ML20083A765

Submits Response to Review of Emergency Plan

ML20083A765
Person / Time
Site:	University of New Mexico
Issue date:	05/01/1995
From:	Busch R NEW MEXICO, UNIV. OF, ALBUQUERQUE, NM
To:	Mendoca M NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned)
References
NUDOCS 9505110129
Download: ML20083A765 (4)

Text

Yb-MP). ly m.

The University of New Mexico Chemical & Nuclear Engineering 209 Farris Engineering Center Albuquerque, NM 87131 1341 May 1,1995 l Telephone (505) 277-543i )

FAX (505) 277-5433 l Marvin M. Mendoca i Senior Project Manager Non-Power Reactors and Decommissioning Project Directorate Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington D.C. 20555-0001 Dear Mr. Mendoca; In reply to your review of our emergency plan, we have responded to the three review items as follows:

1.) Section 5.4 has been modified to read, RadiologicalSafety Incidents that residt in actual of projected radiological effluents at the site boundary exceeding 10 MPC (as listed in 10CFR20, Appendix B, lable II, Column 1) when awragedowr 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />, or 15 mrem whole bcdr accumulatedin 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. This follows Appendix I of NUREG-0849, 2.) Section 3.2.2 has been modified to read in part, 7hc DEO shall be responsiblefor classifying the emergency and declaring a Notification of an Unusual Event (NOUE). The DEO shall be resporuiblefor directing all elements of the Emergency Organi:ation to effectively bring the emergency under control. 1his responsibility shallinclude ....

3.) Letters of agreement with the supporting agencies (Univ. of New Mexico Hospital, City of Albuquerque Fire Depanment, and Albuquerque Ambulance Service) have been updated and copies are enclosed.

I believe this responds to the concerns listed in your review letter. If you require additional information, please contact me via E-mail at buschgunm.edu or by phone at (505) 277-8027.

Sincerely, t '

Roben D. Busch, Ph.D, P.E.

Chief Reactor Supervisor cc: Document ControlDesk, USNRC 9505110129 950501 PDR ADOCK 05000252 p PDR

~

~

I The University of New Mexico Scheni of Medicine Depanment of Radiology Albuquerque, NM 87131-5336 Telephone (505) 272-2264 F AX (505) 277 5821 January 17, 1995 Robert D. Busch, Ph.D., P.E.

Director, Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 RE: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Dear Bob:

This is to follow up on our conversation regarding the preparedness of the University of New Mexico Hospitals to handle one or more accident victims who are potentially contaminated with radioactive materials.

We are prepared and can handle whatever comes in the door.

In the past five years we have had two disaster drills involving simulated radioactively contaminated patients. The first accident scenario included a school bus containing 32 children which collided with a truck carrying materials from a nuclear pharmacy. The second involved two victims who were contaminated in a similar traffic accident. We also conduct joint exercises with the Air Force involving simulated plane crashes with radioactively contaminated patients through the VA Hospital.

Our department is in the forefront of radiation emergency l preparedness. Dr. Mettler and I have recently authored a reference book with Robert Ricks of REAC/TS on the subject.

The system to properly care for radiation accident victims is in place, has been tested and works at the University of New Mexico Hospital. If you or any of your visitors have any questions regarding our program I will be happy to discuss them with you. l sincero y,

'. \ 1 o .

&elsey, Ph.D., F.A.C.R.

Professor of Radiology UNMH Radiation Safety officer i

i

'ALBUQUEROUE

$ r, ALBUQUERQUE AMBULANCE SERVICE j

- e j

m Qo 4012 FOURTH STREET N.W. / ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87107 / (505) 761-8210

+

1. g &'

January 13, 1995 Dr. Robert D. Busch, Chief Reactor Supervisor Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Department University of New Mexico  %

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-1341

Dear Dr. Busch:

Albuquerque Ambulance Service is authorized to operate in the State of New Mexico and Bernalillo County by both the State Corporation Commission and the joint City County Emergency Medical Services Authority.

We provide 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> emergency coverage to all of the citizens of the Albuquerque Metropolitan area.

If an accident of an emergency medical nature occurs at your Reactor facility, we will respond, treat, and transport the patient (s).

1 Sinc ely ..

'1fh, d OG<2LO f Mike Jambr sic I Executive Administrator )

l l

l 1

City of* Albuquerque 44.,

FIRE DEPARTMENT e

NIV NIIKO srt P.O. Box 2086/724 Silver SW GREG CHAVEZ Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103 Fire Chief h'

(505) 764-6300 January 19, 1995

! Robert D. Busch, Ph.D, P.E. ~

Director, Nuclear Engineering Laboratory The University of New Mexico Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Albuquerque, NM 87131

Dear Dr. Busch:

The Albuquerque Fire Department would like to reiterate our willingness to serve the University and support the Nuclear Engineering Laboratory.

The Albuquerque Fire Department will continue to provide fire protection services to the University of New Mexico in fire suppression and emergency medical services.

Our emergency response to the University of New Mexico includes the same protection that the City of Albuquerque receives. The Albuquerque Fire Department provides fire protection in: fire .

suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials l response, fire prevention, and arson investigation. 1 The Office of Emergency Preparedness is an entity of the Albuquerque Fire Department. It provides the coordination of multi-agency response to disaster situations within the city; this service is also provided to the University of New Mexico.

In closing, please be assured that the Albuquerque Fire Department j will continue to service the University of New Mexico as it has in past years.

Sincerely, Greg avez, Fire Chief Albuquerque Fire Department AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -

_ _ ___ _ _