ML20111C211

Responds to NRC-identified Improvement Areas Noted in Insp Rept 50-193/84-02.Corrective Actions:Development of Training Matrix for Emergency Director & Emergency Coordinator Initiated

ML20111C211
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Site:	Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission
Issue date:	02/07/1985
From:	Dimeglio A RHODE ISLAND, STATE OF
To:	Martin T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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1 TATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS RHODE ISLAND ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Nuclear Science Center South Ferry Road Narragansett, R.I. 02882-1197 February 7, 1985 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Thomas T. Martin, Director Division of Engineering and Technical Progress 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 Gentlemen:

Subject:

Response to Inspection Report 50-193/84-02 This letter is in response to the above numbered inspection report which concerned the Emergency Preparedness Program at the Phode Island Nuclear Science Center. We are pleased to note that although Jte appraisal team identified 15 improvement areas, it did not identify ;.iy significantly deficient areas.

We have reviewed the 15 recommendations for improvements and have con-cluded that all 15 will be implemented. The details for each recommen-dation (numbered as in the inspection report) follow.

193/84-02 The development of a training matrix for the Emergency Director and the Emergency Coordinator has begun. It will be completed by April 1, 1985. In the meantime, the initial training program required by the plan has begun and has already included a training session with the Narragansett Fire Department which included a practical drill and a table top exercise involving a high radiation reading in the exhaust stack. Additional training will continue based on Section 10 of the plan.

The training program and the results of the program will be audited by the Director, RIAEC, in order to demonstrate the adequacy of the decision-making personnel.- The Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures (EPIP) have been modified to require this audit.

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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission February 7, 1985 Page 2 193/84-02 Implementation of recommendations four (4) and five (5) resulted in a matrix which allows for easier classification of emergency events. This matrix has been expanded to delineate the initial actions or considerations required of the Emergency Director and Emergency Coordinator. The EPIP has been modified to contain this information.

Implementation of this recommendation is completed as of this date.

193/84-02 The Emergency Coordinator has the responsibility for making notifications using notification checklists. This requirement has been incorporated into the EPIP and is, therefore, completed as of this date.

193/84-02 A matrix has been prepared which places specific events into the appropriate emergency action level (EAL). This matrix includes referrences to the appropriate sections of the Emergency Plan and EPIP.

Every effort has been made to incorporate all possible events into the matrix. It is clear, however, that additions will be required from time to time. The matrix has been incorporated into the EPIP and the imple-mentation of this recommendation is, therefore, completed as of this date.

193/84-02 The matrix described in recommendation 193/84-02-04 above permits the responsible individual to arrive at a formal classification of the emergency event. The matrix also includes the initial actions required by the event. Since the matrix has been incorporated into the EPIP, this recommendation has been implemented as of this date.

193/84-02 The review of the EPIP and Abnormal Procedures has produced the following results:

a) Section 2.4 - Fire has been revised in its entirety and incorporated into EPIP.

b) The EPIP has been expanded to include sample calculations using fill-in-the-blank forms for the determination of radionuclide concentrations in gaseous and particulate form in building air and in effluents during normal and emergency operation of building ventilation systems.

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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission February 7, 1985 Page 3 c) The Abnormal Procedures have been reviewed and we have concluded that these procedures require extensive re-vision to incorporate information required for performing appropriate actions. Upon completion, the Abnormal Procedures will be formally incorporated into the EPIP.

This revision is presently underway with completion scheduled for May 1, 1985.

193/84-02 The review of the stack sampling equipment has indicated that improvements are possible. These improvements will consist of the following:

a) An isokinetic sampling head will be installed.in the stack at an appropriate distance from the input of the emergency cleanup system. During normal operation of the ventilating system, this head will be immersed in ventilation air from laboratory hoods only and does not sample ventilation air from the reactor systems.

During emergency operation, the head samples the

. ventilation air from the building cleanup system. Al-though the head may be utilized to sample during routine operation, it will be sized for emergency opera-tion. All direction changes in the connection line to the head will be accomplished with large radius bends.

Those portions of the line exposed to winter tempera-tures will be heated and insulated to prevent condensa-tion of vapors (mostly water vapor) in the line. All portions of this system - pumps, filter holders, flow i gauges, etc., will be preconnected and maintained in calibrated readiness. Connection-to the stack monitor will be made at time of actual emergency using " quick disconnects." This system will be completed by June 1, 1985.

b) An additional isokinetic sampling head will be installed in the ductwork which conducts all normal ventilation from the reactor building and system to the stack. During emergency operation, this ventilation duct (and therefore, this isokinetic head) is isolated from the stack by means of a butterfly valve. .All direction changes in the con-nection line to this head will be accomplished with large radius bends. The total system (head, connecting lines, monitor) is contained indoors eliminating the need for temperature control of the lines. This system will be completed by June 1, 1985.

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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission February 7, 1985 Page 4 For both new systems, the conceptual design has been completed. Order-ing of supplies, determination of profiles and installation of new lines is underway with completion expected by June 1, 1985.

193/84-02 Procedures have been developed which incorporate the steps required to assess the radionuclide concentration in gaseous and particulate form in building air and in exhaust stack air. These pro-cedures incorporate " fill-in-the-blank forms" which, when followed, lead to an assessment of the event. These procedures have been incor-porated into the EPIP and are, therefore, completed as of this date.

193/84-02 Two-way communications will be provided to the protective /

corrective actions team from the emergency support center by way of hand held radio (walkie-talkie) . Using equipment borrowed from the local University of Rhode Island public property patrolman, we have already determined the type of equipment required to reach all areas of this extensive facility. The equipment has been ordered with delivery ex-pected by May 1, 1985.

193/84-02 A procedure has been developed to determine initially and continuously assess the habitability of the emergency support center.

This procedure has been incorporated into the EPIP and, therefore, this recommendation is completed as of this date.

193/84-02 A comprehensive procedure has been developed for initial decontamination of contaminated individuals. The procedure has been incorporated into the EPIP and, therefore, this recommendation is com-plete as of this date.

193/84-02 Section 1 of the EPIP entitled " Sounding of the Evacuation Alarm" has been revised and now specifies the individuals responsible for sounding the evacuation alarm and the actions required by the Emergency Response Organization members. In addition, evacuation routes have been established and transmitted to the operation and research staff by memor-andum. Compliance with these designated routes will be checked during the next evacuation drill. These changes have been incorporated into the EPIP and, therefore, these recommendations have been completed as of this date.

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.Page 5 193/84-02-13, 14, 15 - Procedural guidance currently exists in outline form for planned occupational exposures under emergency conditions for life sav-ing actions and for actions in less urgent emergencies. Additionally, more detailed guidance based on recommendations 13, 14 and 15 are being prepared and will be incorporated into the EPIP by April 1, 1985.

The Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission is appreciative of the thorough and professional inspection performed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission team and believes that the implementation of these recommendations is a worthwhile improvement in our plan. We will be pleased to provide addi-tional information if necessary.

Very truly yours, 1

A. Francis DiMeglio Director AFD:cd cc: Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission Reactor Utilization Committee