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Forwards Info Re Completion & Testing of Facility Early Warning Alert Sys
ML20041B145
Person / Time
Site: Fort Saint Vrain Xcel Energy icon.png
Issue date: 02/05/1982
From: Warembourg D
PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF COLORADO
To: Jay Collins
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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RTR-NUREG-0654, RTR-NUREG-654 P-82031, NUDOCS 8202230323
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February 5, 1982 s @ 9N Fort St. Vrain Unit #1 L_ ~~~ P-82031 i Mr. John Collins Regional Administrator, Region IV U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plua Drive, Suite 1000 Arlington, Texas 76012

SUBJECT:

Fort St. Vrain Early Warning Alert System

Dear Mr. Collins:

We have completed the installati$n of our Early Warning System (EWS). The attachment to this letter describes the system we have installed, the tests which have been conducted, our plans for implementing the system when needed, and our plans for future testing in accordance with NUREG 0654. We will incorporate a description of the Early Warning System in our Radiological Emergency Response Plan. The system is now available for the State's use, and by a copy of this letter we are informing the Local Region VIII FEMA office of our plans. Very truly yours, A W J')(c.un$s Don W. Warembourg Manager, Nuclear Production Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Generating Station DWW/alk i cc: Brian Grimes Bob Clark Pat Byrne (DDDES) Paul Alley (FEMA) Y l ? 9 8202230323$0 7 PDR ADOCK 0 PDR i F t

e Page 1 ATTACHMENT 1 P-82031 Fort St. Vrain Early Warnina System 1. Descript:on The Early Warning System (EWS) for Fort St. Vrain Station is a tone alert system utilizing Weatheralert Model TA-45 weather radios operating on the National Weather Service (NWS) system. The radio power supply is normal AC power with a backup battery as an emergency source. Within the five (5) mile EPZ the National Weather Service operates two (2) stations': 1. WXM, 51, Mead, Colorado

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WXM, 50, Point of Rocks, Sterling, Colorado

  • Point of Rocks Station is scheduled to be in operation February 12, 1982.

By existing agreement between the State of Colorado, Division of Disaster Emergency Services, and the National Weather Service, the State of Colorado has access to the National Weather Service broadcasting system to broadcast emergency messages concerning Fort St. Vrain. Within the five (5) mile EPZ we have identified 1,077 residences and businesses presently occupied. As of February 1, 1982, all but eleven (11) tone alert radios were delivered. Of the eleven (11), three (3) people refused to accept the radios. We have been unable to contact the remaining eight (8) people, although we have made repeated attempts and left calling cards. We are continuing our efforts in these remaining eight.

Page 2 ATTACHMENT 1 P-82031 Fort St. Vrain Early Warning System i Recognizing some of the pupulation areas immediately outside of the five mile EPZ, radios were also distributed as follows: Ci ty Government, Town of Johnstown...................... 2 Weld School District RE-5J (Johnstown/Milliken)........ 3 City Government, Town of Milliken...................... 1 City Government, Town of Gilcrest....................... I Weld County School District RE-1 Central Administration Office, Gilcrest............ 1 Gilcrest High School................................ 1 Gilcrest Elementary School.......................... 1 LaSalle Middle School.............................. 1 LaSalle El ementary School.......................... 1 Mead El ementa ry School.................................. 1 Mead Junior / Senior High School.......................... 1 City Government, Town of Mead.......................... 1 Frederick Elementary School............................ 1 Frederick Junior / Senior High School.................... 1 City Government, Fort Lupton...................... 2 Fi re Department, Fort Lupton............................ 1 Country View Day Care Nursing Home...................... 2 i Figure 1 depicts the five (5) mile EPZ and the location of the above listed areas. It should be noted that the radios issued outside the EPZ were issued primarily for early informational purposes. These areas are clearly not within the five (5) mile planning zone, and are therefore not specifically addressed in our emergency plans or evacuation studies. 2. Distribution The Tone Alert Radios were personnaly delivered by Public Service Company representatives. Operation of the radios were demonstrated, the alert system explained and each residence was left with a booklet of instructions as well as a Question and Answer booklet (see Exhibits A and B). The radios were checked-for operability at each delivery icoation. In addition to the instruction booklet a decal (see Exhibit C) was placed on each r&dio to ensure ready access to emergency instructions.

