HL-5403, Forwards Objectives for 1997 Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Plant,Scheduled for 970820

Forwards Objectives for 1997 Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Plant,Scheduled for 970820

ML20148C834
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Site:	Hatch
Issue date:	05/19/1997
From:	Sumner H SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING CO.
To:	Reyes L NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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HL-5403, NUDOCS 9705290161
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, Lewis Summer Southern Nuclear Vice President Operating Conipeny, loc.

. Hatch Project Support 40 invemess Parkway Post Office Box 1295 Binningham, Alabama 35201 Tel 205992.7279 Fax 205.992.0341 SOUTHERN h COMPANY Energy toServe YourWorld" May 19, 1997 Docket Nos. 50-321 '

HL-5403 50-366 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region II

. Mr. L. A. Reyes, Regional Administrator ATTN: Chief, Emergency Preparedness Section Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street, Suite 23T85 Atlanta, GA 30303-3415 Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant 1997 Emerzency Preparedness Exercise Obiectives Gentlemen:

Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) is providing the enclosed objectives for the 1997 Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant. The Document Control Desk will not receive a copy of this document per the guidance transmitted by NRC letter, " Submittal of Annual Emergency Exercise Objectives, Detailed Scenarios and Controller Packages," dated January 8,1987. The Plant Hatch exercise is scheduled for August 20,1997. The objectives of the 1997 Emergency Preparedness Exercise are submitted in accordance with the guidance contained in References 1, 2, 3, and 4.

If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please contact this office.

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References:

1. NRC Administrative Letter (AL) 94-16, November 30,1994. 1

2. NRC Inspection and Enforcement (IE)Information Notice 85-55. I

3. NRC letter, " Submittal of Annual Emergency Exercise Objectives and Detailed i Scenarios," dated October 11,1984.

4. NRC letter," Submittal of Annual Emergency Exercise Objectives, Detailed i Scenarios and Controller Packages," dated January 8,1987.

Enclosure:

Plant Hatch 1997 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Objectives cc: Southern Nuclear Operatinz Company P. H. Wells, Nuclear Plant General Manager NORMS U. S. Nuclear Remdatorv Commission. Washington. D. C.

Mr. K. Jabbour, Licensing Project Manager - Hatch U. S. Nuclear Remdatorv Commission. Region 11 Mr. B. L. Holbrook, Senior Resident Inspector - Hatch State of Georgia Mr. G. W. McConnell, Executive Director GEMA Mr. J. C. Hardeman, DNR HL-5403 J

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Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant 1997 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Objectives l The E. I. Hatch Nuclear Plant 1997 emergency preparedness exercise objectives are based upon 4

Nuclear Regulatoly Commission requirements provided in 10 CFR 50, Appendix E, Emergency Planning and Preparednessfor Production and Utilir.ation Facilities. Additional guldance provided in NUREG-0654, FEMA-REP-1, Revision 1, Criteriafor Preparation and Evaluation ofRadiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support ofNuclear Power Plants, was utilized in developing the objectives. The following objectives for the exercise are l consistent with the aforementioned documents:

i A. Accident Assessment and Classification

1. Demonstrate the ability to identify initiating conditions, determine Emergency Action Level (EAL) parameters, and correctly classify the emergency throughout the exercise.

2. Demonstrate the ability to provide core damage assessments.

B. Notification

1. Demonstrate the ability to alen, notify, and mobilize appropriate station and corporate emergency response personnel.

2. Demonstiate the ability for prompt notification of the State, Local, and Federal -

authorities.

3. Demonstrate the ability to warn or advise onsite individuals (including employees, visitors and contract personnel) of an emergency condition.

C. Emergency Response

1. Demonstrate that an individual is assigned and is in charge of the emergency response.

2. Demonstrate planning for 24-hour per day emergency response capabilities.

3. Demonstrate the line of succession for the Emergency Director.

4. Demonstrate timely response of station and corporate management, administrative, and technical staff.

5. Demonstrate the timely activation of the Technical Support Center (TSC), Operations Support Center (OSC), and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF).

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6. Demonstrate the adequacy of equipment, security provisions, and habitability precautions for the TSC, OSC, EOF, General Oflice Operations Center (GOOC), and the Emergency News Center (ENC).

7. Demonstrate satisfactory communications ability of all emergency support resources.

D. Radiological Assessment and Control

1. Demonstrate the coordinated gathering of radiological and non-radiological (meteorological) data necessary for emergency and environmental response including collection and analysis ofin-plant surveys and samples.

2. Demonstrate the ability to develop dose projections, compare the projections to Protective Action Guidelines (PAGs), and determine and recommend the appropriate protective actions.

3. Demonstrate onsite contamination control measures including area access control.

4. Demonstrate the ability for determining projected doses from available plant instrumentation.

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5. Demonstrate onsite PAGs for a select number of personnel, as appropriate.

6. Demonstrate the decision making process for authorizing emergency workers to receive radiation doses in excess of Plant Hatch administrative limits, as appropriate.

7. Demonstrate the ability for collection and analysis of Post-Accident samples.

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E. Public Information Program

1. Demonstrate the timely and accurate response to news inquiries.

2. Demonstrate timely preparation of accurate news releases and suppression of rumors.

3. Demonstrate the adequacy of the Emergency News Center (ENC).

F. Evaluation

1. Demonstrate ability to conduct a post-exercise critique to determine areas requiring additional improvement.

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