ML20151K222

Provides Status of Util Efforts Re Design & Deployment of Vehicular Alert & Notification Sys.Sys Currently Undergoing Testing to Establish Specific Setup & Operational Procedures

ML20151K222
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Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	04/15/1988
From:	Feigenbaum T PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
To:	Nerses V Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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CON-#288-6173 NYN-88052, OL, NUDOCS 8804210275
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Ted C. Felgenbaum Vice President NYN-88052 OWdbM April 15, 1988 N:w Hampshire Yankee Division Mr. Victor Nerses, Project Manager

. Project Directorate I-3 Division of Reactor Projects United States Nuclesr Regulatory Commission '

k'ashington, DC 20555

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(a) Facility Operating License NPF-56, Construction Permit CPPR-136, Docket Nos. 50-443 and 50-444 (b) PSNH Letter (SBN-1217) dated October 16. 1986 'The Alert and Notification System Sirens,' John Devincentis to Vincent S. Noonan (c) PSNH Letter (NYN-88025) dated February 26, 1988, 'Seabrook Plan for Hassachusetts Communities (SPMC): Request for Additional Information,' G. S. Thomas to USNRC (d) PSNH Letter (NYN-88042) dated April 1, 1988 ' Response to Request for Additional Information on the Public Alert and Notification System,' O. S. Thomas to USNRC Subject Public Alert and Notification System Status Update Dear Sir This lettor provides the status of New Hranpshire Yankee (NHY) efforts regarding the design and deployment of the Vehicular Alert and Notification Systems (VANS) described in the responses to NRC requests for additional, information (References (c) and (d)).

l The design of the VANS has been completed and NHY has constructed a prototype siren and truck system. Currently, this system is undergoing testing to establish the specific setup and operational procedures. Also. NHY is finalizing the arrangements for the vehicle staging areas and acoustic locations required for implementation.

Appendix E to the Seabrook Station Radiological Emergency Plan is currently being revised to reflect the VANS portion of the public alert and notification system. NHY will issue this revision to the plan no later than April 30, 1988 [ Reference (d)). ,

NHY has cocznitted to a demonstration of the prototype VANS system prior to April 30, 1988 [ References (c) and (d)). This demonstration is scheduled for April 27, 1988.

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Mr. Victor Nerses April 15, 1988 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 l

In accordance with the NHY commitment to implement a prompt notification system prior to initial criticality (Reference (b)) and in support of issuance of a low power license. NHY intends to implement the VANS prior to entering Mode 2 operation. This commitment for implementation should not be interpreted as agreement that the Appeal Board was correct in its rulings on the prompt notification system in ALAB-883. New Hampshire Yankee has appealed ALAB-883 on these issues and intends to pursue that appeal.

It is New Hampshire Yankee's position that the VANS demonstrates compliance with the Commissions regulations for a prompt notification system and that implementation of the system prior to initial criticality provides further assurance of public health and safety for the Massachusetts communities within the Seabrook emergency planning zone.

Should you require any additional information, please contact Hr. Anthony Callendrello at (603) 474-9574, extension 2751.

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Ted C. Feigenbaum cci Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Service List Mr. William Y. Russell Regional Administrator Region I United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission 425 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Mr. A. C. Cerne NRC Senior Resident Inspector Seabrook Station Seabrook, NH 03874 Mr. Richard Donovan RAC Chairman for the Review and Evaluation of

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