NL-03-0322, Emergency Implementing Procedure Revisions
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| Site: | Hatch  |
| Issue date: | 02/04/2003 |
| From: | Sumner H Southern Nuclear Operating Co |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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Lewis Sumner Southern Nuclear Vice President Operating Company, Inc.
Hatch Project Support 40 Inverness Parkway Post Office Box 1295 Birmingham, Alabama 35201 Tel 205 992 7279 Fax 205 992 0341 SOUTHERN Nk COMPANY Energy to Serve Your World' February 4, 2003 Docket Nos.: 50-321 NL-03-0322 50-366 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555-0001 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Emergency Implementing Procedure Revisions Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Section V, Southern Nuclear Operating Company hereby submits the following revisions to the Plant Hatch Emergency Implementing Procedures (EIP):
EIP No. Version Effective Date 73EP-EIP-054-0 5.0 1/28/2003 73EP-EIP-073-0 15.0 1/28/2003 These revisions incorporate changes to enhance information flow and other editorial changes.
By copy of this letter, Mr. L. A. Reyes, NRC Region II Administrator, will receive two copies of the revised procedures.
Should you have any questions in this regard, please contact this office.
Sinerel H. L. Sumner, Jr.
HLS/WHC
Enclosures:
73EP-EIP-054-0, Protective Action Recommendations to State and Local Authorities 73EP-EIP-073-0, Offsite Emergency Notifications
U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Log: NL-03-0322 Page 2 cc: Southern Nuclear Operating Company Mr. J. D. Woodard, Executive Vice President Mr. P. H. Wells, General Manager - Plant Hatch Document Services RTYPE: CHA02.004 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. L. A. Reyes, Regional Administrator Mr. J. Colaccino, NRR Project Manager - Hatch Mr. N. P. Garrett, Acting Senior Resident Inspector - Hatch
SOUTHERN NUCLEAR DOCUMENT TYPE: PAGE PLANT E.I. HATCH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROCEDURE 1 OF 5
-DOCUMENT -TITLE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: REVISIONNERSION PROTECTIVE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS-TO-STATE 73EP-EIP-054-I NO:-
AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES 5.0 EXPIRATION PPROVALS: EFFECTIVE DATE: DEPARTMENT MANAGER J. C. Lewis DATE 1/2212003 DATE:
1/28/2003 N/A NPGMIPOAGM/PSAGM J. A. Betsill DATE 1/23/2003 1.0 OBJECTIVE This procedure provides guidelines for the development of Protective Action Recommendations (PARs) to appropriate state and local authorities for the protection of the public. PARs are provided to avoid or reduce the exposure incurred from a significant radiological effluent release during an accident condition or has the potential for a release based on degraded plant conditions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 2.0 APPLICABILITY 1
3.0 REFERENCES
2 4.0 REQUIREMENTS 2 5.0 PRECAUTIONS/LIMITATIONS 3 6.0 PREREQUISITES 3 7.0 PROCEDURE 4 2.0 APPLICABILITY This procedure applies to the Emergency Director (ED) or any qualified individual who may perform this procedure at the direction of the Emergency Director. This procedure is performed, as required, during drills, exercises and/or declared emergencies.
2.1 This procedure requires a mandatory PAR in the event of a General Emergency declaration.
Refer to the "PARs based on Plant Conditions" flowchart in form TRN-0123, PAR Worksheet/Approval.
MGR-0002 Rev. 8
SOUTHERN NUCLEAR PAGE 2 OF 5 PLANT .I HATCH I DOCUMENT TITLE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: REVISION NO:
PROTECTIVE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE . 73EP-EIP-054- ..... 5.0 AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES I
3.0 REFERENCES
3.1 10AC-MGR-006-0, Hatch Emergency Plan 3.2 Edwin I Hatch Nuclear Plant, Unit I and U2 Emergency Plan 3.3 73EP-EIP-01 5-0, Offsite Dose Assessment 3.4 73EP-EIP-073-0, Offsite Emergency Notifications 3.5 NRC IN 83-28, Protective Actions Based on Plant Conditions 3.6 EPA-400-R-92-001, Manual of Protective Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents, October, 1991 3.7 NRC IN91-72, Issuance of a Revision to the EPA Manual of Protective Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents 3.8 NRC IN 92-08, Revised Protective Action Guidance for Nuclear Incidents 3.9 20AC-ADM-002-0, Quality Assurance Records Administration 4.0 REQUIREMENTS 4.1 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS This procedure is performed by the Emergency Director or his designee. The Emergency Director must approve protective action recommendations and authorize the issuance of the PARs to state and local authorities.
4.2 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT N/A - Not applicable to this procedure 4.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS N/A - Not applicable to this procedure MGR-0001 Rev. 3
SOUTHERN P An"T NUCLEAR I HATCH PEAGE 3OF5 DOCUMENT TITLE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: REVISION NO:
PROTECTIVE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE 73EP-EIP-054-0 5.0 AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES 5.0 PRECAUTIONS/LIMITATIONS 5.1 PRECAUTIONS N/A - Not applicable to this procedure 5.2 LIMITATIONS 5.2.1 The Emergency Director is responsible for recommending protective actions to state and local authorities. Protective actions must be developed and approved within approximately 15 minutes of conditions being present which warrant PARs.
