NRC Generic Letter 81-25, Change in Implementing Schedule for Submission and Evaluation of Upgraded Emergency Plans

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WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555

JUNE 15, 1981

TO ALL HOLDERS OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

Gentlemen:

SUBJECT: CHANGE IN IMPLEMENTING SCHEDULE FOR SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION OF UPGRADED EMERGENCY PLANS (Generic Letter No. 81-25)

On October 31, 1980, you were provided a clarification letter (NUREG-0737)

regarding approved TMI Action Plan items. The implementation schedule for item III.A.2 Emergency Preparedness in Enclosure 2, NUREG-0737, implies that upgraded emergency plans to meet the criteria of NUREG-0654, Revision 1, "Criteria for Preparedness and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants" must be submitted prior to fuel load authorization. Full compliance with all elements of NUREG 0654 is unnecessary for this stage of startup operations.

Enclosed is a copy of page 2-11 of Enclosure 2, NUREG-0737, changing the implementing schedule to require upgraded emergency plans from prior to "fuel load" to prior to "full-power" authorization. The requirements necessary for a "full load" authorization will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Sincerely,

Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director Division of Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

Page 2-11 of Enclosure 2, NUREG-0737