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MONTHYEARML20138H3831999-10-25025 October 1999 Forwards Draft Model of Renewed License for Calvert Cliffs, Unit 2 to Illustrate How List of Minimum Requirements Could Be Incorporated Into License Condition ML20217M9991999-10-22022 October 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990930 RAI Re Void Swelling Degradation Mechanism,Per License Renewal Application for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2 ML20217M1721999-10-19019 October 1999 Forwards NRC Rept Number 17, Requal Tracking Rept Form Operator Licensing Tracking Sys.Rept Was Used by NRC to Schedule Requalification Exam for Operators & Record Requal Pass Dates ML20212M2631999-10-0404 October 1999 Informs That Staff Concluded That Licensee Responses to GL 97-06 Provides Reasonable Assurance That Condition of Util SG Internals in Compliance with Current Licensing Bases for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant ML20216J8671999-10-0101 October 1999 Forwards Rev 52 to QA Policy for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Rev Accurately Presents Changes Made Since Previous Submittal,Necessary to Reflect Info & Analyses Submitted to NRC or Prepared,Per to NRC Requirements ML20212J7811999-09-30030 September 1999 Requests That Licensee Address Potential Aging Mgt Issue Re Effects of Void Swelling of Rv Internals by Making Plant Specific Commitment to Implement Focused age-related Degradation Insp for Evidence of Void Swelling in Future ML20212J5611999-09-29029 September 1999 Informs That on 990916,NRC Completed mid-cycle Plant Performance Review of Calvert Cliffs.No Areas in Which Util Performance Warranted Addl Insp Beyond Core Insp Program Identified.Historical Listing of Plant Issues,Encl ML20216H7831999-09-28028 September 1999 Forwards Addl Info Re NRC SER for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2,per License Renewal Application ML20212D5361999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Calculation CA04048, Fuel Handling Accident During Reconstitution, as Agreed During 990909 Telcon ML20212C1861999-09-15015 September 1999 Requests That NRC Complete Review of TR CED-387-P,Rev 00-P, Abb Critical Heat Flux Correlations for PWR Fuel, by 000201.Util Expects to Use ABB-NV Correlation for Current non-mixing Vane Fuel in Reload Analyses in 2000 for Ccnpp ML20212A2001999-09-0808 September 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-06 & 50-318/99-06.Two Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20211N8971999-09-0707 September 1999 Responds to Ltr to D Rathbun of NRC Dtd 990720,in Which Recipient Refers to Ltr from Wc Batton Expressing Support on Renewal Application of Baltimore Gas & Electric Co for Calvert Cliffs Plants ML20211H9841999-08-31031 August 1999 Provides Comments Re Data Entered in Rvid for Ccnpp,Units 1 2,per GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity ML20211K3091999-08-27027 August 1999 Informs That During 990826 Telcon,L Briggs & B Bernie Made Arrangements for NRC to Inspect Licensed Operator Requalification Program at Calvert Cliffs Npp.Insp Planned for Wk of 991025 ML20211J1611999-08-17017 August 1999 Documents Bg&E Consultations with MD Dept of Natural Resources Re Potential Impacts to Chesapeake Bay Critical Area & Forest Interior Dwelling Bird Habitat,Per Ccnpp License Renewal.Telcons Ref Satisfy Consulting Requirement ML20210V1181999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Toxic Gases Calculations for Control Room Habitability,As Discussed During 990713 Telcon.Util Will Make Final Submittal for Toxic Gases After NRC Has Completed Review of ARCON96 ML20210T5061999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Rev 0 to Ccnpp COLR for Unit 2,Cycle 13, Per Plant TS 5.6.5 ML20210U2761999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Listed Info Re Guarantee of Payment of Deferred Premiums for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2,IAW 10CFR140.21 Requirements ML20210S8131999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Summary of Various Open Licensing Actions for Bg&E That Were Completed During Unit 2 Refueling Outage Ending 990506 ML20210S8101999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Application Requesting Renewal of License for Mv Seckens,License SOP-10369-2.Without Encl ML20210S7901999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data for Period of 990101-990630,IAW 10CFR36.71(d) ML20210Q1941999-08-11011 