ML20215A086

Discusses Licensee Emergency Planning Activities Since 870507 Meeting,Including Util Efforts to Compensate for Lack of Cooperation from Commonwealth of Ma.Meeting to Review Technical Issues Re Emergency Planning Requested

ML20215A086
Person / Time
Site:	Seabrook
Issue date:	06/10/1987
From:	Derrickson W PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
To:	Murley T Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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CON-#287-3711 NYN-87077, OL, NUDOCS 8706160500
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Willicm B. Derrickson I June 10, 1987 Senior Vice President Nuctect Energy dU NYN- 87077 N:w Hampshire Yankee Division United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission

! Washington, DC 20555 Attention: Dr. Thomas E. Murley, Director Nuclear Reactor Regulation Ref e rences: (a) Facility Operating License NPF-56, Construction Permit CPPR-136, Docket Nos. 50-443 and 50-444 (b) PSNH Letter (NYN-87046), dated April 8,1987,

" Radiological Emergency Response Plan for Commonwealth of Massachusetts", G. S. Thomas to the USNRC (c) PSNH Letter (NYN-87058), dated April 24, 1987,

" Radiological Emergency Response Plan for Commonwealth of Massachusetts", G. S. Thomas to the USNRC

Subject:

Radiological Emergency Response Plan for Commonwealth 1 of Massachusetts; Request for Meeting

Dear Dr. Murley:

The purpose of my letter is to advise you of NHY's emergency planning activities since our meeting of May 7,1987 and to request a meeting between our respective staf fs.

First of all, in regards to the NHY petition to reduce the EPZ, I would like to inform you that NHY has no plans at this time to resubmit such a request. NHY will, however, continue to respond to past ques-tions of the Staff as we had previously committed (i.e., at meetings or

in correspondence).

In regards to emergency planning for that portion of the 10 mile EPZ within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NHY is in the process of finalizing a set of interim compensatory plans and procedures. These plans and procedures will supplement the detailed emergency response plan previously submitted [ Reference (b)]. It should be noted that it is our position that the plan previously submitted, in combination with  !

the State of New Hampshire emergency response capabilities, demonstrates  !

, that an extensive basis and framework exists by which the health and 1 safety of the public will be protected (Reference (c)].

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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission NYN- 87077 Attention: Dr. Thomas E. Murley Page 2 New Hampshire Yankee is continuing in its efforts to obtain full or partial cooperation of the Commonwealth in the planning process. To date, however, we have been unsuccessful in persuading Massachusetts of the benefits of participation in emergency planning.

Due to the continuing noncooperation by the Commonwealth, we fully recognize that NHY will have to take certain compensatory measures in order to comply with your 10 mile EPZ requirements for full power licensure. For many months, NHY has studied the emergency planning options available to us and as a result is finalizing a set of interim compensating plans and procedures that supplement the Massachusetts plan.

This also provides further clarification as to how emergency planning can be implemented for the Massachusetts portion of the EPZ should the Common-wealth's refusal to cooperate persist.

We also recognize that the NRC's emergency planning regulations are qualitative and general in nature. This, unfortunately, can lead to differing interpretations of the same rule by different organiza-tions. One recent example of this concerns us because of the poten-tially significant impact on the Seabrook licensing process. On June 4,1987, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued its position on the contentions to be litigated during the upcoming hearings on the State of NH Emergency Response Plans. From our review, it appears that the FEMA positions on the evacuation / sheltering of the beach popula-tion is at odds with our interpretation of the intent of your rules.

Before we finalize the submittal, it is imperative that we confirm our understanding and interpretation of the emergency planning requirements for full power operation. As such, I request that a meeting be scheduled between our respective staff s, at the NRC's earliest convenience, to review the technical issues of concern to us. This meeting would also serve as an opportunity for NHY to present its schedule for future submittals to allow you to efficiently allocate your resources.

If the NRC should have any further questions regarding this matter do not hesitate to contact Mr. William J. Daley, Jr. at (603) 474-9521, extension 2057.

