ML20211M765

Requests Approval of Proposed Change to Facility Emergency Plan by 870201.Corporate Command Ctr in Chicago,Il Designated as Emergency Operations Facility.Ltrs from States of Il & Wi,Supporting Change,Encl

ML20211M765
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Site:	Zion  File:ZionSolutions icon.png
Issue date:	12/05/1986
From:	Johnson I COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
To:	James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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2475K(4), NUDOCS 8612180042
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799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, IL. 60137

Subject:

Zion Nuclear Station Units 1 and 2 Approval of a Change to the Commonwealth Edison  ;

Generating Station Emergency Plan (GSEP)

NRC Docket No. 50-295 and 50-304

Dear Mr. Keppler:

In accordance with the provisions of 10CFR50.54(g), we request approval of a proposed change to the Zion Station Generating Station Emergency Plan (GSEP).

Federal Regulations require that Commonwealth Edison maintain a backup emergency operation facility (BEOF) for Zion Station. Commonwealth Edison proposes to designate the Corporate Command Center in Chicago as the alternate or BEOF in lieu of present facilities which are located in Libertyville, Illinois.

The current approved Generating Station Emergency Plan recognizes the Corporate Command Center (CCC) as an initial response center for Commonwealth Edison. The CCC has ready access to plant parameters through the Safety Parameters Display System (SPDS) and Point History programs and to doseassessment through the Offsite Dose Calculations systems (ODCS). Engineering and Health Physics l expertise and the capabilities for accident and fuel transient analyses are'in close proximity to the Corporation Command Center.

Additionally, Telecommunications and Computer System Departments are

-also easily accessible. Sufficient space and communications are ,

available to accomodate the state and federal agencies that would be j involved in responding to a GSEP.

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I In the event that relocation is required to a BEOF, transportation for state and federal agency personnel to the Corporate Com.nand Center can be made available. Information pertaining to the difference in time and driving distance between the two locations for backup EOFs can be found in Attachment 1 to this letter.

Although the Corporate Command Center is located beyond the recommended 10 to 20 mile range specified by NRC guidance.

Commonwealth Edison believes that this proposed change to the Emergency Plan does not result in any negative impact in the health and safety of the public.

Letters from the states of Illinois and Wisconsin confirming that they have no concerns related to this proposed change can be found in Attachments 2 and 3 to this letter.

Your approval of this proposed change is sought by February 1, 1987 in order to support the extensive emergency drills that are being planned for 1987.

In accordance with the guidelines regarding NRC communication procedures related to emergency planning submittals, two copies of this request are being sent to Region III for your use as well as a copy to the Zion Station NRC Resident Inpector.

Please direct any questions you may have regarding the contents of this letter to this office.

Yours very truly,

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-n I. M. John n Nuclear Licensing Administrator

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l Approximate Distances and Travel Time to Libertyville Backup EOF Facility vs. Corporate Command Center i

Straight Line Driving Normal Distance Distance Travel Time l Zion EOF to Libertyville 15 miles 18 miles 26 min.

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ATTACIBIENT 2 lilinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency 110 East Adams Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706 October 27, 1986 Mr. L. D. Butterfield Commonwealth Edison Company Post Office Box 767 Chicago IL 60690-0767

Dear Mr. Butterfield:

Director Jones asked me to respond to your letter of .!

October 17, 1986. We have no concerns regarding the designation of the Corporate Command Center as the Alternate Emergency Operations Facility for Zion Station. Please inform us of the NRC's decision and of the effective date of any changes.

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s.:/ F Wan W Jana S. Fairow Radiological Emergency Preparedness Supervisor JSF/hd

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DIVISION OF EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT Maihng Address.

• October 31, 1986 Post office Bon 7Bc5 4802 SheDoygan Avenue . Madison,Wis onsin Madison, WI 53707 Phone 608/266-3232 L. D. Butterfield Technical Services Manager Ccmmonwealth Edison 72 West Adams Street P.O. Bcx 767 Chicago, IL 60690

Dear Mr. Butterfield:

'1his is in regard to CEo's proposal to designate the Corporate Ccmmand Center in Chicago as a backup EOF for Zion Station.

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We have discussed this proposal with ESIR and concur with their opinion that your Ccrporate Ccumand Center in Chicago will provide gpropriate facilities for this purpose.

'Ihank ycn for the opportunity to cmment on this proposal.

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M id Speerse ider, Director Bureau of Plans & Preparedness DS/ fem cc: Colette Bltru Meister Tan Jchnson, [II&SS Jana Faircw, IL ESDA Garrett Nielsen