August 1999 Informs That Info Submitted in 981130 Application Re CEN-633-P,Rev 03-P,dtd Oct 1998,marked Proprietary,Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure,Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) & Section 103(b) of AEA of 1954,as Amended ML20210N5881999-08-0606 August 1999 Forwards ISI Rept for Ccnpp,Unit 2,fulfilling Intentions & Requirements Stated in Program Plan & Commitment to Comply with ASME Code Section XI ISI Requirements ML20210N1291999-08-0505 August 1999 Forwards NRC Response to W Batton Ltr Expressing Support of Renewal Application for Calvert Cliffs Plants as Requested in Ltr ML20210N5491999-08-0505 August 1999 Requests That License SOP-10371-2,for RW Scott,Be Renewed IAW 10CFR55.57.Individual Has Satisfactorily Discharged License Responsibilities Competently & Safely.Without Application ML20210N5471999-08-0505 August 1999 Requests That License SOP-10031-3,for DF Theders,Be Removed from Active Files for Ccnpp,Due to Individual Being Reassigned to Position No Longer Requiring License ML20210N9291999-08-0404 August 1999 Forwards Clarification to Initial Response to Biennial Rept on Status of Decommissioning Funding,As Required by 10CFR50.75(f)(1) ML20210J0741999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Participation in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise on 990714.Suggests Referral to NRC Y2K Web Site to View Issues & Lessons from Tabletop That Will Be Tracked by Nrc.Web Site Should Reflect Info within 2 Wks ML20211B5381999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Support in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise Held on 990714.Suggests Referral to NRC Y2K Web Site to View Issues & Lessons from Tabletop That Will Be Tracked by NRC ML20211C0951999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Participation in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise Held on 990714 ML20211C3251999-07-30030 July 1999 Expresses Appreciation for Participation in Y2K Training & Tabletop Exercise Held on 990714 ML20210E4941999-07-23023 July 1999 Informs That 1999 Emergency Response Plan Exercise Objectives Is Scheduled for Wk of 991025.Exercise Scenario Will Test Integrated Capability & Major Portion of Elements Existing within Emergency Response Plan ML20210D0911999-07-22022 July 1999 Responds to to Chairman Jackson Referring to Ltr from New 7th Democratic Civic Club,Inc.Forwards Staff Response to W Batton,President of New 7th Democratic Civic Club,Inc ML20210C5011999-07-21021 July 1999 Informs That SL Walters,License OP-10096-3 & CC Zapp,License Number SOP-2188-9,have Been Reassigned within Organization & No Longer Require NRC License,Per 10CFR50.74(a).Removal of Subject Licenses from Active Files for Ccnpp,Requested ML20210C2681999-07-20020 July 1999 Forwards Certified Copy of Listed Nuclear Liability Policy Endorsement,Per 10CFR140.15(e) ML20210A5021999-07-20020 July 1999 Responds to ,Expressing Support for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Calvert Cliffs Plant & to Concerns Re Lack of Specificity for License Renewal Regulations & Length of Time Set Aside for Public Comment ML20211N9101999-07-20020 July 1999 Forwards Correspondence Author Received from New 7th Democratic Club Civic,Inc Raising Some Serious Concerns About Renewal of Nuclear Reactor Licenses for Calvert Cliffs Power Plant ML20210C8461999-07-19019 July 1999 Informs That CF Farrow,License OP-10648-1,will No Longer Be Employed with Bg&E,As of 990709,per 10CFR50.74(a).Removal of Subject License from Active Files for Ccnpp,Requested ML20209J5171999-07-16016 July 1999 Forwards Comments from Accuracy Review of License Renewal Application SER ML20210B7651999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards SER Denying Licensee Proposed TS Amend Dtd 981120, to Delete TS Requirements for Tendon Surveillance & Reporting Because TS Requirements Duplication of Requirements in 10CFR50.55a.Notice of Denial Encl ML20209G2081999-07-13013 July 1999 Forwards Insp Repts 50-317/99-05 & 50-318/99-05 on 990509- 0626.No Violations Noted ML20210A6311999-07-0606 July 1999 Discusses Closure of TACs MA0532 & MA0533 Re Response to Requests for Addl Info to GL 92-01,rev1,suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity, for Plant,Units 1 & 2 ML20209C1391999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Responses to Open & Confirmatory Items Based on Review of SER for Bg&E Application