5.2.2 IF an emergency has been declared and offsite dose projections are available from any credible source (i.e., effluent monitors, in-plant monitors or actual field monitoring results),
THEN the most conservative recommendations are to be used.
5.2.3 Notification of PARs to State and local authorities must be initiated within 15 minutes of approval of the PARs.
5.2.4 IF dose projections support the need for PARs beyond the 10 mile emergency planning zone (EPZ), then it is expected PARs will be developed and communicated to State and local authorities.
6.0 PREREQUISITES A declared emergency or an emergency drill/exercise must exist before using this procedure.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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PROTECTIVE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE 73EP-EIP-054-0 5.0 AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES IREFERENCE 7.0 PROCEDURE 7.1 Obtain a 15 minute average wind direction (i.e., "wind direction from (X) degrees"). This information may be obtained from the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) in the Control Room, TSC or EOF, meteorological instrumentation in the Control Room OR the METMIDAS computer in the EOF.
SNOTE: The "wind direction" to be used should be based on the instrumentation which N corresponds to the elevation of the primary release point.
7.3.1. Record the 15 minute average "wind direction from" in Sectiori I., 1. of form TRN-0123, PAR Worksheet/Approval.
7.3.2. Using "wind direction from", refer to form TRN-0123, PAR Worksheet/Approval, to determine the affected zones. Record the affected zone(s) in section I., 2. of form TRN-0123, PAR Worksheet/Approval.
7.2 Compare current plant conditions with the "PARs based on Plant Conditions" flowchart in form TRN-0123 to determine PARs based on plant conditions. Record the affected zones (based on plant condition PARs) in section I1., 1. of form TRN-0123, PAR Worksheet/Approval.
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CAUTION: 0 ACTUAL FIELD MEASUREMENTS ARE OBTAINED IN DOSE RATE (MR/HR OR R/HR). PROTECTIVE ACTIONS ARE BASED ON THE TEDE AND/OR CDE THYROID DOSE OVER A FOUR-HOUR EXPOSURE PERIOD. FIELD MEASUREMENTS MUST BE CORRECTED TO TEDE AND CDE THYROID VALUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 73EP-EIP-015-0, OFFSITE DOSE ASSESSMENT, PRIOR TO PERFORMING AN EVALUATION FOR PAR.
PARS SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED BASED UPON A SINGLE FIELD MEASUREMENT. OFFSITE FIELD MEASUREMENTS SHOULD BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO INCREASING OR DECREASING A PAR.
RELIABILITY OF THE DATA SHOULD BE EVALUATED TO CHOOSE THE MOST CONSERVATIVE PAR.
.1 U 7.3 Compare the results of most recent dose projection(s) with the "PARs based on Dose Projections" flowchart, in form TRN-0123, to determine PARs based on dose projections. The most recent dose projections may be based on effluent monitor data, in-plant monitor data and/or field measurements. Record the affected zones (based on most conservative dose projection PARs) in section I1., 2. of form TRN-0123, PAR Worksheet/Approval.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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PROTECTIVE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE 73EP-EIP-054-0 5.0 AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES 7.3 Determine which protective action recommendations, listed in section I1.of form TRN-0123, are most conservative. Then, record the affected zones for the most conservative PARs in section II1.of form TRN-0123, PAR Worksheet/Approval.
NOTE: The Emergency Director is responsible for the decision to recommending protective actions to state and local authorities. Protective actions must be developed and approved within approximately 15 minutes of conditions being present which warrant PARs.
7.4 Obtain the Emergency Director's approval of the PARs in section Ill. of form TRN-0123, PAR Worksheet/Approva/.
I Notification of PARs to State and local authorities must beIinitiated within 15 minutes of approval of the PARs.
Emergency I
.7.5 Notify state and local authorities in accordance with 73EP-EIP-073-0, Offsite Notifications.
