ML20102B794

Submits Update on Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness of State of De.Deficiencies Cited in 840830 Memo Re 831026 Joint Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Remain Uncorrected

ML20102B794
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	02/25/1985
From:	Krimm R Federal Emergency Management Agency
To:	Jordan E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE)
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NUDOCS 8503040391
Download: ML20102B794 (2)

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pgMa illl J Federal Emergency Management Agency Washington, D.C. 20472 FEB 2 5 i985 f1EMORANDUf1 FOR: Edward 1.. Jordan Director Division of Emergency Preparedness and Engineering Response Office of Inspection and Enforcement U.S Nucl r Regulator Commission FROM: arjf mm istant Associ irector Office of Natural and Technclogical Hazards Programs

SUBJECT:

Update on the Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness at the Salem Nuclear Generating Station The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update on the offsite radiological emergency preparedness of the State of Delaware for responding to an accident at the Salem Nuclear Generating Station. As a result of the October 26, 1983, joint radiological emergency preparedness exercise, and as mentioned and in my August 30, 1984, memorandum, two Category B deficiencies were cited for the State of Delaware related to the State Emergency Operations Center (E00). These deficiencies, originally scheduled for correction by the end of September 1984, remain uncorrected.

The deficiencies concern: 1) inoperability of the air filtering system necessary to permit continuous operation of the State E0C during plume exposure. The State's reported intention to repair this system must be carried out to assure capability for continuous operation of the facility; and 2) lack of adequate showering or decontamination facilities and limited sleeping space in the State E0C. Existing plans to add new sleeping space and showers should be completed to enhance the E0C's capability for continuous operations.

On August 17, 1984, at a meeting in the FEftA Region !!! Office, the State of Delaware through its representative, clearly stated that the Stite would not relocate the E0C outside the 10-mile emergency planning zone, and that the Accident Assessment Advisory Group members may not show up in the event of an accident unless the air filtration system is repaired.

A suggestion of relocation of the E0C as a solution to this problem was rejected by the State since the communications equipment and other needed essential equipment for respondiag to disasters are located in this facility.

In consideration of the fact that these problems remain unresolved, the State of Delaware's ability to adequately protect the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency at the Salem Generating Station is questionable.

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-2 It is my understanding that both the NRC Headquarters and NRC and FEMA Regional Offices have been working with the State in an attempt to resolve this issue. If this is the case, the roles and responsibilities of our i two agencies must be clearly delineated before the deficiencies at Salem can be resolved.

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i exercise scheduled for next .0ctober. Therefore, I am adding this issue as a ,.

topic of discussion for the next NRC/ FEMA Steering Committee meeting in  !

l anticipation of reaching a solution or an alternative as quickly as possible.

It may be necessary to require a follow up meeting of all parties involved to resolve this issue, i

l Issues involved with New Jersey offsite preparedness are treated fully ,

l in the interim finding which will be forwarded to you. That finding l also transmits the FEMA Region II report on the October 23, 1984, exercise at i.

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