ML20070N731
| ML20070N731 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | FitzPatrick  |
| Issue date: | 01/19/1983 |
| From: | Bayne J POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (NEW YORK |
| To: | Vassallo D Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| RTR-NUREG-0814, RTR-NUREG-814 JPN-83-04, JPN-83-4, NUDOCS 8301250590 | |
| Download: ML20070N731 (10) | |
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Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555 Attention:
Mr. Domenic B. Vassallo, Chief Operating Reactors Branch No. 2 Division of Licensing
Subject:
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-333 Emergency Operations Facilities Evaluation
References:
1.
PASNY letter, J.P. Bayne to D.G.
- Eisenhut, dated November 6, 1981 (JPN-81-89) 2.
PASNY letter, J.P.
Bayne to R.C. Haynes, dated October 15, 1982 (JPN-82-80) 3.
PASNY letter, J.P.
Bayne to D.B. Vassallo, dated December 9, 1982 (JPN-82-89)
Dear Sir:
In the Authority's response (Reference 2) to Appendix C to Emergency Preparedness Appraisal 50-333/82-03, we committed to prepare and submit an evaluation of the Emergency Operations and Alternate Emergency Operations Facilities against the criteria of NUREG-0696.
Attached to-this letter is a copy of that evaluation.
The evaluation used the criteria of NUREG-0814, " Methodology for Evaluation of Emergency Response Facilities" rather than that of NUREG-0696, " Functional Criteria for Emergency Response Facilities,"
because NUREG-OS14 provided a more specific list of criteria in a format convenient for use in an evaluation.
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The Emergency Operations Facility and existing Alternate Emergency Operations Facility are the same buildings previously described (Reference 1).
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation is in the process of converting another building for use as the AEOF.
The Authority is currently negotiating with Niagara Mohawk to use this building as the FitzPatrick AEOF.
If you have any questions regarding this evaluation, please contact Mr. J. A. Gray, Jr. of my staff.
Very truly yours,
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Bayne Executive Vice President
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Nuclear Generation cc: Mr. J. Linville Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O.
Box 136 Lycoming, NY 13093
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EVALUATION OF JAMES A.
FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITY AND ALTERNATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITY l
POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK JAMES A.
FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT DOCKET NO. 50-333 ATTACHMENT TO JPN Page 1 of 8
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this report is to evaluate the Emergency i
Operations Facility (EOF) and Alternate Emergency Operations Facility (AEOF) currently existing at.the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAFNPP).
The basis for evaluating these two facilities is NUREG-0814 (Reference 3).
This evaluation will be presented in two parts.
Section II will describe the EOF and AEOF facilities.
Section III will compare each facility's characteristics and attributes to the specific criteria of NUREG-0814, Sections 5.1 and 5.2. Table 1 summarizes six important features of both the EOF and AEOF.
(A similar table was praviously included with Reference 2.)
II.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EOF AND AEOF FACILITIES A.
Near-site Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)
The (Near-site) Emergency Operations Facility is located at the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation's Nine Mile Point Energy Information Center.
This is located outside of the JAFNPP security fence and is within 5 minutes ground travel time from the Technical Support Center (TSC).
The near-site EOF is where the following functions will be performed:
Overall management of PASNY emergency response and recovery resources 1
Evaluation, coordination, and communication of PASNY emergency response activities with Federal, State, and County emergency response organizations Verification of the magnitude and effects of actual or potential radioactive releases from JAFNPP, as initially calculated in the TSC or Contrcl Room Receipt and coordination of field radiological survey data and sample media (This is performed in the TSC until the EOF is activated.)
Making recommendations to offsite agencies regarding protective actions The near-site EOF will lx! activated following the declaration of a Site Area or General Emergency.
The EOF will be activated within approximately one hour.
1 A portion of the EOF serves as the Recovery Area.
This area has sufficient space for personnel and equipment necessary for planning and arranging recovery activities.
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.The EOF _ic equippsd with conmuncction linko to othsr centers.
B. Alternate (Offsite) Emergency Operations Facility Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation's Service Center'at West First Street in Oswego (normally an electrical maintenance service dispatch center), is designated a's the Alternate Emergency Operations Facility (AEOF).
It is located approximately 8 miles from the FitzPatrick site and is generally upwind of the plant.
In the event that the TSC and/or the near-site EOF is deemed to be inappropriate for occupancy, the offsite facility will be activated.
The AEOF serves the same function as the EOF and has essentially the same emergency equipment and communication systems.
If the AEOF is activated in place of the EOF, it can be activated within two hours following declaration of a Site Area or General Emergency.
It will be fully staffed by JAFNPP personnel within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> following such an emergency initiation.
III. COMPARISON OF EOF AND AEOF WITH NUREG-0814 CRITERIA, SECTIONS 5.1 AND 5.2 Section 5.1 - Integration with Overall Emergency Planning 5.1.1 The design of the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) addresses the following goals:
a.
Management of overall licensee emergency responses; b.
Coordination of radiological and environmental assessment; c.
Determination of recommended public protective actions; and d.
Coordination of emergency response activities with federal, state and local agencies.
EVALUATION:
The arrangement of the EOF and AEOF addresses these four goals.
5.1.2 The EOF shall be staffed by licensee, federal, state, local and other emergency personnel designated by the emergency plan.
EVALUATION:
The EOF or AEOF will be staffed by personnel from PASNY.
Adequate space for federal agencies, NY state agencies, and Oswego County personnel will be provided 5.1.3 Facilities shall be provided in the EOF for the acquisition, display, and evaluation of all radiological, meterological and plant system data pertinent to determining offsite protective measures.