7.6 Return to subsection 7.1 of this procedure AND continue assessment as required by emergency conditions.
7.7 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS All data and information generated during the emergency event will be maintained by applicable emergency response personnel in each facility. Records generated during actual emergencies will be maintained in accordance with 20AC-ADM-002-0.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
SOUTHERN NUCLEAR DOCUMENT TYPE: PAGE PLANT E.I. HATCH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROCEDURE 1 OF 22 DOCUMENT TITLE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: REVISIONNERSION OFFSITE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS 73EP-EIP-073-0 NO:
15.0 EXPIRATION APPROVALS: EFFECTIVE DATE: DEPARTMENT MANAGER J. C. Lewis DATE 1/24/2003 DATE:
1/28/2003 N/A NPGM/POAGM/PSAGM J. A. Betsill DATE 1/27/2003 1.0 OBJECTIVE This procedure provides instructions for initial and follow-up notifications to State and Local authorities by emergency communication networks and systems. This procedure further provides initial notification time requirements and systems to be used for communicating with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in the event of a declared emergency. Included in the time requirements are instructions for utilizing the appropriate emergency communication links.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page 2.0 APPLICABILITY 2
3.0 REFERENCES
2 4.0 REQUIREMENTS 2 5.0 PRECAUTIONS/LIMITATIONS 3 6.0 PREREQUISITES 3 7.0 PROCEDURE 4 7.1 Notification to State and Local Authorities 4 7.2 Initial Notifications 5 7.3 Follow-up Notifications 8 7.4 Communications Protocol and Use 9 7.5 False Notifications 9 7.6 NRC Notifications 9 7.7 Major Loss of Communications Systems 10 7.8 Documentation and Records 10 Attachment 1 Emergency Notification Form Information 11 Attachment 2 Operating Instructions for Southern LINC 18 Equipment for ENN Notifications
.Attachment 3 Major Loss of Communications Systems 19 Attachment 4 "Quick Guide: Instructions to Perform ENN 21 Notification Attachment 5 Instructions to Fax the ENN Form (TRN-0001) 22 MGR-0002 Rev. 8
SOUTHERN NUCLEAR I PAGE PLANT E.I. HATCH I 2 OF 22 DOCUMENT TITLE: DOCUMENT NUMBER: REVISIONNERSION OFFSITE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS 73EP-EIP-073-0 NO:
15.0 2.0 APPLICABILITY This procedure is applicable to the use of emergency communications networks and systems to notify federal (NRC), State and Local authorities during an emergency. This procedure is performed as required.
3.0)ý REFERENCES 3d1 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 and Unit 2 Emergency Plan 3!2 10AC-MGR-006-0, Hatch Emergency Plan 3 .3 30AC-OPS-003-0, Plant Operations 3.4 31GO-OPS-013-0, Notifications and Reports 3.5 TRN-0001, Emergency Notification Form 3.6 OOAC-REG-001-0, Federal and State Reporting and Federal Document Posting Requirements 3.7 REG-0024, Reporting Requirements 3.8 NUREG-1022, Event Reporting Guidelines, 10 CFR 50.72 and 50.73 3.9 73EP-ADM-001-0, Maintaining Emergency Preparedness 3.10 73EP-EIP-054-0, Protective Action Recommendations to State and Local Authorities 3.11 20AC-ADM-002-0, Quality Assurance Records Administration 3.12 Emergency Call List 4.0 REQUIREMENTS 4.1 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 4.1.1 The Emergency Director authorizes offsite notifications of emergency conditions to State and Local authorities.
4.1.2 The Emergency Director may delegate, to other specifically trained emergency response personnel, actual performance of notifications.
4.2 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT Emergency communication systems MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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15.0 4.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The Emergency Director shall authorize notification to offsite authorities. Initial notification to State and Local authorities must be made within approximately fifteen minutes of declaring or changing emergency classifications.
5.0 PRECAUTIONS/LIMITATIONS 5.1 PRECAUTIONS N/A - Not applicable to this procedure 5.2 LIMITATIONS 5.2.1 Initial notifications to State and Local authorities must be initiated within approximately (15) minutes of declaring or changing emergency classifications. Information which may not be available at the time of initial notification will be included on the subsequent message as soon as it becomes available.
5.2.2 Notification of protective action recommendations (PARs) to State and local authorities must be initiated within 15 minutes of approval of the PARs.
5.2.3 Follow-up notifications to State and Local authorities will be made periodically during an Alert or higher emergency classification. Significant events which potentially impact offsite emergency actions must be reported as soon as practicable. Significant events to be reported as soon as practicable include, but are not limited to the following situations:
"* Any event of itself which indicates degradation of plant conditions
"* Any event which indicates a threat to core or containment integrity
"* An actual radiological release
"* Any event, which will impact offsite resources (for example: evacuation of plant personnel, transportation offsite of contaminated injured personnel, requests for offsite support, etc.)
5.2.4 Emergency communication systems will be used to transfer emergency information during a declared emergency OR an emergency drill/exercise.
6.0 PREREQUISITES A declared emergency or an emergency drill/exercise must exist before using this procedure.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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15.0 I ~ REFERENCE 7.0 PROCEDURE 7.1 NOTIFICATION TO STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES CAUTION: SPECIAL CARE MUST BE TAKEN INTRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERFORMING OFFSITE NOTIFICATIONS TO ANOTHER FACILITY. A PROPER TURNOVER IS IMPERATIVE. NOTIFICATION OF STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES WILL BE MADE WITHIN APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES OF DECLARING OR CHANGING ANY EMERGENCY CLASSIFICATION. THE EMERGENCY DIRECTOR'S AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO TRANSMITTING THE NOTIFICATION MESSAGE.
7.1.1 The Emergency Director will designate the Emergency Response Facility, which has priority over emergency notifications and communications (i.e., Control Room, TSC, or EOF). The Emergency Director in the Control Room will complete form TRN-0001, Emergency Notification, when offsite notifications originate from the Control Room. Designated personnel in the TSC or EOF will obtain the information to complete form TRN-0001, Emergency Notification, when offsite notifications originate from either of these locations.
