ML19081A086

M190320: Scheduling Note and Slides - Meeting with the Organization of Agreement States and the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (Public)

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SCHEDULING NOTE

Title:

MEETING WITH THE ORGANIZATION OF AGREEMENT STATES (OAS) AND THE CONFERENCE OF RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM DIRECTORS (CRCPD) (Public Meeting)

Purpose:

To inform the Commission of radioactive materials policy and regulatory issues of interest to the States.

Scheduled: March 20, 2019 Time: 10:00 a.m.

Duration: Approx. 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> Location: Commissioners' Conference Room, 1st Floor OWFN

Participants:

Presentation OAS and CRCPD Leadership: 60 mins.*

Jennifer Opila, Director, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (OAS Chair)

Topic:

• National Materials Program / OIG Audit Terry Derstine, Radiation Protection Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (OAS Chair-Elect)

Topic:

• OAS Perspectives on Financial Assurance David Turberville, Director, Office of Radiation Control, Alabama Department of Public Health (OAS Past Chair)

Topic:

• The Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program Jeff Semancik, Director, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Radiation Division (CRCPD Chair-Elect)

Topic:

• CRCPD On-Going Activities

• CRCPD Accomplishments

• CRCPD Vision for the Next Year 1

Commission Q & A 50 mins.

Discussion - Wrap-up 5 mins.

• For presentation only and does not include time for Commission questions and answers 2

Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD)

Board Brief to NRC Commissioners Jeff Semancik Chair-Elect CRCPD March 20, 2019

Topics

• Collaboration successes

• Offsite Emergency Preparedness for Decommissioned and Next Generation Reactors

• Radiological Operations Support Specialist (ROSS) Program

Collaboration Successes

• CLIA Letter

• Non-military radium MOU with EPA

• Training Support

Offsite Emergency Preparedness for Decommissioned and Next

. Generation Reactors

CRCPD supports graded*approach to offsite EP

• Recognize Emergency Preparedness (EP) represents a significant cost and resource driver

• Support integration of Radiological Emergency Plan (REP) organization into an all-hazards Incident Command Structure {ICS)

• Degree of safety should be commensurate with risk

• The public helps define acceptable risk

• Do not expect EP to be supported at same level as with operating light water reactors (LWRs)

Myopic focus on EPZ size should not overly drive all other EP requirements

• Special and unique hazards require unique response capabilities/preparedness

• General All-Hazards capabilities are not sufficient to address potential radiological hazards

• ORO radiological capabilities require licensee support

• Other funding is challenged

• Next generation reactors may have unique and unfamiliar hazards (different chemical hazards, source terms, etc.)

• Due to the loss of experienced Offsite Response Organization (ORO) personnel, additional support will be required to respond to radiological events

• Homeland security response capabilities are not wholly consistent with those required for nuclear power plant (NPP) response

NPP preparedness is a public confidence issue

• Despite analytical calculations, the public expects a "trust but verify" approach should any accident occur at a NPP

• At a minimum, sampling and analysis of any offsite release would be expected

• History has taught us that physics has a better imagination than designers (Salem ATWS, Browns Ferry, TMI, Fukushima, etc.)

• Licensees should provide support for offsite preparedness as part of their obligation to local communities

State and Local stakeholders should have mean i ngfu I in put

• All events are local - Municipalities must deal with impacts

• CRCPD can provide consensus input and local insights

• Experience in coordination and outreach from Naval Nuclear Power Program and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSls)

• ROSS offers opportunity for state/locals to provide mutual aid and support to control costs

• Meaningful engagement minimizes potential for alternate strategies

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ROSS

• During Radiological Incidents: SME Demand>> SME Resources

• Radiological Operations Support Specialist {ROSS)

• Joint NNSA - FEMA - CRCPD effort

• State/Local SME {FEMA-typed) asset

• Translate between local and federal response organizations

• Technical Interpreter, - Incident Commander's Health Physicist

• Provide the expertise necessary to clearly explain the implications of modeling, measurement, and analysis methods as well as, health risks and hazards existing during a radiological incident

• Prepared for diverse radiological events

Building the ROSS Cadre

• Over 100 trained since 2016

• Many ROSS are retired or private sector SM Es

• Qualification requires exercise participation as ROSS

• Vibrant Response {IND)

• Silent Thunder {RDD)

• Cobalt Magnet {RTG)

• NPP and CRC exercises

• Southern Exposure Roglon

• Duane Arnold IV

• Millstone (including CRCs)

• Pilgrim

Flexible, Cost-Effective Enhancement to REP

• Incorporating ROSS volunteers into Rad Emergency planning provides a simple and cost effective enhancement to preparedness.

• Effective and flexible alternative to leverage additional radiological SM Es

• State response procedures should incorporate guidance for requesting and activating ROSS

• Cadre management handled by the FEMA-ROSS steering committee

• ROSS are being successfully used in graded exercises

Support for ROSS Program

• Incorporate in Emergency Response Plans

• Exercise Support for ROSS

• Credentialing

• Access to training and tools for non-government ROSS

• Encourage the opportunity

• Questions:

• William.lrwin@vermont.gov

• Represents the CRCPD on the ROSS Steering Committee