ML20086L066

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Comment Supporting Pr 10CFR50 Re Changes in Frequency Requirements for Emergency Planning & Preparedness Exercises from Annual to Biennial
ML20086L066
Person / Time
Site: Beaver Valley
Issue date: 07/11/1995
From: George Thomas
DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.
To:
NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
References
FRN-60FR19002, RULE-PR-50 60FR19002-00013, 60FR19002-13, NUDOCS 9507210032
Download: ML20086L066 (1)


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Draft " Production and Utilization Facilities; Emergency Planning and Preparedness Exercise Requirements" (60 FR 19002, April 14,1995)

Request for Comments Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is responsible for the operation of Beaver Valley Power Station Units 1 and 2. DLC is submitting the comments below for consideration in response to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) request published in the April 14, 1995, Federal Register. The NRC requested comments on the draft

" Production and Utilization Facilities; Emergency Planning and Preparedness Exercise Requirements" to change the frequency of emergency planning exercises from annual to biennial, to maintain training and emergency preparedness capabilities during the 2 year interval and to preserve the opportunities for state and local training.

DLC fully concurs with and supports the revision. The revision recognizes that Emergency Preparedness activities are continually conducted to maintain a state of readiness. This applies to both onsite and offsite capabilities, and includes training of emergency response personnel, plan reviews and updates, and equipment readiness. The evaluation of an "onsite only" exercise is only one of many indicators that can be used to provide reasonable assurance that effective actions can be taken to protect the health and safety of the public should an emergency occur.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this issue. If you have any questions concerning this submittal, please contact Mr. R. K. Brosi, Manager, Emergency Preparedness Department, (412) 393-5767.

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