ML20127J076
| ML20127J076 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 06/21/1985 |
| From: | Krimm R Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Jordan E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| References | |
| RTR-NUREG-0654, RTR-NUREG-654 NUDOCS 8506260436 | |
| Download: ML20127J076 (13) | |
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JUN 21 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR:
Edward L. Jordan Di rector Division of Emergency Preparedness and Engineering Response Office of Inspection and Enforcement U.S. N clear egulatory Commission FROM:
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SUBJECT:
Illinois Schedule of Corrective Actions for Deficiencies Identified During the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise Conducted on August 28-29, 1984 Attached is the schedule of corrective actions submitted by the State of Illinois for the deficiencies noted in the Final Report for the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plant Offsite REP Exercise conducted on August 28-29, 1984.
The exercise report was sent to you on November 14, 1984.
As stated in my exercise transmittal of November 14, 1984, one deficiency affecting the public health and safety (Category A) was identified during the course of the exercise. The Category A deficiency (NUREG-0654 evaluation criteria E-6) for the State of Illinois, was due to the State's failure to order activation of the EBS within 15 minutes of the decision to alert the public.
The sirens were sounded within 15 minutes.
However, 26 minutes elapsed before the initial instructional message was announced (simulated) on the EBS station.
It was also stated in my November 14, 1984, memorandum that Illinois would be required to conduct a remedial drill before January 31, 1985, to correct this deficiency.
However, the requirement for a remedial drill was sub-sequently lifted because of the following two factors. First, the State of Illinois successfully demonstrated the capability to order activation of the sirens concurrently with activation of the EBS during the LaSalle exercise on October 10, 1984.
Additionally, I would like to point out that Illinois also successfully demonstrated its capability to order activation of the sirens concurrently with EBS activation during the Zion exercise on March 5, 1985, and the Dresden exercise on April 23, 1985.
Secondly, the State agreed, as part of their corrective actions, to meet with the County i
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) coordinators to review local plans and procedures for EBS and siren activation.
This meeting took place on January 18, 1985, and was held to ensure that County officials fully understand their role in public notification, and that they will initiate EBS notification in conjunction with siren activation in the absence of a State directive to do so.
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, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters and Region V staff have reviewed the schedule of corrective actions submitted by Illinois; evaluated the State's capability to activate the EBS concurrent with siren activation (as successfully demonstrated during the LaSalle exercise in October 1984); and, reviewed the meeting held between Illinois and County ESDA officials. The foregoing scheduled and completed actions have been found to be adequate.
In view of the demonstrated capability by the State of Illinois to successfully initiate timely EBS notification in conjunction with siren activation at the LaSalle exercise in October 1984, and after reviewing the State's schedule of corrective actions, it is our opinion that there is reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public can be protected in the event of a radiological emergency at the Quad Cities NPP. Therefore, the approval under FEMA Rule 44 CFR 350 will remain in effect.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Robert S. Wilkerson, Chief, Technological Hazards Division, at 646-2861.
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..96 lilinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency 110 East Adams Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706 March 11, 1985 Mr. Wallace J. Weaver, Chairman Regional Assistance Committee Federal Daergency Management Agency Region V 300 South Wacker, 24th Floor Chicago, IL 60606
Dear Mr. Weaver:
This letter responds to your letter dated January 11, 1985 relative to required corrective actions for the Quad Cities exercise deficiencies.
The acceptance by FEMA of the results of the LaSalle exercise is important as it is clearly apparent that the State of Illinois has the procedures in place to activate the EBS system concurrent with the siren system activation.
The IPRA planning team met with local ESDA coordinators at 10:00 a.m.
on January 18, 1985 and reviewed local procedures for EBS and siren activation. Plans and procedures are already in place and need only to be activated in a timely manner on direction from the State EOC.
Of particular importance, is the forthcoming FEMA 43 demonstration of the Prompt Notification System and the EBS activation. This will allow both State and local ESDA to demonstrate these systems independently and effectively show that appropriate corrective actions have been taken.
On your last point, concerning the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station News Media Center, I have been engaged in an active dialegue with Comnonwealth Edison about improving several of their News Media facilities.
I have stated that the State of Illinois will no longer participate in JPIC operations at Quad Cities in the present facility.
I expect Commonwealth Edison will be taking significant measures to improve the Quad Cities facility as well as other marginal Media Centers. Your assistance and support in this area of JPIC imprevement is appreciated.
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January 11, 1985 Mr. Charles D. Jones Acting Director Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency 110 East Adams Street Springfield, Illinois 62706
Dear Mr. Jones:
This letter is in response to your proposed corrective actions dated December 17, 1984 and my conversations with both you and David Wise of your staff concerning the deficiencies cited for the August 28-29, 1984, Quad Cities radiological emergency preparedness exercise. As a result of the conversations, I have amended the required corrective actions for the Quad Cities exercise deficiencies. The State of Illinois is no longer required to conduct a remedial exercise to correct the category A deficiency to NUREG-0654 criteria element E.6.
This amendment to the required corrective action is based on two factors.
First, during the Quad Cities exercise the sirens were activated in a timely fashion. The deficiency arose because the State of Illinois did not order the activation of the EBS concurrent with the order to activate the sirens. The State of Illinois did sucessfully demonstrate this capability at the LaSalle exercise last October and will demonstrate it again at both of the upcoming exercises: Zion in March and Dresden in April. This constitutes sufficient corrective action on the part of the State of Illinois.