Ve ry truly yours,

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William B. Derrickson

United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission NYN- 87077 Attention: Dr. Thomas E. Murley Page 3 cc: Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Service List Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Mr. Victor Nerses, Acting Director PWR Project Directorate No. 5 Division of PWR Licensing A U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Mr. William T. Russell Regional Administrator U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region 1 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 Mr. A. C. Cerne NRC Senior Resident Inspector Seabrook Station Seabrook, NH 03874

Atoale Safety Licensing Board Service List i

Lando W Zech, Jr., Chairaan-U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Dr. Emmeth A. Luebke East West Tower Building Atoalc Safety and Licensing Board Panel 4350 East West Highway U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comalaston Bethesda, MD 20814 East West Tower Building 4350 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 James K. Asselstine, Commissioner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Gustave A. Linenberger-East West Tower Building Atoalc Safety and Licensing Board Panel 4350 East West Highway U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Bethesda, MD 20814 East West Tower Building 4350 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Kenneth M. Carr, Commissioner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Dr. Jerry Harbour East West Tower Building Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel {

4350 East West Highway U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Bethesda, MD 20814 East West Tower Building 4350 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Thomas M. Roberts, Commissioner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission William C. Parler, Esq. General Counsel'-

East West Tower Building office of the General Counsel 4350 East West Highway U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Bethesda, MD 20814 1717 H Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 Frederick M. Bernthal, Commissioner U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Martin G. Malsch, Esq., Deputy General-East West Tower Building Counsel for Licensing and Regulation 4350 East West Highway Office of the General Counsel Bethesda, MD 20814 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Consission 1717 H Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 Helen Hoyt, Chairperson Atoalc Safety and Licensing Board Panel Sherwin E. Turk, Esq.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of the Executive Legal Director East West Tower Building U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 4350 East West Highway Tenth Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 7735 Old Georgetown Road

, Bethesda, MD 20814 Administrative Judge Sheldon J.

Wolfe, Esq., Chairman H. Joseph Flynn, Esq.

Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Office of General Counsel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Consission Federal Energency Management Agency East West Tower Building 500 C Street, SW 4350 East West Highway Washington, DC 20472 Bethesda, MD 20814 l

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Diane Curran. Esq.

Andrea C. Perster. Esq. Senator Gordon J. Humphrey*

Harmon & Weiss U.S. Senate Suite 430 Washington, DC 20510 2001 S Street. NW (ATTN: Toa Burack)

Washington, DC 20009 Carol S. Sneider. Esq.

Assistant Attorney General Senator Gordon J. Humphrey*

Department of the Attorney General 1 Pillsbury Street Concord. NH 03301 One Ashburton Place. 19th Floor (ATTN: Herb Boynton)

Boston. MA 02108 Robert A. Backus. Esq.

116 Lowell Street Philip Ahrens. Esq.

P.O. Box 516 Assistant Attorney General Manchester NH 03105 Department of the Attorney General Statehouse Station #6 Augusta. ME 04333 Paul McEachern. Esq.

Matthew T. Brock. Esq. Mrs. Sandra Gavutis Shatnes & McEachern Chairman. Board of Selectmen 25 Maplewood Avenue RFD 1 - Box 1154 P.O. Box 360 Xensington, NH 03827 Portsmouth, NH 03801 Mr. Ed Thomas PEMA Region i Thomas F. Powers. III Town Manager 442 JohnMA Boston, W.02109 McCormack P0 A Courthouse Town of Exeter 10 Front Street Exeter. NH 03833 Stephen E. Merrill. Esq.

Attorney General Brentwood Board of Selectmen George Dana Bisbee Esq. RFD Dalton Road Assistant Attorney General Brentwood NH 03833 Office of the Attorney General 25 Capitol Street Concord NH 03301-6397 Richard A. Hampe. Esq.

Hampe and McNicholas Calvin A. Canney 35 Pleasant Street City Manager City Hall Concord. NH 03301 126 Daniel Street Portsa w th. NH 03601

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Mr. J.P. Nadeau Selectmen's Office Mr. William S. Lord 10 Central Road Board of Selectmen Rye, NH 03870 Town Hall - Friend Street Asesbury, MA 01913 Gary W. Holmes, Esq.

Holmes & Elle Peter S. Mathews, Mayor s City Hall 47 Winnacunnet Road Hampton, NH 03842 Newburyport, MA 01950 Robert Carrigg Town Office Judith H. Mizner Atlantic Avenue Silvergate, Gertner, Baker, Fine, North Hampton, NN 03862 Good & Mizner 88 Broad Street Boston, MA 02110 Mr. Angle Machiros Charles P. Grahaa. Esq.

Chairman of the Board of Selectmen McKay, Murphy and Graham Town of Newbury Newbury, MA 01950 100 Main Street Amesbury, MA 01913 l

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