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| issue date = 11/07/2017
| issue date = 11/07/2017
| title = LTR-17-0390-1 Geoffrey Walker, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Town of Newbury, Letter Public Hearing Request to Address Public Safety Concerns within the 10-Mile Radius of the Seabrook Nuclear Plant - Nrc/Region I Response
| title = LTR-17-0390-1 Geoffrey Walker, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Town of Newbury, Letter Public Hearing Request to Address Public Safety Concerns within the 10-Mile Radius of the Seabrook Nuclear Plant - Nrc/Region I Response
| author name = Dorman D H
| author name = Dorman D
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-I
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-I
| addressee name = Walker G
| addressee name = Walker G
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| docket = 05000443, 05000444
| docket = 05000443, 05000444
| license number =  
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| contact person = Tifft D B
| contact person = Tifft D
| case reference number = LTR-17-0390-1, SST-17-1222
| case reference number = LTR-17-0390-1, SST-17-1222
| package number = ML17289A036
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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I 2100 RENAISSANCE BLVD., Suite 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-2713 November 7, 2017 Geoffrey Walker, Chairman Town of Newbury Massachusetts  
{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I 2100 RENAISSANCE BLVD., Suite 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-2713 November 7, 2017 Geoffrey Walker, Chairman Town of Newbury Massachusetts 12 Kent Way, Suite 101 Byfield, MA 01922
 
12 Kent Way, Suite 101 Byfield, MA 01922  


==Dear Chairman Walker:==
==Dear Chairman Walker:==


On behalf of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), I am responding to your letter  
On behalf of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), I am responding to your letter dated September 25, 2017. Specifically, you stated that you supported the request by We the People for a public hearing regarding the effectiveness of the evacuation plan for the public within the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding the Seabrook Nuclear Station.
 
In the area of emergency preparedness and response, the NRC works in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for ensuring the onsite and offsite emergency plans are adequate. The regulation of onsite emergency response falls within the NRCs purview, while the offsite oversight responsibility rests with FEMA. Per the memorandum of understanding between NRC and FEMA, dated December 7, 2015, (accessed from ADAMS under Accession Number ML15344A371) the NRC relies on FEMA to provide a reasonable assurance finding on the adequacy of offsite emergency response programs, including the means for the timely evacuation of the public, for protecting the public health and safety.
dated September 25, 2017. Specifically, you stated that you supported the request by "We the People" for a public hearing regarding the effectiveness of the evacuation plan for the public within the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding the Seabrook Nuclear Station.  
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has the overall authority for making protective action decisions (sheltering, evacuation, etc.) for ensuring the safety of their public during a radiological event. The states radiological emergency plan for implementing those decisions was developed by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and subsequently approved by FEMA. Additionally, FEMA evaluates the implementation of the States radiological emergency plan during emergency exercises conducted on a biennial basis to ensure continued reasonable assurance. The most recent exercise for Seabrook was conducted on April 5, 2016. FEMA held a public meeting to discuss the results of the exercise on April 8, 2016. The results of FEMAs exercise evaluation can be found in the Seabrook Station After Action Report issued July 8, 2016, and can be accessed from ADAMS under Accession Number ML16363A414. The next FEMA evaluated exercise will take place in April 2018.
 
To date, the NRC has not received any concerns from FEMA regarding the States capability for implementing their plan, including their capability for evacuating the general public in a timely and safe manner.
In the area of emergency preparedness and response, the NRC works in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for ensuring the onsite and offsite emergency plans are adequate. The regulation of onsite emergency response falls within the NRC's purview, while the offsite oversight responsibility rests with FEMA. Per the memorandum of understanding between NRC and FEMA, dated December 7, 2015, (accessed from ADAMS under Accession Number ML15344A371) the NRC relies on FEMA to provide a reasonable assurance finding on the adequacy of offsite emergency response programs, including the means for the timely evacuation of the public, for protecting the public health and safety.  
In part due to the concerns raised by We the People, MEMA made a presentation in a public forum before the Rowley, MA, Board of Selectmen on June 1, 2015 regarding the Commonwealths Emergency Plan. Minutes from this meeting are available on the Town of Rowley website: http://www.townofrowley.net/pdf/150601_BOS_Minutes.pdf In addition to the meetings described in this letter, the NRC holds Annual Assessment Meetings to discuss the results of Seabrook Station performance. These meetings are held in the 10 mile EPZ and are typically held in late spring or early summer. The most recent meeting was held
 
