ML20149K228

Forwards Description of Scope & Objectives for 971021 Emergency Exercise.Exemption from 1997 Annual Emergency Preparedness Exercise Was Requested on 970717,due to Permanent Cessation of Operation of Plant by 970830

ML20149K228
Person / Time
Site:	Big Rock Point File:Consumers Energy icon.png
Issue date:	07/22/1997
From:	Addy R CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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NUDOCS 9707300071
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1997 BIG ROCK POINT EMERGENCY EXERCISE SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES Attached is a description of the scope and objectives for the October 21,1997, Big Rock Point Plant emergency exercise. Big Rock Point has requested an exemption from the 1997 annual emergency preparedness exen:ise in a letter dated July 17,1997, due to he permanant cessation of operation of the plant by August 30,1997. If the exemption is granted, the scope and objectives attached will no longer be applicable.

Should you have any questions contact:

Big Rock Point Plant Kar:n Wooster Emergency Planning Supervisor 10269 US-31 North ,,7)[)

Charlevoix, MI 49720 -

(616) 547-8288

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1 BREX-97 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES SCOPE BREX-97 is designed to meet exercise requirements specified i the Site Emergency Plan andonresponse of major portions of by State an Joint Public Information Center e rcise.

will tate be activated of Michigan. The duri OBJECTIVES The following objectives will be demonstrated as dictated by the e

1. xercise scenario.

Assessment and Classification A.

minutes of the conditions being presented. - within 15 Assess and cla 2.

Communications A.

local authorities and the State,eenand NRC using EPIP-6F.

minutesasto soon as p one hour to the B.

the State in approximate fifteen minute authorities ually agreed.

and intervals or C.

Provide every updates 30 minutes. between appropriate emergency response faciliti es approximately D.

Provide accurate press release information s.

on plant condition 3.

Radiological Assessment and Control A.

Collect, analyze, and document radiological data.

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Analyze plant and environmental radiological conditions to devel actions for plant personnel in accordance withopEPIP-5B.

protective C.

actions for the public to recommend velop protective to the State pe i

2 BREX-97 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES D. Pmpare and brief personnel for activities requimd in high radiation areas.

E. Monitor, track and document radiation exposure to maintenance, operations, and monitoring team personnel. ~

l F. Calculate dose projections based on sample msults or monitor readings. l

4. Emergency Response Facilities A. Staff and activate onsite emergency response facilities within approximately 30 minutes of an Alert classification.

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B. Staff and activate the Emergency Operations Facility within about an hour and a half of the Alert declaration.

C. Update status boards approximately every 30 minutes.

l D. Document field teaan activities in logs and on OSC ar.d TSC status boards.

E. Prioritize and track status of key in plant jobs.

5. Direction and Control i

A. Demonstrate effective command and control and transfer of command and control l by the Site Emergency Directors and the EOF Director.

B. Dispatch, and direct field team activities.

C. Complete accountability within 30 minutes of the ALERT classification.

D. Brief emergency response staffs in approximate 30 minute intervals, i

E. Coordinate emergency response with the local and State governments. '

F. Demonstrate m-entry and recovery in accordance with procedures.

6. Exercise Control A. Allow adequate free play for players to demonstrate their capabilities.

B. Accurately assess performance of exercise players and controllers and provide written documentation.

3 BREX-97 SCOPE AND ORTECTIVES C. Provide data and dimetion to ensum the exercise proceeds according to the Sequence of Events.

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