for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Calvert Cliffs.Bg&E Intends to Forward Comments Based on Accuracy Verification in Near Future ML20210D1531999-06-30030 June 1999 Informs of Receipt of from New 7th Democratic Civic Club,Inc Expressing Support for License Renewal. Requests Consideration in Addressing Concerns & Recommendations ML20209B5781999-06-29029 June 1999 Submits Response to GL 98-01, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. GL 98-01 Requested Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness by 990701.Disclosure Encl ML20210D1741999-06-24024 June 1999 Expresses Opinions on Renewal of Nuclear Reactor Licenses Re Plant & Support Renewal Application of Bg&E.Requests That NRC Revise Procedures to Allow Sufficient Time for Public to Review,Evaluate & Respond to Info ML20211H8431999-06-23023 June 1999 Ack Participation of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Engineering Dept in NRC Cooperative Research Project with Univ of Virginia. Copy of Relevant Portion of NRC Cooperative Agreement with Univ of Virginia Encl ML20196C6831999-06-21021 June 1999 Discusses Proposed Alternative Submitted by Bg&E for Calvert Cliffs NPP to Requirements of 10CFR50.55a(g)(4) in Regard to Compliance with Latest Approved Edition of ASME Code,Section XI for Third Ten Year Insp Interval Beginning on 990701 ML20196C4291999-06-21021 June 1999 Forwards Rev to ERDS Data Point Library for Ccnpp,Unit 2,per 10CFR50,App E,Section VI.3.a.Table Provides Brief Summary of Changes ML20195J8271999-06-16016 June 1999 Ack Receipt of to Jackson,Chairman of NRC Re Environ Impacts of Increased Patuxtent River Complex Flight Operations on Ccnpp.Clarification & Correction of Listed Statement Found on Page Two,Provided 1999-09-08
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MONTHYEARML20217M9991999-10-22022 October 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990930 RAI Re Void Swelling Degradation Mechanism,Per License Renewal Application for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2 ML20216J8671999-10-0101 October 1999 Forwards Rev 52 to QA Policy for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Rev Accurately Presents Changes Made Since Previous Submittal,Necessary to Reflect Info & Analyses Submitted to NRC or Prepared,Per to NRC Requirements ML20216H7831999-09-28028 September 1999 Forwards Addl Info Re NRC SER for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2,per License Renewal Application ML20212D5361999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Rev 1 to Calculation CA04048, Fuel Handling Accident During Reconstitution, as Agreed During 990909 Telcon ML20212C1861999-09-15015 September 1999 Requests That NRC Complete Review of TR CED-387-P,Rev 00-P, Abb Critical Heat Flux Correlations for PWR Fuel, by 000201.Util Expects to Use ABB-NV Correlation for Current non-mixing Vane Fuel in Reload Analyses in 2000 for Ccnpp ML20211H9841999-08-31031 August 1999 Provides Comments Re Data Entered in Rvid for Ccnpp,Units 1 2,per GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity ML20210V1181999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Toxic Gases Calculations for Control Room Habitability,As Discussed During 990713 Telcon.Util Will Make Final Submittal for Toxic Gases After NRC Has Completed Review of ARCON96 ML20210T5061999-08-16016 August 1999 Forwards Rev 0 to Ccnpp COLR for Unit 2,Cycle 13, Per Plant TS 5.6.5 ML20210U2761999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Listed Info Re Guarantee of Payment of Deferred Premiums for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2,IAW 10CFR140.21 Requirements ML20210S8101999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Application Requesting Renewal of License for Mv Seckens,License SOP-10369-2.Without Encl ML20210S8131999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Summary of Various Open Licensing Actions for Bg&E That Were Completed During Unit 2 Refueling Outage Ending 990506 ML20210S7901999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Program Performance Data for Period of 990101-990630,IAW 10CFR36.71(d) ML20210N5881999-08-0606 August 1999 Forwards ISI Rept for Ccnpp,Unit 2,fulfilling Intentions & Requirements Stated in Program Plan & Commitment to Comply with ASME Code Section XI ISI Requirements ML20210N5491999-08-0505 August 1999 Requests That License SOP-10371-2,for RW Scott,Be Renewed IAW 10CFR55.57.Individual Has