NUCLEAR November 24, 2000 Chief Executive Officer

UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
611 RYAN PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 400
ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76011-8064
November 24, 2000
years
Mr. J. V. Parrish (Mail Drop 1023)
Chief Executive Officer
Energy Northwest
P.O. Box 968
Richland, Washington 99352-0968
SUBJECT: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S REPORT
Dear Mr. Parrish:
Enclosed is a copy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) exercise evaluation
report of the September 12-13, 2000, emergency preparedness and ingestion pathway exercises
at Columbia Generating Station/Washington Nuclear Plant 2.
The report indicates that FEMA observed no deficiencies during the exercise, and identified 11
areas requiring corrective actions (ARCAs).
The purpose of this letter is to transmit to you the results of the FEMA evaluation of the
emergency exercise. No response to the NRC is required.
If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Paul Elkmann at (817) 276-6539.
Sincerely,
Gail M. Good, Chief
Plant Support Branch
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No.:
License No.:
Enclosure:
As stated
50-397
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Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council
P.O. Box 43172
Olympia, Washington 98504-3172
Rodney L. Webring (Mail Drop PE08)
Vice President, Operations Support/PlO
Energy Northwest
P.O. Box 968
Richland, Washington 99352-0968
Greg 0. Smith (Mail Drop 927M)
Vice President, Generation
Energy Northwest
P.O. Box 968
Richland, Washington 99352-0968
D. W. Coleman (Mail Drop PE20)
Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Energy Northwest
P.O. Box 968
Richland, Washington 99352-0968
Albert E. Mouncer (Mail Drop 1396)
General Counsel
Energy Northwest
P.O. Box 968
Richland, Washington 99352-0968
Paul Inserra (Mail Drop PE20)
Manager, Licensing
Energy Northwest
P.O. Box 968
Richland, Washington 99352-0968
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State Liaison Officer
Executive Policy Division
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 43113
Olympia, Washington 98504-3113
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Washington State Department of Health
P.O. Box 7827
Olympia, WA 98504-7827
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FEMA Region X
Federal Regional Center
130 228th Street, S.W.
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
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Bothell, WA 98021-9796
November 16, 2000
Ellis W. Merschoff, Regional Administrator
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV
611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400
Arlington, TX 76011-8064
Dear Mr. Merschoff:
Enclosed is a copy of the final report for the September 12 and 13, 2000, plume and ingestion
exposure pathway exercise of the offsite radiological emergency response plans for Washington
Nuclear Plant No. 2 (WNP-2), now referred to as the Columbia Generating Station. The report
also contains the results of out-of-sequence drills in which biennial exercise requirements were
demonstrated in June and July of 2000, by several offsite response organizations. The State of
Washington and the Washington Counties of Adams, Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla fully
participated in the exercise and the State of Oregon also participated.
There were no Deficiencies identified during the exercise or related out-of-sequence drills.
Eleven Areas Requiring Corrective Actions (ARCA) were identified and four ARCAs identified in
previous drills or exercises were successfully demonstrated and closed. FEMA Region X staff
will monitor corrective actions for all the open ARCAs.
The results of the September 12 and 13, 2000, exercise reaffirms that the offsite radiological
emergency response plans and preparedness for the States of Oregon and Washington and affected
local jurisdictions, site-specific to the Columbia Generating Station/WNP-2, can be implemented
and are adequate to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate measures can be taken to protect
the health and safety of the public in the event of a radiological emergency at the power plant.
Therefore, our approval of the State and local government radiological emergency response plans
for the Columbia Generating Station/WNP-2, under the Radiological Emergency Preparedness
(REP) program, remains in effect.
If you should have any questions, please contact Larry Moore, Training, Exercise and Evaluation
Team Leader, at (425) 487-4743.
Sincerely,
"Ad David L. de Courcy
Regional Director
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COURTESY COPY MAILING LIST
2000 COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION/WNP-2 FINAL EXERCISE REPORT
Kathy Halvey Gibson, Chief
EP & Health Physics Section, IPM-OLHPPS
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
20555-0001
Washington, D.C.
R.L. Webring, Vice President
Operations Support
Energy Northwest - Mail Drop PE-08
P.O. Box 968
99352-0968
Richland, WA
Glen Woodbury, Director
Washington EM, Military Department
Bldg. 20
MS: TA-20,
Camp Murray, WA 98430-5122
Bob Conley, Director
USDA-FSIS-PEPS-EP
901 D Street SW, Room 405
20024
Washington, D.C.
John Erickson, Acting Chief
Office of RAD Protection, WA DOH
Thurston Airdus. Center-P.O.Box 47827
Olympia, WA 98504-7827
Charles Hackney
State Liaison Officer
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, RIV
611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400
Arlington, TX 76011-8064
Susan May, Section Manager
Nuclear Safety Sec./WA DOH-RAD Protec.
P.O. Box 47827 - Building 5
98504-7827
Olympia, Washington
Jerry Leitch, Regional RAD Rep.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Sixth Avenue, OAQ-107
98101
Seattle, WA
Deanna Henry, Coordinator
Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
Oregon Energy, Nuclear Safety Division
625 Marion St. N.E.
Salem, OR 97301-3742
Myra T. Lee, Director
OR EM, Dept. of State Police
595 Cottage Street N.E.
Salem, OR 97310
Nick L. Goevelinger, Health Physicist
Oregon Health Division
RAD Control Section
Suite 260
800 N.E. Oregon St. #21,
97232
Portland, OR
Timothy Messersmith, Manager
Emergency Preparedness
Energy Northwest - Mail Drop PE-30
P.O. Box 968
99352-0968
Richland, WA
William A. Maier
SR. Emergency Preparedness Inspector
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, RIV
611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400
76011-8064
Arlington, TX
Judy Tokarz-Hames, EM Coord.
U.S. Dept. of Energy-RL A5-55
P.O. Box 550
Richland, WA 99352
Lorlee J. Mizell, Director
Benton County Emergency Services
651 Truman Ave.
99352
Richland, WA
Ken Miles, Reg RAD Health Rep.
HHS/PHS/FDA - Suite 1180N
Oakland Federal Building
Oakland, CA 94612-5217
Maillian Uphaus, Supervisor
Program Section, WA EM/Military Dept.
Bldg. 20
MS: TA-20,
Camp Murray, WA 98430-5122
John A. Hall, Reg. RAD Rep.
Consumer Safety Officer - FDA
P.O. Box 3012
Bothell, WA 98041-3012
Connie Kruger, Director of Reg.
Walla Walla County
310 West Popular, Suite #001
99362
Walla Walla, WA
Brian Calvert, REP Planner
Benton County Emergency Services
651 Truman Avenue
Richland, WA 99352
Planning
Fred Klauss, Program Leader
Emergency Support, Safety & Health
Energy Northwest
Mail Drop PE-30
P.O. Box 968
Richland, WA 99352-0968
Tom Rogers, REP Planner
Franklin County Emergency Management
502 Boeing Street
Pasco, WA 99301
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COURTESY COPY MAILING LIST
2000 COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION/WNP-2 FINAL EXERCISE REPORT
John R. Scheer, Director
Franklin County Emergency Management
502 Boeing Street
Pasco, WA 99301
Dolph Diemont
Reg. Emergency Transp. Rep.
1 3 th Coast Guard District
915 Second Avenue, Room 3408
Seattle, WA 98174-1067
Ron Wilson, Exercise Coordinator
WA EM, Military Department
Bldg. 20
MS: TA-20,
Camp Murray, WA 98430-5122
Johanna Berkey, REP Program Manager
WA DOH/Div. of Rad. Protection
P.O. Box 264
Richland, WA 99352
Mary Alice Peterson, Program Manager
WA EM, Military Dept.
1315 West 4 th Avenue
99335-6018
Kennewick, WA
Dean Satchwell, Acting Director
Adams County Emergency Management
2069 West Highway 26
99344
Othello, WA
Don Marlatt, Coordinator
Walla Walla County Emergency Management
27 North 2 nd Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Rick Garza, Deputy Director
Benton County Emergency Services
651 Truman Ave.
Richland, WA 99352
James Wood, Emergency Mgmt. Coord.
Washington Dept. of Agriculture
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Mike Mills, Compliance Manager
Site Eval. Council
Energy Facilities
P.O. Box 43172
Olympia, WA 98504-3172
Tom Andrews, Emerg. Resp. Coord.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, RIV
611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400
Arlington, TX 76011-8064
Mary Lou Blazek, Administor
Nuclear Safety Division
Oregon Office of Energy
625 Marion St. NE, Suite 1
Salem, OR 97301-3742
Steven St.John, Safety Program Mngr.
WA Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 42560
98504-2560
Olympia, WA
Exercise Team Leaders
(Baldwin/Bold/Duncan/Gasper
Gibeault/Keller/Lerner/
Newsom/Salmonson/Teotia)
FEMA PT-CR
Russell Salter,
Vanessa Quinn,
FEMA PT-CR-RP
Deborah Mauldin,
FEMA PT-CR-RP
Enclosure for 11/16/2000 letter to Ellis W. Merschoff, NRC
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Final Exercise Report
Columbia Generating Station,/
Washington Nuclear Plant No. 2 (WNP-2)
Licensee:
Energy Northwest
Exercise Date:
September 12 & 13, 2000
Report Date:
November 15, 2000
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
REGION X
130 2 2 8 th Street, SW
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.
EX ECU TIV E SU M M AR Y ................................................................................................
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II.
IN TRO DU CTION ......................................................................................................
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III.
EX ERCISE OV ERV IEW ...............................................................................................
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A.
B.
C.
D.
IV.
Plume Emergency Planning Zone Description ..................................................
Ingestion Emergency Planning Zone Description ..............................................
Exercise Participants ..........................................................................................
E xercise Timeline ...............................................................................................
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EXERCISE EVALUATION AND RESULTS ............................................................
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A.
Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation .......................................................
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B.
Status of Jurisdictions Evaluated .................................
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1.
WASHINGTON STATE ......................................................................
State Emergency Operations Center ..........................................
Emergency Operations Facility ..................................................
Joint Information Center ..........................................................
Radiological Field Monitoring Teams ......................................
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RISK JURISDICTIONS (WASHINGTON STATE) ..........................
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.
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2.1
BENTON COUNTY ..................................................................
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.2
Emergency Operations Center ......................................
Kennewick General Hospital ........................................
Kennewick Fire Department ........................................
FRANKLIN COUNTY .............................................................
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
Emergency Operations Center ......................................
Big River Country School .............................................
Emergency Worker Assistance Center ..............................
Lourdes Health Center .................................................
Pasco Fire Department ..................................................
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3.
SUPPORT JURISDICTIONS (WASHINGTON STATE) ................. 35
3.1
3.2
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3.1.1 Emergency Operations Center .......................................
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WALLA WALLA COUNTY ...................................................
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3.2.1 Emergency Operations Center .......................................
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O REG ON STA TE ................................................................................
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Emergency Coordination Center ...............................................
Radiological Field Monitoring Team ........................................
Radiological Laboratory ..........................................................
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SUPPORT JURISDICTIONS (OREGON STATE) ............................
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4.1
4.2
4.3
5.
ADAM S COUNTY ...................................................................
5.1
UMATILLA COUNTY ...............................................................
5.1.1
Emergency Operations Center ........................................
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Appendices
APPENDIX 1 - ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .....................................................
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APPENDIX 2 - EXERCISE EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS .................................
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APPENDIX 3 - EXERCISE OBJECTIVES AND EXTENT-OF-PLAY AGREEMENT .....
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APPENDIX 4 - EXERCISE SCENARIO .................................................................................
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APPENDIX 5 - SUMMARY OF EXERCISE ISSUES .........................................................
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Tables
Table 1 - Exercise Tim eline .......................................................................................................
Table 2 - Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation ......................................................................
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I.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 12 and 13, 2000, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Region X, conducted an exercise in both the plume and ingestion exposure pathway
emergency planning zones (EPZ) around Washington Nuclear Plant No. 2 (WNP-2), now,
and hereafter in this report, referred to as the Columbia Generating Station. The purpose
of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a
radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and
guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans
(RERP) and procedures.
The most recent biennial exercise at this site was conducted on September 16, 1998. The
qualifying emergency preparedness exercise was conducted on June 1, 1983.
FEMA wishes to acknowledge the efforts of the many individuals who participated in this
exercise. In Washington (WA) State the risk counties of Benton and Franklin participated
along with the ingestion counties of Adams and Walla Walla and various organizations of
the State and County governments. Various agencies of the State of Oregon (OR) also
participated in this exercise and Umatilla County, OR participated out of sequence.
Protecting the public's health and safety is the full-time job of some of the exercise
participants and an additional assigned responsibility for others. Still others have willingly
sought this responsibility by volunteering to provide vital emergency services to their
communities. Cooperation and teamwork of all the participants was evident during this
exercise.
This report contains the final evaluation of the biennial exercise and the evaluation of the
following out-of-sequence activities: Medical Services Drill for Kennewick General
Hospital and Kennewick Fire Department, June 13, 2000; Medical Services Drill for
Lourdes Medical Center and Pasco Fire Department, June 14, 2000; Unannounced/Off
hours Drill and Continuous 24-Hour Staffing and Back-up Power Demonstrations for
Franklin County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), June 14, 2000; Access Control on
the Columbia River, June 15, 2000; Emergency Worker Assistance Center (EWAC) Drill
at Connell High School, June 17, 2000; Umatilla County Ingestion Drill, July 26, 2000;
and Oregon State Radiological Laboratory Drill, July 27, 2000.
Except where noted in this report, the State and local organizations demonstrated
knowledge of, and adequately implemented, their emergency response plans and
procedures. There were no Deficiencies identified as a result of the exercise or the related
Eleven Area Requiring Corrective Actions (ARCA) were
out-of-sequence drills.
identified. Four ARCAs identified in previous drills and exercises were successfully
demonstrated and closed.
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INTRODUCTION
On December 7, 1979, the President directed FEMA to assume the lead responsibility for
all offsite nuclear planning and response. FEMA's activities are conducted pursuant to 44
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 350, 351, and 352. These regulations are a key
element in the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program that was established
following the Three Mile Island Nuclear Station accident in March 1979.
FEMA Rule 44 CFR 350 establishes the policies and procedures for FEMA's initial and
continued approval of State and local governments' radiological emergency planning and
preparedness for commercial nuclear power plants. This approval is contingent, in part, on
State and local government participation in joint exercises with licensees.
FEMA's responsibilities in radiological emergency planning for fixed nuclear facilities
include the following:
"* Taking the lead in offsite emergency planning and in the review and evaluation of
RERPs and procedures developed by State and local governments;
"* Determining whether such plans and procedures can be implemented on the basis of
observation and evaluation of exercises of the plans and procedures conducted by State
and local governments;
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Responding to requests by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) pursuant
to the Memorandum of Understanding between the NRC and FEMA dated June 17,
1993 (Federal Register, Vol. 58, No. 176, September 14, 1993); and
"8 Coordinating the activities of Federal Agencies with responsibilities in the radiological
emergency planning process:
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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
U.S. Department of Energy,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
U.S. Department of the Interior, and
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Representatives of these agencies serve on the FEMA Region X Regional Assistance
Committee (RAC), which is chaired by FEMA.
Initial submission of the RERPs for Columbia Generating Station to FEMA Region X by
WA and involved local jurisdictions occurred in June 1981. Oregon and involved
jurisdictions submitted their initial RERPs for Columbia Generating Station to FEMA
Region X in December 1993. All of the organizations in WA and OR have been
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responsive to suggestions for Plan improvements and have continued to improve and
update their RERPs following the guidance in 44 CFR 350. Washington State submitted
their RERP for formal review and approval under 44 CFR 350 on June 12, 2000. The
State of Oregon submitted their RERP for formal review and approval under 44 CFR 350
on March 21, 1994. Both State Plans are currently under review by the FEMA Region X
RAC. The alert and notification system for the Columbia Generating Station was
approved by FEMA on June 17, 1994.
A REP exercise was conducted on September 12 and 13, 2000, by FEMA Region X to
assess the capabilities of State and local emergency preparedness organizations in
implementing their RERPs and procedures to protect the public health and safety during a
radiological emergency involving the Columbia Generating Station. The purpose of this
exercise report is to present the exercise results and findings on the performance of the
offsite response organizations (ORO) during a simulated radiological emergency.
The findings presented in this report are based on the evaluations of the Federal evaluator
team, with final determinations made by the FEMA Region X RAC Chairperson, and
approved by the Regional Director.
The criteria utilized in the FEMA evaluation process are contained in:
"* NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, Rev. 1, "Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of
Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear
Power Plants," November 1980;
"* FEMA-REP-14, "Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Manual," September
1991; and
"* FEMA-REP-15, "Radiological
Methodology," September 1991.
Emergency
Preparedness
Exercise
Evaluation
Section III of this report, entitled "Exercise Overview," presents basic information and data
relevant to the exercise. This section of the report contains a description of the plume
pathway EPZ, a listing of all participating jurisdictions and functional entities that were
evaluated, and a tabular presentation of the time of actual occurrence of key exercise
events and activities.
Section IV of this report, entitled "Exercise Evaluation and Results," presents detailed
information on the demonstration of applicable exercise objectives at each jurisdiction or
functional entity evaluated in a jurisdiction-based format. This section also contains: (1)
descriptions of all Deficiencies and ARCAs assessed during this exercise, recommended
corrective actions, and the State and local governments' schedule of corrective actions for
each identified exercise issue and (2) descriptions of unresolved ARCAs assessed during
previous exercises and the status of the OROs' efforts to resolve them.
III.
EXERCISE OVERVIEW
Contained in this section are data and basic information relevant to the September 12 and
13, 2000, exercise to test the offsite emergency response capabilities in the area
surrounding the Columbia Generating Station. This section of the exercise report includes
descriptions of the plume and ingestion exposure pathway Emergency Planning Zones
(EPZ), a listing of all participating jurisdictions and functional entities that were evaluated,
and a tabular presentation of the time of actual occurrence of key exercise events and
activities.
A.
Plume Emergency Planning Zone Description
The Columbia Generating Station is located at the Northeast corner of the U.S.
Department of Energy's (US DOE) Hanford Reservation. It is about ten miles
north of the city of Richland and three miles west of the Columbia River. The
Columbia Generating Station is a boiling water reactor with a turbine generator
rated at 1,250 megawatts (peak gross). It is operated by Energy Northwest,
formerly known as the Washington Public Power Supply System.
The topography of the ten-mile EPZ is relatively flat except for a range of hills
southwest of the site and bluffs and rolling hills to the north and to the east of the
site along the Columbia River. The land is arid and desert-like except where it is
irrigated.
The total resident population of the ten-mile EPZ is estimated at 3,044. Only about
858 of these residents live in Benton County where the Columbia Generating
Station is located. The other 2,186 residents live across the Columbia River to the
east in Franklin County. There are no residents within three miles of the site.
The transient population of the ten-mile EPZ could total 14,945 depending on the
time of the year. This estimate is comprised of: 7,926 industrial employees, mostly
in Benton County, 4,244 migrant farm workers, mostly in Franklin County, and
2,775 recreationists, mostly along the east bank of the Columbia River and at the
Off-Road Vehicle Park on the southwestern edge of the EPZ.
The land use within the Benton County portion of the ten-mile EPZ is
predominantly vacant except for scattered industrial sites, recreational sites, and
some residents on the southern edge of the EPZ. The land use within the Franklin
County portion of the EPZ is predominantly diversified agricultural production
facilitated by irrigation. There are six recreation areas within the EPZ: Horn
Rapids Park, Horn Rapids Off-Road Vehicle Park and Rattlesnake Mountain
Shooting Facility in Benton County; the Wahluke Hunting areas and Ringold
Fishing Area in Franklin County; and the Columbia River.
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B.
Ingestion Pathway Emergency Planning Zone
The fifty-mile Ingestion Pathway EPZ encompasses all or parts of eight counties in
Washington State, two counties in Oregon, and the northeast corner of the Yakima
Indian Reservation. The eight Washington Counties are Adams, Benton, Franklin,
Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Walla Walla, and Yakima. Since only small and
unpopulated portions of Kittitas and Klickitat Counties are within the fifty-mile
EPZ, these counties are not active participants in the Offsite Radiological
Emergency Preparedness Program for the Columbia Generating Station. Likewise,
the Yakima Tribal Nation is not an active participant. South of the plant site, the
fifty-mile EPZ extends approximately 15 miles into the Oregon counties of Morrow
and Umatilla.
The topography of the fifty-mile Ingestion Pathway EPZ is similar to that of the
ten-mile EPZ. The land use is predominantly diversified agricultural production
facilitated by irrigation. However, the fifty-mile EPZ also includes a number of
cities and towns, as well as major transportation routes.
The largest resident population within the fifty-mile EPZ is south and southeast of
the Columbia Generating Station in the Tri-Cities of Kennewick and Richland, in
Benton County, and Pasco, .in Franklin County. Their combined population is
approximately 116,000.
Other population centers within the fifty-mile EPZ include the cities of Moses
Lake, approximately 14,760 residents, at the north edge of the EPZ in Grant
County, Washington; Sunnyside, approximately 12,500 residents, west of the
Columbia Generating Station in Yakima County, Washington; and Hermiston,
approximately 11,500 residents, south of the power plant in Umatilla County,
Oregon.
Major transportation routes that cross through the fifty-mile EPZ include: Interstate
Highway 90, north of the power plant in Grant County; Interstate Highways 82,
west of the power plant and extending south into Oregon; Interstate Highway 84,
south of the power plant in Oregon; and State Route 395, in Adams, Benton, and
Franklin Counties. Significant amounts of wheat and other products are shipped by
barge on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, which cross through the fifty-mile EPZ.
The Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington serves as the regional airport for much
of the population within the fifty-mile EPZ. The airport is approximately 17 miles
southeast of the power plant.
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Exercise Participants
The following agencies, organizations, and units of government participated in the
Columbia Generating Station exercise on September 12 and 13, 2000, and/or one of
the out-of-sequence drills conducted earlier in 2000.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Department of Agriculture
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
Department of Health, Division of Radiation Protection
Department of Transportation
Military Department, Emergency Management Division
National Guard
State Patrol
Energy Northwest
RISK JURISDICTIONS (WASHINGTON STATE)
BENTON COUNTY
County Commissioners
County Emergency Services
County Sheriffs Office
County Public Works
County Fire District #4
County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Ben Franklin Transit
Benton/Franklin Health Department
Kennewick Police Department
Richland Police Department
West Richland Police Department
City of Richland City Managers Office
FRANKLIN COUNTY
County Commissioners
County Emergency Management
County Attorney
County Health Department
County Public Works
Coyote Ridge Correction Center
Pasco Fire Department
Pasco/Franklin County Dispatch
Pasco Police Department
Sheriffs Department
County computer, administrative and clerical personnel
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SUPPORT JURISDICTIONS (WASHINGTON STATE)
ADAMS COUNTY
County Commissioners
County Health District
County Department of Emergency Management
County Sheriffs Office
County Public Works
County Fire District Fire Services
WSU/County Agricultural Extension Agent
County Prosecutor
City of Othello
GRANT COUNTY (Not evaluated.)
WALLA WALLA COUNTY
County Commissioners
County Emergency Management
County Planning Department
County Communications
County Sheriff Department
County Department of Public Works
County Public Information Officer
County Health Department
WSU Agricultural Extension Agent
YAKIMA COUNTY (Not evaluated.)
STATE OF OREGON
Emergency Management
Health Division
Office of Energy
State Police
Department of Agriculture
Department of Transportation
Military Department
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SUPPORT JURISDICTIONS (OREGON STATE)
MORROW COUNTY (Not evaluated.)
UMITILLA COUNTY
Emergency Management
Sheriff s Department
Agricultu're Extension Agent
PRIVATE/VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS (All Locations)
American Red Cross
ARES/RACES
Benton and Franklin Amateur Radio Association
Big River County School (Franklin County)
Junior ROTC (Walla Walla County)
Lourdes Health Center
Kennewick General Hospital
Organization of Radiation Protection Technicians
Richland Police Explorer Post
FEDERAL AGENCIES
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
U.S. Department of Agricultural
U.S. Department of Energy
D.
Exercise Timeline
Table 1, on the following page, presents the time at which key events and activities
occurred during the Columbia Generating Station exercise on September 12 & 13,
2000. Also included are the times that notifications were made to the participating
jurisdictions/functional entities.