7.1.2 Information contained on form TRN-0001, Emergency Notification, will be communicated to State and Local authorities via the Emergency Notification Network (ENN). Attachment 1 outlines the information requirements of form TRN-0001, Emergency Notificationfor initial "and follow-up notifications. Attachment 2 outlines operating instructions for use of the Southern LINC equipment for ENN notifications. Attachment 5 outlines operating instructions for the fax machines used to fax for TRN-0001, Emergency Notification, to State and local authorities and the company emergency facility locations.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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15.0 I NOTE: An initial notification is a notification which indicates an emergency classification I has been declared and/or changed.
7.2 INITIAL NOTIFICATIONS 7.2.1 - For initial notifications, obtain information to complete all line items (except line items 11, 12,
& 13) on form TRN, 0001, Emergency Notification. Line items 11, 12, & 13 may be omitted from the initial notification IF it is NOT available within the 15 minute initial notification timeframe or if "A" or'B" on line item 10 is checked. Line items 11, 12 & 13 must, however, be transmitted as soon as this information becomes available.
NOTE: The placard, shown in attachment 4, may be utilized to provide quick guidance -on NOTE:steps necessary to perform ENN notifications.
7.2.2 Obtain the Emergency Director's approval on line item 16 of the information on form TRN-0001, Emergency Notification.
7.2.3 Complete the following items in line items 1-3 of form TRN-0001, Emergency Notification, after receipt of the approved form from the Emergency Director:
- Message Number (facility abbreviation & sequential number)
- Reported By (name of person transmitting information) 0 Transmittal time/date (of the verbal transmission of the information)
- Confirmation phone number NOTE:
- The Emergency Notification form is faxed to provide clarification to offsite authorities on emergency information reported to them.
0 The placard, shown in attachment 5, may be utilized to provide guidance on steps necessary to fax the ENN form.
7.2.4 Fax form TRN-0001, Emergency Notification, to the offsite authorities. Refer to attachment 5 for fax instructions.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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15.0 I NOTE:
alternate point of contact for the State/Locals.
Acknowledgment may be received from either the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> point of contact OR the I
7.2.5 Prior to verbally transmitting any information, alert the offsite authorities. Record the time acknowledgement is received on the back of the ENN form (TRN-0001). A message similar to the following may be used:
"This is (Give your Name and Title) at PlantHatch. Stand by to receive emergency notification information using the Emergency Notification Form."
Please acknowledge GeorgiaEmergency Management Agency (GEMA).
Please acknowledge Appling County.
Pleaseacknowledge Jeff Davis County.
Pleaseacknowledge Tattnall County.
Pleaseacknowledge Toombs County."
7.2.6 Acknowledgment must be received from GEMA and each Local authority. The acknowledgement may come from the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> point of contact, the State/Local Emergency Operations Center (EOC), or the County EMA Director. IF the State OR any Local authority fail to acknowledge using the ENN Southern LINC radio, the message transfer and acknowledgment must be obtained by commercial telephone (alternate communications method). The commercial telephone numbers for the State/local authorities are located in the Emergency Call List (section I., Offsite Agencies List, page 1). A facsimile of the notification form is also acceptable as an alternate communications method.
IF the Southern L1NC equipment for ENN notifications is inoperable, complete notifications using commercial telephone to contact the offsite authorities. Inform the Emergency Director of the inoperable Southern LINC equipment. Contact Information Resources so that repairs can be initiated.
7.2.7 Proceed with verbally transmitting information from form TRN-0001, Emergency Notification using the Southern LINC radio or commercial telephone. Operating instructions for the Southern LINC radio are found in attachment 2. IF verbal transmission cannot be established, ensure a facsimile of the notification form is provided to the offsite authorities.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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15.0 Acknowledgment may be received from either the 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> point of contact OR the NOTE:
alternate point of contact for the State/Local authorities. !
7.2.8 Complete the verbal notification with a statement similar to the following. Record the time acknowledgement is received on the back of the ENN form (TRN-0001).
Pleaseacknowledge GeorgiaEmergency Management Agency (GEMA).
Pleaseacknowledge Appling County.
Pleaseacknowledge Jeff Davis County.
Pleaseacknowledge Tattnall County.
Pleaseacknowledge Toombs County."
7.2.9 Acknowledgment of receipt of the notification must be received from the State/Local authorities. IF the State OR Local authorities fail to acknowledge, then acknowledgment must be obtained by alternate means as outlined in step 7.2.6.
7.2.10 After completion of the above steps, fax form TRN-0001, Emergency Notification to the applicable company emergency facility locations. Refer to attachment 4 for fax instructions.
7.2.11 IF it is determined that any information, which has been provided to State and Local authorities, is in error, the information must be corrected. The Emergency Director's authorization must be obtained prior to transmitting the corrected information. It is acceptable to provide only the corrected information on the notification form.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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'P NOTE: 0 A follow-up notification is a notification, which provides additional information that relates to the current emergency classification.
0 Follow-up notifications to State and Local authorities will be made periodically during an Alert or higher emergency classification. Significant events which potentially impact offsite emergency actions must be reported as soon as practicable. Significant events to be reported as soon as practicable include, but are not limited to the following situations:
- o. Any event of itself which indicates degradation of plant conditions
- o. Any event which indicates a threat to core or containment integrity
- o. An actual radiological release 4- Any event, which will impact offsite resources (for example: evacuation of plant personnel, transportation offsite of contaminated injured personnel, requests for offsite support, etc.)