Satisfactorily Discharged License Responsibilities Competently & Safely.Without Application ML20210N5471999-08-0505 August 1999 Requests That License SOP-10031-3,for DF Theders,Be Removed from Active Files for Ccnpp,Due to Individual Being Reassigned to Position No Longer Requiring License ML20210N9291999-08-0404 August 1999 Forwards Clarification to Initial Response to Biennial Rept on Status of Decommissioning Funding,As Required by 10CFR50.75(f)(1) ML20210E4941999-07-23023 July 1999 Informs That 1999 Emergency Response Plan Exercise Objectives Is Scheduled for Wk of 991025.Exercise Scenario Will Test Integrated Capability & Major Portion of Elements Existing within Emergency Response Plan ML20210C5011999-07-21021 July 1999 Informs That SL Walters,License OP-10096-3 & CC Zapp,License Number SOP-2188-9,have Been Reassigned within Organization & No Longer Require NRC License,Per 10CFR50.74(a).Removal of Subject Licenses from Active Files for Ccnpp,Requested ML20210C2681999-07-20020 July 1999 Forwards Certified Copy of Listed Nuclear Liability Policy Endorsement,Per 10CFR140.15(e) ML20211N9101999-07-20020 July 1999 Forwards Correspondence Author Received from New 7th Democratic Club Civic,Inc Raising Some Serious Concerns About Renewal of Nuclear Reactor Licenses for Calvert Cliffs Power Plant ML20210C8461999-07-19019 July 1999 Informs That CF Farrow,License OP-10648-1,will No Longer Be Employed with Bg&E,As of 990709,per 10CFR50.74(a).Removal of Subject License from Active Files for Ccnpp,Requested ML20209J5171999-07-16016 July 1999 Forwards Comments from Accuracy Review of License Renewal Application SER ML20209C1391999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Responses to Open & Confirmatory Items Based on Review of SER for Bg&E Application for Renewal of Operating Licenses for Calvert Cliffs.Bg&E Intends to Forward Comments Based on Accuracy Verification in Near Future ML20210D1531999-06-30030 June 1999 Informs of Receipt of from New 7th Democratic Civic Club,Inc Expressing Support for License Renewal. Requests Consideration in Addressing Concerns & Recommendations ML20209B5781999-06-29029 June 1999 Submits Response to GL 98-01, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Nuclear Power Plants. GL 98-01 Requested Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness by 990701.Disclosure Encl ML20210D1741999-06-24024 June 1999 Expresses Opinions on Renewal of Nuclear Reactor Licenses Re Plant & Support Renewal Application of Bg&E.Requests That NRC Revise Procedures to Allow Sufficient Time for Public to Review,Evaluate & Respond to Info ML20196C4291999-06-21021 June 1999 Forwards Rev to ERDS Data Point Library for Ccnpp,Unit 2,per 10CFR50,App E,Section VI.3.a.Table Provides Brief Summary of Changes ML20195J6591999-06-16016 June 1999 Submits Proposed Alternative to Requirements of 10CFR50.55a(g)(4) (Automatic Compliance with Latest Approved Edition of ASME Code Every 120 Months).Proposal Will Apply Third ten-year ISI Interval,Scheduled to Begin 990701 ML20207F0201999-06-0101 June 1999 Forwards Third Interval Inservice Insp Program Plan for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2, for NRC Review.Plan Satisfies Commitment Contained in Licensee to NRC 05000317/LER-1999-002, Requests That Cover Page for LER 99-002,dtd 990525,be Corrected to Indicate Rept Is Submitted Per Requirements of 10CFR20.2201(b)1999-05-28028 May 1999 Requests That Cover Page for LER 99-002,dtd 990525,be Corrected to Indicate Rept Is Submitted Per Requirements of 10CFR20.2201(b) ML20195B2521999-05-25025 May 1999 Submits Response to RAI Re LAR for Tube Repair Using Leak Limiting Alloy 800 Sleeves for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2.Test Repts Encl ML20195B3751999-05-25025 May 1999 Forwards ECCS Codes & Methods Rept, as Required by 10CFR50.46(a)(3)(ii) ML20195B2271999-05-24024 May 1999 Forwards Certified Copy of Nuclear Liability Policy NF-216, Endorsement 128 ML20206U3051999-05-19019 May 1999 Submits Written Rept as Required follow-up to Verbal Rept Given to NRC Regional Administrator on 990419 of SG Tube Insps Conducted,Cause of Tube Degradation & Corrective Measures Taken as Result of Insp Findings ML20206U8281999-05-18018 May 1999 Forwards Missing Pages C-30,C-31,C-114 & C-115 from 990319 Response to NRC RAI, Wind Tunnel Modeling of Calvert Cliffs NPP Cpp Project 94-1040. Complete Copy of 1985 Rept, Wind Flows & Dispersion Conditions of Calvert Cliffs, Encl