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Table 1. Exercise Timeline
DATE I
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Unusual Event
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Alert
0733
0744
0740
0747
0801
Site Area Emergency
0909
0915
0915
0915
0946
General Emergency
1019
1030
1030
1029
Sim. Release Started
1U23
1030
1030
1029
Release Terminated
1347
1416
1405
T
1415
r
1046
t
1
0950
0950
1107
1107
0835
0822
0940
Declaration of State of Emergency
1130Q0
0931D
0941D
Exercise Terminated
1830
1645
N/A
0952
1-
0753
0915
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0909
1-
0915
0909
-t
1A•A.
L ........
N/A
N/A
0753
1•9•
1020
1107
149R
0930
1s' Protective Action Decision:
I
N/A
N/A
0759
1046
Facility Declared Operational
Early Precautionary Actions: N/A
..........----
"-
N/A
1029
I
Protective Action Decision:
Evacuate Sec. 1 & 2, Shelter 310804
2 nd
1048
2 n Siren Activation
2
nd
EAS or EBS Message
KI Decision: Administer -
1023
10239 I
1029
VC
351I
1029
1414
1032D
1415D
N/A
1212
1523
1540
1529
1600
1525
1745
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
09240
0924D
0934
0940
0928A
093 1A
0928
0931
10340
10340
1048
0940
04
1045
1040A
1040
10
1045
1107
4
5A
1045
1131
3 rd
Emergency Workers
Protective Action Decision:
1210D
1210
1210
N/A
1226
th
Initial Return
Protective Action Decision:
1530D
1530
1530
N/A
1547
16500
1650
1650
N/A
D - Decision Making Jurisdiction
Note: Times shown in bold occurred on Day 2 of the Exercise.
0814
1045
1112
S - Support Jurisdiction
0916
I AIM
0759
1105
LEGEND:
0916
1
0955
1105
Relocation & Revised Return
5 th Protective Action Decision: Food
Control Measures
NA
N1A
0742
1010
11000
4
1
4•4
Evacuate Schools & Rec. Areas0940
1st Siren Activation
1" EAS or EBS Message
I
A - Activating Jurisdiction
1231
14300
N/A - Not Applicable
1105
1105
1210
1210
1530
1530
1650
1710
Blank - Not Reported
IV.
EXERCISE EVALUATION AND RESULTS
Contained in this section are the results and findings of the evaluation of all jurisdictions
and functional entities that participated in the September 12 and 13, 2000, exercise and
related out-of-sequence drills. The purppse of the exercise and drills was to test the offsite
emergency response capabilities of State and local governments in the ten-mile and fifty
mile EPZs surrounding the Columbia Generating Station.
Each jurisdiction and functional entity was evaluated on the basis of its demonstration of
criteria delineated in exercise objectives contained in FEMA-REP-14, REP Exercise
Manual, September 1991. Detailed information on the exercise objectives and the extent
of-play agreement used in this exercise are found in Appendix 3 of this report.
A.
Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation -Table 2
The matrix presented in Table 2, on the following pages, presents the status of all
exercise objectives from FEMA-REP-14, which were scheduled for demonstration
during this exercise by all participating jurisdictions and functional entities.
Exercise objectives are listed by number and the demonstration status of those
objectives are indicated by the use of the following letters:
M
-
Met (No Deficiency or ARCAs assessed and no unresolved
ARCAs from prior exercises)
D
-
Deficiency assessed
A
-
ARCA(s) assessed or unresolved ARCA(s) from prior exercise(s)
N
-
Not Demonstrated (Reason explained in Subsection B)
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Table 2.
Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation (page 1 of 2)
DATE AND SITE: September 12 & 13, 2000, Columbia Generatin Station WNP-2
JURISDICTIONI/UNCTIONAL ENTI•tY
1 2•3•
5
6
1
o
12
WASHINGTON STATE
Emergency Operations Center'
Emergency Operations Facility,
Joint Information Center'
---Radiological Field Monitoring Teams
RISK JURISDICTIONS (WASHINGTON STATE)BENTON COUNTY
Emergency Operations Center & Field Locations
,Kennewick General Hospital
Kennewick Fire Department
FRANKLIN COUNTY
13
1,
17
18.19.20.21
22
23.24.25
T,,T
M
M
M
M
M
M M M M A
M M
M
M
MMM
------
M
A
M
26
27
A
A
A
A
28
2.
1ý
M
M
M
M
M
A
M
MM
M
M
M
M
----------------------------------
M M M M V_
M M M M M
M
M M M M
M
M
Emergency Operations Center & Field LocationsMMM
Big River Country School
4
M M M
M
M
M -----------------MMMMMM
M M M M M M
M
M M M
M M
M
M
Emergency Worker Assistance CenterMA
M
Lourdes Health Center
Pasco Fire Department
SUPPORT JURISDICTIONS (WASHINGTON
STATE)
ADAMS COUNTY
Emergency Operations Center
M
M
M M M M
MMM
M M MtM
MM M
M
:---
WALLA WALLA COUNTY
Emergency Operations Center
LEGEND: M
=
Met (No Deficiency or ARCAs assessed
and no unresolved prior ARCAs)
D
=
Deficiency(ies) assessed
1
A = ARCA(s} assessed and/or unresolved prior ARCAs
N = Not Demonstrated
Blank = Not scheduled for demonstration
Evaluation included all organizations participating at this location.
M
-
Table 2.
Summary Results of Exercise Evaluation (page 2 of 2)
DATE AND SITE: September 12 & 13, 2000, Columbia Generating Station / WNP-2
JURISDICTION/FUNCTIONAL ENTITY
OREGON STATE
2
Emergency Coordination Center
1
2 34
M
M
Radiological Field Monitoring Teams
Radiological Laboratory
6
7
8 9 10 11 12 13
M
M
MM
M
D =
DeficiencV(ies) assessed
F 18
1ý -
19
20
21 22 23 24 28 28 27 28 29
A
M
M
M
SUPPORT JURISDICTIONS (OREGON STATE)
UMATILLA COUNTY
Emergency Operations Center
LEGEND: M = Met (No Deficiency or ARCAs assessed
and no unresolved prior ARCAs)
M
4
M
I
A
ARCA(s) assessed and/or unresolved prior ARCAs
N=
Not Demonstrated
Blank
= Not scheduled for demonstration
K)
2
Evaluation of Oregon State participants at the EOF and JIC are encompassed in the reports for those facilities, under Washington State.
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32 33
B.
Status of Jurisdictions Evaluated
This subsection provides information on the evaluation of each participating
jurisdiction and functional entity in a jurisdiction based format. Presented below is
a definition of the terms used in this subsection relative to objective demonstration
status.
"Met - Listing of the demonstrated exercise objectives under which no
Deficiencies or ARCAs were assessed during this exercise and under which no
ARCAs assessed during prior exercises remain unresolved.
"
Deficiency - Listing of the demonstrated exercise objectives under which one
or more Deficiencies was assessed during this exercise. (No Deficiencies were
assessed in the Columbia Generating Station Biennial Exercise on September
12 and 13, 2000.)
"
Area Requiring Corrective Actions - Listing of the demonstrated exercise
objectives under which one or more ARCAs were assessed during the current
exercise or ARCAs assessed during prior exercises that remain unresolved.
Included is a description of the ARCAs assessed during this exercise and the
recommended corrective action to be demonstrated before or during the next
biennial exercise.
"* Not Demonstrated - Listing of the exercise objectives that were not
demonstrated as scheduled during this exercise and the reason they were not
demonstrated.
"* Prior ARCAs - Resolved - Descriptions of ARCAs assessed during previous
exercises that were resolved in this exercise and the corrective actions
demonstrated.
" Prior ARCAs - Unresolved - Descriptions of ARCAs assessed during prior
exercises, which were not resolved in this exercise. Included is the reason the
ARCA remains unresolved and recommended corrective actions to be
demonstrated before or during the next biennial exercise.
The following are definitions of the two types of exercise issues.
A Deficiency is defined in FEMA-REP-14 as "...an observed or identified
inadequacy of organizational performance in an exercise that could cause a
finding that offsite emergency preparedness is not adequate to provide
reasonable assurance that appropriate protective measures can be taken in the
event of a radiological emergency to protect the health and safety of the public
living in the vicinity of a nuclear power plant."
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* An ARCA is defined in FEMA-REP-14 as "...an observed or identified
inadequacy of organizational performance in an exercise that is not considered,
by itself, to adversely impact public health and safety."
FEMA has developed a standardized system for numbering exercise issues
(Deficiencies and ARCAs). This system is used to achieve consistency in
numbering exercise issues among FEMA Regions and site-specific exercise reports
within each Region. It is also used to expedite tracking of exercise issues on a
nationwide basis.
The identifying number for Deficiencies and ARCAs includes the following
elements with each element separated by a hyphen (-).
"o Plant Site Identifier - A two-digit number corresponding to the Utility
Billable Plant Site Codes.
"
Exercise Year - The last two digits of the year the exercise was conducted.
"
Objective Number - A two-digit number corresponding to the objective
numbers in FEMA-REP- 14.
"
Issue Classification Identifier
(D = Deficiency, A = ARCA).
Deficiencies and ARCAs are included in FEMA exercise reports.
"
Exercise Issue Identification Number - A separate two-digit indexing number
assigned to each issue identified in the exercise.
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Only
1.
WASHINGTON STATE
1.1
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - This facility is located in Building 20 at
Camp Murray, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 1,2,3,4,9,11,13,26,28,29, 32 and 33.
Exercise activities for the Washington State EOC began at 0744 when the ALERT
notification was received from Energy Northwest.
Staff notifications were
accomplished quickly and the EOC was operational at 0759. All required positions
staffed by other state agencies were filled by 0930. The State EOC has state-of-the
art capabilities to support emergency operations. The computerized status boards
were promptly updated by staff throughout the exercise. With the exception of the
CRASH telephone system that went down for approximately one hour, all
communications systems worked well. No messages were missed during the
CRASH system failure.
The Radiological Disaster Manager and EOC Supervisor effectively directed
activities within the EOC and facilitated implementation of PADs made at the
County EOCs. The EOC Supervisor conducted frequent "round robin" briefings.
DOH/DRP and WSDA decision-makers at the EOC coordinated with their technical
counterparts at the MUDAC in making PADs during the ingestion phase.
Protective actions implemented for the ingestion exposure pathway by WSDA staff
included coordination of agriculture advisories and establishment of food control
points. The EOC staff also demonstrated the ability to coordinate and implement
relocation, reentry, and return decisions.
P1O staff developed general press releases at the State EOC and responded to calls
from the general public and media. The PIO Manager briefed the Media Call
Takers regarding the types of official state information that could be provided and
the types of calls that should be referred to the Media or General Public toll free
telephone numbers at the JIC. However, EAS messages and news releases of other
organizations were not always reviewed to ensure accuracy and consistency.
An Off-hours and Unannounced Drill was successfully demonstrated at the WA
State EOC on Monday evening, September 11, 2000. The drill was initiated at
1803 hours. Per the extent of play agreement, one EOC staff was notified and
reported to the EOC and seven key EOC staff were paged and their ETA's
recorded. The drill was completed at 1852.
Except as noted below, all activities described in the demonstration criteria for
Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 were carried out in
accordance with the Washington State Integrated Fixed Facility Radiological and
Chemical Protection Plan, EOC Procedures, and applicable plans and procedures of
support agencies, unless deviations were provided for in the extent of play
agreement.
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b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: Objectives 12 and 27.
Issue No.: 69-00-12-A-04
Description of Issue: The WA EOC PIO did not follow the checklist action items
and operating procedures concerning monitoring media reports for accuracy and
did not ensure PIO staff had copies of news releases issued by other jurisdictions,
including the critical EAS messages issued by the counties. Without this
information, the PIO cannot ensure news releases from other jurisdictions are
consistent with their own news releases or ensure that PIO staff have complete up
to-date infornmation on which to base their news releases and to answer inquiries
from the public and media. (NUREG-0654, N. 1.a)
Recommended Corrective Action: The WA EOC PIO staff should be trained to
follow the Assistant Public Information Manager checklist action items and "Media
Monitor" procedures to ensure news releases are accurate and consistent, that news
media reports are accurate, and that they have complete and up-to-date information.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: Additional PIO training pertaining to following
checklist instructions and acquiring current press releases from other agencies and
jurisdictions will be provided during Energy Northwest Team Drills in 2001.
FEMA is requested to observe demonstration of the corrective actions at the WA
EOC during the annual non-evaluated exercise for Columbia Generating Station,
scheduled for September 2001.
Issue No.: 69-00-27-A-05
Description of Issue: Protective actions for rail and truck traffic were incomplete.
In Franklin County, railroad and truck traffic carrying food was restricted on Day 2
of the exercise. Rail traffic through the relocation area was restricted to 5 miles per
hour and open food-carrying cars were prohibited. Trucks were restricted to 10
miles per hour and Food Control Points established to prevent food products from
leaving the Food Control Area. However, no protective actions were taken specific
to food-carrying railroad cars or trucks that may have passed through the plume
during the 25 hours prior to implementation of the restrictions. Although this issue
was identified at the Franklin County EOC, it is listed under the Washington State
EOC since the State has the lead for implementing protective actions during the
Ingestion Phase. (NUREG-0654, J.9)
Recommended Corrective Action: State and County Plans should be revised to
address general procedures for tracing potential shipment of food that may pass
through the plume prior to an embargo or other shipping restrictions. Since most
major transportation corridors are outside of the 10-mile Plume EPZ for the
Columbia Generating Station, specific protective action planning for each major
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shipping route (e.g., US Highway 395) may not be warranted. However, a general
approach to protective actions for this type of situation should be added to the State
Plans and procedures. The procedures should list resources for assistance,
including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for tracking rail shipments that
may have crossed into another State.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: Because this issue involves several jurisdictions
and agencies, WA EMD will orchestrate a coordinated response to ensure all areas
are adequately addressed. Plans will be revised, as needed. Completion will be not
later than September 2001.
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED:
Issue No.: 69-98-04-A-01
Description: Failure of CRASH telephone (during the 1998 Exercise). At
approximately 1000 hours, when notification of the Site Area Emergency (SAE)
emergency classification level (ECL) was received, the CRASH line malfunctioned
and was inoperative at the WA EOC until approximately 1330.
The
Telecommunications Supervisor was able to implement a conference bridge within
an hour. This bridge provided the conferencing capabilities of the CRASH line.
However, it was a fragile fix. The Operations Coordinator and Executive Room
were patched into the bridge, but the connection with the Executive Room was lost.
Therefore, the Executive Room did not have the CRASH line or alternate
conference line capabilities for most of the exercise. (NUREG-0654, F. 1, 2)
Corrective Action Demonstrated: Development and training of EOC staff on the
"Quorum Bridge" procedure, for use in the event of a CRASH telephone system
failure, clearly demonstrated the corrective actions for this issue. The ARCA is
now closed.
f.
1.2
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) / Meteorology and Unified Dose
Assessment Center (MUDAC) - These functions are located in the basement of
Energy Northwest's Support Facility near the Columbia Generating Station.
a.
MET: Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 14, 28 and 30.
The EOF/MUDAC facilities are adequate to support the State and local functions
and staff mobilization was timely. Direction and Control were effectively
demonstrated. The addition of an Assistant REM by Energy Northwest was a
significant enhancement to the overall plume phase Direction and Control, which
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provided assurance that all appropriate personnel were involved in developing
protective action recommendations (PARs). Communications were effective,
however, there were still some problems with the CRASH phone system. All
offsite notifications, however, were completed on time.
All State and local EOF and MUDAC personnel had the appropriate dosimetry, but
again, not all the responders completed their exposure record forms and/or were not
familiar with their turn-back value and mission exposure limit. All EOF responders
had KI in their dosimetry kits, as well as additional KI in storage at the EOF.
Plume phase dose assessment was very effectively carried out with timely updates
in response to changing plant conditions and new field monitoring data. The KI
recommendation was in accordance with, the criteria in the Plan and procedures.
The MUDAC personnel demonstrated their procedures for developing relocation
and ingestion PARs, however, there were significant procedure issues noted and the
food control area was not developed in accordance with the plan or requests from
the Oregon ECC. The implementing procedures for the late intermediate phase
activities, related to projecting the size of the food control area and for fully
assessing the restricted area with respect to the relocation PAGs, need to be re
evaluated.
Continuous 24-hour staffing was demonstrated in accordance with the pre-exercise
extent-of-play agreement. The first shift State Health Liaison gave an excellent
briefing to the incoming second shift, and the second shift State Health Liaison
thoroughly demonstrated both decision-making and direction and control functions.
Except as listed below, all activities described in the demonstration criteria for
Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 14, 26, 28 and 30 were carried out in accordance with the
applicable organizations' emergency response plan and procedures unless
deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: Objective 26
Issue No.: 69-00-26-A-06
Description: The recommended Food Control Area (FCA) was inconsistent with
current Federal guidance. Per MUDAC procedures, Dose Assessment staff
calculated a 2 microR/hr isopleth to define the initial FCA PAR that was
transmitted to the State and County EOCs. Current (1998) Federal guidance
requires the area to be calculated based on the most limiting radioisotopes. The
release data in the scenario for this exercise indicates that the FCA PAR should
have been based on an isopleth of approximately 0.1 micro/hr, which would be a
larger area. The smaller area recommended in the FCA PAR could have resulted in
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the release of food for human consumption that contained 1-131 up to 20 times the
FDA guidance. (NUREG-0654, 1.8,- J.10, J. 11, N.L.a)
Recommendation: The MUDAC dose assessment procedures need to be revised
to implement the current Federal guidance and to be consistent with the WA
DOH/DRP Plan, which states appropriately on Page 10-4 that "Dose assessment
staff take the relocation isopleth and the measured dose isopleth and use them to
calculate a food control isopleth. The value used for this isopleth is established
based on the most limiting radioisotopes and the most limiting ingestion
pathway...." WA DOH/DRP should form a working group immediately to revise
the MUDAC dose assessment procedures. Other organizations represented on the
working group should include appropriate staff of the Oregon Health Division and
Energy Northwest. FEMA Region X has agreed to provide technical assistance
through INEEL or ANL. The revised procedures should be demonstrated for
FEMA evaluation by December 31, 2000, if possible.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: WA DOH has convened a working committee
comprised of staff from DOH, Benton and Franklin Counties, Energy Northwest,
Oregon Office of Energy, Oregon Health, and a FEMA or FEMA technical
assistance contract representative to review the Food Control Area isopleth
calculation methodology. The resolution of this ARCA will be demonstrated by
March of 2001.
Issue No.: 69-00-26-A-07
Description: The basis for the FCA PAR was not identified. The Dose Assessor
at the Oregon ECC requested from MUDAC a FCA map based on a 0.2 microR/hr
isopleth. Apparently, it was a Controller's decision that the MUDAC staff should
calculate a 2 microR/hr isopleth only, due to time constraints. However, the
MUDAC staff failed to notify the Oregon ECC of this decision. Therefore, when
the Oregon ECC received a facimile containing a map of the recommended FCA
delineated by an isopleth that was not labeled, they assumed it was calculated on
the 0.2 microR/hr value they had requested. In fact, it was a 2 microR/hr isopleth.
As noted above under ARCA 69-00-26-A-06, the smaller area recommended in the
FCA PAR could have resulted in the release of food for human consumption that
contained 1-131 up to 20 times the FDA guidance. (NUREG-0654, 1.8, J.10, J.11)
Recommendation: MUDAC procedures should be clarified and staff trained to
ensure that all MUDAC products transmitted to decision makers are appropriately
labeled in order to avoid any misunderstanding as to what the data products are and
what they represent.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: WA DOH disagrees with FEMA's classification
of this issue as an ARCA. However, WA has committed to placing the issue on
the agenda for the Food Control Committee for resolution. After reviewing the
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information provided by WA DOH and WA EMD, it has been determined that the
classification of the issue is correct. Corrective actions must be demonstrated in, or
prior to, the next Columbia Generating Station/WNP-2 Biennial Exercise.
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: Objective 5
Issue No.: 69-98-05-A-02
Description: Some State and local government representatives at the EOF did not
follow dosimetry procedures. During the (1998) exercise, ten emergency workers
picked up dosimetry kits at the Richland Fire Station prior to arriving at the EOF.
Two signed out the wrong kits and several failed to complete Implementing
Procedure (IP) X-2.3 and IP X-2.1. One worker's dosimeter read 5.0 R when
checked out and turned in. The worker neither documented the readings nor
followed the instruction to zero the dosimeter or exchange it if it read greater than
5.0 when checked out. (NUREG-0654, K.3.a, N. .a)
Reason ARCA Unresolved: Improvement was noted in this area since the 1998
exercise. All of the state and local government staff en route to the EOF picked-up
the correct kit and no DRDs with an initial reading greater than 5R were used.
However, two individuals did not complete the "Emergency Worker Exposure
Form" as required by Implementing Procedure IPX-2 and several were not familiar
with the turn-back or mission exposure limit. Therefore, the ARCA remains open.
Recommendation: Since no oversight is provided when these emergency workers
obtain their dosimetry kits, greater emphasis should be placed on training them to
following the instructions included with the kits.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: WA DOH will provide additional training to
their response staff on the proper use of Emergency Worker Kits. Benton County
has agreed to take the lead in developing training materials for distribution to
personnel of other agencies that use the Emergency Worker Kits maintained by
Benton County. Corrective actions should be demonstrated in, or prior to, the next
Columbia Generating Station/WNP-2 Biennial Exercise.
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1.3
Joint Information Center (JIC) - This facility is located at 3000 George
Washington Way, Richland, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 1, 2, 4 and 30.
The JIC was staffed by representatives of Energy Northwest, WA Emergency
Management, WA Department of Health, WA Department of Agriculture, OR
Office of Energy, Benton County, Franklin County, American Nuclear Insurers,
U.S. DOE, and FEMA. The JIC facility provides an excellent location for issuing
information to the media. Minor problems were experienced with the Crash Phone,
but staff worked around the problems effectively. Staff provided information to the
news media through a series of accurate and timely briefings and news releases.
Staff worked effectively together, exchanging information and coordinating news
releases before issuing them. It was noted that information for transient persons
was not provide in the news releases and, in one instance, information was released
prematurely. JIC staff kept track of, and effectively answered, questions posed by
the media. Briefings were supported by media kits, copies of news releases, maps
and other information referenced by spokespersons.
Phone teams answered inquiries from the media and the public. Phone teams had
access to current information and resource materials. Responses were accurate and
up to date. An instance of one incorrect response was self-identified promptly and
corrected at the next media briefing. A staff member was assigned to monitor radio
and TV broadcasts. However, the function needs to be staffed earlier. Phone teams
reported rumors or misinformation to JIC spokespersons, who addressed them in
media briefings.
Except as listed below, all activities described in the demonstration criteria for
Objectives 1, 2, 4, 11, 12, 13, and 30 were carried out in accordance with the
applicable organizations' emergency response plan and procedures unless
deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: Objectives 11, 12 and 13.
Issue No.: 69-00-11 -A-08
Description: News releases did not include information for transient persons.
During both the Plume Phase and Post-Plume Phase of the exercise, none of the
news releases issued by any of the organizations at the JIC included instructions to
transient persons concerning protective actions. The subject was also not addressed
during any of the media briefings conducted at the JIC. Since there could be a
substantial number of industrial employees, farm workers, and recreationists in the
ten-mile EPZ, depending on the time of the year and the time of day, news releases
directing the public to take protective actions must clearly address these
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individuals. This is especially important when the PAD is sheltering in place, since
some transient persons would be outdoors and not have immediate access to
suitable shelter. (NUREG-0654, E.7)
Recommendation: The OROs should review and revise their procedures and train
PIO staff to ensure that information concerning protective actions for transient
persons is included in all applicable news releases.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: WA State and Benton and Franklin Counties
have agreed to provide additional emphasis on protective actions for transient
people in future PIO training. Benton and Franklin Counties will alter their
boilerplate news releases to address transient persons and will work together to add
transient specific information to the supplemental message(s) to be broadcast after
an EAS broadcast. FEMA is requested to observe demonstration of the corrective
actions in the annual non-evaluated exercise for the Columbia Generating Station,
scheduled for September 2001.
Issue No.: 69-00-12-A-09
Description: Incorrect information in media briefing. At 1202 on Day 2 of the
exercise, a WA spokesperson announced to the media that sheltering in place for
Sections 3 and 4 had been lifted. However, the decision to lift sheltering in place
was not made until 1202 and was not to be effective until 1300. As a result, the
public would have been advised to end sheltering prior to the decision and nearly
an hour earlier than intended. (NUREG-0654, E.7)
Recommendation: Training for spokespersons and other JIC staff, as appropriate,
should emphasize the importance of announcing only decisions, not
recommendations or other actions under discussion.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: The release of information must be coordinated
and well timed. The PIO will emphasize this coordination process during Energy
Northwest Team Drills in 2001. FEMA is requested to observe demonstration of
the corrective actions in the annual non-evaluated exercise for the Columbia
Generating Station, September 2001.
