NOC-AE-04001667, Revision 6 to OPGP05-ZV-0007, Prompt Notification System.

Revision 6 to OPGP05-ZV-0007, Prompt Notification System.

ML040210794
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Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	01/13/2004
From:	Serra P South Texas
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ER 20040006, NOC-AE-04001667, STI: 31687608 OPGP05-ZV-0007, Rev 6
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Nuclear Operating Company SWo Tew ftoled Ekdrkc C-67ing0St.o a. 28P M Wdhds zs7?4k 7Hi 3 January 13, 2004 NOC-AE-04001667 STI: 31687608 FILE NO: Z18 ER 20040006 10CFR50.4(bX5) 10CFR50 App E U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 STP NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. STN 50-498; STN 50499 Changes to Emergency Plan Procedures In accordance with 10CFR50.4(b)(5) and 10CFR50, Appendix E, Section V, the STP Nuclear Operating Company hereby submits the attached Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure revision.

If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact Aubrey Morgan at (361) 972-7004.

P.L. Serra Manager, Plant Protection PLS/mk

Enclosure:

Letter of Receipt Description of Changes OPGP05-ZV-0007, Prompt Notification System / Rev. 6

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NOC-AE-04001667 STI: 31687608 FILE NO: ZI8 ER 20040006 Page 2 cc:

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Bruce S. Mallett A. H. Gutterman, Esquire Regional Administrator, Region IV Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 L. D. Blaylock Arlington, Texas 76011-8064 City Public Service U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission David H. Jaffe Attention: Document Control Desk U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike R. L. Balcom Rockville, MD 20852 Texas Genco, LP Richard A. Ratliff A. Ramirez Bureau of Radiation Control City of Austin Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street C. A. Johnson Austin, TX 78756-3189 AEP Texas Central Company Jeffrey Cruz Jon C. Wood U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Matthews & Branscomb P. O. Box 289, Mail Code: MN1 16 Wadsworth, TX 77483 C. M. Canady City of Austin Electric Utility Department 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704

NOC-AE-04001667 STl:31687608 FILE NO: Z18 ER 20040006 Page 3 To: P. L. Serra Manager, Plant Protection STP Nuclear Operating Company P. 0. Box 289 Wadsworth, TX 77483 From: Emergency Planning Coordinator Region IV Office of the Regional Administrator U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064

Subject:

Receipt Acknowledgment for Changes to STP Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure I hereby acknowledge having received changes to the STP Nuclear Operating Company's Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures.

Signature Date

Description of Changes These revisions do not reduce the effectiveness or change the intent of the Emergency Response Program.

OPGP05-ZV-0007, Prompt Notification System / Rev. 6 NO CHANGE REASON 1 Changed from OPGP05-ZV-0002 to OPGP05- Editorial.

ZV-0016.

2 Page 6, new step 4.5.1.2, requires Emergency Allows schedule change with Emergency Response Supervisor approval to deviate Response Supervisor approval.

maintenance schedule.

3 Page 7, Added step 6.15, reference to CR 03- To link CR action to procedure.

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SOUTH TEXAS PROJECT ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION D0527 STI 31675489 l OPGPOS-ZV-0007 Rev. 6 Page I of 7 Prompt Notification System Quality Non-Safety-Related I Usage: AVAILABLE Effective Date: 01/13/04 Max Kecs N/A N/A Emergency Response Division PREPARER TECHNICAL USER COGNIZANT ORGANIZATION Table of Contents Page

1.0 Purpose and Scope

............ 2 2.0 Limitations ............ 2 3.0 Definitions ............ 3 4.0 Responsibilities ........... 3 5.0 Procedure ............ 6

6. 0 References ........... 7

I OPGPOS-ZV-0007 I Rev. 6 l Page 2 of7 PromptNotification System

1.0 Purpose and Scope

1.1 This procedure provides overall guidance for the administration, maintenance, testing and distribution of the Prompt Notification System.

1.2 This procedure assigns responsibility for the administration, maintenance, testing and distribution of the alert radio subsystem of the Prompt Notification System.

1.3 This procedure assigns responsibility for the administration, maintenance and testing of the siren subsystem of the Prompt Notification System.

1.4 This procedure implements portions of the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STPEGS) Emergency Plan specific to general public notification of emergencies at the STPEGS.