ML20212G9751999-05-12012 May 1999 Forwards Draft write-up Re OI 16 for F Grubelich to Consider ML20206K6921999-05-10010 May 1999 Forwards Certified Copy of Listed Nuclear Liability Policy Endorsements,In Compliance with 10CFR140.15(e).Without Encl ML20206K1711999-05-0707 May 1999 Informs That on 990430 Util Filed Encl Articles of Share Exchange with Maryland Dept of Assessments & Taxation to Form Holding Company,Constellation Energy Group,Inc (Ceg). CEG Is Parent Company of Bg&E ML20206C7521999-04-29029 April 1999 Provides Rept of Number of Tubes Plugged in Calvert Cliffs Unit 2 SGs During Recently Completed Isi,As Required by Calvert Cliffs Unit 1,TS 5.6.9.a ML20206C7271999-04-28028 April 1999 Forwards Occupational Radiation Exposure Repts for 1998, as Required by Units 1 & 2 Tech Specs 5.6.1 & 6.1 of Isfsi. Repts Contain Tabulation of Number of Station,Util & Other Personnel Receiving Exposures Greater than 100 Mrem ML20212G9891999-04-28028 April 1999 Forwards Current Draft Response to Ci 3.3.2.2-1 to Be Used as Example for OI Vs License Condition Vs Commitment Situation ML20206C7211999-04-27027 April 1999 Forwards Addl Info Which Is Being Made Available in Encl Licensed Operators Fitness for Duty Questionnaire.Encl Specifics of Personal Info Are Withheld,Per 10CFR2.790 ML20212G9851999-04-26026 April 1999 Provides Proposed Response to OI 4.1.3-1 for B Elliott to Consider ML20206U6691999-04-26026 April 1999 Advises That Documents Re Operation of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Should Be Addressed to Listed Natl Marine Fisheries Svc Office ML20205F8851999-04-0202 April 1999 Provides First Annual Amend to Bg&E License Renewal Application for Ccnpp,Units 1 & 2,as Required by 10CFR54 ML20205J0691999-04-0202 April 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990129 RAI Re GL 96-05, Periodic Verification of Design-Basis Capability of Safety-Related Movs ML20205G2971999-04-0101 April 1999 Requests That NRC Complete Review of Rev 0 to CENPD-396-P, Common Qualified Platform TR & Rev 0 to CE-CES-195-P, Software Program Manual for 'Common Q' Sys, by 990930 ML20205D7471999-03-30030 March 1999 Forwards Biennial Rept on Status of Decommissioning Funding, IAW 10CFR50.75(f)(1) ML20207G4391999-03-30030 March 1999 Responds to from Cl Miller,Requesting Assistance of FEMA in Addressing Concerns Received by NRC Involving Offsite Emergency Preparedness at Plant NPP ML20205C4091999-03-26026 March 1999 Submits Info Related to Scope,Risk Mgt & Summary of Risk for Performing Preventive Maintenance on P-13000-2 Unit Transformer Re License Amend 205 1999-09-28
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liar 30 999 Mr. Thomas H. Essig, Chief Emergency Preparedness and Health Physics Section Operator Licensing, Human Factors, and Plant Support Branch Division ofInspection Program Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop OWFN 9 HIS Washington, DC 20555-0001
Dear Mr. Essig:
I am writing in response to the September 29,1998 letter to me from Mr. Charles L.
Miller, formerly Chief, Emergency Preparedness and Radiation Protection Branch, requesting the assistance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM A) in addressing concerns received by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
! involving offsite emergency preparedness at the Calvert Clifts Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP).
i Specifically, Mr. Miller asked FEMA to evaluate and provide the NRC an assessment of
- the adequacy of five concerns: (1) the effect of the addition of several thousand new l
employees at the Pautuxent River Naval Air Station on the evacuation routes and evacuation time estimates for Calvert Cliffs;(2) the overall effect of the increased population in the area, the increased traffic loading, and deterioration of evacuation routes; (3) the adequacy of evacuation plans for the Drum Point Peninsula and the concern that evacuation of this area may be limited to only one road, Maryland Route 760;(4) the concern that access to the area by responders would be hindered by existing trafric problems that would be compounded during an incident; and (5) the concern that local first responders and the local hospital staff appear not to be adequately aware, trained, or equipped to assist the population at risk, or to protect themselves from exposure both to ionizing and non-ionizing toxic agents at the plant that might be dispersed in a nuclear incident.