Issue No.: 69-00-13-A-10
Description: The media monitoring position was not staffed in a timely manner.
The JIC Rumor Control staff assigned as the TV/Radio Monitor did not report to
the position until 0959, 1% hours after information was given to local broadcast
media at the 0810 media briefing. Obviously, any misinformation broadcast to the
public would not have been identified or corrected in a timely manner. (NUREG
0654, G.4.a, c; N.1.a)
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Recommendation: Review and revise the JIC procedures and staff training as
necessary to ensure the TV/Radio Monitor position is considered a key JIC staff
position and is staffed as soon as information is given to the broadcast media.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: The importance of this position will be
emphasized in Energy Northwest Team Drills and training activities during 2001,
culminating with the exercise in September 2001. The JIC procedures will be
modified to reflect the need to staff this position much sooner. FEMA is requested
to observe demonstration of the corrective actions in the annual non-evaluated
exercise for the Columbia Generating Station, September 2001.
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED:
Issue No.: 69-98-13-A-03
Description: Rumor control staff did not demonstrate their capability to monitor
radio and television broadcasts as called for in JIC Procedures. Furthermore, there
was no provision for an exception or alternate method of demonstration in the
extent-of-play agreement. (NUREG-0654, G.4.a, c; N. 1.a)
Corrective Action Demonstrated: Although not staffed as soon as it should have
been (see new ARCA 69-00-13-A-10), the JIC Rumor Control staff clearly
demonstrated the capability to monitor TV and Radio broadcasts. Two television
sets and a radio were available along with a staff member to monitor the
broadcasts, maintain an information log and provide briefings to the rumor control
staff as pertinent rumor control information was broadcast. The ARCA is now
closed.
f.
1.4
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
Radiological Field Monitoring Teams
a.
MET: Objectives 1, 4, 5, 6,.8, 14, 24 and 30.
Two Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Field Teams mobilized for the
first-day plume phase exercise. Two additional DOH Field Teams supported the
second day ingestion phase of the exercise. A shift change was performed on the
morning of the second day. This shift change provided continuity between both
days' activities and demonstrated that DOH can staff field teams for extended
periods.
The Franklin County EOC served as a suitable base of operations for the field
teams. Sufficient quantities of materials and serviceable equipment were stored at
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the EOC to meet the field teams' needs. Good checklists and procedures helped the
team members complete their equipment checks and other team preparations in
only one hour. Prior to deployment, each team member was issued appropriate
dosimetry. A pre-deployment briefing addressed mission objectives, emergency
worker exposure control, and reporting requirements.
Under the Field Team Coordinator's direction, both field teams detected the leading
edge of the plume. The teams reported their instrument readings back to the Field
Team Coordinator as soon as they were aware that area radiation levels were
increasing. Once in the plume, each team demonstrated the ability to take plume
phase air samples and to report the sample results to the Field Team Coordinator.
On Day 2 of the exercise, both DOH Field Teams demonstrated the capability to
collect environmental samples in accordance with their DOH procedures. All four
DOH Field Teams demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and equipment needed to
capably complete their field team assignments during both the plume and ingestion
phases of the exercise.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 14,
24, and 30 were carried out in accordance with the WA DOH/DRP emergency
response plan and procedures, unless deviations were provided for in the extent of
play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED:
Issue No.: 69-96-06-A-09
Description: The MUDAC requested to
than background were encountered. A
radiation readings on Russell Road at
information to the Field Team Coordinator
1.7,8,11)
be notified if radiation readings greater
WA Field Team encountered elevated
1218 hours, but did not report this
(FTC) until 1257. (NUREG-0654, H. 12;
Corrective Action Demonstrated: When the WA Field Teams first encountered
elevated readings (controller inject), they immediately notified the FTC at the
MUDAC. The ARCA is now closed.
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
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2.
RISK JURISDICTIONS (WASHINGTON STATE)
2.1
BENTON COUNTY
2.1.1 Emergency Operations Center - This facility is located at 651 Truman Avenue,
Richland, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 1, 2,3,4,5,9,10, 11,12, 13, 14,16,17,18,19,27,28 and 29.
The capability to quickly alert and mobilize personnel was demonstrated at the
Benton County EOC by staff of the Southeast Communications Dispatch Center
(SE-COMM) and other Benton County, Washington State, and volunteer
organizations. The EOC was fully operational less than an hour after receiving the
ALERT notification from Energy Northwest. The EOC is a newer facility with
equipment, displays, and other materials well suited to supporting emergency
response operations. The staff effectively used the numerous maps and displays
available in the EOC. Communications and other essential support systems worked
well throughout the exercise. Back-up communications capability was successfully
demonstrated by members of the Benton and Franklin Amateur Radio Association.
The EOC staff demonstrated their capability to direct and control emergency
operation in an exemplary manner. The Decision Group was capably led by the
Emergency Chairman. The Emergency Manager and the Administrative Assistance
also provided excellent guidance. The Operations Coordinator demonstrated
outstanding knowledge of the County's Plan and resources. Excellent coordination
was demonstrated with staff at the State EOC and the Franklin County EOC, which
is the other Plume EPZ County. PADs were coordinated and implemented in a
timely manner. The PIO furnished essential support to the Decision Group while
also providing coordination with the JIC and activating the EAS, in coordination
with Franklin County.
The Benton County Sheriff s Department successfully demonstrated their ability to
control traffic and access on the Columbia River with a patrol boat, during a
radiological emergency. The FEMA evaluated demonstration was conducted on
June 15, 2000, in conjunction with a USDOE radiological event exercise for the
Hanford Site.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for the Objectives listed above
were carried out in accordance with the Benton County Fixed Nuclear Facility
Emergency Response Plan and Procedures unless deviations were provided for in
the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
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d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
E
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
2.1.2 Kennewick General Hospital.- This facility is located at 900 South Auburn,
Kennewick, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 5 and 21.
The exercise objectives were successfully demonstrated in an out-of-sequence
Medical Services (MS-i) Drill on June 13, 2000. Kennewick General Hospital is
an alternate to Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA, which is the primary
facility for treating patients with radiological exposure or contamination under the
RERPs for WA and Benton and Franklin Counties.
At 0922, the Emergency Room (ER) staff received a radio call from an ambulance
crew indicating that a contaminated and injured patient would be transported to
Kennewick General Hospital. Within fifteen minutes of the call, the ER staff had
completed all required notifications of hospital staff and off-site organizations.
Washington Department of Health provided two Health Physicists (HP) to assist
The hospital staff prepared the Radiological
with contamination control.
Emergency Area (REA) using the materials and "Action Cards" stored in their
Radiological Emergency Kit. The staff assigned to work inside the REA were
dressed in protective clothing and assigned dosimeters. Preparation of the REA
and staff was completed by the time the patient arrived at 1019.
There was good information exchange between the ambulance crew and the ER
staff concerning the patient's injuries and contamination. Decontamination was
accomplished using acceptable techniques and the ER staff and HP demonstrated
good contamination control throughout the drill.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 5 and 21 were
carried out in accordance with the hospital's procedures unless deviations were
provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
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2.1.3 Kennewick Fire Department - The Kennewick Fire Department is the principal
ambulance transportation service for Kennewick General Hospital in Kennewick, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 5 and 20.
This Medical Transportation Drill was successfully completed on June 13, 2000, in
conjunction with the Medical Services Drill at Kennewick General Hospital.
Kennewick Fire Department staff demonstrated their abilities and the adequacy of
their vehicles, equipment, and procedures for transporting contaminated, injured or
exposed individuals.
The drill began with the notification to the fire station of an automobile accident
possibly involving radiological material. The responding ambulance crew issued
appropriate dosimetry to themselves and the fire fighters. The ambulance crew also
suited-up in protective clothing. The vehicle and accident victim were monitored
for radiological contamination. The victim was removed from the vehicle, properly
packaged to contain contamination, and placed in the ambulance for transport to the
hospital. The hospital was updated on the victim's medical status and locations and
levels of contamination and given an estimated time of arrival. Upon arrival at the
hospital, there was a good exchange of information between the ambulance crew
and the medical staff and Health Physicist (HP). The ambulance crew described
the appropriate monitoring, and decontamination if necessary, that would then be
accomplished for themselves, the ambulance, and their equipment, before returning
to service.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 5 and 20 were
carried out in accordance with the Kennewick Fire Department procedures unless
deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
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2.2
FRANKLIN COUNTY
2.2.1 Franklin County Emergency Operations Center - This facility is located at 502
Boeing Street, Pasco, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 27, 28,
29, 30, 32 and 33.
Franklin County has built an impressive response capability over a short period of
time and the EOC staff responded well to a challenging scenario in this exercise.
EOC staff were mobilized quickly and efficiently. Leadership was effective and
the staff was knowledgeable and familiar with their response roles. Two of the
three County Commissioners participated actively in the exercise. Facilities and
communications equipment were adequate to support operations.
The county developed two protective action decisions during the plume phase of
the exercise and participated extensively in the development of State-led protective
actions for relocation and food controls during the ingestion phase. The public was
kept informed of protective actions and emergency response measures through the
EAS and emergency news releases. Procedures to implement protective actions
were demonstrated including traffic and access control, evacuation of schools,
assistance to special needs individuals, and coordination for reception centers and
congregate care. Demonstration of these implementation actions was mainly
limited to coordination actions in the EOC; however there was some field play as
well. Public works personnel set up a traffic control point and demonstrated their
equipment and procedures for radiological exposure control. Officials at the Big
River Country School demonstrated their knowledge of protective actions through
an interview conducted on Day I of the exercise. An interview was also conducted
at the primary EAS station, KONA Radio. Field demonstrations of reception
center and congregate care functions were conducted during previous drills.
Exercise Objectives 30, 32, 33 and a portion of Objective 2 were satisfactorily
demonstrated to FEMA Evaluators in out-of-sequence drills June 14, 15 and 17,
2000. On the morning of June 14, 2000, Franklin County Emergency Management
staff successfully demonstrated back-up power capability for the Franklin County
EOC. Commercial electrical power was shut-off to the EOC building and the back
up generator provided adequate power to operate all critical systems in the EOC for
more than 15 minutes.
At approximately 1959 hours on June 14, 2000, an Unannounced and Off-Hours
Drill was successfully demonstrated by the staff at the Pasco/Franklin County
Dispatch Center and staff of Franklin County Emergency Management. Staff at the
Dispatch Center accomplished all required notifications within eight minutes of
receiving the ALERT Classification Notification Form (CNF) from the Drill
Controller. The Franklin County Emergency Management Director reported to the
County EOC from his home in about 15 minutes. The Director, with the assistance
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of another staff member, completed the remaining notifications by 2038 PM.
Based on the estimated arrival times provided by key staff when they were notified,
the EOC could have been operational by 2104, about one hour and 5 minutes
following the initial notification.
The capability to maintain staffing on a continuous, 24-hour basis was also
successfully demonstrated by staff at the Franklin County EOC. The out-of
sequence demonstration took place at approximately the mid-point of a radiological
event exercise for the USDOE Hanford Site on June 15, 2000. The FEMA
Evaluator observed complete and accurate shift change briefings for all key EOC
staff and staff of both shifts demonstrated their knowledge and ability to perform
the duties of their emergency response assignment.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for the Objectives listed above
were carried out in accordance with the Franklin County Plan and Procedures
unless deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
2.2.2 Big River Country School - This facility is located at 620 Cottonwood Drive, Pasco,
WA.
a.
MET: Objective 16.
The capability and resources necessary to implement protective actions for school
children at the Big River Country School were demonstrated through interview
with the school's two teachers on Day 1 of the exercise. This small private school
is within the ten-mile plume EPZ of the power plant. The two teachers described
exactly how they would follow Franklin County's plans and procedures in the
event of an emergency at the Columbia Generating Station. They were aware that,
if evacuation was recommended, they would transport the students (currently 11)
and themselves to Isaac Stevens Middle School in Pasco, using the three available
vehicles. A map of the designated route to the host school was available.
Although their primary means of receiving notification is by telephone from the
Franklin County EOC, the school also has a Tone Alert Radio.
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All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objective 16 were carried
out in accordance with the Franklin County Plan and procedures, unless deviations
were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
2.2.3 Emergency Worker Assistance Center (EWAC), Connell High School
This facility is located in Franklin County, at 1200 West Clark Street, Connell, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 5, 19 and 22.
The exercise objectives listed above were satisfactorily demonstrated in an out-of
sequence drill on June 17, 2000. Connell High School is one of three EWACs
designated for the Columbia Generating Station.
Franklin County and Washington Department of Health staff demonstrated the
ability to monitor and decontaminate evacuees, emergency workers, and their
vehicles and equipment. In addition, the Benton/Franklin Chapter of the American
Red Cross successfully demonstrated the ability to provide congregate care for the
evacuees.
The drill began at 0750 when the EWAC Coordinator was notified of an emergency
at the Columbia Generating Station and was instructed to mobilize staff to set-up
the EWAC facility at Connell High School. Notifications were completed quickly
and staff began arriving at the school at 0815. Equipment and supplies were
delivered to the school by inmates from the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, who
also assisted in the EWAC set-up and participated in the drill as evacuees. Staff of
the EWAC Coordinator's Office inventoried arriving equipment and supplies,
made staff assignments, issued dosimetry, and provided good overall coordination
of the EWAC operation. Telephone and radio communications were established
with the Franklin County EOC and, after some delay in locating the correct
telephone jack, a test FAX message was also transmitted.
Set-up of the vehicle monitoring area was slowed due to the incomplete and out of
scale diagrams in the procedures. However, by 0945, the set-up was completed and
by 1040 the EWAC was declared operational.
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Arriving evacuees were greeted upon arrival and provided an informational sheet in
both English and Spanish. Three vehicles were monitored for contamination. One
was determined (by controller inject) to have low levels of contamination and was
appropriately decontaminated by Fire Department personnel. An emergency
worker's vehicle was also identified as contaminated and decontamination was
simulated. The higher contamination threshold for emergency worker vehicles was
accurately described by the Health Physicist (HP). However, it was noted that it is
incorrect in the county procedure. Monitoring staff also noted they could not reach
all surfaces of some taller vehicles with their survey instrument probes.
Initial monitoring was accomplished with a portal monitor. Six evacuees were
processed through in 1 minute and 52 seconds, or 17 seconds per person. Although
evacuees with possessions increased the time by about 8-10 seconds, this is well in
excess of the rate necessary to accommodate the Sector's planning base.
Opportunities noted for improvement included locating the table for monitoring
possessions farther from the portal monitor and clarifying the possession receipt
form. In addition, the Maslin cloth to be used for decontaminating the floor could
not be located.
One male and one female evacuee alarmed the portal monitor (by controller inject)
and were escorted to the decontamination areas. Staff in both the male and female
decontamination areas demonstrated good monitoring and decontamination
techniques. Set-up and operation of both areas was adequate and in accordance
with the County procedure.
The ARC staff successfully demonstrated the adequacy of the facility, equipment,
supplies, personnel, and procedures for congregate care of the evacuees. Fourteen
individuals were registered by the ARC after they had been monitored and received
a green sticker. Shelter information was posted in both English and Spanish.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 5, 18, 19 and 22
were carried out in accordance with the Franklin County Procedures, except as
noted below, unless deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: Objective 18.
Issue No.: 69-00-18-A-01
Description of Issue: Maslin cloth was not available for contamination control, as
specified in the County procedure. The staff was aware that, if several evacuees
alarmed the portal monitor, the floor would have to be cleaned using a mop covered
with Maslin cloth (IP E-2-13, Step 9). The Maslin cloth was not in the supplies
delivered to the position. The staff reported the shortage to the WA DOH Radiation
Health Physicist and to the EWAC Coordinator. When the Maslin cloth could not
be located, the staff obtained paper toweling to substitute for the Maslin cloth, if
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necessary. However, due to the special properties of Maslin cloth, the paper towels
would not have been as efficient or effective. (NUREG-0654, J. 10.h, J. 12)
Recommended Corrective Action: The organization should assure that all
supplies specified in the plans are actually available at the EWAC.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: Franklin County staff will ensure that Maslin
Cloth is available at their next EWAC drill, which is tentatively scheduled for June
of 2002 at Isaac Stevens Middle School.
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
2.2.4 Lourdes Health Center - This facility is located at 520 North 4th Avenue, Pasco, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 5.
Exercise Objectives 5 and 21 were demonstrated in an out-of-sequence Medical
Services (MS-I) Drill on June 14, 2000. Lourdes Health Center is an alternate to
Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA, which is the primary facility for treating
patients with radiological exposures or contamination under the RERPs for
Washington State and 'Benton and Franklin Counties.
The FEMA evaluators were present to witness the drill notifications received and
completed by the Emergency Room (ER) staff and the set-up of the Radiation
Emergency Area (REA). However, the set-up began prior to receiving notification
of a contaminated accident victim and the subsequent notifications to hospital staff
and other agencies. This was not in accordance with the extent of play agreement.
In addition, two containers labeled for "disposable waste" and two containers
labeled "non-disposable waste" were not placed in the REA as specified in the
Medical Center's Procedure. Otherwise, the REA set-up was in accordance with
the procedure and provided acceptable contamination control.
The REA was staffed by a nurse and one of the two Health Physicist (HP) of the
Washington Department of Health, who responded to assist with contamination
control. A doctor and another nurse with radiological training were also available to
assist. The ER Supervisor was not present during most of the drill and apparently
did not designate a replacement, as specified in the Health Center's Procedure.
Staff assigned to the REA were issued dosimeters and were properly attired for
contamination control. The ER staff obtained appropriate information from the
ambulance crew when they arrived with the patient. The ER staff quickly assessed
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the patient's medical status and monitored the patient for contamination.
Decontamination of the patient was primarily simulated, as allowed in the extent of
play agreement. However, appropriate decontamination procedures were described
by the ER staff.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 5 and 21 were
carried out in accordance with Lourdes Health Center procedures, except as noted
below, unless deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: Objective 21.
Issue No.: 69-00-21-A-02
Description of Issue: The set-up and conduct of operations in the REA were not
supervised as described in the "Procedure For The Care of Radiation Accident
Patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Health Center, Pasco, Washington," Revision 9,
updated 99/08/16. Page 4 of the procedure states, "The Emergency Room
Supervisor or designee shall direct activities and shall ensure all actions are taken
by using this procedure and checking-off the task when completed." It was evident,
based on steps being missed or taken at an inappropriate times, that a trained
Supervisor or designee was not available during most of the drill. During the call
outs and set-up of the REA, two or three staff members were giving instructions,
some of which were contradictory. Instructions were given to set-up the ER prior to
notification from the ambulance crew that an "injured and contaminated patient"
would be brought to the Health Center. The extent of play agreement did not allow
pre-drill set-up of the REA. Notification call-outs were also premature. In
addition, failure to ensure that "Actions Cards" were followed resulted in the REA
set-up being incomplete. (NUREG-0654, L, 1, 3; N. 1.a)
Recommended Corrective Action: Train staff to follow Lourdes Helath Center
Procedures regarding supervision of the REA and the specific Action Cards. Train
staff to follow the extent of play agreements for the drills to ensure the drills are as
realistic as possible.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: Franklin County staff will work closely with the
Lourdes Health Center supervisory and management staff in order to ensure that
exercise participants understand, follow, and properly implement their procedures.
The next MS- 1 Drill at Lourdes Health Center is tentatively scheduled for May or
June, 2002.
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Issue No.: 69-00-21-A-03
Description of Issue: REA set-up was incomplete. The "Procedure For The Care
of Radiation Accident Patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Health Center, Pasco,
Washington," updated 990816, page 6, Action Card #7, states that four containers
(two marked "disposable waste" and two marked "non-disposable waste") are to be
placed in REA. The containers were not placed in the REA during the drill.
(NUREG-0654, L. 1, 3)
Recommended Corrective Action: Train staff to follow the Action Cards to
ensure complete and proper set-up of the REA in a quick and efficient manner. The
training should include the ER Supervisor, who, per page 4 of the Medical Center's
Procedures, is responsible to direct activities, or designate someone else to direct
the activities, to ensure all actions are taken.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: Franklin County staff will ensure set-up crew
understands the need to adhere to the set-up procedure described in the Action
Cards. Proper set-up of the REA will be demonstrated in the MS-1 Drill in which
Lourdes Medical Center participates. The tentative schedule is May or June, 2002.
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
2.2.5 Pasco Fire Department - The Pasco Fire Department is the principal ambulance
transportation service for Lourdes Health Center in Pasco, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 5 and 20.
This Medical Transportation Drill was successfully completed on June 14, 2000, in
conjunction with the Medical Services Drill at Lourdes Health Center. Pasco Fire
Department personnel demonstrated that their abilities, procedures, vehicles and
other equipment are adequate for transporting contaminated, injured or exposed
individuals.
The Drill began when the Pasco Fire Department was notified by Franklin County
Emergency Dispatch of an automobile accident involving injuries and radioactive
materials. The ambulance crew, consisting of a Fire Fighter Paramedic and an
Emergency Medical Technician, were issued appropriate dosimetry. At the
accident scene, the ambulance crew monitored the victim and vehicle. The location
of contamination on the victim was radioed to the Lourdes Health Center. The
victim was removed from the vehicle, properly packaged to contain the
contamination and placed in the ambulance for transport to the hospital. The
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hospital was updated on the patient's medical status and contamination and
provided with an estimated time of arrival. At the hospital, there was a good
exchange of information about the contamination of the patient.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 5 and 20 were
carried out in accordance with the Pasco Fire Department procedures unless
deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
C.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
3.
SUPPORT JURISDICTIONS (WASHINGTON STATE)
3.1
ADAMS COUNTY
3.1.1 Emergency Operations Center - This facility is located at 2069 West Highway 26,
Othello, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 1,2,3,4, 11, 12, 13 and 27.
The Adams County EOC staff was promptly and efficiently mobilized after the
Adams County Emergency Management Director received the notification of the
Alert ECL at 0801. Up-to-date call lists were used, and all key EOC staff
enthusiastically participated in the exercise activities. The EOC was furnished with
telephones, a facsimile machine, a copier and two personal computers. On display
were maps showing the 50-mile EPZ boundary and major roads. It was noted that
no backup power source is available for the EOC. Backup communication systems
included a CEMNET radio and an Amateur Radio Emergency Services radio. All
primary and backup communications systems operated properly. The Interim
Emergency Management Director (EMD) was effectively in charge of the
emergency response. However, he received strong assistance from the Grant
County EMD, who would probably not be available during an actual emergency at
the Columbia Generating Station.
Two News Releases were prepared within the framework of the exercise scenario.
A special news release was prepared by Adams County EOC staff, independent of
the exercise scenario, in order to demonstrate the correction of previous ARCA
#AD95-1. The EOC staff followed their Plan and procedures to develop an
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agricultural advisory area. The boundaries were then drawn following roads and
other landmarks. The staff prepared and coordinated a news release for the
agriculture advisory, which included a description of the area in terms of landmarks
and other boundaries familiar to the public.
Following receipt at 1046 hours of the General Emergency Classification at the
Columbia Generating Station, the EOC staff simulated arrangements to distribute
the English version of the tri-fold agricultural leaflet to citizens in Adams County's
portion of the 50-mile EPZ. The County's Plan also calls for distribution of a
Spanish version of the leaflet, as soon as it is available. During the exercise, the
wind direction was such that the County was never projected to be under the plume.
As such, no protective actions were implemented from the County EOC.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 11,
12, 13 and 27 were carried out in accordance with the Adams County EOC
procedures unless deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED:
Issue No: AD95-1 (Objective 12)
The public information messages describing the Agriculture
Description:
Advisory Area and the Food Control Area (FCA) did not describe the boundaries or
the Food Control Points (FCP) that had been set up in Adams County to prevent
potentially contaminated foodstuffs from leaving the area.
(NUREG-0654, E.7, G.4.a)
Corrective Action Demonstrated: A special news release was prepared by
Adams County EOC staff, independent of the exercise scenario, in order to
demonstrate the correction for previous ARCA #AD95-1. The EOC staff followed
their Plan and procedures to develop an agricultural advisory area. The boundaries
were then drawn following roads and other landmarks. The staff prepared and
coordinated a news release for the agriculture advisory, which included a
description of the area in terms of landmarks and other boundaries familiar to the
public. These actions successfully demonstrated the corrective actions for ARCA
#AD95-1. The ARCA is now closed.
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
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3.2
WALLA WALLA COUNTY
3.2.1 Emergency Operations Center - This facility is located at 27 North 2 nd Avenue,
Walla Walla, WA.
a.
