ML20246K182

Responds to to D Anderson Re Assistance in Improving Road Conditions on Evacuation Routes from Tega Cay.Licensees Required to Study Population Distribution Re Roads & Highways in Vicinity of Nuclear Power Plant

ML20246K182
Person / Time
Site:	Catawba
Issue date:	08/28/1989
From:	Murley T Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Varner J TEGA CITY, SC
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NUDOCS 8909050398
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' Docket Nos. 50-413 S0-414 Ms. Jeanne Varner O City Administrator P.O. Box 3399 Tega Cay, South Carolina 29715-3399

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Dear Ms. Varner:

Your letter of July 20, 1989, addressed to Ms. Debra Anderson, has been referred to me for reply. You had asked for information on obtaining assistance in improving the existing road conditions on evacuation routes from Tega Cay. We recently received a similar request from Mayor Shirley Mcdonald of Tega Cay, forwarded to us by Senator Strom Thurmond. We provided the following information to Senator Thurmond.

The NRC requires nuclear power plant licensees to study the population distri-of each nuclear power bution plant andrelative to roads to produce and highways evacuation in the vicinity) time estimates (ETEs based on the results of the study. These ETEs enable authorities to identify potential traffic bottle-necks and make plans for appropriate traffic control measures. These plans are incorporated into the offsite emergency plans developed by state and loca'l response organizations such as the state and local police. If a serious accident should occur at a nuclear power plant, this information would be used in the process of making decisions whether to shelter or evacuate the local population. The severity of an accident, weather conditions, ETEs, and other factors would be considered in deciding which protective measures would be appropriate.

Emergency response plans and ETEs were based on road networks and population distributions when the Catawba plants were licensed. In the event of significant changes in the road network and/or the population, the plans and ETEs should be as a Furthermore, updated the NRC andby thelicensees and state and Federal Emergency local governments Management Agency (FEMA)ppropriate.

periodically evaluate the overall state of emergency preparedness in the vicinity of Catawba Nuclear Station. Based on these evaluations, including the most recently conducted emergency preparedness exercises (February 1988 and April 1989), the NRC and FEMA continue to find emergency preparedness adequate for the Catawba Nuclear Station.

I hope the information above clarifies the NRC's role in protecting the public health and safety and provides assurance that consideration of the population and traffic characteristics of Tega Cay, South Carolina, has been incorporated in the emergency preparedness for the Catawba Nuclear Station.

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Dear Ms. Varner:

Yout\ letter dated July 20,-1989, addressed to Ms. Debra Anderson, has been referred to me for reply. You had asked for information on obtaining assistagce in-improving the existing road conditions on evacuation routes from Tega CayA We recently received a sirailar request from Mayor Shirley Mcdonald

' of Tega Cays forwarded to us by Senator Strom Thurmond. We provided the following in mation to Senator Thurmond.

The NRC requires uclear power plant licensees to stu4 the population distri-bution relative to onds and highways in the vicinity of each nuclear power plant and to produc evacuation time estimates (ETEs) based upon the results of ithe stu @. These-ETE nable authorities to identify potential traffic bottle-necks and make plans fo appropriate traffic control measures. These plans are incorporated into the off te emergency plans developed by such state and local response organizations as t state and local police. If a serious accident should occur at a nuclear pow plant, this information would be used in the

process of making decisions whe (er to shelter or evacuate the local population.

The severity of an accident, weather conditions, evacuation time estimates, and other- factors would be considered ih deciding which protective measures would be appropriate.

Emergency response plans and evacuation , estimates were based upon road networks and population distributions when he Catawba plants were licensed. In the' event of significant changes in the road etwork and/or the population, the

plans and ETEs should be updated by licensees, tate and local governments, as appropriate. Furthermore, the NRC and the Feder 1 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) periodically evaluate the overall state of mergency preparedness in the vicinity of Catawba Nuclear Station. Based on thes evaluations, including the most-recently conducted emergency preparedness exerci s (February 1988 and April'1989), the NRC and FEMA continue to find emergen preparedness adequate for the Catawba Nuclear Station.

I hope the information above clarifies the NRC's role in pro cting the public health and safety and provides assurance that consideration o the population and traffic characteristics of Tega Cay, South Carolina, has been i orperated in the emergency preparedness for the Catawba Nuclear Station.

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Dear. Administrator Varner,

Thank you for your kind comments regarding the article in " City and State" magazine--I truly appreciate them. Congratulations on

your appointment as the first female City Administrator in the state of South Carolina! I'm sure you'll be a positive role model for other women in South Carolina with the same aspirations.

I have taken the liberty of referring your letter concerning the highway problem to the Department of Energy for their direct reply. They will be getting in touch with you shortly.

Please don't hesitate.to call upon my office for any assistance you may need.

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The Honorable Debra Anderson Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental /iffairs The White House Washington, D. C. 20500

Dear Ms. Anderson:

Recently, I read a very interesting article about you. The article appeared in the July 17, 1989 issue of C1TY & STATE newspaper, I can certainly relate to "the good ol' boy system" you have had to overcome to rise to your present position.

As the first female City Administrator in the State of South Carolina, I too have had an up hill battle. Soon after my appointment, I attended a state-wide meeting of administrators / managers. Vnen I walked into the room, the group looked at me and their faces clearly expressed their unspoken sentiment, "How can that maid have nerve enough to come in here with us?" From that point, I resolved to work longer, harder and better to prove my capability.

I would like to ask for your help and guidance on a problem in our area. Tega Cay, South Carolina is located on a peninsula with one ingress / egress to the City. (See enclosed map.) The area color coded yellow is of particular concern to us. It is a one (1) mile, two (2) lane road. The portion of the road color coded blue is part of a ten to twenty (10-20) year state SHIMS (Strategic Highwr.y Plan for Improving Mobility and Safety) project for a Highwr.y 160 by-pass arrund the Tcwn of Fort Mill.

By our projections, in seven to ten (7 - 10) years Tega Cay will have a population of approximately 10,000 residents. There is a 200 room motel / Conference Center slated for completion by Dece.nber 1990. Our City is situated within two miles of Catawba Nuclear l'ower Station.

Also, we are on the primary landing / departing routes of Charlotte International Airport. Further. large trucks and nume rous motorists use Highway 160 as a cut from Interstate 77 to Interstate 85 south and also as an alterrate route to the airport.

City Offices: 7000 Tega Cay Drive . Tel. 803-548-3512 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3399 Tega Cay + S.C. 29715-3393

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As a City conscious of planning for the future, we are very concerned due to the possible dangers that surround us each day. Should a nuclear or airplane disaster occur, expeditious evacuation of our residents vould be virtually impossible because of our road situation.

As cities are not allowed to spend monies for upgrading streets and roads outside their jurisdiction we are at the mercy of state and federal government. Stalemated, State highway officials give little hope of their funding the widening of Gold Hill /Tega Cay Road to no Jess than four (4) lanes.

Re are wondering if perhaps'the Muclear Regulatory Board has some requiremeis"s concerning evacuation routes'that would force Duke Power

' Catawba nuclear Power Station), the State of South Carolina or some

' federal agency to assist us with this situation which concerns us deeply.

The article in the CITY 6 STATE newspaper stated that your office was adept at directing city and state officials to the proper agencies to help solve problems. Therefore, we earnestly seek your guidance.  ;

If you have questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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