I have enclosed a report, forwarded by FEM A Region III, detailing the results of the evaluation and assessment of evacuation plans related to the CCNPP. As is noted in the report, the results of the evaluation and assessment indicate that offsite emergency preparedness at the CCNPP is adequate and provides reasonable assurance to protect the public health and safety. However, please note that the repon also contains some j recommendations that, for the most part, pertain to the Evacuation Time Estimate and the 9906110158 990607 "
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Concerns Regarding the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (CCNPP)
The evaluation and ascessment of the evacuation plans for the areas around CCNPP based on NRC's concerns identified in Vanessa E. Quinn's memorandum, dated October 9, 1998 has been completed.
Overall, the results of the evaluation and assessment indicate the off-site emergency preparedness at the CCNPP is adequate and provides reasonable assurance to protect public health and safety. However, some recommendations have been made and are identified later in this correspondence. A summary of each concern addressed by NRC is listed below. In addition, enclosed for your review are an " Evaluation of Concerns Involving Offsite Emergency Preparedness for the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Station", j an " Analysis of TEMA REP Exercise and MS-1 Drill Issues in l Calvert and St. Mary's Counties, Maryland, 1989-1998", and j a memorandum to Tom Forgotte, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, from Paul Wible, St.
Mary's County Energency Management Agency, subject:
Evacuation Time Estimates, dated March 12, 1999. These documents contain detailed information en the evaluation and assessment.
The first area of concern was the effect of the addition of several thousand new employees at the Naval Air Station (NASI on the evacuation routes and evacuation time estinates for Calvert Cliffs. In summary, the impact of the increase in employment as the NAS has already been
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accounted for in the Evacuation Time Estimate (ETE) report; thus the report (Revision 5) does not need to be updated to account for current population.
Second, the overall effect of tho increased population in l -
the area, the increased traffic loading, and deterioration i of evacuation routes. In summary, with respect to j population growth, there does not appear to be any special l problems in the EPZ areas that are the subject of this ,
inquiry - those to the south of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear !
Power Plant. However, it is recommended that an ETE be prepared and reviewed which assumes a population and vehicle growth of 2% per year to 2005 and makes no changes in the roadway network. This implies a year 2005 population of 16,182, up from 14,3669 (5/1/97) in.the area of concern (EPX Zone 3). It is further recommended that a higher proportion of this growth be assigned to the annular EPZ segment that contains the Cove Point and Lusby Town Center areas.
Third, adequacy of the evacuation plans for Drum Point Peninsula, especially because evacuation is limited to essentially one road from the peninsula to the mainland.
In summary, there is nothing to indicate that the time estimates in the ETE covering the southern portion of the EPZ are based on inadequate or unrepresentative data. It is recommended that Baltimore Gas & Electric (BG&E) review the coded ETE network to determine if more nodes and possibic additional (internal) links for the Chesapeake Ranch Estates and Drum Point area could be included in the analysis. We also recommend that when the runs are conducted, per the recommendation in #2 above (which would assume a higher area population), the results be reviewed to determine if and where additional traffic control points on this peninsula might be needed. Given that there is just one road out of the peninsula, good traffic control measures and planning with the public are essential to facilitate efficient and expeditious movement of the population. Finally, it is recommended that the five minor gates in Chesapeake Ranch Estates be counted on as being available to assist an evacuation.
Fourth, access by responders to the area would be hindered by existing traffic problems that would be compoended during an incident. In summary, while we did not identify any existing traffic " problems" that would hinder responders, existing traffic " conditions" might create a a- . :-
probica for_ responders needing to reach spect!ic locations in southern Calvert County. It is recommended that the current plans to move these responders (i.e., plans perhaps to use the shoulders of Route 2/4, which were not available for review, be carefully reviewed.