MET: Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 and 27.
The Walla Walla County EOC was activated by the County Emergency
Management Coordinator following receipt of the Site Area Emergency ECL at
0950. The EOC was operational at 1010. A full complement of EOC staff
participated in the exercise; several agency/department representatives were
responding for the first time. The new Emergency Management Coordinator, in
conjunction with the County Commissioners, provided effective direction and
control to the EOC staff. There were excellent discussions and interactions among
staff members throughout the exercise. A County Declaration of Emergency and
an Agriculture Advisory were issued on Day 1 of the Exercise. The County EOC
staff provided ingestion related information to the population in the affected areas
of the County through the use of new releases.
The recommended Food Control Area (FCA) extended beyond what the County
had used to develop their initial plans for the FCA boundary and food control
points. The EOC staff was quick to recognize the need to expand the control area
and promptly identified what additional equipment, resources and manpower were
needed for the additional food control points. Three of the food control points
required coordination and joint response with neighboring jurisdictions (Oregon
State, Columbia County and Franklin County).
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 11,
12, 13 and 27 were carried out in accordance with the Walla Walla County Plan
and procedures unless deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
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4.
OREGON STATE
4.1
Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) - This facility is located at 595 Cottage
Street, Salem, OR.
a.
MET: Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 26 and 27.
The Oregon Office of Energy (OOE) serves as the lead State agency for a response
to an emergency at the Columbia Generating Station'. Oregon Emergency
Management maintains the Oregon ECC, provides 24-hour communications
support and coordinates State resources to assist Umatilla and Morrow counties.
The OOE Technical Advisor (TA) initially directed a partial activation of the ECC
and later directed a full activation. Staff were promptly mobilized and the ECC
was setup efficiently. The support provided by all of the OEM staff was excellent.
The State response was under the direction of the OOE TA. Other key State
agencies effectively assisted the TA in the response effort. The Oregon Health
Division (OHD), Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Oregon Department of
Transportation were particularly helpful. News releases were prepared by the OOE
PIO, approved by the TA and sent to the JIC for distribution. A public information
team operated a phone bank to respond to public inquires. Although the phone
team noted a rumor trend, it was not addressed in any of the subsequent news
releases.
Technical information was provided to the ECC staff by the MUDAC staff. The
OHD dose assessor and the OOE plant specialist reviewed and explained this
information as needed. Decisions were promptly made after considering input
from all appropriate ECC staff. The Oregon staff coordinated actions with their
Washington State counterparts and exchanged information frequently. Protective
action decisions were publicized via news releases and a news conference.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 11,
12, 13, 26 and 27 were carried out in accordance with the Oregon State ECC
procedures unless deviations were provided for in the extent of play agreement,
except as noted below.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: Objective 13.
Issue No.: 69-00-13-A- 11
Identified rumor trend was not addressed. Despite
Description of Issue:
documentation by operators in the OR ECC Telephone Information Center (TIC) of
calls from at least eleven different callers concerning fears of an explosion at WNP
2, Oregon did not address this situation in a news release. The Telephone
Information Center Manager (TICM) reportedly alerted the PIO about this
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persistent trend. The PlO reportedly felt that drafting a news release to address the
rumor would likely cause additional confusion and apparently felt the subsequence
messages, which identified an earthquake as the cause of the emergency, would
adequately address the concern. However, the absence of any direct action to
correct the rumor trend in subsequence information to the public resulted in a
failure to fully satisfy the exercise evaluation criteria. (FEMA REP-14/15,
Evaluation Criterion, 13-2 and NUREG-0654, Criterion G.4.c.)
Recommended Corrective Action: There should be a review of the plans and
procedures related to rumor control, as well as training provided, to ensure that
press releases are developed to provide accurate information correcting persistent
rumors. The assistance of a Deputy P1O would also be beneficial to ensuring that
persistent rumors are identified and addressed.
Schedule of Corrective Actions: Oregon State officials dispute this issue and
provided no schedule of corrective actions. Since it has been determined that the
issue is appropriately classified as an ARCA, the resolution is as recommended
above and the scheduled date for demonstration of the corrective actions is at the
next biennial exercise for the Columbia Generating Station.
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
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4.2
Oregon Radiological Field Monitoring Team
a.
MET: Objectives 1, 4, 5, 6, and 8.
The Oregon State Field Monitoring Team, consisting of personnel from the Oregon
State Health Division, was pre-positioned in Hermiston, Oregon, in accordance
with the extent-of-play agreement. They arrived at the Hermiston Safety Center
with their dosimeters, which consisted of a film badge, and a direct reading
dosimeter. The team members tested their monitoring and sampling equipment and
charged their direct-reading dosimeters. They informed the Oregon ECC and the
Oregon Liaison at the MUDAC of their location and that they were ready to receive
an assignment. The team was directed to a pre-determined monitoring location
where they correctly demonstrated the monitoring and air sampling techniques.
They analyzed the samples in the field and promptly reported, by cell phone, the
values of their measurements and the results of their collected samples. The
samples were correctly bagged and labeled and the team followed their plans and
procedures for the measurements, sample collection, and sample analysis. There
was good cooperation between the three members. Each person assumed a
different responsibility and completed each task with no confusion or delays. They
read their procedures before demonstrating each activity to ensure they knew what
to do and in which order to do it.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 1, 4, 5, 6, and 8
were carried out in accordance with the Laboratory's procedures unless deviations
were allowed in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
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4.3
Oregon State University (OSU) Radiation Center Laboratory- This facility
is located on the OSU campus at 100 Radiation Center, Corvallis, OR.
a.
MET: Objectives 5 and 25.
Laboratory operations and procedures for measuring and analyzing samples were
successfully demonstrated by staff of the OSU Radiation Center Laboratory. The
laboratory staff also demonstrated the ability to continuously monitor and control
radiation exposure to themselves and others in the laboratory. The out-of-sequence
drill was conducted for FEMA evaluation on July 27, 2000.
The four samples delivered to the laboratory were doubled bagged, tagged, and had
a chain-of-custody form taped to the outside. Appropriate contamination control
preparations were made in the receiving area and each staff member wore a
themoluminescent dosimeter (TLD). Surveys were conducted on the outside of the
sample bags and the Oregon State Police vehicle (simulated) that delivered the
samples. The water, potato, forage, and soil samples were prepared for analysis
based on the sample priority obtained at the beginning of the drill from the Oregon
Office of Energy (control cell).
All samples were counted for 20 minutes. This count time results in a minimum
detection level (MDL) for the standard goemetry of about 15% of the food derived
intervention level (DIL) for 1-131. At the conclusion of the count period, the
gamma spectroscopy system converts the raw count data into radionuclide
identifications and concentrations based on the geometry, sample weight, and
decay factors, if any. An electronic record and a hard copy of the analysis were
produced. Throughout the process, the staff followed their procedures and
demonstrated excellent record keeping and effective use of the chain-of-custody
form. In addition, contamination control procedures were excellent in all areas.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objectives 5 and 25 were
carried out in accordance with the laboratory procedures unless deviations were
allowed in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
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5.
SUPPORT JURISDICTIONS (OREGON STATE)
5.1
UMATILLA COUNTY
5.1.1 Umatilla County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - This facility is
located at 4700 NW Pioneer Place, Pendleton, Oregon.
a.
MET: Objective 27.
This out-of-sequence drill was conducted on July 26, 2000, in conjunction with
Day 2 of the Preparation Drill for the Columbia Generating Station Biennial
Exercise. Staff at the Umatilla County EOC successfully demonstrated the
knowledge and ability to assist Oregon State with implementing protective actions
for the ingestion exposure pathway. Information on the major agricultural
producers and processors in Umatilla County was available either in the EOC,
County Agricultural Extension Office, or at the Oregon Department of Agriculture
through the Oregon ECC. Simulated notifications were made to the major
agricultural producers and food processors to take appropriate protective actions.
An "agriculture advisory" press release was coordinated through the Oregon ECC.
In addition, a leaflet describing appropriate protective actions was available at the
County EOC and was distributed (simulated) to the general public by the various
means described in the County Procedures. Umatilla County coordinated the
designation of geo-political boundaries for the Food Control Area (FCA) and, in
coordination with Oregon State, notified the agricultural community and the
general public about the FCA.
All activities described in the demonstration criteria for Objective 27 were carried
out in accordance with the Umatilla County Plan and Procedures unless deviations
were allowed in the extent of play agreement.
b.
DEFICIENCY: NONE
c.
AREAS REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION: NONE
d.
NOT DEMONSTRATED: NONE
e.
PRIOR ARCAs - RESOLVED: NONE
f.
PRIOR ARCAs - UNRESOLVED: NONE
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APPENDIX 1
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following is a list of the acronyms and abbreviations used in this report.
ACCESS
ACP
ANL
ARC
ARCA
ARMs
A Centralized Computerized Enforcement Service System
Access Control Point
Argonne National Laboratory
American Red Cross
Area(s) Requiring Corrective Action
Area Radiation Monitor
CCC
CDE
CFR
CNF
CRASH
Congregate Care Center
Committed dose equivalent
Code of Federal Regulations
Classification Notification Form
dedicated emergency telephone line
DIL
DOE
DOE-RL
DOH/DRP
DOT
DRD
DTL
Derived Intervention Level
U.S. Department of Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy-Richland
Department of Health/Division of Radiation Protection
U.S. Department of Transportation
Direct Reading Dosimeter
Deputy Team Leader
EAL
EAS
ECC
ECL
ED
EDPS
EMC
EMD
EO
EOC
EOF
EPA
EPZ
ER
ERO
ETA
EW
EWAC
Emergency Action Level
Emergency Alert System
Emergency Coordination Center
Emergency Classification Level
Emergency Director
Emergency Dose Projection System
Emergency Management Coordinator
Emergency Management Director
Emergency Operations
Emergency Operations Center
Emergency Operations Facility
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Emergency Planning Zone
Emergency Room
Emergency Response Organization
Estimated Time of Arrival
Emergency Worker
Emergency Worker Assistance Center
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FAX
FCA
FCP
FDA
FEMA
FMT
FRMAC
FTC
facsimile
Food Control Area
Food Control Point
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Field Monitoring Team
Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center
Field Team Coordinator
HP
HPT
Health Physicist
Health Physics Technician
IP
INEEL
Implementing Procedure
Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory
JIC
Joint Information Center
KI
Potassium Iodide
MDL
MUDAC
Minimum Detection Level
Meteorology and Unified Dose Assessment Center
NOUE
NR
NRC
NUREG-0654
Notification of Unusual Event
news release
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP- 1, Rev. 1, "Criteriafor Preparationand
Evaluation of RadiologicalEmergency Response Plansand
Preparednessin Support of Nuclear Power Plant,"November 1980
OR
OEM
OHD
OOE
ORO
State of Oregon
Oregon Emergency Management
Oregon Health Division
Oregon Office of Energy
PAG
PAD
PAR
PIO
Protective Action Guide
Protective Action Decision
Protective Action Recommendation
Public Infonration Officer
QEDPS
Quick Emergency Dose Projection System
R
RAC
RACES
REA
Roentgen
Regional Assistance Committee
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
Radiation Emergency Area
Offsite Response Organization
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REM
REP
RERP
RHP
RHR
RO
Roentgen Equivalent Man
Radiological Emergency Preparedness
Radiological Emergency Response Plan
Radiation Health Physicists
residual heat removal
Radiological Officer
SAE
SITREP
Site Area Emergency
Situation Report
TA
TCP
TIC
TICM
TL
TLD
TSC
TV
Technical Advisor
Traffic Control Point
Telephone Information Center
Telephone Information Center Manager
Team Leader
Thermoluminescent Dosimeter
Technical Support Cefiter
television
USDA
USDOE
USDOE-RL
USDOT
United States Department
United States Department
United States Department
United States Department
WA
WSDA
WEIC
WNP-2
State of Washington
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Washington Emergency Information Center
Washington Nuclear Plant No. 2 (a.k.a. Columbia Generating Station)
of Agriculture
of Energy
of Energy-Richland (Washington)
of Transportation
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APPENDIX 2
EXERCISE EVALUATORS AND TEAM LEADERS
The following is a list of the personnel who evaluated the Columbia Generating Station exercise
on September 12 & 13, 2000, and the related out-of-sequence drills. Evaluation Team Leaders are
indicated by the letters "(TL)" after their names and "(DTL)" indicates the Deputy Team Leaders.
The organization, which each evaluator represents, is indicated by the following abbreviations:
ANL
DOE-RL
DOT
FDA
FEMA
INEEL
-Argonne National Laboratory
-Department of Energy, Richland (U.S.)
-Department of Transportation (U.S.)
-Food and Drug Administration (U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services)
-Federal Emergency Management Agency
-Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory
EVALUATOR
ORGANIZATION
Emergency Operations Center
T. Baldwin (TL)
D. Poyer (DTL)
A. Lookabaugh
ANL
ANL
ANL
WA State Media/Rumor Control
B. Haffenden
ANL
B. Salmonson (TL)
F. Bold
D. Thome
INEEL
ANL
ANL
F. Bretsch
FEMA
D. Newsom (TL)
M. Willis
J. Tokarz-Hames
C. Bebrich
ANL
ANL
DOE-RL
ANL
Team No. 1
G. Gibeault (TL)
INEEL
Team No. 2
Jim Colson
INEEL
EVALUATION SITE
WASHINGTON STATE
Emergency Operations Facility
MUDAC
State & Local Government
Joint Information Center
WA Radiological Field Monitoring Teams
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EVALUATION SITE
EVALUATOR
ORGANIZATION
D. Duncan (TL)
P. Kier (DTL)
L. Slagle
J. Staroba
K. Marsh
ANL
ANL
ANL
ANL
FEMA
F. Bold (TL)
E. Castle
L. Moore
ANL
FEMA
FEMA
K. Lerner (TL)
F. Holmes
J. Hall
D. Diemont
G. Beck
E. Castle
ANL
INEEL
FDA
DOT
FEMA
FEMA
BENTON COUNTY
Emergency Operations Center
Kennewick General Hospital &
Kennewick Fire Dept. (June 13, 2000)
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Emergency Operations Center
Access/Traffic Control
Co. Dispatch & EAS Radio Station
Big River Country School
Emergency Worker Assistance Center
(June 17, 2000)
Evacuee/EW Monitoring
INEEL
J. Keller (TL)
INEEL
(DTL)
B. Salmonson
FEMA
E. Castle
ANL
B. Gasper
ANL
F. Bold
FEMA
M. Hammond
INEEL
G. Gibeault
FEMA
L. Moore
ARC Shelter
Coordinator's Office
Decontamination Monitoring
Vehicle Monitoring
Lourdes Health Center &
Pasco Fire Dept. (June 14, 2000)
F. Bold (TL)
E. Castle
L. Moore
ANL
FEMA
FEMA
ADAMS COUNTY EOC
A. Teotia (TL)
R. Rospenda
ANL
ANL
WALLA WALLA COUNTY EOC
B. Gasper (TL)
D. Mahlik
ANL
FEMA
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EVALUATOR
ORGANIZATION
State Emergency Coordination
Center (ECC)
J. Keller (TL)
A. Hendrickson
ANL
FEMA
OR Radiological Field Monitoring Team
B. Serrano (TL)
ANL
OR Laboratory Drill (July 27, 2000)
J. Keller (TL)
F. Bold (DTL)
ANL
ANL
L. Moore
FEMA
EVALUATION SITE
OREGON STATE
UMATILLA COUNTY EOC
(July 26, 2000)
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APPENDIX 3
EXERCISE OBJECTIVES AND EXTENT-OF-PLAY AGREEMENTS
This appendix lists the exercise objectives which were scheduled for demonstration in the
Columbia Generating Station Biennial Exercise on September 12 & 13, 2000, and the related out
of-sequence drills held June 13-17, and July 26 & 27, 2000. The extent-of-play agreements
approved by FEMA Region X for the exercise and drills are also included in this appendix.
The exercise objectives, contained in FEMA-REP-14, "Radiological Emergency Preparedness
Exercise Manual," September 1991, represent a functional translation of the planning standards
and evaluation criteria of NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1, Rev. 1, "Criteria for the Preparation and
Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear
Power Plants," November 1980.
Because the exercise objectives are intended for use at all nuclear power plant sites, and because
of variations among offsite plans and procedures, an extent-of-play agreement is prepared by the
State and approved by FEMA to provide evaluators with guidance on expected actual
demonstration of the objectives.
A.
Exercise Objectives
Listed below are the specific radiological emergency preparedness objectives scheduled for
demonstration during this exercise and the related out-of-sequence drills.
OBJECTIVE 1:
MOBILIZATION OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
Demonstrate the capability to alert and fully mobilize personnel for both emergency
facilities and field operations. Demonstrate the capability to activate and staff emergency
facilities for emergency operations.
OBJECTIVE 2:
FACILITIES - EQUIPMENT, DISPLAYS, AND WORK
ENVIRONMENT
Demonstrate the adequacy of facilities, equipment, displays and other materials to support
emergency operations.
OBJECTIVE 3:
DIRECTION AND CONTROL
Demonstrate the capability to direct and control emergency operations.
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OBJECTIVE 4:
COMMUNICATIONS
Demonstrate the capability to communicate with all appropriate emergency personnel at
facilities and in the field.
OBJECTIVE 5:
EMERGENCY WORKER EXPOSURE CONTROL
Demonstrate the capability to continuously monitor and control radiation exposure to
emergency workers.
OBJECTIVE 6:
FIELD RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING - AMBIENT
RADIATION MONITORING
Demonstrate the appropriate use of equipment and procedures for determining field
radiation measurements.
OBJECTIVE 7:
PLUME DOSE PROJECTION
Demonstrate the capability to develop dose projections
recommendations regarding evacuation and sheltering.
OBJECTIVE 8:
and
protective
action
FIELD RADIOLOGICALI MbNIT•RI1
RADIOIODINE AND PARTICULATE ACTIVITY
MONITORING
Demonstrate the appropriate use of equipment and procedures for the measurement of
airborne radioiodine concentrations as low as 10.7 (0.0000001) microcuries per cubic
centimeter in the presence of noble gases and obtain samples of particulate activity in the
airborne plume.
OBJECTIVE 9:
PLUME PROTECTIVE ACTION DECISION-MAKING
Demonstrate the capability to make timely and appropriate protective action decisions.
OBJECTIVE 10:
ALERT AND NOTIFICATION
Demonstrate the capability to promptly alert and notify the public within the 10-mile
plume pathway emergency planning zone and disseminate instructional messages to the
public on the basis of decisions by appropriate State or local officials.
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OBJECTIVE 11:
PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONS AND EMERGENCY
INFORMATION
Demonstrate the capability to coordinate the formulation and dissemination of accurate
information and instructions to the public.
OBJECTIVE 12:
EMERGENCY INFORMATION - MEDIA
Demonstrate the capability to coordinate the development and dissemination of clear
accurate, and timely information to the news media.
OBJECTIVE 13:
EMERENCY INFORMATION - RUMOR CONTROL
Demonstrate the capability to establish and operate rumor control in a coordinated and
timely manner.
OBJECTIVE 14:
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROTECTIVE ACTIONS - USE
OF POTASSIUM IODIDE FOR EMERGENCY WORKERS,
INSTITUTIONALIZED INDIVIDUALS, AND THE
GENERAL PUBLIC
Demonstrate the capability and resources to implement potassium iodide protective actions
for emergency workers, institutionalized individuals, and, if the State plan specifies, the
general public.
OBJECTIVE 15:
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROTECTIVE ACTIONS
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Demonstrate the capability and resources necessary to implement appropriate protective
actions for special populations.
OBJECTIVE 16:
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROTECTIVE ACTIONS
SCHOOLS
Demonstrate the capability and resources necessary to implement protective actions for
school children within the plume pathway emergency-planning zone.
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OBJECTIVE 17:
TRAFFIC AND ACCESS CONTROL
Demonstrate the organizational capability and resources necessary to control evacuation
traffic flow and to control access to evacuated and sheltered areas.
OBJECTIVE 18:
RECEPTIOIN CENTER - MONITORING,
DECONTAMINATION AND REGISTRATION
Demonstrate the adequacy of procedures. facilities, equipment, and personnel for the
radiological monitoring, decontamination and registration of evacuees.
OBJECTIVE 19:
CONGREGATE CARE
Demonstrate the adequacy of facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel, and procedures for
congregate care of evacuees.
OBJECTIVE 20:
MEDICAL SERVICES - TRANSPORTATION
Demonstrate the adequacy of vehicles, equipment, procedures, and personnel
transporting contaminated, injured, or exposed individuals.
OBJECTIVE 21:
for
MEDICAL SERVICES - FACILITIES
Demonstrate the adequacy of equipment, procedures, supplies, and personnel of medical
facilities responsible for treatment of contaminated, injured, or exposed individuals.
OBJECTIVE 22:
EMERGENCY WORKERS, EQUIPMENT, AND
VEHICLES - MONITORING AND DECONTAMINATION
Demonstrate the adequacy of procedures for the monitoring and decontamination of
emergency workers, equipment, and vehicles.
OBJECTIVE 23:
SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE (FEDERAL/OTHER)
Demonstrate the capability to identify the need for external assistance and to request such
assistance from Federal or other support organizations.
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OBJECTIVE 24:
POST-EMERGENCY SAMPLING
Demonstrate the use of equipment and procedures for the collection and transportation of
samples from areas that received deposition from the airborne plume.
OBJECTIVE 25:
LABORATORY OPERATIONS
Demonstrate laboratory operations and procedures for measuring and analyzing samples.
OBJECTIVE 26:
INGESTION EXPOSURE PATHWAY - DOSE PROJECTION
AND PROTECTIVE ACTION DECISION MAKING
Demonstrate the capability to project dose to the public for the ingestion exposure pathway
and to recommend protective actions.
OBJECTIVE 27:
INGESTION EXPOSURE PATHWAY
PROTECTIVE ACTION IMPLEMENTATION
Demonstrate the capability to implement protective actions for the ingestion exposure
pathway.
OBJECTIVE 28:
RELOCATION, RE-ENTRY, AND RETURN
DECISION MAKING
Demonstrate the capability to develop decisions on relocation, re-entry, and return.
OBJECTIVE 29:
RELOCATION, RE-ENTRY AND RETURN
IMPLEMENTATION
Demonstrate the capability to implement appropriate measures for relocation, re-entry, and
return.
OBJECTIVE 30:
CONTINUOUS, 24-HOUR STAFFING
Demonstrate the capability to maintain staffing on a continuous, 24-hour basis through an
actual shift change.
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OBJECTIVE 32:
UNANNOUNCED EXERCISE OR DRILL
Demonstrate the capability to carry out emergency response functions in an unannounced
exercise or drill.
OBJECTIVE 33:
OFF-HOURS EXERCISE OR DRILL
Demonstrate the capability to carry out emergency response functions during an off-hours
exercise or drill.
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B.
Extent-of-Play Agreement
1.
State of Washington
The extent-of-play agreement on the following pages was submitted by WA in
preparation for the Columbia Generating Station Biennial Exercise on September
12 & 13, 2000. FEMA Region X's approval letter of August 15, 2000, is also
included. The extent-of-play agreement includes any significant modification or
change in the level of demonstration of the applicable exercise objectives listed in
Subsection A of this appendix.
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A.•
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Region X
130 228th Street, Southwest
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
August 15, 2000
Glen L. Woodbury, Director
Emergency Management Division
Washington Military Department
MS: TA-20 Building 20
Camp Murray, WA 98430-5122
Generating Station/WNP-2 Exercise
Subject: Objectives and Limitations, 2000 Columbia
Dear Mr. Woodbury:
letter of June 15,
We have reviewed the exercise objectives and limitations submitted with your
participants in the Columbia
2000, on behalf of the Washington State and local government
September 12 & 13, 2000. Our review
Generating Station/WNP-2 Biennial Exercise to be held
Emergency Preparedness (REP)
was based on the exercise requirements of FEMA's Radiological
FEMA REP-14,
Program as stated in 44 CFR 350; NUREG-0654, Rev.1/FEMA REP-1; FEMA Guidance
and applicable
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise Manual;
Memorandum.
the following amendments that
The objectives and limitations are approved as submitted, with
& 26, 2000.
surfaced during the Preparation Drill conducted July 25
Pathway - Dose Projection and
* In the limitation for Objective 26, Ingestion Exposure
a "(2 microRlhr)" food control
Protective Action Decision Making, the reference to
include the estimated food
isopleth is no longer appropriate. The prepared map may
should be identified with the
control boundary. However, the food control isopleth
Assessors need to demonstrate
appropriate exposure rate. In addition, the MUDAC Dose
rate for the food
that they can determine and calculate the appropriate limiting exposure
control isopleth.
