ML20080N855
| ML20080N855 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nine Mile Point  |
| Issue date: | 07/08/1983 |
| From: | Mangan C NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. |
| To: | Murley T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8310060149 | |
| Download: ML20080N855 (6) | |
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N3RKdM c~ 2 0 INAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION /300 ERIE BOULEVARD WEST, SYRACUSE. N.Y.13202/ TELEPHONE 015) 474-1511 July 8, 1983 Dr. Thomas E. Murley Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region I 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406
Dear Dr. Murley:
N In accordance with your letter of. October 26, 1981 objectives for the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 1 emergency preparedness exercise are enclosed. This exercise will take place on September 28, 1983.
The New York State Radiological Emergency Preparedness Group has submitted these objectives to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under separate cover. on behalf of New York State and the County of Oswego, New York A meeting has been tentatively scheduled for July 18, 1983 at the Nine Mile Point Energy Information Center to discuss the enclosed objectives. We plan to have available at this meeting a draft scenario for' initial review by those present. Participation by a member of your staff would be appreciated.
Sincerely, NIAGARA M0 HAWK POWER CORPORATION Vice President Nuclear Engineering and Licensing CVM/AMS:djm Enclosure
-xc: Edward L. Jordan, Director (w/ enclosure)
Division of Emergency Preparedness Office of Inspection and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Connission Washington, D.C 20555
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.s NIAGARA M0 HAWK POWER CORPORATION NINE MILE POINT UNIT 1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 1.0 OBJECTIVES A.
Emergency Operations, Facilities and Responses 1.
Meet the annual Emergency Response Exercise requirement as per EPP-18.
2.
Demonstrate the adequacy of the staffing and set up, as appropriate, emergency response facilities. Demonstrate the adequacy of space and habitability for management of a radiological emergency at:
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Control Room Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Technical Support Center Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Operational Support Center Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Emergency Operations Facility State Emergency Operations Center New York State Office of Disaster Preparedness, Central District, Emergency Operations Center Oswego County Emergency Operations Center Joint News Center
~3.
Evaluate the adequacy of access control and security for the i
Emergency Response facilities.
4 4.
Demonstrate the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station communication capabilities between the Control Room, Technical Support Center, Emergency Operations Facility, Operations Support Center and the Joint News Center, and the ability to maintain communications with governmental agencies.
5.
Demonstrate emergency communications capability between Oswego County, New York State and Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, including the Radiological Emergency Communications System (Hot Line).
6.
Demonstrate the adequacy of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, state and county communications to:
Transmit instructions to activate essential staff Disseminate essential information to assisting agencies Operate a 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> per day alert and notification system 7.
Demonstrate the ability of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station and Oswego County to coordinate, control and deploy radiological monitoring teams via the respective field communications system. -_
A.
Emergency Operations, Facilities and Responses (Continued) 8.
Demonstrate the coordination between Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station radiological monitoring and damage control teams.
9.
Demonstrate the capability to communicate technical information among Nine Mile Point. Nuclear Station, New York State and Oswego County. Demonstrate communicating technical information with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission via the hotlines.
10.
Demonstrate the activation of Emergency Operations Centers in host (support) counties, as appropriate.
- 11. Demonstrate the adequacy of internal communications in the State and County's Emergency Operations Centers including the use of status boards, charts, maps, diagrams and other displays.
B.
Alerting and Mobilizing of Officials and Staff 1.
Demonstrate the ability of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station staff to classify actual or potential emergencies in accordance with Nine Mile Point Emergency Plan' Implementation Procedures as to:
Site Area Emergency Unusual Events General Emergency Alert 2..
Demonstrate the capability of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station to notify the state, local and federal levels of government in accordance with established protocol.
3.
Demonstrate the capability of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, New York State and Oswego County to notify and activate emergency response personnel.
4.
Demonstrate,-as appropriate, the notification and request for assistance to federal agencies, such as radiological assistance from the Department of Energy.
5.
Demonstrate, as appropriate, the notification to counties and provinces within the ingestion Emergency Planning Zone and to agencies such as railroads by New York State and Oswego County.
6.
Demonstrate the capability of-federal, state and county emergency response agencies to identify and provide for resource l
requirements. Any required Federal response activity may be simulated.
C.
' Emergency Operations Management i
i 1.
Evaluate the adequacy and capability of implementing the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, New York State and Gswego County radiological emergency plans... _,. _ - _ _ _ -. _.... _..