Several other items were noted that should be resolved before the ETE is revised, which are as follows:
a) The'ETE node list for south St. Mary's County (p. C-5) indicates nodes at the intersections of (a) Rte. 4 and Town Creek Rd., (b) Patuxent Ecach Road and Baringer Drive, and (c) Patuxent Lane and Town Creek Road. No such intersections exist.
b) Route 235 in the vicinity of Route 4 is coded as having two lanes in each direction. At present, there are three usable lanes in each direction through this area. Similarly, Route 4 (St. Andrews Church Road) west of Route 235 is coded as having two lanes in each direction (Links # 123 and 124).
only bne flow lane is actually availabic in each direction unless evacuation contra-flow (turn lane for either direction) is intended by this coding, in which case see (e) below.
c) Separate nodes (235 and 240) are indicated on p. C-6 for the intersections of Route 235 with, respectively, Patuxent Beach Road and Route 4.
Patuxent Beach Road at that location 2s Route 4.
d) There should be some explanation / justification of duplicate node coding. For example, nodes 332 and 260 are apparently identical, as are 415 and 505, 419 and 509, 421 and 507, and 423 and 522 (there may be others points where this duplication exists).
e) Both lanes of Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge have been coded in the- ETE network as carrying southbound evacuation traffic (ETE Revision 5,
. Appendix D, p. D-4: Link # 22). However, we note j in the coding that immediately after the bridge, '
all outbound vehicles are funneled back into a i single lane (p. D-3, Link # 151). Under these I circumstances congestion will inevitably develop at j this point, even with traffic control personnel )
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flow . lane outbound all the way to Route 235 (this is a feasible option), which in turn could reduce the ETE for the southbound traffic. We suggest that this option be reviewed and possibly included in a sensitivity-case ETE run that includes the higher populations in the Drum Point peninsula (see #2 above), provided that St. Mary's County EMA agree with this proposal. i f) We cannot tell whether the assumption that both lanes of the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge will be used to evacuate southbound traffic is consistent with the evacuation traffic flow plans and procedures of Calvert and St. Mary's Counties. If it is consistent, then the coding and reporting of ETE results using the Bridge are acceptable.
However, if the county plans maintain that only one lane of the Johnson Bridge will be used for outbound evacuation traffic, then the base case ETE run should be so coded and results of that case (not the case of two outbound lanes) reported in the next ETE revision.
g) Relating to both (e) and (f) above, one of the major concerns of our analysis focuses on Route 2/4. This is a four-lane road of which, according to ETE coding, two lanes will be used for traveling south from the peninsula onto a single-lane (in each direction) bridge deck (Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge), using one or both lanes for outbound traffic. At the St. Mary's County end of the bridge, all flow is coded to merge into a i single lane on Route 4, which has byt one lanc in each direction from the bridge to the edge of the 1 10'-
mile EPZ. Whenever evacuees are required to go j from two lanes to one, even with proper traffic I control, congestion is bound to occur, resulting in l the traffic being backed up for a considerable distance (in this case, back over the bridge). The !
congested locations that are seen to develop during l the (simulated) evacuation runs by NETVAC2 may not !
be appropriately capturing the congestion levels I that will occur. We recommend a sensitivity analysis which assumes a maximum speed of 20 mph less that the free flow speed now assumed for the bridge and Route 2/4 to Route 235. [ Pl ea se note that our suggestions regarding possible re-coding of portions of the eva cua tion network in the
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vicinity of the Governor Thoma s Johnson Bridge assume that, like any real-time evacuation traffic .
model in common use, NETVAC2 adj ust s link flow speeds to account for increases in volume. If this is not the case, the model will need to have this feature added prior to performing any new ETE runs.]
rinally, the last concern delved with the adequacy of the emergency workers and hospital staff with respect to training, abilities, and resources to assist the population, or to protect themselves in the event of an accident / incident at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. The conclusion of our analysis is presented below:
- a. Training
- 1. Exercise Ob]ectives In the radiological area, the incidence and recurrence of issues could be reduced by focusing training on the proper implementation of SOPS, particularly those concerning (1) exposure limits; (2) dosimetry ;
issuance, use and documentation; and (3) monitoring, I decontamination, and contamination control. The l training should be directed at RSos and front-line emergency workers in all settings (especially, EOCs, dosimetry distribution points, monitoring and decontamination stations, and medical transport units and facilities).