7.3 FOLLOW-UP NOTIFICATIONS 7.3.1 For follow-up notifications, obtain information to complete, at a minimum, line items 1, 2, I 3, 5, 6, & 7 on TRN-0001, Emergency Notification. Any changes in events which are occurring, any changes in parameters and/or any information which was not available within the 15 minute initial notification timeframe (line items 8-15) must be reported on the appropriate line item for all follow-up notifications. Any other line item that is not changed can be left blank. It is acceptable to provide only information that has changed for any item on the form for a follow-up notification.
7.3.2 Obtain the Emergency Director's approval on line item 16 of the information on form TRN-0001, Emergency Notification.
7.3.3 Refer to steps 7.2.3 through 7.2.11 to complete the follow-up notification to the State and Local authorities.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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15.0 7.4 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL AND USE 7.4.1 Whenever one organization is contacting another organization, appropriate communications protocol must be used. An acceptable protocol is as follows:
Example: "GEMA, This is the EOF, over."
GEMA would then respond:
"EOF,this is GEMA, go ahead."
7.4.2 The ENN may also be used for the transmission of technical, radiological and meteorological data upon request of State and Local authorities.
7.5 FALSE NOTIFICATIONS 7.5.1 IF an attempted false notification OR other misuse of the ENN occurs, the speakers in the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF), Technical Support Center (TSC), and Control Room will automatically activate, allowing Plant Hatch personnel to also receive the information.
7.5.2 IF the information is an attempt to cause a false notification, supervisory personnel will lift the phone and state the following or a similar statement:
"Negative, Negative, Negative. This is (give Name and Title). Acknowledge negative."
7.5.3 Acknowledgment must be received from State and Local authorities. IF the State OR Local authorities fail to acknowledge using the ENN, acknowledgment must be obtained by alternate means as outlined in step 7.2.3.
7.6 NRC NOTIFICATIONS 7.6.1 The Emergency Director will ensure that notifications to the NRC will be in accordance with 31GO-OPS-013-0 and OOAC-REG-001-0. Notifications to the NRC will be as soon as possible, but no later than one hour following declaration of the emergency.
7.6.2 The Emergency Director will designate the Emergency Response Facility which has priority over NRC Notifications and Communications (i.e., Control Room, or TSC). The Control Room will be relieved of this duty as soon as the TSC is activated.
7.6.3 IF requested by the NRC, an open communication pathway must be maintained.
Follow-up notifications to the NRC are required as conditions change (reactor/plant status, emergency class, release status, etc.).
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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1 15.0 7.6.4 The primary method of communication with the NRC will be the Emergency Notification System (ENS). The ENS operates on the NRC Emergency Telecommunications System (ETS). Other ETS communication links in the TSC and EOF may also be utilized to contact the NRC Operations Center (NRCOC) as required. The other ETS communication links are listed below:
"* Health Physics Network (HPN)
"* Protective Measures Counterpart Link (PMCL)
"* Reactor Safety Counterpart Link (RSCL) 0 Management Counterpart Link (MCL)
To coritact the NRC via the ENS or the other ETS communications links, dial the telephone numbers, either posted on the ENS (or ETS) phones or as listed in the Emergency Call List..
7.7 MAJOR LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS A major loss of communications capability maybe reportable to the NRC, in accordance with form REG-0024, Reporting Requirements. Refer to attachment 3 to determine if a major loss of communications has occurred.
7.8 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS 7.8.1 Emergency Response Facility personnel responsible for offsite notifications will document the notifications, acknowledgments, and pertinent communications to the State and Local authorities on the Emergency Notification Form. Notifications to the NRC will be documented in accordance with 31GO-OPS-013-0 and OOAC-REG-001-0.
7.8.2 All data and information generated during the emergency event will be maintained by applicable emergency response personnel in each facility. This information will be utilized to generate a written close-out report upon termination of the emergency event.
The report will be prepared as described in 73EP-ADM-001-0, Maintaining Emergency Preparedness.
7.8.4 Records generated during actual emergencies will be maintained in'accordance with 20AC-ADM-002-0, Quality Assurance Records Administration.
MGR-0001 Rev. 3
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OFFSITE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS 73EP-EIP-073-0 15.0 ATTACHMENT 1 Att. Pg.
TITLE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION FORM INFORMATION 1 of 8 The following provides information on the type of information to include on the various line items of the Emergency Notification Form.
Item 1 Drill/Actual Emergency:
Check the appropriate block indicating the Emergency Notification is for drill/exercise
("This is a Drill") or an actual emergency condition ("This is an Actual Emergency").
Initial/Follow-up Check the appropriate block indicating the message is an "initial" or "follow-up" notification by checking the appropriate block. "Initial" will be checked for any notification associated with the declaration and/or change of an emergency classification. "Follow-up" will be checked for any notification, which provides additional information related to the current emergency classification.
Message Number Enter the facility abbreviation and sequential number of the notification being made.
