ML20154K620
| ML20154K620 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Duane Arnold, Quad Cities  |
| Issue date: | 05/27/2020 |
| From: | Hart H US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Kathryn Brock NRC/NSIR/DPR |
| Anderson J | |
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| Download: ML20154K620 (4) | |
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20472 www.fema.gov May 27, 2020 Kathryn Brock Director, Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop T4D22A Washington, D.C. 20555 RE: COVID-19 Preparedness Assessments for FEMA Region VII Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) and Quad Cities Generating Station (QCGS).
Dear Ms. Brock:
Pursuant to the FEMA Preparedness Assessment Framework - COVID-19 memorandum dated May 13, 2020, FEMA Region VII completed the assessments for the local communities within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) of the Duane Arnold Energy Center and Quad Cities Generating Station (Iowa portion of EPZ). These assessments included the examination of the local Offsite Response Organizations (OROs) in order to assess their continued capability to adequately respond to an incident at the plant.
Based on the assessments conducted and our review of available information gathered in discussions with the OROs, FEMA concludes that offsite radiological emergency preparedness remains adequate to provide Reasonable Assurance and that appropriate measures can be taken to protect the health and safety of the public in a radiological emergency at all of the listed Nuclear Power Plants. At this time, FEMA is not initiating any further action in any of the listed nuclear stations 10-mile EPZs. If FEMA does become aware of any degradation of the offsite infrastructure or a significant reduction in ORO capabilities that could directly impact public health and safety, FEMA stands ready initiate assessments and forward the findings to the NRC for appropriate review and action.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20472 www.fema.gov Page 2 May 27, 2020 Please contact me at 202-436-5838, if you have any questions or require any further assistance on this matter.
Sincerely, Hampton H. Hart, Jr.
Acting Director Technological Hazards Division
Attachment:
dated May 26, 2020 cc:
Deputy Administrator, Resilience Assistant Administrator, National Preparedness Directorate Associate Administrator, Office of Response and Recovery REP Program Branch Chief Region VII RAC Chair FEMA National Watch Center Digitally signed by HAMPTON H HART JR Date: 2020.05.27 14:33:35 -04'00'
From:
Morgan, Thomas To:
Quinn, Vanessa; Harris III, Timothy; Bates, Kerris; Van Der Werff, Jay Cc:
R7-NP-TH Branch; Bill Maier (Bill.Maier@nrc.gov); Logaras, Harral; Allan Barker (allan.barker@nrc.gov); OLeary, Sean
Subject:
COVID-19 Preparedness Assessment - QCGS (Iowa portion of EPZ)
Date:
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 3:22:07 PM Attachments:
image002.png Provided per the reference noted below:
On 26 May 2020, based on the assessment performed and our review of available information gathered in discussions with the State/OROs, FEMA Region VII has concluded that offsite radiological emergency preparedness (EP) remains adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken to protect the health and safety of the public (within the state of Iowa) in a radiological emergency at the Quad Cities Generating Station (QCGS).
At this time, FEMA is not initiating any further action within the QCGS 10-mile emergency planning zone in Iowa. If FEMA does become aware of any degradation of the offsite infrastructure or a significant reduction in ORO capabilities that could directly impact public health and safety, FEMA stands ready to initiate assessments and forward its findings to the NRC for appropriate review and action.
Reference:
FEMA Technological Hazards Division Memorandum dated May 13, 2020,
Subject:
Preparedness Assessment Framework - COVID-19
Tom Morgan Chief, Technological Hazards Branch l National Preparedness Division l Region VII Mobile: (816) 808-2756 thomas.morgan5@fema.dhs.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency fema.gov
From:
Morgan, Thomas To:
Quinn, Vanessa; Harris III, Timothy; Bates, Kerris; Van Der Werff, Jay Cc:
R7-NP-TH Branch; Bill Maier (Bill.Maier@nrc.gov); Logaras, Harral; Allan Barker (allan.barker@nrc.gov)
Subject:
COVID-19 Preparedness Assessment - DAEC Date:
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 3:24:45 PM Attachments:
image002.png Provided per the reference noted below:
On 26 May 2020, based on the assessment performed and our review of available information gathered in discussions with the State/OROs, FEMA Region VII has concluded that offsite radiological emergency preparedness (EP) remains adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken to protect the health and safety of the public in a radiological emergency at the Duane Arnold energy Center (DAEC). At this time, FEMA is not initiating any further action within the DAEC 10-mile emergency planning zone. If FEMA does become aware of any degradation of the offsite infrastructure or a significant reduction in ORO capabilities that could directly impact public health and safety, FEMA stands ready to initiate assessments and forward its findings to the NRC for appropriate review and action.
Reference:
FEMA Technological Hazards Division Memorandum dated May 13, 2020,
Subject:
Preparedness Assessment Framework - COVID-19
Tom Morgan Chief, Technological Hazards Branch l National Preparedness Division l Region VII Mobile: (816) 808-2756 thomas.morgan5@fema.dhs.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency fema.gov