ML20147G350
| ML20147G350 | |
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| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 03/03/1988 |
| From: | Capstick R VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER CORP. |
| To: | Lazarus W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| References | |
| FVY-88-18, NUDOCS 8803080200 | |
| Download: ML20147G350 (7) | |
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VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER CORPORATION RD 5, Box 169. Ferry Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
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ENGINEERING OFFICE 1671 WORCESTER ROAD March 3, 1988 FR AMINGHAM, M ASS ACHUSETTS 01701 FVY 88-18 vitamose emermw United States Nuclear Regulatory Ccmmission Region I 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Attention:
Mr. William J. Lazarus, Chief Emergency Preparedness Section
References:
(a) License No. DPR-28 (Docket No. 50-271)
(b) Letter, USNRC to VYNPC, NVY 88-017, dated February 4, 1988
Subject:
EMERGENCY EXERCISE OBJECTIVES
Dear Sir:
Enclosed please find two copies of Vermont Yankee's objectives for the Annual Emergency Preparedness Exercise which has been rescheduled for the week of August 29, 1988. These exercise objectives are being submitted in accordance with the schedule provided in your letter of February 4,1988 (Reference (b)]. The enclosure to this letter provides a description and scope of the exercise and the objectives to be fulfilled, including specific objectives to demonstrate, where appropriate, the effectiveness of corrective actions taken in regard to areas previously identified during NRC inspections, prior emergency exercises and drills, and our internal evaluation process.
In accordance with the rescheduled exercise date referenced above, please be advised that the scenario package will now be submitted 65 days prior to August 29, 1988, consistent with the submittal schedule specified in your letter of February 4, 1988 [ Reference (b)).
Your questions and comments concerning the Vermont Yankee Annual Emergency Preparedness Exercise should be addressed to Mr. Edward C. Porter.
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corporation, P.O. Box 169. Ferry Road, Brattleboro, Vermont 05301.
Mr. Porter can be reached at (802) 257-5271 Extension 363.
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I UnitedStatesNuclearRegulatoryCommission-March 3, 1988 Attention:
Mr. William J. Lazarus, Chief Page 2 We trust this information ~1s satisfactory; however, should you have any questions please contact this-office.
Very truly yours,.
VERMONT YANKEE NUC EAR POWER CORPORATION f&
R. W. Capstick Licensing Engineer RWC/25.134 Enclosures ec:
Mr. Thomas Tuccinardi USNRC - Region I Battelle PNL - Mr. J. Jamison (2 copies)
Emergency Preparedness Group Health Physics Department 2955 George Washington Way Richland, WA 99352
VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE AUGUST 1988 EXERCISE OBJECTIVES - VERMONT YANKEE In order to demonstrate the radiological emergency response preparedness of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station, an emergency response preparedness exer-cise will be conducted during the week of August 29, 1988. The exercise being conducted is a small-scale exercise which will involve the participation of Vermont Yankee Station and corporate personnel. The states of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and the local communities within the plume expo-sure pathway have the opportunity to participate in the exercise, if they so desire.
A set of exercise objectives for the exercise was developed to evaluate and test certain elements of the Vermont Yankee emergency preparedness program. The selected exercise objectives were based upon previous open items identified by the NRC and corrective actions taken in regard to follow-up action items iden-tified by Vermont Yankee personnel. These exercise objectives will be used to ascertain the required input to the exercise scenario sequency of events and to establish the evaluation criteria to be used by the exercise controllers and obse rve rs. The specific exercise objectives to be demonstrated are as follows:
A.
Accident Assessment 1.
Demonstrate the ability cf Control Room personnel to recognize emergency initiating events and properly classify the condition in accordance with pre-established emergency action levels.
2.
Demonstrate the ability of the Control Room and TSC staff to coordinate the assessment of plant conditions and corrective actions to mitigate accident conditions.
3.
Demonstrate that information concerning plant conditions can be dissemi-nated between the Control Room and TSC in a timely manner.*
4.
Demonstrate the ability of the TSC staff to initiate and coordinate corrective actions in an ef ficient and timely manner.*
5.
Demonstrate the ability of appropriate TSC staff to participate with the Control Room and the EOF /RC in emergency classification and EAL disctssions.
6.
Demonstrate the ability to obtain appropriate chemistry samples in sup-port of accident assessment activities which may include the use of the post-accident sampling system as necessary.
B.
Notification and Communication 1.
Demonstrate that message are transmitted in an accurate and timely manner and that messages are properly logged and documented.*
2.
Demonstrate the capability to notify federal and state authorities of emergency classification in accordance with established procedures.
3.
Demonstrate that appropriate status boards are utilized to display per-tinent accident information at the various emergency responsa facilities. J
4.
Demonstr, ate that adequate emergency communication systems are in place to facilitate transmittal of data between the emergency response facili-ties and federal and state authorities.
C.
Direction and Control 1.
Demonstrate the capability of key emergency response facility management personnel to direct and coordinate their respective emergency response activities in an of ficient and timely manner.
D.
Emergency Response Facilities 1.
Demonstrate the ability of station and corporate personnel to activate and staff the emergency response facilities in a timely manner.
2.
Demonstrate and test the adequacy and effectiveness of emergency response facilities, operations, and equipment.
E.
Radiological Exposure Control 1.
Demonstrate the ability to provide adequate radiation protection controls for on-site emergency response personnel, such as appropriate personn'el dosimetry, equipment, and protective clothing.
2.
Demonstrate the ability to monitor and track radiation exposure of on-site emergency response personnel.
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Radiological Assessment 1.
Demonstrate that adequate dose assessment procedures can be performed to determine off-site radiological consequences.
2.
Demonstrate that radiological assessment personnel at the EOF can obtain radiological and meteorological data in a timely manner.
3.
Demonstrate the ability to perform timely assessment of off-site radiological conditions to support the formulation of protective action recommendations for the plume exposure pathway.
4.
Demonstrate that off-site monitoring teams can be dispatched and deployed in a timely manner.
5.
Demonstrate the use of appropriate equipment and procedures to perform off-site radiological monitoring.
6.
Demonstrate the ability to ef fectively track and define the plume during a radiological release by utilizing the computerized dose assessment model (METPAC).
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Protective Action Recommendations 1.
Demonstrate the ability to implement appropriate on-site protective action measures for emergency response personnel. _
2.
Demonstrate the adequacy of the protective action decision making pro-cess to make appropriate recommendations concerning of f-site radiole.,
cal consequences.
11. Parallel and Other Actions 1.
Test and evaluate the adequacy of methods to estab.a and maintain access control and personnel accountablity witL.a the protected area.
2.
Demonsteste the licensec's capability for self-critique and ability to identifv areas needing improvement.
1.
Public Information 1.
Demonstrate the ability to develop and diseminate timely accurate press release to the public and the news media.
2.
Demonstrate the ability to provide briefings for and to interface with the public and news media.
3.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and coordinate news releases bet-ween the EOF and the News Media Center.
4.
Demonstrate the ability to provide rumor control.
The annual Radiological monitoring drill and semi-annual Health Physica drill will be included as part of this exercise.
- Indicates NRC identified improvement items from the 1987 exercise.