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~ Page 3 ATTAC'HMENT 1 P-82031 Fort St. Vrain Early Warning System Following radio distribution two (2) night meetings (February 8, 1982, and February 10, 1982) have been established for people within the EPZ to answer any questions or address any concerns that may have resulted from the EWS. These meetings have been scheduled on a reservation basis and are subject to change pending response from the people within the EPZ. 3. System Testing On January 27, 1982, the system was tested at eleven (11) typical locations representative of the five mile EPZ. The National Weather Service tests the alert system every Wednesday morning between 11:00 am and 12:00 noon. We dispatched personnel to the locations shown in Figure 1 and demonstrated the alert capability at each location. In addition, the alert-capability has been demonstrated in Public Service Company's Brighton office and Fort Lupton office and was also demonstrated in the Town of Milliken and the Town of Frederick. We believe this test adequately demonstrates the broadcast station coverage and the capability of alerting people within the five (5) mile EPZ. lhis test along with verification that each radio delivered was operational provides adequate assurance of the tone alert capability. 4. System Maintenance Public Service Company has turned the system over to the State for their use, but Public Service Company has agreed to maintain the system. As indicated in our informational brochure and on the radio decal, people within the five (5) mile EPZ as well as the special distribution outside the EPZ have been given instructions to call Public Service Company for any problems that might be experienced. Public Service Company will maintain an adequate stock of spare radios for replacement as may be required. As a result of the door-to-door delivery Public Service Company has established a mailing list of all residents. Batteries (backup power) will be mailed to each residence on an annual basis or upon request.

l Page 4 ATTACHMENT 1 P-82031 Fort St. Vrain Early Warning System Public Service Company is developing a system for flagging electric and/or gas meters in the EPZ and will utilize this system to identi fy residences that may be vacated, sold, or rented to new people. This flag will be cause to contact the residents to ensure any new people have a radio as weil as adequate instructions on its use. Likewise this same system will provide information of new buildings that are planned for the area to ensure adequate coverage. On this basis, we can ensure a 95% capability. We cannot, however, at any given time ensure that people within the EPZ are using the tone alert system. 5. System Testing The system test presents several problem areas. During our delivery of the radios we learned that at any given time during the day in excess of 25% of the people within the EPZ are not at home. We also learned based on studies conducted after we issued our initial radiological information brochure that approximately 20% of the people within the EPZ are not likely to respond to questionnaires or statistical sampling techniques. Of the population who do respond some 15% to 20% are not likely to respond with any positive or meaningful information. With these types of statistics it is extremely doubtful that as a result of a test that meaningful statistical data could be gathered to reflect an acceptance criteria. For example, for a given test we may be fortunate to receive a 50% response. This 50% will not be indicative of the system capability and it would be difficult to equate this response to a capablity. Our present plans are to conduct an annual test as required by NUREG 0654. The test will be conducted on the basis of utilizing preselected locations for test radio receivers to demonstrate system coverage. We will also send out mailers with return pre-addressed confirmation cards to each residence within the five (5) mile EPZ in an attempt to establish statistical base data. Based on the results of the sample we will determine any further action that may or may not be required.

i Page 5 ATTACHMENT 1 P-82031 Fort St. Vrain Early Warning System In accordance with the NUREG the results of our test will be forwarded to FEMA for their evaluation. Our present plans are to utilize the annual test in conjunction with our statistical sampling for determining if our emergency instructions and public information programs are adequate in accordance with NUREG 0654, Item G.

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9. H y e d n t want to h:ar thularni, sHdnhi POWER switch, located on the top of tha unit, to the OFF positi:n. If the ALERT button was E

MODEL TA-45 depressed, the red light will go off, indicating that the entire unit is OFF. YOU WILL NOT DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVE THE ALARM IN THIS CONDITION.

10. Place the unit within range of an AC outlet, but in a location that produces a clear.100% under-
1. Plug the small connector of the power cord standable weather report. If you can easily into the jack on the back side of the understand the weather report. your unit is in WEATHERALERT marked PWR.

a good enough reception area to reliably alert

2. Plug the AC power unit into an operating 120 Y "'.The unit draws so little power in standby volt AC outlet.

that it will cost you less than a penny a week to

3. Litt the antenna upward from its rest into a have the unit watching the weather for you.

elT IS RECOMMENDED THE UNIT BE LEFT IN vertical posit. ion and, by grasping the top of THE ALERT MONITORING CONDITION CON-the antenna, gently extend the antenna to its TINUOUSLY. maximum length of about 23 inches.

4. Looking at the metal control area on the top of the unit. place the POWER knob in the ON position, depress the WEATHER button until it TEST SWITCH stays in the DOWN. locked position and slide A switch marked TEST is located on the bottom of the VOLUME knob all the way to the right.

the unit. Pushing this switch position and depressinD Noise should come from the speaker. the ALERT button while the unit is in the alert

5. Switch the CHANNEL switch, located on the monitoring condition will test the alarm, squelch and bottom of the unit. from one side to the other flashing light circuits, just as if an alarm were sent.

until a voice is heard from the speaker. If no voice is heard, mo.e the unit near an outside window to insure strong reception. Leave the switch in the position that produces the loudest voice. BATTERY OPERATION

6. To receive weather broadcasts, shde the VOL-To insert battery. slide the battery door, located on UME knob for the desired hstening level.

the side of the unit on the bottom. completely off until 9e rectangular hole for the battery is visible.