2.0 Limitations 2.1 The following Federal Guidance and plant commitments shall be part of the Prompt Notification Implementing Procedures:

2.1.1 Biweekly Poll Test shall be conducted from either the Emergency operations Facility or the Sheriffs Department on Wednesday.

2.1.2 Quarterly Growl Test shall be conducted from the Sheriffs Department on Wednesday at approximately 12 noon.

2.1.3 Annual Complete Cycle Tests shall be conducted from the Sheriffs Department on Wednesday at approximately 12 noon.

2.1.4 The acceptance criteria for the complete cycle test shall include: siren sounds, siren rotates, and siren operates for approximately 3 minutes (CR 01-2004).

2.1.5 Test back-up Emergency Alert system once a year during the annual complete cycle test from the Sheriffs Department at approximately 12 noon.

2.1.6 Maintenance testing shall be conducted after corrective and/or preventative maintenance.

2.1.7 Perform Poll Test after a severe weather condition is identified; additional maintenance and testing may be required if unsat test results are determined.

2.1.8 Siren test shall not be performed outside the scheduled hours without the permission of the Supervisor, Emergency Response. The only exception is visual tests may be postponed one working day or until the severe weather subsides, if recommended by the Supervisor, Communications.

- I OPGP05-ZV-0007 I Rev. 6 l Page 3 of 7 Prompt Notification System l 2.1.9 If greater than 50 percent of the sirens fail the poll test, the Technician shall notify the Control Room, and the Emergency Response Division Duty Manager. (This is a one-hour NRC reportable event).

2.1.10 The siren technician is permitted test/retest poll the sirens for 15 minutes. (The timeframe criteria is based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency guidance of notifying the public in approximately 15 minutes).

3.0 Definitions 3.1 SUBSYSTEM ADMINISTRATION: Alert Radios - Updating, on a quarterly basis, the Emergency Planning Zone database in accordance with OPGP05-ZV-0014, Emergency Response Activities, followed by verifying the data with the use of an information card.

Sirens - Defining the hardware requirements and testing frequency of the siren subsystem, as well as reviewing test results and submitting documentation to the State of Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

3.2 SUBSYSTEM TESTING: Alert Radios - Performing back-up Emergency Alert System testing from the Matagorda County Sheriff's Department on an annual basis.

3.3 SUBSYSTEM MAINTENANCE: Maintaining the hardware of the alert radio and siren subsystems in a state of readiness to support emergency response requirements.

3.4 SUBSYSTEM DISTRIBUTION: Providing alert radios to designated locations based on the Emergency Planning Zone database in accordance with OPGP05-ZV-0014, Emergency Response Activities. For residents only, verifying the data with the use of an information card.

4.0 Responsibilities 4.1 The Supervisor, Emergency Response, or designee, is responsible for:

4.1.1 Administration of the alert radio subsystem.

4.1.1.1 Overseeing the administration of the alert radios through quarterly database reviews in accordance with OPGP05-ZV-0014, Emergency Response Activities, and verifying the data through the use of information cards.

4.1.1.2 Purchasing alert radios in accordance with the established technical specifications.

l -~I OPGPO5-ZV-0007 I Rev. 6 l Page 4 of 7 Prompt Notification System 4.1.1.3 Coordinating annual activation of the alert radios with Matagorda County officials and the lead Emergency Alert System radio station.

4.1.1.4 Establishing maintenance and operational testing of the alert radios in accordance with the manufacture's specifications and providing them to the Manager of the Metrology and Radiological Laboratory or designee.

4.1.2 Distribution of the Alert Radio 4.1.2.1 Distributing alert radios in accordance with the FEMA approved REP-10 Addendum, Prompt Notification System For The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station.

4.1.2.2 Distributing alert radio to industrial locations, special facilities, and recreational areas within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone and residents located outside effective siren range, but within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone via mail-outs or individual delivery.

4.1.2.3 Tracking alert radio distribution.

4.1.3 Administration of the Siren Subsystem.

4.1.3.1 Establishing the hardware requirements for the siren subsystem and providing them to the Manager, Information Systems, or designee.

4.1.3.2 Establishing the testing schedule of the siren subsystem, and providing it to the Manager, Information Systems, or designee in accordance with procedure OPGP05-ZV-0016, Prompt Notification System Implementing Procedure, Section 4.2.

4.1.3.3 Reviewing the test results and submitting completed documentation to the Records Management System.

4.1.3.4 Submitting Form 5, Siren Maintenance and Operability Report as required per OPGP05-ZV-0016 to Records Management System.