*
Making, needs to be
Part of Objective 28, Relocation, Re-entry, and Return - Decision
since all of the technical
evaluated at the EOF/MUDAC, as well as the State EOC,
the projected relocation
calculations are done at the MUDAC. In addition to calculating
to re-calculate the relocation
boundary, the MUDAC staff should demonstrate the ability
of field samples.
boundary, based on (controller injected) laboratory analysis
by Energy Northwest to ensure it
We are currently reviewing the exercise scenario submitted
to demonstrate all required exercise
provides the participating organizations the opportunity
as the qualifying exercise for the
objectives and to ensure it will also satisfy the requirements
State's "350" plan approval request. We will keep you advised.
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August 15, 2000
Drill are being
We trust that the demonstration shortfalls identified during the Preparation
any questions
have
If you
addressed and we look forward to a successful exercise next month.
regarding this matter, please call me at (425) 487-4743.
Sincerely,
Larry E. Moore, Chairman
Regional Radiological Assistance Committee
cc: Tom Andrews, NRC RIV
Rick Garza, Benton Co. EM
Krueger/Marlatt, Walla Walla Co.
Leon Long, Adams Co. EM
May/Henry, WA DOH/DRP
Messersmith/Klauss, Energy Northwest
Mike Mills, EFSEC
Peterson/Wilson, WA EMD
John Scheer, Franklin Co. EMD
James Wood, WA DOA
Quinn/Mauldin, FEMA PT-CR-RP
Region X RAC Members
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
MILITARY DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
MS: TA-20 Building 20
Camp Murray, Washington 98430-5122
Phone: (253) 512-7000 & FAX: (253) 512-7200
June 15, 2000
Mr. Larry Moore
RAG Chairman
FEMA RX, PTE Division
Federal Regional Center
130 228th Street SW
Bothell, Washington 98021-9796
Dear Mr. Moore:
Enclosed is the Washington State, Adams, Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties'
Objectives and Limitations for the 2000 Columbia Generating Station (WNP-2) exercise, to be
state
held on September 12 and 13, 2000. These objectives have been coordinated withofthe
FEMA.
request
the
at
made
changes
with
and county agencies and are being resubmitted
Earlier, we requested credit for having satisfied Objective 30, continuous 24-hour staffing with
shift changes, based on the Y2K rollover mission. We will change the limitations for
Washington State agencies, as necessary, when your decision on our request is known. My
staff will also make arrangements with you to demonstrate Objectives 32- Unannounced
Exercise or Drill, and 33- Off- hours Exercise or Drill, at a time separate from the September
exercise.
Mary Alice
If you have any questions regarding these objectives and limitations please contact
509-736-3010.
Peterson, Columbia Generating Station Program Manager at
Sincerely,
Glen L. Woodbury
Director
GLW:MAP:tc
cc: Mary Alice Peterson, Emergency Management
Ron Wilson, Emergency Management
Mark Henry, Washington- Department of Health
James Wood, Washington Department of Agriculture
Leon Long, Adams County DEM
Rick Garza, Benton County Emergency Management
John Scheer, Franklin County EM
Jim Duff, Walla Walla County DEM
Fred Klauss, Energy Northwest
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RECIEN50
JUN 2 use
EMA .SION
2000 COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION EXERCISE
WASHINGTON STATE
BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES
ADAMS AND WALLA WALLA COUNTIES
OBJECTIVES and LIMITATIONS
State, Benton, Franklin, Adams and
The objectives to be accomplished by Washington
will
as described below. Outstanding ARCAs that
Walla Walla Counties are shown with limitations
objective.
be demonstrated are included with the appropriate
1.
the ability to fully
Mobilization of Emergency Personnel - Demonstrate
and field operations.
mobilize personnel for both emergency facilities
emergency facilities for
Demonstrate the capability to activate and staff
emergency operations.
on the second day of the
WSDA will activate its incident command center
exercise.
Limitation:
EOF and the
The State representatives to the affected counties, delay of one
time
JIC will be pre-staged in the Richland area. A
in effect. This
be
will
reporting
and
hour between notification
Dose
Coordinator,
will include: State Liaisons, Dose Assessment
Spokesperson, and
Assessor, Team Field Coordinator, Technical
DOH4 Field Teams.
EOF positions.
Benton County: Will activate their EOC, JIC and
as part of the
activate
will
boat
Office
The Benton County Sheriff
June DOE-RL exercise.
EOC, JIC, and
Franklin County: Activation of Franklin County
demonstration
EOF Positions, will also include selected field
for
procedures
pesonnel. Notify participating personnel per
be staffed and
their duty position. Field demonstrations will
use of
evaluated consecutively in order to allow maximize
responding
of
evaluators and minimize time requirements
agencie"s.
will be limited to
Adams and Walla Walla Counties: Mobilization
agencies that are listed as playing.
food control will
Only counties affected by the relocation and
participation.
play the second day, with limited
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z.
facilities, equipment, displays,. and
Facilities - Demonstrate the adequacy of
operations.
other materials to support emergency
failures will
No intentional power or computer EOCs will. be
locations:
All
Limitation:
at the
be a part of the play. Security demonstrations
with the
operational,
declared
terminated upon the EOC being
Leader.
concurrence of the Evaluation Team
will be demonstrated out of
Franklin County: Back-up power
USDOE-RL Exercise, June 15,
sequence in conjunction with the
2000.
Counties: Back-up power will
Adams, Benton, and Walla Walla
inspection.
be evaluated by interview and
power will be demonstrated
Washington State EOC: Backup
site visit.
during the Evaluation Team's pre-exercise
3.
the capability to direct and control
Demonstrate
Control
and
Direction operations..
emergency
Limitation:
4.
thdieexercise will be
In the event of an actual emergency,
terminated at all or affected locations.
with. all
the capability to communicate
Demonstrate
Communications
at facilities and in the field.
appropriate emergency personnel
prepared but not
and NAWAS messages will be
ACCESS
State
Limitation:
transmitted.
no intentional communications
Benton County: There will be
exercise. The amateur radio
systems failures as part of this
at least one exercise message.
operators will send and receive
no intentional communications
Franklin County: There will he
operators
this exercise. Amateur radio
systems failures as part of
one message.
will send and receive at least
ARES/RACES, if available,
Adams and Walla Walla Counties:the state or another county that
will make one contact with either
is playing.
Failure of CRASH phone.
Outstanding ARCA: 69-98O44-A-01:
been researched.
the CRASH pho1w failed have
The technical aspects of why
Makers to guarantee
will be given to the Decision
keep the
Corrective Action: Training
again, they will know how to
by
that if such an event should occur
method. This will be evaluated
communication
alternate
the
on
-connection
interview
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5.
Demonstrate the capability to
Emergency Worker Exposure Control workers.
radiation exposure to emergency
continuously monitor and control
Any use of KI will be simulated.
Limitation:
by Franklin County
Frankiin County: Will be demonstrated
on scenario inputs.
Public Works personnel, based
Some state and local government
Outstanding ARCA-69-98-05-A-02:
During the
not follow dosimetry procedures.
did
EOF
the
at
representatives
kits at the Richland Fire
workers picked up dosimetrY
exercise, ten emergency
EOF.
Station prior to arriving at the
additional
responders to the EOF will receive
picking
when
Corrective action: State DOH
the procedures to be followed
regarding
training
their
to be
changed
-emphasis-in
to the EOF. All kits will be
responding
to
prior
the
kits
and
up dosimetry
with Benton and Franklin counties
coordinated
be
will
Training
identical.
state of Oregon.
6.
demonstrate
- Ambient Radiation Monitoring
field
Field Radiological Monitiring
determining
for
and pr-ocedures
equipment
of
use
the appropriate
measurements.
Limitation:
in advance.
DOH will inventory field kits
he notified if
The .MUDAC requested to
69-96-06-A-09:
ARCA:
A WA FMT
Outstanding
than background were encountered.
radiation readings greater
them.
report
did not
encountered these readings but
members will
training will he revised so those
Corrective Action: Field Team importance of promptly reporting results to the
on the
receive increased emphasis
EOF.
Field Team Coordinator in the
7.
capability to develop dose
- Demonstrate the
Projection
Dose
Plume
regarding evacuation and
action recommendations
protective
and
projections
sheltering.
Limitation:
8.
None
Particulate
- Airb•rne Radioiodine and
and
equipment
Field Radiological Monitoring
of
use
the appropriate
Demonstrate
Monitoring
as low
Activity
of airborne radioiodines concentrationsof noble
procedures for measurement
presence
the
in
per cubic centimeter
plume.
as iO7 (0.0000001) microcuries
particulate activity in the airborne
gases and obtain samples of
air samples will he
Zeolite cartridges when taking
Limitation: The use of Silver
simulated using charcoal cartridges.
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9.
the capability to
Making - Demonstrate
Plume Protective Action Decision
(PAD)
decisions.
action
appropriate
and
make timely
Limitation:
10.
and
the capability to promptly alert
Alert and Notification - Demonstrate
plume pathway emergency planning
notify the public within the ten-mile
on the basis
instructional messages to the public
zone (EPZ) and disseminateState
or local officials.
of decisions by appropriate
Limitation:
11.
None
be activated. EBS/EAS
Sirens and tone alert radios will not
using the practice mode.
message transmission will be simulated will be timed for
sequence
The first Alert and Notification
the demonstration criterion will
meet
evaluation. Any failure to
of the County and State
be immediately brought to the.attention will be timed for
controllers and the next ANS sequence
After a succe&sful
evaluation and clearance of any Deficiency.
sequences
Notification
and
demonstration, all subsequent Alertto 15 minute criteria.
will beftimed but NOT be subject
via the radio will be
Additional information given to residents the exercise.
day before
evaluated at the radio station the
capability
Information - Demonstrate the
Public Instructions and Emergencydissemination of accurate information and
formulation and
to coordinatetothe
instructions the public.
hour
will he staged and will report one
Limitation: State JAC responders
and
Pathway information
after notification. Pre-printed Ingestion
by interview.
evaluated
be
-materials for distribution shall
not be
Media and public phone teams Will
Energy Northwest:
demonstrated on day 2.
releases
)IC if available, otherwise press
for
Adams County: Will respond to
speak
will
EMD
State
with state EMD at the J1IC.
will be coordinated
Adams Co. if needed.
.a representative to-4heJIC. State
Walla Walla County: Will not send
if needed.
EMD will speak'for Walla Walla
12.
coordinate
- Demonstrate the capability to
Emergency Information - Media of dear, accurate, and timely information
and dissemination
the formulation
to the news media.
Limitation:
phone teams will not be
Energy Northwest: Media and public
demonstrated on day 2.
were not
Co.) Food Control boundaries
Outstanding ARCA:AD 95-1 (Adams
described in public information messages.
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that the
will train on this point and make sure
Corrective Action: Adams County in the public information messages.
Food Control Boundaries are included
13.
Emergency Information
-
the capability to
Rumor Control - Demonstrate timely manner.
and
in a coordinated
control
establish and operate rumor
Limitation:
responsibilities are primarily an
Franklin County: Rumor Control
and wfi not be
Energy Northwest function at the.JIC EOC.
County
demonstrated from the Franklin
phone teams will not be
public
and
Energy Northwest: Media
demonstrated on day 2.
Phone calls will be forwarded
Adams and Walla Walla Counties:
to the JIC.
i4.
Rumor control staff did not demonstrate
fir in JlC
Outstanding ARCA: 69-98-13-A-03:
and television broadcasts as called
their capability to monitor radio
Procedures.
of the television will be demonstrated.
Corrective Action: Monitoring
Workers,
Actions - Use of Ki for Emergency
Protective
of
the
Implementation
and the General Public - Demonstrate
Individuals,
protective
institutionalized
potassium iodide (KI)
capability and resources to implement
individuals.
institutionalized
and
actions for emergency workers,
will be limited to
will be simulated. Demonstration
KI
of
use
Any
Limitation:
in the exercise. Total KI quantitie.5
emergency workers deployed
scheduled FEMA visits.
are subject to annual, review during
in June
boat will be evaluated
Office
Sheriff's
Benton County:
USDOE-RL exercise.
by Franklin County are
Franklin County: KI de.monstrations
5 is
where evaluation of Objective
limited to those field activities
taking place.
15.
- Demonstrate
Actiors - Special Populations
protective
Implementation of Protective
appropriate
to implement
necessary
resources
and
the capability
actions for special populations.
resources will be simulated.
Dispatching of transportation
Limitation:
population will be called during
Franklin County: Special Needs
calls will he made during the
the course of the exercise. Phone
the resources that would be
course of the exercise to determine
event.
required as required in a real
phone calls for 30 minutes to
Benton County: County will make of the exercise.
special populations at the beginning
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16.
Schools - Demonstrate the capability
Implementation of Protective Actionsprotective actions for. school children
and resources necessary to implement
planning zone .(EPZ).
within the plume pathway emergency
in or near the Plume
Benton Cbunty: All schools Districts
Additional contacts will be
Planning zone will be contacted once.
simulated.
School will participate by
Franklin County: Big River Country
FEMA evaluator.
describing-actions to be taken to a
17.
the organizational capability and
Traffic and Access Control - Demonstrate
access to
evacuation traffic.flow and to control
resources necessary to control
evacuated and sheltered areas.
public works traffic control.
Franklin County will demonstrate
river picket in June
Benton County Sheriff will demonstrate
USDOE-RL exercise.
18.
Decontamination, and Registration
Reception Center - Monitoring,
facilities, equipment, and
Demonstrate the adequacy of procedures,
decontamination, and rel ftriation
personne for the radiolpgical monil•oring,
of evacuees.
Not demonstrated in this exercise.
19.
20.
the adequacy of facilities, equipment,
Congregate Care - Demonstrate
for congregate care of evacuees.
supplies, personnel, and procedures
will be
Activities of congregate care EWAC
Limitation: Limit6d to criterion 1.
drill.
Center
Worker Assistant
demonstrated at June 17, 2000 Emergency
vehicles,
- Demonstrate the adequacy of
Medical Services - Transportation
for transporting contaminUatid,
equipment, procedures, and personnel
individuals.
injured or exposed
Not demonrstrated in this exercise.
21.
the equipment,
Demonstrate the adequacy or
for
Medical Services - Facilities responsible
facilities
of medical
procedures, supplies, and personnel
individuals.
or exposed
treatment of contaminated, injured.
Not demonstrated in this exercise.
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22.
and Vehicles - Monitoring and
Emergency Workers, Equipment,the adequacy of procedures for the
and
Decontamination - Demonstrate
of emergencY workers, equipment,
decontamination
and
monitoring
vehicles.
Not demonstrated in this exercise.
23.
to
- Demonstrate the capability
from
Supplementary Assistance (Federal/Other)
request such assistance
for external assistance and to
identify the needsupport
organizations.
federal or other
'Limitation:
24.
None
and
Demonstrate the use Of equipment areas that
Post-EmergencY Sampling from
and transportation of samples
procedures for the collection airborne plume.
the
received deposition from
Limitation:
25.
26.
(FMTs) will collect one soil,
WADOH Field Monitoring Teams vegetable and one water
edible
one inedible vegetable, one
will be in conjunction with
sample per team. FMT activities
will be
of environmental samples
MUDAC activities. Transfer
sequence
in
not
day 2 but
simulated. This will be demonstrated.on
with MUDAC:aCtivibdes
operations and procedures
- Demonstrate laboratory
Laboratory Operations
samples.
for memsuring and •ilyzing
this exercise.
will not he demonstrated during
Objective
This
Limitation:
Action Making
- Dmse Projection and Protective the ingestion
for
Ingestion: Exposure Pathway
publicdose it the
the capability to project
actions.
protective
rectmmend
exposure pathway and to
will be
data. Approximately six points
field
inject
will
Controller
Limitation:
of relocation and tftx)
entered to demonstrate development be pre-drawn for
map will
control isopleths. Relocation
(500 mic.roR/hr and 20
1sopleth
relocation PAR package.
control
for calculation of two food
microR/hr) will be pre-drawn
pre
be
will
Food control isopleth
isopleth (-2 microR/hr) points.package.
drawn for f•oo control PAR
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SDemonstra
2.
Action Implementation
Ingestion Exposure Pathway - Protective
actions for the ingestion
protective
Demonstrate the capability to implement
exposure pathway.
Limitation:
28.
the
Decision-Making - Demnonstrate
Relocition, Reentry, and Return
return.
and
relm:ation, reentry
capability to develop decisions on
Limitation:
29.
None
the
- ImplementatioIn - Demonstrate
Relocation, Reentry and Return
and
me;LLsures for relocation, reentry
capability to implement appropriate
return.
Limitation:
30.
and materials for
Pre-printed Ingestion Pathway information
Food control points
distribution shall be evaluated by interview. be demonstrated as
will not
were previously demonstrated and
of materials will take place.
distribution
-part of this exercise. No
will be simulated.
All field-activities related to this objective
will-be simulated.
All field activities related to this objective
Demonstrate the capability to maintain
Continuous, 24 Hour Staffing through an actual shirt change.
-•staffing on a continuous, 24-hour basis
Director, Emergency
Benton Countty: Limited to Emergency
Limitation:
Communications
Chairman, EOC P1O, Fire Coordinator,
agency.
Coordinator, I Law Enforcement
in USDOE-RL exercise
Franklin County: Will he demonstrated
Chairman, Emergency
on June 15. Limited to Emergency
and Operations/Support
Director, EOC PIO, Fire Coordinator
for other EOC positions
rotmer
duty
Coordinator. A -by name" inspection.
will be on hand-for evaluator
if credit is not received
State EOC: Will be demonstrate only
forY2K event.
State Health Liaison, and
DOH: Limited to Division Directur,
-Technical spokesperson.
31.
Management Liaison
WSDA: Limited to WA EOC Emergency
the
of Onsite Personnel - Demomstrate
Offsite Support for the Evacuation
for the evacuation of onsite persomnel.
capability to provide offsite support
or the counties.
Does not apply to the State of Washington
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32.
the capability to cmrry out
Unannounced Exercise or Drill - Demonstrate
an unannounced exercise or drill.
emergency response functions in
will demonstrate this objective for
Washington State and Franklin Counties
evaluation on a. date yet to be determined.
PRF
credit for this during the May, 1997
WADOH and Benton County received
incident.
33.
the tmpaibility to carry out
Off-hours Exercise or Drill - Demonstrateoff-hours exercise or drill.
an
emergency response functions during
this objective on a date yet to be determined.
Washington State will demonstrate
to the EOC.
Only one EOC participant will report
this objective the week of June 12
Franklin County is scheduled to demonstrate
17, 2000.
PRF
credit for this during the May, 1997
Benton County and WA DOH received
incident.
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Participating Washington State agencies:
Emergency Management Division
Department of Health
Department of Agriculture
Military Department
Department of Transportation
Washington State Patrol
Participating Benton County agencies:
Benton County Emergency Services
Benton County Commissioners
Benton County Prosecutors Office
Benton County Sheriff
Benton County Public Works
Richland Police
Riciland Fire
West Richland Police
Benton/Franklin District Health Department
Benton/Franklin Chapter American Red Cross
Ben Franklin Transit
ARES/RACES
Participating Franklin County agencies
Franklin County Emergency Managemenft
Franklin County Pnrsecutors Office
Franklin County Commissioners
Franklin County Sheriff
Franklin County Dispatch Center
Franklin County Public Works
Pasco Police
Pasco Fire
Benton/Franklifn Chapter American Red Cross
Benton /Franklin District Health Department
ARES/RACES
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Participating Adams County Agencies
Adams County Emergency ManageWfnt
Adams County ProseCutors Office I PlO
Adams County Commissioners
Adams County Sheriff
Adams County Public Works
if aiailable
ARES/RACES
Adams Co. Fire #5
Othello Fire
City of Othello
Adams Co. Health
Othello Police Dept.
Participating Walla Walla County Agencies
Walla Walla
Walla Walla
Walla Walla
Walla Walla
Walla Walla
County Fmergncy Management
County CimmiliOner
County Sheriff
County Public Works
County PlO
If available:
ARES/RACES
Country ExteLnsion Agent
Country Health Agent
Washington State Patr)l
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Attlchment I
Washington Offsite Response Organizations'
Objectives to be Demonstrated in the Columbia Generating Station
Biennial Exercise, September 12 & 13, 2000
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2.
Benton County, MS-i Medical Drill and Access Control Demonstration
The extent-of-play agreements on the following pages were submitted by Benton
County in preparation for the MS-I Drill on June 13, 2000, and the Columbia River
Access Control Demonstration on June 15. 2000. FEMA Region X's approval
letter of April 21, 2000, is also included. The drills are considered out-of sequence
demonstrations of REP biennial exercise requirements for the Columbia Generating
Station. The extent-of-play agreements include any significant modification or
change in the level of demonstration of the applicable exercise objectives listed in
Subsection A of this appendix.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
130 Z2th Smet, Southwet
1.Bo1e.el6 WA 98•0219
April 21, 2000
Rick Garza, Deputy Director
Benton County Emergency Services
651 Truman Ave.
Richland, WA 99352
Attention: Brian Cal•ert
demonstrations of WNP-2 Exercise
We have reviewed your staff's proposal for out of sequence objectives, limitations, extent-of-play,
requirements on June 13 and 15, 2000. The proposed exercise
as submitted on March 17, 2000,
tiineline, Implementing Procedures, and other materials are acceptable
with the one exception noted below:
General Hospital and Kennewick Fire
* June 13, 2000, Medical Service.s (MS-I) Drill for Kennewick in our letter of November 24, 1999,
As noted
Department (Objectives 5, 20 & 21). Exception: 5, Emergency Worker Exposure Control, are
Objective
under
13
and
Points of Review 8-11
by interview.
applicable to ambulance crews and should be demonstrated
by the Benton County Sheriffs
15,' 2000, Columbia River Access Control Demonstration
*,ne
5 and 17).
O• nconjunction with the USDOE Hanford Site Exercise (Objectves
used in these demonstrations ar necessary as a
If revisions of any of the Implementing Procedures to be
We will accept them late, as long as it is
result of our recent "350" Plan review, please lot us know.
within reason.
Team Leader for the Medical Drill and
Frank Bold, Argonne National Laboratory, will be the Evaluation
or I will evaluate the access control denmostration,
Eleanor Castle and I will assist. Either Frank
depending on what time it is conducted. Just let us know.
or Eleanor .Castle at 425-487-4697.'
If you have any questions, please contact me at 425-487-4743 free to contact us at the Richland Red
discuss, feel
Should there be any last minute questions or details to
Saturday, June 12-16.
through
Monday
there
Lion, 946-7611. We will be staying
Sincerely,
Larry E. Moore, Chairman
Regional Assistance Committee
cc: Susan May, WA DOHIDRP
Mary Alice Peterson, WA EM
Mark Henry, WA DOH/IDRP
Fred Kjauss, Energy Northwest
Mike Mills, EFSEC
Tom AMdrews, NRC RIV
Quinn/Mauldin, FT-CR-RP
Region X RRAC Members
73
BENTON COUNTY
EMERGENCY SERVICES
C
*2:.
651 Truman Avenue
Richland, Washington 99352
(509) 628-2600
fergency Management
Fax: (509)628-2621
S
E -COMM
EMMRENCY
Southeast Communications Center
Fax: (509) 628-2622
March 17, 2000
Larry Moore
RAC Chair
JFEMA Re!V on X
130- 228 Sureet Southwest
Bothell, WA 98201-9796
Dear Mr. Moore,
for.the KFD/KGH MS-I Drill
Enclosed .please find copies of the exercise packages
Control Out-of-Sequence
scheduled for June 13,2000 and the BCSO Access
demonstration scheduled for June 15, 2000.
contact me so that I can respond to your
If you have any questions or comments, please
concerns.
Sincerely,
Brian E. Calvert
Radiological Emergency Preparedness
•MAR 2 2 20OM
FFMA - PW
BCES
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Excellence in Public Safety Support Services
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1BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ENERGY NORTHWEST
BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
COLUMBIA RIVER ACCESS CONTROL
OUT-OF-SEQUENCE
EVALUATED DEMONSTRATION
INTRODUCTION
L
There are two principal radiological hazards having possible effects on the
Columbia River within the jurisdiction of the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
They are the DOE-RL and contractors Hanford Site clean-up and research
operations related to former plutonium production and extraction and the WNP-2
boiling water commercial nuclear power reactor operated by Energy Northwest
within the boundaries of the Hanford Site. Benton County Emergency
Management maintains Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plans for both
major radiological hazards, including procedures for the dispatch of the Benton
County Sheriff's Office river patrol boat and the activation of the Columbia River
Access Control. (river picket) during an emergency involving the nuclear industry
on the Hanford Site.