The facility where notifications are made may change based on location of the Emergency Director; however, the number will remain sequential throughout theo event (i.e., CR-1, TSC-2, EOF-3, etc.).
Item 2 Site:
Site location already filled in.
Unit:
Enter the affected unit number I or 2. In the event both units are involved in the emergency, enter unit number I & 2.
Reported by:
Enter name of person transmitting information.
Item 3 Transmittal Time/Date:
Enter time (Eastern) and date WHEN the verbal transmission of data begins.
Confirmation Phone Number:.
Enter a plant phone number and extension (in your facility), to be used by the State and Local authorities for verification of information being transmitted.
Item 4 Authentication This block is NOT applicable for emergency notifications made at Plant Hatch.
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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TITLE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION FORM INFORMATION 2 of 8 Item 5 Emer-gency Classification:
Check the appropriate block indicating the current emergency classification declared.
Refer to Facility Management to confirm this information.
Item 6 Emeraencv Declaration at:
Enter the time (Eastern) and date when the current emergency classification was declared. Refer to Facility Management to confirm this information.
Emeraencv Termination at:
Enter the time (Eastern) and date the emergency is terminated and proceed to item 16.
Refer to Facility Management to confirm this information.
NOTE:
- Follow-up notifications to State and Local authorities will be made periodically during an Alert or higher emergency classification. 'Significant events which potentially impact offsite emergency actions must be reported as soon as practicable. Significant events to be reported as soon as practicable include, but are not limited to the following situations:
o:o Any event of itself which indicates degradation of plant conditions o* Any event which indicates a threat to core or containment integrity oe An actual radiological release
- o. Any event, which will impact offsite resources (for example: evacuation of plant personnel, transportation offsite of contaminated injured personnel, requests for offsite support, etc.)
Item 7 Emergency
Description:
Enter a brief description of the initiating conditions for the emergency classification declared and any other current information regarding significant events which have occurred since the last notification was made. This may include information on significant equipment which is out of service or malfunctioning. The use of acronyms to describe the emergency needs to be avoided. This section can also include important information to be given to the State and Local authorities. For example, IF a site evacuation is taking place, they will need to know information about the evacuation direction provided to evacuated plant personnel (i.e., evacuation route and applicable Reception Center). Refer to Facility Management to confirm this information.
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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OFFSITE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS 73EP-EIP-073-0 15.0 ATTACHMENT 1 Att. Pg.
TITLE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION FORM INFORMATION 3 of 8 Item 8 Plant Condition:
Check the most accurate prognosis of current plant condition. Refer to Facility Management to confirm this information.
Item 9 Reactor Status:
Check the appropriate block to indicate the current status of the affected unit's reactor.
IF the unit is shutdown, enter the time (Eastern) and date of the shutdown. IF the unit is operating, indicate % power. Refer to Facility Management to confirm this information.
NOTE: Changes in radiological release status must be reported to State and local authorities as soon as possible.
Item 10 Emergency Releases:
Check the appropriate block to indicate status of a radiological release:
A. None (Go to item 14)
B. Potential (Go to item 14);
C. Is Occurring D. Has Occurred The current calculated daily average site dose rate (for normal plant operations) runs in the , E-3 mR/hr range or below. IF it is determined, by dose projection calculations, that the peak TEDE dose rate (mR/hr) value at or beyond the site boundary is an order of magnitude (10 times) higher than the daily average site dose rate AND an emergency has been declared, THEN a radioactive release is in progress.
"* IF no release is occurring, check the "None" block and proceed to item 14.
"* IF a potential for release exists, check the "Potential" block and proceed to item 14.
11.a release is occurring, check the "Is Occurring" block and proceed to item
"* IF
"* IF a release has occurred, check the "Has Occurred" block and proceed to item 11.
Refer to Facility Management (i.e., HP/Chem Supervisor in the TSC or Dose Assessment Manager in the EOF) to confirm this information.
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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TITLE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION FORM INFORMATION 4 of 8 NOTE: 0 Item 11 may be omitted from the initial notification IF it is NOT available within the 15 minute initial notification time frame. It must be included on the subsequent message.
"* The 100 m meteorological data must be used IF the radiological release is from the elevated release point.
"* The 10 m meteorological data must be used IF the radiological release is from the ground level release point.
Item 11 Type of Release:
Check the appropriate block to indicate IF the release is an elevated release (through the main stack) or a ground level release (through the reactor building vents) for the appropriate release. IF the release type is NOT known, assume that the release is from the elevated release point (Main Stack) until informed otherwise.
Indicate IF; A. Airborne or B. Liquid release is occurring or has occurred by entering the start time (eastern) and date and IF applicable the time and date the release stopped.
Item 12 may be omitted from the initial notification IF it is not available within the 15 minute initial notification time frame. It must be included on the subsequent message Item 12 Release Magnitude This section requires the completed results of dose assessment:
Check the appropriate block indicating units of measurement for the release.
Normal Operating Limits indicate IF release rates, projected at or beyond the site boundary, are above or below the TS limit of .057 mR/hr. IF the release rate is below TS limit of .057 mR/hr, THEN check the "BELOW" block. IF the release rate is above the TS limit of .057 mR/hr, THEN check the "ABOVE" block.