4.1.3.5 Coordinating activation of the siren system with Matagorda County officials, businesses and residents located within the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone.

4.1.4 Developing and maintaining current alert radio and siren subsystem test procedures.

I OPGPOS-ZV-0007 I Rev. 6 l Page 5of 7 Prompt Notification System 4.2 The Manager, Information Systems, or designee, is responsible for:

4.2.1 Maintenance and testing of the back-up Emergency Alert System and siren subsystem.

4.2.1.1 Performing an annual test of the back-up Emergency Alert System, located in the Matagorda County Sheriff's Department dispatch office in accordance with an approved schedule between STP Emergency Response Division, Matagorda County Sheriffs Department and the lead Emergency Alert System radio station.

NOTE The lead radio station tests the primary Emergency Alert System, located at the radio station, in conjunction with the Federal Communication Commission's requirements.

4.2.1.2 Performing tests of the siren subsystem hardware as required in accordance with approved vendor specifications, and the test schedule in accordance with procedure OPGP05-ZV-0016, Section 4.2.

4.2.1.3 Performing Poll (Silent) Tests, Growl Tests and visuals, as needed after a severe weather (e.g. thunderstorm, high wind, hurricane, etc.) incident (CR 99-2717).

4.2.1.4 Contacting the Supervisor, Emergency Response, or designee when the back-up Emergency Alert System or a siren(s) is or will be out of service.

4.2.1.5 Coordinating repair of the siren subsystem with Facilities Management or outside contractor as appropriate.

4.2.1.6 Contacting Matagorda County Sheriff Dispatcher when a siren(s) is or will be out of service.

4.2.1.7 Forwarding test results to the Supervisor, Emergency Response, or designee, for review and approval.

4.3 Supervisor, Metrology and Radiological Laboratories or designee, is responsible for:

4.3.1 Performing operational tests on the alert radios as required in accordance with approved vendor specifications.

4.3.2 Affixing a STPEGS identification tag on the alert radio for tracking purposes.

I I OPGPO5-ZV-0007 I Rev. 6 l Page 6of 7 Prompt Notification System 4.3.3 Disposition of damaged or returned radios.

4.4 Supervisor, Communications and Public Affairs is responsible for:

4.4.1 Notifying residents, special facilities, industrial locations and recreational areas within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) prior to any Complete Cycle Test via letter, newsletter or local news media.

4.5 Manager, Facilities Management Department is responsible for:

4.5.1 Performing 26 week maintenance on the siren subsystem (32 sirens).

NOTE 016 is the only DC siren in the system.

4.5.1.1 Testing the battery on direct current (DC) Siren 016, FM 1468, 1.6 miles from SH 35. (CR 01-2821) 4.5.1.2 A deviation from the 26-week maintenance schedule requires approval from the Supervisor, Emergency Response.

5.0 Procedure 5.1 Implement appropriate responsibilities using procedure OPGP05-ZV-0016, Prompt Notification System Implementing Procedures.

5.2 The Supervisors or designees having responsibility to ensure completion of procedures and forms located OPGP05-ZV-0016, Prompt Notification System Implementing Procedures, are required to forward the completed ORIGINAL form(s) to the Supervisor, Emergency Response or designee for review and signature. The supervisor, Emergency Response or designee will forward the approved document(s) to Records Management System as a quality record.

l l OPGPOS-ZV-0007 I Rev. 6 l Page 7 of 7 l . Prompt Notification System 6.0 References 6.1 STPEGS Emergency Plan 6.2 NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants 6.3 FEMA-REP-IO, Guide for the Evaluation of Alert and Notification System for Nuclear Power Plants 6.4 Addendum, Prompt Notification System For the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station, FEMA-REP-10, April 1997 6.5 STPEGS Response Report to FEMA-REP-10, ST-HL-FD-198 6.6 Emergency Management Plan for Matagorda County, Bay City, and Palacios 6.7 OPGP05-ZV-0002, Emergency Response Activities Schedule 6.8 OPGP05-ZV-0014, Emergency Response Activities 6.9 OPGP05-ZV-0016, Prompt Notification System Implementing Procedure 6.10 Vendor Manual, Penetrator 10 and 15 Rotating Directional Siren 6.11 SPR 933336 6.12 CR 99-2717 6.13 CR 01-2821 6.14 CR 01-2004 6.15 CR 03-1951 I