ML20211N464

Notification of Early Emergency Responders 870204-05 Workshop in Chicago,Il to Discuss Lessons Learned & Current Problems in Coordination & Integration of Emergency Response Efforts.Meeting Agenda & pre-registration Form Encl

ML20211N464
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Issue date:	12/05/1986
From:	James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Weaver W Federal Emergency Management Agency
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NUDOCS 8612180226
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N DEC 051986 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region V ATTN: Mr. Wallace J. Weaver, Chief Technological Hazards Branch 24th Floor 300 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Gentlemen:

SUBJECT:

EARLY RESPONDERS WORKSHOP The Region III Office of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is sponsoring an Early Emergency Responders Workshop on February 4-5, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois. Preceding the Workshop, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 1987, a FEMA Region V REP Conference will be held.

Further information regarding the REP Conference will be provided to you by FEMA in separate correspondence.

The Early Emergency Responders Workshop, described in Enclosure 1, will bring together representatives of the States, Department of Energy (D0E),

the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with representatives of nuclear power plants and other major licensee's in NRC Region III. The purpose of the Workshop is to discuss lessons learned and current problems in the coordination and integration of emergency response efforts. Through the Workshop, we hope-to promote a better understanding of our respective roles and coordination between responding organizations.

We have made arrangements with your agency's national office regarding your agency's participation in the workshop.

Representatives of your agency will be taking part in discussions of your role in responding to a radiological emergency. We ask that you identify on the attached Pre-registration Form (Enclosure 2) any specific issues you believe should be covered during the Workshop, and return it by December 29, 1986.

The Workshop will be held at the Chicago Marriott O' Hare, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, Illinois.

It is tentatively schedule ~d to begin at 8:30 a.m on February 4 and end at 4:00 p.m. on February 5.

A block of rcums has been reserved and you should call (312) 693-4444 or (800) 228-9290,to make your reservations. A special room rate of $65.00 per night has b~ en arranged for e

Workshop attendees. Other area hotels are also available.

We will provide you with a detailed agenda of the program as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you in February and believe the Workshop will present an excellent opportunity to exchange information and enhance the coordination and integration of emergency response activities.

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DEC 0 51986 Agency, Region V If you need any additional information, please contact Roland Lickus at (312) 790-5666 or Linda L. Kers at (312) 790-5711.

Sincerely, arter Jaume e, *4W ap James G. Keppler Regional Administrator

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Proposed Agenda of Early Emergency Responders Workshop 2.

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y ENCLOSURE 1 Early Emergency Responders Workshop Session I, February 4,1987

.8:00 - 8:30 Registration 8:30 - 8:45 Welcome and Conference Overview 8:45 - 9:45 Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan Ov'erview C

9:45 - 10:30 Region III Implementation of the NRC Emergency Plan 10:30 -10:45 Break 10:45 - 11:30 Functions and Tasks of the NRC Operations Center 11:30 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 2:30 Panel Discussion:

Federal Response Capabilities 2:30 - 2:45 Break 2:45 - 3:15 Legislative Issues in Nuclear Emergency Plannir.g 3:15 - 5:00 Panel Discussion:

Emergency Response from a Licensee Perspective - Lessons Learned Session II, February 5,1987 8:00 - 8:45 Implementation of the Price-Anderson Act 8:45 - 9:30 Perspectives on Protective Action Decisionmaking 9:30 - 10:00 Beaver Valley Recovery Table Top Exercise - Lessons Learned 10:00 - 10:15 Break 10:15 - 10:45 Status of Planning for the Zion FFE2 10:45 - 11:30 Aerial Measurements System i

11:30 - 12:30 Lunch i

12:30 - 2:00 Panel Discussion:

Emergency Response from a State Perspective 2:00 - 3:30 Open Discussion - Topic (s) to be determined

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3:30 - 4:00 Workshop Summary and Closing Remarks i

4:00 Adjourn

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ENCLOSURE 2 EARLY EMERGENCY RESPONDERS WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 4 - 5, 1987 ATTENDEE QUESTIONNAIRE Name(s) of Attendee (s):

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PLEASE RETURN BY DECEMBER 29, 1986 TO MS. LINDA L. KERS U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION III 799 ROOSEVELT ROAD GLEN ELLYN, ILLIN0IS 60137 3

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