EVALUATION:
Radiological, meterological and plant system data will be transmitted to the JAFNPP EOF /AEOF by telephone, displayed on a data board and
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evaluated by the staff.
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5.1.4 Tha lic nces chn11 use the EOF to coordincto ite cmmrgancy rc=pon o activitica with thoro of ths local, state, and federal agencies, including the NRC.
Licensee personnel in the EOF will assess potential offsite effects and make appropriate protective action recommendations for the public to state and local emergency response agencies.
The EOF may be used as a location for information dissemination to the public via the news media by designated spokespersons in accordance with the licensee's emergency plan.
The licensee also may use the EOF as the post-accident recovery management center.
Since the specific allocation of functions assigned to emergency facilities will differ from design to design, the proposal should clearly state which functions (Radiological Assessment, Security, Coordination with Offsite Agencies) are assigned to the EOF.
EVALUATION:
PASNY personnel will use the EOF to coordinate PASNY emergency response activities with local, state and federal agencies, including the NRC.
PASNY personnel in the EOF will assess potential offsite effects and make appropriate protective action recommendations for the public to State and local emergency response agencies.
The EOF will not be used for information dissemination to the public.
PASNY personnel will also use the EOF as the Post-Accident Recovery Managemer.t Center.
Section 5.2 - Location, Structure and Habitability 5.2.1 The siting of the EOF should include the following criteria a.
Whether the location facilitates carrying out the functions specified for the EOF (i.e., determin-ation of public protective actions to be recommended by the licensee to offsite officials, and coordination of the licensee with federal, state and local organizations).
Describe the transportation network in the j
vicinity of the EOF adequate to assure rapid coverage of the EPZ by monitoring teams.
Is the EOF placed in a location that is readily accessible by road to federal, state, local government officials as well as the licensee's corporate and site operations personnel?
Has the selection of the EOF location been l
coordinated with state / local officials?
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EVALUATION:
Tha locntion facilitiatec carrying out the functions spgcified for th@ EOF (1.c.,
determination of public protection actions to be recommended by the licensee to offsite officials, and coordination of the license with federal, state, and local organizations).
The transportation network (roadways) in the vicinity of the EOF is adequate to assure rapid coverage of the EPZ by monitoring facilities, and is readily accessible by emergency response personnel.
(Refer to Figure 7.5 of the FitzPatrick Emergency Plan.)
5.2.1.b What radiation doses would be expected when the EOF is accessed during DBA or other specified accident (less than or equal to 5 rem)?
Is the EOF accessible during periods of radiation releases?
Is there an alternate EOF?
EVALUATION:
The EOF is located within one mile of the JAFNPP facility.
Radiation doses for the EOF would be similar to those obtained in the local environment surrounding the facility.
(Refer to the FitzPatrick FSAR, Chapters 14 and 16.)
There is an alternate EOF within 8 miles of the JAFNPP and it is in a direction which is generally upwind of the plant.
5.2.2 The EOF must be able to withstand reasonable expected adverse conditions (e.g.,
100 year floods and high i
winds).
How would the 100-year water levels and winds affect the operation of the EOF 7 EVALUATION:
The EOF is designed to the Uniform Building Code.
It will withstand expected adverse conditions for its location.
5.2.3 e The EOF ventilation system shall be functionally comparable to the control room system and TSC (i.e.,
high efficiency particulate air filter; no charcoal) if located within 10 miles of TSC.
If located beyond 10 miles from the TSC, the EOF needs no ventilation protection.
To what level will the HEPA filters reduce particulate levels?
Is the HVAC system controlled to permit isolation of the intake?
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At whnt leval of cirborna activity io isolation perfornsd?
How is the level determined?
Where are the sensors located?
Where is this level monitored?
EVALUATION:
The EOF ventilation system is not functionally comparable to the JAFNPP Control Room.
No HEPA filters are used to reduce particulate levels.
The HVAC system intake can be isolated on a discretionary judgement by the facility manager.
The facility is monitored using air monitoring instruments.
5.2.5 Protective clothing, respiratory equipment and potassium iodide shall be readily available to all EOF personnel.
If not, how many peop1e would be supplied?
Are reserves of supplies available?
Where are they located?
How is the need for these supplies determined (i.e.,
when will respiratory equipment be used?)
Is the protection factor for respiratory equipment equivalent to that of a full face mask?
Are instructions for KI use provided in the EOF?
EVALUATION:
Protective clothing, respiratory equipment and potassium iodine are not available to EOF personnel.
Should the EOF be judged to be uninhabitable, EOF personnel will move the AEOF.
An Authority position on the use of radioprotective drugs is currently under development (Refer to Reference 1).
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IV.
REFERENCES
- 1. J. P. Bayne (PASNY) to R. G. Haynes (USNRC), dated October 15, 1982 (JPN-82-80).
- 2. J.
P. Bayne (PASNY) to D. B. Vassallo (USNRC), dated December 9, 1982 (JPN-82-89).
- 3. NUREG-0814, " Methodology for Evaluation of Emergency Response Facilities - Draft Report for Comment," published August 1981.
- 4. J.
P. Bayne (PASNY) to D. B. Vassallo (USNRC) dated November 6, 1981 (JPN-81-89).
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SUMMARY
OF JAMES A.
FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITY AND ALTERNATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ALTERNATE EMERGENCY FACILITY OPERATIONS FACILITY Building Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
Energy Information Center Service Center Location Outside the FitzPatrick West First St.
Security Fence Oswego, New York Distance from plant 3700 feet 7.25 miles (as the crow flies)
Structural type Cinderblock with windows Cinderblock Estimated protection 1 1
factor Construction status Existing building Existing building (operational as (operational as the EOF) the AEOF)
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