NL-23-0624, Report of Changes to Emergency Plan and Summary of 50.54(q) Analysis

Report of Changes to Emergency Plan and Summary of 50.54(q) Analysis

ML23216A104
Person / Time
Site:	Hatch, Vogtle, Farley, 07200042, 07200036, 07201039
Issue date:	08/04/2023
From:	Brown R Southern Nuclear Operating Co
To:	Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk
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NL-23-0624
Download: ML23216A104 (1)

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J!. Southern Nuclear Regulatory Affairs 3535 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham , AL 35243 (205) 992-5000 August4,2023 Docket Nos.: 50-348 50-321 50-424 52-025 NL-23-0624 50-364 50-366 50-425 52-026 72-42 72-36 72-1039 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555-0001 Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 Report of Changes to Emergency Plan and Summary of 50.54(q) Analysis Ladies and Gentlemen:

In accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(q)(5) and 10 CFR 72.44(f), Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) hereby submits descriptions of changes to the emergency plan and a summary of the analysis demonstrating that the changes do not reduce the effectiveness of the plan. The emergency plan continues to meet the requirements in 10 CFR 50 Appendix E and the planning standards of 10 CFR 50.47(b). A description of the changes and a summary of the 50.54(q) analysis is enclosed.

This letter contains no NRC commitments. If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Joyce at (205) 992-6468.

Respectfully submitted,

((~h~

R. Keith Brown Regulatory Affairs Director RKB/efb/cbg

Enclosure:

Description of Emergency Plan Changes and Summary of 50.54(q) Analysis cc: NRC Regional Administrator, Region II NRC NRR Project Manager - Farley, Hatch, Vogtle 1-2, Vogtle 3-4 NRC Senior Resident Inspector - Farley, Hatch, Vogtle 1-2, Vogtle 3-4 Georgia - State Board of Health - Director of Radiation Control Alabama - State Board of Health - Director of Radiation Control SNC Records RTYPE: CGA 02.001

Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 Report of Changes to Emergency Plan and Summary of 50.54(g) Analysis Enclosure Description of Emergency Plan Changes and Summary of 50.54(q) Analysis

Enclosure to NL-23-0624 SNC 50.54(q) Summary of Analysis Description of Emergency Plan Changes and Summary of 50.54(q) Analysis On July 12th , 2023, Southern Nuclear Operating Company implemented changes to the SNC Standard Emergency Plan and Site Annexes. The changes remove the requirement for non-essential individuals to report to a designated assembly area at the sounding of the plant emergency alarm and await further instructions. Removing this assembly requirement expedites the site evacuation process by allowing non-essential individuals to evacuate the site earlier, which reduces the risk of exposure if a radiological release is expected or in progress. The plant public address system is used to provide announcements and instructions to individuals for proper travel paths to avoid plume exposure. In addition, in conjunction with plant security, other technologies are used to ensure evacuation orders are heeded.

The assembly requirement, prior to the use of more advanced mobile communication technologies, was considered a "good practice", but was not a regulatory requirement. Because earlier evacuation of non-essential personnel has ALARA benefits and facilitates the accountability process, removing the assembly requirement is now considered an enhancement to the emergency plan.

SNC has written a 50.54(q) evaluation for these changes and has concluded that the changes do not result in a reduction in effectiveness. The SNC Standard Emergency Plan and Site Annexes continue to meet the requirements in 10 CFR 50 Appendix E and the planning standards of 10 CFR 50.47(b).

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