ML20135A002

Serves Encl Util Forwarding Scope & Objectives of Emergency Exercise Scheduled for 851106 & NRC 850812 Response.Info May Be Relevant to Rorem Contention 1.Related Correspondence

ML20135A002
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Site:	Braidwood
Issue date:	09/05/1985
From:	Copeland V COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO., ISHAM, LINCOLN & BEALE
To:	Brenner A, Brenner L, Callihan A, Grossman H Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
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CON-#385-453 OL, NUDOCS 8509090308
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! RANCH Herbert Grossman, Esq., Chairman Lawrence Brenner, Esquire Administrative Law Judge Administrative Law Judge Atomic Safety and Licensing Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Washington, D.C. 20555 Dr. A. Dixon Callihan Dr. Richard F. Cole Administrative Law Judge Administrative Law Judge i 102 Oak Lane Atomic Safety and Licensing Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Re: In the Matter of Commonwealth Edison Company (Braidwood Station 7 Uni _ts 1 and 2, Docket Nos. 50-456 and 50-457) % -

Dear Administrative Judges:

In accordance with the disclosure requirements of the McGuire decision, Duke Power Co. (William B. McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 & 2) ALAB-143, 6 AEC 623 (1973), Commonwealth 3

Edison Company hereby serves on the Licensing Board and the parties

! the following enclosed documents: (1) a letter dated August 1, 1985 from G. L. Alexander to Tom Poloski and the attachment thereto which outlines the scope and objectives of the Braidwood Station emergency exercise scheduled for November 6, 1985; and (2) a response letter dated August 12, 1985 from W. D. Shafer to Cordell Reed. Inasmuch as these documents pertain to emergency planning for Braidwood Station, they may be relevant to Rorem Contention 1.

Very truly yours, 8509090306 850905 PDR ADOCK 05000456 G PDR Victor G. Copeland One of the Attorneys for COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY VGC/mg cc: Service List i

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@ one First Naticrai P'aza en cago minoj Accress Reply to Pos: Off'ce Box 767 Chicago. lilinois 60690 August 1, 1985 Mr. Tom Poloski Division of Radiology and Material Safety Program US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region III 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn IL 60137

Subject:

Braidwood Station Emergency Exercise Objectives and Scope NRC Docket Nos. 50-456/457

Dear Tom,

Attached are the objectives and scope of participation for the 1985 Braicwood Emergency Exercise to be conducted on November 6.

Tnese articles comprise the set that we wish you to cocument for the exercise. The objectives anc scope of participation you received at the July 25 meeting are to be replacea by tne set now in your possession. These attachments contain the appropriate revisions and are in accordance with all agreements previously outlinec.

Thank you for your attention and consideration in tnis matter. If you have questions or comments pertaining to these attachments, or the exercise in general, please feel free to call eitner Terry Blackmon at 815/942-2920 or Deboran Vestal at 312/294-4124.

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G.L. Alexander Nuclear Licensing Administrator bs Attachments .

1 cc: US NRC Ducument Control Desk Washington DC 20555 D. Vestal -CECO 0453K

ERAIDWOOD A985 GSEP EXERCISE SCOPE OF PARTICIPATION Commonwealth Eoison will participate in the Braiowood Station exercise by activating the on-site emergency response organization ,

anc the of f-site emergency response organization as appropriate, suoject to limitations that may become necessary to provide for safe efficient operation of Braidwood Station anc other CECO nuclear generating stations.

Activation of tne TSC and other on-site participants will De conducted on a real time basis during the day time hours. The exercise shift will receive the initial scenario information anc responc accordingly.

Tne Nuclear Duty Person anc the balance of tne Recovery Group will be prepositionea close to Byron to permit use of Recovery Group personnel frcm oistant locations.

The Corporate Command Center will be activated.

Commonwealth Ecison will cemonstrate the capability to make contact with contractors whose assistance would be required by the simulated accident situation, but will not actually incur the expense -

of using contractor services to simulate emergency response except as prearrangec specifically for the exercise.

Commonwealth Edison will arrange to provide actual transportation and communication support in accordance with existing agreements to the extent specifically prearranged for the exercise.

Commonwealth Edison will provide unforeseen actual assistance only to the extent the resources are available and do not hincer normal operation of the company.

On-site assemoly and accountaoliity along with High Range Sampling System (HRSS) procedures will be simulateo during the exercise. Assembly and accountability will be demonstrated at a cate anc time selected to minimize disruption of construction work in progress. HRSS will be demonstratea upon the completion of the system at the Braidwood Station.