7. After hearing the weather, depress the ALERT Connect an ALKALINE 9 volt transistor radio bat-button until it stays down and locked and the tery (DURACELL MN1604 or equivalent) to the WEATHER button pops up The ur it will become battery connector in the open area. fit the battery silent and the red LED between tF e two buttons caref ully into the area and replace the battery door.

will be ht. THE UNIT IS NOW IN THE ALERT The WEATHERALERT is now equipped for auto-MONITORING CONDITION THE RED LIGHT SHOULD BE LIT matic battery takeover if the AC power f ails. The battery will remain in the fully charged condition

8. TO RECEIVE A WARNING. LE AVE THE UNIT IN for about one year, as long as the AC power does THE NO SOUND LIGHT ON CONDITION When not f ail When AC power stops, an alkahne battery the National Weather Service signals, the red will provide up to 15 hours additional alert moni-bght wdl start flashing and a loud siren alarm toring. depending on the strength of the received will be heard if the SOUELCH switch, located signal from the National Weather Service radio on the bottom of the ur.it,is in the ON position, station if reception is very clear and strong on-the spoken description of the dan *ger will be AC power, a f resh battery will give 15 or more heard immediately after the siren alarm sound hours of alert monitoring stops labout 10 seconds). If the SQUELCH switch was in the OFF position, there will be no further sound from the speaker af ter the ggg siren alarm stops. but the light will continue flashing to tell you a warning was sent. To hear the description of the warning, depress the WE ATHER switch until et stays down and locked This resets the SOUELCH to the stand in order to insure having a relatively f resh battery by condition and stops the hght from flashmg for emergency use, it is advisable to replace the Depressing the WEATHER switch will also im-battery at least once a year. This precaution also mediately turn of f the siren alarm before the helps guard against damage to the unit or f urniture f ull 10 second alarm interval is past. In this from old, leaking batteries. If the Weatheralert case, you will fitst hear the tune the National will not be used f or long periods of time, place the Weather Service uses for signahng, then the POWER switch in the OFF position to prevent dis-description of why the warning was sent.

charge of the battery in case of AC power f ailure. Exh M A l

Tcr check' the battery during AC powsr cperati:n, momentarily withdraw the small connector of the power cord from the PWR jack. The meter needle will move closer to the red area as the battery takes over, but if the battery is exhausted or not installed, PORTABLE OPERATION the needle will fall into the red area. During portable insert the battery a:. described above. but unplug operation, the meter will constantly measure the the power unit from the WEATHERALERT. As de-battery voltage as long as the POWER switch is ON. scribed above, rehable operation depends upon Anytime.the meter needle enters the red area, the the strength of the received broadcast. IT IS REC-battery should be replaced. OMMENDED THAT PORTABLE ALERT MONITOR-ING OPERATION BE RESTRICTED TO EMERGEN-EXTERNAL ANTENNA KIT CY USE ONLY.such as fishing expeditions on open For f ar fringe reception. External Antenna Kit, water. camping. etc.. in order to preserve battery Model A 77, is available. The WE ATHER ALERT life When not m use slide the POWER knob to the Mcdel TA-45 is equipped with an external antenna OFF position. If possible. keep a spare alkaline jack (the hole on the back side marked ANT) to battery on hand. connect to External Antenna Kit, Model A77. The recommended usage for portable operation is Simply insert the earphone type plug supplied with to use the WE ATHERALERT f or periodic checks on the antenna cable and use the WEATHERALERT the weather, switching the unit of f af ter every use as before. Since the telescoping antenna is auto-in order to keep the battery f resh. This way the matically disconnected when the external antenna WE ATHER ALERT will usually provide over 6 is plugged in, it may be collapsed and lef t in the months of daily weather reports per battery! Com. resting position. pare this to about 15 hours of continuous operation per battery when used as a portable alert monitor. WHENEVER POSSIBLE. USE AC POWER FOR ALERT OPER ATION. DG o @3G E GDD!@@ Di aio ih D_ lileatheralert a b LIMITED' WARR ANTY O BATTERY METER The battery meter, located in the metal control Tnis racio proc.clis warranted to De free from a g_ cefects in material anc workmansnip for a area on the top of the unit, measures the battery Q perioc of 90 cays from cate of original pur-h voltage only whenever energy is being drawn from g cnase the battery, as in portable operation, or if the Our oeisgation uncer tnis warranty is limitec normal AC power is interrupted. When AC power Q to repairing tne cefective product or. at our is being used, the meter needle will stay in the option, replacine tne cetective product with a qgJ green area as long as the POWER switch is in the f actory servicec unit wnen tne cetective unit is @ returneo transportation prepaic, packed in Q ON position. g original carton or equivaient. to our nearest g _ authorezec service station Q Tnis warranty will De cons.cerec voic it unit O g tamperec witn. impropery servicea or g issuojectec to misase. negagence. or accicenta: -. h camage' h Manuf acturer shall not be responsible for _ any malfunction of the National Weather a Emergency Broadcast System nor for its Q improper or untimely broadcast. nor for the purchaser's improper use or misuse of this h unit; manuf acturer further disclaims any and y b all habihty arising from any cause of action based upon breach of any warranty, express or implied. including warranty of merchantability { - and warranty of litness for a particular D purpose. ? h WEATHERALERT h 639 So Cear:.orn

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