ML25041A204
| ML25041A204 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | River Bend  |
| Issue date: | 02/06/2025 |
| From: | Hoffman E US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region VI |
| To: | Michael Waters NRC/NSIR/DPR |
| References | |
| Download: ML25041A204 (1) | |
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20472 February 06, 2025 Michael Waters Director (A), Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Incident
Response
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
Subject:
River Bend Station Alert and Notification System (ANS) Evaluation Report
Dear Mr. Waters:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) received the updated Alert and Notification System Evaluation Report - River Bend Station Rev D, dated September 24, 2024. In accordance with 44 C.F.R. § 350.14, FEMA reviews and approves significant plan changes. The changes in the plants report constitute a significant change. We reviewed and approved the updated report. I am forwarding the report to you for appropriate action.
As noted in the updated ANS Report, the station is switching the primary alert method, from sirens to Integrated Public Alert and Warning System-Wireless Emergency Alert (IPAWS-WEA). The primary notification method will be the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System-Emergency Alert System (IPAWS-EAS). Route alerting and notification will remain as the backup ANS system. We believe the proposed changes are adequate to protect the health and safety of the public living in the vicinity of the plant. These proposed changes provide reasonable assurance that appropriate protective measures can be taken offsite in the event of a radiological emergency.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bruce C. Foreman, Director, Technological Hazards Division at (202) 304-5399.
Sincerely, ERIN C HOFFMAN Erin Hoffman Digitally signed by ERIN C HOFFMAN Date: 2025.02.06 09:04:01
-05'00' Assistant Administrator, National Preparedness Directorate Federal Emergency Management Agency
Enclosures:
Alert and Notification System Evaluation Report