Enter the release rate (in "Ci/sec" or "Curies") next to noble gases, iodines, particulates and other, as appropriate.
These values can be obtained from the dose projection printout, line item 12.
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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TITLE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION FORM INFORMATION 6 of 8 I
1OTE: Item 13 may be omitted from the initial notification IF it is NOT available Within the 15 minute initial notification time frame. It must be included on the subsequent message Item 13 Estimate of Proiected Offsite Dose:
Check the appropriate block indicating IF the projected offsite dose is new information or unchanged information from the last notification.
This section requires the completed results of dose assessment.
Check the appropriate block indicating IF the projected offsite dose is new information or unchanged information from the last notification. Enter the time of the dose projection from the dose projection printout. Enter the duration of dose projection in hours; this is normally a four (4) hour projected dose.
Enter the projected Total Effective Dose Eq. (TEDE) and Committed Dose Eq. (CDE) thyroid dose (in mrem) at site boundary, 2, 5, and 10 miles distances.
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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TITLE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION FORM INFORMATION 7 of 8 NOTE: 0 Recording of Stability Class or the actual differential temperature (OF) reading is acceptable.
- The 100 m meteorological data must be used IF the radiological release is from the elevated release point.
9 The 10 m meteorological data must be used IF the radiological release is from the ground level release point.
Item 14 Meteorological Data:
This information is to be included on all notifications to the State and Local authorities.
This information may be found on the dose projection printout, the SPDS Meteorological Screen or the SPDS MIDAS Screen.
To determine Stability Class, use the following chart to convert differential temperature or Sigma Theta information to Stability Class:
Stability Class Conversion Table Stability Differential Temperature (A T) (*F) Sigma Theta (aO)
Class 1 Backup Met Primary &
Primary Met Tower PrimaryetTower _ Tower Backup Met Towers 0m- lOm loo 6IDým- lOin -
To10m Ie 100, 60,45, &10 m JI A
(extremely <-3.1 <-1.4 <-1.2 > 22.5 unstable)
B (moderately * -3.1 to < -2.8 > -1.4 to < -1.3 > -1.2 to -1.1 < 22.5 to > 17.5 unstable)
C[> -2.8 to < -2.4 > 1.3 to < -1.1 > -1.1 to < -0.9 < 17.5 to a 12.5 (slightly unstable)
D >-2.4 to < -0.8 >1.1 to < -0.4 -0.9 to < -0.3 < 12.5 to > 7.5 (neutral)II Es -0.8 to < 2.4 > -0.4 to < 1.1 a -0.3 to < 0.9 < 7.5 to > 3.8 (slightly stable)
F(> 2.4 to < 6.5 > 1.1 to < 2.9 > 0.9 to < 2.5 < 3.8 to > 2.1 (moderately-stable)
G (extremely > 6.5 > 2.9 > 2.5 < 2.1 stable)
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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TITLE: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION FORM INFORMATION 8 of 8 Item 15 Recommended Protective Actions:
This section requires the completed results of 73EP-EIP-054-0. This information can be provided by the HP/Chem Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor in the TSC or Ops Advisor in the EOF upon approval by the Emergency Director.
Check the appropriate block to indicate:
- a. No recommended protective actions;
- b. Enter distance and affected zones recommended for evacuating;
- c. Enter distance and affected zones recommended for sheltering in place;
- d. Enter other recommended protective actions as appropriate.
Item 16 Approved By:
Obtain concurrence and approval of emergency information from the Emergency Director prior to transmission of any message to offsite authorities. Any changes to form after the Emergency Director's approval will require his concurrence.
Time/Date:
The Emergency Director will enter the time (Eastern) and date the emergency notification form is approved.
The back of the notification form may be used for recording the roll call prior to transmitting the information and the acknowledgment after the information has been transmitted. Record the date and time (eastern) of notification of the State and each Local county authority.
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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TITLE: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOUTHERN LINC EQUIPMENT FOR ENN I of 1 NOTIFICATIONS I OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOUTHERN LINC EQUIPMENT FOR ENN NOTIFICATIONS
- 1. Press the "Group" button on the So. Linc - ENN unit to ensure you are in the Group mode of operation. The unit will display "Wide Area" and "21: HEP ENN". This group includes all State and local agency locations with which emergency notification informatiori is to be provided.
A "time-out" timer limits the amount of time you can continuously talk to 2 minutes.
When the allotted time expires, you will hear a low-pitched cut-off tone. Releasing the "push to talk" button inside the handset will clear this condition and allow to reestablish communications.
- 2. Pick up the handset from the cradle and press and hold the "push to talk" (PTT) button located inside the handset. Upon pressing the PTT button, you will hear a high, chirp-like tone that indicates you have permission to talk. Begin speaking after hearing the tone.
- 3. Release the PTT button when you have finished talking. This will allow you to hear incoming transmissions.
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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- OFFSITE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS 73EP-EIP-073-0 15.0 ATTACHMENT 3 Att. Pg.
TITLE: MAJOR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 1 of 2 MAJOR LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
- 1. Loss of ENS I NOTE: The phone numbers to contact the NRC Operations Center (NRCOC) are posted on the ENS phones and in the Emergency Call List.