The Benton County Sheriffs Office, Energy Northwest and Benton County
Emergency Management have requested FEMA evaluation of the Benton County
Sheriffs Office Columbia River Access Control. This demonstration shall be
limited to the Benton Codnty Sheriff's Office River Patrol Boat.
BASIS FOR THE DEMONSTRATION
11
For this demonstration it shall be assumed that:
An accident has occurred and has resulted in implementation of the
Benton County'Sheriff s Office procedures which activate the Benton
County Sheriff s Office Columbia River Access Control Point (river
picket).
The applicable sections of'the Benton County Fixed Nuclear Facility Emergency
Response Plan and Procedures include performance of the following:
Benton County Radiological Emergency Preparedness Implementing"
Procedures IP X-2 Emergency Worker Kit -Instructions.
Benton County Radiological Emergency Preparedness Implementing
Procedures IP 0-8-1 Benton County Sheriffs Office Ranking Officer
s5heifls Office
5an ComW,
columbia
ACce
C"no
15 June 2000
75
Implementing
Benton County Radiological Emergency Preparedness
Office On-Duty Shift
Procedures IP 0-8-2 Benton County Sheriffs
Superviýor.
essd.isImplemeintlg
PreTp
Benton County Radiological Emergency Procedure
Procedures IP E-0 SECOMM Notification
M.
EXTENT OF PLAY
the DOE Exercise scheduled for 15
The demonstration shall take place during
of any agencies other than the
June 2000, but will not involve the evaluation
in the Benton County ,OC and in the
Benton County.Sheriffs Office personnel Boat.
Benton County Sheriff's Office River Patrol
evaluator is in place, the play shall
Upon receiving notification that the FEMA
appropriate Benton County Sheriffs
begin. The Controller shall contact.the
initiate the dispatch of the River Patrol
personnel in the Benton County EOC and
Boat,
be limited to the period of time
The length of the field demonstration shall the arrival of the dispatched
necessary to allow the evaluator to observe
of the River Patrol Boat and allow the
personnel, observe the field activities
to the field demonstration.
evaluator to interview the personnel assigned
event of an actual emergency
The demonstration shall be terminated in the elsewhere.
requiring the services of any-of the personnel
to demonstration of the following from
The evaluation requested shall be limited
REP-14 and REP-15:
Review 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7,
Objective 5; Criterion 1, 2, 4; Points of
.5.14(l).
Review 17.3, 17.4, 17.6, 17.7,
Objective 17; Criterion 1,2, 5; Points of
17.8, 17.9, 17.14 and 17.15.
IV.
ATTACHEON
Preparedness Implementing
Benton County Radiological Emergency Instructions.
Kit
Procedures IF X-2 Emergency Worker
Preparedness Implementing
Benton County Radiological Emergency
Office Ranking Officer
Procedures IP 0-8-1 Benton County Sheriffs
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3.
Franklin County, EWAC Drill
The extent-of-play agreement on the following pages was submitted by Franklin
County in preparation for the EWAC. Drill conducted June 17, 2000, in Connell,
WA. FEMA Region X's March 28, 2000, approval letter is also included. The
drill is considered an out-of-sequence demonstration of REP biennial exercise.
requirements for the Columbia Generating Station. The extent-of-play agreement
includes any significant modification or change in the level of demonstration of the
applicable exercise objectives listed in Subsection A of this appendix.
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Agency
FedralEmergency Management
X
Region
130 Mb8
S veet, Southwest
P
Bothel, WA 98O2I-9796
March 28, 2000
John R. Scheer, Director
Franklin County Emergency Management
502 Boeing Street
pas, WA 99301
Worker Assistance Center (EWAC)
We have reviewed your proposal for the Connell Emergency
exercise objectives, limitations,
SDrill
that is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2000. The proposed
other materials are acceptable as submitted
extent-of-play, timeline, Implementing Procedures, and
with your letter of February 29,2000.
the EWAC Implementing Procedures as a
Please let us know as soon as possible if you revise any of
are necessary, we will accept them
result of our recent Plan review. if revisions of the procedures
late, as long as it is within reason.
the EWAC Drill, news releases, completed
Although a formal scenario is not necessary for
materials that would enhance the realism of
Classification Notification Forms (CNF), and any other
April 17, 2000. Arrangements need to be made
the drill should be developed and submitted to us by
to the EWAC at the appropriate times and in
for a controller to transmit the CNFs and news releases
Copies of the news releases and CNFs used in the
the manner they would be sent in an actual event.
1998 Kiona-Benton EWAC Drill are enclosed for reference.
scheduled for the EWAC Drill are Bill
In addition to Eleanor Castle and myself, the evaluators
Joe Keller, Gerry Gibeault, and Brad
Gasper and Frank Bold of Argonne National Laboratory;
Laboratory; and Mike Hammond,
Salmonson from Idaho National Engineering and Environmental
FEMA Region X.
or Eleanor Castle at 425-487-4697.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 425-487-4743
Sincerely,
Larry E. Moore, Chairman
Regional Assistance Committee
Enclosure
w/o enclosure
Mike Mills, EFSEC
Tom Andrews, NRC RIV
Quinn/Mauldin, PT-CR-RP
Region X RAC Members
cc: Susan May, WA DOH/DRP
Mary Alice Peterson, WA EM
Mark Henry, WA DOH/DRP
Fred Klauss, Energy Northwest
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FRANKLIN COUNTY
MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY
Street
Boeing
502
PasCO WA 99301
Fax: (509) 54S-2139
(509) 545-3546
February 29, 2000
Mr. Larry Moore
FEMA Region
RegionalXCenter
Federal
130 228th St SW
Bothell, WA 98021-7996
Dear Mr.
Vre,(p
h'`$-A
exercise at
below wish to conduct our six-year evaluated
June 17, 2000, the organizations listed
Center.
the Connell Emergency Worker/Assistance
Franklin County Emergency Managment
North Franklin School District
#1
Franklin County Fire Protection District
Red Cross
Benton/Frankdin Chapter of the American
Club
Tri-City Amateur Radio
Washington State Department of Health
Energy Northwest
listed below:
Included with this letter are the documents
- Synopsis of Exercise
Limitations (RevisionsareBOLD and italicked)
- REVISED Extent of Play and
and Points of Review from REP- 141-15
- Objectives
- Exercise Timeline
the Connell EWAC extracted
- Pertinent Implementing Procedures concerning
Emergency Plan
from the Franklin County Comprehensive
Department of Health Procedures from
- Pertinent Washington State
and Procedures" dated 12/98
"Radiological Emergency Response Plan
RECEIVED
MAR 0 2 2E
FMA -REG•ON X
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If you have quesdons, please call Tom Rogers or myself.
Sincerely,
Franklin County Emergency Management
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ETR(W
CONNELL EMERGENCY WOR1CERIASSISTANCE
Street
Clark
Hinh School, 120) West
Connell
1.
Conneil, Washint0o
Introduction:
Preparedness Program (REP), under
As a requirement of the Radiological Emergency
to exercise all Emergency
NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-I it is necessary
Franklin County once each six-year
Worker/Assistance Centers (EWAC's) within
County; Isaac Stevens Middle School
training cycle. There are two EWAC's in Franklin School in Connell, which is the
High
in Pasco (evaluated in June, 1996) and Connell
responsible for the operation of the
agencies
The
EWAC being evaluated in June, 2000.
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Connell EWAC have requested Federal
Additionally there will be a "Dress
evaluation of this facility on June 17, 2000.
on May 13, 2000.
Rehearsal"forthis EWAC conducted
The
that potentially affect Franklin County.
There are two principal radiological hazards
Department of Energy - Richland (USDOE
first of these hazards are the United States
the
research and environmental clean up of
RL) and attendant contractors involved with
Washington
a radiological emergency is from the
Hanford Site. The second source for
is owned and
facility
This
plant.
power
Nuclear Project #2 (WNP-2) commercial nuclear
the Washington Public Power Supply System).
operated by Energy Northwest (formerly
WNP-2 is located on the Hanford Site.
to
maintains the plans and procedures required
Franklin County Emergency Management
procedures
and
emergency. These plans
provide for the efficient response to a nuclear
Radiological Emergency Response:
County
are contained within ESF-10.C: Franklin
of the Franklin County Comprehensive
WNP-2 (ESF-0O.C), which is a component
CEMP).
County
Emergency Management Plan (Franklin
of the American Red Cross, North
In cooperation with the Benton-Franklin Chapter Club, Franklin County Fire Protection
Radio
Franklin School District, Tri-City Amateur
procedures for the reception,
established
have
District #1/Connell Fire Department,
of the general public evacuated from
radiological monitoring, registering and sheltering
These procedures, implemented in
the WNP-2 Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ).
County CEMP, establish methods for
conjunction with ESF-10.C of the Franklin
who are required to leave their homes,
providing assistance to individuals and families
by
and who may have been contaminated
businesses, recreation and other areas
an emergency at WNP-2 or other Hanford
radiological materials released as a result of
Site facilities.
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2.
Tasks to be Evaluated:
and evaluated:
There are eight essential tasks to be performed
A. Activation of EWAC personnel
B. Set-up and activation of the EWAC
to include; signage, vehicle
C. Set-up outdoor functional areas of the EWAC
evacuee pathways,
station,
monitoring station, vehicle decontamination
hotline, and initial reception of evacuees.
decontamination stations, evacuee
D. Set-up of personnel monitoring and
"clean" evacuee pathway to
pathways, step-off pads, monitoring equipment,
pathway to decontamination
Red Cross shelter, "contaminated" evacuee
equipment, signage, pathway from
stations, decontamination supplies and
station, pathway from Dose Tracker
decontamination station to Dose Tracker
to Red Cross Registration.
areas (American Red Cross function)
E. Set-up of registration and shelter
and communications center, Guides,
F. Activation of EWAC administration
Officer, Administrative Assistant,
Radio Operators, Public Information
Coordinator.
EWAC Coordinator and EWAC Assistant
for radiological monitoring and
G. Reception of vehicles and personnel
decontamination if required.
who report to the EWAC.
H. Registration and sheltering of people
3.
Basis for Demonstration
and evaluation of this EWAC are:
The documents that guide the demonstration
A. NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1
B. REP-14/-15
of Health (DOH) "Radiological
C. Portions of the Washington State Department(dated: 12198)
Emergency Response Plan and Procedures"
(RHP)
EW/AC Radiation Health Physicist
Tracker
Dose
EW/AC
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3.
Basis for Demonstration (Continued:
CEMP listed below;
D. The procedures from ESF-1 0.C of the Frankdin County
Operations/Support Coordinator
IP 0-0
Coordinator
EWAC
IP E-2-1
Assistant Coordinator
EWAC
IP E-2-2
Administrative Assistant
IP E-2-3
Facility Manager
IP E-2-4
EWAC Guide
IP E-2-5
Vehicle Decontamination
IP E-2-7
Information Officer (PIO)
Public
IP E-2-8
Monitors
Radiological
IP E-2-9
Monitor
Supervisory
EWAC
IP E-2-10
Operator
Radio
Amateur
IP E-2-11
EWAC Set-Up
IP E-2-12
Portal Monitor Set-Up and Procedure
IP E-2-13
B8c~raa 5UrYCYJ? 4+- be4d-e As.luX -J or.-A" C&Jh.
lrlD-l
(SOP) for Shelter Operations
E. American Red Cross Standard Operating Procedures
For this exercise it will be assumed that:
plant which has resulted in
An accident has occurred at the WNP-2 nuclear power
has been declared.
the release of radioactive material. A "General Emergency"
Section I of the WNP-2 EPZ is being evacuated.
Section 1 at the time of
There are approximately 2000 residents and workers in
the emergency.
4.
Extent of Play and Limitations:
any other agencies than; Franklin
The demonstration shall not involve the activation of
Chapter of the American Red Cross,
County Emergency Management, Benton-Franklin
Fire Department (selected
Franklin County Fire Protection District #l/Connell
(OPRT), Tn-City Amateur
personnel), Organization of Radiation Protection Technicians #J-51 (selected
District
Radio Club (selected personnel), North Franklin School
Center officers and
Correctional
Ridge
Coyote
personnel), specific DOH personnel,
inmates and individual volunteers.
will not be demonstrated as part of
The "Stand By" portions of the pertinent procedures
shall be identified prior to the
this exercise. The personnel involved with this exercise
be pre-staged at the Franklin
date of the exercise. Volunteer radiation monitors shall
County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
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4.
Extent of Play and Limitations (Continued):
to the EWAC
EWAC personnel responding from the Connell vicinity will report
FEMA evaluators are in position, the
location. Upon receiving notification that the
with the Controller informing the
evaluated portion of the exercise will begin
to initiate the Alert and Notification
operations/Support Coordinator at the EOC
sequence for the EWAC coordinator.
and Administrative Assistant
The EWAC Coordinator, EWAC Assistant Coordinator,
Upon receiving notification to
will be pre-staged at the Connell High School Office.
will inform the Assistant
activate the EWAC from the EOC, the EWAC Coordinator
to begin notifying the EWAC staff.
EWAC Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Coyote Ridge Corrections Center
The Set-Up crew and Corrections Officers from
They will respondfrom CRCC
(CRCC) will be identified prior to the drill.
at the Franklin County EOC and will be
DOH EWAC personnel will be pre-staged
from the DOH Controller.
dispatched to Connell upon receiving notification
contamination information as
The DOH Controller will provide simulated radiological
and individuals needing to be
needed during the course of the exercise. Vehicles
exercise date. The Franklin County REP
decontaminated will be identified prior to the
or designee will develop radiological
Coordinator and the DOH REP Program Manager
date. This information is included as
information and data sheets prior to the exercise
partof this exercisepackage.
and decontaminate vehicles;four (4)
For purposes of demonstrating the ability to monitor
will be an "Emergencv Worker"
vehicles will be monitoredand of these, one vehicle
will also befound to be contaminatedand
vehicle. The "Emergency Worker" vehicle
procedure.
used to demonstrate the vehicle decontamination
not use sirens or exceed posted speed
Emergency Vehicles used in this exercise will
limits.
Any items or materials used to simulate
Radiological contamination will be simulated.
contamination shall be marked "DRILL".
shall be in English and Spanish.
The informational handout provided evacuees
an actual emergency or event requiring
The exercise shall be terminated in the event of
the response of personnel or agencies participating.
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4.
Extent of Play and Limitations (Continued)-:
(REP-14) and Points of Review
Franklin County proposes the following as the Objectives
exercise:
(REP-15) and their attendant limitations for this
- OBJECTIVE
5
POINTS of REVIEW
All Points of Review
(PoR), except 5.3 - 5.7,
5.9 and 5.12.
S18
19
22
5.
All PoR, except 18.16,
and 18.17a
All PoR
All PoR
LIMITATIONS
Tis objective will be limited to
participants on the "hot" side of the
monitoring line. Use of Potassium
Iodide (KI) shall NOT be demonstrated..
Evaluation of PoR 18.24 will be by
interview only.
be by
Evaluation of PoR 19.9 shall
interview and inspection of the facility.
Evaluation of PoR 19.10 shall be by
interview and inspection of the facility
and shelter layout. Evaluation of PoR
19.12 shall be by interview. Evaluation
of PoR 19.13 shall be by interview and
inspection of resource. lists and
agreements.,
Evaluation of PoR 22.20 shall be by
interview.
Timeline:
Local Elapsed
Time Time
0800
00:00
Evaluators in place. Controller provides activation message.
00:20
arriveat EWA C
approximate time Connell areaparticipants
00:50
Pasco
Approximate time participants arrive at EWACfrom
01:30
established
Approximate time contamination control areas
01:50
Approximate time EWAC declared operational
1000 02:00
Evacuees arrive at EWAC
1145
03:45
Approximate time exercise is terminated
1200
04:00
meal
After Action Review and comments during noon
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6.
Attachments:
The following documents are attached:
ESF-IO.C of the
A. Previously listed Implementing Procedures (IP's) from
Franklin County CEMP.
Emergency Plan and
B. Pertinent procedures from the DOH "Radiological
Procedures" (dated 12/98)
C. Radiological Controller data
7.
Additional Information:
REP Coordinator (509)
If additional information is required please call: Tom Rogers,
545-3546.
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4.
Franklin County, MS-1 Medical Drill and other drills, June 14-16, 2000.
The extent-of-play agreements on the following pages were submitted by Franklin
County in preparation for the MS-i Drill and other drills conducted June 14-16,
2000. FEMA Region X's April 5, 2000, approval letter is also included. The drills
are considered out-of-sequence demonstrations of REP biennial exercise
requirements for the Columbia Generating Station. The extent-of-play agreement
includes any significant modification or change in the level of demonstration of the
applicable exercise objectives listed in Subsection A of this appendix.
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Agency
r ederal Emergency Management
X
Region
130 228th Street, Southwest
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
April 5, 2000
John R. Scheer, Director
Franklin County Emergency Management
502 Boeing Street
Pasco, WA 99301
Dear Mr. Scheer:
of WNP-2 Exercise
We have reviewed your proposals for out of sequence demonstrations
limitations,
objectives,
exercise
requirements during the week of June 12-16, 2000. The proposed
acceptable as submitted in
extent-of-play, timeline, Implementing Procedures, and other materials are
your request letters for the following demonstrations:
Center and Pasco
* June 14, 2000, Medical Services (MS-I) Drill for Our Lady of Lourdes Health 2000.
Fire Department (Objectives 5, 20& 21), per your request letter of February 25,
EOC (Objective 2),
June 15, 2000, Back-up electrical power capability for the Franklin CountyJanuary 20, 2000.
per request letter of
in conjunction with the USDOE Hanford Site Exercise,
(Objective 30), in
June 15, 2000, 24-Hour Staffing capability for the Franklin County EOC
20, 2000.
January
of
letter
conjunction with the USDOE Hanford Site Exercise, per request
Drill for the
June 12-16, 2000, between 6:00 PM and 4:00 AM, Unannounced and Off-Hours
Franklin County EOC and Franklin County/Pasco Dispatch (Objectives 32 & 33); per request
letter of February 7, 2000.
are necessary
If revisions of any of the Implementing Procedures to be used in these demonstrations
as it is
as a result of our recent Plan review, please let us know. We will accept them late, as long
within reason.
for the Medical Drill
Frank Bold, Argonne National Laboratory, will be the Evaluation Team Leader
demonstration of Objective 2 and
and Eleanor Castle and I will assist. Eleanor will also evaluate the
Exercise. As the evaluator for the
30 activities, in conjunction with the US DOE Hanford Site
with Tom Rogers, who, I
Unannounced and Off-Hours Drill, I will coordinate the final schedule
understand, is your trusted agent and controller for that demonstration.
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at 425-487-4743 or Eleanor Castle at 425-487-4697.
If you have any questions, please contact me
us at the Richland
or details to discuss, feel free.to contact
Should there be any last minute questions
Red Lion, 946-7611.
Sincerely,
Lary .Moore, Chairman
Regional Assistance Committee
Mike Mills, EFSEC
Tom Andrews, NRC R.V
Quinn/Mauldin, PT.ýCR-RP
Region X RRAC Members
cc: Susan May, WA DOH/DRP
Mary Alice Peterson, WA EM.
Mark Henry, WA DOH/DRP
Fred Kyauss, Energy Northwest
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FRANKLIN COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
502 Boeing Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 545-3546
Fax: (509) 545-2139
January 20, 2999
Mr. Larry Moore
FEMA Region X
Federal Regional Center
130 228• St SW
Bothell, WA 98021-7996
Dea
Staffing exercise
This letter is to confirm the date for the evaluated demonstration of a 24-Hour
on June 15, 2000. FCEM Staff will
involving Franklin County Emergency Operations Center staff
as well.
demonstrate "Back-up Power" for the EOC on this date
will take place in conjunction
This is a demonstration of the Objective listed below. The demonstration
Exercise
(DOE-RL)
with the.2000 annual Department of Energy - Richland Operations
OBJECTIVES:
following Objectives
This evaluation is requested to be limited to demonstrating the
and Criteria from NUREG-0654/FEMA REP-1 and REP-14/15.
OBJECTIVE 2:
Criterion 1, Point of Review: 2.1
LIMITATIONS: No Limitations
30.8
OBJECTIVE 30: Criteria 1 through 3, Points of Review: 30.1 through
LIMITATIONS: Shift change will occur after the highest Emergency
Classification Level (ECL) required by the DOE-RL
Exercise has been declared, and protective actions have
been initiated.
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:o-z
~~'2
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7 ,OQU
.1
DISCUSSION:
being demonstrated or evaluated
In order to minimnize the impact on those objectives
the shift change being demonstrated as
during the course of the DOE-RIL Exercise,
will take place after the highest ECL
required by NURIEG-0654/FEMA REP-]
exercise is declared. The Shift Change will
DOE-RL
the
for
scenario
the
by
required
will fill the ESSENTIAL EOC STAFF
be performed by those individuals who
Emergency Management Director.
POSITIONS identified in IP D-0 Franklin County
the
will take place prior to the beginning of
The demonstration of "Back-Up Power"
sources will be shut off and the EOC will
DOE-RL exercise. All external power
15 minutes.
operate off of the back-up power generator for
please call Tom Rogers at Franklin
If you have comments, questions, or suggestions
County Emergency Management.
Sincerely
John R. Scheer, Director
Franklin County Emergency Management
Attachments:
to Perform Staff Change
List of EOC/JIC/DOE-RL EOC Positions
Management Director
Extract from IP D-O Franklin County Emergency
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5.
State of Oregon
The extent-of-play agreement on the following pages was submitted by OR in
preparation for the Columbia Generating Station Biennial Exercise on September
12 & 13, 2000. FEMA Region X's approval letter of August 14, 2000, is also
included. The extent-of-play agreement includes any significant modification or
change in the level of demonstration of the applicable exercise objectives listed in
Subsection A of this appendix.
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Agency
Federal EmergencyRegionManagement
X
130 228th Street, Southwest
Botheil, WA 98021-9796
August 14,2000
Deanna Henry
Nuclear Emergency Preparedhess Coordinator
Oregon Energy, Nuclear Safety Division
625 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-3742
Generating Station/WNP-2 Exercise
Subject: Objectives and Limitations, 2000 Columbia
Dear Mrs. Henry:
submitted by Doug Huston on behalf of
We have reviewed the exercise objectives and limitations
to be
Generating Station/WNP-2 Biennial Exercise
the Oregon State participants in the Columbia
exercise
the
Our review was based on
held September 12 & 13, 2000 (copy enclosed).
Preparedness (REP) program as stated in 44
requirements of FEMA's Radiological Emergency
FEMA REP-14, Radiological Emergency
CFR 350; NUREG-0654, Rev.1/FEMA REP-1;
FEMA Guidance Memorandum.
Preparedness Exercise Manual; and applicable
Part of
as submitted, with only one minor change.
The objectives and limitations are approved
at the
- Decision Making, needs to be evaluated
Objective 28, Relocation, Re-entiy, and Return
the
all of the technical calculations are done at
since
EOC,
State
the
as
well
as
EOF/MLJDAC,
MUDAC.
it
submitted by Energy Northwest to ensure
We are currently reviewing the scenario package
opportunity to demonstrate all required exercise
provides the participating organizations the
for the
the requirements as the qualifying exercise
objectives and to ensure it will also satisfy
advised.
State's "350" plan approval request. We will keep you
being
identified during the Preparation Drill are
We trust that the demonstration shortfalls
questions
any
have
exercise next month. If you
addressed and we look forward to a successful
regarding this matter, please call me at (425) 487-4743.
Sincerely,
La;rr°.
Moore, Chairman
Regional Radiological Assistance Committee
Enclosure
cc: Myra T. Lee, OR EM
Nick Goevelinger, OR Health Div.
Messersmith/Klauss, Energy Northwest
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Tom Andrews, NRC RIV
Quinn/Mauldin, FEAM PT-CR-RP
Region X RAC Members
Office of Energy
625 Marion St. NE, Suite I
Salem, OR 97301-3742
SPhone: (503) 378-4040
Toll Free: 1-800-221-8035
FAX: (503) 373-7806
www.energy.state.or.us
July 3, 2000
Mr. Larry Moore
FEMA Region X
Federal Regional Center
130 228" St. SW
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
2, 2000, FEMA Letter, L. Moore to
Subject: Response to Scenario Comments of June
D. Huston
Dear M
I
State University (OSU) exercise package.
Thank you for your comments on the Oregon
description.of
a
Oregon Health Division and
have reviewed these comments with the
scenario package are attached.
their'resolution is attached. Four copies of the revised
September 12 and 13 Columbia Generating
The plan of record for the July 25 and 26, and
Resolution of
exercise will be the July 1999 plan.