C.
Emergency Operations Management (Continued) 2.
Demonstrate the emergency response capabilities of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, New York State, local support agencies and appropriate Federal Agencies.
3.
Demonstrate the capability of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, New York State and Oswego County to implement their radiological emergency preparedness plans in a manner satisfying Nuclear -
Regulatory Commission / Federal Emergency Management Agency acceptance criteria.
4.
Demonstrate the ability of key emergency personnal at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, and levels of government to initiate, coordinate and maintain timely and effective decisions during a radiological emergency. Demonstrate "who is in charge," and a shift change of key command and assessment personnel.
5.
Demonstrate that there is effective organizational direction and control and integrated radiological emergency response including deployment of field monitors, acquisition, receipt and analysis of field data and effective sharing of field data among Niiie Mile Point Nuclear Station, New York State and Oswego County for evaluation and verification.
6.
Demonstrate the capability to coordinate (internal / externally) actions among organizations in order to obtain support and to make appropriate decisions.
7.
Demonstrate the capability of elected and appointed officials in implementing appropriate radiological emergency response actions.
D.
Public Alerting and Notification 1.
Demonstrate that Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station and off site authorities can effectively provide information to the media in the event of an accident.
2.
Demonstrate the capability of Oswego County and New York State.
to alert and notify the affected permanent and transient public i
within the Plume Exposure Planning Zone of an incident at the l
-Nine Mile Point Site. Provide follow-up information as required. This will include activation of the prompt notification system (sirens and tone alerts) and the Emergency Broadcast System.
E.
.Public and Media Relations 1.
Demonstrate the activation and manning of the Joint News Center by Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, New York State, Oswego County and other public information personnel and provide for periodic public information releases and rumor control.
2.
Demonstrate the adequacy of the operation and interaction among New York State, Oswego County and Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station public information systems.
v F.
Accident Assessment 1.
Demonstrate the ability of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station to receive, assess and share radiological data from both Oswego County and Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station radiological survey teams in accordance with their respective radiological emergency procedures.
2.
Demonstrate the ability of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, New York State and Oswego County to calculate and compare dose projections, compare their projections to the Protective Action Guides and determine appropriate protective actions.
3.
Demonstrate the activation, operation and reporting procedures of Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station and county field monitoring teams. Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station teams will be dispatched within and beyond the site boundary. Field monitoring teams will be provided by referees simulated data consistent with the simulated release from the plant.
In addition, field sampling will be demonstrated.
4.
Demonstrate the ability of in-plant radiological survey teams to perform liquid and gaseous post accident sampling and analysis.
G.
Actions to Protect the Public 1.
Demonstrate the decision making processes of New York State and Oswego County emergency response organizations and implement appropriate protective action response options. The response options include:
a.
Sheltering and evacuating (simulated) on-site and off-site areas.
b.
Informing the public on the development of the accident and any required protective actions.
c.
Activating reception and congregate care centers and provision for monitoring evacuees for contamination.
d.
Identifying and providing identification, notification and evacuation of non-institutionalized, mobility-impaired persons.
e.
Analyze and determine ingestion exposure pathway considerations.
f.
Remove impediments from evacuation routes.
2.
Demonstrate the capability of emergency personnel to identify requirements, assess and implement procedures for re-entry.
I 3.
Demonstrate the capability of emergency personnel to identify requirements, programs and policies governing damage assessment and recovery, i,
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H.
Health Medical and Exposure Control Measures 1.
Demonstrate the decision making process for limiting exposure of emergency workers.
2.
Demonstrate processing of State and local emergency workers through personnel monitoring centers and a working knowledge of action levels.
3.
Demonstrate the capability of off-site emergency response personnel to implement access control procedures.
4.
Demonstrate methods and resources for distributing dosimetry and thyroid blocking agents, if appropriate, to emergency workers.
5.
Demonstrate the record keeping and use of dosimetry and thyroid blocking agents for the protection of emergency workers.
6.
Demonstrate knowledge, on the part of the emergency worker, of dosimetry and Potassium Iodide usage and of the individual authorized to allow worker exposures above permissible limits.
7.
Demontrate Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station personnel accountability following the requirements of appropriate Emergency Plan Procedures.
I.
Emergency Preparedness Training 1.
Providing training to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation emergency personnel relative to their respective emergency functions through active participation in this drill.