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has the overall authority for making protective action decisions (sheltering, evacuation, etc.) for ensuring the safety of their public during a radiological event. The state's radiological emergency plan for implementing those decisions was developed by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and subsequently approved by FEMA. Additionally, FEMA evaluates the implementation of the State's radiological emergency plan during emergency exercises conducted on a biennial basis to ensure continued reasonable assurance. The most recent exercise for Seabrook was conducted on April 5, 2016. FEMA held a public meeting to discuss the results of the exercise on April 8, 2016. The results of FEMA's exercise evaluation can be found in the Seabrook Station After Action Report issued July 8, 2016, and can be accessed from ADAMS under Accession Number ML16363A414. The next FEMA evaluated exercise will take place in April 2018.  
 
To date, the NRC has not received any concerns from FEMA regarding the State's capability for implementing their plan, including their capability for evacuating the general public in a timely and safe manner.
In part due to the concerns raised by "We the People", MEMA made a presentation in a public forum before the Rowley, MA, Board of Selectmen on June 1, 2015 regarding the Commonwealth's Emergency Plan. Minutes from this meeting are available on the Town of Rowley website: http://www.townofrowley.net/pdf/150601_BOS_Minutes.pdf In addition to the meetings described in this letter, the NRC holds Annual Assessment Meetings to discuss the results of Seabrook Station performance. These meetings are held in the 10 mile EPZ and are typically held in late spring or early summer. The most recent meeting was held G. Walker, Town of Newbury, MA 2 on June 7, 2017. A summary of this meeting can be accessed from ADAMS under Accession Number ML17172A132. While the purpose of the Annual Assessment Meeting is focused on current plant performance, the NRC takes questions from the public on a variety of topics including emergency preparedness. As noted above, evaluation of the adequacy of offsite emergency plans is FEMA's responsibility, so th e NRC's response to these questions is limited to the adequacy of the licensee's onsite emergency preparedness program.
 
Thank you for your interest in this issue. We will continue to provide regular opportunities to
 
address any public concerns regarding Seabrook, including offsite emergency preparedness. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact either myself at (610) 337-5299 or Mr. Doug Tifft, Regional State Liaison Officer at (610) 337-6918.


G. Walker, Town of Newbury, MA                    2 on June 7, 2017. A summary of this meeting can be accessed from ADAMS under Accession Number ML17172A132. While the purpose of the Annual Assessment Meeting is focused on current plant performance, the NRC takes questions from the public on a variety of topics including emergency preparedness. As noted above, evaluation of the adequacy of offsite emergency plans is FEMAs responsibility, so the NRCs response to these questions is limited to the adequacy of the licensees onsite emergency preparedness program.
Thank you for your interest in this issue. We will continue to provide regular opportunities to address any public concerns regarding Seabrook, including offsite emergency preparedness. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact either myself at (610) 337-5299 or Mr. Doug Tifft, Regional State Liaison Officer at (610) 337-6918.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
(/RA/ Original Signed by)  
(/RA/ Original Signed by)
 
Daniel H. Dorman Regional Administrator cc:
Daniel H. Dorman  
K. Schwartz, Director, MEMA J. Giarrusso, MA State Liaison Officer, MEMA S. Colman, Regional Assistance Committee Chairperson, FEMA, RI
 
Regional Administrator  
 
cc: K. Schwartz, Director, MEMA J. Giarrusso, MA State Liaison Officer, MEMA S. Colman, Regional Assistance Committee Chairperson, FEMA, RI  