- 2. MS-1 Drill Objectives In the Medical Services area, performance could be enhanced (i.e., the incidence and recurrence of issues 1 could be reduced) by focusing training on (1) the overall concept of operations and (2) the proper implementation of radiological SOPS, particularly those concerning the issue and use of dosimetry equipment, emergency worker exposure limits, patient monitoring and decontamination, and documenting all phases of MS-1 activities.
- b. Abilities
- 1. ORO Resources
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1 The most common resource issue found in the study was inadequate staffing. Infractions were found in a variety of settings, including Monitoring and '
Oecentamination Stations, Rumor Control, Access Centrol Points, and Congregate (Mass) Care Centers.
Perhaps noteworthy in this regard is the observation that all of these settings are peripheral to county EOC operations, neither of which was cited for staffing omissions. Moreover, all of the staffing issues occurred in St. Mary's County.
A few issues were cited (also in St. Mary's County) involving tangible asset inadequacies, such as lack of workspace for State Liaison personnel, the unavailability of nursing supplies at a Congregate (Mass) Care Center, inadequate parking space for segregating contaminated and uncontaminated vehicles at a Monitoring / Decontamination Station, and the lack of separate male and female showering facilities for emergency workers.at a Monitoring / Decontamination Station. However, these issues were non-recurring at the same locations.
These findings suggest that greater management oversight may be needed to heighten the awareness of i peripheral ORos concerning staffing shortfalls and l addressing unmet needs. l l
- 2. Radiological Radiological capabilities is among the two most-cited general capabilities areas. If MS-1 Drill issues were combined with Exercise issues, the radiological capabilities would constitute the most cited area (464 '
of the 128 Issue Components reviewed in this study) .
Yet, there were relatively few recurring issues. Those that were identified involved Monitoring / Decontamination Station vehicle segregation in Calvert County and Field Monitoring Teams (TMT) in both counties. The Calvert County-Monitoring / Decontamination Station currently failed to segregate contaminrted and uncontaminated vehicles.
Calvert County FMTs were recurrently cited for improper use of survey equipment, while St. Mary's County FMTs were recurrently cited for failing to properly complete recording forms and other documentation.
r I I These considerations notwithstanding, a broad array of radiological issues were identified. While at the most specific level Issue Components are largely non-recurring, there is a broad pattern of SOP infractions involving radiological equipment distribution, use, and documentation. These infractions cut across ORos, including FMTs, emergency worker, and evacuee Monitoring / Decontamination Stations. Over a third of the 27 radiological Issue Components (37%) involved failing to follow equipment SOPS, and all but two of :
these components occurred in Calvert County. Nearly j two-thirds of the issue Components identified under objective 5 were found in Calvert County, while under objective 6 for FMTs, nearly two-thirds of the components were found in St. Mary's County.
These findings suggest that greater management oversight and additional training of radiological )
workers are needed. j
- 3. Medical Transport I
All of the medical transport capabilities issues '
concerned dosimetry. The Calvert County medical transport personnel were cited recurrently for failing to provide required dosimetry. This trend was found in a context of other non-recurring issues, including failing to issue proper dosimetry, failing to issue proper dosimeter recording forms, lack of knowledge about exposure limits and the dosimeter recording interval, and failing to zero dosimeters prior to use.
These findings suggest that greater management oversight and additional training of medical transport workers are needed.
- 4. Medical Facilities Almost all of the medical facility capability issues involved radiological concerns, including failing to issue dosimetry equipment; lack of knowledge of emergency worker exposure limits; failing to properly implement monitoring, decontan.ination, contamination control, and radiological documentation SOPS; SOP technical errors; and ambiguity concerning hospital vs. utility roles and responsibilities. In addition,
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l These findings suggest that greater management oversight and additional training of medical facility workers are needed.
- c. Resources
- 1. Exercise Objectives Although a number of resource issues were identified (mainly personnel inadequacies), the data do not suggest the presence of any critical resource shortages that would significantly impair emergency response efforts. The maintenance of tangible assets is an imperative that appears to be adequately addressed on an ongoing basis by the counties.
The availability of personnel resources requires recruitment and training. The staffing issues identified do not indicate that there is a significant shortage of personnel available to perform vital functions. Training is addressed above.
- 2. MS-1 Drill objectives i
Too few resource inadequacies were cited in the source l documents under the MS-1 objectives to identify meaningful trends. Consequently, the issues identified ,
do not indicate that there were any significant resource shortfalls for cither the medical transport agents or hospitals.
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