A loss of ENS is confirmed by the inability to contact the NRC Operations Center (NRCOC) on the ENS phone. This is considered reportable in accordance with REG-0024, Reporting Requirements. If this occurs, contact the NRCOC using a commercial telephone line to report that the ENS line is out of service.
IF you are unable to establish contact with the NRC using commercial telephone lines, THEN use other means of communications [i.e., the other ETS communication links in the TSC and EOF (see listing on page 10), Southern LINC, cell phones, etc.) to contact the NRCOC.
- 2. Loss of ENN NOTE_ The phone numbers to contact the State and local authorities are listed in the Emergency Call List.
A loss of ENN is confirmed by the inability to contact ANY State or Local authority over the ENN system. If this occurs, contact the State/Local authorities using commercial telephone lines.
Report that the ENN is out of service and we are confirming operability of our backup system.
This is not considered a reportable event.
IF, when using commercial telephone lines, you are unable to establish contact with the State and one of each Local authority point of contact, THEN this is considered reportable in accordance with REG-0024, Reporting Requirements.
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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TITLE: MAJOR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 2 of 2
- 3. Loss of Health Physics Network (HPN)
NOTE: The phone numbers to use to contact the NRC Operations Center (NRCOC) are posted on the HPN phones and in the Emergency Call List.
A loss of HPN is confirmed by the inability to contact the NRC Operations Center (NRCOC) on the HPN phone, which is located in the TSC and EOF. This is considered reportable in accordance with REG-0024, Reporting Requirements. If this occurs, contact the NRCOC using a commercial telephone line to report that the HPN line is out of service.
IF you are unable to establish contact with the NRC using commercial telephone lines, THEN use other means of communications [i.e., the other ETS communication links in the TSC and EOF (see listing on page 10), Southern LINC, cell phones, etc.) to contact the NRCOC.
- 4. Loss of the Prompt Notification System (i.e., NOAA Weather Radio System).
A complete loss of the broadcast ability of the prompt notification system is considered a major loss of Offsite Notification System capability and is reportable in accordance with REG-0024, Reporting Requirements.
- 5. Loss of Commercial Telephone Lines IF a loss of commercial telephone lines is reported and confirmed in by the inability to make phone calls offsite, operability of the following notification systems must be confirmed. This condition is considered reportable IF__any of the following systems are also unavailable:
"* Ensure the operability of the ENS phone by contacting the NRC Operations Center using the ENS.
"* Ensure operability of the HPN phone by contacting the NRCOC using either HPN phone, located in the TSC and EOF.
"* Ensure the operability of the ENN by conducting a roll call of the State and Local county authorities.
"* Ensure operability of the Prompt Notification System (PNS) by turning on the NOAA weather radio, located in the Control Room.
Refer to the appropriate section of this attachment for actions to take if any of the above communication systems are not operating.
MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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TITLE: "QUICK GUIDE".INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM ENN NOTIFICATION 1 of 1 The following placard may be utilized to provide quick guidance on steps necessary to perform ENN notifications. The information contained on this placard will be performed as directed by the body of this procedure.
"QUICK GUIDE" INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM ENN NOTIFICATION
- 01. OBTAIN APPROVED ENN FORM (TRN-0001) FROM THE EMERGENCY DIRECTOR. (step 7.2.2)
- 02. COMPLETE FOLLOWING IN LINE ITEMS 1-3 OF ENN FORM (TRN-0001):
(step 7.2.3) 0 MESSAGE NUMBER (FACILITY ABBREVIATION & SEQUENTIAL NUMBER) 9 REPORTED BY (NAME OF PERSON TRANSMITTING INFORMATION) e TRANSMITTAL TIME/DATE (OF VERBAL TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION)
- CONFIRMATION PHONE NUMBER
(step 7.2.5)
- 05. VERBALLY TRANSMIT INFORMATION ON THE ENN FORM TO STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. (step 7.2.7)
- 06. REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RECORD TIME OF RECEIPT OF VERBAL NOTIFICATION FROM STATE & LOCAL AUTHORITIES. (step 7.2.8)
- 07. FAX ENN FORM TO APPLICABLE COMPANY EMERGENCY FACILITY LOCATIONS (speed dial button #2 labeled "FACILITIES") (step 7.2.10)
Ref: 73EP-EIP-073-0 MGR-0009 Rev. 4
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TITLE: INSTRUCTIONS TO FAX THE ENN FORM (TRN-0001) 1 of I The following placard may be utilized to provide guidance on steps necessary to fax the ENN form (TRN-0001). The information contained on this placard will be performed as directed by the body of this procedure.
INSTRUCTIONS TO FAX THE ENN FORM
- 1. Place ENN form face down in the machine.
- 2. Press the speed dial Button #01 (labeled "ENN") on the right key pad of the machine.
- 3. Obtain form from machine and perform verbal notification.
- 4. After completing the verbal notification, place the ENN form face down in the machine and-press the speed dial button #02 (labeled "Facilities") on the right key pad of the machine.
Ref: 73EP-EIP-073-0 I e MGR-0009 Rev. 4