ML25125A259
| ML25125A259 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello, Prairie Island  |
| Issue date: | 04/11/2025 |
| From: | Gudinas D US Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| To: | Michael Waters NRC/NSIR/DPR |
| References | |
| Download: ML25125A259 (1) | |
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20472 Mike Waters Director, Division of Preparedness and Response Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
SUBJECT:
Prairie Island and Monticello Nuclear Generating Plants Alert and Notification System (ANS) Evaluation Report
Dear Mr. Waters:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) received the 2024 ANS Evaluation Report-Prairie Island and Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Rev 0. In accordance with 44 C.F.R. § 350.14, FEMA reviews and approves significant plan changes. The changes to the ANS plans contained in the Evaluation Report constitute a significant change. The purpose of this letter is to forward FEMAs approval to you for appropriate action.
As noted in the updated ANS Report, the plants replaced their primary alerting methods with the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System - Wireless Emergency Alerts (IPAWS-WEA), updated their pre-existing primary notification system to use IPAWS to activate the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and selected a Mass Notification System (MNS) as the backup alerting and notification method for the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ). We find the proposed changes 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 and are capable of being implemented.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bruce C. Foreman, Director, Technological Hazards Division at (202) 304-5399.
Sincerely, David Gudinas Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator National Preparedness Directorate Federal Emergency Management Agency
Enclosures:
2024 ANS Evaluation Report-Prairie Island and Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Rev 0