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i BRAIDWOOD 1985 GSEP EXERCISE OBJECTIVES Primarv 00jective:

Demonstrate the capaollity to implement the Commonaealth Ecison Generating Stations Emergency Plan in cooperation with the I.llinois Plan for Radiological Accioents to protect tne puolic in the event of a major accident at the Braidwood Station. Tnis ,

capability will oe demonstrated during tne hours to qyalify as a day-time exercise in accordance with NRC guidance.

Succorting Objectives:

1) Incioent Assessment ano Classification

a. Demonstrate the capaoility to assess the accident d

conditions, to determine which Emergency Action

. Level (EAL) has been reached, and to classify the 1 accicent level correctly in accordance with GSEP.

- (EOF, CCC, TSC, CR) 1

2) Notification and Communication

a. Demonstrate tne capability to notify the principal offsite organizations within 15 minutes of declaring an accioent classification.

- (EOF, CCC, TSC, CR)

b. Demonstrate the capability to notify the NRC within one hour of the initial incident.

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(CR)

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• Demonstrate.the capability to contact organizations that would normally assist in an emergency, Dut are not participating in this exercise (e.g. INPO, Murray & Trettel, Westinghouse, etc.)

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o. Demonstrate the ability to provide accurate ano timely information so that reports may oe made to the emergency news center for press releases.

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e. Demonstrate the ability to provice follow-up information to the State in a timely manner.

- (EOF)

3) Radiological Assessment

a. Demonstrate the capability to calculate of f-site cose projections.

- (EOF, CCC, TSC)

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! b. Demonstrate the capability of environmental i

fielo teams to conouct field raolation surveys and collect air, liquio, vegetation ano soil samples when needed.

- (EOF, CCC, TSC, ENV)

c. Demonstrate the capability te.conouct in-plant raoiation protection activities.

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! d. Demonstrate the ability to perform calculations with radiological survey information, trend this information, ano make appropriate recommendations concerning protective actions.

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- (EOF, CCC, OSC, HP)

4) Emergency Facilities

a. Demonstrate the capability to activate the emergency organizatio, and staff the nuclear station emergency response facilities in accordance with procedures during a day time period.

- (EOF, TSC, HP, CCC, OSC)

b. Demonstrate througn oiscussion ano staff planning, the ability to perform a shift enange

. in the TSC, EOF and control room.

- (EOF, TSC, CCC)

5) Emergency Direction and Control

a. Demonstrate the ability of the directors to manage the emergency organizations in the J

implementation of the G5EP.

- (EOF, CCC, OSC, TSC, CR)

b. Demonstrate the capability of cooroinating the direction of emergency response among CECO ano Illinois offsite command centers by using Liasion personnel and communicators.

(EOF)

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6) Recovery ano Re-entry

a. Demonstrate the capability of 'the emergency response personnel to identify requirements, programs, and policies governing damage

! assessments and implementing procedures for

recovery and re-entry.

- (EOF, CCC, TSC) 1

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Docket No. 50-456 Docket No. 50-457 Commonwealth Edison Company ATTN: Mr. Cordell Reed Vice President ,

Post Office Box 767 Chicago, IL 60690 Gentlemen:

Thank you for your letter dated August 1,1985, which included a copy of Commonwealth Edison's Scope and Objectives for the Braidwood Station Exercise scheduled for November 6,1985. We find these objectives to be acceptable and in accordance with those discussed with Mr. T. Ploski of my staff at the July 25 scenario developmen't meeting.

Your cooperation with us is appreciated.

Sincerely, k:$ 6 ', U W. D. Shafer,, Chief Emergency Preparedness and Radiological Protection Branch cc: D. L. Farrar, Director of Nuclear Licensing M. Wallace, Proje6t Manager D. Shamblin, Construction Superintendent J. F. Gudac, Plant Manager C. W. Schroeder, Licensing and Compliance Superintendent DMB/ Document Control Desk (RIDS)

Resident Inspector, RIII Braidwood Resident Inspector, RIII Byron Phyllis Dunton, Attorney General's Office, Environmental Control Division D. W. Cassel, Jr., Esq.

J. W. McCaffrey, Chief, Public Utilities Division H. S. Taylor, Quality Assurance Division E. Chan, ELD J. Stevens, NRR D. Matthews, EPB, OIE l

W. Weaver, FEMA, RV .-

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