The second factor concerns the ability of local government to activate EBS in conjunction with siren activation in the absence of the State's order to do so.
Since David Wise has agreed to address this issue during his January 18, 1985 meeting with local governments affected by the Quad Cities NPS in Illinois, this will be more productive and effective than a single issue remedial exercise. Please provide me with a report of the January 18 meeting for our records by February 8, 1985.
With respect to the remainder of your corrective actions, they are approved contingent on the above with one condition. The State of Illinois should actively participate with Commonwealth Edison Company in the planning and establishment of the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station News Media Center.
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If you have any questions, please call me at (312) 886-9530. I am providing a copy of this letter to my Headquarters Office for transmittal of your schedule of corrective actions to the NRC.
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ett u 84 lilinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency 110 East Adams Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706 December 17, 1984 Mr. Wallace Weaver Chief, Technical Hazards Branch Region V, Federal Emergency Management Agency 300 South Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Please disregard our correspondence to you dated December 14, 1984 and replace it with the attached Proposed Corrective Action Response.
Infor-mation regarding the proposed corrective action for Item 0.4.c. was inadvertently omitted.
Sincerely, x ' n s.t M avid L. Wise Senior Associate Director DLW/AH/1h enc 1 cc: Gordon Wenger l
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i UTILITY: Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station Illinois III. Sumasty Listing of Deficiencies August 28-29, 1984 (State)
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Deficiencies Affecting Public Health and Safety Illinois i
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NuitEC Narrative Statement Corrective Actica Scheduled Actual Item of Deficiency Proposed Date Date E.6.
It took 26 minutes f rom the time Procedures are developed and 1/85 the State decided to activate training will be enhanced to the strema to alert the public ensure efficient timely notifi-until the laitial instructional cation, and this capability will message was provided to the EBS.
be demonstrated during the remedial drill.
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Other Deficiencies Illinois (Comment ty)
NUREC Narrative Statement Corrective Action Scheduled Actus:
Item of Deficiency Proposed Date Date A.2.a.
Information on the cause of the incident Proper procedures are developed Next scheduled at the plant was not dieseminated to and will be implemented to demonstrate exercise the REAC or Rock Island County.
the controlled dissemination of this information through the DNS and State l
ESDA representatives assigned to the C.3.a.
The Neue Media Center facility is county E0C's.
Limited in space and furnishings.
Heating and air condition 1ns le a The News Media Center, although not problem.
Press releases had to be ideal, meets minimum requirements. This processed in the EOF, a building concern must be directed to the utility separate f rom the News Media Center.
If corrective action is required.
Press N/A releases were properly processed in EOF as this is where the PIO's prepare all J.10.b.
The press release. prepared at the State materials.
EOC, described evacuation sectore by letter designatione rather than All sectors and boundary descriptions Next scheduled landmarks or boundaries.
are being rewritten using geographical exercise and/or political features to identify the various portions of the EPZ and this capability will be den.instrated during the next scheduled exercise.
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Item of Deficiency Proposed Date Date 0.4.c.
Protective clothing (gloves) was not Training will be provided to Prior to used in the gathering of the milk Department of Public Health workers next exercise sample, allowing contamination of regarding proper sampling procedures, the worker's hand by aptiled milk.
This training will include the use of protective gloves.
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UTILITY: Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station Illinois III. Sund ry Listing of Deficiencies (State)
Aunuet 28-29, 198 (Data)
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Deficiencies Affecting Public Health and Safety Rock. Island County (Commaalty)
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UTILITY: Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station 111tnote III. Sumaqry Listing of Deficiencies August 28-29, 1988 (State) l (Date)
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The times posted on the status board Emergency workers will be further Next scheduled were the times of the posting.
Instructed in proper posting procedures exercise and this capability will be demonstrated at the next scheduled exercise.
F.1.a.
Information recorded on NARS message forms was improperly interpreted when Emergency workers will be further instructed Next scheduled l
posted in the Port Byron EOC.
in the proper interpretation of the informa-exercise tion that is recorded on the NARS form and this capability will be demonstrated at the L.1.
Nospital personnel did not demonstrate next scheduled exercise.
proper procedures to prevent the poselble spread of contamination during The U.S. Department of Public Health report N/A 1
the handling of a contaminated injured has been provided to Commonwealth Edison
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Company for their corrective action.
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Ambulance pereoanel did not demonstrate The U.S. Department of Public Health report N/A procedures to prevent the possible has been provided to Commonwealth Edison spread of contamination during the Company for their corrective action.
transport of the injured victim.
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UTILITY: Quad Cities Nuclear Pouer Station Illicais Ill. Summary Listing of Deficiencies Aunuet 28-29, 1984 (state)
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Deficiencies Affecting Public Health and Safety nihiteelde County (Comensalty)
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nhiteelde County (Co M ey)
NUSEC Marrettwo Stateneet Corrective Action Scheduled Actus1 Itom of Deficioacy Proposed Dete Date E.S.
The standard message caused a Prescripted messages for both TBA defielency during the sheltering and evacuation have esercise due to the fact been developed and training will that Albany was in sa area be enhanced to ensure proper to be sheltered rather than understanding and utilization of evacuated.
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