Station Exercises and the July 27 OSU
other
and
underway, but due to reduced staffing
we
FEMA comments on this plan is
Accordingly,
September.
the end of
commitments will not be complete before
these changes to September 29, 2000.
request an -extension on completion of
for the September 12 and 13 exercise.
Also attached are the revised Oregon Objectives
contact Mr. Douglas Huston at (503)378-4456.
Should you have any questions, please
Sincerely,
Deanna
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Oregon Office of Energy
cc: (w/o attachments)
Eleanor Castle - FEMA Region X
Fred Klauss - Energy Northwest
Nick Goevelinger - Oregon Health Division
JUL 13.20B
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Exercise
WNP-2
2000
12-13,
September
Oregon Scope, Objectives, and Limitations
(6-12-00)
SCOPE
Energy will activate and operate the
n Office of Energy (Oregon Energy) Oregon
September
in Salem in support of Energy Northwest's
(ECC)
Center
Coordination
Emergency
the Joint Information Center (JIG) to
staffto
send
will
Energy
Oregon
the
12-13, 2000 exercise.
in news conferences with the Energy Northwest,
participate
and
releases
news
to
coordinate
Oregon Energy will send technical resources
agencies.
offsite
other
and
State of Washington,
to monitor and assess radiological release
the Emergency Operations Facility (EOF)
Energy will also send a liaison to the Washington
Oregon
Oregon.
of
state
the
for
consequences
joint decisions and actions between the
State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate
two states.
to the Oregon ECC to
eth Division (OHD) - OHD will send representatives
]reon
will send
releases to the environment. OHD
radiological
from
risks
health
determine potential
counties to perform radiological monitoring.
field teams to Morrow and Umatilla
representatives to the Oregon
epartment of Agriculture (0DA - ODA will send
Oregon
for implementing food control measures.
ECC to provide guidance and instructions
ECC and provide
(OEM) - OEM will activate-the
Management
Een
and logistical resources to support Oregon Energy's response.
communication
r
EOF to
provide a technical resource to the
also
will
-OSU
(OSU)
the state
Oregon State University
radiological release consequences for
assessing
and
monitoring
in
Energy
assist Oregon
of Oregon.
to a scheduling
will not participate in this exercise due
Note: Morrow and Umatilla counties.
conflict with the Pendleton Roundup.
December 8, 1999:
July 26, 2000:
the activation and
Morrow and Umatilla counties demonstrated
for FEMA evaluation. Also on
operation of their respective EOCs
demonstrated radiological
December 8, Oregon field teams
as well as Food Control Point
monitoring and sampling activities
activities for FEMA evaluation.
27 for FEMA
Umatilla County will re-demonstrate Objective
evaluation.
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July 27, 2000:
primary laboratory
OSU's Radiation Center activated the state's
for FEMA
analysis
and
and demonstrated sample processing
evaluation.
OBJECTIVES AND LIMITATIONS
Objective 1:
Personnel
Mobilization ofEmergency
Sept. 2000:
for evaluation.
Oregon will demonstrate this objective
facilities and
personnel for both emergency
mobilize
fully
and
alert
to
facilities for
Demonstrate the capability
to activate and staff emergency
capability
the
Demonstrate
field operations.
emergency operations.
Limitations:
EOF will be pre-positiOned in Richland
after
Emergency responders to the JIC and
report to assigned locations one hour
will
Responders
exercise.
the
to
prior
Safety
will be pre-positioned at the Hermiston
members
team
Field
notification.
and Umatilla counties will provide
Center prior to the exercise. Morrow
for
counties demonstrated this objective
communications support only. Both
evaluation December 8, 1999.
Displays, and Work Environment
Objection 2: Facilities- Equipment,
to support
equipment, displays, and other materials
Demonstrate the adequacy of facilities,
emergency operations.
this objective for evaluation.
The Oregon ECC will demonstrate
Sept. 2000:
September 2000 exercise
and Umatilla counties will not participate in the
Morrow
counties
Limitations:
support to the Oregon ECC. Both
communications
provide
to
except
1999.
evaluation in December 8,
demonstrated this objective for
O
Objection 3: Directionand Control
and control emergency operations.
Demonstrate the capability to direct
this objective for evaluation.
Sept. 2000: Oregon will demonstrate
exercise
counties will not participate in the September 2000
counties
Limitations: Morrow and Umatilla
support to the Oregon ECC. Both
except to provide communications
1999.
evaluation in December 8,
demonstrated this objective for
96
Objective 4:
Communieions
at facilities
with all appropriate emergency personnel
Demonstrate the capability to communicate
and in the field.
Sept. 2000:
Limitations:
Objective 5:
evaluation.
Oregon will demonstrate this objective.for
one
backup communications by sending
The Oregon ECC will demonstrate
EOC or the Umatilla County EOC with
ARES message to the Morrow County
2000 exercise. Morrow and Umatilla
verification of receipt in the September
2000 exercise except to provide
counties will not participate in the September Both counties demonstrated this
ECC.
communications support to the Oregon
1999.
8,
objective for evaluation in December
Emergency Worker Exposure Control
to emergency
monitor and control radiation exposure
continuously
to
capability
the
Demonstrate
workers.
Sept. 2000:
maiorls:
for evaluation.
Oregon will demonstrate this objective
responding to
OregoiiField Team members and: Oregon representatives
Swill demonstrate this objective for evaluation.
- Ambient RadiationMonitoring
Objective 6: FieldRadiologicalMonitoring
procedures for determining field radiation
and
equipment
of
use
appropriate
Demonstrate the
measurements.
Sept. 2000:
for evaluation.
Oregon will demonstrate this objective
Limitations:
at the Hermiston Safety Center prior
Field team members will be pre-positioned
to the exercise.
o Objective 7 does not apply to Oregon.
activy
- AirborneRadioiodine andparticulate
Objective 8: FieldRadiologicalMonitoring
monitoring
of airborne
and procedures for the measurement
equipment
of
use
appropriate
the
Demonstrate
radioiodine concentrations.
Sept. 2000:
for evaluation.
Oregon will demonstrate this objective
Limitations:
Herniston Safety Center prior
members will be pre-positioned at the
team
Field
to the exercise.
97
o
Objectives 9-10 do not.apply to Oregon.
Emergency Information
Objective 11: Pubfic Instructions and
the formulation and dissemination of accurate
Demonstrate the capability to coordinate
information and instructions to the public.
Sept. 2000:
Limitations:
for evaluation.
Oregon will demonstrate this objective
in the September 2000 exercise
Morrow and Umatilla counties will not participate
to the Oregon ECC. Both counties
except to provide communications support
in December 8, 1999.
demonstrated this objective for evaluation
Objective 12: Emergency Information - Media
clear, accurate,
the development and dissemination of
coordinate
to
capability
the
Demonstrate
/
and timely information to the news media.
Sept. 2000:
Limitations:
Oregon will demonstrate this objective for evaluation.
in the September 2000 exercise
Morrow and Umatilla counties will not participate
to the Oregon ECC. Both counties
except to provide communications support
in December.8, 1999.
demonstrated this objective for evaluation
Rumor Control
Objective 13: Emergency Information timely
operate rumor control in a coordinated and
Demonstrate the capability to establish and
manner..
Sept. 2000:
Limitations:
for evaluation.
Oregon will demonstrate this objective
in the September 2000 exercise
Morrow and Umatilla counties will not participate
counties
support to the Oregon ECC. Both
except to provide communications
in December 8, 1999.
demonstrated this objective for evaluation
o Objectives 14-22 do not apply to Oregon.
(Federal/Other)- Oregon demonstrated the
* Objective 23 SupplementaryAssistance
cycle in the September 1996 Biennial Exercise.
6-year
this
for
objective
this
for
requirements
for this
Oregon demonstrated the requirements
Sampling
Emergency
Post
Objective 24
8, 1999 WNP-2 Drill.
objective for this 6-year cycle in the December
98
demonstrated th'requirements for this
Objective 25 LaboraY Operations- Oregon
27, 2000.
objective for this 6-yearcycle July
Exposure Pathway- Dose Projection
Objective 26 Ingestion
Making
andProtectiveAction Decision
to
the ingestion pathway and
for
public
the
to
dose
to project
Demonstrate the capability
recommend protective measures.
Sept. 2000:
evaluation.
Oregon will demonstrate this objective for
Linitations:
None.
- ProtectiveAction Implementation
Objective 27 Ingestion Exposure Pathway
pathway.
protective actions for ingestion exposure
implement
to
capability
the
Demonstrate
demonstrate this objective for evaluation.
Sept. 2000: The Oregon ECC will
ECC will be limited to
of this objective by the Oregon actions.
-All field activities will be
Limitations: Demonstration
protective
coordinating the implementation of
and Umatilla counties demonstrated this
simulated. Oregon Health and Morrow
Activities included developing a
objective for evaluation December 8, 1999.
and operating a Food Control Point.
Food Control Boundary and establishing
Objective for evaluation July 26, 2000.
Umatilla County will re-demonstrate this
o Objectives 28-29 do not apply to Oregon.
requirements for
- Oregon demonstrated the
Staffing
24-Hour
* Objective 30 Continuous,
September 1996 Biennial Exercise.
this objective for this 6-year cycle in the
o Objective 31 does not apply to Oregon.
- Oregon demonstrated the requirements for
# Objective 32 UnannouncedExercise or Drill
1998 Biennial Exercise.
this objective for this 6-year cycle in the September
for this
- Oregon demonstrated the requirements
Drill
or
Exercise
Off-Hours
33
# Objective
September 1998 Biennial Exercise.
objective for this 6-year cycle in the
99
6.
State of Oregon, Laboratory Drill
The extent-of-play agreement on the following pages was submitted by OR in
preparation for the Radiological Laboratory Drill on July 27, 2000. FEMA Region
X's approval letter of June 2, 2000, is also included. The drill is considered an out
of-sequence demonstration of REP biennial exercise requirements for the Columbia
Generating Station. The extent-of-play agreement includes any significant
modification or change in the level of demonstration of the applicable exercise
objectives listed in Subsection A of this appendix.
100
W
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Region X
130 228th Street, Southwest
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
June 2, 2000
Douglas S. Huston
Oregon Office of Energy, Nuclear Safety Division
625 Marion Street NE, Suite I
Salem, OR 97301-3742
FOR WNP-2
Subject: OREGON STATE LABORATORY DRILL
limitations, scenario, procedures, and other
We have reviewed the proposed exercise objectives,
Laboratory Drill scheduled for July 27, 2000.
materials submitted to us for the Oregon State
be addressed. In addition, a number of suggested
Following are four areas of concern that need to
The revised drill materials and Laboratory
changes in the Laboratory procedures are enclosed.
as possible, but not later than June 21, 2000.
Procedures need to be forwarded to us as soon
is
specific sample (potato) to be analyzed. This
1. The scenario package identifies only one
sample
the
2000, to Deanna Henry,
not adequate. As stated in my letter of August 26,
crops, milk, meat, poultry, water, and
types demonstrated should include "vegetation, food
be considered optional, the other types
animal feeds." While meat, poultry, and fish could addition, a soil sample should be
of samples listed for demonstration are not. In
demonstrated.
samples received will not have contamination
2. As written, the scenario indicates that all
Although we agree that no spiked
present and all sample survey results will be "as read."
initial sample batches should have
samples are to be used in the drill, some samples in the
background. This is needed in order
exposure rate indications (by controller' inject) above
but not necessarily exceeding, the 1
to challenge the sample receipt protocol, i.e., close to,
be from the surface vegetation or soil
mR/h criteria. These "contaminated" samples should
limit, this would also require some
categories. If the sample does not exceed the I mR/h
the counting area. If the arriving sample
additional data for the appropriate sample type in
not be processed, so no additional
exceeded the 1 mR/h criteria, the sample should
counting data would be needed.
sample receipt protocols. All arriving samples
3. As written, the scenario does not test the field sample form. The sampling procedures
should be accompanied by the appropriate
come from State field teams or federal
seem to indicate that "hot" samples would only
food control point "cold" storage sites
sampling teams, whereas, samples arriving from
do not indicate that samples are taken
should have the "as read" readings. The procedures
it would seem likely that samples could
from shipments sent to the "hot storage" sites, but
be taken from these "hot storage" locations.
101
Page 2 of 2
in
be prepared to set the sample processing priority
4. The Oregon ECC Control Cell should
in the plan.
accordance with the existing recommendations
call
our comments and recommendations, please
regarding
concerns
or
questions
any
have
If you
put you
questions that I am unable to address, I will
who
me at (425) 487-4743. If you have technical
Laboratory
Engineering and Environmental
in contact with the staff at Idaho National
assisted us with the review.
Sincerely,
Larry E. Moore, Chairman
Regional Radiological Assistance Committee
Enclosure
cc:
Nick Goevelinger, OHD
Fred Klauss, Energy Northwest
Quinn/Mauldin, FEMA Hqs PT-CR-RP
Tom Andrews, NRC RIV
Salmonson/Gibeault, INEEL
102
Enclosure, Page I of 4
June 2,2000
Radiation Center Procedures, Rev 1, 04/27/00
FEMA Comments of the Oregon State University
General Comment
facility, it is difficult to determine if a specific
Without knowledge of the physical layout of the laboratory
are limited to the content of the
comments
effectively implemented. So, our
portion of the procedures can be
procedures.
sample
that should be considered for sample receipt,
things
of
kinds
the
contain
subsection
procedures
to
In general, the
is not very procedure-like, with respect
format, however,
preparation and sample counting. The
numbering and the lack of page numbers.
Review
Item #
Location
Section 1,
Survey
procedures,
item 2
2.
Section I,
Sample
Receipt
Comment
not read out in units of
The instrument used for the radiation survey does occurs in three places
mrem/hr. The correct units should be mR/h. This
in this paragraph.
records. All
This section is totally silent with respect to chain-of-custody
What happens to
type of form.
samples that are received should have this
receiving area? Chain-of
the
at
arrives
these forms when the sample
the sample was transferred
Custody documents should include the time
who controlled and
individuals
the
and the name and signatures of
released custody of the samples.
3.
4.
Section 1,
Sample
Receipt
Section 2.a;
preliminary
Measures
5.
Section 2.a,
Procedure
Center Laboratory (RCL)
The Oregon State University (OSU) Radiation radiation surveys of the
procedures allow three or more hours to perform
likely be collected by the
samples received. The samples received will
procedures do not
Oregon Field Teams. The Oregon Health Division
contamination surveys
direct field team members to perform radiologicalassure that its facilities
To
transport.
of environmental samples prior to
contamination surveys should
do not become contaminated, radiation and
received at the OSU RCL.
are
be performned immediately when samples
by the Oregon
transported
Also, the environmental samples may be
to address
needs
Highway Patrol or by other means. The procedurevehicle to return to
the
contamination surveys of the vehicle to allow
established for these vehicle
normal use. Contamination limits need to be
(direct radiation or
release surveys as well as the laboratory entry
contamination) limits for samples.
sample preparation area. Are
The thirty items listed are necessary for the
a designated kit that
these. items always in the laboratory? Is there
stored within the
contains these items? Where are these items
laboratory?
whether or not a sample preparation
The eight items listed do not indicate
preparation area. The
hood (fume hood) is available in the sample
control.
sample preparation hood is useful for contamination
103
Review
Item #
6.
Section 2,
General
7.
Section 2.b,
Procedure Step
7 & Step 11.
8.
Section 2.c,
Procedure Step
7 & Step I.
9.
Section 2.d,
procedure Step
7 & Step 10.
10.
Section 2.e,
procedure Step
9 & Siep 13.
N1.
Section 2.g,
Procedure
12.
Section 3 ,
Sample
Analysis,
procedure,
Step 4.c.
13.
Comment
Comment
Location
3
Section ,
Sample
Analysis,
General
control limits for
The OSU RCL procedures do not specify contamination
F, state that an
Tab
Procedures,
people or equipment. The Oregon Health
when radiation levels on any
individual will be considered contaminated
minute (cpm). OSU has posted
part of the person exceed "100counts per
the internet. According to that
an older version of its safety manual on
to be 500 cpm. The OSU
manual, the RCL contamination limit appears
contamination control criteria.
RCL procedures do not reference any
limits for facilities or equipment.
They also do not address contamination
in the
The contamination limits need to be specified sbmewhere
for
criterion
tests
wipe
laboratory procedures. What is the
contamination criteria?
'contamination? What are the direct frisk
somewhere in the
The contamination limits need to be specified
criterion for
tests
wipe
laboratory procedures. What is the
criteria?
contamination
contamination? What are the direct frisk
somewhere in the
The contamination limits need to be specified
tests criterion for
laboratory procedures. What is the wipe
contamination criteria?
contamination? What are the direct frisk
somewhere in the
The contamination limits need to be specified
tests criteria for contamination?
laboratory procedures. What is the wipecriteria?
contamination
What are the direct frisk
top and floor absorbent paper and
Steps I and 3 call for removing counter
radiation material drum, without
putting the absorbent paper in a yellow
If the absorbent paper was
having performed any contamination surveys.
would not be a need to
surveyed and determined to be clean, there
waste, which should be a
dispose of the absorbent paper as radioactive
significant cost savings.
sample seems long with respect
The 1200 second live time count of the
concentrations. The sample
to the FDA derived intervention level (DIL) to the required minimum
count time should be optimized in relationship
response.
level of detection necessary for emergency
strontium analysis. Are there
The procedures are silent with respect to
procedures? Is there a
any beta counting equipment or wet chemistry
for these procedures, if they
quality assurance/quality control process
exist?
were identified
to the Laboratory Procedures. These
related
issues
and
comments
and Evaluation
Following are additional
Emergency Response Plan Review
WNP-2/Hanford
Oregon
completed
2
and during the December
during the recently
Criteria ( letter: gig-0 -00, May 3, 2000),
against Planning Standards and Evaluation Moore to Ms. Meggs [Henry], dated January 12, 2000; Plan Issues
1999, Oregon Ingestion Drill (letter: Larry
Drill, 12/8/99).
Identified at the WNP-2 Ingestion
104
Page 3 of 4
do not
Oregon Health Division procedures
inadequate.
are
No1: he haifllofCustody procedures
Issu
Teamod
and for chain-ofCUtY TheField Maeacasuremen d ta usTody
provide adequate direction for labeling samples
ilhaeahain-of-cu
sampl
each
h
stating that
mention chain-of-custOdY
include-.an example of the chai-fcsoytg h
Standard operating Guidelines
not
did
review
for
provided
tagattchd t it Te plan
The sampelgiiomssoni the
address chain-of-custodY. documents
not
does
B-4
should include the time
Table
in
shown
Chain-of-custody
sape formrcdrs
names.
any
include
not
do
custody Of
OSUm RC
the individuals who controlled and released
of
adteneadsiaurs
Saml was trocserured
the sample.
References
1.8.
Oregon Plan Review, Plan Element
Issue
the WNP-2 ingestion Drill, 12/8/99;
at
Identified
Issues
Plan
Larry Moore letter;
*FEMA
No. 2
12., J.1I1.; Demonstrtion Criterion
H.
1.8.,
NUR.EG
24,
RiEP- 14, Objective
procedures allow three.
RCL
the
control procedures. The OSU
samples are received from
The
Issue No.2: inadequate contamination
received.
samples
the
of
surveys
team members to perform.
or more hours to perform radiation
procedures do not direct field
its
Division
Health
Oregon
to transport. *To assure that
prior
Oregon Field Teams.
samples
environmental
surveys of
immediately when
radiological contamination
surveys should be performed
radiation
contaminated,
facilities do not become
OSU RCL.
samples are received at the
References:
Element 1.8.
Issue
* Oregon Plan Review, Plan
WNP-2 ingestion Drill, 12/8/99;
the
at
Identified
Issues
Larry Moore letter; Plan
No. I
J. 11 .; Demonstration Criterion
C.3.,
NUREG
25,
2
* FEMA REP- 14, Objective
K.5.a., b.; Demnonstration~ Criterion'No.
NIJRBG
22,
Objective
* FEMA REP-14,
for people or
contamination control limits
specify
not
do
procedures
considered
Issue No.3: The OSIU RCLProcedures, Tab F, states that an individual will be
Health
per minute (CPM).
equipment. Oregon
of the person exceed 100 counts to that manual, the
part
aniy
on
levels
internet. According
contamin~ated when radiation
of its safety manual on the
version
do not reference any
older
an
posted
has
OSU
The OSU RCL procedures
cpm.
500
be
to
appears
for facilities and
RCL contamination limit
address contamination limits
not
do
also
They
control criteria
contamination
equlipmen t.
References:
K.5.a.
Oregon Plan Review, Plan Element
No..2
"*
K.5..a., b.; Demonstration Criterion
NUR.EG
22,
Objective
FEMA REP-14,
"*
counting times? The
required and applicable
activities
detectable
minimum
procedures do not mention
issue No. 5: What are the
20 minutes, however, the
for
counted
be
will
samples
and minimum detectable
RCL procedures state that all
should relate counting time
procedures
The
are.
criteria
show that their sampling
what their minimum detection
differently, the labs should
Stated
levels.
intervention
activity to the new FDA derived
the worst case isotope.
detecting
of
procedures are capable
*References:
*FEMA
Criterion No. 2
C.3, 3.11.; Demonstration
NUREG
25,
Objective
14,
REP105
Page 4 of 4
geometries for environmental samples?
Issue No. 6: Has the laboratory instituted standard calibration
Soil and other
samples are counted in 450 ml Marinelli beakers.
The RCL procedures state that milk and water
been calibrated for these
containers. Have the RCL instruments
cheese
cottage
in
counted
are
solid samples
should be clear on this issue.
sample configurations. The procedures
References:
.I1
FEMA REP-14, Objective 25, NUREG C.3.,
FEMA REP-14, Objective 25, NUREG C.3., J.11
*
Demonstration Criteria No. I
Demonstration Criteria No. 2
The procedures
include floor plan and facility set-up graphics.
not
do
procedure
RCL
radioactive
The
7:
receive
No.
to
up
Issue
be set
facility that shows how the facility will
the
of
plan
floor
simple
a
include
should
samples.
References:
3.11
FEMA REP-14, Objective 25, NUREG C.3.,
Demonstration Criteria No. I
will be
samples and contamination control materials
should
materials
Issue. No. 8: The procedures state that unused
Excess
practice could be expensive and unnecessary.
disposed of as radioactive waste. This
disposed of accordingly.
be surveyed for contamination and
References:
by lab workers. The
specify the type of dosimetry worn
not
do
procedures
RCL
The
9:
with dosimeters. The
Issue No.
who receive the samples are equipped
Monitors
Radiation
the
that
mentions
procedure
the dosimetry worn by the RCL
of dosimetry is worn, and it is silent on
type
what
describe
not
does
as a minimum, wear a TLD.
procedure
working in counting laboratories should,
personnel
REP-14,
to
According
analysts.
References:
K.3.a.
FEMA REP-14, Objective 5, NUREG H. 10.,
Demonstration Criterion No. I
operability and response
not describe the portable instrument with a GM pancake type
Issue No. 8: The RCL procedures do
performed
contamination surveys are
checks. The RCL procedures mention that
and model (or equivalent).
procedures do not state the manufacturer
probe, contamination survey meter. The
response checks and operability checks.
They also do not describe !he instrument
References:
K.5.a., b.; Demonstration Criterion No. I
FEMA REP-14, Objective 22, NUREG H. 10.,
beta analysis
of the laboratory? Does the lab have
capabilities
analytical
the
are
What
issue No. 8:
capabilities?
References:
3.11; Demonstration Criterion No. I
FEMA REP-14, Objective 25, NUREG C.3,
106
Office of Energy
625 Marion St. NE, Suite I
Salem, OR 97301-3742
Phone: (503) 378-4040
Toll Free: 1-800-221-8035
john A. Kuhaber, M.D., Governor
FAX: {503) 373-7806
www.energy.state.or.us
July 3,2000
Mr. Larry Moore
FEMA Region X
Federal Regional Center
130 2 2 8'bSt. SW
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
to
of June 2, 2000, FEMA Letter, L. Moore
Subject: Response to Scenario Comments
D. Huston
Dear
State University (OSU) exercise package. I
Thank you for your comments on the Oregon
Health Division and a description of
have reviewed these comments with the Oregonrevised scenario package are attached.
their resolution is attached. Four copies of the
September 12 and 13 Columbia Generating
The plan of record for the July 25 and 26, and
will be the July 1999 plan. Resolution of
Station Exercises and the July 27 OSU exercise
but due to reduced staffing and other
FEMA comments on this plan is underway,
the end of September. Accordingly, we
commitments will not be complete before
29, 2000.
changes to September
request an extension on completion of these
for the September 12 and 13 exercise.
