ML20215C333

Informs of NRC 870204-05 Early Emergency Responders Workshop & FEMA 870203 Radiological Emergency Plan Conference in Chicago,Il to Discuss Lessons Learned & Current Problems in Coordination & Integration of Emergency Response Efforts

ML20215C333
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Site:	Duane Arnold
Issue date:	12/05/1986
From:	James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Leslie Liu IES UTILITIES INC., (FORMERLY IOWA ELECTRIC LIGHT
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, .o DEC 0 51986 Docket No. 50-331 Iowa Electric Light and Power Company ATTN: Mr. Lee Liu President and Chief Executive Officer IE Towers P. O. Box 351 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 Gentlemen:

SUBJECT:

EARLY EMERGENCY RESPONDERS WORKSHOP The Region III Office of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is sponsoring an Early Emergency Responders Workshop on February 4-5, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois. Preceding the Workshop, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 1987, a FEMA Region V REP Conference will be held. Further information regarding the REP Conference will be provided to you by FEMA in separate correspondence.

The Early Emergency Responders Workshop, described in Enclosure 1, will bring together representatives of the States, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with representatives of nuclear power plants and other major licensees in NRC Region III. The purpose of the Workshop is to discuss lesscos learned and current problems in the coordination and integration of emergency response efforts. Through the Workshop, we hope to promote a better under.-unding of our respective roles and coordination between responding organizations.

We invite you and your senior emergency response personnel to attend. We request that you limit the number of attendees at the Workshop to five. To aid us in estimating the number of attendees and making other necessary arrangements, please complete the Pre-registration Form (Enclosure 2) and return it by December 29, 1986.

A major part of the workshop will be devoted to emergency response from the licensee perspective. We ask that you identify on the attached Pre-registration Form any specific issues you believe should be covered during the Workshop.

The Workshop will be held at the Chicago Marriott O' Hare, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, Illinois. It is tentatively scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on February 4 and end at 4:00 p.m. on February 5. A block of rooms has been reserved and you should call (312) 693-4444 or (800) 228-9290 to make your reservations. A special room rate of $65.00 per night has been arranged for Workshop attendees. Other area hotels are also available.

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Iowa Electric Light and Power 2 Company DEC 051986 We will provide you with a detailed agenda of the program as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you in February and believe the Workshop will present an excellent opportunity to exchange information and enhance the coordination and integration of emergency response activities.

If you need any additional information, please contact Linda L. Kers (312/790-5711) cr William G. Snell (312/790-5513) of this office.

Sincerely, M timeT efag g M G. Revoter James G. Keppler Regional Administrator

Enclosures:

1. Proposed Agenda of Early Emergency Responders Workshop

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h Enclosure 1 NRC REGION III EARLY EMERGENCY RESPON0ERS WORKSHOP SESSION I, FEBRUARY 4, 1987 8:00-8:30 Registration 8:30-8:45 Welcome and Conference Overview 8:45-9:45 Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan Overview 9:45-10:30 Region III Implementation of the NRC Emergency Plan 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-11:30 Functions and Tasks of the NRC Operations Center 11:30-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:30 Panel Discussion: Federal Response Capabilities 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-3:15 Legislative Issues in Nuclear Emergency Planning 3:15-5:00 Panel Discussion: Emergency Response From a Licensee Perspective - Lessons Learned SESSION II, FEBRUARY 5, 1987 8:00-8:45 Implementation of the Price-Anderson Act 8:45-9:30 Perspectives on Protective Action Decisionmaking 9:30-10:00 Beaver Valley Recovery Table Top Exercise - Lessons Learned 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-10:45 Status of Planning for the Zion FFE2 10:45-11:30 Aerial Measurements System 11:30-12:30 Lunch 12:30-2:00 Panel Discussion: Emergency Response from a State Perspective 2:00-3:30, Open Discussion - Topic (s) to be determined 3:30-4:00 Workshop Summary and Closing Remarks 4:00 Adjourn

Enclosure 2 EARLY EMERGENCY RESPONDERS WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 4-5, 1987 ATTENDEE QUESTIONNAIRE Name(s) of Attendees (s):

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PLEASE RETURN BY DECEMBER 29, 1986 TO: LINDA L. KERS U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION III 799 R00SEVEl.T ROAD GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137

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