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LTR-17-0390-1 Geoffrey Walker, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Town of Newbury, Letter Public Hearing Request to Address Public Safety Concerns within the 10-Mile Radius of the Seabrook Nuclear Plant - Nrc/Region I Response
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Issue date: 11/07/2017
From: Dan Dorman
NRC Region 1
To: Walker G
Town of Newbury, MA, Board of Selectmen
Tifft D
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I 2100 RENAISSANCE BLVD., Suite 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-2713 November 7, 2017 Geoffrey Walker, Chairman Town of Newbury Massachusetts 12 Kent Way, Suite 101 Byfield, MA 01922

Dear Chairman Walker:

On behalf of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), I am responding to your letter dated September 25, 2017. Specifically, you stated that you supported the request by We the People for a public hearing regarding the effectiveness of the evacuation plan for the public within the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) surrounding the Seabrook Nuclear Station.

In the area of emergency preparedness and response, the NRC works in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for ensuring the onsite and offsite emergency plans are adequate. The regulation of onsite emergency response falls within the NRCs purview, while the offsite oversight responsibility rests with FEMA. Per the memorandum of understanding between NRC and FEMA, dated December 7, 2015, (accessed from ADAMS under Accession Number ML15344A371) the NRC relies on FEMA to provide a reasonable assurance finding on the adequacy of offsite emergency response programs, including the means for the timely evacuation of the public, for protecting the public health and safety.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has the overall authority for making protective action decisions (sheltering, evacuation, etc.) for ensuring the safety of their public during a radiological event. The states radiological emergency plan for implementing those decisions was developed by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and subsequently approved by FEMA. Additionally, FEMA evaluates the implementation of the States radiological emergency plan during emergency exercises conducted on a biennial basis to ensure continued reasonable assurance. The most recent exercise for Seabrook was conducted on April 5, 2016. FEMA held a public meeting to discuss the results of the exercise on April 8, 2016. The results of FEMAs exercise evaluation can be found in the Seabrook Station After Action Report issued July 8, 2016, and can be accessed from ADAMS under Accession Number ML16363A414. The next FEMA evaluated exercise will take place in April 2018.

To date, the NRC has not received any concerns from FEMA regarding the States capability for implementing their plan, including their capability for evacuating the general public in a timely and safe manner.

In part due to the concerns raised by We the People, MEMA made a presentation in a public forum before the Rowley, MA, Board of Selectmen on June 1, 2015 regarding the Commonwealths Emergency Plan. Minutes from this meeting are available on the Town of Rowley website: http://www.townofrowley.net/pdf/150601_BOS_Minutes.pdf In addition to the meetings described in this letter, the NRC holds Annual Assessment Meetings to discuss the results of Seabrook Station performance. These meetings are held in the 10 mile EPZ and are typically held in late spring or early summer. The most recent meeting was held

G. Walker, Town of Newbury, MA 2 on June 7, 2017. A summary of this meeting can be accessed from ADAMS under Accession Number ML17172A132. While the purpose of the Annual Assessment Meeting is focused on current plant performance, the NRC takes questions from the public on a variety of topics including emergency preparedness. As noted above, evaluation of the adequacy of offsite emergency plans is FEMAs responsibility, so the NRCs response to these questions is limited to the adequacy of the licensees onsite emergency preparedness program.

Thank you for your interest in this issue. We will continue to provide regular opportunities to address any public concerns regarding Seabrook, including offsite emergency preparedness. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact either myself at (610) 337-5299 or Mr. Doug Tifft, Regional State Liaison Officer at (610) 337-6918.

Sincerely,

(/RA/ Original Signed by)

Daniel H. Dorman Regional Administrator cc:

K. Schwartz, Director, MEMA J. Giarrusso, MA State Liaison Officer, MEMA S. Colman, Regional Assistance Committee Chairperson, FEMA, RI

ML17311A910 Non-Sensitive Publicly Available SUNSI Review Sensitive Non-Publicly Available OFFICE RI/SLO RI/DRP RI\RA NAME *DTifft/ceo *FBower/RSB for *DDorman/DHD DATE 11/02/17 11/06/17 11/07/17

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