Also attached are the revised Oregon Objectives
Mr. Douglas Huston at (503)378-4456.
Should you have any questions, please contact
Sincerely,
Deanna let'y
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Oregon Office of Energy
cc: (w/o attachments)
Eleanor Castle - FEMA Region X
Fred Klauss - Energy Northwest
Nick Goevelinger - Oregon Health Division
RECCTIVK!'D'
JUL 13
107
Comments
Oregon Office of Energy Response to FEMA Scenario
Page I of 2.
specific sample (potato) to be
1. Scenario comment 1: The scenario identifies only one
to Deanna
[sic] mnU11,
2000cr•opS,
August 26,food
letter of
'eeiton,
As stated in my
include
adequate.
not
is
d~uaun~Li~~d-shouLd
This
ype•
analyzed.
IkiL•~ny
and fish could be
meat, poultry, water, and animal feeds." While meat, poultry
for demonstration are not. In
considered optional, the other types of samples listed
addition, a soil sample should be demonstrated.
a soil sample, a vegetation
Response: The scenario planned to count four samples:
the food crop sample (potato) will
sample, a food crop sample and a water sample. Only
added to the scenario plan to
be contaminated. A "Scenario Overview" section has been
make this more clear.
indicates that all samples received will
2. Scenario Comment 2: As written, the scenario
results will be "as read." Although
not have contamination present and all sample survey
drill, some samples in the initial
we agree that no spiked samples are to be used in the
(by controller inject) above
sample batches should have exposure rate indications
sample receipt protocol, i.e., close
background. This is needed in order to challenge the
"contaminated" samples
to but not necessarily exceeding the I mR/h criteria. These
If the sample does not exceed
should be from the surface vegetation or soil categories.
for the appropriate sample type in the
the I mR/h, this would require some additional data
criteria, the sample should not
counting area. If the arriving sample exceeded the 1 mR/h
needed.
be processed, so no additional counting data would be
one sample with an external
Response: The scenario has been revised to include
radiation level approaching I mRem/h.
does not test the sample receipt protocols.
3. Scenario Comment 3: As written, the scenario
field sample form. The
All arriving samples should be accompanied by the appropriate
only come from State
sampling procedures seem to indicate that "hot" samples would
samples arriving from food control point
field teams or federal sampling teams, whereas,
The procedures do not indicate
readings.
"cold" storage sites should have the "as read"
sites, but it would seem
that samples are taken from shipments sent to the "hot storage"
storage" locations.
likely that samples could be taken from these "hot
Center Lab will be accompanied
Response: All samples arriving at the OSU Radiation
indicate that this comment
by a field sample form. Conversations with FEMA reviewers
addressed in the
being
are
also refers to chain-of-custody concerns. These concerns
received FEMA Review and
revision of the Oregon Plan in response to the recently
are indifferent to the point of
Evaluation. The OSU Radiation Center Lab procedures
of sample, such as milk, or
origin of the samples. They deal with counting a type
:'hot" or "cold" samples
vegetation or meat and make no assumptions as to where
originated.
108
Comments
Oregon Office of Energy Response to FEMA Scenario
Page 2 of 2..
Control Cell should be prepared to set the
4. Scenario Comment 4: The Oregon ECC
existing recommendations in the plan.
sample processing priority in accordance with the
require the Oregon ECC Control Cell to
Response: The drill scenario has been revised to
recommendations in the plan.
set a sampling priority in accordance with the existing
109
Rev. 1 7/5/00
2000
Oregon State University Laboratory Exercise
Table of Contents
2
Scenario Overview**
3
Objectives and Limitations
4
5
7
8
13
14
Extent of Play
Player Briefing Sheet
Player Information Sheet
Controller Information Sheets**
Timeline**
Controller Injects/Messages**
Attachments
Preparation and Sample Counting
Copies of Oregon State University Sample
Procedures.
to players. Other items may be
release
for
Not
only.
use
controller
**These items are for
during the play of the exercise.
released to players at the appropriate time
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Scenario Overvew
the Columbia Generating Station on
This scenario simulates a core damaging accident at
a
Washington. As a result of this accident,
the Hanford Reservation in southeastern
Oregon and deposition occurs in
plume of radioactive contamination is blown into
portions of Umatilla County.
(OSU) Radiation Center
The sample counting function of the Oregon State University
four samples: potatoes, soil,
of
total
emergency. A
this
to
respond
to
activated
be
will
Lab
exceed the
The potato sample will be simulated to
water and vegetation will be counted.
The vegetation sample will be simulated to
Derived Intervention Level for Ruthenium. the 1 mRem/h limit. A simulated state
have an external radiation level approaching
police vehicle will deliver the samples.
such as the Oregon Emergency
The response of external emergency organizations
of
via.a control cell manned by Oregon Office
simulated
be
will
Center.(ECC)
Control
pass on to the OSU Radiation Center
Energy personnel. The ECC control cell will
accordance with the current Oregon Plan.
Laboratory sample analysis priorities in
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Objectives and Limitations
Objective 5:
monitor and control radiation exposure to
Demonstrate the capability to continuously
emergency workers.
Limitations:
personnel will be monitored for
1. Oregon State University (OSU) Radiation Center
Center Health Physics Procedures
radiation exposure in accordance with Radiation
(RCIPP) 1 and 34.
for radiation exposure in accordance
2. Controllers and evaluators will be monitored
with RCHPPs I and 34.
Objective 25:
for measuring and analyzing samples.
Demonstrate laboratory operations and procedures
Limitations:
1. No "spiked" samples will be analyzed.
results for recording and reporting
2. Controllers will provide simulated sample
purposes after the samples have been counted.
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Extent of Play
control, and
The laboratory staff will have set up the lab (contamination control, access
communications) prior to the start of the exercise. The Oregon Department of Health
will provide simulated field team samples.
facility EOF. The
A control cell will perform the functions of the State ECC, and the
contacts
control cell will pass on sample analysis priorities to the OSU lab when the lab
him. He will inform the OSU lab that these priorities have been set by the Columbia
Plan.
Generating Station EOF in accordance with Section 6 of the Oregon Emergency
at the
There will be 4 controllers at the OSU lab; one coordinating controller, a controller
at the
sample receipt location, a controller at the sample prep station, and a controller
as
locations
these
counting station.. The coordinating controller will move between
with
necessary to ensure that play is smoothly coordinated and progresses in accordancestate
as
the exercise timeline. The Oregon Office of Energy controllers will also serve
evaluators will
evaluators for this exercise. Federal Emergency Management Agency
also be present for part of the exercise to evaluate the laboratory.
Start of play will be announced by the controllers, and will continue until the evaluators
at each station to
have determined that the evaluation team has observed enough activities
will ensure
controller
adequately evaluate the laboratory's capabilities. The coordinating
they have seen enough.
that both the FEMA and state evaluating teams are satisfied that
time.
The coordinating controller will terminate play at that
play and the
In the event of an actual emergency, the controllers will terminate
emergency will be responded to.
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Player Briefing Sheet
Today is July 27,2000
Supply System's Columbia
In the evening of July 25, the Washington Public Power
The plant declared a General
Generating Station experienced an emergency shutdown.
reactor core suffered
Emergency when protection systems failed to operate properly. The
to the environment from the
severe damage and radioactive material was released
before it was
containment The release was in progress for a little over 2 hours
at this time.
terminated. The plant has been returned to a safe condition
Oregon and
The prevailing winds carried the plume of radioactive material into
Field teams are in this
significant deposition is suspected in parts of Umatilla County.
area now, taking samples to confirm these suspicions.
was notified to set up to count
The Oregon State University Radiation Laboratory
environmental samples the evening of July 25, 2000.
Meteorological Data at the time of the release:
Temperature - 800
Wind speed - 20 mph
Wind direction - NNW to SSE ( 3500 - 1650)
Stability Class - E
Precipitation - none
meteorological Data currently:
Temperature - 840
Wind speed- 4 mph
Wind direction - W to E (265
Stability Class - C
Precipitation - None
85)
the movement of contaminated food
A food control area has been established to prevent
crops out of the area.
Its boundaries are:
Interstate 82 bridge to the
Northern Boundary - The Columbia River from the of Echo, Oregon.
intersection of the River and a line directly north out
to the intersection with
Western Boundary'- Interstate 82 from the Columbia River,
Interstate 84.
Interstate 82 to a line
Southern Boundary - Interstate 84 from the intersection with
directly north from the town of Echo, Oregon.
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Echo, Oregon to it's
Eastern Boundary - A line directly north from the town of
intersection with the Columbia River.
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Player Information Sheet
ECC Control Cell Number - (503)378-3187
BCC Control Cell Fax Number - (503)378-6457
Badges:
Red - Controller/Evaluator
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Controller Information Sheet
(Control Cell)
Center Lab calls asking for sample
When the Oregon State University (OSU) Radiation
Generating Station Emergency
analysis priorities, inform them that the Columbia
samples are to be counted in the
Operations Facility (EOF) has determined that the
following order:
Food Samples,
Crop Samples,
Surface Water Samples,
Vegetation Samples,
Soil Samples.
radiation, level associated with the
The OSU lab may call to inform the ECC of a high
lab's response to a sample with a
vegetation sample. The intent here is to test the
Once the appropriate counting
radiation level approaching the countability limit.
or observed at the lab, OSU personnel will
adjustments/precautions have been discussed
readings and sample count results
be informed that the sample has background radiation
vegetation sample count results that don't
will be as read. Thus, you may also receive
This potential inconsistency is an expected
support a high radiation level for this sample.
artifact of the exercise.
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Controller Information Sheet
(Sample Receipt Area)
simulated field team samples. No
The Oregon Department of Health will provide
external contamination will be found on any of the samples.
receipt will be as found. External radiation
Area radiation readings taken prior to sample
the exception of the vegetation sample.
readings on the samples will be as found with
radiation level, provide the sample
When the vegetation sample is surveyed for general
1.
receipt area personnel with Controller Inject
Controller unless worker health
Play will continue until terminated by the Coordinating
occurs, terminate play, take the
and safety becomes an issue in your area. If this
and safety conditions and inform the
necessary actions to restore worker health
Coordinating Controller as soon as safely possible.
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Controller Information Sheet
(Sample Prep Area)
Sample
on any of the samples arriving from the
No external contamination will be found
Receipt Area.
work for practices and techniques that
Pay particular attention to the sample preparation
as
outside the sample packages. Note these
could cause spread of contamination
to discuss them at this time.
comments, but do not interrupt play
the
on the sample packages to be sent to
No external contamination will be found and equipment
counting station, or on laboratory surfaces
If the vegetation
to sample receipt will be as found.
prior
taken
readings
radiation
Area
level suivey is performed on this sample,
sample is processed and a general radiation with Controller Inject 2. If a radiation
provide the sample preparation area personnel
provide the sample prep area personnel
survey is done on the sample after preparation,
with Controller Inject 3.
saved for future counting.
Excess sample material will not be
health
Coordinating Controller unless worker
the
by
terminated
until
continue
Play will
necessary
If this occurs, terminate play, take the
and safety is jeopardized in your area.
safety conditions and inform the Coordinating
actions to restore worker health and
Controller as soon as safely possible.
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Controller Information Sheet
(Sample Counting Area)
the Sample
No external contamination will be found on any of the samples arriving from
Prep Area.
Pay particular attention to the sample counting work for practices and techniques that
as
could cause spread of contamination outside the sample packages. Note these
comments, but do not interrupt play to discuss them at this time.
The vegetation sample may arrive with simulated high general radiation levels. If this is
the case, once the appropriate counting adjustments for this condition are either discussed
or observed, provide the counting station with Controller Inject 5. If the vegetation
sample arrives indicating normal radiation levels, allow the count to proceed, normally.
Allow the sample count for all other samples to proceed normally until the results are
received. All samples will be as read except for the potato sample. When that sample is
counted, provide the sample analysis technician with Controller Inject 4. This inject will
contain simulated data that should replace the actual values counted for the nuclides
values
listed on the inject. The combination of Ruthenium-103 and Ruthenium-106
exceed the Derived Intervention Limits (DILs) value for these nuclides.
Play will continue until terminated by the Coordinating Controller unless worker health
necessary
and safety is jeopardized in your area. If this occurs, terminate play, take the
Coordinating
the
actions to restore worker health and safety conditions and inform
Controller as soon as safely possible.
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Controller Information Sheet
(Coordinating Controller)
have them inform their players.
Commence play by informing the various controllers and
but do not artificially
Ensure play proceeds roughly as laid out in the Exercise Timeline,
absolutely necessary.
unless
adjust player activities just to keep the exercise on schedule
inform the other controllers before
If an inject is needed to adjust player activities,
making the inject if prior
making the inject if possible, but as soon as possible after
notification is not possible.
high general radiation level. This is to
The vegetation sample will be simulated to havena
radiation level approaches the
test the lab's ability to respond to a sample whose
is
expected that when the high radiation level
lnmRem/h limit but does not exceed it. It is
ECC
be notified. The SHIP might notify the
noted, the Senior Health Physicist (SHP) will
might decide not to count the sample due
of this high radiation level sample. He/she also
to count the sample, have him discuss
to its high radiation level. If the SHP decides not
he would,take if the sample were to
what sample counting adjustments and precautions
levels on the vegetation sample are
be counted, and then tell him to assume the radiation
counting. If he decides to count the
as read and to proceed with the preparation and
sample, let play proceed as outlined.
completed and the evaluators are
Terminate play after all exercise activities have been
player performance. Terminate
satisfied that they have seen enough to adequately assess
having them inform their players.
play by informing the various controllers and
of an actual emergency situation, or in
Play must be terminated immediately in the event
during the exercise. Individual
the event that worker health and safety is jeopardized
feel worker health and safety is in
controllers can terminate play at any point if they
jeopardy.
meet with the individual controllers to
Once play is terminated at the end of the exercise,
exercise de-brief.
discuss their observations and prepare for the
with the controllers is complete and the
Hold the exercise de-brief once the meeting
players are free to meet.
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Exercise Timeline
Real Time
Exercise Time
Event
08:15
-0:45
Controller Briefing
08:30
-0:30
Player Briefing
09:00
0:00
Commence Play/FEMA Evaluators Arrive
Batch 1 Samples Arrive
Batch 2 Samples Arrive
Batch 3 Samples Arrive
10:00
1:00
To be determined by
Coordinating Controller.
Batch 4 Samples Arrive
Termination of Play
Exercise De-Brief
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Controller Injects
(Sample Receipt Area)
Inject 1:
850 microRem/h.
The external radiation level of the vegetation sample reads
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Controller Injects
(Sample Prep. Area)
Inject 2 :
level of the
If the vegetation sample arrives indicating high radiation levels, the radiation
vegetation sample, before preparation, reads 850 microRem/h.
Inject 3 :
level ofthe
If the vegetation sample arrives indicating high radiation levels, the radiation
prepared sample reads 425 microRem/h.
(Note: Inject 3 assumes that about half the vegetation sample is prepared for counting.
of the
The controller may scale this reading as he sees fit depending on his perception
volume of the initial sample prepared for counting)
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Controller Injects
(Sample Analysis Area)
Inject 4:
as read values for these
For the potato sample, the following values should replace the
nuclides: (units are in pCi/kg)
1-131
Cs-134 + 137
Ru-103
Ru-106
K-40
4700
33,000
183,000
52,000
23,600
Inject 5:
high radiation
If the vegetation sample arrives at the counting station with a reported
this condition are either
level, and once the appropriate counting adjustments for
that the vegetation sample
discussed or observed, inform the counting station technician
appropriately. Sample count
radiation readings are background and to count the sample
results will be as read.
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APPENDIX 4
EXERCISE SCENARIO
This appendix contains a summary of the simulated sequence of events - Exercise Scenario
which was used as the basis for invoking emergency response actions by OROs in the Columbia
Generating Station exercise on September 12 & 13, 2000.
This exercise scenario was submitted by the State of Washington and Washington Public Power
Supply System and approved, following revision, by FEMA Region X on September 8, 2000.
The scenario was implemented with a computerized simulator, which provided "live" plant data to
the Columbia Generating Station Control Room. Exercise activities for the offsite organizations
were initiated by the standard procedural notification methods. Exercise controllers with the field
Monitoring Teams and at key offsite locations injected pre-scripted information at the appropriate
times, Control cells used pre-scripted messages to simulate the media and concerned citizens.
Predetermined weather conditions were used for the exercise. The temperature is assumed to be
780 F and winds are from the northwest at 4 mph. It is a clear morning with no precipitation in the
forecast. The plant is considered to be operating at 100%.
SCENARIO SUMMARY - DAY 1
0710
Exercise begins.
0730
An earthquake occurs near the power plant.
0740
An ALERT is declared due to an earthquake alarm (EAL 8.4.A. 1).
0750
State, County, and DOE 24-hour communications centers begin notification of response
organizations.
0815
Responders begin arriving and activating emergency facilities.
0830
Offsite emergency facilities are fully operational.
0920
A SITE AREA EMERGENCY is declared due to exceeding a reactor protection system
setpoint coupled with failure of the reactor to completely shut down to below 5% power
(EAL 2.2.S. 1).
1015
A GENERAL EMERGENCY is declared due to loss of two fission product barriers with a
potential loss of the third (EAL 2.1.g.2, 9.1.G.2).
1035
A radiological release to the environment begins. Winds carry the plume northwest toward
Franklin County. Field Teams from Columbia Generating Station, DOE, and Washington
State get involved in tracking and assessing the plume.
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1115
Public protective action decision-making and implementation occurs at the County(s).
1210
The release of radiation is stopped by actions taken at the plant. Field teams verify and
take samples to determine if contamination is present offsite.
1245
Begin transition into recovery at the power plant.
1330
The evaluated exercise is terminated. Critique sessions are conducted.
1500
All exercise documentation is gathered. Emergency facilities and equipment are restored
to standby conditions.
1515- Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center (FRMAC) Team is briefed on
1630 the status at the end of the Plume Phase in preparation for Ingestion Phase activities.
SCENARIO SUMMARY - DAY 2
0800
Demonstrated shift change, Washington Department of Health.
0830
EOF Briefing delivered by state health liaison. Controller input includes:
"* Final PARs/CNF for day one.
"* QEDPS2 printout for day one.
"* EDPS projection.
"* Air space closure form for day one.
"* Date points placed on ten-mile EPZ amp for day one and overnight activities.
0845
Initial return PAR activities begin.
1030
County and State briefings for ingestion phase activities at EOCs.
1100
Initial return PAR package completed and faxed to offsites. EOF briefing delivered by
state health.
1115
Crash call initiated by state health liaison to offsite EOCs. Relocation and revised return
PAR activities begin with isopleth planning and survey process. Controller input includes:
"* AMS flyover data (1000 microR/hr - 100 microR.hr).
"* Field team control cell for verification of 500 microR/hr isopleth (5 data points).
"* Pre-generated map indicating complete 500 microRihr isopleth.
1300
Relocation and revised return PAR package completed and faxed to offsites. EOF briefing
delivered by state health liaison.
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1315
Crash call initiated by state health liaison to EOCs. Food control PAR activity begins.
Controller input includes:
"* Pre-generated map indicating 500 microR/hr and 20 microR/hr isopleths.
"* Field team control cell to continue providing field team controller with verification
data.
"* One page of laboratory sample results. The limiting isotope will be Iodine 131. Back
calculation of food control area PAR performed.
"* Pre-generated map indicating food control area PAR.
1400
Food control PAR completed and faxed to offsite EOCs. EOF briefing delivered by state
health liaison.
1415
Crash call initiated by state health liaison. Detailed sampling plan discussion initiated.
1500
Terminate exercise and conduct exercise critiques.
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APPENDIX 5
SUMMARY OF EXERCISE ISSUES by LOCATION
2000 COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION/ WNP-2 BIENNIAL EXERCISE
ISSUE NO.
PAGE
NO.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
SCHEDULE OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS (Except as noted,
demonstration must be in, or prior to, the 2002 biennial exercise.)
EWAC
69-00-18-A-01
31
Maslin cloth not available.
Lourdes
69-00-21-A-02
33
REA not supervision as
described in the procedure.
Franklin County staff will work closely with the Lourdes Health
Center supervisory and management staff in order to ensure that
exercise participants understand, follow, and properly implement
their procedures. The next MS-1 Drill at Lourdes Health Center
is tentatively scheduled for May or June 2002.
Lourdes
69-00-21 -A-03
34
REA set-up incomplete.
Franklin County staff will ensure set-up crew understands the
need to adhere to the set-up procedure described in the Action
Cards. Proper set-up of the REA will be demonstrated in the
next MS-1 Drill in which Lourdes Health Center participates.
The tentative schedule is May or June 2002.
WA
EOC
69-00-12-A-04
16
Media reports and news
releases not monitored.
Additional PIO training pertaining to following checklist
instructions and acquiring current press from other agencies and
jurisdictions will be provided during Energy Northwest Team
Drill in 2001. FEMA is requested to observe demonstration of
the corrective actions at the WA EOC during the annual non
evaluated exercise for the Columbia Generating Station,
scheduled for September 2001.
WA
EOC
69-00-27-A-05
16
Protective actions for rail
and truck traffic were
incomplete,
Because this issue involves several jurisdictions and agencies,
WA EMD will orchestrate a coordinated response to ensure all
areas are adequately addressed. Plans will be revised, as needed.
Completion will be not later than September 2001.
bO
Franklin County staff will ensure that Maslin Cloth is available
at their next EWAC drill, which is tentatively scheduled for June
of 2002 at Isaac Stevens Middle School.
APPENDIX 5 (continued)
ISSUE NO.
MUDAC
69-00-26-A-06
PAGE
NO.
18
MUDAC
69-00-26-A-07
19
Value of the isopleth line on
the Food Control PAR map
was not identified,
WA DOH disagrees with FEMA's classification of this issue as
an ARCA. However, WA has committed to placing the issue on
the agenda for the Food Control Committee for resolution.
EOF
69-98-05-A-02
20
Some EOF staff did not
follow dosimetry
procedures.
WA DOH will provide additional training to their response staff
on the proper use of Emergency Worker Kits. Benton County
has agreed to take the lead in developing training materials for
distribution to personnel of other agencies that use the
Emergency Worker Kits maintained by Benton County.
JIC
69-00-1 l-A-08
21
Information for transients
not included in news
releases.
WA State and Benton and Franklin Counties have agreed to
provide additional emphasis on protective .actions for transient
people in future PIO training. Benton and Franklin Counties
will alter their boilerplate news releases to address transient
persons and will work together to add transient specific
information to the supplemental messages(s) to be broadcast
after an EAS message. FEMA is requested to observe
demonstration for the corrective actions in the annual non
evaluated exercise for the Columbia Generating Station,
scheduled for September 2001.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Food Control PAR was
inconsistent with current
Federal guidance.
SCHEDULE OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS (Except as noted,
demonstration must be in, or prior to, the 2002 biennial exercise.)
WA DOH has convened a working committee comprised of staff
from DOH, Benton and Franklin Counties, Energy Northwest,
Oregon Office of Energy, Oregon Health, and a FEMA technical
assistance contract representative to review the Food Control
Area isopleth calculation methodology. The resolution of this
ARCA will be demonstrated by March 2001.
APPENDIX 5 (continued)
ISSUE NO.
PAGE
NO.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
SCHEDULE OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS (Except as noted,
demnstaton
us b
in orDr
--
to..
. the 2... 2.....................
JIC
69-00-12-A-09
22
Incorrect information
provided at media briefing.
The release of information must be coordinated and well timed.
The PIO will emphasize this coordination process during Energy
Northwest Team Drills in 2001. FEMA is requested to observe
demonstration of the corrective actions in the annual non
evaluated exercise for the Columbia Generating Station,
September 2001.
JIC
69-00-13-A-10
22
Delay in monitoring media
broadcasts.
The importance of this position will be emphasized in Energy
Northwest Team Drills and training activities during 2001,
culminating with the exercise in September 2001. The JIC
procedures will be modified to reflect the need to staff this
position much sooner. FEMA is requested to observe
demonstration of the corrective actions in the annual non
evaluated exercise for the Columbia Generating Station,
September 2001.
OR ECC
69-00-13-A-11
38
Identified rumor trend was
not addressed.
Oregon State officials dispute this issue and provided no
schedule of corrective actions. Since it has been determined that
the issue is appropriately classified as an ARCA, the resolution
is as recommended by FEMA in the exercise report and the
scheduled date for demonstration of the corrective actions is at
the next biennial exercise for the Columbia Generating Station.