad Cities and Zion Stations.
There are two principal tests being planned at this point in cime:
A coverage effectiveness test and an administrative controls test.
The coverage effectiveness test will demonstrate that the actual siren sound levels are audiable within their projected coverage areas.
The administrative controls test will demonstrute the administrative procedures for the activation o f the PNS; this will include the use of the emergency broadcasting system and demonstration that the mobile elements o f the PNS are in-place and functional.
It is our understanding at present that these tests will be conducted by the State of Illinois and coordinated with other states and Federal Agencies as appropriate.
Current plans call for the coverage ef fectiveness tests to be performed in conjuction with the State of Illinois tornado awareness programs in March and April of this year; the administrative controls tests will be performed as part of the next full-scale exercise for each station.
These test plans have been discussed with Mr. W. Axelson of your staf f on January 25, 1982.
If you or your staff have any further concerns in this regard please contact us.
Very truly yours L. O. DelGeorge Director o f Nuclear Licensing Enclosure 3341N
Enclosure Test Procedure for Initial Testing o f Prompt Public Notification Systems 1.
As each siren installation is completed:
Growl test each siren as installation is completed.
2.
After all sirens are installed and local test is completed.
Initiate remote radio transmitters for 5 seconds and then reset.
(This inititates a growl test from the remote radio transmitters.)
Survey each siren location to verify that the operational counter at each location functioned.
Record new operation counter reading.
3.
Initiate corrective action for those units for which operational counters do not register an operation.
4.
Retest the units which failed from the remote location to verify proper operation.
Note:
Items 3 and 4 will be initiated immediately upon completion of items 1 and 2 and will be completed if required by June 1, 1982 (i.e.120 days a f ter February 1,1982).
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